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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
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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
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.
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Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.
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Table of Contents
WARNING
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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
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.. 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)
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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
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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
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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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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
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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).
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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.
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).
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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 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
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: 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.
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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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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
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FAVORITE
U
PROGR
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
SURROUND
MENU PROGR
ENTER
or
Number buttons
PROGR
INDEX
PROGR +/–
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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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1 indicator
U
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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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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
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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
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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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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).
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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Watching two
programs at the
same time
— “PIP”, “TWIN”
With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or
TWIN pictures features, you can display
a different TV program or video within
or beside the main picture.
Displaying the PIP screen
Press .
Displaying TWIN pictures
FAVORITE
MODE
DRC-MF
VIDEO
TITLE
+
PROGR
PROGR
–
PIC
SOUND
MODE
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
MENU
PROGR
ENTER
PROGR +/PROGR –
/
12
Press .
To return to the normal screen
Press (when in the PIP screen) or (when in the TWIN picture
screen).
Tip
• You can also display the PIP screen or TWIN pictures using the menu (see
“Changing the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 35).
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Watching two programs at the same time (continued)
Additional PIP/TWIN pictures tasks
To
change a TV program in the PIP
screen or in the right TWIN picture
swap pictures between the main
and PIP screens
freeze the PIP screen
change the position of the PIP screen
swap the right and left pictures of
the TWIN pictures
change the screen size of the TWIN
pictures
Press/Move
Press PROGR + or PROGR –. For a video input,
press .
Press .
Press .
To unfreeze the screen, press the button again.
Press D.
Press .
Move left to increase the left screen size.
Move right to increase the right screen size.
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Notes
• The button does not function in the TWIN pictures mode.
• When you display a video input on the PIP screen at a faster/slower
speed, the picture may be disrupted depending on the VCR type.
• If you display different color systems 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. This does not indicate
a malfunction of the TV.
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Displaying
16
1 234
12 5
11 6
10987
multiple
programs
— “PROGRAM INDEX”
The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays
all of the preset TV programs on twelve
or seven sub screens for direct selection.
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FAVORITE
MENU PROGR
ENTER
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
PRESET
TV
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
PROGR INDEX
PROGR +/–
Press PROGR INDEX.
The first twelve preset
programs appear one by
one, clockwise from the
upper left corner.
When the number of the
preset TV programs is less
than eight, 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
Main screen
b
Main screen
Sub screens
1
16
2
3
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Sub
screens
continued
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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.
1 234
12 5
11 6
10987
16
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.
1 234
b
12 5
11 6
10987
16
13 14 15 16
16
17
18
20
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2 Press
3 Press
.
again.
b
1 234
12 5
11 6
10987
8
8
b
Tip
• Pressing the number buttons directly displays the program.
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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 .
Tip
• You can also display multiple programs using the menu (see “Changing
the MULTI PICTURE setting” on page 35).
Note
• When displaying multiple programs, only the sound of the main screen is
heard.
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Listening with
surround sound
The surround feature enables you to
enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall
or movie theater.
A/B
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MODE
FAVORITE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
SURROUND
Press SURROUND
repeatedly until you
receive the desired
surround sound.
Select
“a VIRTUAL
“TruSurround
“SIMULATED
“OFF
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SURROUND
SURROUND: VIRTUAL
SURROUND: OFF
SURROUND: TruSurround
SURROUND: SIMULATED
To
listen to Dolby* Surround encoded sound.
”
listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.
”
listen to monaural sound with a stereo-like effect.
”
”
turn off the surround sound.
Notes
• The Virtual Dolby Surround of this model consists of Dolby Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic and TruSurround.
•
The “a VIRTUAL” (Virtual Dolby Digital) is only available when receiving
a Dolby Digital signal through the
input)
jack at the rear of your TV and “DIGITAL IN: ON” in the “A/V
DIGITAL IN (component video
CONTROL” menu is selected (see pages 7 and 32).
• When using the DIGITAL IN (component video input) jack at the rear
of your TV, the available surround modes depend on the type of digital
signal being received.
• SIMULATED uses SRS (MONO).
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“
TM
”
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS
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”.
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Enjoying stereo or
bilingual
programs
(KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/
ES29M31 only)
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual
programs of NICAM and A2 (German)
stereo systems.
Press A/B repeatedly until
you receive the sound you
want.
The on-screen display
changes to show the
selected sound and the
 indicator on the TV
lights up red.
