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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started ... 4 Step 1: Connect the antenna ... 4 Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ... 5 Step 3: Preset the channels... 5 Connecting optional components ... 6 Securing the TV ...
Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below. Antenna cable (not supplied) IEC connector (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) Connecting a VCR Antenna cable (not supplied) To antenna output...
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to yellow jack) and the black plug to • If you connect a VCR to the ˘ (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program position 0 on the TV. •...
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game or stereo system. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the … (video input) jacks Front of TV (S video input) Notes •...
Connecting a DVD player (audio/video) connectors, connect … 1 (video input) on your TV to Using / LINE OUT on your DVD player. DVD player LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting a DVD player with component video output connectors 1 Using audio connectors, connect L and R of TV to the AUDIO L and R output connectors on your DVD player.
Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole. Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or pillar.
Watching the TV This section explains functions used while watching TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Press U to turn on the TV. When the TV is in the standby mode (the u indicator on the TV is lit), press u on the remote or on the TV.
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Watching the TV (continued) Additional tasks Turn off temporarily Turn off completely Adjust the volume Mute the sound Watch the video input Jump back to the previous channel Display the on-screen information* Change the on-screen language * The picture, sound, and either the program position or video mode are displayed.
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To set the Wake Up timer 1 Press Every time you press this button, the period of time changes as follows: WAKE UP TIMER:10M After 10 minutes WAKE UP TIMER:OFF No Wake Up Timer 2 Select the TV program or video mode you want to display when you wake up.
Advanced Operations Listening with dynamic sound —DYNAMIC POWER BASSO The DYNAMIC POWER BASSO sound mode enables you to enjoy high quality audio with the best combination of all types of sound. It reproduces dynamic and clear sounds and emphasizes low and high audio effects as well.
Listening with Virtual Dolby* Surround sound The Virtual Dolby Surround sound mode enables you to enjoy Dolby ProLogic Surround without surround speakers. Press DOLBY VIRTUAL. The sound mode of the TV program or the video input changes to the Virtual Dolby Surround sound.
Watching two programs at the same time —PIP With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, you can display a sub screen within the main picture of different TV programs or video inputs. Displaying the PIP screen Press To select a TV program in the PIP screen Press V or v, and press ENTER.
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Additional PIP tasks swap pictures between the main and PIP screens freeze the PIP screen Notes • When you display a video input on the PIP screen at a faster/slower speed, the picture may be disrupted depending on the VCR type. •...
Viewing multiple programs at the same time —PROGRAM INDEX The PROGRAM INDEX feature allows you to view all of the preset TV programs and the video inputs on the nine sub screens at the same time. Press PROGR INDEX. The first nine preset programs appear on the nine sub screens.
To select the desired program directly from the nine sub screens Press the number buttons or … You can also select the program you want to watch from the nine sub screens as follows: 1 Press V/b/v/B to move the cursor (>>>) to the screen of the program you want to watch.
Selecting a stereo or bilingual program (KV-EF29M61/EF29M91/EF29M90 only) You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. The on-screen display changes to show the selected sound and the u/ Â/ indicator lights up.
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When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting A2 (German) stereo A2 (German) bilingual Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System NICAM A2 (German) Notes • If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically. • If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select “MONO”.
Viewing Teletext (KV-EF29M61/EF29M91 only) TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via some TV channels. Teletext allows you to receive various information, such as weather forecasts or news. Displaying Teletext Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.
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Additional Teletext tasks display a Teletext page on the TV picture check the contents of a Teletext service select a Teletext page hold a Teletext page (stop the page from scrolling) reveal concealed information (e.g., an answer to a quiz) enlarge the Teletext display wait for a Teletext page while watching a TV program...
Displaying Teletext on the PIP screen —PIP TEXT (KV-EF29M61/EF29M91 only) The PIP TEXT feature enables you to display a Teletext page on the PIP screen while watching a TV program. Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.
Viewing a video game screen —GAME MODE The GAME MODE feature optimizes the video game screen by giving a soft picture and dynamic sound effects. Press GAME. The picture and sound change to the mode that is suitable for video games. To go back to the normal picture and sound modes Press ;, …...
Operating optional components You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8mm, VHS, MDP, CD or DVD. Setting the remote to the connected equipment While holding down VIDEO u, press the following number combinations to enter the equipment’s code number...
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Operating a VCR using the remote turn on/off record play stop fast forward rewind the tape pause search the picture forward or backward Operating a DVD player using the remote turn on/off play stop pause step through different tracks of an audio disc display the Title menu display the menu...
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. Here’s an overview of the menu system. A/V CONTROL A / V CONT ROL DY NAM I C STANDARD SOF T P ERSONAL...
Changing the menu language You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language. Press MENU. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to the PRESET menu ( ), then press ENTER. Make sure the cursor (”) appears beside LANGUAGE/ , then...
Adjusting the A/V CONTROL setting The A/V CONTROL menu allows you to adjust the picture and sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to , then press ENTER. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to the desired option (see the table below), then press ENTER.
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Adjusting the VIDEO ADJUST settings Press V/b/v/B to adjust the selected item, then press ENTER. Press v/B to PICTURE decrease picture contrast COLOR decrease color intensity BRIGHT darken the picture HUE* make picture tones reddish SHARP soften the picture decrease emphasis on picture edges * You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only.
Adjusting the PIP setting The PIP menu allows you to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature. Press MENU. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to ( ), then press ENTER. Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) -/-- MENU V/b/v/B/ENTER MENU ENTER ENTER *KV-EF29M61/...
Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to the desired option (see the table below), then press ENTER. Select view multiple programs on the nine sub-screens. PROGR INDEX To cancel, select “PROGR INDEX” or “PIP: OFF”, then press ENTER.
Adjusting the FEATURES setting The FEATURES menu allows you to optimize the screen for video games, enjoy “surround” sound effects, and select the output signal of the TV broadcast or the connected equipment. Press MENU. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to ( ), then press ENTER.
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NEWS<BBE HALL<SRS SPACE The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Adjusting the PRESET setting The PRESET menu allows you to adjust the setup of your TV. For example, you can receive a channel with a weak signal that fails to be tuned in by automatic presetting. In addition, the PRESET menu offers other setup options, such as changing the menu language.
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“MANUAL PROGRAM” from the PRESET menu, then select “ATT (attenuator) ON”. • The TV system and the ATT (attenuator) settings are memorized for each program position. • If you do not know your local TV system, consult your nearest Sony dealer or authorized service center. ENTER ENTER...
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Adjusting the PRESET setting (continued) Changing other PRESET menu options Press MENU. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to ( ), then press ENTER. Press V or v to move the cursor (”) to the desired option, then press ENTER. Select LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAM...
Additional Information Troubleshooting If any problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer or authorized service center. Symptom Snowy picture Noisy sound Good picture Noisy sound No picture No sound Good picture No sound Dotted lines or stripes Double images or “ghosts”...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom TV cabinet creaks. TV cannot receive stereo broadcast signal Additional Information Check • Even if the picture or the sound is normal, changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Identifying parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 … (TV/video) button (10) 2 Á +/– (volume) buttons (10) 3 PROGR +/– (program) buttons (9) 4 u (power) button (9) 5 ENTER button (26) 6 MENU +/–...
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Remote -/-- 1 ¤ (muting) button (10) 2 GAME button (23) 3 u (power) button (9) 4 ; (TV) button (10) 5 Number buttons (9) 6 JUMP button (10) Names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions.