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Sony KV-EF34 User's Manual

1. 4 gt 4 ENTER PROGR INDEX PROGR Press PROGR INDEX The first twelve preset programs appear one by one clockwise from the upper left corner When the number of the preset TV programs is less than seven the first seven preset programs appear one by one clockwise from the upper right corner PROGR INDEX 5 Main screen Still sub screens 1 2 4 i A 3 Still sub screens Tip e When you press the PROGR INDEX button in the TWIN pictures mode the left picture appears as the main screen of the PROGRAM INDEX mode continued Advanced Operations 17 SSS SN SS ee Displaying multiple programs PROGRAM INDEX continued To view the next or the previous twelve preset programs This works only when the number of the preset TV programs is more than twelve Press PROGR on the remote or the TV To select the desired program directly from the sub screens 1 Press either or to move the frame to the screen of the program you want to watch Sy f gep T0 9 8 2 Press ENTER lt gt o gt au 3 Press ENTER again S Li M ae D Tips e You can also move th
2. Adjusting the ADJ UST options under SOUND MODE 1 Press or to select the desired item e g i a gt SR BALANCE then press ENTER BALANCE 00 2 Adjust the value according to the following table then press ENTER For Press BASS to decrease the bass to increase the bass TREBLE to decrease the treble to increase the treble BALANCE to increase the left speaker s volume to increase the right speaker s volume BBE 4 to select HIGH LOW or OFF BBE can produce clear sound emphasizing both low and high tones 3 Repeat the above steps to adjust other items The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL Tip e For details on the menu system and how to use the menu refer to Introducing the menu system on page 25 28 Adjusting Your Setup MENU Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting The MULTI PICTURE menu allows you to use the Picture in Picture PIP TWIN pictures or PROGRAM INDEX features PICMODE SODE suRROUND D ooo QR Z MENU 4 4 ENTER PROGR INDEX 1 Press MENU MENU gt 2008 A V CONTROL cy PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC SOUND MODE DYNAMIC SURROUND OFF Press or to select CD then press ENTER gt gp gt MULTI PICTURE Sw PIP POSITION PROGRAM INDEX continued Adjusting Your Setup
3. y gt c 5 Audio Video cable E yellow not supplied D L MONO white D R red A signal flow Connecting a DVD player with component video output connectors 1 Connect R and L under component video input on your TV to the LINE OUT AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player 2 Using a component video cable connect Y Cs and Cr under component video input on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Cs and Cr output connectors on your DVD player DVD player _COMPONENT VIDEO OUT_ S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT Cr Oe Y R AUDIO L VIDEO To audio Audio cable an output not supplied To 3 N component Component video input video cable not supplied To component video output Notes A Signal flow Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently Connect To on the DVD player Y green Y Cs blue Cb B Y or Ps Cr red Cr R Y or Pr Since the high quality pictures on a DVD disc contain a lot of information picture noise may appear In this case adjust the sharpness SHARP in the PERSONAL ADJUST menu of the PICTURE MODE menu see page 28 e Connect your DVD player directly to your TV Connecting the DVD player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise Using Your New TV 7 8 Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling secure the TV using one of the following
4. ADJUST ADJUST Adjust the PERSONAL option BASS gt TREBLE gt BALANCE BBE SURROUND Select the surround mode DO VIRTUAL TruSurround SIMULATED OFF MULTI PIP POSITION Change the position of the sub screen PICTURE PIP Activate or deactivate the PIP feature gt SWAP Swap the pictures between the main and sub screens 2 Co TWIN Display a TV program or video beside the main screen Gh PROGRAM INDEX Display all the preset TV programs at the same time 5 SET UP LANGUAGE 4 Change the menu language ENGLISH gt Py CHINESE o CHILD LOCK Lock out specific channels E PIC ROTATION Rotate the picture fo FAVORITE CH Set favorite channels INTELLIGENT Adjust the volume automatically VOL m CH PRESET AUTO PROGRAM Preset channels automatically MANUAL Preset channels manually PROGRAM Ay SKIP Skip unwanted or unused program numbers TV SYS Select the TV system B G gt I gt D K gt M COL SYS Select the color system AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound Inc It is covered by U S Patent No 4 638 258 and No 4 482 866 The word BBE and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound Inc continued Adjusting Your Setup MENU 25 Introducing the menu system continued How to use the menu Press MENU to isp ws Zoe ae tan di lay the menu a gt SOUND MODE DY
5. Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started 3 1 4 0 tak siieaaahe Step 1 Connect the antenna siasa e a ANNE ANE 4 Step 2 Insert the batteries into the remote c cece eeeeeees 5 Step 3 Preset the channels automatically ccceseeseseseeeseeeseees 5 Connecting optional components ceeeseeseeseseseeeeseeeesesssseseseseeseeeesens 6 Securing he TV tise cnialieionus kein dodsAinlion deductive 8 Watching the DV vseiad acdctsista digetinciadeldvi a eknek aa EaR 9 Advanced Operations Viewing your favorite channels FAVORITE CHANNEL 06 14 Watching two programs at the same time PIP TWIN cceeeseetesneeees 15 Displaying multiple programs PROGRAM INDEX ccceeeees 17 Listening with surround sound 20 Selecting a stereo or bilingual PTOBTAIN enuancrrii eorna 21 Operating optional components 23 Adjusting Your Setup MENU Introducing the menu system 25 Changing the A V CONTROL Setting fay orie ani arerin eian 27 Changing the MULTI PICTURE s tting CH enebenn iaaah 29 Changing the SET UP setting 31 Changing the CH PRESET setting Additional Information Troubleshooting cccceesesseeetesees 37 Self diagnosis function 40 Identifying parts and controls 41 Specifications cee Back cover The features you will enjoy include e FAVORITE CH for quick and easy program selection page 14 PIP
6. MENU 29 Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting continued 3 eaae SD gt Ot table below then press ENTER Select To PIP POSITION change the position of the PIP screen Press or to select the desired position then press ENTER H A PIP display the PIP screen within the main picture Press or to select ON then press ENTER To cancel press or select OFF then press ENTER SWAP swap the main and PIP screens or right and left pictures of the TWIN pictures TWIN display a different TV program or video beside the main picture Press or to select ON then press ENTER To cancel press QB or select OFF then press ENTER PROGRAM INDEX view multiple programs on the sub screens To cancel press PROGR INDEX To return to the normal screen Press MENU Tip e For details on the menu system and how to use the menu see Introducing the menu system on page 25 30 Adjusting Your Setup MENU Changing the SET UP setting The SET UP menu allows you to change the menu language see page 11 block channels adjust the picture position program your favorite Number buttons MENU channels and adjust the volume automatically 4 9 4 4 ENTER 1 Press MENU DATV_CONTROL Fos C MENU MESYPICTURE MODE DYNAM gt 2 SOUND MODE DYNAMIC SURROUND OFF D Press or to select amy lt 7 i then press ENTE
7. MENU DA V_ CONTROL Ty MENU PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC a gt CQ SOUND MODE DYNAMIC SURROUND OFF o 2 Press or to select DCH PRESET TY ED CE then press ENTER NE gt ep o AUTO PROGRAM Ug Ahy gt c MANUAL PROGRAM SKIP PR02 OFF 4 TV SYS D K COL SYS AUTO Press or to select gt gt s a S CT Select To AUTO PROGRAM preset channels automatically MANUAL PROGRAM preset channels manually See Presetting channels manually on page 35 SKIP skip unwanted or unused channel 1 Press ether or or the number buttons or PROGR until the unused or unwanted channel number appears then press ENTER 2 Sdect ON then press ENTER 3 To disable other channels repeat steps 1 and 2 To restore the skipped channel select OFF in step 2 TV SYS select the TV system COL SYS select the color system Normally set this to AUTO To return to the normal screen Press MENU Tip e For details on the menu system and how to use the menu refer to Introducing the menu system on page 25 34 Adjusting Your Setup MENU Presetting channels manually 1 After selecting MANUAL PROGRAM select the program number to which you want to preset a channel 1 Make sure PR is selected then press ENTER 2 Press or until the program number you want to preset e g i gt gp program number 10
8. O SOFT PERSONAL LADJUST 4 Press or to select the desired option Kany gt gp amp 9 then press ENTER For Select PICTURE MODE either DYNAMIC STANDARD SOFT PERSONAL or ADJUST SOUND MODE either DYNAMIC DRAMA SOFT PERSONAL or ADJUST SURROUND either DO VIRTUAL TruSurround SIMULATED or OFF When the PERSONAL mode is selected the last adjusted picture sound settings from the ADJUST option are received see next page Tip e For details on the options under the PLCTURE SOUND MODE and SURROUND modes see pages 12 and 20 respectively To return to the normal screen Press MENU Adjusting Your Setup MENU 27 Changing the A V CONTROL setting continued Adjusting the ADJ UST options under PICTURE MODE 1 Press or to select the desired item e g i a gt gp COLOR then press ENTER COLOR AIIM se 80 2 Adjust the value according to the following table then press ENTER For Press to Press 4 to PICTURE decrease picture contrast increase picture contrast COLOR decrease color intensity increase color intensity BRIGHT darken the picture brighten the picture HUE increase red picture tones increase green picture tones SHARP soften the picture sharpen the picture You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only 3 Repeat the above steps to adjust other items The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL
9. ON is selected If a locked channel is selected the lock symbol appears on the screen ERO gt PIG ROTATION FAVORITE CH INTELLIGENT VOL ON 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to lock other channels To return to the normal scre Press MENU Adjusting Your Setup MENU en Changing the favorite channel setting 1 After selecting FAVORITE CH make sure MODE is selected then press ENTER R gt FAVORITE CH sw G gt MODE NU colt PROT MANUAL S 2 PR02 4 3 PROG 4 PR08 Press or to select MANUAL then press ENTER os CRO oy FAVORITE CH 6 PR11 7 PR13 Press or to select the program you want to change then press ENTER a gt CRO gt FAVORITE CH ow 5 PR09 6 PR11 Press or to change the number then press ENTER gt CRY gt FAVORITE CH ow 5 PRO9 6 PR11 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other channels 5 To return to the normal screen Press MENU Note e If you press the PROGR buttons or number buttons in step 4 above the TV will tune into the channel Adjusting Your Setup MENU 33 Changing the CH PRESET setting The CH PRESET menu allows you to adjust ae setup of your Re a i MENU example you can manually tune in a channel with a weak signal that fails to gt 4 ENTER be tuned in by automatic presetting 1 Press
10. PAL PAL 60 SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 Stereo system NICAM Stereo B G I A2 Stereo German B G Channel coverage B G VHF E2 to E12 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S03 S1 to 41 l UHF B21 to B68 CATV S01 to S03 S1 to S41 D K VHF C1 to C12 R1 to R12 UHF C13 to C57 R21 to R60 CATV S01 to S03 S1 to S41 Z1 to Z39 M VHF A2 to A13 UHF A14 to A79 CATV A 8 to A 2 A to W 4 W 6 to W 84 T Antenna 75 ohm external terminal Audio output Speaker 15W 15W Number of terminal E Video Input 4 Output 1 phono jacks 1 Vp p 75 ohms D Audio Input 4 Output 1 phono jacks 500 mVrms S Video Input 2 Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Component Input 1 phono jacks Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms sync negative Cs 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Audio 500 mVrms Q Headphones Output 1 Stereo minijack Picture tube 34 in Tube size cm 86 Measured diagonally Screen size cm 80 Measured diagonally Dimensions w h d mm 859 x 661 x 574 Mass kg 83 10 distortion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony ine http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Sony Corporation Tokyo Japan
11. TV program in the PIP screen or in the right TWIN picture 4 or For a video input press swap pictures between the main a and PIP screens freeze the PIP screen 5 swap the right and left pictures of the TWIN pictures change the screen size of the TWIN pictures ZOOM IN LEFT to increase the left screen size ZOOM IN RIGHT to increase the right screen size Re FACS PAGS Notes The button does not function in the TWIN pictures mode e When you display a video input on the PIP screen at a faster slower speed the picture may be disrupted depending on the VCR type e If you display different color systems on the main screen and the PIP screen the size of the PIP screen may be different and the PIP picture may be disrupted This does not indicate a malfunction of the TV e Inthe TWIN picture screen you can only operate and hear the sound of the main left screen J appears on the screen e When the button is pressed the TV screen flickers or goes blank for about one second before the TWIN pictures appear This does not indicate a malfunction of the TV Advanced Operations Displaying multiple programs PROGRAM INDEX The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays all of the preset TV programs and the video inputs on twelve or seven sub screens for direct selection
12. completely on the TV Adjust the volume ait Mute the sound 0X Watch the video input VCR camcorder etc 56 or on the TV to select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or DVD To return to the TV screen press O or on the TV Jump back to the previous channel JUMP Display the on screen information oO The picture sound and either the program number or video mode are displayed The on screen display for the picture and sound information disappears after about 3 seconds 10 Using Your New TV Changing the menu language You can change the menu language as well as the on screen language For details on how to use the menu see Introducing the menu system on page 25 2 Press or to select DSET UP TY then press ENTER Q 1 Press MENU A V CONTROL cy E MENU PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC Q CO SOUND MODE DYNAMIC g gt a suRROUND OFF e w S LANGUAGE ia SS e m CHILD LOCK PRO1 OFF T a gt m ePIC ROTATION 4 FAVORITE CH INTELLIGENT VOL ON 3 Make sure LANGUAGE DSET UP TY iZ is selected LEZ LANGUAGE ENN amp Is CHILD LOCK ex highlighted then press CED m 2 PIC ROTATI ENTER cry 4 FAVORITE C INTELLIGEN 4 Press or to select tX then press ENTER The menu language Say gt TI gt Chinese OSD a o changes to Chinese To return to the normal