When receiving a NICAM program
DRC-MF
A/B
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PIC
MODE
FAVORITE
A/B
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
A/B
NICAM
Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM stereo
NICAM bilingual
NICAM monaural
NICAM
(Stereo sound)
NICAM
MAIN
(Main sound)
NICAM
MAIN
(Main sound)
NICAM
SUB
(Sub sound)
Advanced Operations
MONO
(Regular sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
continued
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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
MONO
(Regular sound)
STEREO
(Stereo sound)
A2 (German) bilingual
MAIN
(Main sound)
Notes
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select
“MONO”. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural
program through the 8 (antenna) terminal
Press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen.
To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until
“AUTO” appears on the screen.
MONO
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”.
AUTO
SUB
(Sub sound)
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Viewing Teletext
P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09
From Singapore
To PARIS
To OSAKA
To ROMA
To SYDNEY
Day Dep/Arr Flight Alrcraft
1.6 220/0588 SQ28 747
2 2130/1225 PA115 L15
3 2115/1330 SQ26 747
2.7 2130/0745 SQ24
747
4 2300/0915 AZ487 747
2.5 1000/1715 SQ6 747
4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10
1 2210/0610 SQ21A 747
2 2100/0835 SQ21A 747
(KV-ES34M91/ES34M81/
ES34M31/ES29M81/ES29M31 only)
Some TV stations broadcast an
information service called Teletext
which allows you to receive various
information, such as stock market
DRC-MF
VIDEO
TITLE
reports and news.
+
PROGR
PROGR
–
PIC
SOUND
MODE
MODE
SURROUND
PROGR
MENU
DRC-MF
PROGR
INDEX
A/B
FAVORITE
A/B
(red, green,
ENTER
123
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 D VD
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yellow, blue)
Displaying Teletext
Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.
1
Press to display the
2
text.
A Teletext page (normally
the index page) is
displayed. If there is no
Teletext broadcast, “100?”
is displayed at the top left
corner of the screen after
approximately 10 seconds.
To turn off Teletext
Press a.
continued
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Viewing Teletext (continued)
Additional Teletext tasks
To
display a Teletext page on the TV
picture
check the contents of a Teletext service
select a Teletext page
hold (pause) a Teletext page
(stop the page from scrolling)
reveal concealed information
(e.g., an answer to a quiz)
enlarge the Teletext display
stand by for a Teletext page while watching
a TV program
* You can also select a Teletext page of any page number that appears in the
colored column at the bottom of the screen using the corresponding colorcoded button on the remote.
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-digit
page number of the desired Teletext page.* If you
make a mistake, reenter the correct page number. To
access the next or previous page, press PROGR +/–.
Press to display the symbol “ ” at the top left
corner of the screen. To resume normal Teletext
viewing, press or .
Press .
To conceal the information, press the button again.
Press .
Each time you press , the Teletext display
changes as follows: Enlarge upper half n Enlarge
lower half n Normal size.
1 Enter the Teletext page number that you want to
refer to, then press .
2 When the page number is displayed, press to
show the text.
Using FASTEXT
This feature allows you to quickly access a Teletext page that uses
FASTEXT. When a FASTEXT program is broadcast, colored menus
appear at the bottom of the screen. The color of each menu
corresponds to the color-coded buttons on the remote (red ,
green , yellow , 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.
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Operating
optional
components
DRC-MF
You can use the supplied remote to
operate Sony video equipment such as
Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD.
PIC
SOUND
MODE
MODE
FAVORITE
MENU
ENTER
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
Setting up the remote to work with other
connected equipment
Switch VTR to select the
desired equipment type
(see the chart below).
For example, to operate a
Sony 8 mm VCR:
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
PROGR
PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
+
–
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
PROGR
VIDEO I/ 1
Video equipment
operation buttons
MENU
VTR
To control
DVD
VTR1 (Beta)
VTR2 (8 mm)
VTR3 (VHS)
Select
DVD
1
2
3
Notes
• If your video equipment is furnished with a COMMAND MODE selector,
set this selector to the same position as the VTR switch.
• If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding
button on the remote will not operate.
continued
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Operating optional components (continued)
Operating a VCR using the remote
To
turn on/off
record
play
stop
fast forward ())
rewind the tape (0)
pause
search the picture forward ())
or backward (0)
Press
VIDEO I /1
( while pressing r.
(
p
+
=
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ or =during playback.
Release to resume normal playback.
Operating a DVD player using the remote
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 I /1
(
p
P
Press again to resume normal playback.
+ to step forward or = to step backward.
TITLE
MENU while holding down r.
Move
down r.
up, down, left or right while holding
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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.
