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Contents Preface Precautions ..............Welcome ................Features ..............Chapter 1" Setting Up Unpacking ..............Connecting two VCRs (equipped with an Locating Controls and Connectors ......... 6 S video output jack) for tape editing ....15 Connecting two VCRs (not equipped with an Making Antenna Connections ........
Welcome Welcome to the Sony XBR series. By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to enjoy the advanced technology which brings you useful features and high quality viewing. This manual covers five different models. The illustrations...
Chapter Unpacking 1: Setting Carefully follow the instructions on the outside of the packing carton to unpack: the TV. Notes • The supplied accessories are packed in the upper part of the carton. Be sure not to throw them away. •...
Locating Controls a ndConnectors For details, see the pages indicated by the numbered black circles O. Front ** Cordless headphones infrared POWER switch* transmitter _ TIMER/STAND (KV-27XBR36/32XBR36 only) ndicator KV-27XBR26 STE:REO KV-32XBR26 indicator _) KV-27XBR36 KV-32XBR36 Push to open_ VIDEO IN 3 DEMO TV/VIDEO...
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Rear KV-27XBR36/32XBR36/32XBR76 v,o_ov,o_ov,o_c,.. ,N_ ' "_ IM AUX (auxiliary) terminal y_ @ VIDEO 3 TO CONVERTER AUDIO v _. VIDEO IN 112/3 @ @ o_o_CONV_%_ terminal I_I 0-0@ ®® ®®®®, VHF/LIHF antenna LINE AUDIO: terminal I_) - t_) _.':) VAR. (variable) AUDIO OUT jacks i_) _UDIO LINE OUT jacks MONITOR OUT jacks t_1 !_) ,,..,...
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LocatingControlsand Connectors Remote Commander (with the video control cover closed) C.CAPTION (closed caption) button SLEEP button ei MUTING button 1_) POWER button* CH÷ FREI_E WN_DEO SWAP r-1 r-1 !--I r-i !_ PIP (Picture-in-Picture) buttons FOgT_ AUDIO r-I !_ r-I TV/VIDEO button* ®®®1 ANT/AUX (antenna/auxiliary) button...
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Locating Controlsand Connectors Push open the lid (rear of the Remote Commander). Press open the battery compartm,_nt lids on both sides. ends are inserted as shown. Install two AA size (R6) batteries so that the _ and O Install two AA size (R6) batteries, one in each side, so that the O and O ends are inserted as shown.
MakingAntenna Connections Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better picture quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company. Check your antenna cable type.
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MakingAntennaConnections \\\', X\_L CATV cable CONVERTER VF_HF VI4F/UHF VHF/UHF antenna cable Note Do notconnectanything to the TO CONVERTER terminalin this case. Use an EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied). Converter/ decoder Prepare the VHF antenna cable using the appropriate connector (p. 11). 75-ohm coaxial cable CONVERTER Connect the cable to the U/V mixer.
To operate the video equipment, refer to th,_ instruction manual that comes with the equipment. You can operate a Sony VCR or video disc player, or Set S-VIDEO to =ON" (p. 46). a non-Sony VCR with the supplied Remote Commander°...
Connecting OtherEquipment : Signal flow (Rear of TV) i1.1 i1.= 11.3 (Front of -rv) except for KV-32XBR76 _/AUOIO VAFL ® to audio VHF/ to audio to video video input input input input VHF/UHF output VCR, video disc VMC-810S/820S player, etc. (not supplied) audio/video output...
_L._ : Signal flow (Rear of TV) CONVERTER VHFA3HF S video S video audio output input output input €'J YC- 15V/30V t°udi° (not supplied YC- 15V/30V RK-74A (not supplied) RK°74A (not supplied) (not supplied) I"I"1 "€3 ¢ID audio to audio S video o S video input...
Connecting OtherEquipment L:_:::_ : Signal flow Rear of TV) (Front of TV) except for KV-32XBR76 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO I((o)]J IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 "°'°' @ ,.o to video _ _'_to a do input InpUt I !o video _ !o audio output output input...
: Signal flow Rear of TV) AUD;O V,_q. CON'v ERTER ,..1 output l to audio I"11 RK-74A to line input (not ._upplied) OO®®= Amplifier Set the amplifier's function to line input. Preparing for use Adjusting the sound level Display the mode set menu and set SPEAKER to "OFF" to If you connect your stereo system to VAR.
