Sony Trinitron KV-ES34, Trinitron KV-ES29 Operating Instructions Manual

3-867-756-22 (1)

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.

KV-ES34
KV-ES29

© 1999 Sony Corporation

M91
M81
M80
M31

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
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.

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.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Disconnect the TV if you
are not going to use it for several days.

Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow
children to climb onto it.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

2

Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.

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 ............................................................................................ 9

Watching the TV ........................................................................................ 10

Advanced Operations

Selecting the picture and sound

modes .................................................. 14

Viewing higher quality pictures ...... 15

Viewing your favorite channels....... 16

Watching two programs at the same

time ...................................................... 17

Displaying multiple programs ........19

Listening with surround sound ....... 22

Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs (KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/

Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Introducing the menu system ..........29

Changing the “A/V CONTROL”
setting

............................................ 32

Changing the “MULTI PICTURE”
setting

............................................ 35

Changing the “FEATURE”setting

Changing the “SET UP” setting ..

Changing the “CH PRESET”
setting

........................................... 42

ES29M31 only).................................... 23

Viewing Teletext (KV-ES34M91/
ES34M81/ES34M31/ES29M81/

ES29M31 only).................................... 25

Operating optional components ...... 27

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis function...................... 45

Troubleshooting ................................. 46

Identifying parts and controls ......... 50

Specifications ...................... Back cover

Using Your New TV

GB

.. 37

39

The features you will enjoy include:

• “DRC-MF” for viewing higher quality
pictures (page 15)

• “FAVORITE CH” for quick and easy
program selection (page 16)

• “PIP” & “TWIN” for viewing two
programs (page 17)

• “PROGRAM INDEX“ for displaying
multiple programs (page 19)

• “PICTURE MODE”/“SOUND MODE”/
“SURROUND” for customizing your TV
(pages 14 and 22)

•

“WIDE MODE” to view 16:9 pictures (page 38)

Your TV also offers the following features:

• Menu language options
— English/Chinese/Arabic (page 12)

• “CHILD LOCK” for locking out specific
channels (page 40)

• “INTELLIGENT VOL” for automatic
volume adjustment (page 39)

• “FINE” tuning feature (page 44)

• Button Joystick on the remote control
for easier operation (page 12)

•

“ECO MODE” to save energy (page 38)

•

“GAME MODE” for video games (page 38)

3

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

or

Antenna cable (not supplied)

IEC connector
(not supplied)

Antenna cable (not supplied)

CAUTION

Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;
otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other
terminals to the ground could occur.

Connecting a VCR

To play a video tape, press t (see page 11).

Antenna cable (not supplied)

To antenna

VIDEO OUT

To video and
audio outputs

4

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output

AUDIO
R L

VIDEO IN

VCR

S video cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO

To S video
output

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

To (antenna)

Rear of TV

To
(S video input)

L

(MONO)

R

1

2

: Signal flow

Y

B

C

CR

DIGITAL IN

L

(DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM)

3

R

To t 1, 2 or 3 (video input)

(yellow)

-L (MONO) (white)

-R (red)
: Signal flow

Step 2

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.

• When both the (S video input) and t 1 (video input) are connected,
the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input

to t 1 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.

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Insert the batteries into
the remote

Notes

• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.

• To operate some of the functions of your TV, you may have to open the
remote control cover.

Step 3

Preset the channels automatically

Side panel

2

…4

L

(MONO)

≥

R

AUTO

PROGR

2

AUTO

PROGR

Notes

• To stop the automatic channel presetting, press MENU twice.

• If your TV has preset an unwanted channel or cannot preset a particular
channel, then preset your TV manually (see page 43).

• To open the side panel of your TV, push on it until you hear a click, then it
will open.

AUTO PROGRAM

01

:

PR
TV SYS : AU TO

VHF LOW

b

b

U

g

U

1

1

PUSH

b

PUSH

2

…4

L

(MONO)

≥

R

AUTO

PROGR

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5

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

Video game equipment

Side panel

or

Camcorder

To S video output

To video and
audio outputs

To
(S video input)

S video cable
(not supplied)

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

To … 4
(video input)

2

L

≥

R

(MONO)

AUTO

PROGR

…4

Notes

• When connecting video game equipment, display the “FEATURE” menu

and select “ON” for “GAME MODE” to adjust the picture setting that is
suitable for video games (see page 38).

• You can also connect video equipment to the t 1, 2, or 3 (video input)

jacks at the rear of your TV.

• When both the (S video input) and t 4 (video input) are connected,

the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input
to t 4 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.

Connecting audio/video equipment using the T
(monitor output) jacks

Rear of TV

Y

C

B

C

R

(MONO)

L

23

1

L

RR

(DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM)

DIGITAL IN

To video and
audio inputs

Antenna cable (not supplied)

To
antenna
output

VCR

: Signal flow

Audio system

or

To
audio
inputs

(yellow)

-L (MONO)

(white)

-R (red)

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To T
(monitor
output)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Note

Audio cable
(not supplied)

: Signal flow

• If you select “DVD” on your TV screen, no signal will be output at the

T (monitor output) jacks (see page 11).