A/V CONTROL icon
MULTI PICTURE icon
FEATURE icon
SET UP icon
CH PRESET icon
Menu level 1
SET UP
LANGUAGE/
CH I LD LOCK
PIC ROTATI
FAVORI TE C
INTELLIGEN
:
ENGL I SH
Return icon
Name of the current
menu
Guide mark icon
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
Level 1
“A/V
CONTROL”
“MULTI
PICTURE”
“FEATURE”
Level 2
“DRC-MF”
“PICTURE MODE”
“ADJUST”
“SOUND MODE”
“ADJUST”
“SURROUND”
“DIGITAL IN”
“PIP”
“PIP POSITION”
“SWAP”
“TWIN”
“PROGRAM INDEX”
“WIDE MODE”
“ECO MODE”
“GAME MODE”
Level 3/Function
Select the “DRC-MF” mode:
“DRC1250” t “DRC100”
Select the picture mode:
“DYNAMIC” t “STANDARD” t “HI-FINE” t
“PERSONAL” t “ADJUST”
Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:
“PICTURE” t “COLOR” t “BRIGHT” t “HUE” t
“SHARP”
Select the sound mode:
“DYNAMIC” t “DRAMA” t “SOFT” t
“PERSONAL” t “ADJUST”
Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:
“BASS” t “TREBLE” t “BALANCE” t “BBE”*
Select the “SURROUND” mode:
“a VIRTUAL” t “TruSurround” t “SIMULATED” t
“OFF”
Activate or deactivate the digital audio input jack at the
rear of your TV.
Activate or deactivate the PIP feature.
Change the position of the sub screen.
Swap the pictures between the main and sub screens.
Display a TV program or video beside the main screen.
Display all the preset TV programs at the same time.
Activate or deactivate WIDE MODE feature.
Activate or deactivate ECO MODE feature.
Activate or deactivate GAME MODE feature.
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
continued
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Introducing the menu system (continued)
Level 1
“SET UP”
“CH PRESET”
Level 2
“LANGUAGE”
“CHILD LOCK”
“PIC ROTATION”
“FAVORITE CH”
“INTELLIGENT
VOL”
“AUTO
PROGRAM”
“MANUAL
PROGRAM”
“SKIP”
“TV SYS”
“COL SYS”
* 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.
Level 3/Function
Change the menu language:
“ENGLISH” t “ ” (Chinese) t “ ” (Arabic)
Lock out specific channels.
Rotate the picture.
Set favorite channels.
Adjust the volume automatically.
Preset channels automatically.
Preset channels manually.
Skip unwanted or unused program numbers.
Select the TV system:
“B/G” t “I” t “D/K” t “ M”
Select the color system:
“AUTO” t“ PAL” t “SECAM” t “NTSC3.58” t
“NTSC4.43”
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
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How to use the menu
PIC
SOUND
MODE
MODE
FAVORITE
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
MENU PROGR
Press MENU to display
the menu.
MENU
DRC-MF: DRC1250
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
b
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
A / V CON TROL
PRESET
ENTER
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
TV
Move the button
joystick ( ) up,
down, left or right
to select the desired
item.
b
MU L T I P I C T URE
:
PIP
OFF
PIP POSITION
SWAP
TWI N:OFF
PROGRAM I NDEX
:
Press the button
joystick (
confirm the selection
and/or go to the next
level. You can also
press ENTER on the
) to
or
ENTER
b
MU L T I P I C T URE
:
PIP
OFF
PIP POSIT I ON
SWAP
TWI N:OFF
PROGRAM I NDEX
:
remote to do this.
Other menu operations
To
Adjust the setting value
Move to the next/previous menu level
Cancel the menu
Tips
• If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, move up or
down until the return icon (3) is highlighted, then press or ENTER.
• The MENU, ENTER, and 2 +/– 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.
Press/Move
Move up, down, left or right.
Move left or right.
Press MENU.
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Changing the “A/V
A/V CONTROL
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
DRC-MF: DRC1250
A/V CONTROL
DRC1250
PICTURE MODE
DRC-MF :
DRC100
SOUND MODE
SURROUND : O
DIGITAL IN
CONTROL” setting
MENU PROGR
MENU
The “A/V CONTROL” menu allows you
to adjust the picture and sound settings.
Press MENU.
1
Move up or down to
2
select
Move up or down to
3
select either “DRC-MF”,
“PICTURE MODE”, “SOUND
MODE”, “SURROUND”, or
“DIGITAL IN“, then press
Move up or down to
4
select the desired option,
then press
For
“DRC-MF“
“PICTURE MODE“
“SOUND MODE“
“SURROUND“
“DIGITAL IN“
, then press .
.
.
