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Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KD-34XBR970 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-671-222-21(1)
KD-34XBR970
Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-671-222-21(1) KD-34XBR970 Operating Instructions © 2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 TV. Refer to them film must not be removed as it serves a safety function and whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. removal will increase the risk of serious injury.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Object and Liquid Entry For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Never push objects of any kind into the set Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and through the cabinet slots as they may touch instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating dangerous voltage points or short out parts that instructions or service manual.
  • Page 4 Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning back or bottom are provided for necessary storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of ventilation.
  • Page 5 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ® As an ENERGY STAR...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview .......................1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ...............1 Package Contents................1 Features ....................1 Setting Up the TV Overview .......................3 About the AC Power Cord..............3 TV Controls and Connectors.................3 Front Panel ..................3 Rear Panel ..................4 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna........5 Cable or Antenna Only ..............5 Connecting Two RF Inputs ..............6...
  • Page 7 Viewing Blocked Programs ..............44 Using the Setup Settings ................45 Selecting Setup Options..............45 Programming Caption Vision ............46 Using the Applications Settings..............47 Selecting Applications Options............47 Other Information Glossary .......................49 Contacting Sony..................50 Troubleshooting..................50 Remote Control................50 Channels ..................50 Sound .....................51 Picture.....................51 General ...................52 Specifications ....................53 Optional Accessories................53...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail.
  • Page 9 ™ ❑ ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ® ❑ Steady Sound : Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 50). When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO PCM/ PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Jack Description 1 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (2) or VHF/UHF (7) connections.

  • Page 12: Basic Connections: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: Only...

  • Page 13: Connecting Two Rf Inputs

    Connecting Two RF If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna (over-the-air) and Inputs cable broadcast signals, you’ll need to use an optional A-B switch for RF inputs (not supplied), as shown below. (Rear of TV) RF Switch Cable VHF/UHF Antenna...

  • Page 14: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting Connections your TV, use the outputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below.

  • Page 15: Vcr And Cable Or Antenna

    Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input. Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 24-25. VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

  • Page 16: Vcr And Cable Box

    VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. With this connection you can: ❑...
  • Page 17 VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 24-25.

  • Page 18: Satellite Receiver

    (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program satellite receiver the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control”...

  • Page 19: Satellite Receiver And Vcr

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR Connect the CATV cable or Antenna to the single (input) jack of the splitter. Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
  • Page 20 VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the to operate the satellite remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 24-25.

  • Page 21: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 24-25.

  • Page 22: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 24-25.

  • Page 23: Camcorder

    Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a camcorder See page 7. Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

  • Page 24: Dvi-Equipped Device

    DVI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Device Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

  • Page 25: Hdmi-Equipped Device

    HDMI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High- Device Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Device With Digital Audio In Connector

    Connecting a Device with Digital Audio IN Connector You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. ❑ Using a RCA cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO output jack to the device’s audio DIGITAL AUDIO input jack.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up.

  • Page 28: Overview

    Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Inserting Batteries Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 29: Button Descriptions

    VOL+ restore the sound. SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit).
  • Page 30 Button Description FUNCTION The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to Buttons show which equipment the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box.

  • Page 31: Programming The Remote Control

    Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
  • Page 32 Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players Manufacturer Code Realistic 309, 330, 328, Manufacturer Code VCRs 335, 324, 338 Sony Sansui Apex Manufacturer Code Samsung 322, 313, 321 General Electric Sony 301, 302, 303 Sanyo 330, 335 Hitachi Admiral Scott 312, 313, 321, (M.

  • Page 33: Using Other Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    TV’s video inputs. Set up the TV remote control to You must program the remote control the operate non-Sony equipment first time you use it. See “Programming (and Sony DVD/VCR the Remote Control” on page 24. combination unit) Operating a VCR To Do This ...

  • Page 34: Operating A Cable Box

    Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER Select a channel Change channels CH +/- JUMP Back to previous channel Operating a DVD To Do This ...

  • Page 35: Using The Features

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Watching TV To Do This ... Do This ... For a complete list of all TV FUNCTION Activate the remote control to Press the functions of the remote operate the TV control, see pages 21-25.

  • Page 36: Using The Program Guide

    Using the Program Guide The program guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels. ✍ The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs. To display the program guide: GUIDE Press on the TV’s remote control.

  • Page 37: Using Screen Mode

    Using Screen Mode The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources. You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen Settings. ❑ Press repeatedly to toggle through the following SCREEN MODE For details, see page 39.
  • Page 38 Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description Full displays the picture at its original size. SCREEN If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Full (native 16:9) If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

  • Page 39: Using Favorites Menu

    Using Favorites Menu The Favorites Menu feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorites Menu option in the Menu, Channel Setting, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.

