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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms.
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 ....................
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. Rear of TV 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;...
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 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see pages 11 and 27. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Side panel Video game equipment (S video input)
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Connecting a DVD player to (component video input) 1 Using an audio cable, 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 coaxial digital connecting cord, connect DIGITAL IN under (component video input) on your TV to the DIGITAL OUT, COAXIAL output connector on your DVD player.
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player to t (video input) Connect t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) / (audio/video) connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player. To t 1, 2, or 3 To audio/video (video input) output Audio/Video cable...
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.
Watching the TV DRC-MF This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons … MENU ENTER – – PROGR + JUMP SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX MENU PROGR...
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… MENU ENTER – – PROGR + DRC-MF 1 indicator JUMP JUMP SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX MENU MENU PROGR ENTER DRC-MF ENTER +/– PRESET VTR 1 2 3 DVD VIDEO TITLE PROGR + Additional tasks Press 1/1. Turn off temporarily The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red.
Watching the TV (continued) Using the Remote Control Button Joystick ( You can select the menu item on the screen by moving up, down, left or To move JUMP right (see page 31). To confirm a selected item, press SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND...
Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears. WAKE UP TIMER:10M After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND and sound modes PROGR SOUND MODE INDEX FAVORITE PIC MODE MENU PROGR You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “PERSONAL” option. ENTER PRESET VTR 1 2 3 DVD Selecting the picture mode...
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when using the “PROGRAM INDEX” or “FAVORITE CH” feature, or when the “GAME MODE”, Picture-In- Picture (“PIP”), or “TWIN” mode is turned “ON”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Viewing your favorite channels JUMP — “FAVORITE CH” SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX You can display seven favorite channels FAVORITE for quick and easy selection. MENU PROGR The last seven channels selected with the number buttons are displayed in ENTER “AUTO”...
Watching two programs at the same time DRC-MF — “PIP”, “TWIN” VIDEO With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or TITLE TWIN pictures features, you can display a different TV program or video within or beside the main picture. PROGR + PROGR – PROGR +/PROGR –...
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Watching two programs at the same time (continued) Additional PIP/TWIN pictures tasks Press/Move change a TV program in the PIP Press PROGR + or PROGR –. For a video input, screen or in the right TWIN picture press swap pictures between the main Press and PIP screens freeze the PIP screen...
Displaying multiple programs JUMP — “PROGRAM INDEX” SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PROGR INDEX all of the preset TV programs on twelve or seven sub screens for direct selection. MENU PROGR PROGR +/– ENTER PRESET VTR 1 2 3 DVD...
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Displaying multiple programs (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 Move up, down, left or right to move the frame to the screen of the program you want to watch.
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To return to the normal screen Press PROGR INDEX again, or: 1 Select “PROGRAM INDEX” from the “MULTI PICTURE” menu. 2 Press • You can also display multiple programs using the menu (see “Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 35). Note •...
Listening with surround sound DRC-MF The surround feature enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. JUMP SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX Press SURROUND SURROUND SURROUND: VIRTUAL SURROUND: TruSurround repeatedly until you receive the desired surround sound.
Enjoying stereo or bilingual DRC-MF programs (KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/ ES29M31 only) You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) JUMP stereo systems. SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want.
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Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs (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) Notes • If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically. •...
Viewing Teletext (KV-ES34M91/ES34M81/ ES34M31/ES29M81/ES29M31 only) Some TV stations broadcast an DRC-MF information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various VIDEO information, such as stock market TITLE reports and news. PROGR + PROGR – SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX DRC-MF...
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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.
Operating optional components DRC-MF VIDEO VIDEO I/1 You can use the supplied remote to TITLE Video equipment operate Sony video equipment such as operation buttons Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. PROGR + PROGR – SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR...
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Operating optional components (continued) Operating a VCR using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO I /1 record ( while pressing r. play stop fast forward ()) rewind the tape (0) pause Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward ()) + or =during playback.
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) 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. Return icon A/V CONTROL icon Name of the current S E T UP menu MULTI PICTURE icon...
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“AUTO” t“ PAL” t “SECAM” t “NTSC3.58” t “NTSC4.43” * 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.
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How to use the menu SOUND Press MENU to display MODE MODE SURROUND A / V CONTROL the menu. PROGR DRC-MF: DRC1250 FAVORITE INDEX PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC MENU SURROUND: OFF DIGITAL IN : OFF MENU PROGR Move the button ENTER joystick ( ) up,...
Changing the “A/V MENU CONTROL” setting MENU PROGR ENTER The “A/V CONTROL” menu allows you ENTER to adjust the picture and sound settings. Press MENU. A / V CONTROL DRC-MF: DRC1250 PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC MENU SURROUND: OFF DIGITAL IN : OFF Move up or down to...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” options under “PICTURE MODE” Move up or down to select the desired item (e.g., “COLOR”), then press COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press Move down or left to Move up or right to “PICTURE”...
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Changing the “A/V CONTROL” setting (continued) Setting the “DIGITAL IN” options In the “DIGITAL IN” A / V CONTROL menu, move up or DRC-MF : DRC down to select the PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE desired option (see table SURROUND : O below).
Changing the “MULTI PICTURE” setting DRC-MF The “MULTI PICTURE” menu allows VIDEO you to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP), TITLE TWIN pictures, or PROGRAM INDEX features. PROGR + PROGR – SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PROGR INDEX MENU MENU PROGR ENTER PRESET...
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Changing the “MULTI PICTURE” setting (continued) Move up or down to select the desired option (see the table below), then press Select “PIP” display the PIP screen within the main picture. Move up or down to select “ON”, then press To cancel, press or select “OFF”, then press “PIP POSITION”...
Changing the “FEATURE” setting DRC-MF The “FEATURE” menu allows you to change the size of the picture on the screen when receiving wide mode (16:9) picture signals. You can also adjust the picture setting that is suitable for viewing video games, and reduce the JUMP power consumption of your TV.
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Changing the “FEATURE” setting (continued) Move up or down to select the desired option (see the table below), then press Select “WIDE MODE” change the size of the picture when receiving wide-mode (16:9) picture signal. Move up or down to select “ON”, then press To restore the normal picture size, select “OFF”...
Changing the “SET UP” setting Number buttons The “SET UP” menu allows you to: JUMP change the menu language, block channels, adjust the picture position, SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND program your favorite channels, and PROGR FAVORITE INDEX adjust the volume automatically. MENU MENU PROGR...
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Changing the “SET UP” setting (continued) Blocking channels (“CHILD LOCK”) After selecting “CHILD LOCK”, either move or down, or press the number buttons (or SE T UP PROGR +/–) to select the L ANGUAGE E CH I L D LOCK PR 0 6 desired channel (e.g.
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Changing the favorite channel setting After selecting “FAVORITE F A VOR I T E CH MODE : AU TO AU TO CH”, make sure “MODE” 1 . PR 0 1 MANUA L is selected, then press 2 . PR 0 2 3 .
Changing the “CH PROGR FAVORITE INDEX PRESET” setting MENU MENU PROGR The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to adjust the setup of your TV. For ENTER ENTER example, you can manually tune in a PRESET VTR 1 2 3 DVD channel with a weak signal that fails to PRESET be tuned in by automatic presetting.
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, select the MANUA L PROGRAM program number to PR : which you want to preset T V S Y S : B / G a channel. S ENS : H I GH VH F L OW (1) Make sure “PR”...
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 feature. MANUA L PROGRAM PR : 1 0 AU TO (1) Move up or down T V S Y S : I MANUA L...
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Symptom Solutions Page • The connection is • Check the antenna cable and Snowy picture...
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• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function. mountains or buildings. – • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact • The antenna direction a Sony dealer for advice. needs adjustment. – • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if it inappropriate.
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• There is interference from external sources, the TV screen. e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. • Your TV may need • Contact your nearest Sony service indicator on servicing. center. your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals.
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Page Symptom Possible cause Solutions • Some shooting games Cannot play which involve pointing shooting games. a light beam at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle — – cannot be used with your TV. For detail, see the instruction manual supplied with the video game software.
Identifying parts and controls Front, top and side panels Top panel … MENU ENTER – – PROGR + Side panel …4 Front panel (MONO) ≥ AUTO PROGR Button Function Page Side panel Headphone jack. – AUTO PROGR Preset channels automatically. Front panel Turn off completely or turn on the TV.
Remote control The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions. DRC-MF Label color Button function For general TV operations White Green For Teletext operations Yellow For PIP operations JUMP Button Page Function SOUND Turn off temporarily or...
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Button Function Page DRC-MF Program Index operations Display all preset TV PROGR INDEX programs. View next/previous 12 TV PROGR +/– programs. Select desired channel. Select surround mode. SURROUND JUMP Stereo/bilingual operations (KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/ES29M31 only) SOUND MODE MODE SURROUND Select stereo/bilingual mode.
Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally 722 × 561 × 524 859 × 650 × 573 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Tokyo, Japan Additional Information...