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Sony KV-EF34 Operating Instructions Manual

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Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
KV-EF34
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-864-789-21 (3)
M91
M80
M31

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  • Page 1 3-864-789-21 (3) Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KV-EF34 ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. Do not open the cabinet or the rear cover of the Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object TV.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV 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 ....................

  • Page 4: Using Your New Tv

    Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below. Antenna cable (not supplied) IEC connector (not supplied) : Signal flow Antenna cable (not supplied) CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Insert The Batteries Into The Remote

    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.

  • Page 6: Connecting Optional Components

    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 25. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the … (video input) jacks Front of TV S video cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

  • Page 7: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player Connect … 1, 2, or 3 (video input) / (audio/video) connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player. DVD player LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO L(MONO) To … 1, 2, or 3 (video input) Audio/Video cable (yellow) (not supplied)

  • Page 8: Securing The Tv

    Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole. Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the TV and a wall or pillar.

  • Page 9: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV This section explains various functions PIC MODE and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons JUMP MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND MODE...
  • Page 10 Watching the TV (continued) ¤ PIC MODE … JUMP JUMP MENU MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND MODE PROGR PROGR +/– VIDEO . +/– TITLE Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily The u indicator on the TV lights up red.

  • Page 11: Changing The Menu Language

    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 27. Press MENU. A / V CON T RO L : DYNAM I C PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE : DYNAM I C...

  • Page 12: Selecting The Picture Mode

    Watching the TV (continued) Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE PIC MODE repeatedly until the DYNAMIC STANDARD desired picture mode is selected. PERSONAL SOFT Select DYNAMIC receive high contrast pictures. STANDARD receive normal contrast pictures. SOFT receive mild contrast pictures. PERSONAL receive the last adjusted picture setting from the ADJUST option in the A/V CONTROL menu (see page 29).

  • Page 13: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time WAKE UP TIMER:10M After 10 minutes appears. WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M WAKE UP TIMER:OFF No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.

  • Page 14: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Viewing your favorite channels JUMP —FAVORITE CHANNEL MENU PIP PROGR You can display seven “FAVORITE” ZOOM ZOOM V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER LEFT RIGHT channels for quick and easy selection. PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR FAVORITE The last seven channels selected with SOUND SURROUND MODE...

  • Page 15: Watching Two Programs At The Same

    Watching two JUMP programs at the MENU PIP PROGR same time ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT V/b/v/B —PIP, TWIN PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND MODE With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or PROGR TWIN pictures features, you can display a different TV program or video within or beside the main picture.
  • Page 16 Watching two programs at the same time—PIP, TWIN (continued) Additional PIP/TWIN pictures tasks Press change a TV program in the PIP V or v. For a video input, press screen or in the right TWIN picture swap pictures between the main and PIP screens freeze the PIP screen To unfreeze the screen, press the button again.

  • Page 17: Displaying Multiple Programs

    Displaying multiple PIC MODE programs —PROGRAM INDEX The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays all of the preset TV programs and the video inputs on twelve or seven sub JUMP screens for direct selection. MENU PIP PROGR V/b/v/B/ENTER ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE...
  • Page 18 Displaying multiple programs—PROGRAM INDEX (continued) 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.
  • Page 19 To return to the normal screen Press PROGR INDEX again, or: 1 Select “PROGR INDEX” from the MULTI PICTURE menu. 2 Press ENTER. • You can also display multiple programs using the menu (see “Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 31). Note •...

  • Page 20: Listening With Surround Sound

    Listening with JUMP surround sound MENU PIP PROGR The surround feature enables you to ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall PROGR FAVORITE INDEX or movie theater. PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND MODE SURROUND PROGR VIDEO TITLE Press SURROUND...

  • Page 21: Selecting A Stereo Or Bilingual

    Selecting a stereo or bilingual PIC MODE program (KV-EF34M91/EF34M31 only) You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. JUMP MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND MODE Press A/B...
  • Page 22 Selecting a stereo or bilingual program (continued) When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) A2 (German) stereo STEREO MONO (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) A2 (German) bilingual MAIN (Main sound) (Sub sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System Receiving area NICAM...

  • Page 23: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext PIC MODE (KV-EF34M91/EF34M31 only) … Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. JUMP MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR...
  • Page 24 Viewing Teletext (continued) Additional Teletext tasks Do this display a Teletext page on the TV Press picture Each time you press , the screen changes as follows: Teletext n Teletext and TV n TV. check the contents of a Teletext service Press An overview of the Teletext contents, including page numbers, appears on the screen.