Select
either “DRC1250“ or “DRC100“.
either “DYNAMIC“, “STANDARD“, “HI-FINE“, “PERSONAL“*, or “ADJUST“.
either “DYNAMIC“, “DRAMA“, “SOFT“, “PERSONAL“*, or “ADJUST“.
either “a VIRTUAL“, “TruSurround“, “SIMULATED“, or “ OFF“.
either “ON“ or “OFF“.
* When the “PERSONAL” mode is selected, the last adjusted picture/sound
settings from the “ADJUST” option are received (see page 33).
ENTER
DRC-MF: DRC1250
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
MENU
b
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
bb
bb
b
ENTER
A/V CONTROL
Tip
• For details on the options under the “DRC-MF“, “PICTURE MODE“/
“SOUND MODE“, “SURROUND“ and “DIGITAL IN“ modes, see pages
15, 14, 22 and 34 respectively.
To return to the normal screen
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Press MENU.
Page 33
Adjusting the “ADJUST” options under “PICTURE MODE”
Move up or down to
1
select the desired item
(e.g., “COLOR”), then
press
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press .
2
For
“PICTURE”
“COLOR”
“BRIGHT”
“HUE”*
“SHARP”
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
3
The adjusted settings will be received when you select “PERSONAL”.
.
Move down or left to
decrease picture contrast
decrease color intensity
darken the picture
increase red picture tones
soften the picture
* You can adjust “HUE” for the NTSC color system only.
bb
COLOR
Move up or right to
increase picture contrast
increase color intensity
brighten the picture
increase green picture tones
sharpen the picture
Adjusting the “ADJUST” options under “SOUND MODE”
Move up or down to
1
select the desired item
(e.g., “BALANCE”), then
press
.
bb
BALANCE
08
00
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press .
2
For
“BASS”
“TREBLE”
“BALANCE”
“BBE”
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
3
The adjusted settings will be received when you select “PERSONAL”.
Move
down or left to decrease the bass, up or right to increase the bass.
down or left to decrease the treble, up or right to increase the treble.
down or left to increase the left speaker’s volume, up or right to increase
the right speaker’s volume.
up or down to select “HIGH”, “LOW”, or “OFF”.
“BBE” can produce clear sound.
continued
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A/V CONTROL
ON
PICTURE MODE
DRC-MF : DRC
OFF
SOUND MODE
SURROUND : O
DIGITAL IN
Changing the “A/V CONTROL” setting (continued)
Setting the “DIGITAL IN” options
In the “DIGITAL IN”
1
menu, move
down to select the
desired option (see table
below).
up or
b
Select
“ON“
“OFF”
Press to confirm the
2
selected option.
To
receive digital audio signal through DIGITAL IN (component
video input) jack.
receive analog audio signal through L and R (component
video input) jack.
Note
• Your TV can only receive Dolby Digital or Linear PCM format digital
signals through the DIGITAL IN (component video input) jack
(see page 7). Receiving any other format digital signal may cause
unwanted noise or no sound from the speakers.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
“Introducing the menu system” on page 29.
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
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Changing the
MULT I P I CT UR E
:
:
OFF
SWAP
TWI N:OFF
PROGRAM I NDEX
PIP POSITION
PIP
“MULTI PICTURE”
setting
The “MULTI PICTURE” menu allows
you to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP),
TWIN pictures, or PROGRAM INDEX
features.
FAVORITE
PRESET
PIC
MODE
VTR 1 2 3 D VD
TV
MENU
ENTER
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
PROGR
PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
+
–
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
PROGR
PROGR INDEX
MENU
Press MENU.
1
Move up or down to
2
select
, then press .
A/V CONTROL
DRC-MF: DRC1250
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
MENU
b
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
bb
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Changing the “MULTI PICTURE” setting (continued)
Move up or down to
3
select the desired option
(see the table below),
then press
.
b
Select
“PIP”
“PIP POSITION”
“SWAP”
“TWIN”
“PROGRAM INDEX”
To
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 .
change the position of the PIP screen.
Move up or down to select the desired position, then press .
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.
Move up or down to select “ON”, then press .
To cancel, press or select “OFF”, then press .
view multiple programs on the sub-screens.
To cancel, press PROGR INDEX.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, see
“Introducing the menu system” on page 29.
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
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Changing the
FEATURE
ECO MODE: OFF
GAME MODE: OFF
:
OFF
WIDE MODE
“FEATURE” setting
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
power consumption of your TV.
A/B
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FAVORITE
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DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
MENU
Press MENU.
1
Move up or down to
2
select , then press .
ENTER
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
TV
A/V CONTROL
DRC-MF: DRC1250
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
MENU
b
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
bb
ENTER
continued
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Changing the “FEATURE” setting (continued)
Move up or down to
3
select the desired option
(see the table below),
then press
.
b
Select
“WIDE MODE”
“ECO MODE”
“GAME MODE”
Notes
• When you turn on “ECO MODE”, the picture may become dimmer.