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.

3 Using a component video cable, connect Y, C

input) on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y, CB, and CR output
connectors on your DVD player.

4 Press t on the remote or the TV until “DVD” appears on the screen.

B, and CR under (component video

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Component video cable
(not supplied)

To component
video output

To audio
output

Y

CB CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

To
(component video input)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Y

B

C

C

R

L

R

DIGITAL IN

(DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM)

: Signal flow

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

DVD
player

To coaxial
digital
output

VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial digital
connecting
cord (not
supplied)

COAXIAL

To L (white)

R (red)

To DIGITAL IN
(digital input)

Notes

• Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently:

Connect To (on the DVD player)

Y (green) Y

CB (blue) Cb, B-Y or PB

CR (red) Cr, R-Y or PR

• When connecting to (component video input) on your TV, you must
connect Y, CB, and CR to receive the video signals, and at least connect
DIGITAL IN to receive digital audio signals or connect L and R to receive
analog audio signals (see page 34).

• When making connections to DIGITAL IN under (component video
input) on your TV, always set “DIGITAL IN: OFF” in the “A/V
CONTROL” menu. After completing all connections, then set “DIGITAL
IN: ON”. If you set “DIGITAL IN: ON” while still making connections to

DIGITAL IN (component video input), a loud noise may suddenly
come out from the speakers, affecting your hearing and causing damage
to the speakers (see page 34).

continued

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7

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 audio/video
output

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

LINE OUT

To t 1, 2, or 3
(video input)

L

(MONO)

(yellow)

-L (MONO) (white)

-R (red)

R

1

23

: Signal flow

Notes

• Since the high quality pictures on a DVD disc contain a lot of information,

picture noise may appear. In this case, adjust the sharpness (“SHARP”)
under “PERSONAL ADJUST” in the “PICTURE MODE” menu (see
page 33).

• Connect your DVD player directly to your TV. Connecting the DVD

player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise.

8

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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

A

the rear of the TV using the provided hole.

OR

Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the

B

TV and a wall or pillar.

20 mm

3.8 mm

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A

B

OR

Note

• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

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9

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.

ENTERMENU –

+

…

–

PROGR

+

1 indicator

U

Press ! to turn on the TV.

1

When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the TV is lit red), press 1/1
on the remote or on the TV.

Press PROGR +/– or the

2

number buttons to select
the TV channel.

For double digit numbers,
press ÷, then the number
(e.g., for 25, press ÷, then
2 and 5).

A/B

123
456
7809

PIC

MODE

FAVORITE

U

PROGR

JUMP

SOUND
MODE

SURROUND

MENU PROGR

ENTER

or

Number buttons

PROGR

INDEX

PROGR +/–

123
456
7809

JUMP

Note

• When you turn on the TV, either the program number or video mode is
displayed for approximately 40 seconds. The ECO MODE ( ) icon will
also appear if “ECO MODE” in the “FEATURE” menu is set “ON” (see
page 38).

To select a TV program quickly

(1) Press and hold PROGR +/–.
(2) Release PROGR +/– when the desired program number appears.

Note

• When you select a TV program quickly, the picture may be disrupted.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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ENTERMENU –

…

+

–

PROGR

+

DRC-MF

A/B

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123
456

1 indicator

U

7809

PIC

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

SOUND

MODE

SURROUND

PROGR

MENU PROGR

JUMP

INDEX

MENU

DRC-MF

VIDEO

TITLE

+

PROGR

Additional tasks

To

Turn off temporarily

Turn off completely

Adjust the volume

Mute the sound

Watch the video input
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)

Jump back to the previous channel

Display the on-screen information*

* Some picture/sound settings, and either the program number or video

mode are displayed. The on-screen display for the picture/sound settings
disappears after about 3 seconds.

PRESET

ENTER

VTR 1 2 3 DVD

ENTER

+/–

TV

Press

1/1.
The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red.

! on the TV.

2+/–.

%.

t (or t on the TV) to select “VIDEO 1”,
“VIDEO 2”, “VIDEO 3”, “VIDEO 4”or “DVD”.
To return to the TV screen, press a (or t on the TV).

JUMP.

.

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11

A/V CONTROL

DRC-MF: DRC1250

SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF

PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC

SET UP

:

ENGL I SH

C

HILD LOCK:PR0 1 OF F

FF

PIC ROTATION
FAVORI TE CH

INTELLIGENT VOL:O

LANGUAGE

Watching the TV (continued)

SET UP

:

ENGL I SH

CH I L D LOCK
PIC ROTATI
FAVORI TE C

INTELLIGEN

LANGUAGE/

Using the Remote Control Button Joystick ( )

You can select the menu item on the
screen by moving up, down, left or
right (see page 31).

