Trinitron Color TV
©1998 by Sony Corporation
KV-EF34
3-864-789-41 (2)
Operating Instructions
M90
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not open the cabinet or the rear cover of the
TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the TV.
Pull it out by the plug.
Disconnect the power cord during lightning
storms or if you are not going to use the TV for
several days.
Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow
children to climb onto it.
Do not plug too many appliances into the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Clean the TV with a dry soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
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Table of Contents
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Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Connect the antenna .................................................................. 4
Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote.......................................... 5
Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ........................................... 5
Connecting optional components ............................................................. 6
Securing the TV............................................................................................ 8
Watching the TV .......................................................................................... 9
Advanced Operations
Viewing your favorite channels
—FAVORITE CHANNEL .................14
Watching two programs at the same
time—PIP, TWIN ...............................15
Displaying multiple programs
—PROGRAM INDEX .......................17
Listening with surround sound.......20
Selecting a stereo or bilingual
program...............................................21
Operating optional components......23
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Introducing the menu system ..........25
Changing the A/V CONTROL
setting
............................................27
Changing the MULTI PICTURE
setting
............................................29
Changing the SET UP setting
.....31
Changing the CH. PRESET setting
........................................................34
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................37
Self-diagnosis function......................40
Identifying parts and controls .........41
Specifications...................... Back cover
The features you will enjoy include:
• FAVORITE CH for quick and easy program
selection (page 14)
• PIP & TWIN for viewing two programs
(page 15)
• PROGRAM INDEX for displaying
multiple programs (page 17)
• PICTURE/SOUND/SURROUND modes
for customizing your TV
Your TV also offers the following setup
features:
• Menu language options—English/Chinese
(page 11)
• CHILD LOCK for locking out specific
channels (page 32)
• INTELLIGENT VOL for automatic volume
adjustment (page 31)
• FINE tuning feature (page 36)
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VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
123
L
(MONO)
R
Getting Started
Step 1
Connect the antenna
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.
CAUTION
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;
otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other
terminals to the ground could occur.
Connecting a VCR
To play a video tape, see page 10.
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IEC connector
(not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
VCR
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
To S video
output
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
S video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
To
(S video input)
To antenna
output
To ˘
(antenna)
or
: Signal flow
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
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Notes
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
• If you connect a VCR to the ˘ (antenna) terminal, preset the signal
output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
• Do not have concurrent connections of video equipment to the … 3 (video
input) jacks at the front and the … 3 (video input) jacks at the rear of your
TV; otherwise, the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.
• When both the (S video input) and … 1 (video input) are connected,
the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input
to … 1 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.
Step 2
Insert the batteries
into the remote
Note
• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Tip
• To stop the automatic channel presetting, press MENU twice.
Now You Are Ready. . .
The channels are now automatically preset
in your TV. To preset the channels manually,
see page 35.
1
2
AUTO
PROGR
1
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
AUTO PROGRAM
01
TV SYS :AUTO
VHF LOW
PR
:
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3
(
MONO
)
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(MONO)
R
Connecting optional components
You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,
camcorder, video game, or stereo system. For operations of the connected equipment,
see pages 10 and 23.
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the … (video input) jacks
Notes
• You can also connect video equipment to the … 1, 2, or 3 (video input)
jacks at the rear of your TV.
• Do not have concurrent connections of video equipment to the … 3
(video input) jacks at the front and the … 3 (video input) jacks at the rear
of your TV; otherwise, the picture will not be displayed properly on the
screen.
• When both the (S video input) and … 3 (video input) are connected,
the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input
to … 3 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.
Connecting audio/video equipment using the Ú
(monitor output) jacks
Note
• When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
To S video output
Front of TV
Camcorder
Video game
equipment
To video and
audio outputs
: Signal flow
To
(S video
input)
To… 3
(video input)
or
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Rear of TV
To
antenna
output
To video and
audio inputs
or
Audio system
To
audio
inputs
VCR
: Signal flow
To Ú
(monitor
output)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
or
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VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
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L
(MONO)
R
Notes
• Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently:
• Since the high quality pictures on a DVD disc contain a lot of information,
picture noise may appear. In this case, adjust the sharpness (“SHARP”) in the
PERSONAL ADJUST menu of the PICTURE MODE menu (see page 28).
• Connect your DVD player directly to your TV. Connecting the DVD player
through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise.
DVD player
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
To … 1, 2, or 3
(video input)
: Signal flow
Connect To (on the DVD player)
Y (green) Y
CB (blue) Cb, B-Y or PB
CR (red) Cr, R-Y or PR
Connecting a DVD player
Connect … 1, 2, or 3 (video input) / (audio/video) connectors on your TV to
LINE OUT on your DVD player.