13. equipment While holding down For example to operate a VIDEO press the Sony 8 mm VCR following number VIDEO combinations to enter the 4 gt equipment s code number see the chart below Code numbers for Sony video equipment To control Hold down VIDEO lt and press DVD 00 VTRI Beta 01 VTR2 8mm 02 VTR3 VHS 03 MDP 04 CD 06 MD 07 Notes e If your video equipment is furnished with a COMMAND MODE selector set this selector to the same position as the setting code e If the equipment does not have a certain function the corresponding button on the remote will not operate e When you remove the batteries the code number may revert to the factory setting continued Advanced Operations 23 Operating optional components continued Operating a VCR using the remote To Press turn on off VIDEO record B while pressing play a stop fast forward gt gt gt gt I rewind the tape lt 4 lea pause H Press again to resume normal playback search the picture forward gt or backward lt lt PP or KA during playback Release to resume normal playback Operating a DVD player using the remote To Press turn on off VIDEO play a stop pause H Press again to resume normal playback step through different tracks of an audio disc PPI to step forward or Kt to step backward display the Title m
14. methods With the supplied screws attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole OR Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the TV and a wall or pillar Note e Use only the supplied screws Use of other screws may damage the TV Using Your New TV Watching the TV This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV Most operations can be done using the remote PIP PROGR SOUND MODE SURROUND D Number buttons i 3 f Z PROGR 1 Press to turn on the TV When the TV is in standby mode the CD 9 indicator on the TV is lit red press on the remote or on the TV The PROGR 1 and indicators on the TV light up 2 Press PROGR or the number buttons to select the TV channel For double digit numbers press then the number e g for 25 press then 2 and 5 PROGR OOOO O0O0 CIJO continued Using Your New TV 9 Watching the TV continued JUMP MENU Additional tasks To 4 gt 4 ENTER o G3 amp PROGR a l THLE ddd Press Turn off temporarily The CD indicator on the TV lights up red Turn off
15. screen Press MENU continued Using Your New TV 11 Watching the TV continued Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE PIC MODE repeatedly until the P gt ee Big li desired picture mode is ij selected PERSONAL levee Select To DYNAMIC receive high contrast pictures STANDARD receive normal contrast pictures SOFT receive mild contrast pictures PERSONAL receive the last adjusted picture setting from the ADJUST option in the A V CONTROL menu see page 27 Selecting the sound mode Press SOUND MODE SOUND repeatedly until the pa ap p DYNAMIC gt p DRAMA desired sound mode is r selected D PERSONAL D SOFT Select To DYNAMIC listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes both the low and high tones DRAMA listen to sound that emphasizes voice and high tones SOFT receive soft sound PERSONAL receive the last adjusted sound setting from the ADJUST option in the A V CONTROL menu see page 27 Tip e You can also set the picture and sound modes using the menu see Changing the A V CONTROL setting on page 27 12 Using Your New TV Setting the Wake Up timer Press 4 until the desired period of time wake UP TIMER 10M D After 10 minutes 77T d appears P gt i wake UPTIMER OFF lt t waxe UP TIMER 12HOOM No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours 2 Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up
16. NAMIC SURROUND OFF 4 uD DD O a PROGR flee eae Prone NODE OvATNTE x EISOUND MODE DYNAMI E gt desired item SURROUND OFF Press ENTER to confirm the selection and or gp s SOUND MODE SURROI go to the next level Other menu operations To Press Adjust the setting value 4 or4 Move to the next previous menu level or Cancel the menu MENU Tips e If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1 press or until the return icon 2D is highlighted then press ENTER e The MENU ENTER and buttons on the TV can also be used for the operations above Note e If more than 60 seconds elapse between entries the menu screen automatically disappears 26 Adjusting Your Setup MENU Changing the A V CONTROL setting The A V CONTROL menu allows you to adjust the picture and sound settings MENU 4 4 ENTER T Press MENU MENU A V_CONTROL Ty PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC SOUND MODE DYNAMIC SURROUND OF F Press or to select 23 then press ENTER iS gt gp gt gt A V_CONTROL cy Oana Y NAMIC SOUND MODE DYNAMIC SURROUND OF F 3 Press or to select SOUND MODE or gt A V_CONTROL Ty C lt 2 either PICTURE MODE 9 gt CRo gt DYNAMIC lt r SURROUND then press ENTER SOUND MODE STANDARD SURROUND
17. O STEREO Regular sound Stereo sound A2 German bilingual MAIN m SUB Main sound Sub sound Receiving area for NICAM and A2 German programs A2 German stereo System Receiving area NICAM Hong Kong Singapore New Zealand Malaysia Thailand etc A2 German Australia Malaysia Thailand etc Notes e If the signal is very weak the sound becomes monaural automatically e If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program select MONO The sound becomes monaural but the noise is reduced If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural program through the 1T antenna terminal Press A B repeatedly until MONO appears on the screen To cancel the monaural sound setting press A B again until AUTO appears on the screen E MONO et AUTO l Notes e The MONO or AUTO setting is memorized for each program position e You cannot receive a stereo broadcast signal when the TV is in the MONO setting Normally set the TV to AUTO 22 Advanced Operations Operating optional components Number buttons You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as MENU Beta 8mm VHS MDP CD or DVD 4 gt ENTER AO MODE SURROUND D g a PROGR aoe VIDEO Mo u TITLE OOOO Video equipment operation buttons Setting up the remote to work with other connected
