Page 2 - ATTENTION
KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 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 ser...
Page 5 - Trademark Information
KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Trademark Information WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of D...
Page 6 - Contents
KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Contents Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ....................................................................................................... 1Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 1 Packa...
Page 8 - Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega; Overview; Package Contents; Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:; DRC; Unlike; Favorites Menu; : Allows you to select from 16 of your favorite
1 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 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 characteri...
Page 10 - Setting Up the TV; Front Panel; MENU
3 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. About the AC Power Cord The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the plug upwa...
Page 11 - Rear Panel; RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box.
4 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Rear Panel 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM/ PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL Jack Description 1 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDE...
Page 12 - Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna; VHF and UHF; TV
5 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. Cable or An...
Page 13 - Cable; setting in the Channel Settings to; On; or; Off; Cable Box Only; For best results, use this connection if:; RF Switch; Use the cable box
6 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Connecting Two RF Inputs If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna (over-the-air) and cable broadcast signals, you’ll need to use an optional A-B switch for RF inputs (not supplied), as shown below. Use the A-B selector...
Page 14 - Connecting Optional Equipment; Example of an S VIDEO Connection; Component video; Audio cable
7 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the outputs that ...
Page 15 - Coaxial cable
8 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) VCR and Cable or Antenna For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. To connect the VCR and Cable or Antenna 1 Connect the CATV cable or Antenna to the VCR’s input ja...
Page 16 - VCR and Cable Box
9 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. With this connection ...
Page 17 - Notes on Using This Connection; FUNCTION
10 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input. Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the ca...
Page 18 - Satellite Receiver; To connect a satellite receiver
11 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver ’s satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver ’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V...
Page 19 - To connect a satellite receiver and VCR
12 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable or Antenna to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter ’s two output jacks to th...
Page 21 - Component video cables
14 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (YP B P R ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component...
Page 22 - To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors
15 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (YP B P R ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player ’s a...
Page 23 - Camcorder; To connect a camcorder; Audio Receiver; To connect an audio system; Speaker; Watch the camcorder; To line input
16 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 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. To connect a camcorder 1 Use A/V cables to connect the ca...
Page 24 - To connect a device that has DVI OUT:; Watch the DVI device
17 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) DVI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the dev...
Page 25 - Watch the HDMI device
18 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) HDMI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: 1 Use the HDMI cable that came ...
Page 26 - Connecting a Device with Digital Audio IN Connector; Audio Amplifier
19 SETUP Setu p SETUP SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Connecting a Device with Digital Audio IN Connector You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. ❑ Using a RCA cable, connect the...
Page 27 - Setting Up the Channel List; Using Initial Setup; To run Initial Setup; For more details on using
20 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P Setu p SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 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 cor...
Page 28 - Using the Remote Control; Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
21 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on th...
Page 29 - Button Descriptions
22 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P SETUP R e mo te Co ntr o l KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Button Descriptions Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not funct...
Page 30 - Vv B b
23 SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote C o n tr o l SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) qs FUNCTIONButtons The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SAT/CABLE: Press ...
Page 31 - Programming the Remote Control; CODE SET; Notes
24 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P SETUP R e mo te Co ntr o l KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure...
Page 33 - Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control; All Equipment; POWER; JUMP; v B b
26 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP SET U P SETUP R e mo te Co ntr o l KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment...
Page 34 - B b; ENTER; SELECT; When the VCR is not
27 SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote C o n tr o l SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box SAT/CABLE FUNCTION Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a cha...
Page 35 - Using the Features; This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.; Watching TV; For a complete list of all
28 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Watching TV To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analo...
Page 36 - Using the Program Guide; To display the program guide:; on the TV’s remote control. The program guide appears,; Make Way for Ducks!; FAM; Program title and; V v; GUIDE
29 SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETU P Feat u re s KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Program Guide The program guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels. To display the program guide: Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control. The program guide appears, with...
Page 37 - Using Screen Mode; Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources; You can also access the Screen; enlarges the center portion of the; Wide Zoom; Normal; Full; Zoom
30 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP Fe at u re s SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using Screen Mode The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources. ❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following ...
Page 38 - Horizontal Expand; Vertical Expand
31 SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETU P Feat u re s KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example 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. If th...
Page 39 - Using Favorites Menu; For details on using the
32 SE TUP SE TUP SETUP Fe at u re s SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using Favorites Menu The Favorites Menu feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorites Menu option in the Menu, Channel Setting, or b...
