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Sony KD-34XBR960 Instructions: TV stand (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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4-102-730-21(1)
KD-34XBR960
Operating Instructions
Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net
Printed in U.S.A.
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 4-102-730-21(1) KD-34XBR960 Operating Instructions Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A. © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
  • Page 4 Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. ❑...
  • Page 5 PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, Twin View, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ... 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...13 TV Controls and Connectors...14 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna...17 Connecting Optional Equipment ...22 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector ...41 Using the CONTROL S Feature ...42 Using CableCARD ...43 Setting Up the Channel List ...45...
  • Page 7 Using the Remote Control Using the Features Using the Memory Stick Viewer Overview ...47 Inserting Batteries...47 Button Descriptions ...48 Outside Panel ...48 Inside Panel ...50 Programming the Remote Control ...51 Overview ...53 Watching TV ...54 Using the Program Guide ...55 Using Additional Program Guide Options...56 Using the Scrolling Index ...57 Factors Affecting Scrolling Index ...57...
  • Page 8 Using the Channel Menu ... 100 Using the Parent Menu...102 Using the Setup Menu ... 105 Using the Applications Menu... 108 Overview ...111 Glossary ... 112 Contacting Sony ... 113 Troubleshooting... 113 Twin View ... 113 Remote Control ...114 CableCARD ... 114 Channels ...115 Memory Stick ...

  • Page 10: Introducing The Fd Trinitron Wega

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail.
  • Page 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set- top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television.
  • Page 12 ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ™ ❑ HD Detailer : Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Tv

    Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List About the AC...

  • Page 15: Tv Controls And Connectors

    LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 113). When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 108.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel...
  • Page 17 (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony IN/OUT infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

  • Page 18: Basic Connections: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see “Using CableCARD” on page 43.

  • Page 19: Cable Or Antenna Only

    Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: Only ❑ ❑ The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below. 75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type VHF Only or...

  • Page 20: Cable And Antenna Only

    Cable and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Only ❑ Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input Press between the cable and inputs.

  • Page 21: Cable Box And Cable Only

    Cable Box and For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Cable Only Before connecting a cable ❑ box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. With this connection you can: ❑ ❑ CATV cable About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV’s CABLE input jack.

  • Page 22: Cable Box Only

    Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using ❑ CableCARD” on page 17. With this connection you can: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the dual picture features..

  • Page 23: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors...

  • Page 24: Making Video Connections

    Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that Connections provide the best video performance, as described below. About Using S VIDEO Example of an S VIDEO Connection Equipment with S VIDEO Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition...

  • Page 25: Vcr And Cable

    VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
  • Page 26 Watch cable channels Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50. Then set the A/V slide switch control to operate the VCR to the position you programmed for the VCR.

  • Page 27: Vcr And Cable Box

    VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. With this connection you can: ❑...
  • Page 28 Watch the VCR Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the remote control to...

  • Page 29: Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is Editing being recorded. Using To connect two VCRs for tape editing S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
  • Page 30 Press recorded illustration above). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR(s) “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50. Then set the A/V slide switch control to operate the VCR(s) to the position you programmed for the VCR.

  • Page 31: Satellite Receiver

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE jack.
  • Page 32 Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

  • Page 33: Satellite Receiver And Vcr

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. A/V cable A/V cable Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack.
  • Page 34 Press (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the to operate the satellite remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. receiver or VCR...

  • Page 35: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    DVD Player with For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, P Component Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors DVD player Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.
  • Page 36 Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50.

  • Page 37: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 51-52. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 50.

  • Page 38: Camcorder

    Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. ✍ Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a camcorder See page 23. VIDEO 2 INPUT I.LINK S VIDEO...

  • Page 39: Audio Receiver

    Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. Cables are often color-coded to connectors.

  • Page 40: Dvi-Equipped Device

    DVI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. Device To connect a device that has DVI OUT: ✍ Note on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 41: Hdmi-Equipped Device

    HDMI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following Device connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: ✍ Note on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 42: Connecting A Device With An Optical In Connector

    Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. ❑ ✍ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack.

  • Page 43: Using The Control S Feature

    Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

  • Page 44: Using Cablecard

    Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. Activating Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the...