18. O SONY 4 gt 4 ENTER FAVORITE 1 Press FAVORITE The last seven channels selected with the number buttons appear FAVORITE Press either 4 gt or to select the desired channel then press ENTER i gt CRO gt 3 Press ENTER again CRY gt Note e When you use your TV for the first time seven factory set random channels appear 14 Advanced Operations Watching two programs at the ravens same time PIP TWIN 4 4 With the Picture in Picture PIP or TWIN pictures features you can display a different TV program or video within or beside the main picture Displaying the PIP screen Press 3 Th 12 Displaying TWIN pictures Press a gt 10 12 P gt To return to the normal screen Press 3 when in the PIP screen or Gg when in the TWIN picture screen Tips e You can also display the PIP screen or TWIN pictures using the menu see Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting on page 29 e You can change the position of the PIP screen see Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting on page 29 continued Advanced Operations suoijeiedog padueapy 15 16 Watching two programs at the same time PIP TWIN continued Additional PIP TWIN pictures tasks To Press change a
19. R e gt CRO mb CHILD LOCK PRO1 OFF SET UP Ty LANGUAGE 48 Wa amp PIC ROTATION 4 FAVORITE CH INTELLIGENT VOL ON 3 Press or to select the desired option then press i gt gp ENTER Select To LANGUAGE j change the menu language see page 11 CHILD LOCK block channels see page 32 PIC ROTATION adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen Press or to adjust the position clockwise then press ENTER Press or to adjust the position counterclockwise then press ENTER gt CE t gt CRO a amp PIC ROTATION 4O E FAVORITE CH select your favorite channels see page 33 INTELLIGENT adjust the volume of each TV program automatically VOL Press or to select ON then press ENTER To cancel select OFF then press ENTER To return to the normal screen Press MENU continued Adjusting Your Setup MENU 31 32 Changing the SET UP setting continued Blocking the channels CHILD LOCK 1 After selecting CHILD LOCK press either or E or the number buttons or E PROGR to select the desired channel then press ENTER SET UP LANGUAGE i 3 PIC ROTATI FAVORITE C ON INTELLIGENT 0g 2 Press or to select ON then press ENTER To unlock the channel select OFF The lock symbol i appears on the screen when
20. S O N Y 3 864 789 41 2 Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions GB Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference SHH HH HHHHHHEH HHHHHHEH JHA HHHHHHEH HHHHHHEH KV EF34 1998 by Sony Corporation M90 WARNING e Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV e Operate the TV only between 110 240 V AC Do not open the cabinet or the rear cover of the TV Refer servicing to qualified personnel To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object falls into it Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel only Do not install the TV in hot humid or excessively dusty places Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV Install the TV in a stable position Do not allow children to climb onto it Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the TV Pull it out by the plug 3 Disconnect the power cord during lightning storms or if you are not going to use the TV for several days Clean the TV with a dry soft cloth Do not use benzine thinner or any other chemicals to clean the TV Do not scratch the picture tube Do not plug too many appliances into the same power socket Do not damage the power cord Table of
21. a Sony dealer for advice e There is local interference from cars neon signs hair dryers power generators etc Double images or ghosts Use a highly directional antenna Use the FINE tuning feature page 36 Broadcast signals are reflected by nearby mountains or buildings Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice e The antenna direction needs adjustment Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use e Use of a booster is inappropriate Display the A V CONTROL menu and select ADJUST in PICTURE MODE then adjust the COLOR level page 28 The color level setting is too low Display the CH PRESET menu and check the color system COL SYS setting usually set this to AUTO page 34 The color system setting is inappropriate Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice e The antenna direction needs adjustment Abnormal color patches Locate external speakers or other equipment away from the TV Press main power on the TV to turn off the TV for about five minutes then turn it on again There is magnetic disturbance from external speakers or other equipment TV cannot receive stereo broadcast signal e Press A B until AUTO appears on the screen The stereo reception setting is inappropriate 38 Additional Information Symptom Solutions Possible cause St
