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Additional Information

Possible cause

Symptom

Solutions

• 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)

—

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR, and at the wall. (page 4)

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.
• Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 38)

• Display the SET UP menu and adjust

“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen. (page 33)

• Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 38)

—

—

Stereo broadcast sound

switches on and off or is

distorted.

or

The sound switches

between stereo and

monaural frequently.

“100” appears on the top

of the screen and there is

no Teletext display.

Teletext display is

incomplete

(snowy picture or double

images).

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.

• The channel carries no

Teletext broadcast.

• The connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

needs adjustment.

• The signal transmission is

too low.

• 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.

Summary of Contents for KV-EF34

Page 1: ...Trinitron Color TV 1998 by Sony Corporation KV EF34 3 864 789 11 3 Operating Instructions M61 Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference GB CT ...

Page 2: ... 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 o...

Page 3: ...ucing the menu system 27 Changing the A V CONTROL setting 29 Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting 31 Changing the SET UP setting 33 Changing the CH PRESET setting 36 Additional Information Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting shortcuts 42 Self diagnosis function 44 Identifying parts and controls 45 Specifications Back cover The features you will enjoy include FAVORITE CH for quick and easy program sel...

Page 4: ...nimal 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 Using Your New TV 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 ante...

Page 5: ...ure 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 autom...

Page 6: ...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 T...

Page 7: ...eo output Component video cable not supplied yellow L MONO white R red To 1 2 or 3 video input Signal flow To audio output Signal flow To component video input 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 vid...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...ing 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  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...

Page 10: ...elect 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 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP PIC MODE PROGR A B MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN L...

Page 11: ...GE 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 b b continued b b b b Chinese OSD ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER A V CONTROL DYNAM I C SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND OF F PICTURE MODE SET UP ENGL I SH CH I LD LOCK PR0 1 OF F P I C ROTAT I ON FAVOR I TE CH I NTE L L I GENT VOL ON LANGU...

Page 12: ...29 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 29 b b PIC MODE SOU...

Page 13: ... 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 tur...

Page 14: ...s 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 b b b 8 9 7 0 JUMP PROGR MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR INDEX ZOOM IN RIGHT SURROUND SOUND ...

Page 15: ...ss 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 31 You can change the position of the PIP screen see Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting on page 31 0 JUMP PROGR MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PR...

Page 16: ...ms 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 T...

Page 17: ...s 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 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP PIC MODE PROGR A B MENU ...

Page 18: ...e 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 1 2 3 4 12 5 11 6 10 9 8 7 8 1 2 3 4 12 5 11 6 10 9 8 7 FAVORITE CH 7 PR 12 6 PR 1...

Page 19: ...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 31 Note When displaying multiple programs only the sound of the main screen is heard ...

Page 20: ... 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 0 JUMP PROGR MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT F...

Page 21: ...de and the u  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 b 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP PIC MODE A B MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR INDEX ZOOM IN RIGHT SURROUND SOUND MODE PIP PROGR ENTER A B NICAM MONO Stereo sound Regular sound NICAM MAIN MONO Main sound Regular sound NICA...

Page 22: ...il 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 ...

Page 23: ...o Teletext broadcast 100 is displayed at the top left corner of the screen To turn off Teletext Press b A B 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 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 ENTER P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03 59 09 Fom Singapore To PARIS To OSAKA To ROMA To SYDNEY Day Dep Arr Flight Alrcraft 1 6 220 0588 SQ28 747 2 2...

Page 24: ...w and blue To access a FASTEXT menu Press the color coded button on the remote corresponding to the menu you want The menu page appears on the screen after a few seconds Do this Press Each time you press the screen changes as follows Teletext n Teletext and TV n TV Press An overview of the Teletext contents including page numbers appears on the screen Press the number buttons to enter the three di...

Page 25: ...DE 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 op...

Page 26: ...k 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 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 TITL...

Page 27: ...he 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 v...

Page 28: ...s 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 MUL T I P I CTURE P I P OF F SWAP TW I N ON PROGRAM I NDEX PIP POSITION 0 JUMP PROGR MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR ...

Page 29: ... 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 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR INDEX ZOOM IN RIGHT SURROUND SOUND PIP PROGR ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER b b ENTER ENTER For PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE SURROUND Select either DYNAMIC STANDARD SOFT PERSONAL or ADJUST either DYNAMIC D...

Page 30: ...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 27 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 pic...

Page 31: ...ures 1 Press MENU 2 Press V or v to select then press ENTER MENU V b v B ENTER b b MUL T I P I CTURE P I P OF F SWAP TW I N ON PROGRAM I NDEX PIP POSITION continued 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP PIC MODE A B MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR INDEX ZOOM IN RIGHT SURROUND SOUND MODE PIP PROGR ENTER PROGR INDEX A V CONTROL DYNAM I C SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND OF F PICTURE MODE ...

Page 32: ...he 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...

Page 33: ...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 34 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 fa...

Page 34: ...l 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 PR0 6 ON P I C ROTAT I ON FAVOR I TE CH I NTE L L I GENT VOL ON LANGUAGE CH I LD LOCK SE...

Page 35: ...o 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 FAVOR I TE CH MODE AUTO AUTO 1 PR0 1 MANUA L 2 PR0 2 3 PR0 6 4 PR0 8 FAVOR I TE CH MODE MANUA L 1 PR0 1 5 PR0 9 2 PR0 2 6 PR1 1 3 PR0 6 7 PR1 3 4 PR0 8 FAVOR I TE CH MODE MANUA ...

Page 36: ... MANUAL PROGRAM SKIP TV SYS COL SYS To preset channels automatically preset channels manually See Presetting channels manually on page 37 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...

Page 37: ...nel 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 MANUA L PROGRAM PR 1 0 TV SYS B G SENS H I GH VHF LOW F I N...

Page 38: ...t 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 b b b b b ENTER ENTE...

Page 39: ...oster 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 36 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 37 Check the power cord antenna and the VCR connections Press u power Press U main power on the TV to turn of...

Page 40: ...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 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...

Page 41: ...pears on the top of the screen and there is no Teletext display Teletext display is incomplete snowy picture or double images 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 The channel carries ...

Page 42: ...VCR Check the antenna direction Incorrect antenna direction may cause Check the antenna type Wrong type of antenna may cause No picture Snowy picture Check the connection on the wall antenna terminal Loose connection may cause Snowy picture Distorted sound Check if you need a booster to increase the signal level Too strong signal levels may cause Distorted picture Noisy sound Antenna connection ...

Page 43: ... SQ6 747 4 6 0930 2015 CX522 L10 1 2210 0610 SQ21A 747 2 2100 0835 SQ21A 747 Connection to TV Check the connection on the VCR and on the TV Loose connection may cause Snowy picture Distorted sound No picture For more information refer to Troubleshooting on page 39 or consult your dealer for guidance AC Connection Check the connection on the AC socket Loose connection may cause no power no picture ...

Page 44: ...es indicates the possible causes 1 Check that the red flashes of the u  indicator are about 3 seconds per interval 2 Count the number of times the u  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  indicator flashed Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV Front of TV u Â...

Page 45: ...ated 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 28 7 MENU buttons 28 8 AUTO PROGR program button 5 9 U main power button 9 continued ONE PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING ...

Page 46: ... 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 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 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...

Page 47: ...ch 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 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 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 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 JUMP PIC MODE PROGR A B MENU PIP PROGR ZOOM IN LEFT FAVORITE PROGR ...

Page 48: ...s 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 CB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms CR 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 no...

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