  • Page 45: Removing The Cablecard

    You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu (see page 109). Removing the In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV CableCARD company. ✍ To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in “Activating CableCARD Service”...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up.

  • Page 48: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Inserting Batteries ✍ Outside Panel Inside Panel Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 49: Button Descriptions

    Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER FUNCTION SAT/CABLE i.LINK TV/VIDEO PIC MODE ENTER FLIP OPEN INDEX MENU MODE PALETTE DISPLAY RESET FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET JUMP FREEZE EXIT RM-Y201 Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press restore the sound.
  • Page 50 Button Description qg CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 51. qh POWER SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver Buttons or cable box.

  • Page 51: Inside Panel

    VCR or DVD player, depending on the position of the A/V slide switch. For details, see page 51. VCR and DVD buttons require that you first program the remote (page 51), if the VCR and DVD player are not Sony brand. Button Description...

  • Page 52: Programming The Remote Control

    VHS VCR MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER DVD player TV/VCR/DVD VCR/DVD If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to SYSTEM i.LINK control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
  • Page 53 Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337...

  • Page 54: Using The Features

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using the Scrolling Index Using Screen Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page...

  • Page 55: Watching Tv

    Watching TV To Do This ... For a complete list of all Activate the remote control to the functions of the remote operate the TV control, see pages 47-52. Turn on/off the TV Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the sound Alternate back and forth between two channels...

  • Page 56: Using The Program Guide

    Using the Program Guide The program guide lets you review program information and select The program guide is not both analog and digital channels. available while using multipicture ✍ functions (Twin View, Freeze, Scrolling Index, i.LINK, Memory Stick, or Favorite Channels). GUIDE To display the program guide: Press...

  • Page 57: Using Additional Program Guide Options

    Using Additional Move the joystick display the following options, which allow you to customize the Program Guide settings of the program on the currently tuned channel. Options Option Alternate Video (when available) Alternate Audio (when available) while in the program guide’s channel list to Description Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the channel is first tuned), and may have...

  • Page 58: Using The Scrolling Index

    Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. INDEX To exit the Scrolling Index ❑ Factors Affecting Scrolling Index ❑ Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels. ❑...

  • Page 59: Using Screen Mode

    Using Screen Mode The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) You can also access the Screen sources. Mode settings in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 99. ❑ Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example ‘...

  • Page 60: Using Screen Mode With High-Definition (720P/1080I) Sources

    Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example SCREEN MODE Full (native 16:9) Full (upconverted 4:3) SCREEN MODE Zoom SCREEN MODE Horizontal Expand SCREEN MODE Vertical Expand Description Full displays the picture at its original size. If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen.

  • Page 61: Using Twin View

    Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected.

  • Page 62: Activating The Picture

    Activating the You can use the while using Twin View. Picture To Do This ... To activate the picture in the right window To activate the picture in the left window Move the joystick B. Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ...

  • Page 63: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To Do This ... Enlarge the active picture Make the active picture smaller When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change.

  • Page 64: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channel option in the Channel Menu, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.

  • Page 65: Using The Favorite Channels Guide

    Using the Favorite Channels Guide FAVORITES ✍ Press . The Favorite Channels list appears. FAVORITES Move the joystick to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears. Digital channels do not display in the preview window. To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight and press...

  • Page 66: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Freeze Function picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. ✍ FREEZE in progress button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s FREEZE The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE...

  • Page 67: Using Other Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    To Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Operating a VCR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR...

  • Page 68: Operating A Cable Box

    Operating a Cable To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Operating a DVD To Do This ... Player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Play Stop Pause...

  • Page 69: Operating A Dvd/Vcr Combination Unit

    Operating a To Do This ... DVD/VCR Activate the remote control Combination Unit to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on/off Switch between the DVD player and VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR)

  • Page 70: Using The Memory Stick Viewer

    Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras.

  • Page 71: Memory Stick Compatibility

    ❑ ❑ Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss. In the above two cases, in order to avoid potential data corruption that may occur, be sure to back up data prior to use with the TV’s Memory Stick Viewer.