22. amp TWIN for viewing two programs page 15 e PROGRAM INDEX for displaying multiple programs page 17 PICTURE SOUND SURROUND modes for customizing your TV e Your TV also offers the following setup features e Menu language options English Chinese page 11 CHILD LOCK for locking out specific channels page 32 e INTELLIGENT VOL for automatic volume adjustment page 31 FINE tuning feature page 36 F f 2 Using Your New TV Getting Started Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR see the Connecting a VCR diagram below IEC connector not supplied aE Antenna cable not supplied CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete otherwise a minimal current leakage through the antenna and or other terminals to the ground could occur Connecting a VCR To play a video tape see page 10 A Signal flow Antenna cable not supplied To antenna output VCR To IT antenna S video cable not supplied oH oc Audio Video cable s yellow not supplied L MONO white D R red cx Signal flow 4 Using Your New TV Notes e If you connect a monaural VCR connect the yellow plug to the yellow jack and the black plug to P L MONO the white jack e If you connect a VCR to the IT ant
23. and select MANUAL PROGRAM Then select 4 SENS LOW page 36 e Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use e Broadcast signals are too strong Good picture e If the sound of all the channels is noisy display the CH PRESET menu and select AUTO PROGRAM to preset the channels again page 34 e If the sound of some channels is noisy select the channel then display the e The TV system setting is inappropriate Noisy sound CH PRESET menu and select the Wy appropriate TV system TV SYS page I ne 35 L gt No picture e Check the power cord antenna and the e The power cord antenna VCR connections or VCR is not connected e Press power e The TV is not turned on e Press main power on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds then turn it on again No sound xX continued Additional Information uo euunoju jeuoi ippy 37 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Solutions Possible cause Good picture No sound x e Press 4 to increase the volume level e The volume level is too low e Press 1X to cancel the muting e The sound is muted Press A B until better sound is heard e The broadcast signal has a transmission problem Dotted lines or stripes e Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV e Adjust the antenna direction for minimum interference Contact
24. appears on the menu then press ENTER Tip e You can also select the program number with the PROGR or number buttons 2 Select the desired channel MANUAL PROGRAM _ 10 lt lt 1 Press or to select C gt CEDI gt either VHF LOW VHF HIGH or UHF then T press ENTER 2 Press or until the MANUAL PROGRAM S desired channel s gt broadcast appears on gt gee the TV screen then press ENTER 3 If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal select the appropriate TV system 1 Press or to select TV SYS th ENTER m i gt gp gt Hay MANUAL PROGRAM Sw 2 Press or until the sound becomes normal EZ z then press ENTER gt gp gt a _ VHF L e FINE AUTO continued Adjusting Your Setup MENU 35 36 Changing the CH PRESET setting continued 4 If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality you may be able to improve them by using the FINE tuning feature 1 Press or to select A gt FINE then press ENTER gp gt CRo gt 2 Press or to select MANUAL then press ENTER 3 Press either or until the picture and sound quality are optimal then press ENTER The or icon on the menu flashes while tuning gt CRo MANUAL PROGRAM Sw If the TV signal is too strong and the picture is distorted you
25. can adjust the TV reception sensitivity 1 Press or to select SENS then press ENTER i gt CRO gt 2 Press or to select LOW then press ENTER t gt CRY Ty MANUAL PROGRAM FINE AUTO To return to the normal screen Press MENU Notes e The TV system TV SYS and the TV reception sensitivity 4 SENS settings are memorized for each program number e If you preset a locked channel that channel will be unlocked Adjusting Your Setup MENU Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV please check the following troubleshooting guide If the problem persists contact your Sony dealer Symptom Solutions Possible cause Snowy picture Noisy sound it e Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV VCR and at the wall page 4 e The connection is loose or the cable is damaged e Display the CH PRESET menu and select MANUAL PROGRAM to preset the channel again page 35 e The channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete e Check the antenna type VHF UHF Contact a Sony dealer for advice e The antenna type is inappropriate e Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice e The antenna direction needs adjustment e Try using a booster e Signal transmission is low Distorted picture Noisy sound it e Display the CH PRESET menu