• “WIDE MODE” and “GAME MODE” is available only when receiving
• If “ECO MODE” is on, the ECO MODE ( ) icon will appear at the
To
change the size of the picture when receiving wide-mode (16:9)
picture signal.
Move up or down to select “ON”, then press .
b
To restore the normal picture size, select “OFF” then press .
reduce power consumption of your TV to save energy.
Move up or down to select “ON”, then press .
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press .
adjust the picture setting that is suitable to view video games.
Move up or down to select “ON”, then press .
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press .
Turning “ECO MODE” off will restore the picture to its original setting.
signals through the t (video input), (S video input), or
(component video input) jacks at the side and rear of your TV.
bottom right corner of the screen when you turn on the TV or when you
press on the remote (see pages 10 and 11).
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, see
“Introducing the menu system” on page 29.
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A/V CONTROL
DRC-MF: DRC1250
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
Changing the
SET UP
:
ENGL I SH
C
HILD LOCK:PR0 1 OF F
FF
PIC ROTATION
FAVORI TE CH
INTELLIGENT VOL:O
LANGUAGE
“SET UP” setting
The “SET UP” menu allows you to:
change the menu language, block
channels, adjust the picture position,
program your favorite channels, and
adjust the volume automatically.
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MODE
FAVORITE
MENU PROGR
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
Number buttons
MENU
Press MENU.
1
Move up or down to
2
select , then press .
Move up or down to
3
select the desired option,
then press
Select
“LANGUAGE”
“CHILD LOCK”
“PIC ROTATION”
.
MENU
ENTER
b
ENTER
bb
b
To
change the menu language (see page 12).
block channels (see page 40).
adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen.
Move up or right to adjust the position clockwise, then press .
Move down or left to adjust the position counterclockwise, then
press .
b
PIC ROTATION
b
“FAVORITE CH”
“INTELLIGENT
VOL”
To return to the normal screen
select your favorite channels (see pages 16 and 41).
adjust the volume of all TV program automatically.
Move up or down
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press .
Press MENU.
to select “ON”, then press .
continued
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Changing the “SET UP” setting (continued)
b
b
SET UP
:
LANGUAGE
E
CHILDLOCKPR06
PIC ROTATI
FAVORI TE C ON
INTELLIGEN OF F
SET UP
ENGL I SH
PR0 6 ON
PIC ROTATION
FAVORI TE CH
INTELLIGENT VOL:OF F
CH I L D LOCK
:
:
LANGUAGE
Blocking channels (“CHILD LOCK”)
After selecting “CHILD
1
LOCK”, either move
or down, or press the
number buttons (or
PROGR +/–) to select the
desired channel (e.g. PR 06),
then press
Move up or down to
2
select “ON”, then press .
To unlock the channel,
select “OFF”.
The lock symbol (
appears on the screen when
“ON” is selected.
.
up
or
b
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JUMP
)
bb
If a locked channel is
selected, the lock symbol
appears on the screen.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to lock other channels.
3
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that channel will be unlocked
automatically (see page 42).
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
6
Page 41
Changing the favorite channel setting
FAVORI TE CH
MODE:AUTO AUTO
1.PR01 MANUAL
2.PR02
3.PR06
4.PR08
After selecting “FAVORITE
1
CH”, make sure “MODE”
is selected, then press
.
b
Move up or down to
2
select “MANUAL”, then
press
Move up or down to
3
select the program you
want to change, then
press
Move up or down to
4
change the number, then
press
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other channels.
5
.
.
.
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 display the channel immediately.
MODE:MANU A L
bb
bb
bb
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR06 7.PR13
4.PR08
MODE:MANU A L
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR 7.PR13
4.PR08
MODE:MANU A L
1.PR01 5.PR09
2.PR02 6.PR11
3.PR05 7.PR13
4.PR08
FAVORI TE CH
FAVORI TE CH
06
FAVORI TE CH
41Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Page 42
Changing the “CH
A/V CONTROL
DRC-MF: DRC1250
SURROUND: OFF
DIGITAL IN : OFF
PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC
PRESET” setting
FAVORITE
PROGR
MENU PROGR
INDEX
MENU
The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to
adjust the setup of your TV. For
example, you can manually tune in a
channel with a weak signal that fails to
be tuned in by automatic presetting.
Press MENU.
1
Move up or down to
2
select
Move up or down to
3
select the desired option,
, then press .
then press .