  • Page 72: File Compatibility

    MPEG1 Trademark Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Information PRO Duo, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation. *Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly. movies taken with Sony Supported File Name Extensions .jpg...

  • Page 73: Inserting And Removing A Memory Stick

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick ✍ VIDEO 2 INPUT I.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) -– AUDIO – R ✍ To remove the Memory Stick, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 73. The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick.

  • Page 74: Removing A Memory Stick

    Removing a To remove a Memory Stick Memory Stick ✍ ✍ ✍ Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents.

  • Page 75: Using The Memory Stick Index

    Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 72. ✍ The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.

  • Page 76: Using The Memory Stick Index

    Using the Memory The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. Stick Index To Do This ... Move the highlight to a photo, voice memo ( movie ( thumbnail Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen Display the next page of thumbnails...

  • Page 77: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 74), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo Menu bar ✍ Photo Controls To Do This ... Display the next or previous file on the When the Menu is hidden,...

  • Page 78: Photo Menu Bar Options

    Photo Menu The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. Bar Options To access the Photo Menu bar Option Index Slide Show View JPEG files that are protected File are indicated by the Lock icon. Print Quantity feature is also known as DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).

  • Page 79: Using Zoom And Pan

    Using Zoom To Zoom and Pan a photo and Pan To Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Pan (move the photo left, right, up, down) Exit the Zoom/Pan controls Exit Memory Stick Viewer Using Rotate To Rotate a photo The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press In the Photo Menu bar, highlight...

  • Page 80: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 74), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie Menu bar Movie Controls To Do This ...

  • Page 81: Movie Menu Bar Options

    Movie Menu To access the Movie Menu bar Bar Options Option Index MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. Slide Show File Index ighlight in the Movie Menu bar to select Move the joystick Select the desired option. Description Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.

  • Page 82: Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options

    Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu The Slide Show Menu includes the following options: Options Option Start The Slide Show Menu is the Music same whether you select it from the Memory Stick Index (page 74), Photo (page 76), or Movie (page 79) Menus.

  • Page 83: Contents Menu Options

    Memory Stick Viewer. Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 83). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.

  • Page 84: Notes On Using Memory Stick Media

    Notes on Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file Names names. If you selected the you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera.

  • Page 85: Memory Stick Precautions

    Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).

  • Page 86: Using I.link

    Sony Corporation and used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 87: Connecting I.link Devices

    Connecting i.LINK Devices ✍ To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A connection ✍ Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white. Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, read the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected.
  • Page 88 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Set up a digital For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only i.LINK device the i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV automatically recognizes the device as soon as the connection is made.

  • Page 89: Selecting An I.link Device

    Selecting an i.LINK Device Before an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the i.LINK Device List. i.LINK ✍ ✍ Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate. For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 86. Press on the remote control.

  • Page 90: Using The I.link Control Panel

    Using the i.LINK Control Panel After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV's remote to control the selected i.LINK device. ✍ ✍ The DTV window appears only if the i.LINK Menus were entered while watching a digital TV channel The i.LINK Control Panel displays the signal from the TV to the left...

  • Page 91: Notes About Controlling I.link Devices

    To Do This ... Go to the Device List Change the audio being played from the TV to the current selected device, and vice versa Play a recording from the selected i.LINK camcorder or digital VCR Fast-forward or rewind a recording from the selected i.LINK camcorder or digital VCR Record from TV to the selected...

  • Page 92: I.link Setup

    i.LINK Setup You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options. To set up the selected device: ❑ The following options are displayed: Option Alternate Video (when available) Alternate Audio (when available) Analog Video Notes on i.LINK ❑...

  • Page 94: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Press MENU to enter and exit Menus. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the Menus Select an option to change Select (confirm) changed setting Exit the Menu Description...

  • Page 95: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Video Menu To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options: Options Option Mode...
  • Page 96 Option ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Advanced You can also change the Video DRC Mode using the MODE button on the remote control. You can also change the DRC Palette using the PALETTE button on the remote control. For best results, adjust the Reality by moving the joystick until you are satisfied with the level of detail.
  • Page 97 Option Advanced Video (continued) To restore the factory default settings for Video settings: ❑ Description Color Axis Allows you to control the emphasis of red tones. Default Monitor Mode Memory Allows you to control how the (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, i.LINK and each video input.