26. e frame by pressing the buttons on the TV Press to move the frame clockwise press to move the frame counterclockwise e Pressing the number buttons directly displays the program 18 Advanced Operations To return to the normal screen Press PROGR INDEX again or 1 Select PROGR INDEX from the MULTI PICTURE menu 2 Press ENTER Tip e You can also display multiple programs using the menu see Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting on page 29 Note e When displaying multiple programs only the sound of the main screen is heard Advanced Operations 19 20 Listening with surround sound SSS The surround feature enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater SOR MENU PIP PROGR ODE suRROUND OG See SURROUND TITLE CO AO Coes SSD D Press SURROUND repeated y u nti l yo u SURROUND SURROUND XIVIRTUAL aa SURROUND TruSurround receive the desired gt t surround sound lato lanai SIMULATED Select To Da VIRTUAL listen to Dolby Surround encoded sound TruSurround listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room SIMULATED listen to monaural sound with a stereo like effect OFF turn off the surround sound The Virtual Dolby Surround of this model consists of Dolby Pro Logic and TruSurround SIMULATED uses SRS MONO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens
27. enna terminal ac the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV e Do not have concurrent connections of video equipment to the 3 video input jacks at the front and the 3 video input jacks at the rear of your TV otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen e When both the S video input and 1 video input are connected the S video input is automatically selected To view the video input to 1 video input disconnect the S video cable Insert the batteries into the remote f Z Note e Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together Preset the channels automatically MENU AUTO T PROGR OREPUSH AUTONATC PROGRAMING e To stop the automatic channel presetting press MENU twice Now You Are Ready The channels are now automatically preset in your TV To preset the channels manually see page 35 Using Your New TV 5 Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio video components such as a VCR multi disc player camcorder video game or stereo system For operations of the connected equipment see pages 10 and 23 Connecting a camcorder video game equipment using the video input jacks Front of TV lt Svideo cable not supplied lt Audio Video cable not supplied To S video To 3 To video and input video inpu
28. enu TITLE display the menu MENU while holding down select the menu item 4 4 while holding down Operating an MDP using the remote To Press turn on off VIDEO play gt stop a pause lH Press again to resume normal playback step through different tracks of a disc PPI to step forward or k to step backward Operating a CD MD using the remote To Press turn on off VIDEO play a stop a pause i Press again to resume normal playback go to the next previous tracks PP i or Ke go forward PP backward lt 4 quickly in a track PP or Ke while holding down B Advanced Operations Adjusting Your Setup MENU Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV The following is an overview of the menu system Return icon A V CONTROL icon d m Name of the current ton menu MULTI PICTURE icon SET UP icon CH PRESET icon Guide mark icon Menu level 3 Menu level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Function A V PICTURE MODE Select the picture mode DYNAMIC gt STANDARD gt CONTROL SOFT PERSONAL ADJUST ADJUST Adjust the PERSONAL option PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE SHARP SOUND MODE Select the sound mode DYNAMIC DRAMA gt ESS SOFT gt PERSONAL gt
29. ereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted or The sound switches between stereo and monaural frequently e Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV VCR and on the wall The connection is loose or the cable is damaged e Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice The antenna direction needs adjustment e Press A B until better sound is heard page 21 The broadcast signal has a transmission problem Picture slant e Display the SET UP menu and adjust PIC ROTATION so that the picture is aligned to the TV screen page 31 Terrestrial magnetism is affecting your TV set Lines moving across the TV screen e Use the FINE tuning feature page 36 There is interference from external sources e g heavy machinery or a nearby broadcast station etc TV cabinet creaks Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract causing a noise This does not indicate a malfunction A small boom sound is heard when the TV is turned on The TV s demagnetizing function is working This does not indicate a malfunction 39 Additional Information Self diagnosis function Your TV is equipped with a self diagnosis function If there is a problem with your TV the CD 8 standby indicator flashes red The number of times the CD indicator flashes indicates the possible ca
