Sony KV-34XBR800 User Manual

You expect a Sony WEGA®television to be exceptional.

After all, the name has earned its reputation by taking

the breath away from consumers…and by leaving its

competition in the dust year after year. So just imagine

the pressure on WEGA XBR®televisions—the true best

of the best—to perform like no other television in the

world. Take a closer look and you’ll discover that XBR

television does not disappoint. In fact, it exceeds even

your wildest expectations…

Each XBR television is packed with the most advanced

features and delivers the most stunning image possible.

The highlights of XBR include:

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2002 Televisions

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1. All Sony digital still cameras and camcorders, except models DSC-D700, DSC-D770, DSCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A, store images on a Memory Stick media in the DCF file format, which is required for playback on these televisions. If the image file is re-named or manipulated the DCF file format must be restored before playback is possible. Images captured on all other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on a PC to the DCF file format (with third party software not supplied with the television) before they can be viewed.

2. Hi-Scan 1080i Display: Works through analog component video (Y/PB/PR) connections and DVI-HDTV interface. Not compatible with such digital connections that may become available in the future.

3. High-Definition reception: Free over-the-air broadcasts where available (check with your cable operator for compatability) and/or DIRECTV

high-

definition subscription services through a DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver.

4. Power output: All channels driven into 8 ohms, 50 Hz – 20,000 Hz at no more than 10% THD, measured from auxiliary input to load.

HD Detailer

™

Wideband

Video Amplifier

All televisions have a video amplifier, the device that takes the original video source and “amplifies” it to deliver a useable signal to your television screen. The bandwidth rating of a video amplifier determines the amount of detail that can be displayed on a television. Sony’s HD Detailer wideband video amplifier delivers great detail on even the finest images by getting the most out of high-bandwidth sources, such as the 1080i signal available from some set-top boxes and satellite feeds.

The Wideband

Video Amplifier

preserves detail on

High-Definition 1080i sources.

Hi-Scan 1080i™Display

It doesn’t get any better than this. Sony’s Hi-Scan 1080i

inputs accept the full 1080i signal from a High-Definition

receiver, such as Sony’s SAT-HD200, or satellite and reproduce an image that’s truly incredible. These inputs also allow you to experience the full impact of progressive scan (480p) DVD players for unbelievable home theater viewing.

To let you enjoy movies in their full glory, Sony’s CineMotion reverse 3-2 pull-down technology preserves the integrity of movie film frames to create exceptional, consistent fine details in 480-line progressive scan (480p).

CineMotion

™

Reverse 3-2 Pull-Down Technology

100

Clarity

Reality

For optimal viewing, customization is key. Sony’s proprietary Digital Reality Creation technology allows you to customize the detail levels (Reality) and the smoothness (Clarity) of the TV picture to create the image that’s most pleasing to you. DRC™ circuitry also means you can achieve your ideal picture performance–even despite the many variables that affect the picture, like incoming signal, viewing conditions, and personal preferences.

Digital Reality Creation

™

Multi-Function V1

You can now customize

the level of DRC

depending on the signal

strength and viewing

environment.

Product

Specifications

Memory Stick

Media Playback

It’s the fastest way from your camera to your television. If you’re one of the millions that have a digital camera, camcorder or computer that utilizes Memory Stick® media, then you can enjoy these awesome images on your WEGA television.

Simply insert the Memory Stick media into the slot on the front of the television and choose one of two menu options:

“Slide Show” displays full-screen photos, one after another. “Set Up” allows you to set Slide Show interval, repeat option, rotate photos and display file information.

“Index” displays a “thumbnail” image of all photos, which can be accessed with the remote control.

KV-34XBR800 KV-36XBR800/KV-40XBR800

Screen size, diagonal 34 36/40

Aspect Ratio 16:9 4:3

FD Trinitron

WEGA®TV Yes Yes

Hi-Scan 1080i™ Display Yes Yes

DRC™ Multi-Function circuitry V1 V1

CineMotion™ Reverse 3-2 pull-down Yes Yes

3D Digital Comb Filter Yes Yes

ClearEdge VM™ Wideband Velocity Modulation

Yes Yes

TruSurround

SRS® Sound processing Yes Yes

Total audio power

7.5W x 2 7.5W x 2

15W Subwoofer 15W Subwoofer

DAC speaker system DAC 3D

Twin-View™ 2-Tuner Picture & Picture Yes Yes

MID™ X circuitry Yes Yes

Speed Surf™ channel selection Yes Yes

Freeze Memo Yes Yes

DVI-HDTV Interface Yes Yes

Component video input (Y/PB/PR) Yes Yes

S-Video inputs (rear/front) 2/1 2/1

HD Component video input (Y/PB/PR) 2 2

Dimensions: Width (approx.) 39 1/4” 40 1/8” 43 1/8”

994 mm 1020 mm 1093 mm

Dimensions: Height (approx.) 24 1/2” 31 1/8” 33”

622 mm 790 mm 836 mm

Dimensions: Depth (approx.) 23 3/8” 25 1/8” 26 1/8”

591.3 mm 639 mm 663 mm

Weight 206 lbs. 235 lbs., 14 oz. 304 lbs.

93.0 kg 107.0 kg 138.0 kg

Energy Star

compliant Yes Yes

Optional A/V cabinet SU-34XBR2 SU-36XBR8/SU-40XBR8

DVI-HDTV Interface

Sony Hi-Scan® televisions employ a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input which takes a high-bandwidth, uncompressed, high-speed signal from a digital video source, such as Sony’s SAT-HD200 High-Definition Receiver, and delivers it to the monitor. The overall result is a fully digital high-definition connection that’s becoming the industry standard… and one that lets viewers enjoy the purest HDTV signal possible.

2-Year Warranty

Sony is so confident in XBR® Televisions that we made our warranty better than ever! Now a full two years from date of purchase, you can rest assured in the quality of your XBR.

AUDIOOTHER VIDEO

CONVENIENCE

(SAT-HD200)