Connecting a DVD player with component video
output connectors
1 Connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT,
AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player.
2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, C
B, and CR under (component video
input) on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y, CB, and CR output
connectors on your DVD player.
DVD player
To
L (white)
R (red)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To component
video output
Component
video cable
(not supplied)
To audio
output
: Signal flow
To
(component
video input)
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
C
B
C
R
R L Y C
B
C
R
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20
mm
A
B
3.8mm
Securing the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
A
With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the TV using the provided hole.
OR
B
Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the
TV and a wall or pillar.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
OR
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Number buttons
PROGR +/–
continued
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
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u
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A/B
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PIP PROGR
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FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
ENTER
Watching the TV
This section explains various functions
and operations used while watching the
TV. Most operations can be done using
the remote.
1
Press U to turn on the TV.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the u/Â/
indicator on the TV is lit
red), press u on the remote
or on the TV.
The PROGR +/–, . +/–,
and … indicators on the
TV light up.
2
Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons to select
the TV channel.
For double digit numbers,
press ÷, then the number
(e.g., for 25, press ÷, then
2 and 5).
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To
Turn off temporarily
Turn off completely
Adjust the volume
Mute the sound
Watch the video input
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)
Jump back to the previous channel
Display the on-screen information*
Press
u.
The u/Â/ indicator on the TV lights up red.
U on the TV.
.+/–.
¤.
… (or … on the TV) to select “VIDEO 1,”
“VIDEO 2,” “VIDEO 3,” or “DVD.”
To return to the TV screen, press ; (or … on the TV).
JUMP.
.
Additional tasks
Watching the TV (continued)
¤
u
…
;
JUMP
. +/–
PROGR +/–
* The picture, sound, and either the program number or video mode are
displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information
disappears after about 3 seconds.
MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER
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FAVORITE
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ZOOM
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RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
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TITLE
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Changing the menu language
You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language. For details on
how to use the menu, see “Introducing the menu system” on page 25.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press V or v to select ,
then press ENTER.
3
Make sure LANGUAGE/
is selected
(highlighted), then press
ENTER.
4
Press V or v to select ,
then press ENTER.
The menu language
changes to Chinese.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
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continued
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bb
Chinese OSD
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
SET UP
:
ENGL I SH
CH I LD LOCK
:
PR01 OFF
PIC ROTATION
FAVORITE CH
INTELLIGENT VOL
:
ON
LANGUAGE/
SET UP
LANGUAGE
:
ENGL I SH
CH I LD LOCK
PIC ROTATI
FAVORITE C
INTELLIGEN
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Watching the TV (continued)
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until the
desired picture mode is
selected.
Select
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
SOFT
PERSONAL
To
receive high contrast pictures.
receive normal contrast pictures.
receive mild contrast pictures.
receive the last adjusted picture setting from the ADJUST option in the
A/V CONTROL menu (see page 27).
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until the
desired sound mode is
selected.
Select
DYNAMIC
DRAMA
SOFT
PERSONAL
To
listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes both the low and high
tones.
listen to sound that emphasizes voice and high tones.
receive soft sound.
receive the last adjusted sound setting from the ADJUST option in the
A/V CONTROL menu (see page 27).
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b
PIC MODE
SOUND
MODE
≥
DYNAMIC
≥
DRAMA
≥
SOFT
≥
PERSONAL
Tip
• You can also set the picture and sound modes using the menu (see
“Changing the A/V CONTROL setting” on page 27).
PERSONAL
DYNAMIC
SOFT
STANDARD
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Setting the Wake Up timer
1
Press until the
desired period of time
appears.
2
Select the TV channel or
video mode you want to
wake up to.
3
Press u, or set the Sleep
timer if you want the TV
to turn off automatically.
The u/Â/
indicator on
the TV lights up orange.
To cancel the Wake Up timer
Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn off the
TV’s main power.
Notes
• The Wake Up timer starts immediately after the on-screen display
disappears.
• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV
is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into
standby mode. To resume watching the TV, press any button or control on
the TV or the remote.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the
desired period of time
appears.
To cancel the Sleep timer
Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn the TV off.
WAKE UP TIMER:10M
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF
WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
After 10 minutes
No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours
b
b
SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M
SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M
After 30 minutes
No Sleep Timer
After 60 minutes
After 90 minutes
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Advanced Operations
Viewing your
favorite channels
—FAVORITE CHANNEL
You can display seven “FAVORITE”
channels for quick and easy selection.
The last seven channels selected with
the number buttons are displayed in
AUTO mode. You can set up your own
“FAVORITE” channels in MANUAL
mode (see “Changing the favorite
channel setting” on page 33).
