SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-XR29M50 RM-W104 Malaysia SCC-U96M-A KV-XR29M80 RM-W104 ME SCC-U90V-A KV-XR29M80 RM-W104 Saudi Arabia SCC-V10J-A KV-XR29M80 RM-W104 Russia SCC-V13A-A RM-W104 TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS ANODE. WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self diagnosis function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY (1) indicator will automatically begin to flash. The number of times the STANDBY (1) indicator flasher translates to a probable source of the problem. If an error symptom cannot be reproduced, the remote commander can be used to review the failure occurrence data stored in memory to reveal past problems and how often these problems occur.
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/(1) indicator FLASH COUNT Diagnosis Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times I-Prot 4 times IK (AKB) 5 times HV Protect 8 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnosis. FLASH RED n Please refer diagnosis item.
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnosis results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to "0". Unless the result display is cleared to "0", the self-diagnosis function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 1-10. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig 2) Remove the rear cover.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS Perform the adjustments in the following order : The following adjustments should be made when a 1. Beam Landing complete realignment is required or a new picture tube is 2. Convergence installed. 3. Focus 4.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 H. STAT 2-2. CONVERGENCE • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal • Pic mode: Soft Center dot BMC (Hexapole) Magnet V. STAT Magnet H. STAT VR RV750 H. STAT...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29", 34") on DY 7. Y separation axis correction magnet adjustment. XCV Rotate XCV Adj core on DY 1. Receive the cross-hatch signal and adjust YCH Rotate YCH VOL on DY [PICTURE] to [MIN] and [BRIGHTNESS] to [STANDARD] .
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 2-4. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENTS FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B 1. Set the PICTURE to Normal. 2. Put the VIDEO input mode without signals adjustment. 3. Connect R,G,B of the C board cathode to the oscilloscope.
VDSP Detected Stereo Type (Direct Value from CZ_ Stereo_Mode) Needed for Nicam DCXO aligment Purpose S : for Sony A : Aiwa Value of x = 0 - Unknown, 1 - BTSC, 2 - A2, 3 - NICAM, : US/Latin/Taiwan...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 e. OTHER FUNCTION VIA REMOTE COMMANDER 7, - All the data becomes the values in memory. 8, - All user control goes to the standard state. [Display], - Service data initialization (Be sure not to use usually.) 2, 5 Select Device or Category (Up, Down) 3-2.
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 Data variant depend on models NOTE: This data with remark ** Category Name AV Stereo Stereo SDEM Category Name AV Stereo Stereo SDEC EPMD STDS DCXI DCXG DCLH Category Name AV Stereo Stereo XR29M50 MP3 Set OPTM DCXO...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB1 Item Speed Search L’ L(Euro), M(GA) Decimal KV-XR29M50 KV-XR29M80 (ME) KV-XR29M80 (Saudi Arabia) KV-XR29M80 (Russia) SPEED SEARCH (Time of speed search) 00 = disabled (original cycle speed) 01 = 4 time speed from the original...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 No. OPB3 Item HDEV NICAM ST NICAM BI A2 ST Thai US ST MONO Decimal Bilingual Korean ST KV-XR29M50 KV-XR29M80 (ME) KV-XR29M80 (Saudi Arabia) KV-XR29M80 (Russia) HDEV (High Deviation Mode) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled NICAM ST...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 No. OPB5 Item Full Forced 60 Tilt IP Plus Wide Decimal Surround Surround KV-XR29M50 KV-XR29M80 (ME) KV-XR29M80 (Saudi Arabia) KV-XR29M80 (Russia) Full Surround (Full Surround option - no for euro model) 0 = Normal Surround Model 1 = Full Surround Model...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT 80mV SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 2. Input PAL 100% Color Bar. 3. Set to following condition: PICTURE 100%,COLOR 50%, BRIGHTNESS 50%, VB1 = VB2 = VB3 = VB4 HUE Center, SHP 50%.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 WIDE MODE (50Hz) 3-4. DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENT (V-Compression Adjustment) H-TRAPEZOID ADJUSTMENT 1. Input SPCB signal(For NTSC models select Video 1. Receive cross hatch/dot signal mode) 2. Adjust RV1801 on C-Board to make H-Trapezoid 2. Adjust condition to WIDE MODE : ON.
