TV.MANUAL 04_revised Sony Design Center 04.01.04 Pantone 279C Black 4-102-730-21(1) KD-34XBR960 Operating Instructions Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A.
34XBR.book Page 1 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM WARNING Note to CATV System Installer To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
4XBR.book Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
34XBR.book Page 3 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
34XBR.book Page 4 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Trademark Information WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
34XBR.book Page 5 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview .......................................................................................................9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 9 Package Contents.............................................................................. 9 Features ............................................................................................
34XBR.book Page 6 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Remote Control Welcome Overview .....................................................................................................47 Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................47 Button Descriptions ....................................................................................48 Outside Panel ..................................................................................
34XBR.book Page 7 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Menus SETUP Overview .....................................................................................................93 Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................93 Using the Video Menu ................................................................................94 Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................
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34XBR.book Page 9 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM 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-tocorner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately.
CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a settop box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD, 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.
34XBR.book Page 11 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources. ❑ CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in 24 frames-per-second format).
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34XBR.book Page 13 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
34XBR.book Page 14 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs STD/DUO VIDEO 2 INPUT + i.LINK I.LINK TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Setup S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) -– AUDIO – R qd qf i.LINK STAND BY qg qh TIMER/ STAND BY PRO qj POWER VOLUME CHANNEL _ MENU Item Description 1 i.LINK Connects to the i.LINK jack on your i.LINK-compatible portable device. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and your i.
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34XBR.book Page 16 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 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 (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component.
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SETUP 34XBR.book Page 18 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Cable or Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 20-21.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
34XBR.book Page 19 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company.) ❑ SETUP Cable and Antenna Only Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 20 to 21. If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.
Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
34XBR.book Page 21 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Cable Box Only you to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) SETUP Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles all channels, which requires With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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34XBR.book Page 23 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below.
34XBR.book Page 24 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable TV company does not require you to use a cable box. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable Setup Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
34XBR.book Page 25 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52.
34XBR.book Page 26 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features.
34XBR.book Page 27 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Coaxial cable Setup Cable box Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Coaxial cable A/V cable SETUP VCR A/V cable SETUP Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration).
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 28 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Two VCRs for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input Setup jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
34XBR.book Page 29 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... View (monitor) what is being recorded Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration above). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50.
34XBR.book Page 30 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver SETUP 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE jack. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” Setup on page 45.
34XBR.book Page 31 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 32 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
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SETUP 34XBR.book Page 34 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and P R jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, Setup CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y.
34XBR.book Page 35 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 36 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO Setup jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
34XBR.book Page 37 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Camcorder ✍ If your camcorder is equipped with an i.LINK jack, you can connect it using SETUP 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. i.LINK instead of the A/V inputs. See “Using i.LINK” on page 85. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
34XBR.book Page 38 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. SETUP Setup TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white. Audio cable SETUP To line input Receiver 2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off.
34XBR.book Page 39 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack SETUP DVI-Equipped Device to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics store. the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 40 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM HDMI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: 1 Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables Setup are not necessary.
34XBR.book Page 41 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack. SETUP You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
34XBR.book Page 42 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the CONTROL S Feature SETUP CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
34XBR.book Page 43 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using CableCARD SETUP CableCARD 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, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 44 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM z You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu (see page 109). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company.
34XBR.book Page 45 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup SETUP 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. To run Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears.
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34XBR.book Page 47 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries 47 Button Descriptions Outside Panel Inside Panel 48 50 Programming the Remote Control 51 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
34XBR.book Page 48 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel press until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to display the remaining time.
34XBR.book Page 49 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Description qg CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 51. qh POWER Buttons SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. SETUP Button TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.
34XBR.book Page 50 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Inside Panel To access the inside panel, open the outside cover as shown. SETUP ✍ Opening the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending on the position of the A/V slide switch. For details, see page 51. VCR and DVD buttons require that you first program the remote (page 51), if the VCR and DVD player are not Sony brand.
34XBR.book Page 51 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER TV/VCR/DVD VCR/DVD i.LINK 2 Programmable Code Number i.LINK i.LINK/AV1 901 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD player DVD 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
34XBR.book Page 52 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
34XBR.book Page 53 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
34XBR.book Page 54 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 47-52. To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. , SETUP For example, to select subchannel 21.
34XBR.book Page 55 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Program Guide 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 or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off (see page 100). SETUP z The program guide is not available while using multipicture functions (Twin View, Freeze, Scrolling Index, i.LINK, Memory Stick, or Favorite Channels).
Using Additional Program Guide Options Move the joystick b while in the program guide’s channel list to display the following options, which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP SETUP 34XBR.
34XBR.book Page 57 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Scrolling Index 1 Press INDEX. SETUP The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right.
34XBR.book Page 58 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP Using Screen Mode z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 99. The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources. ❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen Mode settings.