Selecting a favorite channel
1
Press FAVORITE.
The last seven channels
selected with the number
buttons appear.
2
Press either V, b , v, or B to
select the desired
channel, then press
ENTER.
3
Press ENTER again.
Note
• When you use your TV for the first time, seven factory set, random
channels appear.
Advanced Operations
V/b/v/B/ENTER
FAVORITE
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b
b
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MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
FAVORITE
ENTER
ENTER
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1
3
4
12 10 8 6
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FAVORITE CH
7.PR 12 6.PR 10 5.PR 08 4.PR 06
3.PR 04
2.PR 03
1.PR 01
8
ENTER
8
1
3
4
12 10 8 6
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Watching two
programs at the
same time
—PIP, TWIN
With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or
TWIN pictures features, you can display
a different TV program or video within
or beside the main picture.
Displaying the PIP screen
Press .
Displaying TWIN pictures
Press .
To return to the normal screen
Press (when in the PIP screen) or (when in the TWIN picture
screen).
Tips
• You can also display the PIP screen or TWIN pictures using the menu (see
“Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 29).
• You can change the position of the PIP screen (see “Changing the MULTI
PICTURE setting” on page 29).
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Advanced Operations
b
V/b/v/B
continued
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PROGR
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
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12
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Additional PIP/TWIN pictures tasks
To
change a TV program in the PIP
screen or in the right TWIN picture
swap pictures between the main
and PIP screens
freeze the PIP screen
swap the right and left pictures of
the TWIN pictures
change the screen size of the TWIN
pictures
Notes
• The button does not function in the TWIN pictures mode.
• When you display a video input on the PIP screen at a faster/slower
speed, the picture may be disrupted depending on the VCR type.
• If you display different color systems on the main screen and the PIP
screen, the size of the PIP screen may be different and the PIP picture may
be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction of the TV.
• In the TWIN picture screen, you can only operate and hear the sound of
the main left screen ( appears on the screen).
• When the button is pressed, the TV screen flickers or goes blank for
about one second before the TWIN pictures appear. This does not indicate
a malfunction of the TV.
Press
V or v. For a video input, press .
To unfreeze the screen, press the button again.
ZOOM IN LEFT B to increase the left screen size.
ZOOM IN RIGHT b to increase the right screen size.
Watching two programs at the same time—PIP, TWIN (continued)
ENTER
ENTER
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
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Displaying
multiple
programs
—PROGRAM INDEX
The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays
all of the preset TV programs and the
video inputs on twelve or seven sub
screens for direct selection.
Press PROGR INDEX.
The first twelve preset
programs appear one by
one, clockwise from the
upper left corner.
When the number of the
preset TV programs is less
than seven, the first seven
preset programs appear
one by one, clockwise from
the upper right corner.
Tip
• When you press the PROGR INDEX button in the TWIN pictures mode,
the left picture appears as the main screen of the PROGRAM INDEX
mode.
PROGR INDEX
V/b/v/B/ENTER
b
PROGR +/–
Main screen
Main screen
Still sub screens
Still
sub
screens
continued
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To view the next or the previous twelve preset programs
This works only when the number of the preset TV programs is
more than twelve.
Press PROGR +/– on the remote or the TV.
To select the desired program directly from the sub screens
1 Press either V, b , v, or B to move the frame to the screen of the
program you want to watch.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER again.
Tips
• You can also move the frame by pressing the +/– buttons on the TV. Press
+ to move the frame clockwise; press – to move the frame
counterclockwise.
• Pressing the number buttons directly displays the program.
Displaying multiple programs—PROGRAM INDEX (continued)
16
1234
12 5
11 6
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1234
12 5
11 6
10 9 8 7
FAVORITE CH
7.PR 12 6.PR 10 5.PR 08 4.PR 06
3.PR 04
2.PR 03
1.PR 01
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ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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To return to the normal screen
Press PROGR INDEX again, or:
1 Select “PROGR INDEX” from the MULTI PICTURE menu.
2 Press ENTER.
Tip
• You can also display multiple programs using the menu (see “Changing
the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 29).
Note
• When displaying multiple programs, only the sound of the main screen is
heard.
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Listening with
surround sound
The surround feature enables you to
enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall
or movie theater.
Press SURROUND
repeatedly until you
receive the desired
surround sound.
• The Virtual Dolby Surround of this model consists of Dolby Pro Logic and
TruSurround.
• SIMULATED uses SRS (MONO).
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“
TM
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol
are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected
foreign countries. SRS and TruSurround are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc. and are protected under United States Patent Nos.4,748,669
and 4,841,572 with numerous additional issued and pending foreign
patents.”