  • Page 25: Operating Optional Components

    Operating optional Number buttons components JUMP You can use the supplied remote to MENU MENU PIP PROGR operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8mm, VHS, MDP, CD, or DVD. V/b/v/B/ENTER ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR...
  • Page 26 Operating optional components (continued) Operating a VCR using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO u record ( while pressing r. play stop fast forward ()) rewind the tape (0) pause Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward ()) or + or =during playback.
  • Page 27 Select the color system: AUTO n PAL n SECAM n NTSC3.58 n NTSC4.43 * The BBE is manufactur ed by Sony Corporation under license fr om BBE Sound, Inc. It is cover ed by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The wor “BBE”...
  • Page 28 Introducing the menu system (continued) How to use the menu Press MENU to A / V CON T RO L MENU : DYNAM I C display the menu. PICTURE MODE PIP PROGR SOUND MODE : DYNAM I C SURROUND : OF F ZOOM ZOOM ENTER...

  • Page 29: Changing The A/V Control Setting

    Changing the A/V CONTROL setting JUMP The A/V CONTROL menu allows you to adjust the picture and sound settings. MENU MENU PIP PROGR V/b/v/B/ENTER ZOOM ZOOM ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND Press MENU. A / V CON T RO L : DYNAM I C PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE : DYNAM I C...
  • Page 30 Changing the A/V CONTROL setting (continued) Adjusting the ADJUST options under PICTURE MODE Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., ENTER ENTER COLOR), then press ENTER. C O L O R Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v/B to Press V/b to PICTURE...

  • Page 31: Changing The Multi Picture Setting

    Changing the MULTI PICTURE PIC MODE setting The MULTI PICTURE menu allows you to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP), TWIN pictures, or PROGRAM INDEX features. JUMP MENU PIP PROGR MENU ZOOM ZOOM ENTER V/b/v/B/ENTER LEFT RIGHT PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PROGR INDEX PIP PROGR SOUND SURROUND...
  • Page 32 Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting (continued) Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting (continued) Press V or v to select the desired option (see the ENTER ENTER table below), then press ENTER. Select PIP POSITION change the position of the PIP scr een. Press V or v to select the desir ed position, then pr ess ENTER.

  • Page 33: Changing The Set Up Setting

    Changing the SET UP setting Number buttons The SET UP menu allows you to: change the menu language (see page 11), JUMP block channels, adjust the picture position, program your favorite MENU MENU PIP PROGR channels, and adjust the volume automatically.
  • Page 34 Changing the SET UP setting (continued) Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) After selecting CHILD LOCK, press either ENTER V or v, or the number S E T UP buttons (or PROGR +/–) to LANGUAGE/ select the desired CH I L D L OCK PR 0 6 P I C ROT A T I ENTER channel, then press...
  • Page 35 Changing the favorite channel setting After selecting FAVORITE F A VOR I T E CH MODE : AU TO AU TO CH, make sure MODE is 1 . PR 0 1 MANUA L ENTER selected, then press 2 . PR 0 2 3 .
  • Page 36 Changing the CH. PRESET setting JUMP The CH. PRESET menu allows you to adjust the setup of your TV. For MENU MENU PIP PROGR example, you can manually tune in a V/b/v/B/ENTER channel with a weak signal that fails to ZOOM ZOOM ENTER...
  • Page 37 Presetting channels manually After selecting MANUAL PROGRAM, select the program number to MANUA L PROGRAM which you want to preset PR : T V S Y S : B / G a channel. ENTER S ENS : H I GH (1) Make sure “PR”...

  • Page 38: Fine Tuning Feature

    Changing the CH.PRESET setting (continued) If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the FINE tuning MANUA L PROGRAM feature. PR : 0 1 AU TO T V S Y S : I (1) Press V or v to select MANUA L ENTER...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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. Symptom Solutions Possible cause Snowy picture • Check the antenna cable and connection • The connection is loose or on the TV, VCR, and at the wall.
  • Page 40 TV. from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, power generators, • Adjust the antenna direction for etc. minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. • Broadcast signals are Double images or reflected by nearby •...
  • Page 41 Stereo broadcast sound • The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a switches on and off or is Sony dealer for advice. needs adjustment. distorted. • Press A/B until better sound is • The broadcast signal has a heard.

  • Page 42: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Count the number of times the u indicator flashes. Press U (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the u indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.

  • Page 43: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING 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 (28) 7 MENU +/–...

  • Page 44: Remote Control

    Identifying parts and controls (continued) Remote control PIC MODE PIC MODE JUMP JUMP MENU MENU PIP PROGR PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ENTER ENTER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT PROGR PROGR FAVORITE INDEX FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR PIP PROGR SOUND SOUND SURROUND MODE...
  • Page 45 PIC MODE PIC MODE JUMP JUMP MENU MENU PIP PROGR PIP PROGR ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ENTER ENTER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT PROGR PROGR FAVORITE INDEX FAVORITE INDEX PIP PROGR PIP PROGR SOUND SOUND SURROUND SURROUND MODE MODE PROGR PROGR VIDEO VIDEO TITLE...
  • Page 46 Additional Information...
  • Page 47 Additional Information...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    34 in. Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally 859 × 661 × 574 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) * 10% distortion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information Tokyo, Japan...

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