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Other Information

Glossary

analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information.

aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen and picture image. This model has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

4:3 aspect ratio

16:9 aspect ratio

component video	Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one
	brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite
	video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.
composite video	Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade
	(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.
degauss	A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates image
	distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components. Your TV
	degausses automatically when it is turned on.
digital television (DTV)	A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides clearer
	resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.
HDMI (High-Definition	Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-
Multimedia Interface)	equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI
	supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
National Television System	A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes television
Committee (NTSC)	standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.
RF	Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals.
S VIDEO	S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color (chrominance)
	signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video, which
	carries the signals together.
VHF/UHF	VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz. UHF
	(Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3,000 megahertz.
480i (SD)	Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first transmits
	all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.
480p (SD)	Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits each
	line from top to bottom.
720p (HD)	Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits each
	line from top to bottom.
1080i (HD)	Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first transmits
	all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the formats used by
	HDTV (High Definition TV).

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Contents

KD-34XBR970 Installing Owner’s Record Use Power Sources CleaningFor the set with a polarized AC power cord plug Installation Power Cord Protection Service Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Safety Check Trademark Information Contents Using the Features Package Contents FeaturesIntroducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview Setup Setting Up the TV TV Controls and ConnectorsAbout the AC Power Cord Front Panel Rear Panel Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Cable or Antenna Only Connecting Two RF Inputs Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection ifWith this connection you can To connect the cable box Connecting Optional Equipment About UsingMaking Video Connections Example of an S Video Connection VCR and Cable or Antenna Your cable company does not require you to use a cable boxTo connect the VCR and Cable or Antenna Press VCR/DVD Function To connect the VCR and cable box VCR and Cable BoxTo connect a VCR and cable box, you need VCR Function Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR VCR/DVD Function Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors Camcorder Audio ReceiverThrough your stereo system To connect a camcorder DVI-Equipped DeviceVideo Interface output, use the following connection To connect a device that has DVI OUT HDMI-Equipped Device To connect a device that has Hdmi OUT Connecting a Device with Digital Audio in Connector Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial SetupUse the Auto Program feature as described on Use the Digital Channel feature as described on Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions TV/SAT DisplayEnter Guide Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Laserdisc PlayersDVD/VCR Combination Units DVD Players Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll Equipment CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tuner Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD PlayerCombination Unit Select Overview Watching TV Using the FeaturesThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Using the Program Guide Guide To display the program guide Using Screen Mode Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Favorites Menu Using the Favorites Menu Navigating Through Menu Using the MenuExternal Inputs Favorites Settings Using the Menu Select Favorites from the Menu control panel and pressFavorite Channels list appears. Make your selection Press V/ v to highlight the desired channel and press Using the Picture Settings Picture Settings include the following optionsTo access the Picture Settings, follow these steps Selecting Picture Options Advanced Using the Sound Settings Sound Settings include the following optionsTo access the Sound Settings, follow these steps Selecting Sound Options Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustmentsAlternate Audio Using the Screen Settings Selecting Screen Mode OptionsScreen Settings include the following options To access the Screen Settings, follow these steps Using the Channel Settings Channel Settings include the following optionsTo access the Channel Settings, follow these steps Selecting Channel Options Show/Hide Channels Using the Parental Lock Settings Parental Lock Settings include the following optionsTo access the Parental Lock Setting, follow these steps Selecting Parental Lock Options US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options English Rating C8+14+ 18+ Using the Setup Settings Selecting Setup OptionsSetup Settings include the following options To access the Setup Settings, follow these steps Programming Caption Vision Using the Applications Settings Applications Settings include the following optionsTo access the Applications Settings, follow these steps Selecting Applications OptionsPage Other Information Glossary Troubleshooting Remote ControlContacting Sony Channels Audio Out option to Variable SoundPicture General Specifications Optional Accessories Index DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD player Index Page Sony Corporation