SURROUND
b
Select
a VIRTUAL
TruSurround
SIMULATED
OFF
To
listen to Dolby* Surround encoded sound.
listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.
listen to monaural sound with a stereo-like effect.
turn off the surround sound.
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PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
:
OFF
SURROUND
:
SIMULATED
SURROUND
:
TruSurround
SURROUND
:
VIRTUAL
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Advanced Operations
Selecting a stereo
or bilingual
program
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual
programs of NICAM and A2 (German)
stereo systems.
Press A/B repeatedly
until you receive the
sound mode you want.
The on-screen display
changes to show the
selected sound mode and
the u/Â/
indicator on
the TV lights up red.
When receiving a NICAM program
A/B
Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM stereo
NICAM bilingual
NICAM monaural
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SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
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A/B
NICAM
MONO
(Stereo sound)
(Regular sound)
NICAM
MAIN
MONO
(Main sound)
(Regular sound)
NICAM
SUB
(Sub sound)
NICAM
MAIN
MONO
(Main sound)
(Regular sound)
continued
STEREO
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When receiving an A2 (German) program
Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs
Notes
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select
“MONO.” The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural
program through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
Press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen.
To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until
“AUTO” appears on the screen.
Notes
• The “MONO” or “AUTO” setting is memorized for each program
position.
• You cannot receive a stereo broadcast signal when the TV is in the
“MONO” setting. Normally, set the TV to “AUTO.”
Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
A2 (German) stereo
A2 (German) bilingual
System
NICAM
A2 (German)
Receiving area
Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia,
Thailand, etc.
Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.
Selecting a stereo or bilingual program (continued)
STEREO
MONO
(Stereo sound)
(Regular sound)
MAIN
SUB
(Main sound)
(Sub sound)
MONO
AUTO
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Advanced Operations
Operating
optional
components
You can use the supplied remote to
operate Sony video equipment such as
Beta, 8mm, VHS, MDP, CD, or DVD.
Setting up the remote to work with other
connected equipment
While holding down
VIDEO u, press the
following number
combinations to enter the
equipment’s code number
(see the chart below).
Code numbers for Sony video equipment
Notes
• If your video equipment is furnished with a COMMAND MODE selector,
set this selector to the same position as the setting code.
• If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding
button on the remote will not operate.
• When you remove the batteries, the code number may revert to the factory
setting.
Number buttons
Video equipment
operation buttons
VIDEO u
V/b/v/B/ENTER
b
To control
DVD
VTR1 (Beta)
VTR2 (8mm)
VTR3 (VHS)
MDP
CD
MD
For example, to operate a
Sony 8 mm VCR:
Hold down VIDEO u and press
00
01
02
03
04
06
07
VIDEO
0 2
+
MENU
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IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
ENTER
continued
24
Advanced Operations
Operating a VCR using the remote
Operating a DVD player using the remote
Operating an MDP using the remote
Operating a CD/MD using the remote
To
turn on/off
record
play
stop
fast forward ())
rewind the tape (0)
pause
search the picture forward ()) or
backward (0)
Press
VIDEO u
( while pressing r.
(
p
+
=
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ or = during playback.
Release to resume normal playback.
To
turn on/off
play
stop
pause
step through different tracks of a
disc
Press
VIDEO u
(
p
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ to step forward or = to step backward.
Operating optional components (continued)
To
turn on/off
play
stop
pause
step through different tracks of an
audio disc
display the Title menu
display the menu
select the menu item
Press
VIDEO u
(
p
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ to step forward or = to step backward.
TITLE
MENU while holding down r.
V/v/B/b while holding down r.
To
turn on/off
play
stop
pause
go to the next/previous tracks
go forward ())/backward (0)
quickly in a track
Press
VIDEO u
(
p
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ or =
+ or = while holding down (.
25Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Level 1
A/V
CONTROL
MULTI
PICTURE
SET UP
CH. PRESET
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Return icon
CH. PRESET icon
SET UP icon
MULTI PICTURE icon
Name of the current
menu
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
continued
* The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound,
Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word
“BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
A/V CONTROL icon
Level 2
PICTURE MODE
ADJUST
SOUND MODE
ADJUST
SURROUND
PIP POSITION
PIP
SWAP
TWIN
PROGRAM INDEX
LANGUAGE/
CHILD LOCK
PIC ROTATION
FAVORITE CH
INTELLIGENT
VOL
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL
PROGRAM
SKIP
TV SYS
COL SYS
Level 3/Function
Select the picture mode: DYNAMIC n STANDARD n
SOFT n PERSONAL n ADJUST
Adjust the PERSONAL option: PICTURE n COLOR n
BRIGHT n HUE n SHARP
Select the sound mode: DYNAMIC n DRAMA n
SOFT n PERSONAL n ADJUST
Adjust the PERSONAL option: BASS n TREBLE n
BALANCE n BBE*
Select the surround mode: a VIRTUAL n TruSurround
n SIMULATED n OFF
Change the position of the sub screen.