34XBR.book Page 59 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description SCREEN MODE SETUP Full displays the picture at its original size. If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Full (native 16:9) SETUP If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
34XBR.book Page 60 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using Twin View SETUP SETUP Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. Displaying Twin Pictures 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press . A second picture appears. The active picture is highlighted.
34XBR.book Page 61 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM To Do This ... You can use the B and b buttons to activate the left and right pictures while using Twin View. Do This ... v To activate the picture in the right window SETUP Activating the Picture Move the joystick b. SETUP v To activate the picture in the left window Move the joystick B. SETUP Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Do This ...
Changing the Picture Size To Do This ... SETUP Enlarge the active picture The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. Do This ... v SETUP 34XBR.book Page 62 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Move the joystick V. Make the active picture smaller v When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP Move the joystick v.
34XBR.book Page 63 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using Favorite Channels Using the Channel Menu MENU 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press SETUP . 3 Press to select Favorite Channels. 4 Use the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to enter the channel number that z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 100. SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 64 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Favorite Channels Guide 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel FAVORITES SETUP Favorite Channels 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears. ✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window.
34XBR.book Page 65 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Freeze Function ✍ The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. SETUP The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
34XBR.book Page 66 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM All Equipment To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51 to 52.
34XBR.book Page 67 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player.
Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP SETUP 34XBR.book Page 68 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM 68 To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD or VCR.
34XBR.book Page 69 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 70 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types: ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate SETUP standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.
34XBR.book Page 71 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM File Compatibility Supported File Name Extensions .jpg .jpeg MPEG1 .mpg .mpeg SETUP File Type JPEG SETUP Trademark Information The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders.
34XBR.book Page 72 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.
34XBR.book Page 73 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) SETUP Removing a Memory Stick ✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. The Memory Stick media is ejected.
34XBR.book Page 74 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Memory Stick Index SETUP Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 72. ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. SETUP The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.
34XBR.book Page 75 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. SETUP Do This ... Move the joystick V v B b. Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 76 and “Playing Movies” on page 79. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 Move the joystick v to select V. 2 Move the joystick v to display the next page of thumbnails.
34XBR.book Page 76 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Viewing Photos SETUP When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 74), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo SETUP Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo Menu bar SETUP ✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen.
34XBR.book Page 77 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. SETUP Photo Menu Bar Options To access the Photo Menu bar 1 Move the joystick B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Press to select the desired option. Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 81. View Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 78 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View. 2 Highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by moving the joystick; then press to set the center. Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. To Do This ... Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out.
34XBR.book Page 79 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Playing Movies Information about selected movie SETUP When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 74), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Selected movie SETUP Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie Menu bar SETUP Movie Controls To Do This ... Do This ... Enlarge the movie window Highlight Enlarge, and then press . To display the movie controls again, press .
Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. SETUP Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP SETUP 34XBR.book Page 80 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM 80 To access the Movie Menu bar 1 Highlight Index in the Movie Menu bar. 2 Move the joystick B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.
34XBR.book Page 81 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options The Slide Show Menu includes the following options: Option Description Start Starts the Slide Show. Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide Show. Off No additional background audio is played during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play. Play Memory Stick Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick.
Contents Menu Options The Contents Menu includes the following options: Option Description Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. SETUP SETUP 34XBR.book Page 82 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM SETUP File Order Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 83). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.
34XBR.book Page 83 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
Memory Stick Precautions SETUP SETUP 34XBR.book Page 84 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). ❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object.
34XBR.book Page 85 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using i.LINK About i.LINK This TV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, such as digital VCRs, digital camcorders, set-top boxes, and other devices that also are equipped with i.LINK. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected digital content between these devices and your digital television. i.
SETUP 34XBR.book Page 86 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Connecting i.LINK Devices ✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, read the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 85), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks. To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A connection i.LINK 1 Using an i.
34XBR.book Page 87 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Set up a digital i.LINK device For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV automatically recognizes the device as soon as the connection is made. Set up an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A analog connection 1 Connect analog A/V cables to the VIDEO 3 input (see page 86). 2 Use the i.
34XBR.book Page 88 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Selecting an i.LINK Device SETUP Before an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the i.LINK Device List. 1 Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate. i.LINK ✍ For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 86. SETUP i.LINK 2 Press i.LINK on the remote control. The TV (DTV), along with all devices connected by i.LINK to the TV, appear on the Device List. i.
34XBR.book Page 89 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the i.LINK Control Panel 1 If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK SETUP After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV's remote to control the selected i.LINK device. on the remote control. ✍ If i.LINK is pressed while the TV is displaying an analog or digital channel (not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear.
To Do This ... Do This ... Go to the Device List Move the joystick to highlight Back to Device List and press Change the audio being played from the TV to the current selected device, and vice versa Move the joystick to highlight Swap Audio and press . An icon appears next to the window that currently has sound. Play a recording from the selected i.LINK camcorder or digital VCR Move the joystick to highlight and press Fast-forward or rewind a recording from the selected i.
