Antenna The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manu- factured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
SECURITE DU FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES REMPLACER QUE PAR DES OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE NUMERO DE PIECE EST INDIQUE DANS SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS LE PRESENT MANUEL OU DANS DES SUPPLEMENTS PUBLIES PAR SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS SONY.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT 2 times 4 times 5 times Lamp ON 0.3 sec. Lamp OFF STANDBY/SLEEP lamp Lamp OFF 0.3 sec. 3 sec. Diagnostic Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times...
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6. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT IC301 IC541 IC001 IC003 Y/CHROMA JUNGLE V.OUT SYSTEM MEMORY FROM IO-BDAT B-DAT IK IN 17 I-PROT FROM IC521 HP/PROTECT PIN 7 O-LED SDAT +B overcurrent (OCP) Occurs when an overcurrent on the +B(115V) line is detected by pin 18 of IC301. If the voltage to pin 18 of IC301 is less than 1V when V.SYNC is more than seven verticals in a period, the unit will automatically turn off.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original service problem, perform the LEAKAGE TEST following safety checks before releasing the set to the The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground customer: and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampere).
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SECTION 1 GENERAL The instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers shown reflect those of the Operating Instruction Manual. Connecting and Installing the TV Making Connections Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the components you will be connecting.
(Rear of TV) and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control. scrambled TO CONVERTER channels Notes • Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. 75-ohm coaxial (signal) cable (not supplied) (see page 28) VHF/UHF •...
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. DBS Connections For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO (Rear of TV) Connecting a DBS (Direct instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Additional Connections For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO The following connections are for accessories (Rear of TV) instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video that will enhance your viewing options.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Basic Set up Inserting batteries Using the remote control, On-Screen Help/Instructions Move & Select buttons Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by Several menu windows will provide prompts matching the + and – on the batteries to the and instructions to assist you in navigating diagram inside the battery compartment.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your New TV (continued) Watching the TV REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE All of the TV features can be accessed via the REMOTE CONTROL ON THE remote control. The following chart will INSIDE FRONT COVER OF...
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your New TV (continued) Watching two programs at The sound of the main Input-source mode one time - PIP picture is received. or TV channel for the main picture The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your Menus Press V or v to move to the desired option. Press V or v to make your selection and Learning menu selection press SET UP Use the MENU button to access a menu and CHANNEL SET UPŁ...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your Menus (continued) Using the AUDIO menu TREBLE Adjust left or right to decrease or increase higher pitched sound BASS Adjust left or right to decrease or increase low pitched sounds. AUDIO Adjustment TREBLE Ł...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your Menus (continued) Using the TIMER menu Spring: Select YES to compensate for Daylight Saving Time. DAYLIGHT The current time automatically moves one hour ahead. SAVING TIMERŁ Fall: Select NO at the end of Daylight Saving Time.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Using your Menus (continued) Using the SET UP menu CHANNEL CAPTION: You will be able to label up to 12 CHANNEL CHANNEL CAPTIONŁ ___Ł SET UP channels with their call letters.(except KV-20V80) (continued) ____ MENUŁ...
In this case, please use the Aiwa 338, 344 equipment’s own remote control. Broksonic 319, 317 • The code numbers for Sony VCR's are assigned at the Canon 309, 308 Operating a VCR Buttons on the factory as follows:...
• Ensure that you have set your VCR correctly. (see page 7) (KV-27S45, 27V45) • VCR may not be turned on. • Call your local Sony service center. A red light keeps flashing on the • Your TV may need service.
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• Check your CHANNEL FIX channel be correct. settings. (see page 23) If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). — —...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T 2-3. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 2-4. SERVICE POSITION E Board E Board Power cord A Board A Board HV Board 2-5-1. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL (KV-29SL40T/29XL40T) WARNING BEFORE REMOVING ANODE CAP E board H.V. remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T 2-5-2. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL (KV-29VL40T) WARNING BEFORE REMOVING ANODE CAP Two DGC holders (M) E board H.V. remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. A board Discharge CRT before attempting to remove the anode cap to avoid elec- Degaussing coil trical shock.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS Perform the adjustments in order as follows: The following adjustments should be made when a complete realignment is required or a new picture Beam Landing tube is installed. These adjustments should be performed Convergence with rated power supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T 3-2. CONVERGENCE If the blue dot does not converge with red and green dots, perform the following steps: Preparation: • Move BMC magnet (a) to correct insufficient H. Static convergence. • Before starting, perform FOCUS, V. LIN and V. SIZE adjustments.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T (3) Screen-corner Convergence 3-5. METHOD OF SETTING THE SERVICE ADJUSTMENT MODE (1) SERVICE MODE PROCEDURE Standby mode. (Power off) on the Remote Commander. (Press each button within a second.) Fig. 9 (2) SERVICE ADJUSTMENT MODE IN...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SECTION 4 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS BOARD R584 CONFIRMATION METHOD (HV HOLD-DOWN CONFIRMATION) AND READJUSTMENTS The following adjustments should always be performed when Hold-down Readjustment replacing the following components which are marked with ] on the schematic diagram:...
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T DIGITAL MULTIMETER TP600 C574 R582 [A BOARD] T504 ABL 11 AMMETER DIGITAL POWER 3mA dc range MULTIMETER SUPPLY 1SS119 Figure 1.0 — 24 — — 29 —...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SECTION 5 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE COMMANDER 7. Press then on the Remote Commander to Use Remote Commander (RM-Y165) to perform circuit initialize. adjustments on this model. Carry out step 7 when adjusting...
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T (4) Item of Adjustments INITIAL DATA DATA AVERAGE ITEM FUNCTION RANGE NTSC VIDEO DATA HSIZ HORIZONTAL AMP. ADJ. 0-63 HPOS HORIZONTAL POS. ADJ. 0-63 VBOW VRT LINE BOWING ADJ. 0-15 VANG VRT LINE BOW SLANT ADJ.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T INITIAL DATA DATA AVERAGE ITEM FUNCTION RANGE NTSC VIDEO DATA FIFR FIELD FREQUENCY SBAL SUB BALANCE 0-31 DISP OSD POSITION 0-127 PADJ POWER ADJUSTMENT 0-63 PSHP PIP SUB SHARPNESS 0-15 PPIX PIP SUB CONTRAST 0-15...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T (5) Feature ID Map 2 9 S L 4 0 T Taiwan 29XL40T Taiwan 29VL40T Taiwan 5-2. A BOARD ADJUSTMENTS H. FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT 6. Connect an oscilloscope probe to CV Board, CN1702 Pin 5 1. Input a monoscope signal.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SUB BRIGHT ADJUSTMENT (SBRT) H. CENTER ADJUSTMENT (HPOS) 1. Input a cross-hatch signal. Note : Perform this adjustment after checking H. FREQUENCY. 2. Set to Service adjustment Mode. 3. Set the PICTURE and BRIGHT to minimum.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS • Items with no part number and no • The component parts of an assembly • Items marked " " are not stocked description are not stocked because are indicated by the reference numbers in...
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified with gray shading and a critical Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pout la securite. Ne les remplacer que symbol ( ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ) are critical for safety. Replace only with part par une piece portant le numero specifie.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by [ in this manual have been carefully The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer factory-selected for each set in order to satisfy regulations regarding are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque NOTES: and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.
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KV-29SL40T / 29VL40T / 29XL40T Note: Note: The components identified by shading Les composants identifies per un trame et une marque and mark ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer are critical for safety.