Page 40 - Using the Menu; External Inputs
33 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Menu Overview Navigating Through Menu Exit: MENU External Inputs Favorites TV Settings MENU Select from connected equipment Antenna Picture Picture Mode Vivid Reset Picture Max Brightness 50 Color 55 Hue 0 Color Temp. Cool Sharpness 40 ClearEdge VM High Exi...
Page 41 - and press; Using TV in MENU
34 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Menu External Inputs in MENU The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings. 1 Select External Input...
Page 42 - Using the Picture Settings; The Picture Settings include the following options:; using the
35 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Picture Settings Selecting Picture Options The Picture Settings include the following options: To access the Picture Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Display Menu 2. Highlig...
Page 43 - button on the remote
36 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Select from High , Medium , Low , Off . Advanced Settings Select Program to choose among the Advanced Settings options. D...
Page 44 - Using the Sound Settings; The Sound Settings include the following options:; MTS is available only with analog programs.; button
37 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Sound Settings Selecting Sound Options The Sound Settings include the following options: To access the Sound Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight and s...
Page 45 - For having access to
38 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Alternate Audio (When available) When the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for instance, the audio may contain a different language), this option allows you to select from the available audio streams. Speaker ...
Page 46 - Using the Screen Settings; The Screen Settings include the following options:; button on the
39 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Screen Settings Selecting Screen Mode Options The Screen Settings include the following options: To access the Screen Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Display Menu 2. Highli...
Page 47 - Using the Channel Settings; The Channel Settings include the following options:; Select if you are using a TV antenna.
40 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Channel Settings Selecting Channel Options The Channel Settings include the following options: To access the Channel Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Display Menu 2. Highl...
Page 48 - Channels that you set to
41 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 29 ) and when you use the CH+/- buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when ...
Page 49 - Using the Parental Lock Settings; The Parental Lock Settings include the following options:; If you are not familiar with; For descriptions of
42 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Parental Lock Settings Selecting Parental Lock Options The Parental Lock Settings include the following options: The Parental Lock Settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content a...
Page 50 - You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the; Content-Based Ratings
43 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) US Models:Selecting Custom Rating Options For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 44.) Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the passwor...
Page 51 - button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the; English Rating
44 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 43 .) Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering t...
Page 52 - Using the Setup Settings; The Setup Settings include the following options:; The
45 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Setup Settings Selecting Setup Options The Setup Settings include the following options: To access the Setup Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight and s...
Page 53 - and
46 M e nus Menu s Menu s SET U P SETUP SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Programming Caption Vision If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 45), you can change the following settings: Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture. Press B or b to choose a...
Page 54 - Using the Applications Settings; The Applications Settings include the following options:
47 M e nus SETUP Menu s SETUP Menu s SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Using the Applications Settings Selecting Applications Options The Applications Settings include the following options: To access the Applications Settings, follow these steps: Press V / v to highlight. Press to select. 1. Dis...
Page 56 - Other Information; Glossary
49 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Other Information 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 and picture image. ...
Page 57 - Remote Control
50 O the r In fo SE TUP O the r In fo SET U P Oth er SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 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 (...
Page 59 - General
52 O the r In fo SE TUP O the r In fo SET U P Oth er SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) General Double images or ghosts ❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem. “Black box” on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup Settings and no text is availa...
Page 60 - Specifications; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.; Optional Accessories
53 O ther Info Oth er O ther In fo SETUP SETU P SETU P KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Picture Tube FD Trinitron ® tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC American TV St...
Page 61 - Index
54 KD-34XBR970 2-671-222- 21 (1) 0-9 buttons 23 , 28 4:3 Default settings 39 A Advanced Settings 36 Alternate Audio 38 antenna, connecting 5 Applications Settings 47 Audio Out 38 AUDIO OUT jack 4 audio receiver, connecting 16 Auto Program (channel setup) 20 , 40 Auto SAP, MTS setting 37 Auto Wide 39...
Page 64 - Operating Instructions
KD-34XBR970 2-671-222-21(1) KD-34XBR970 Operating Instructions © 2006 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A. 2-671-222-21(1) 2671222211Cover.indd 1 2671222211Cover.indd 1 1/4/2006 11:34:16 AM 1/4/2006 11:34:16 AM