Activate or deactivate the PIP feature.
Swap the pictures between the main and sub screens.
Display a TV program or video beside the main screen.
Display all the preset TV programs at the same time.
Change the menu language: ENGLISH ˜
(CHINESE)
Lock out specific channels.
Rotate the picture.
Set favorite channels.
Adjust the volume automatically.
Preset channels automatically.
Preset channels manually.
Skip unwanted or unused program numbers.
Select the TV system: B/G n I n D/K n M
Select the color system: AUTO n PAL n SECAM n
NTSC3.58 n NTSC4.43
Introducing the menu system
The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an
overview of the menu system.
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
Guide mark icon
Menu level 1
SET UP
LANGUAGE
:
ENGL I SH
CH I LD LOCK
PIC ROTATI
FAVORI TE C
INTELLIGEN
26
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
How to use the menu
Introducing the menu system (continued)
Press V or v (or B/
b) to select the
desired item.
Press ENTER to
confirm the
selection and/or
go to the next
level.
Press MENU to
display the menu.
b
b
b
ENTER
To
Adjust the setting value
Move to the next/previous menu level
Cancel the menu
Other menu operations
Tips
• If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, press V or v until
the return icon (N) is highlighted, then press ENTER.
• The MENU, ENTER, and +/– buttons on the TV can also be used for the
operations above.
Note
• If more than 60 seconds elapse between entries, the menu screen
automatically disappears.
ENTER
Press
V/B or v/b
b or B
MENU
MULTI PICTURE
:
PIP
:
OFF
SWAP
TWI N
:
ON
PROGRAM INDEX
PIP POSITION
PROGR
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMIC
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMIC
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
27Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Select
either DYNAMIC, STANDARD, SOFT, PERSONAL*, or ADJUST.
either DYNAMIC, DRAMA, SOFT, PERSONAL*, or ADJUST.
either a VIRTUAL, TruSurround, SIMULATED, or OFF.
Changing the A/V
CONTROL setting
The A/V CONTROL menu allows you
to adjust the picture and sound settings.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press V or v to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press V or v to select
either PICTURE MODE,
SOUND MODE, or
SURROUND, then press
ENTER.
4
Press V or v to select
the desired option,
then press ENTER.
* When the PERSONAL mode is selected, the last adjusted picture/sound
settings from the ADJUST option are received (see next page).
b
MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER
b
b
b
Tip
• For details on the options under the PICTURE/SOUND MODE and
SURROUND modes, see pages 12 and 20 respectively.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
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SOUND
PIP PROGR
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
For
PICTURE MODE
SOUND MODE
SURROUND
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
A/V CONTROL
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
:
PICTURE MODE
A/V CONTROL
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE STANDARD
SURROUND
:
OSOFT
PERSONAL
ADJUST
PICTURE MODE
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Adjusting the ADJUST options under PICTURE MODE
1
Press V or v to select the
desired item (e.g.,
COLOR), then press
ENTER.
2
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER.
* You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only.
3
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL.
Adjusting the ADJUST options under SOUND MODE
1
Press V or v to select the
desired item (e.g.,
BALANCE), then press
ENTER.
2
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER.
3
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
“Introducing the menu system” on page 25.
For
PICTURE
COLOR
BRIGHT
HUE*
SHARP
Press V/b to
increase picture contrast
increase color intensity
brighten the picture
increase green picture tones
sharpen the picture
Press v/B to
decrease picture contrast
decrease color intensity
darken the picture
increase red picture tones
soften the picture
For
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
BBE
Press
v/B to decrease the bass, V/b to increase the bass
v/B to decrease the treble, V/b to increase the treble
v/B to increase the left speaker’s volume, V/b to increase the right
speaker’s volume
V/v to select HIGH, LOW, or OFF. BBE can produce clear sound,
emphasizing both low and high tones.
b
b
Changing the A/V CONTROL setting (continued)
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
COLOR
80
BALANCE 00
29Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
b
ENTER
ENTER
Changing the
MULTI PICTURE
setting
The MULTI PICTURE menu allows you
to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP), TWIN
pictures, or PROGRAM INDEX features.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press V or v to select ,
then press ENTER.
MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER
b
b
MULT I P I CTURE
PIP
:
OFF
SWAP
TWI N
:
ON
PROGRAM INDEX
:
PIP POSITION
continued
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FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
ENTER
PROGR INDEX
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
30
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting (continued)
ENTER
ENTER
b
3
Press V or v to select the
desired option (see the
table below), then press
ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, see
“Introducing the menu system” on page 25.
