Sony KLV-30XBR900 Operating Instructions
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LCD Color TV KLV30XBR900 4-093-894-11 (1) LCD Color TV Operating Instructions KLV30XBR900 2003 Sony Corporation - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KLV30XBR900 WALL MOUNT UNIT MODEL NO. SU-PW1 SONY Corp. Trademark - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. s Refer to the operating instructions when disconnecting the display cable. If the AC power cord or display cable is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. An appliance and cart combination should be - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Recommended place for the Media receiver unit Place the Media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the Media receiver unit may fall and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength. Weight Do not stand on the Media receiver unit. The unit may fall or break, - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this instructions mentioned below. s Carry the TV with the specified number of persons. s Do not carry the TV holding the speaker grill. s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it. Others Damage requiring service - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. LCD screen s Although the LCD service personnel. Cooling fan This TV uses - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Media receiver unit Rear Panel 18 Installing the TV 20 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 22 Cable or Antenna Only 23 Cable and Antenna Only 24 Cable Box and Cable Only 25 Cable Box Only 27 Connecting Optional Equipment 29 About Using S VIDEO 29 VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
56 Operating a Cable Box 57 Operating a DVD Player 57 Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player 57 Using the Features Overview 59 Watching TV 60 Using Wide Mode 61 Using Twin View 62 Displaying Twin Pictures 62 Activating the Picture 63 Changing the Picture Size 64 Using Favorite Channels 65 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
89 Overview 93 Glossary 94 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 95 Memory Stick Precautions 95 Contacting Sony 96 Troubleshooting 96 Twin View 96 Remote Control 97 Memory Stick 97 Video 98 Audio 99 Channels 99 General 100 Specifications 101 Optional Accessories 103 Index 104 11 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
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Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: s KLV30XBR900 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Display unit (LDM-3000) s Media receiver unit (MBT-XBR900L) s Remote control (RM-927Y) and two size AAA (LR03) batteries s Two - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Picture Viewer: Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media. s Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. s HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Installing the TV Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
ON/STAND BY LED Description Receives IR signals from the TV's TV set is turned on. When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the Media receiver unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on page 96). 3 ON/OFF TIMER When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer LED is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off. For details, see page - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV. Use a DVI-D single link cable. 9 DISPLAY SIGNAL Connects to the display input jack of the display unit by - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Jack qs HD/DVD (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) (VIDEO IN 4/5) Description Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 4, 0, or qa). Setup 19 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Display interface cable (supplied) After making all connections, connect to a wall outlet. To Media receiver unit. 2 Install the display unit using an optional wall mount unit. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wall mount unit. If not using wall mount unit, pass - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
interface AC power cord cable (supplied) (supplied) 4 After making all connections, connect the AC power cords (supplied) to wall outlets. Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords. When connecting optional components, do not connect the AC power cords to wall outlets until you have completed - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
23 s No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 24 s No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 25 s Cable box unscrambles only some channels (usually premium channels) s No VCR Cable Box Only 27 s Cable box unscrambles all channels s No VCR If you are connecting a VCR 30 and 32 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see page 27.) s Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) For antenna connection, use the supplied antenna cable. 75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
provided by your cable company.) s Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 25 to 27. If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) For antenna connection, use the supplied antenna cable. Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable (supplied) AUX TO - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Setup To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect your cable company to the TV's VHF/UHF jack using the supplied antenna cable. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box's input jack. (The TV's internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
and Audio Connectors Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector Camcorder Audio Receiver Sub Woofer See Page 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
VHF/UHF output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 49. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see "Programming the Remote Control - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR's A/V input jacks to the TV's MONITOR OUT jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Playback VCR Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... View (monitor) what is being recorded Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration above). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See operate - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect the supplied antenna cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 49. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 56. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
to the VCR's A/V input jacks. 5 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 49. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Rear of Media receiver unit CATV cable AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
on and set to the satellite receiver input. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
labeled Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to their matching color jacks. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's VIDEO 4 audio input jacks. Component video cables Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO IN CONTROL S OUT AV MOUSE 4 AUDIO - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See operate the DVD player " - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
(Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to the TV's S VIDEO jack. Rear of Media receiver unit DVD player S VIDEO - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
IN Digital TV Set-Top Box Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the digital TV set-top box Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital TV set-top box input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver's audio output jacks to the TV's DVI-HDTV AUDIO jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV's rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Media receiver unit Front Video Panel VIDEO VIDEO - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV's SUB WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer's input jack. Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 Sub woofer 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment. CONTROL S OUT Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO IN CONTROL S OUT AV MOUSE - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for use a cable box for all channel selection. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control repeatedly until the TV - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page 51 52 54 56 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below. Insert two size AAA (LR03) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
*: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV. qd TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. * If not Sony brand, requires that you first program the remote control (page 54). 52 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
-screen cursor. To select an item, press . If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE or DVD/VCR Transport Buttons m Rewind H Play x Stop M Fast forward X see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 68. w; MTS/SAP wa CH +/- Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound ( - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote one code number is listed, use the number listed first.) 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR or SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. 3 While - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA/Proscan Samsung Toshiba Zenith Code 751 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See "Programming the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. SAT/CABLE 0-9, ENTER CH +/- JUMP Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... Press Activate the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
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Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using Picture Off Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer Page 60 61 62 65 66 67 68 59 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
. Change video and audio options, Press MENU to display the Menu. For details, customize the TV's setup, set see "Using the Menus" on page 77. parental controls, and more Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Press ANT to alternate between sources - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Using settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen. z When you page 83. Wide Zoom m Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Normal m Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
both windows because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time. s If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using TV/VIDEO. For details, see "Connecting Optional Equipment" on - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
in the Active Window To Do This ... Tune to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size Do This ... Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- Press VOL +/- Press MUTING (press again - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
activate the picture that you want to resize. 2 Press V to enlarge the picture. 3 Press v to make the picture smaller. Features When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
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 84. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Press B or b to highlight Channels list disappears after 90 seconds if you do not operate the TV. Features 65 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View feature. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the "frozen" picture on the right, while the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Using Picture Off The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off. This feature turns off the display unit only. 1 Press PIC OFF. The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
Memory Stick media, see "Notes on Using Memory Stick Media" on page 95. Supported Image Types This TV's Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras. The TV's Memory Stick viewer is compatible with - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
images cannot be displayed on your TV. Unsupported Image Types This TV's Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following: s Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video cameras that are not Sony brand s Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant, including - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged. Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot. To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all Memory Stick media from the TV's Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use. 71 Features - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
slideshow options and rotate images. For details, see "Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options" on page 74. 4 To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH +/-, TV/VIDEO, ANT, MEMORY STICK again or use 0-9 and ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) to select a channel. Memory Stick functions are not available while - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Using TV. 4 Press V v B b to highlight an image and press to select the image. Selecting an image displays that image at full size. While an image is displayed full size that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting the icon, however, displays the full-size image on the screen. It - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
On to show file information of each image while that image is being displayed. Rotate Picture Displays the Rotate Picture screen. For details, see "Using the Rotate Picture Screen" on page 75. 4 Press b (or press ) to change settings. Press B (or press ) to select the changed setting. 5 To exit - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Using the Rotate Name: 900MSDCF Page 1/42 Filename: DSC00004 Image: 12/254 Date & Time: 4/27/2001 6:43PM Picture Size: 640x480 Move: V v B b Select: 2 Press V v B b to highlight an image that this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated. Features 75 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
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Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features options such as listening to second 80 audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV. Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make 82 changes to the screen's vertical center. z Press MENU - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