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 NORMAL MODE (60Hz) WIDE MODE (60Hz) 1. Input 525/60Hz signal. (V-Compression Adjustment) 2. Using the buttons select category GEOM 1. Input mono scope signal (Service Mode.) 2. Adjust condition to WIDE MODE : ON. 3. Raise/ lower data using the buttons to 3.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 V.LINEARITY (VLIN), S CORRECTION (SCOR), EW 3-5. PICTURE DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT PARABOLA/WIDTH (EWPW), AND EW TRAPEZIUM (EWTZ) ADJUSTMENTS H. CENTER ADJUSTMENT (HPOS) 1. Input Monoscope signal. 1. Input Monoscope signal. 2. Activate the Service Mode. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION C Board D3 Board H3 Board VM Board A Board F Board J1 Board 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION Reference information Note: • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM •...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 RM-W104 4-3-2. A Board — Processor (Block A) CN005 CN003 TO VM BOARD CN5901 CN004 TO C BOARD CN701 C006 C093 PROCESSOR 3.3V (BLOCK A) D057 MMDL914T1 R-MUTE D058 MMDL914T1 R5010 R5012 G MUTE RN-CP RN-CP C592...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 RM-W104 4-3-6. A Board — Jack (Block E) CN904 CN903 4P:VH BUS CONNECTOR BUS CONNECTOR CN015 TO B BOARD CN1425 To D18 (E45)TU-AGC JR1980 To A67 (E44) B_INT R901 R900 CHIP R903 To A68 (E43) B_DAT RN-CP...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 RM-W104 4-3-9. H3 Board Schematic Diagram CN3901 CN3602 CN3905 CN3903 CN3908 TO A BOARD CN3601 TO SPEAKER TO A BOARD (POWER SUPPLY TO A BOARD TO A BOARD CN3906 (AUDIO) /DEFLECTION) CN3902 CN3904 (JACK) (PROCCESSOR) TO F BOARD...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 RM-W104 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION NOTE: PRINTED WIRING BOARDS The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock.
REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK * A-1302-875-A COMPLETE PWB, A (KV-XR29M50) C053 1-164-227-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.022UF 10.00% 25V * A-1302-874-A COMPLETE PWB, A (ME/SAUDI ARABIA) C054 1-107-826-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C207 1-130-495-00 MYLAR 0.1UF 5.00% C553 1-162-116-00 CERAMIC 680PF 10.00% 2KV...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C659 1-125-969-91 CERAMIC 680PF 10.00% 1KV * CN503...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D548 8-719-991-33 DIODE 1SS133T-77 FB600 1-410-397-21 FERRITE 1.1UH...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK JR030 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP <TRANSISTOR> JR600 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R045 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R309 1-216-847-11 METAL CHIP...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R549 1-215-447-00 METAL 1/4W R678 1-249-421-11 CARBON 2.2K...
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METAL CHIP 1/10W (KV-XR29M50) R6026 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W C620 1-113-611-11 ELECT(BLOCK) 820UF 250V R6027 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W (Except KV-XR29M50) C621 1-113-611-11 ELECT(BLOCK) 820UF 250V R6028 1-208-840-11 METAL CHIP 270K 0.50% 1/10W (Except KV-XR29M50) R6029 1-218-760-11 METAL CHIP 220K 0.50%...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSISTOR> C2803 ! 1-110-541-91 FILM 0.056UF 5.00% 630V...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80 RM-W104 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSFORMER> * CN3901 1-564-507-11 PLUG, CONNECTOR 4P * CN3903...
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! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-427-01 Visual Products 2003.12 – 78 –...
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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.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
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Table of Contents Menu Adjustment Installation Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..14 Setting up your TV Changing the “Picture” setting ..17 (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Changing the “Sound” setting ..18 Changing the “Timer” setting ..20 Overview of Controls Changing the “Channel Setup”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the TV front panel. •...
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG:Press (MENU) For 5sec SOUND MENU MODE (AUTO PROG) PROG qf qd TV front panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG:Press ([MENU] for 5sec SOUND MENU MODE (AUTO PROG) PROG Button/Terminal Function Page...
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU RESET Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been – watched for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options. 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display will appear. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-XR34M61/XR29M61 only You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM Mono NICAM stereo (Regular sound) (Stereo sound)
x Viewing Teletext KV-XR34M61/XR29M61 only Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this display a Teletext Press .