To confirm a selected item, press

.
You can also press ENTER on the remote
to confirm a selected item.

To move

To confirm

7809

PIC

MODE

FAVORITE

PRESET

SOUND

MODE

MENU PROGR

ENTER

VTR 1 2 3 DVD

JUMP

SURROUND

PROGR

INDEX

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 29.

Press MENU.

1

Move up or down to

2

select , then press .

Make sure “LANGUAGE”

3

is selected then press .

Move up or down to

4

select the desired
language (e.g., “ ”),
then press

.

The selected menu
language appears.

To return to the normal screen

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Press MENU.

MENU

b

bb

b

bb

Setting the Wake Up timer

Press until the desired

1

period of time appears.

WAKE UP TIMER:10M

After 10 minutes

The Wake Up timer starts
immediately after you
have set it.

Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.

2

Press 1/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off

3

automatically.

The

indicator on the TV lights up orange.

WAKE UP TIMER:OFF

No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours

To cancel the Wake Up timer

Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn off the TV’s
main power.

Note

• 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

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WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M

Press until the desired
period of time appears.

The Sleep timer starts
immediately after you
have set it.

To cancel the Sleep timer

Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn the TV off.

SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M

After 30 minutes

SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M

No Sleep Timer

After 60 minutes

After 90 minutes

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Advanced Operations

Selecting the picture
and sound modes

You can select picture and sound modes
and adjust the setting to your preference
in the “PERSONAL” option.

Selecting the picture mode

Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until the
desired picture mode is
selected.

Select

“DYNAMIC”

“STANDARD”

“HI-FINE”

“PERSONAL”

To

receive high contrast pictures.

receive normal pictures.

receive higher resolution pictures with mild contrast.

receive the last adjusted picture setting from the “ADJUST” option in the
“A/V CONTROL” menu (see page 33).

Selecting the sound mode

MODE

PIC

FAVORITE

PRESET

PIC

SOUND

MODE

MODE

MENU PROGR

ENTER

VTR 1 2 3 DVD

SURROUND

PROGR

INDEX

DYNAMIC

PERSONAL

SOUND MODE
PIC MODE

STANDARD

HI-FINE

Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until the
desired sound mode is
selected.

Select

“DYNAMIC”

“DRAMA”

“SOFT”

“PERSONAL”

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Advanced Operations

SOUND

MODE

DYNAMIC

≥

PERSONAL

≥

DRAMA

≥

SOFT

≥

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 33).

Tip

• You can also set the picture and sound modes using the menu (see
“Changing the “A/V CONTROL” setting” on page 32).

Viewing higher
quality pictures

— “DRC-MF”

DRC-MF

A/B

DRC-MF

The Digital Reality Creation-Multi
Function (DRC-MF) feature allows you
to enjoy higher quality pictures on your
TV. You can select “DRC1250” to watch
super real (higher resolution) pictures,
or “DRC100” to reduce flicker if
necessary.

Press DRC-MF repeatedly
until you receive the

DRC-MF

desired picture quality.

Select

“DRC1250”

“DRC100”

Tip

• When the broadcast signal is weak, you may see some dots or noise on the

Note

• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when using the “PROGRAM INDEX”

To

select higher resolution pictures.

reduce flicker on the screen.

TV screen. To reduce this interference, display the “A/V CONTROL”
menu and select “ADJUST” in “PICTURE MODE”, then adjust “SHARP”
to reduce the sharpness (see page 33).

or “FAVORITE CH” feature, or when the “GAME MODE”, Picture-In­Picture (“PIP”), or “TWIN” mode is turned “ON”.

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FAVORITE

JUMP

PIC

SOUND

MODE

MODE

SURROUND

PROGR
INDEX

MENU PROGR

ENTER

DRC-MF: DRC1250 DRC-MF: DRC100

Advanced Operations

The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

Advanced Operations

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Viewing your

FAVORITE CH

7.PR 12 6.PR 10 5.PR 08 4.PR 06

3.PR 04

2.PR 03

1.PR 01

8

1

3

4

12 10 8 6

FAVORITE CH

favorite channels

— “FAVORITE CH”

You can display seven favorite channels
for quick and easy selection.

The last seven channels selected with
the number buttons are displayed in
“AUTO” mode. You can set up your
own favorite channels in “MANUAL”
mode under the “FAVORITE CH” menu
(see “Changing the favorite channel
setting” on page 41).

Selecting a favorite channel

7809

MODE

FAVORITE

PRESET

PIC

SOUND
MODE

MENU PROGR

ENTER

VTR 1 2 3 D VD

TV

JUMP

SURROUND

PROGR

INDEX

FAVORITE

ENTER

Press FAVORITE.

1

Move up, down, left

2

or right to select the
desired channel (e.g. PR

8), then press

Press again.

3

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FAVORITE

FAVORITE CH

b

12 10 8 6

.

bb

1

3

4

b

Note

• When you use your TV for the first time, seven preset channels appear.