Using theOn-Screen Menus The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various adjustments and settings. See the indicated pages for instructions on using each feature. For picture and sound quaffty adjustment Adjustment screen Main menu...
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For presetting and other functions Main menu AUTO PROGRAM screen (p. 25) JT_MODE" SET :_ "'.:_ (_TIME • L_'_i'>i _''_' IH_SET UP..<., _..' _..mENGLIS H _::i_'_.::_!\: CH (channel)ERASE/ADD screen -_CH ERASE/ADD (pp. 27,29) _Select channel_ • ERASE:CHANNEL +/- ?-1;;.' :_"ADO:: [0,9]+[ENTER] --_H: CAPIION...
Usingthe On-Screen Menus DEMO "iV / VIDEO -VOL!JME - CHANNEL+ POWER CDCSD_CZ3S_ The menu language is factory-set to ENGLISH. Follow these instructions to change the menu language to Spanish or French, or back to English. Front of "IV Press POWER on the "IV or on the Remote Commander to turn on the TV. The TIMER/STAND BY indicator flashes until the picture .appears.
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To return to the normal screen Press MENU on the Remote Commander. Press RETURN. Thelanguageis selected. Notes concerning menus • During PIP (Picture..in-Picture) mode, the on-screen menus rray overlap the window RETURN picture • Screen displays (VOLUME, MUTING, , _zsE,LE(_to.,_/v CHANNEL, etc,) may overlap the on-screen -:.
Setting CABLE O NorOFF If you have cable connected to the TV, follow the steps below to set the cable DEMO TV / VIDEO -VOLUME + - CHANNEL+ POWER (ZZ) C--T---_ C--T-_ connection on or off. Set CABLE OFF to preset or watch VHF or UHF channels, and set CABLE ON to preset or watch cable TV channels.
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Cable TV channel chart* Press AN WINDOW +/- to select "ON" or "OFF." Cable TV system.,; u,se letters or numbers to designate channels. To tune in a channel, refer to the chart below. Number on this TV Corresponding Cll ERASE/ADD : ,_ CATV channel CH CAPTION ..
PresettingW Channels By presetting TV channels to the TV, you can select channels by pressing CHANNEL +/- on the TV or CH +/- on the Remote Commander. DEMO "IV / VIDEO -VOLUME ÷ - CHANNEL+ POWER Follow these instructions to preset all the receivable VHF, UHF or cable TV channels to the IV.
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Receivable channels for this TV VHF: 2 - 13 Press RETURN. The set up menu appears. UHF: 14 - 69 Cable: 1 - 125 )'CABLE: ON ..:.;. AUTO PROGP, AN..... RETURN To select TV charmels without " CH ERASE/ADD. CH CAPTION _' :-""!'__:_ presetting :,_:VIDEO LABEL:_.,.
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Presetting TV Channels DEMO TV/VIDEO -'VOLUME+ -CHANNEL+ POWER Follow these instructions to erase unnecessary rv channels, so that when you press CH +/-, the channel(s) are skipped. Front of W Press MENU The main menu appears. "DgPROG PALETTE] MUTINGC._ SLEEP POWER E--Ir--I r--I E3 _'i_MODE SET...
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To erase another channel Repeat steps 6 - 7.. Press RETURN. The CH ERASE/ADD screen appears, and the cursor points to =ERASE." I_]CH ERASEIADD To return to the previous menu RETURN Press A/V WINDOW +/- until the cursor _ERASE points to" ,._ MENU." Then press RETURN.
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Presetting TV Channels Follow these instructions to add TV channels one by one to the selection laU]]NG C.CAF]X_ SLEEP POWER I:--I r] r--] r--i memory, or to replace a iV channel you previously erased (pp. 26 - 27). FREEZEI"VN1DEOSWAP ED r--I r-1 r--! r-q Press MENU The main menu appears.
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TO add another channel Repeat steps 7 -;3. The CH ERASE/ADD screenappears. Press RETURN. To return to the previous menu ERASE/ADD Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor RETURN _ERASE points to" _ MENU." Then press RETURN. Select the channel. ERASE:CHANNEL To return to the main menu ADD:...
