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SETUP

Problem	Possible Remedies
Double images or ghosts	❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the
	problem.

“Black box” on screen	❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup Settings and no text is
	available. (See page 45 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set
	the Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed
	captioning, select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.

Bars appear at the	❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater
top and bottom of the screen	than 16:9, such as 2.35:1. (This is especially common with theatrical
	releases). Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and
	bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came
	with your DVD (or contact your program provider).

General

Problem	Possible Remedies
How to reset TV to	❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote
factory settings	control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then
	back on again.) Release the RESET button.

How to restore Picture	❏ Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Picture Settings
settings to factory settings	(see page 35).
How to restore Sound	❏ Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Sound Settings
settings to factory settings	(see page 37).

Cannot cycle through the	❏ Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 45).
other video equipment
connected to the TV
Cannot operate Menu	❏ If a Menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in
	which the Menu option is not available.

Lost password	❏ In the password screen (see page 42), enter the following master password:
	4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
	used to temporarily unblock channels.
TV makes “popping” sound	❏ This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing
when turned on	each time it is turned on.

TIMER/STAND BY LED on	❏ This LED blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture
front panel is lit	is displayed. If the LED blinks for more than a minute, this may indicate
	the TV needs service.
Digital cable box does not	❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as
work	described on page 9, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is
	designed to work with your digital cable box. Contact your cable TV
	company for details.
Cannot record digital	❏ Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR.
channels to VCR

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Contents

KD-34XBR970 Owner’s Record Installing Installation Use Power SourcesCleaning For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug Safety Check Power Cord ProtectionService Damage Requiring Service Replacement Parts Trademark Information Contents Using the Features Overview Package ContentsFeatures Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Setup Front Panel Setting Up the TVTV Controls and Connectors About the AC Power Cord Rear Panel Cable or Antenna Only Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna To connect the cable box Connecting Two RF Inputs Cable Box OnlyFor best results, use this connection if With this connection you can Example of an S Video Connection Connecting Optional EquipmentAbout Using Making Video Connections Press VCR/DVD Function VCR and Cable or AntennaYour cable company does not require you to use a cable box To connect the VCR and Cable or Antenna To connect the VCR and cable box VCR and Cable BoxTo connect a VCR and cable box, you need Function VCR Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR Satellite Receiver and VCR VCR/DVD Function To connect a DVD player with component video connectors Connectors To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors To connect a camcorder CamcorderAudio Receiver Through your stereo system To connect a device that has DVI OUT DVI-EquippedDevice Video Interface output, use the following connection To connect a device that has Hdmi OUT HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with Digital Audio in Connector Use the Digital Channel feature as described on Setting Up the Channel ListUsing Initial Setup Use the Auto Program feature as described on Inserting Batteries Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions Guide TV/SATDisplay Enter Programming the Remote Control DVD Players Manufacturer’s Codes VCRsLaserdisc Players DVD/VCR Combination Units Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll Equipment Select CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tunerOperating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Combination Unit Overview Watching TV Using the FeaturesThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Guide To display the program guide Using the Program Guide Using Screen Mode Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using the Favorites Menu Using Favorites Menu Navigating Through Menu Using the MenuExternal Inputs Favorites Settings Press V/ v to highlight the desired channel and press Using the MenuSelect Favorites from the Menu control panel and press Favorite Channels list appears. Make your selection Selecting Picture Options Using the Picture SettingsPicture Settings include the following options To access the Picture Settings, follow these steps Advanced Selecting Sound Options Using the Sound SettingsSound Settings include the following options To access the Sound Settings, follow these steps Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustmentsAlternate Audio To access the Screen Settings, follow these steps Using the Screen SettingsSelecting Screen Mode Options Screen Settings include the following options Selecting Channel Options Using the Channel SettingsChannel Settings include the following options To access the Channel Settings, follow these steps Channels Show/Hide Selecting Parental Lock Options Using the Parental Lock SettingsParental Lock Settings include the following options To access the Parental Lock Setting, follow these steps US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 18+ English RatingC8+ 14+ To access the Setup Settings, follow these steps Using the Setup SettingsSelecting Setup Options Setup Settings include the following options Programming Caption Vision Selecting Applications Options Using the Applications SettingsApplications Settings include the following options To access the Applications Settings, follow these stepsPage Glossary Other Information Channels TroubleshootingRemote Control Contacting Sony Audio Out option to Variable SoundPicture General Optional Accessories Specifications DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD player Index Index Page Sony Corporation