Sony KD-34XBR970 Using the Features

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KD-34XBR970

2-671-222-21(1)

Using the Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.

Watching TV

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.

For example, to select subchannel 21.13,

press 2+1++1+3, and then press ENTER.

✍You can also select channels using the

program guide. See page29 fo r details.

Adjust the volume Press VOL +/-

Mute the sound Press MUTING (press again to unmute)

Alternate back and forth

between two channels

Press JUMP

The TV alternates between the current

channel and the last channel tuned.

Display the current channel

number (and other information)

Press DISPLAY once to display the channel

number, current time, and channel label

(if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display

off.

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, or press MENU and

select the External Inputs option. For

details, see page34.

Change External Inputs,

Favorite Channels, Settings,

and more

Press MENU to display the Menu. For

details, see “Using the Menu” on page33.

For a complete list of all

the functions of the remote

control, see pages 21-25.

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Contents

Main 2-671-222-21(1) WARNING ATTENTION CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING Use Power Sour ces Grounding or Polarization For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug KD-34XBR970 Ventilation Power Cord Protecti on Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Trademark Information 2-671-222-21(1) Contents Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Setting Up the TV Using the Remote Control Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP KD-34XBR970 2-671-222-21(1) Using the Features Using the Menu Other Information Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Features SETUP SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP Introducing 3 Setting Up the TV Front Panel This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. About the AC Power Cord TV Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 5 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Cable or Antenna Only 6 Connecting Two RF Inputs Cable Box Only 1 2 3 7 Connecting Optional Equipment Making Video Connections About Using SVIDEO VCR and Cable or Antenna 1 2 VHF/UHF jack. 3 TVs A/V input jacks. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Satellite Receiver 1 satellite input jack. 2 jacks to the TVs A/V input jacks. 3 1 2 3 4 5 Page 14 2-671-222-21(1) DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 2 For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (YP 1 jacks to the TVs audio input jacks. 2 to the TVs S VIDEO jack. Camcorder 1 Audio Receiver 2 3 17 DVI-Equipped Device 1 2 18 HDMI-Equipped Device 1 19 Connecting a Device with Digital Audio IN Connector 20 Setting Up the Channel List 4 Using Initial Setup 1 Using the Remote Control 22 Button Descriptions Page 24 Programming the Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manufacturers Codes VCRs Laserdisc Players DVD/VCR Combination Units Satellite Receivers Cable Boxes 26 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit V v B b 28 Using the Features This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Watching TV 29 SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeatures FAM C23.1 30 SETUP SETUP SETUPFeatures SETUPSETUP Using Screen Mode SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeatures 32 Using Favorites Menu 33 Using the Menu Navigating Through Menu External Inputs Favorites TV 34 Using the Menu External Inputs in MENU 1 2 Using Favorites in MENU 35 Using the Picture Settings The Picture Settings include the following options: Selecting Picture Page 37 Using the Sound Settings The Sound Settings include the following options: Selecting Sound Page 39 Using the Screen Settings The Screen Settings include the following options: Selecting Screen Mode Options 40 Using the Channel Settings The Channel Settings include the following options: Selecting Channel 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 42 Using the Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock Settings include the following options: Selecting Parental Lock Options US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs 45 Using the Setup Settings The Setup Settings include the following options: Selecting Setup Options 1 46 Programming Caption Vision 47 Using the Applications Settings The Applications Settings include the following options: Selecting Applications 1 Page 49 Other Information Glossary 50 Other Info SETUP Other InfoSETUP OtherSETUP Contacting Sony Channels Troubleshooting Other Info Other Other InfoSETUP SETUPSETUP Sound Picture Other Info SETUP Other InfoSETUP OtherSETUP General 53 Other Info Other Other InfoSETUP SETUPSETUP Optional Accessories Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index