Select
PIP POSITION
PIP
SWAP
TWIN
PROGRAM INDEX
To
change the position of the PIP screen.
Press V or v to select the desired position, then press ENTER.
display the PIP screen within the main picture.
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press ENTER.
To cancel, press or select “OFF,” then press ENTER.
swap the main and PIP screens, or right and left pictures of the
TWIN pictures.
display a different TV program or video beside the main picture.
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press ENTER.
To cancel, press or select “OFF,” then press ENTER.
view multiple programs on the sub-screens.
To cancel, press PROGR INDEX.
Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting (continued)
31Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
b
b
b
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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PIP PROGR
ENTER
MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER
Number buttons
PIC ROTATION
ENTER
Changing the SET
UP setting
The SET UP menu allows you to:
change the menu language (see page 11),
block channels, adjust the picture
position, program your favorite
channels, and adjust the volume
automatically.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press V or v to select ,
then press ENTER.
3
Press V or v to select the
desired option, then press
ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Select
LANGUAGE/
CHILD LOCK
PIC ROTATION
FAVORITE CH
INTELLIGENT
VOL
To
change the menu language (see page 11).
block channels (see page 32).
adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen.
Press V or b to adjust the position clockwise, then press ENTER.
Press v or B to adjust the position counterclockwise, then press ENTER.
select your favorite channels (see page 33).
adjust the volume of each TV program automatically.
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press ENTER.
To cancel, select “OFF,” then press ENTER.
continued
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
SET UP
:
ENGL I SH
CH I LD LOCK
:
PR01 OFF
PIC ROTATION
FAVORITE CH
INTELLIGENT VOL
:
ON
LANGUAGE/
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK)
1
After selecting CHILD
LOCK, press either V or v,
or the number buttons (or
PROGR +/–) to select the
desired channel, then
press ENTER.
2
Press V or v to select ON,
then press ENTER.
To unlock the channel,
select OFF.
The lock symbol (
)
appears on the screen when
ON is selected.
If a locked channel is
selected, the lock symbol
appears on the screen.
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
lock other channels.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Changing the SET UP setting (continued)
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
-/--
9
ENTER
ENTER
b
b
or
b
b
ENTER
SET UP
:
ENGL I SH
PR06 ON
PIC ROTATION
FAVORITE CH
INTELLIGENT VOL
:
ON
LANGUAGE/
CH I LD LOCK
:
SET UP
:
CH I LD LOCK
:
PR 06
PIC ROTATI
FAVORITE C ON
LANGUAGE/
INTELLIGENT
OFF
6
33Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the favorite channel setting
1
After selecting FAVORITE
CH, make sure MODE is
selected, then press
ENTER.
2
Press V or v to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
3
Press V or v to select the
program you want to
change, then press ENTER.
4
Press V or v to change the
number, then press
ENTER.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
set other channels.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Note
• If you press the PROGR +/– buttons or number buttons in step 4 above,
the TV will tune into the channel.
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
b
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
FAVORITE CH
MODE
:
AUTO AUTO
1.PR01 MANUAL
2.PR02
3.PR06
4.PR08
FAVORITE CH
MODE
:
MANUAL
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR06 7.PR13
4.PR08
FAVORITE CH
MODE
:
MANUAL
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR 7.PR13
4.PR08
06
FAVORITE CH
MODE
:
MANUAL
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR05 7.PR13
4.PR08
34
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the CH.
PRESET setting
The CH. PRESET menu allows you to
adjust the setup of your TV. For
example, you can manually tune in a
channel with a weak signal that fails to
be tuned in by automatic presetting.
MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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ENTER
b
1
Press MENU.
2
Press V or v to select ,
then press ENTER.
3
Press V or v to select
the desired option, then
press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
“Introducing the menu system” on page 25.
Select
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP
TV SYS
COL SYS
To
preset channels automatically.
preset channels manually. See “Presetting channels
manually” on page 35.
skip unwanted or unused channel.
1 Press either V or v, or the number buttons (or PROGR +/–)
until the unused or unwanted channel number appears,
then press ENTER.
2 Select “ON,” then press ENTER.
3 To disable other channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To restore the skipped channel, select “OFF” in step 2.
select the TV system.
select the color system. Normally, set this to “AUTO.”
A/V CONTROL
:
DYNAMI C
SOUND MODE
:
DYNAMI C
SURROUND
:
OFF
PICTURE MODE
CH. PRESET
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP
:
PR02 OFF
TV SYS
:
D/K
COL SYS
:
AUTO
AUTO PROGRAM
35Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
b
b
b
b
b
Presetting channels manually
1
After selecting MANUAL
PROGRAM, select the
program number to
which you want to preset
a channel.
