Sony KD-34XBR970 manual Connecting Optional Equipment, Making Video Connections, About Using

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Connecting Optional Equipment

Making Video Connections

Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment:

Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the outputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below.

Best Video Performance

HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

Component video

S VIDEO

Composite video

RF/Coaxial

Good Video Performance

Setup

SETUP

About Using

S VIDEO

If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.

Example of an S VIDEO Connection

SETUP

S VIDEO cable

Equipment with S VIDEO

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Audio cable

SETUP

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Contents KD-34XBR970 Installing Owner’s RecordFor the set with a polarized AC power cord plug Use Power SourcesCleaning InstallationReplacement Parts Power Cord ProtectionService Damage Requiring Service Safety CheckTrademark Information Contents Using the Features Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package ContentsFeatures OverviewSetup About the AC Power Cord Setting Up the TVTV Controls and Connectors Front PanelRear Panel Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Cable or Antenna OnlyWith this connection you can Connecting Two RF Inputs Cable Box OnlyFor best results, use this connection if To connect the cable boxMaking Video Connections Connecting Optional EquipmentAbout Using Example of an S Video ConnectionTo connect the VCR and Cable or Antenna VCR and Cable or AntennaYour cable company does not require you to use a cable box Press VCR/DVD FunctionTo connect the VCR and cable box VCR and Cable BoxTo connect a VCR and cable box, you need VCR FunctionSatellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCRVCR/DVD Function Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectorsTo connect a DVD player with A/V connectors Through your stereo system CamcorderAudio Receiver To connect a camcorderVideo Interface output, use the following connection DVI-EquippedDevice To connect a device that has DVI OUTHDMI-Equipped Device To connect a device that has Hdmi OUTConnecting a Device with Digital Audio in Connector Use the Auto Program feature as described on Setting Up the Channel ListUsing Initial Setup Use the Digital Channel feature as described onUsing the Remote Control Inserting BatteriesButton Descriptions Enter TV/SATDisplay GuideProgramming the Remote Control DVD/VCR Combination Units Manufacturer’s Codes VCRsLaserdisc Players DVD PlayersOperating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll Equipment Combination Unit CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tunerOperating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player SelectOverview Watching TV Using the FeaturesThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Using the Program Guide Guide To display the program guideUsing Screen Mode Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Favorites Menu Using the Favorites MenuNavigating Through Menu Using the MenuExternal Inputs Favorites Settings Favorite Channels list appears. Make your selection Using the MenuSelect Favorites from the Menu control panel and press Press V/ v to highlight the desired channel and pressTo access the Picture Settings, follow these steps Using the Picture SettingsPicture Settings include the following options Selecting Picture OptionsAdvanced To access the Sound Settings, follow these steps Using the Sound SettingsSound Settings include the following options Selecting Sound OptionsSpeaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustmentsAlternate Audio Screen Settings include the following options Using the Screen SettingsSelecting Screen Mode Options To access the Screen Settings, follow these stepsTo access the Channel Settings, follow these steps Using the Channel SettingsChannel Settings include the following options Selecting Channel OptionsShow/Hide ChannelsTo access the Parental Lock Setting, follow these steps Using the Parental Lock SettingsParental Lock Settings include the following options Selecting Parental Lock OptionsUS Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 14+ English RatingC8+ 18+Setup Settings include the following options Using the Setup SettingsSelecting Setup Options To access the Setup Settings, follow these stepsProgramming Caption Vision To access the Applications Settings, follow these steps Using the Applications SettingsApplications Settings include the following options Selecting Applications OptionsPage Other Information GlossaryContacting Sony TroubleshootingRemote Control ChannelsAudio Out option to Variable SoundPicture General Specifications Optional AccessoriesIndex DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD playerIndex Page Sony Corporation