Sony KD-34XBR970 manual Sound, Picture, Audio Out option to Variable

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Problem	Possible Remedies
Some digital cable channels	❏ Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital
are not being displayed	cable channels. Check with your cable TV company for more information.
	❏ Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported. If
	your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported
	broadcast formats, you will need a separate set-top box provided by your
	cable TV company to view those channels.
	❏ The digital cable channel may be set to Hide in the Channel Settings
	(see page 41).
	❏ Use the Digital Channels feature to search for new digital channels
	(see page 40).

Sound

Problem	Possible Remedies
Good picture,	❏	Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen
no sound		(see page 22).
	❏	Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound Settings
		(see page 38).
	❏	Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 37).

Cannot gain enough volume ❏		Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.
when using a cable box		Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.
Sound seems weak or	❏	The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set
insufficient		to Stereo. In the Sound Settings (see page 37), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If
		already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise
		during weak stereo broadcasts).
Cannot raise the volume on	❏	If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in
external audio speakers		order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to
		adjust the sound (see page 37). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the
		Audio Out option to Variable.
	❏	To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 38).

Picture

Problem	Possible Remedies
No picture	❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may
(screen not lit), no sound	need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
	❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
	❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.
	❏ Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources.
	❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

Dark, poor or no	❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Picture Settings (see page 35).
picture (screen lit),	❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture Settings (see page 35).
good sound	❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
No color	❏ Adjust the Color option in the Picture Settings (see page 35).
Only snow and noise	❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
appear on the screen	❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

Dotted lines	❏ Adjust the antenna.
or stripes	❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-
	dryers.

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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 a VCR and cable box, you need VCR and Cable BoxTo connect the VCR and cable box 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 PlayersAll Equipment Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlOperating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Combination Unit CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tunerOperating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player SelectThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Using the FeaturesOverview Watching 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 MenuExternal Inputs Favorites Settings Using the MenuNavigating Through Menu 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 OptionsAlternate Audio Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustmentsSpeaker 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 ChannelsPicture SoundAudio Out option to Variable General Specifications Optional AccessoriesIndex DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD playerIndex Page Sony Corporation