Select
“AUTO PROGRAM”
“MANUAL PROGRAM”
“SKIP”
“TV SYS”
“COL SYS”
To
preset channels automatically.
preset channels manually. See “Presetting channels
manually” on page 43.
skip unwanted or unused channels.
1 Either move up or down, or press the number buttons
(or PROGR +/–) until the unused or unwanted channel
number appears, then press .
2 Select “ON”, then press .
3 To disable other channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To restore the skipped channel, select “OFF” in step 2.
select the TV system.
select the color system. Normally, set this to “AUTO”.
ENTER
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
MENU
bb
b
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SK I P:PR0 2 OF F
TV SYS:B/G
COL SY S:AUTO
b
ENTER
PRESET
CH PR ES E T
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
“Introducing the menu system” on page 29.
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Presetting channels manually
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:06
TV SYS:B/G
SENS:HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE:AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10
TV SYS:B/G
SENS:HIGH
VHF LOW
FINE:AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10 B/G
TV SYS
:
I
SENS:HIG D/K
VHF L OW M
FINE:AUTO
After selecting “MANUAL
1
PROGRAM”, select the
program number to
which you want to preset
a channel.
(1) Make sure “PR” is selected,
then press
(2) Move up or down until
the program number you
want to preset (e.g.,
program number “10”)
appears on
then press
Tips
• You can also select the “MANUAL PROGRAM” menu directly by pressing the
PRESET button on the remote.
• You can also select the program number with the PROGR +/– or number buttons.
Select the desired channel.
2
Move up or down to
(1)
select either “VHF LOW”,
“VHF HIGH”, or “UHF”,
then press
(2) Move up or down
until the desired
channel’s broadcast
appears on the TV
screen, then press
.
the menu,
.
.
.
b
PR:10
bb
TV SYS:B/G
VHF LOW
FINE:AUTO
bb
PR:10
bb
TV SYS:B/G
VHF L OW
FINE:AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
SENS:HIGH
MANUAL PROGRAM
SENS:HIGH
If the sound of the
3
desired channel is
abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
(1) Move
select “TV SYS”, then
press .
(2) Move
until the sound
becomes normal, then
press
up or down to
up or down
.
bb
PR:10
bb
TV SYS:I
VHF LOW
FINE:AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
SENS:HIGH
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Changing the “CH PRESET” setting (continued)
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10
TV SYS:IMANUAL
SENS:HIG
VHF LOW
FINE
:
AUTO
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10 AUTO
TV SYS:I
SENS:HIG
VHF LOW
FINE
:
MANU A L
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10 HIGH
TV SYS:ILOW
SENS
:
VHF LOW
FINE:MA ANU
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR:10
TV SYS:I
:
LOW
VHF LLOW
FINE:MA ANU
SENS
MANU A L PROGRAM
PR:10
TV SYS:I
SENS:HIGH
VHF LLOW
FINE:MA ANU
If you are not satisfied with
4
the picture and sound
quality, you may be able to
improve them by using the
“FINE” tuning feature.
(1) Move
to select “FINE”, then
press .
up or down
bb
(2) Move
up or down
to select “MANUAL”,
then press
(3) Move
either up,
down, left or right
until the picture
and sound quality
are optimal, then
press
.
The + or – icon on the
menu flashes while tuning.
If the TV signal is too
5
strong and the picture is
distorted, you can adjust
the TV reception
sensitivity.
(1) Move
up or down
to select “
then press .
(2) Move
up or down
to select “LOW”, then
press .
.
SENS”,
bb
bb
bb
bb
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.
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
• If you preset a locked channel, that channel will be unlocked
automatically (see page 40).
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 (standby) indicator flashes red. The
number of times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible
causes.
Front of TV
U
1 indicator
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
1
intervals.
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.
2
Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.
3
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
4
1 indicator flashed.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Symptom
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Possible cause
• The connection is
loose or the cable is
damaged.
• Channel presetting
is inappropriate or
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna
direction needs
adjustment.
• Signal transmission
is low.
• Broadcast signals
are too strong.
• Check the antenna cable and
connection on the TV, VCR and at the
wall.
• Press the PRESET button to display
the “MANUAL PROGRAM” menu
and preset the channel again.
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact
a Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Press the PRESET button to display
the“MANUAL PROGRAM” menu.
Then, select “ SENS: LOW”.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it
is in use.
Solutions
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4
43
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44
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Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
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Additional Information
• The TV system
setting is
inappropriate.
• The digital audio
signal is
inappropriate.
• The power cord,
antenna or VCR is
not connected.
• The TV is not turned
on.
• If the sound of all the channels are noisy,
display the “CH PRESET” menu and
select “AUTO PROGRAM” to preset the
channels again.
