User manual SONY KV-34XBR800

[. . . ] 4-087-505-21 ® Operating Instructions * Important: Read this manual before using this product ©2002 Sony Corporation ® KV-34XBR800 Sony Corporation Printed in U. S. A. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] For Change video and audio details, see "Using the Menus" on options, customize the TV's setup, set parental controls, and page 63. more SETUP SETUP Features Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Press ANT to alternate between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. 46 Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures. SETUP 1 Press INDEX. The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right. SETUP Live preview window SETUP As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window, it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video. The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list. 2 To change the direction of the scrolling, move the joystick V or v. 3 To change the speed of the scrolling, move and hold the joystick V or v. Features 4 To change a frozen video picture to a live video, move the joystick V or v to highlight the picture, then press (left) window of the Scrolling Index, press To exit the Scrolling Index Press INDEX. . 5 To move the live video (from step 4 ) from the right to the main again. SETUP Factors Affecting Scrolling Index Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels. Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left window, but not the right windows. Scrolling Index does not function if parental controls are set (see page 72). SETUP 47 Using Wide Mode SETUP Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 68. Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom SETUP m z When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen menu. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. For details, see page 69. SETUP Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Normal m Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen. Features Full m Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen. Useful for watching Letterbox movies. Zoom SETUP SETUP 48 Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources -- from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source's sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. SETUP Displaying Twin Pictures 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. The active picture is highlighted in blue. SETUP , , To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Press or . SETUP Features Factors Affecting Twin View If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time. If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the TV/VIDEO button. For details, see "Connecting Optional Equipment" on page 21. Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left Twin View window, but not the right. If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a DVD) side by side in Twin View, the 4:3 source appears larger. Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings (see page 72). SETUP SETUP 49 SETUP Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right window Move the joystick b. To activate the picture in the left window Move the joystick B. , SETUP Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This . . . Do This . . . Tune to a channel SETUP Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Features Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size SETUP SETUP 50 , Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/Press VOL +/Press MUTING (press again to unmute) Press ANT (left window only) Press TV/VIDEO Move the joystick V or v. (For details, see "Changing the Picture Size" on page 51. ) Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. SETUP 1 Move the joystick B or b to activate the picture that you want to resize. 2 Move the joystick V to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick v to make the picture smaller. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. 51 Using Favorite Channels SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 70. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . SETUP 3 Press to select Favorite Channels. [. . . ] Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 70). Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 70). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 70). Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 70). [. . . ]