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Sony GrandWega KDF-42WE655 Frequently Asked Questions Manual
Sony GrandWega KDF-42WE655 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Sony GrandWega KDF-42WE655 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Unidirectional cable ready products
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Unidirectional Cable Ready Products
F.A.Q.
July 2004

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Summary of Contents for Sony GrandWega KDF-42WE655

  • Page 1 Unidirectional Cable Ready Products F.A.Q. July 2004...
  • Page 2 CableCARD™ supplied by the cable operator which fits into a slot on the DCR product. Sony DCR products that are available to consumers now or have been publicly announced for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 &...
  • Page 3 Such decryption technology is instead built into the CableCARD™. Since cable operators encrypt most digital cable signals (other than, e.g., retransmitted local broadcast digital TV programming), a CableCARD™ must be inserted into a DCR product in order for that product to receive...
  • Page 4 Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. The cable and consumer electronics industries are currently working together to create a technical framework which will provide a foundation for DCR products that support the full suite of cable operators' products and services.
  • Page 5 Are all TVs with an integrated digital tuner considered to be DCR TVs? No. A DCR TV (like any DCR product) must have a built-in technology that enables it to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with a CableCARD™ and without the need for a set-top box.
  • Page 6 Scientific-Atlanta: In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider: CableCARD Host ID: XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX-X Press Menu to return to the Set Up Screen What is DFAST? DFAST is the acronym for Dynamic Feedback Arrangement Scrambling Technique. DFAST is the system that enables a DCR product (also called the Host device) to communicate securely with a CableCARD™.
  • Page 7 Are Parental Controls provided with DCR service? Yes. DCR products, like all TV receivers (except those below 13 inches screen size), are required by the FCC to respond to ratings codes embedded in the content by the programming provider.
  • Page 8 ™ How is the CableCARD installed? A field technician will install the CableCARD™. In the future, it may be possible for customers to self-install the device or receive authorized assistance, e.g., from retailers. ™ How is the CableCARD activated? A field technician will activate the card upon installation. ™...