• 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”).
• Set “DIGITAL IN: OFF” in the “A/V
CONTROL” menu and connect L
and R (component video input) on your
TV to receive analog audio signals.
• Check the power cord, antenna and
the VCR connections.
• Press I/1 (power).
• Press U (main power) on the TV to
turn off the TV for about five
seconds, then turn it on again.
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7, 34
4
10
11
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Symptom Page
Good picture
No sound
Possible cause
• The volume level is
too low.
• The sound is muted.
• The broadcast signal
has a transmission
problem.
• The digital audio
signal is
inappropriate.
• The “DIGITAL IN”
setting in the “A/V
CONTROL” menu is
inappropriate.
• Press ¸ + to increase the volume
level.
• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.
• Press A/B until a better sound is
heard.
• Set “DIGITAL IN: OFF” in the “A/V
CONTROL” menu and connect L
and R (component video input) on your
TV to receive analog audio signals.
• When connecting to (component
video input) on your TV, set “DIGITAL
IN: ON” to receive digital audio signals
through DIGITAL IN, or set
“DIGITAL IN: OFF” to receive analog
Solutions
audio signals through L and R.
Dotted lines or
stripes
• There is local
interference from
cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power
generators, etc.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
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11
23
7, 34
34
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Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color
patches
•
Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
• The color level
setting is too low.
•
The color system setting
is inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• The magnetic
disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact
a Sony dealer for advice.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it
is in use.
•
Display the “A/V CONTROL” menu and
select “ADJUST” of “PICTURE MODE”,
then adjust the “COLOR” level.
• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and
check the color system (“COL SYS”)
setting (usually set this to “AUTO”).
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact
a Sony dealer for advice.
• Locate external speakers or other
equipment away from the TV. Do not
move the TV while the TV is turned
on. Press U (main power) on the TV
to turn off the TV for about five
minutes, then turn it on again.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
TV cannot receive
stereo broadcast
signal.
(KV-ES34M91/
ES34M31/ES29M31
only)
Stereo broadcast
sound switches
on and off or
is distorted.
or
The sound switches
between stereo and
monaural frequently.
(KV-ES34M91/
ES34M31/ES29M31
only)
“100?” appears at
the top of the
screen after
approximately 10
seconds and there is
no Teletext display.
(KV-ES34M91/
ES34M81/ES34M31/
ES29M81/ES29M31
only)
Teletext display is
incomplete
(snowy picture or
double images).
(KV-ES34M91/
ES34M81/ES34M31/
ES29M81/ES29M31
only)
Picture slant
Possible cause
• The stereo reception
setting is inappropriate.
•
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.
• Connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
• Signal transmission is
too low.
•
Terrestrial magnetism is
affecting your TV set.
Solutions
• Press A/B until “AUTO” appears on
the screen.
• 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 a better sound is heard.
—
•
Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR, and at the wall.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Display the “SET UP” menu and adjust
“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen.
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4
–
23
25
4
–
–
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39
Lines moving across
the TV screen.
The 1 indicator on
your TV flashes red
a number of times
between 3-second
intervals.
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Additional Information
•
There is interference
from external sources,
e.g., heavy machineries,
nearby broadcast station.
• Your TV may need
servicing.
• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.
• Contact your nearest Sony service
center.
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Symptom
Cannot play
shooting games.
TV cabinet creaks.
A small “boom”
sound is heard
when the TV is
turned on.
Static discharge is
felt when touching
the TV cabinet.
Possible cause Solutions
•
Some shooting games
which involve pointing
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.
•
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.
• This is the same static
discharge that is felt
when touching metal
door handles or car
doors especially when
the air is dry, for
example in winter. This
does not indicate a
malfunction.
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Identifying parts and controls
Front, top and side panels
Top panel
…
+
–
PROGR
+
Front panel
g
U
Side panel
2
L
≥
R
(MONO)
AUTO
PROGR
ENTERMENU –
…4
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Additional Information
Button
Side panel
i
AUTO PROGR
Front panel
!
Top panel
I/1
PROGR +/–
2 +/–
t
ENTER
MENU
PageFunction
Headphone jack. –
Preset channels automatically. 5
Turn off completely or 10
turn on the TV.
Turn off temporarily or 10
turn on the TV.
Select program number. 10
Adjust volume. 11
Select TV or video input. 11
Confirm selected items. 31
Display the menu. 31
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Remote control
DRC-MF
The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are
indicated in different colors to represent the available
functions.