34XBR.book Page 91 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM i.LINK Setup You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options. SETUP To set up the selected device: ❑ Move the joystick to highlight Setup and press . i.LINK SETUP The following options are displayed: Alternate Video (when available) Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams.
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34XBR.book Page 93 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more.
34XBR.book Page 94 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Video Menu Menus To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select MENU To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. SETUP SETUP To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Video Options The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Description You can also change the Mode setting using the PIC MODE button on the remote control.
34XBR.book Page 95 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Option Description You can also change the DRC Mode using the DRC MODE button on the remote control. Advanced Video Select Program to choose among the Advanced Video options. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures.
Menus 34XBR.book Page 96 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Option Description Advanced Video (continued) Color Axis Allows you to control the emphasis of red tones. Default Emphasizes red tones. Monitor De-emphasizes red tones. SETUP SETUP Mode Memory Allows you to control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, i.LINK and each video input. For details about Mode settings, see page 94.
34XBR.book Page 97 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: MENU 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select v To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. Selecting Audio Options SETUP To exit the Menu, press MENU. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Description Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Menus 34XBR.book Page 98 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. SETUP Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off. Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
34XBR.book Page 99 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Screen Menu To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: MENU 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select v To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. Selecting Screen Mode Options SETUP To exit the Menu, press MENU.
34XBR.book Page 100 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Channel Menu Menus To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu MENU 2. Highlight 3. Press to select v SETUP To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels.
34XBR.book Page 101 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Description Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 55) and when you use the CH+/buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons. 1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide. To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists, move the joystick B or b.
34XBR.book Page 102 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Parent Menu Menus The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu MENU 2. Highlight 3. Press to select v SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.
34XBR.book Page 103 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. Parental Guidance suggested.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options SETUP Menus 34XBR.book Page 104 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 103.) Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
34XBR.book Page 105 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: MENU 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select v To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location. Option Description Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture. Move the joystick B or b to choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press . Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture. Move the joystick V or v to choose a correction between +5 and -5 and press .
34XBR.book Page 107 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA708) closed caption options. Custom ...
34XBR.book Page 108 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Using the Applications Menu Menus To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu MENU 2. Highlight 3. Press to select v To change settings, move the joystick V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. SETUP To exit the Menu, press MENU. SETUP Selecting Applications Options You can also use the MEMORY STICK and i.LINK buttons on the remote control or front panel.
34XBR.book Page 109 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Option Description Current Time 3 Press to select Current Time. Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and minute). Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting. Press MENU to exit the Menu. Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast signal, to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception.
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34XBR.book Page 112 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Other Info Glossary analog signal aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
34XBR.book Page 113 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Contacting Sony Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual.
Other Other Info 34XBR.book Page 114 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SETUP ❏ Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment ❏ ❏ SETUP ❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. Check the orientation of the batteries. Press the TV FUNCTION button.
34XBR.book Page 115 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 100). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 100). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 100).
Memory Stick Problem ❏ SETUP SETUP ❏ ❏ JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full screen ❏ Rotation not saved after Memory Stick is ejected or ❏ Memory Stick Viewer is closed ❏ Cannot Rotate, Zoom, Pan or ❏ Print Mark MPEG files Cannot show (or hide) file ❏ information in full screen or Slide Show Cannot set print quantity ❏ SETUP Cannot see Menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick Other Info Possible Remedies Image does not ❏ display/Cannot see all files ❏ ❏ ❏ Other Other In
34XBR.book Page 117 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Problem Possible Remedies ❏ ❏ Other Error icon is displayed Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer. The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details. No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot. Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is Locked engaged.
SETUP Other Other Info 34XBR.book Page 118 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ Dotted lines or stripes ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Double images or ghosts ❏ “Black box” on screen ❏ Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen SETUP Bars appear at the ❏ top and bottom of the screen If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service.
34XBR.book Page 119 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Cannot record digital channels to VCR The signal from a selected i.LINK device is not being displayed ❏ ❏ ❏ Other Digital cable box does not work This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing each time it is turned on. The LED (see page 14) blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.
34XBR.book Page 120 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Other Info Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System SETUP SETUP Other Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN QAM on cable Terrestrial (analog) Cable TV (analog) Terrestrial (digital) Cable TV (digital) 120V, 60 Hz ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 2-69 1-125 2-69 1-135 Video Audio 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.
34XBR.book Page 121 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Optional Accessories A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ TV Stand: SU-34XBR3 ❑ i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMCIL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.
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34XBR.book Page 123 Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:09 AM Index 0-9 buttons 49, 54, 61 4:3 Default settings 99 A Advanced Video 95 Alternate Audio 56, 91 Alternate Video 56, 91 ANT button 48, 54 antenna, connecting 18 Audio Menu 93 Audio Out 98 AUDIO OUT jack 16 audio receiver, connecting 38 Auto Program (channel setup) 100 Auto SAP, MTS setting 97 B balance, adjusting 97 bass, adjusting 97 batteries, inserting in remote 47 bilingual audio 97 blocking programs. See ratings.
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