Gnapter z: using Duulu r_,u_ Watching T VPrograms Make sure that the W/CABLE BOX selector on the Remote Commander is set DEMO TV/VIDEO -VOLUME + -CHANNEL+ POWER to TV, in order to control the TV with the Remote Commander. The TIMER/STAND BY indicator flashes until the picture appears. Press POWER on the TV or on the Remote Commander to turn on the TV.
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Select a channel in one of the following two ways: To ,._,anthe preset channels in numedcal sequence, press CH +/-. To select a channel directly, press 0 - 9 and then ENTER. For example, to select channel 10, press 1,0 and ENTER. @®®...
Using Convenient Features Press MUTING. _UT]NG C,_ SLEEP POWER MUTING "MUTING"appears on the screen. FREEZE"I_N_DEO SWAP To restore the sound _1 C:::Ir-) C:::IC:::l Press MUTING again, or press VOL +. PO_T)ON AUDIO r--I r--i r-I ANT/AU_ Press DISPLAY. All the existing displays appear: channel number, channel caption HEAD DISPLAY (if set), MTS mode ("SAP"...
DE'MO TV/VIDEO -VOLUME+ -CHANNEL+ POWER Use this function to keep track of two programs alternately. Front of TV To recall the channel you were watching previously Press JUMP. To switch back to the first channel PressJUMP again. I,KJTING C,CADTIO_ SLEEP POWER r-7 r-] !221 r'] FREE2_ WhnDEO SWAP...
Using Closed Caption Press C.CAPTION. The closed caption mode appears. CCI, CC2, TEXT1, TEXT2 or CC OFF appears klUll_i C.F.,.,_ON SLEEP POWER in sequence each time you press C.CAPTION. IZI_ r--I r--] FREE2_ TVNIB_3 SWAP v-I r--1 r--i r--i r-n POSITIONAUDIO r-I I--I !--I C.CAPTION...
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Notes repeatedly. Press C.CAPTION The Closed Caption system checks for errors before captions or text appear. If an C.CAPTION error is found, the mistake does not appear; a white oox appears instead. In most cases, this allows you to read the caption without difficulty.
Selecting a Picture andSound Mode This TV features four modes (STANDARD, MOVIE, SPORTS, NEWS) that offer different picture and sound qualities. Choose the one that best suits the type of program that you want to watch. Example: Select MOVIE mode for picture and sound that gives you the sense of being in a movie theater. Press MENU.
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To return to the previous menu Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor Fellow these instructions to select standard mode without using the on-screen points to" ::) MENU." Then press RETURN. menus. To return to the main menu Press STANDARD. Repeat the above, until you reach the main menu.
(.,waprer _: using/4ovanceo t-eazures Watching TwoPictures atOnce (PIP) You can watch both the main picture and a window picture simultaneously, using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function. Remote Commander Models KV-27XBR36/32XBR36/32XBR76 are equipped with two-tuner PIP, allowing you to watch two TV channels at once.
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To use Picture-in-Picture with pay (:able TV input, make the Remote Commander connections to your cable converter box as shown below. except for MUTINGC.C/2]X)N SLEEP POWER _,,_ (Front of TV) r--1E3 E3 r-l KV-32XBR76 FREE2F.W_DEO SWAP mmr-1 _ POSITIONAUDIO r-7 r-] r-] ....
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WatcldngTwoPicturesat Once(PIP) Follow these instructions to change the position of the Use the FREEZE function to display a still picture. This function is useful when you want to write down a recipe from window picture on the screen. a cooking program, a displayed address or phone number and so on.
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Follow these instructions to swap the input signals of the Follow these instructions to select the audio source, that you main and window pictures. want to receive through the supplied cordless headphones Remote Commander (main or window picture). If you want to listen to sound from the window picture, make sure that the sound from the window picture is being received (p.
Adjusting t heTV You can adjust the picture and sound for each input mode (TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3) by pressing TVNIDEO Press RETURN. The VIDEO screen appears. on the TV or on the Remote Commander to select the input mode, before making the adjustments.
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To adjust other items Repeat steps5 - 8. To restore the factory settings for all the items Select =STANDARD" on the program palette menu, and press RETURN; or, press STANDARD on the Remote Commander. All the items, includingTR/NITONE (p. 44) and NR (p. 45) return to the.Jr o riginalfactolysettings.
