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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms.
Table of Contents 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 automatically ... 5 Connecting the TWEETER (KV-XA21M85/XA21M83 only) ... 6 Connecting optional components ...
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) Connecting a VCR To watch the video input, press t (see page 14). KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80 Antenna cable (not supplied)
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack). • If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV. •...
Connecting the TWEETER (KV-XA21M85/XA21M83 only) You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the TWEETER. TWEETER TWEETER (8 ) – R + – L + Place the TWEETER on top of your TV. Bend the wire to hook it at the side of your TV. Connect the wires to the TWEETER (8Ω) terminals at the rear of your TV.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game or stereo system. To watch the video input of the connected equipment, press t (see page 14). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Front of TV L(MONO)
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Connecting optional components (continued) KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80 Rear of TV L(MONO) (yellow) -L (MONO) (white) -R (red) Note • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack). Using Your New TV Antenna cable (not supplied) To T (monitor output)
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.
Presetting channels You can preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence from program number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well. L(MONO) SELECT AUTO PROGR PROGR AUTO PROGR Presetting channels automatically Press ! to turn on the TV. Press AUTO PROGR.
Presetting channels manually Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears. Press + or –. Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the desired program number appears. Press + or – until the desired channel picture appears. Press SELECT. Note • If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number will be unlocked automatically (page 20).
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Presetting channels (continued) To change the color system setting If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna) terminal or the t (video input) jack. (1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears. (2) Press + or – to select the appropriate color system until the color is optimal.
Watching the TV This section explains functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. L(MONO) SELECT AUTO PROGR PROGR SELECT AUTO PROGR PROGR Press to turn on the TV. When the TV is in the standby mode (the indicator on the TV is lit red), press...
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Watching the TV (continued) Additional tasks Turn off temporarily Turn off completely Mute the sound Watch the video input (VCR, camcorder, etc.) Jump back to the previous program number Display the on-screen information* Adjust the volume of all program numbers automatically Adjust the picture position when it is not aligned to the TV screen (KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/...
Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears. The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. Select the program number or video input you want to display when you wake up. Press ?/1 or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically. indicator on the TV lights up orange.
Advanced Operations Customizing the picture and sound You can customize the picture and sound by selecting the picture and sound modes or by adjusting its settings. You can change the sound effect by selecting the surround mode. Selecting the picture and sound modes To select the picture mode Press PIC MODE repeatedly until you get...
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Adjusting the picture and sound settings Press SELECT until the desired setting appears. Each time you press SELECT, the setting item will change as follows: Press + or – to adjust the item. To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2. * “HUE”...
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Customizing the picture and sound (continued) Selecting the surround mode KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80 Press SELECT repeatedly until “SURROUND” appears. Press + or – to select the desired surround sound. Select “MOVIE” “MUSIC” “OFF” KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80 Press SELECT repeatedly until “SURROUND” appears. Press + or – to select “ON”. To turn off the surround mode, select “OFF”...
Viewing your favorite channels You can display six of your favorite channels for quick and easy selection. You can program the favorite channel as well. Selecting a favorite channel Press FAVORITE. Press the number button from 1 to 6 to select the desired favorite channel.
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) You can lock some program numbers to prevent children from watching certain channels, by using the buttons on the remote control. Select the program number you want to lock. Press SELECT until “CHILD LOCK” appears on the screen.
Viewing Teletext (KV-XG29M81/XA21M85 only) TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via some TV channels. Teletext allows you to receive various information, such as shares market or news. Displaying Teletext Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch. Press to display the text.
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Viewing Teletext (continued) Additional Teletext tasks display a Teletext page on the TV picture check the contents of a Teletext service select a Teletext page hold (pause) a Teletext display reveal concealed information (e.g., an answer to a quiz) enlarge the Teletext display wait for a Teletext page while watching a TV program * You can also select a Teletext page that appears in the colored column at...
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer . Symptom Possible cause • Connection is loose or Snowy picture the cable is damaged. • Channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete.
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• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV. • Adjust the antenna direction for minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. • Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
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TV. •Press SELECT until “PIC ROTATION” appears on the screen, then press + or – to adjust the picture until it is optimal. •Use the fine tuning (FINE) function. •Contact your nearest Sony service center. — — Page –...
Overview of controls TV front panel KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80 SELECT ( MONO ) KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80 L(MONO) Button AUTO PROGR SELECT PROGR +/– 2 +/– AUTO PROGR PROGR L(MONO) SELECT AUTO PROGR PROGR SELECT AUTO PROGR Function Preset channels automatically. Select the desired item. Select program number.
Overview of controls (continued) Remote Control ÷ JUMP Á SOUND PROGR MODE FAVORITE The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions. Button function Label color For general TV White operations For Teletext Green operations Additional Information...