(1) Make sure “PR” is
selected, then press
ENTER.
(2) Press V or v until the
program number you
want to preset (e.g.,
program number 10)
appears on the menu,
then press ENTER.
Tip
• You can also select the program number with the PROGR +/– or number buttons.
2
Select the desired
channel.
(1) Press V or v to select
either VHF LOW, VHF
HIGH, or UHF, then
press ENTER.
(2) Press V or v until the
desired channel’s
broadcast appears on
the TV screen, then
press ENTER.
3
If the sound of the
desired channel is
abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
(1) Press V or v to select TV
SYS, then press
ENTER.
(2) Press V or v until the
sound becomes normal,
then press ENTER.
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
b
b
b
continued
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10
TV SYS
:
D/K
SENS
:
HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10
TV SYS
:
D/K
SENS
:
HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10
TV SYS
:
D/K
SENS
:
HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10
TV SYS
:
D/K
SENS
:
HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10 B/G
TV SYS
:
I
SENS
:
HIG D/K
VHF LOW M
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10
TV SYS
:
D/K
SENS
:
HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
4
If you are not satisfied
with the picture and
sound quality, you may be
able to improve them by
using the FINE tuning
feature.
(1) Press V or v to select
FINE, then press
ENTER.
(2) Press V or v to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
(3) Press either V, b, v or
B until the picture
and sound quality are
optimal, then press
ENTER.
The + or – icon on the
menu flashes while
tuning.
5
If the TV signal is too
strong and the picture is
distorted, you can adjust
the TV reception
sensitivity.
(1) Press V or v to select
SENS, then press
ENTER.
(2) Press V or v to select
LOW, then press
ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Notes
• The TV system (TV SYS) and the TV reception sensitivity ( SENS)
settings are memorized for each program number.
• If you preset a locked channel, that channel will be unlocked.
Changing the CH. PRESET setting (continued)
bb
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
b
b
b
ENTER
ENTER
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
01 AUTO
TV SYS
:
D/K MANUAL
SENS
:
HIG
VHF LOW
FINE
:
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
01 AUTO
TV SYS
:
D/K MANUAL
SENS
:
HIG
VHF LOW
FINE
:
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR
:
10 HIGH
TV SYS
:
D/K LOW
SENS
:
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
37Additional Information
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Additional Information
continued
Possible causeSymptom Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR, and at the wall. (page 4)
• Display the CH. PRESET menu and
select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to
preset the channel again. (page 35)
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Display the CH. PRESET menu and
select “MANUAL PROGRAM.” Then,
select “ SENS: LOW.” (page 36)
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• If the sound of all the channels is noisy,
display the CH. PRESET menu and
select “AUTO PROGRAM” to preset
the channels again. (page 34)
• If the sound of some channels is noisy,
select the channel, then display the
CH. PRESET menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS). (page
35)
• Check the power cord, antenna, and the
VCR connections.
• Press u (power).
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
• The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• Signal transmission is low.
• Broadcast signals are too
strong.
• The TV system setting is
inappropriate.
• The power cord, antenna,
or VCR is not connected.
• The TV is not turned on.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible causeSymptom
Solutions
Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color patches
TV cannot receive stereo
broadcast signal.
• The volume level is too
low.
• The sound is muted.
• The broadcast signal has a
transmission problem.
• There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
• The color level setting is
too low.
• The color system setting is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• There is magnetic
disturbance from external
speakers or other
equipment.
• The stereo reception setting
is inappropriate.
• Press ¸ + to increase the volume level.
• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.
• Press A/B until better sound is
heard.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 36)
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Display the A/V CONTROL menu and
select “ADJUST” in PICTURE MODE,
then adjust the COLOR level. (page 28)
• Display the CH. PRESET menu and
check the color system (COL SYS)
setting (usually set this to AUTO).
(page 34)
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Locate external speakers or other
equipment away from the TV. Press U
(main power) on the TV to turn off the
TV for about five minutes, then turn it
on again.
• Press A/B until “AUTO” appears on
the screen.
39Additional Information
Possible causeSymptom
Solutions
Stereo broadcast sound
switches on and off or is
distorted.
or
The sound switches
between stereo and
monaural frequently.
Picture slant
Lines moving across the
TV screen.
TV cabinet creaks.
A small “boom” sound is
heard when the TV is
turned on.
• The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• The broadcast signal has a
transmission problem.
• Terrestrial magnetism is
affecting your TV set.
• There is interference from
external sources (e.g.,
heavy machinery or a
nearby broadcast station,
etc.).