  • Page 40: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Overview The External Inputs External Inputs MENU features lets you select Exit equipment that is External Inputs Video 1 connected to you TV. You Video 2 Favorites can assign a label to your External Inputs Video 3 equipment or skip unused Video 4 Video 5...

  • Page 41: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu External Inputs in MENU The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected External Inputs to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Exit Setup settings. Video 1 DVD Video 2 Satellite Video 3 Cable Box Select External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press...

  • Page 42: Using The Picture Settings

    Using the Picture Settings To access the Picture Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Picture Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and select select Picture Mode Vivid Reset Picture Brightness Color Color Temp. Cool Sharpness ClearEdge VM High Press to highlight. Press to select.
  • Page 43 Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean Velocity edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off. Modulation Advanced Select Program to choose among the Advanced Settings options. You can also change the Settings DRC Mode using the DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x MODE...

  • Page 44: Using The Sound Settings

    Using the Sound Settings To access the Sound Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Sound Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and Reset select select Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect Stereo Alternate Audio Audio Out Variable Press to highlight. Press to select.
  • Page 45 Option Description Alternate Audio When the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream For having access to (When (for instance, the audio may contain a different language), Alternate Audio, you can also available) this option allows you to select from the available audio use the guide button on the streams.

  • Page 46: Using The Screen Settings

    Using the Screen Settings To access the Screen Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Screen Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and Screen Mode Wide Zoom select select Audo Wide 4:3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Press to highlight. Press to select.

  • Page 47: Using The Channel Settings

    Using the Channel Settings To access the Channel Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Channel Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and Favorite Channels select select Cable Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Press to highlight. Press to select. Selecting Channel The Channel Settings include the following options: Options...
  • Page 48 Option Description Show/Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Channels that you set to Channels Program Guide (page 29) and when you use the CH+/- Hidden can be accessed only buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden with the buttons.

  • Page 49: Using The Parental Lock Settings

    Using the Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock Settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parental Lock Setting, follow these steps: Antenna Parental Lock Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and...

  • Page 50: Us Models

    Option Description Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are Block programs broadcast without a rating. or movies that Block Blocks all programs and movies that are are broadcast broadcast without a rating. without a rating Change Password For changing your password. Select Country U.S.A.

  • Page 51: Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

    Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the Selecting Custom following options. (For US models, see page 43 Rating Options Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming. Parental Guidance. Viewers 14 and older. Adult programming.

  • Page 52: Using The Setup Settings

    Using the Setup Settings To access the Setup Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Setup Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and Caption Vision (CC) select select Info Banner Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vert. Correction Language English Menu Color Translucent Press to highlight.

  • Page 53: Programming Caption Vision

    Option Description Normally, Tilt Correction Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture. Vertical Correction only Press to choose a correction between +7 and -7 need to be adjusted the first and press time you turn on the unit and Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture.

  • Page 54: Using The Applications Settings

    Using the Applications Settings To access the Applications Settings, follow these steps: Antenna Applications Exit: MENU Display Menu Highlight and Highlight and Clock/Timers select select Diagnostics Press to highlight. Press to select. Selecting The Applications Settings include the following options: Applications Option Description...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    Other Information Glossary analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen and picture image. This model has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

  • Page 57: Contacting Sony

    Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only), or visit http://www.sony.com/TVsupport.

  • Page 58: Sound

    No picture If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

  • Page 59: General

    Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Double images or ghosts Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem. ❏ “Black box” on screen You have selected a text option in the Setup Settings and no text is available.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications ® Picture Tube FD Trinitron tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 23 clearing, Favorite Channels 32 4:3 Default settings 39 closed caption modes 45 HD Detailer 2 CODE SET button 22 HD/DVD IN color, adjusting 35 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Component Video Inputs 2 Advanced Settings 36 jacks, described 4 Cool, Color Temp. 35 Alternate Audio 38 High-Definition Multimedia antenna, connecting 5...
  • Page 62 Picture modes, selecting 35 speakers Picture Settings 35 turning on/off 38 Zoom (Screen Mode) 30 picture, adjusting 35 using external speakers 38 Play button 22 Specifications 53 POWER button 3 Standard mode 35 power cord, removing from Steady Sound, described 2 holder 3 Steady Sound, setting 37 powering on/off, the TV 3...
  • Page 64 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A.

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