Video settings (excluding Advanced Video) of the Mode (Vivid, Standard, etc.) the TV is set to: s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu . Selecting Video Options z To change from one Mode to another, use PICTURE on the remote control. z You can alter the Video Menu settings - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Function Description Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. It is also effective on the signal from , you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input's picture, and create another to optimize your DVD instructions in "Using the Setup Menu" on page 91. Menus 79 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) Menus 80 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
turned off, but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV's remote control. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
page 83. The Screen menu includes the following options: Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen. Normal Select to return the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
, set 4:3 Default to Off. Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Normal Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen. Select to return the 4:3 picture to - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
should run Auto Program after changing this option. Channel Fix Off Useful when you 2-6 have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. "Fix" your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
Label Description Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH+/- buttons. 1 Press V or v to scroll through the channels or press MENU to exit the Menus. Depending on reception condition, the digital TV broadcast channel may be presettable. In this case, set the channel to be - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom. z TV-14, PG-13 s Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set ratings manually. s US: See page 87 for details. s Canada: See page 88 for details. Change Password For changing your password. Select Country U.S.A. Select to use - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. z If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. For US models, the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Menus 88 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
.) Text1-Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available service). Displays when the channel is changed or DISPLAY is pressed. Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the display unit. Yes Illuminates the Sony - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
, Skip Video 4-6 DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, Skip If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window. (Available for the picture of connected equipment.) Select while watching - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Sleep Allows you to select the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 & 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 & 2 are not - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
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Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page 94 95 96 96 101 103 104 93 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
used in this TV. Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum in which it is possible to radiate (transmit) electromagnetic waves. S VIDEO requires a single cable Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz. UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the radio - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: s To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to work s s s If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
s There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment's original remote control. Memory Stick Problem Possible Remedies Image does not display s Make sure the image is supported by the TV (see page 68). s Make sure the - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
, your TV may need sound service. Call your local Sony Service Center. s Make sure the power cord is plugged in. s Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit. s Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. s Try another channel; it could be station trouble. s Press - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
of the infrared communication equipment closer together. s Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Then press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up and adjust the TV's volume. s The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Problem page 90). video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu s If used to temporarily unblock channels. LED on the display unit is lit s The POWER ON/STAND BY LED (see page 16) lights up when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs a service - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Specifications Screen Size ( American TV Standard VHF is not intended for use with personal computers. 3 30 inches 10 w × 2, 4 ohms Display unit LDM-3000: 971.2 × 594.4 × 229 mm (38 1/4 × 23 1/2 × 9 1/8 in) - with stand 971.2 × 524.3 × 93.4 mm (38 1/4 × 20 3/4 × 3 3/4 in) - without stand Media - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Consumption Supplied Accessories In Use Display unit LDM-3000: 150 W Media receiver unit MBT-XBR900L: 36 W In Standby Under 1.5 W Remote Control (1) RM-927Y AAA (LR03) Batteries (2) AC power code (2) Display interface cable (1) Antenna cable (1) Design and specifications are subject to - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
-810/820/830 HG) s Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) s Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) s Control S Cable (RK-G69HG) s 10M display interface cable (VMC-P10) s Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32 MB (MSA-32A); 64 MB (MSA-64A); 128 MB (MSA-128A) s Wall mount unit: SU-PW1 103 Other Info - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
. See ratings. brightness, adjusting 78 C cable connecting 23 setting On/Off 84 with VCR, connecting 30 cable box connecting with VCR 32 Twin View issues 62 using with TV remote control 57 Caption Vision 89 CATV. See cable CH buttons 17, 53, 60 changing picture size, in Twin View 64 Channel Menu 77 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
, using with TV remote control 57 Media receiver unit connecting 21 front panel 17 rear panel 18 Memory Stick Index 73 indicator (LED) 17 inserting 70 insertion slot 17 Menu 72 precautions 95 Rotate Picture 75 Setup options 74 Slideshow 74 supported and unsupported images 68 troubleshooting 97 using - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
62-64 Twin View button 52 V Variable audio setting 81 VCR using with TV remote control 56 with cable box, connecting 32 with cable, connecting 30 with satellite receiver, connecting 38 Vertical Center, adjusting 83 Vertical Size 83 VHF/UHF jack, described 18 VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 18 - Sony KLV-30XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
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2003 Sony Corporation
KLV30XBR900
LCD Color TV
Operating Instructions
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LCD Color TV
KLV30XBR900