SERVICE MANUAL AG3E CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-DR29M31 RM-991 Oceania SCC-U41D-A KV-DR29M61 RM-991 Thailand SCC-U46D-A KV-DR29M80,/50 RM-991 India SCC-U57E-A TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE ANODE. THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will automatically begin to flash. The number of times the lamp flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY/TIMER lamp flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* 2 times +B overcurrent 2 times +B overvoltage 3 times 3 times V deflection stop 4 times White balance failure 5 times Lamp ON 0.3 sec. Horizontal Deflection Failure 6 times Lamp OFF 3 sec.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnostic 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-diagnostic function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
(+BVTP 4 × 16) 4 Two hooks 1 Two clips 3 Two clips 1-8. F1 BOARD REMOVAL 1-9. BC1 AND V2 BOARDS REMOVAL 4 V2 Board (KV-DR29M31/M61) 2 BC1 Board P Board (not used for these models) 2 F1 Board...
1-12. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • The picture tube is upside down for KV-DR29M31 (OCE) only and the position for the anode cap and tension springs are changed accordingly. • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 • REMOVAL OF ANODE-CAP Note: • After removing the anode, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and the anode cap to the metal chassis, CRT shield or carbon paint on the CRT. • REMOVING PROCEDURES Anode Button...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 SECTION 2 SERVICE JIG 2-1. JIGS REQUIRED FOR SERVICING REF NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART NO. REMARK TOOL(20P),SERVICE 3-702-763-01 For A to BC1 board extension TOOL(40P),SERVICE 3-702-764-01 For A to B3 board extension TOOL(50P-A),SERVICE 3-702-765-01 For D to D5 board extension...
DYNAMIC Child lock OFF* Surround mode Wide mode Color system(video) AUTO Game mode Multi picture(PIP) not used for Teletext mode OFF (KV-DR29M31/M61) these models PIP position Bottom-right Sleep timer OSD recall Wake-up timer Intelligent volume Sound muting ECO mode 3DNR...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 SECTION 5 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • Perform the adjustments in the following order : The following adjustments should be made when a complete 1. Beam Landing realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. • 2. Convergence These adjustments should be performed with rated power 3.
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 5-2. CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Preparation : V. STAT • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive cross hatch/dot pattern and set picture mode to "STANDARD". (1) Horizontal and Vertical Static Convergence H. STAT VR Center dot V.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 4 BMC (Hexapole) Magnet. (2) Dynamic Convergence Adjustment If the red, green and blue dots are not balanced or aligned, Preparation: then use the BMC magnet to adjust in the manner described • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal static below.
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 SECTION 6 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 6-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD 6-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER Item Number 00 of device GEO Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the This explanation uses V-size as an example. supplied Remote Commander RM-991.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 Abbreviation = V-Compressed Mode = Non-compressed Mode ECO = Eco Mode Sur = Surround = Noise Reduction = Flicker Free = Real 4 = Progressive NOTE • shaded items are fixed data. • no data. • Standard data listed on the Adjustment Item Table are reference values, therefore it may be different for each model and for each mode.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 OP3 Items Item Initial menu Forced 50/60 KV-DR29M31 KV-DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M61 Forced 50/60* Forced to 50/60Hz during no signal condition 0 = 60Hz, 1 = 50Hz Initial Menu Activate initial setup or not 0 = Not active 1 = Active...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 (ii) NTSC (RF MODE) 6-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS Input signal : NTSC Color Bar (75%) to Video Adjustment condition Condition: 1. Set to service mode. 2. Set picture mode to HI-FINE. 3. Set the following condition. Adjusting parameter :...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 6-4(4). SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT (PAL RF MODE) FOR WIDE MODE, DRC1250 (50Hz) Input signal : PAL Color bar (100%) Picture : HI-FINE mode Adjust condition change to WIDE MODE : ON. Condition : COPY (item FOR DRC 1250 (50Hz) MODE and adjust data for the following items).