  • Page 98: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble...
  • Page 99 Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Description Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers.

  • Page 100: Using The Screen Menu

    Using the Screen Menu To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Screen The Screen Menu includes the following options: Mode Options Option Screen Mode...

  • Page 101: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channels...
  • Page 102 Option Show/Hide Channels that you set to Channels Hidden can be accessed only with the buttons. Label Channels Description Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 55) and when you use the buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons.

  • Page 103: Using The Parent Menu

    Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU Use the buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.

  • Page 104: Viewing Blocked Programs

    US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 104.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Movie Rating The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate...
  • Page 105 Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 103 Selecting Custom Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Programs ENTER password.

  • Page 106: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision...

  • Page 107: Programming Caption Vision

    Option Normally, Tilt Correction Tilt Correction Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and Vertical Correction after the unit is moved to a new location. Language i.LINK Standby If a CableCARD is inserted, the i.LINK Standby setting uses the same...
  • Page 108 Advanced Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA- Settings 708) closed caption options. As Broadcast Large Text Small Text Custom ... Allows you to customize the following settings: Character Size Character Style Character Color Edge Color Edge Type Background Color Window Color Small, Standard,...

  • Page 109: Using The Applications Menu

    Using the Applications Menu To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, move the joystick Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting The Applications Menu includes the following options: Applications Option Options...
  • Page 110 Option To return to the Timer Menu after setting the Current Time, press when the highlight is in the minute field. Diagnostics CableCARD Description Current Time Press to select Current Time. Press to set the current time (day, hour, and minute).

  • Page 112: Overview

    Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page...

  • Page 113: Glossary

    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. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 114: Contacting Sony

    Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 115: Remote Control

    There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

  • Page 116: Channels

    Channels Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna ❏ TV is fixed to one channel ❏ ❏ Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV ❏ Cannot receive or select channels ❏ Some digital cable channels are not being displayed ❏...

  • Page 117: Memory Stick

    Memory Stick Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Image does not display/Cannot see all files ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full screen ❏ Rotation not saved after Memory Stick is ejected or ❏ Memory Stick Viewer is closed ❏...

  • Page 118: Audio

    Problem Possible Remedies ❏ MPEG1 movie does not play back correctly ❏ MPEG1 quality is poor when enlarged (page 79) ❏ Error message ❏ is displayed ❏ ❏ Error icon is displayed Audio Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Good picture, no sound ❏...

  • Page 119: Video

    Cannot operate Menu ❏ Lost password If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may 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.
  • Page 120 Problem Possible Remedies ❏ TV makes “popping” sound when turned on ❏ TIMER/STAND BY LED on front panel is lit ❏ Digital cable box does not work ❏ Cannot record digital channels to VCR ❏ The signal from a selected i.LINK device is not being displayed ❏...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) i.LINK Digital Audio Optical Output PCM/Dolby Digital CableCARD Slot Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output...

  • Page 122: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG) Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) TV Stand: SU-34XBR3 i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMC- IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.5 meters)

  • Page 124: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 49 4:3 Default settings 99 Advanced Video 95 Alternate Audio 56 Alternate Video 56 ANT button 48 antenna, connecting 18 Audio Menu 93 Audio Out 98 AUDIO OUT jack 16 audio receiver, connecting 38 Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP, MTS setting 97 balance, adjusting 97 bass, adjusting 97...
  • Page 125 Language, setting 106 Memory Stick button 49 features 69 Index 74 indicator (LED) 14 inserting 72 insertion slot 14 panning photos 78 photo options 77 playing movies 79 precautions 84 removing 73 rotating photos 78 slide show options 81 troubleshooting 116 viewing photos 76 zooming photos 78 Memory Stick button 14...
  • Page 126 Video modes, selecting 94 Vivid mode 94 VOL buttons 14 Warm, Color Temperature 94 Wega, described 9 Wide Zoom 58 widescreen 11 Zoom (Screen Mode) 58 zoom feature, with Twin View 62...

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