The VIDEO screenappears. Color picture tubes are usually manufactured with a fixed color temperature (tint) that determines the "warmth" (red tint) or "coolness" (blue tint) of the picture. Use the Sony Trinitone feature to adjust the picture color to your HUE" •...
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Adjusting the TV The mode display turns red Press RETURN Follow these instructions to set S-VIDEO on or off, depending on the kind of video equipment you have connected to the rv. For instructions on connecting video equipment, see pp. 13 - 16. Note Press AN WINDOW +/- to select "ON"...
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Press RETURN. The adjustment screen appears. Follow these instructions to adjust the TREBLE, BASS and BALANCE. Remote Commander (with video control cover open) A/V WINDOW IUIUIUIIUUIUIUUIUUUII" ..FAYORrI_ Vl'R1-2-3 1-v CABLEBOX Press AN WINDOW +/- to make the adjustment. TVNTR CODE STANDARD r-1 _...
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Adjusting the TV Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "AUDIO." For lifelike sound reproduction, follow the instructions below to select the SRS mode you prefer. In SRS AUTO mode, SRS functions in both monaural and stere() modes. Monaural sound programs will have a 'simulated stereo' effect.
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Press NV WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "MTS." Follow these instructions to select an MTS mode. Select MAIN mode to listen to stereo sound. The STEREO indicator on the TV lights up whenever a stereo broadcast is received. The mode display turns red.
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Adjustingthe TV Press RETURN. The mode display turns red. Follow these instructions to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (p.17), and on when you want to listen to the sound from the TV speakers. Remote Commander Press A/V WINDOW +/- to select "ON"...
Customizing theScreen Display Press RETURN. The CH CAPT/ON screen appears. Follow these instructions to caption each channel number display with a name, for instance, the television station call CAPTION lettel_. (You can set up to four letters or numbers). Example: Caption channel 15 as "NBC."...
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£ Customizingthe Screen Display Press A/V WINDOW +/- to select a blank space. Remote Commander CAPTION NBC. Select the 4th letter. AN WINDOW _L,c,¢ ,_un =,,r_ FAVORITE Press RETURN. VTR1-2-3 TV CABLEBOX The setting is complete. When you select or display the channel number, the channel caption also appears.
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Press RETURN. The VIDEO LABEL screen appears. Follow these instructions to label each input mode, in order to identify the equipment connected to each input terminal. -_VIDEO LABEL • ... _:,_ _VIDEOI: VIDEO, 1'," Example: Label VIDEO IN 1 as "VHS." VIDE02: VIDEO g.., VIDE03: VIDEO 3"_".
UsingTimer-Activated F unctions Press RETURN. The time menu appears If you live in an area that uses daylight savings time, set DAYLIGHT SAVING to "YES" or "NO" depending on the season, before setting the current time. At the next daylight savings date, you will be able to automatically adjust all the time-related settings (CURRENT TIME, ON/OFF TIMER ,CURRENT TIME SET...
Press RETURN The CURRENT TIME SET screen appears, with a reminder again. Follcw these instructions to set the current time. The to set DAYLIGHT SAVlNG. correct current time must be set in order to use the other "-_)CURRENTTIME SET time-related functions (DAYLIGHT SAVING, ON/OFF TIMFiR, CHANNEl_ BLOCK).
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UsingTimer-Activated Functions Press RETURN. The cursor points to "START," Remote Commander ENTER _JUMP I NV WINDOW the clock. Check the actual time, and press RETURN to start MENU The setting is complete. REI_JRN FA_IE VTR1-2-3 TV CABtJE BOX To reset the time Display the CURRENT TIME SET screen and repeat steps 5-12.
Press RETURN. The ON/OFF _MERscreen appea_,and _e cursorpom_ Follow these instructions to make the program of your to "1," choice appear on the screen at a specified time. _)N/OFF _TIMER bl ..Set the timer to turn on the TV every Monday Example: through Friday at 1:30 AM for 3 hours, on channel 8, as PROGRAM 1.
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Using Timer-Activated Functions Press A/V WINDOW +/- to select "8" (channel); then press RETURN. Remote Commander The TIMER/STAND BY indicato," lights, indicating that the setting is complete. Each time you press A/V WINDOW +/-, the channel number changes from 1 - 12,5#1 sequence. "_NIOFF TIMER 1.EVERY MON- FRI...