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 FOR WIDE MODE, DRC 1250 (60Hz) Set to WIDE MODE : ON Copy the DRC 1250 (60Hz) MODE and adjust the following items to obtain optimum image. Raise/lower the data with the buttons. V SIZE V POSITION H SIZE...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 RM-991 SECTION 7 DIAGRAMS 7-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM IC3001 COMPONENT I/F Q3015 SELYOUT SELVOUT Y-BUFFER SELHOUT Q3018 SELCBOUT U-BUFFER Q3023 SELCROUT V-BUFFER EXTCLK/XTAL X3001 CRYSTAL V U Y Q8351 BUFFER IC8309 Q8352 } AMP DVD PROGRESSIVE Q8337 IC4301 V U Y >...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 RM-991 V PROT Q6819, Q6820 CN6801 CN6806 V. OUT IC6800 AFC PIS PUMP UP V– Q6801 H PROT V PROT – H– D6605 V COMP AC IN MAIN PRE RGB CN6604 RECT H OUT DRIVE PIN OUT...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 7-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Note: • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise noted. • All resistors are in ohms. kΩ = 1000Ω, MΩ = 1000kΩ • Indication of resistance which does not have rating electrical power is as follows.
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 RM-991 (9) F1 and VM Boards Schematic Diagrams VDR161 JW1602 CN1603 ERZV14D621 JW1606 CN1601 :TAB FB1601 JW1605 JW1601 F1601 TIME-LAG TO POWER CORD 5.0A R1602 250V T1601 AC IN AC OUT T1602 AC IN AC OUT CN1602...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 J Board ✼ Mark List KV-DR29M31 KV-DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M61 C2418 1 63V C2419 1 63V Note: The parts indicated as "#" in this circuit diagram are not listed here, as they are not used for these models. VM Board ✼ Mark List...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 D Board ✼ Mark List KV-DR29M31 KV-DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M61 R6867 4.7K 4.7K R6868 4.7K 4.7K R6875 R6884 100K 100K R6908 R6909 RY6602 “RELAY, AC POWER” VD6601 ENE471D-20A Note: The parts indicated as "#" in this circuit diagram are not listed here, as they are not used for these models.
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 7-3. VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM A BOARD VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] IC001 IC1203 5.0Vp-p IC1204 28.0 3.2Vp-p IC002 14.0 29.0 14.0 (2.4)[3.1] 14.0 IC1205 IC003 IC100 IC1200 IC1207 416mVp-p...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 RM-991 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or [POWER SUPPLY, DEFLECTION HV] repairing it to prevent an electric shock. – D board –...
KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since Items with no part number and no The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine...
REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK * A-1302-670-A COMPLETE PWB, A (KV-DR29M31) C111 1-163-005-91 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF 10.00% 50V * A-1302-650-A COMPLETE PWB, A (KV-DR29M80,/50) C112 1-126-933-11...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 C1270 1-163-019-00 CERAMIC CHIP 0.0068UF 10.00% 50V C3037...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 C4367 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP C8372 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 D4301 8-719-081-97 DIODE MMDL914T1 < JACK > D4302...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 Q3018 8-729-102-07 TRANSISTOR 2SC2223-F13 R036 1-216-033-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R1220 1-216-081-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R3014 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R4354 1-216-057-00 RES-CHIP 2.2K 1/10W R4488 1-216-057-00 RES-CHIP 2.2K...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R8374 1-216-039-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R8495 1-216-081-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 C819 1-163-038-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF < CHIP CONDUCTOR >...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R673 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W R524 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 C2313 1-163-021-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01UF 10.00% 50V L2306...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R2048 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W < CRYSTAL > R2049...
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DESCRIPTION REMARK **************************************************************** D9011 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP D9012 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP * A-1400-488-A MOUNTED PWB, C (KV-DR29M31) D9013 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP * A-1401-537-A MOUNTED PWB, C (KV-DR29M80,/50) * A-1400-690-A MOUNTED PWB, C (KV-DR29M61) ********************************** < IC > 4-382-854-01 SCREW (M3X8), P, SW (+)
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 C6654 1-126-936-11 ELECT 3300UF 20.00% 16V C6885 1-162-131-11...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 D6806 8-719-911-19 DIODE 1SS119-25 < PHOTO COUPLER >...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R6624 1-218-895-11 METAL CHIP 100K 0.50% 1/10W R6826...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 < THERMISTOR > C6843 1-115-339-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 50V...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 IC6401 8-759-659-67 IC LA6393DLL Q6216 8-729-216-22 TRANSISTOR 2SA1162-G...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R6133 1-218-887-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R6401 1-216-864-11...
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KV-DR29M31/DR29M61/DR29M80,/50 RM-991 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 R6489 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W R6611 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. (For Australia/New Zealand only: 220 - 240 V AC.) • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections;...
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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 Installation Menu Adjustment Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..18 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 21 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..23 Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting (KV-DR34M89/ Overview of Controls DR29M39/DR29M89 only) ....