A/B
123
456
7809
PIC
MODE
FAVORITE
MENU PROGR
ENTER
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
TV
PIC
MODE
FAVORITE
SOUND
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
PROGR
PROGR
VIDEO
TITLE
+
–
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
Label color
White
Green
Yellow
Button function
For general TV operations
For Teletext operations
For PIP operations
Function
I / 1
PROGR +/–
0 – 9, ÷
Turn off temporarily or 10
turn on the TV.
Select program number. 10
Input numbers. 10
Display on-screen information. 11
¤
;
t
+/–
JUMP
Mute the sound. 11
Display the TV program. 11
Select TV or video input. 11
Adjust volume. 11
Jump to previous channel. 11
Timer operations
Set TV to turn on automatically.
Set TV to turn off automatically. 13
SOUND MODE
PIC MODE
DRC-MF
Select sound mode. 14
Select picture mode. 14
Select DRC-MF mode. 15
Favorite Channel operations
FAVORITE
Display favorite channels. 16
Select desired channel. 16
PIP and Twin picture operations
Display the PIP screen. 17
Display TWIN pictures. 17
Adjust Twin picture size. 18
PROGR +/
PROGR –
Change program in PIP/ 18
Twin picture.
Select video input for PIP/ 18
Twin picture.
Swap main and PIP/Twin 18
picture.
Freeze PIP screen. 18
A
Adjust position of PIP screen. 18
PageButton
13
continued
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Identifying parts and controls (continued)
A/B
123
456
7809
PIC
MODE
FAVORITE
MENU PROGR
ENTER
PRESET
VTR 1 2 3 DVD
TV
PIC
MODE
FAVORITE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
JUMP
SURROUND
PROGR
INDEX
VIDEO
PROGR
PROGR
SURROUND
TITLE
+
–
PROGR
INDEX
Button
Function
Program Index operations
PROGR INDEX
PROGR +/–
Display all preset TV 19
programs.
View next/previous 12 TV 20
programs.
Select desired channel. 20
SURROUND
Select surround mode. 22
Stereo/bilingual operations
(KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/ES29M31 only)
A/B
Select stereo/bilingual mode. 23
Teletext operations (KV-ES34M91/ES34M81/
ES34M31/ES29M81/ES29M31 only)
Display Teletext broadcast. 25
Display Teletext service contents.
Stop Teletext page from scrolling.
Reveal concealed information. 26
Enlarge the Teletext display. 26
Show TV screen while waiting
for Teletext page.
0 - 9
PROGR +/–
(red, green,
yellow, blue)
Input Teletext page number. 26
Display the next or previous page.
Access a FASTEXT menu. 26
Optional components operations
VTR
VIDEO I / 1
TITLE
(
+
=
r
p
P
Set up the remote. 27
Power. 28
Display the title menu. 28
Play. 28
Fast forward/Search forward. 28
Rewind/Search backward. 28
Record. 28
Stop. 28
Pause. 28
Menu operations
MENU
Display the menu. 31
Select, adjust and confirm 31
selected items.
ENTER
PRESET
Confirm selected items. 31
Display “MANUAL 43
PROGRAM” menu.
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Additional Information
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Specifications
Power requirements
Power consumption (W)
Television system
Color system
Stereo/Bilingual system
Teletext language
Channel coverage
B/G
I
D/K
M
(Antenna)
Audio output (Speaker)
Number of terminal
(Video)
(Audio)
(S Video)
(Component
Video)
DIGITAL IN
2 (Headphone)
Picture tube
Tube size (cm)
Screen size (cm)
Dimensions (w/h/d, mm)
Mass (kg)
KV-ES29M81
KV-ES29M80
KV-ES29M31
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Indicated on the rear of the TV
B/G, I, D/K, M
PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I;
A2 Stereo/Bilingual (German) B/G ES29M31 only
English, Arabic, French
VHF : E2 to E12 / UHF : E21 to E69 / CATV : S01 to
S03, S1 to S41
UHF : B21 to B68 / CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41
VHF : C1 to C12, R1 to R12 / UHF : C13 to C57, R21
to R60 / CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39
VHF : A2 to A13 / UHF : A14 to A79/
CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
75-ohm external terminal
15W + 15W 10% distortion
Input: 4 Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
sync negative
C
C
Audio: 500 mVrms
Input: 1 Phono jack; 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Output: 1 Stereo minijack
29 in. 34 in.
72 86 Measured diagonally
68 80 Measured diagonally
722 × 561 × 524 859 × 650 × 573
56 84
KV-ES34M91
KV-ES34M81
KV-ES34M80
KV-ES34M31
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Note
KV-ES34M91/ES34M31/
KV-ES34M91/ES34M81/
ES34M31/ES29M81
ES29M31 only
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony Corporation Tokyo, Japan
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