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Fig. 1 Selecting the day(s) of the week When you press AN WINDOW +, the days of the week appear in the following order: ---I,. EVERY MON-FRI EVERY SUN-SAT SUNDAY MONDAY TU_°AY I EVERY THU .. _ EVERY WED WEDNESDAY [ _ :,.URS_AY 1 EVERY TUE EVERY MON :...
Using Timer-Activated Functions Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "CHANNEL BLOCK." Follow these instructions to prevent a channel from appearing on the screen during the time that you specify. You {_n use this function to prevent children from watching unsuitable programs.
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To erase a CHANNEL BLOCK set_:ing Display the CHANNEL BLOCK s('reen, select the setting Press A/V WINDOW +/-to select ":30" (minutes); then press RETURN. you want to erase, and select a blank space for the day. Each time you press A/V WINDOW +/-, the minutes change The CHANNEL BLOCK setting is erase(L in sequence.
i" Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL By setting FAVORITE CHANNEL, you can select the channels you use most frequently (up to seven channels) Press RETURN. The FAVORITE CHANNEL screen appears, and the cursor simply by pressing RETURN on the Remote Commander. points to the first channel position. Remote Commander (RM-Y113A) "_FAVORITE CHANNEL...
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To :setother channels Selecting a favorite channel Repeat steps 6 - 8. After setting the channels,follow theseinstructions 1:o select the channelyou wantto watch. To ,erase a favorite channel setting Press A/V WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to the channel number you want to erase; press RETURN, then press 0 and ENTER.
:Fig. 3: Operating a VCR _1, 2, 3) To turn on or off Press POWER. Follow these instructions to operate Sony video cassette iTo change channels Press CI-I +/-. recorders (Beta, 8 mm and VHS) and video disc players (when watching TV (including multi-disc players).
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Remote Commander will not operate. • If you set another manufacturer's code to a VTR1-2-3 MDP selector position (pp. 66 - 67), you must also set the Sony code to operate Sony equipment. Ca, dion When you replace the batteries, do it within approximately 30 minutes.
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SET STANDARD r---1 Set the VTFt1-2-3 MDP selector to VTR2. V'I'R1- Notl=- To use another manufacturer's equipment besides a Sony VCR, set the :selector to a position not being used for your Sony video equipment. Chapter 3: Using Advanced Features...
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10, 11, 12, 15 Video disc player FUNAI Note GENERAL ELE(:,TRIC 05, 08 In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony GOLDSTAR video equipment with the supplied Remote Commander. This is HITACHI 07, 08, 36 because your equipment may use a cocle _hat is not provided with this Remote Commander.
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Usingthe Pre-Programmed RemoteCommander While pressing CODE SET, press 6 and 8 (Zenith's code number --- see Fig. 8) and ENTER. Follow these instructions to set the manufacturer's code, which will enable you to operate a connected cable converter box with the pre-programmed Remote CODESET Commander.
Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "DIRECT PLAY." Follow these instructions to switch from TV to VCR mode by simply pressing the I_ (playback) button on the supplied Remote Commander. Exarnple: Connect your VCR to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks, and set the VTR1-2-3 MDP selector to VTR2.
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Usingthe Pre,-Programmed R emoteCommander Remote Commander ENTER JUMPI-'--I /VV WINDOW M .u r-,-l RC_UE FAVORITE VTR1-2-3 TV CABLEBOX Press AN WINDOW +/- to select the V-FR selector mode you have set on the Remote Commander. (When the VTR1-2-3 MDP selector is set to VTR2, select "VTR 2.") Each time you press A/V WINDOW +/-, '3/'TR1,"%fTR2,"...
'Troubleshooting Disturbances in picture and sound can often be eliminated by checking the symptoms and following the _;uggestions listed here. If the problem still cannot be solved, contact your nearest service facility. i _-_ Symptom: :::: : Possible causes and remedies •...
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM Power consumption (KV-27XBR26/27XBR36) The (O) Sound Retrieval System is manufactured by Sony 250 W Corporation under license from the Hughes Aircraft (KV-32XBR26/32XBR36/32XBR76) Company, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics. It is 225 W covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.