30. ing Corporation DOLBY the double D symbol OO and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TruSurround is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected foreign countries SRS and TruSurround are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc and are protected under United States Patent Nos 4 748 669 and 4 841 572 with numerous additional issued and pending foreign patents Advanced Operations Selecting a stereo or bilingual program ee You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 German stereo systems SEAN aan OD 6 Press A B repeatedly until you receive the AB STEREO sound mode you want P The on screen display changes to show the selected sound mode and the CD 8 indicator on the TV lights up red When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On screen display Selected sound NICAM stereo NICAM a MONO Stereo sound Regular sound NICAM bilingual NICAM gt NICAM MONO MAIN SUB Regular sound Main sound Sub sound NICAM monaural NICAM K MONO i MAIN j Regular sound ain soun continued Advanced Operations 21 SSS SSS a SSS SSS SSS SS a a Selecting a stereo or bilingual program continued When receiving an A2 German program Broadcasting On screen display Selected sound MON
31. t Oy audio outputs 5A rt To S video output oe Ser Video game 5 uio equipment A Signal flow Notes e You can also connect video equipment to the 1 2 or 3 video input jacks at the rear of your TV Do not have concurrent connections of video equipment to the 3 video input jacks at the front and the 3 video input jacks at the rear of your TV otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen e When both the 7 S video input and 3 video input are connected the S video input is automatically selected To view the video input to 3 video input disconnect the S video cable Connecting audio video equipment using the monitor output jacks Antenna cable not supplied To antenna Rear of TV To r E2 gt monitor output To video and audio inputs p EJ yellow Audio Video cable L MONO not supplied white D R ja A Signal flow Note e When connecting a monaural VCR connect the yellow plug to the yellow jack and the black plug to J L MONO the white jack 6 Using Your New TV Connecting a DVD player Connect 1 2 or 3 video input audio video connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player DVD player
32. to f 2 3 Press 9 or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically The CD indicator on the TV lights up orange To cancel the Wake Up timer Press GD until WAKE UP TIMER OFF appears or turn off the TV s main power Notes e The Wake Up timer starts immediately after the on screen display disappears e If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using the Wake Up timer the TV automatically goes into standby mode To resume watching the TV press any button or control on the TV or the remote Setting the Sleep timer Press X until the seer TIMER 30M gt SLEEP TIMER sOM desired period of time G X After 30 minutes After 60 minutes appears Tr gt f seer TIMER OFF lt SLEEP TIMER 90M No Sleep Timer After 90 minutes To cancel the Sleep timer Press X until SLEEP TIMER OFF appears or turn the TV off Using Your New TV 13 Advanced Operations Viewing your favorite channels FAVORITE CHANNEL You can display seven FAVORITE channels for quick and easy selection The last seven channels selected with the number buttons are displayed in AUTO mode You can set up your own FAVORITE channels in MANUAL mode see Changing the favorite channel setting on page 33 Selecting a favorite channel Hope SURROUND ED amp CO PROGR A 0 7 SSO OOO
33. tton 21 9 JUMP button 10 The names symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions Label color Button function White For general TV and PROGRAM INDEX operations Yellow For PIP operations Additional Information 10 PIP operation buttons 15 16 TV video freeze swap CS PIP 4 for changing PIP PROGR 11 Timer setting buttons 13 a wake up timer sleep timer 12 PROGR program buttons 9 13 14 Teletext operation buttons Not available on this model text enlarge reveal hold Red Green Yellow Blue Ei index X text dear FAVORITE button 14 4 gt ENTER ARNAR mo SURROUND button 20 SOUND MODE button 12 A volume buttons 10 DVD VCR MDP CD MD operation buttons 24 PP i amp fastforward search forward 5 play kea 9 rewind search backward record E stop I pause VIDEO power TITLE PROGRAM INDEX operation buttons 17 19 PROGR INDEX 4 gt ENTER PROGR Additional Information 43 Specifications KV EF34M 90 Note Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption W Indicated on the rear of the TV Television system B G I D K M Color system
34. uses Front of TV 4 standby indicator Check that the red flashes of the CD 4 indicator are about 3 seconds per interval Count the number of times the CD 2 indicator flashes Press main power to turn off your TV Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the CD 2 indicator flashed Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV AWN Pe 40 Additional Information Identifying parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel J 4 PROGR 0 1 TV video button 10 2 A volume buttons 10 3 PROGR program buttons 9 4 power button 9 5 headphones jack 6 ENTER button 26 7 MENU buttons 26 8 AUTO PROGR program button 5 9 main power button 9 continued Additional Information 41 42 Identifying parts and controls continued Remote control 1 power button 9 2 video button 10 3 O TV button 10 4 Number buttons 9 5 TWIN pictures operation buttons 15 16 TWIN ZOOM IN LEFT ZOOM IN RIGHT 6 2x muting button 10 7 PIC MODE button 12 8 A B bu

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