Sony KV-HR34 User manual

Operating Instructions
•Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-098-756-61 (2)
M61
TH
Trinitron Color TV
KV-HR34
KV-HR34
GB

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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• TV operating voltage: 220–240 V AC.
•Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other
connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna
and other terminals to ground.
•To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the
remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid leaks from the
batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV as high voltages and other hazards are present
inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the
TV to qualified personnel.
Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may
be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
TV to rain or moisture.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For children’s safety, do not leave children
alone with the TV. Do not allow children to
climb onto it.
Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to
clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive
tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of
the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.

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Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which
can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV
stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the
bottom area of the TV.
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
going to use it for several days.
About the glazed finish on the top
and side panels of your TV
The top and side panels of your TV are glaze finished.
To keep them from discoloring, deterioration or scratching:
• Avoid hitting your TV with an object.
• Do not put a hot object such as a cup of coffee, or heavy object such as a flower vase
with water, on the TV top. If any liquid fall into the cabinet, it may cause fire or
shock hazard.
Do not place any
objects on the TV. The
apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no
objects filled with
liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the
apparatus.
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4Using Your New TV
The features you will enjoy include:
•“DRC-MF” for viewing higher quality
pictures (page 21)
•“TWIN” for viewing two programs
(page 24)
•“PROGRAM INDEX“ for displaying
multiple programs (page 27)
•“Picture Mode”/“Sound Mode”/
“Surround” for customizing your TV
(pages 20 and 29)
•“MEMORY STICK” button on the
remote control for viewing still pictures
and movies stored in a “Memory
Stick”(page 38)
Your TV also offers the following features:
•Initial Setup function for on-screen language
selection, picture position adjustment and
automatic channel presetting. (page 9)
•Menu language options
— English/Thai (page 78)
•“Program Block” for locking out specific
channels (page 87)
•“Intelligent Volume” for automatic volume
adjustment (page 74)
•“Fine” tuning feature (page 83)
• Button Joystick on the remote control for
easier operation (page 69)
•“Eco Mode” to save energy (page 80)
•“Game Mode” for video games (page 79)

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Table of Contents
Using Your New TV
Table of Contents
WARNING
Using Your New TV
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 6
Step 1 Secure the TV.............................................................................. 6
Step 2 Connect the antenna.................................................................. 7
Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote.......................................... 8
Step 4 Set up your TV automatically .................................................. 9
Connecting optional components ........................................................... 11
Watching the TV ........................................................................................17
Advanced Operations
Selecting the picture and sound
modes...............................................20
Viewing higher quality pictures ......21
Customizing the picture Reality and
Clarity levels ...................................22
Watching two programs at the same
time...................................................24
Displaying multiple programs ........27
Listening with surround sound.......29
Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs .........................................30
Viewing Teletext.................................32
Operating optional components......34
Using the TV’s center speaker .........37
Using the “Memory Stick” viewer ..38
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Introducing the menu system ..........66
Changing the “Picture” setting........70
Changing the “Sound” setting.........73
Entering the “Memory Stick”
menu ................................................76
Operating the “Multi Picture”
using the menu ...............................77
Changing the “Setup” setting ..........78
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................90
Self-diagnosis function......................96
Identifying parts and controls .........97
Specifications................................... 101