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm RESET Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” icon ( Sound Mode: Dynamic then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
If you preset a blocked program number, that program number will be unblocked automatically. Note • During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “B/G”, “I”, “D/K” or “M” (KV-XR29M50/XR25M50 only) and “Auto” (KV-XR34M61/XR29M61 only) for the “TV System”. continue Menu Adjustment...
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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Fine: Auto Skip:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon ( Setup then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel (MONO) Camcorder Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Video game TV rear panel equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Notes • If you connect a VCR to 8 (antenna input), preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV (see page 22).
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Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV.
• The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. Noisy sound • Channel presetting is • Display the “Channel Setup” menu and inappropriate or select “Manual Program” to preset the incomplete.
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Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna.
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TV cannot on the TV, VCR and at the wall. or the cable is receive stereo damaged. broadcast sound. • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony • The antenna setup is – dealer for advice. inappropriate. Stereo broadcast sound switches...
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! indicator on your diagnosis function TV flashes red (main power) to turn off your TV. indicates the possible several times after Contact your nearest Sony service problems. every three center. seconds. • Changes in room TV cabinet temperature sometimes creaks.
Specifications Note KV-XR34M61 KV-XR29M61 KV-XR25M50 KV-XR29M50 Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 Stereo/Bilingual system NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I;...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 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.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the Do not plug in too many appliances to the same TV to rain or moisture. power socket. Do not damage the power cord. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
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x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
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Table of Contents Menu Adjustment Installation Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..13 Setting up your TV Changing the “Picture” setting ..16 (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Changing the “Sound” setting ..17 Changing the “Timer” setting ..19 Overview of Controls Changing the “Channel Setup”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the TV front panel. •...
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR qf qd TV front panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG:Press [MENU] for 5sec SOUND MENU MODE (AUTO PROG) PROG Button/Terminal Function Page Remote control sensor. –...
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU RESET Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options. “5-Band Graphic Equalizer” display will appear. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Viewing Teletext KV-XR34M81/XR29M81/XR25M81 only Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this display a Teletext Press .
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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continued Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Preset channels automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm RESET Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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continued Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: to preset appears on the menu, then press Select...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon ( Setup Language: English...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel (MONO) Camcorder Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV rear panel Video game equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Notes • If you connect a VCR to 8 (antenna input), preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV (see page 21).
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continued Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV.
• The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. Noisy sound • Channel presetting is • Display the “Channel Setup” menu and inappropriate or select “Manual Program” to preset the incomplete.
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• There is local – stripes equipment near the TV. interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. – Double images or • Use a highly directional antenna.
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Teletext display is on the TV, VCR, and at the wall. incomplete the cable is damaged. (snowy picture or double images) • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – (KV-XR34M81/ inappropriate. dealer for advice. XR29M81/ –...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 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.
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Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not bottom area of the TV. going to use it for several days. Made in Malaysia. Sony Corporation 6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0001 Japan.
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x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
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Table of Contents Menu Adjustment Installation Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..12 Setting up your TV Changing the “Picture” setting ..15 (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Changing the “Sound” setting ..16 Changing the “Timer” setting ..18 Overview of Controls Changing the “Channel Setup”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the TV front panel. and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the •...
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR qf qd TV front panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG:Press [MENU] for 5sec SOUND MENU MODE (AUTO PROG) PROG Button/Terminal Function Page Remote control sensor. –...
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU RESET Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options. 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display will appear. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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Level 1 Level 3/Function Page Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Preset channels automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm RESET Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture selected, then press Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” icon ( Sound Mode: Dynamic then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Fine: Auto Skip:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon ( Setup then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel Audio/Video cable (not supplied) (MONO) Camcorder Video game TV rear panel equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Notes • If you connect a VCR to 8 (antenna input), preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV (see page 20).
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Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV.
• The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. Noisy sound • Channel presetting is • Display the “Channel Setup” menu and inappropriate or select “Manual Program” to preset the incomplete.
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Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! function indicates the TV flashes red (main power) to turn off your TV. possible problems. several times after Contact your nearest Sony service every three center. seconds. • Changes in room TV cabinet temperature sometimes creaks.
Stereo minijack i (Headphone) 29 in. Picture tube Measured Tube size (cm) diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 772 x 576 x 516 Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...