• Changes in room
temperature sometimes
make the TV cabinet
expand or contract,
causing a noise. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
• The TV’s demagnetizing
function is working. This
does not indicate a
malfunction.
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR, and on the wall.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Press A/B until better sound is
heard. (page 21)
• Display the SET UP menu and adjust
“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen. (page 31)
• Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 36)
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis
function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the u/Â/ (standby) indicator flashes
red. The number of times the u/Â/
indicator flashes indicates
the possible causes.
1
Check that the red flashes of the u/Â/ indicator are about 3 seconds per
interval.
2
Count the number of times the u/Â/ indicator flashes.
3
Press U (main power) to turn off your TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
u/Â/ indicator flashed.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
Front of TV
u/Â/ (standby) indicator
41Additional Information
Identifying parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 … (TV/video) button (10)
2 Á +/– (volume) buttons (10)
3 PROGR +/– (program) buttons (9)
4 u (power) button (9)
5 2 (headphones) jack
6 ENTER button (26)
7 MENU +/– buttons (26)
8 AUTO PROGR (program) button (5)
9 U (main power) button (9)
continued
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
42
Additional Information
Identifying parts and controls (continued)
Remote control
The names/symbols of buttons on the
remote are indicated in different
colors to represent the available
functions.
Label color
White
Yellow
1 u (power) button (9)
2 … (video) button (10)
3 ; (TV) button (10)
4 Number buttons (9)
5 TWIN pictures operation buttons
(15 – 16)
(TWIN)
ZOOM IN LEFT B
ZOOM IN RIGHT b
6 ¤ (muting) button (10)
7 PIC MODE button (12)
8 A/B button (21)
9 JUMP button (10)
!º PIP operation buttons (15 – 16)
(TV/video)
(freeze)
(swap)
(PIP)
V/v—for changing PIP PROGR
!¡ Timer setting buttons (13)
(wake up timer)
(sleep timer)
!™ PROGR +/– (program) buttons (9)
231
564
897
0
JUMP
-
/
--
PIC MODE
PROGR
A/B
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
Button function
For general TV and
PROGRAM INDEX
operations
For PIP operations
231
564
897
0
JUMP
-
/
--
PIC MODE
PROGR
A/B
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
43Additional Information
!£ Teletext operation buttons
Not available on this model.
(text)
(enlarge)
(reveal)
(hold)
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
(index)
(text clear)
!¢ FAVORITE button (14)
V/b/v/B/ENTER
!∞ SURROUND button (20)
!§ SOUND MODE button (12)
!¶ . (volume) +/– buttons (10)
!• DVD, VCR, MDP, CD, MD operation
buttons (24)
+/# (fastforward/search
forward)
( (play)
=/3 (rewind/search
backward)
r (record)
p (stop)
P (pause)
VIDEO u (power)
TITLE
!· PROGRAM INDEX operation buttons
(17 – 19)
PROGR INDEX
V/b/v/B/ENTER
PROGR +/–
231
564
897
0
JUMP
-
/
--
PIC MODE
PROGR
A/B
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
231
564
897
0
JUMP
-
/
--
PIC MODE
PROGR
A/B
MENU
PIP PROGR
ZOOM
IN
LEFT
FAVORITE
PROGR
INDEX
ZOOM
IN
RIGHT
SURROUND
SOUND
MODE
PIP PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
TV
ENTER
44
Additional Information
KV-EF34M90 Note
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Indicated on the rear of the TV
B/G, I, D/K, M
PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
NICAM Stereo B/G, I; A2 Stereo (German) B/G
VHF : E2 to E12 / UHF : E21 to E69 / CATV : S01 to
S03, S1 to S41
UHF : B21 to B68 / CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41
VHF : C1 to C12, R1 to R12 / UHF : C13 to C57, R21
to R60 / CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39
VHF : A2 to A13 / UHF : A14 to A79/
CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
75-ohm external terminal
15W + 15W*
Input: 4 Output: 1 phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Input: 4 Output: 1 phono jacks; 500 mVrms
Input: 2 Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Input: 1 phono jacks
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
sync negative
C
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio: 500 mVrms,
Output: 1 Stereo minijack
34 in.
86 Measured diagonally
80 Measured diagonally
859 × 661 × 574
83
Specifications
* 10% distortion
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony Corporation Tokyo, Japan
Power requirements
Power consumption (W)
Television system
Color system
Stereo system
Channel coverage
B/G
I
D/K
M
˘(Antenna)
Audio output (Speaker)
Number of terminal
(Video)
(Audio)
(S Video)
(Component
Video)
2 (Headphones)
Picture tube
Tube size (cm)
Screen size (cm)
Dimensions (w/h/d, mm)
Mass (kg)
