Sony 34XBR970 Problems

[W3XWT]

I have one of these in my living room and I'm beginning to have problems with it.

Problem #1 On boot-up, the set is asking to "Select a language" with the remote. The OEM remote has been lost. Neither of the two aftermarket ones I have apparently replicate the "SELECT" function of the original. Does anyone know of a workaround? Or, a remote that has the "SELECT" function?

Problem #2 The set has an HDMI port. Unfortunately, I'm unable to get it to work with either substitute remote. Again, does anyone have a workaround?

TIA/73,

John
N8KFI

[etype2]

I have a 34XBR-960 with proprietary remote. It does not have a select button. I haven’t operated the set in a while, but I think the central button in the center of the “up, down, left and right” dial/joystick will select the function. That is the “select” button. If that does not work try the “enter” button if you have one.

Or you could try a universal, learning remote that has Sony product codes.

Edit: Sony codes 301, 302, 303.

[vol.2]

The HDMI input is selectable with the input button. On these sets, the labels for the inputs are user-definable, so it could be labeled with anything the previous owner wanted, for example "cable TV" or whatever. The default label I think was "Digital" IIRC.

[Electronic M]

There's about 7 inputs on these and HDMI is usually number 7 so you have to toggle through every one by hitting input continuously to get to it...Sony realized that was tedious and in the user menu under the tool box there's a function label inputs there's a lot of common video component names and "skip" that lets you turn off unused inputs (when you select skip as the label the input button will skip over that input as though it doesn't exist). If HDMI is set to skip that would explain that issue.

I've owned both a 34XS955 and 34XBR960 which are both DA-4 chassis like your 970 but at different feature levels. The 955 uses a RM-Y-199 which (along with several identical sony remotes is fairly common) the 960 uses the RM-Y201 which is fancier and has extra controls for the link input on the 960 only. The 199 remote also works on the 960...it has every button it needs except for the link stuff.

Infact I have the tuner box for a 1980s Sony component video systemin the same room (they sold you a monitor that would plug into the separate tuner/input switcher that could connect to a variety of video tape, disc and game components) which acts as a remote switched power outlet and tuner for a 60s Zenith roundy, and the 80s remote for that Sony tuner will operate many functions on the 960 (and the 955 it replaced) and the remotes for the 960 and 955 will operate nearly every feature of the 80s Sony tuner....moral of the story any Sony remote that looks like the Y199 should work for you...Sony didn't change codes over the years so if it has the right buttons it's basically guaranteed to work.

[vol.2]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

There's about 7 inputs on these and HDMI is usually number 7 so you have to toggle through every one by hitting input continuously to get to it...Sony realized that was tedious and in the user menu under the tool box there's a function label inputs there's a lot of common video component names and "skip" that lets you turn off unused inputs (when you select skip as the label the input button will skip over that input as though it doesn't exist). If HDMI is set to skip that would explain that issue.

Oh yeah, I definitely used the skip function on mine. It's a pain to scroll through all the unused ones.

[user181]

Originally Posted by vol.2

Oh yeah, I definitely used the skip function on mine. It's a pain to scroll through all the unused ones.

I have a 970, and it supports (has IR codes for) direct selection of specific inputs. The proprietary Sony remote that comes with it doesn't have individual buttons, but a universal remote with the appropriate codes will work. I've had a Logitech Harmony remote for many years and it makes things so much easier. Unfortunately, the Harmony is discontinued, but you can find them on eBay.

[vol.2]

Originally Posted by user181

I have a 970, and it supports (has IR codes for) direct selection of specific inputs. The proprietary Sony remote that comes with it doesn't have individual buttons, but a universal remote with the appropriate codes will work. I've had a Logitech Harmony remote for many years and it makes things so much easier. Unfortunately, the Harmony is discontinued, but you can find them on eBay.

I have a Sony universal remote that can do this, but I have that particular TV in storage for now. When I finally start using it again (have room for it) then I'll remember that. Thanks