Sony KDF-E55A20 Manual

KDF-E55/60A20

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The CableCARD

 

device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally 

encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will 
enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition 
television. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV 
company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the 
service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need 
for a separate set-top box.

If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, 
you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the 
CableCARD device instead — except in the following circumstances: 

❑

Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your 

viewing area.

❑

You want to access your cable TV company’s interactive or advanced 

features (such as video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view). At 
this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which are only 
available through the use of a separate set-top box. CableCARD device is 
currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these advanced 
services.

Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, 
limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your 
cable TV company — not Sony.

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD 
device (supplied by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as 
described below:

Insert the CableCARD device into the TV’s CableCARD slot.  

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

CABLE

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y

P

B

P

L

R

L

(MONO)

R

1

AUDIO

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

(OPTICAL)

OUT

L

R

3

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/

480p/480i)

4

5

AUDIO

OUT

(VAR/FIX)

R

6

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

EJECT

✍

CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD device incorrectly may result in 
permanent damage to the card and the TV.