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”) SOUND MENU MENU When you turn on your TV for the first time, PIP PROGR the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. V/v/ENTER ENTER This menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position and DRC-MF PIP PROGR preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR TV front panel ENTER SELECT L(MONO) AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. – Standby indicator. –...
Remote control Button Function Page 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the TV. Display the TV input. – 4 0 – 9, - Input numbers. – 5 JUMP Jump to previous program – number. 9 SURROUND Select surround mode. 0 WIDE MODE Select wide-mode (16:9).
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continued Button Function Page Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. ENTER Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Teletext operations (green label) Enlarge the Teletext display. 0 – 9 Input Teletext page number JUMP PROGR +/–...
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 PIC MODE to select the desired picture mode. Select “DYNAMIC”...
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” or Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) mode is turned on. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed”...
Watching Picture-in-Picture (PIP) B KV-DR34M89/DR29M39/DR29M89 only With the PIP feature, you can display two different TV programs or video input at the same time by using the button. JUMP SOUND SOUND Press MENU PIP PROGR Display a sub screen PIP PROGR +/ To cancel the sub screen, press ENTER PIP PROGR –...
x Selecting a TV program using PIP B KV-DR34M89/DR29M39/DR29M89 only You can select your desired TV program directly from the PIP sub screen by using the PIP PROGR +/– buttons. SOUND MENU PIP PROGR Press PIP PROGR +/– until the desired program PIP PROGR +/ appears in the sub screen.
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the WAKE UP and SLEEP timers respectively. Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears on the screen. WAKE UP TIMER:10M (After 10 minutes) JUMP...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-DR29M39/DR29M31 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 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 S E T UP menu SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 Change the menu language: “SETUP” “LANGUAGE” “ENGLISH” t “ ”(Chinese) t ”(Arabic) t “ “ ”(Thai) “PIC ROTATION” Adjust the picture position. Reduce power consumption of your TV. “ECO MODE” Adjust each program number settings. “PROGRAM SETUP”...
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continued How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. DRC - MF : DRC 1 2 5 0 P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I ENTER 3 D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. P I C T URE Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is DRC - MF : 1 2 5 0 selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I 3D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F...
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continued Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press ENTER. COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v or B to Press V or b to “PICTURE”...
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 icon ( ), then press ENTER. SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND : OF F I N T E L L I GEN T VO L : OF F Press V or v to select the desired item SOUND...
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continued Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “BALANCE”), then press ENTER. BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER . Press v or B to Press V or b to “BASS”...
Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting B KV-DR34M89/DR29M39/DR29M89 only The “PIP” menu allows you to display a sub screen, change the sub screen position and exchange pictures between the main and sub screens. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “PIP” icon ( P I P POS I T I ON : then press ENTER.
Changing the “SETUP” setting The “SETUP” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, reduce your TV power consumption, set up your program numbers and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SETUP” S E T UP icon ( ), then press ENTER.
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Adjusting each program number settings (“PROGRAM SETUP”) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press ENTER. Press V or v PROGRAM S E T PR : to select the desired program number you S K I P : OF F want to adjust, then press ENTER.
x Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels and select the TV system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “CH PRESET” icon CH PRE S E T ), then press ENTER.
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : T V S Y S : B / G want to preset a channel. S ENS : H I GH VH F L OW (1) Make sure “PR”...
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continued If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to MANUA L PROGRAM improve them by using the “FINE” tuning PR : 1 0 AU TO feature. T V S Y S : I MANUA L S ENS : H I G (1) Press V or v to select “FINE”, then press...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) S Video cable TV front panel (not supplied) Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO) TV rear panel Video game equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) S Video cable (not supplied)
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continued Connecting a DVD player to the component video input terminal ( 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, P , and P under...
TV, VCR and at the wall. damaged. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Channel presetting is • Display the “CH PRESET” menu and Noisy sound inappropriate or select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset incomplete.
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Dotted lines or – equipment near the TV. interference from cars, stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. – Double images or •...
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• Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is damaged. on the TV, VCR and on the wall. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – Stereo broadcast inappropriate. dealer for advice.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! indicator on your possible problems. (main power) to turn off your TV. TV flashes red – Contact your nearest Sony service center. several times after every three seconds. • Some shooting games Cannot play which involve pointing shooting games.
Specifications KV-DR29M81 KV-DR29M89 KV-DR34M89 Note KV-DR29M31 KV-DR29M39 Power requirements 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australia/New Zealand only 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...
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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.
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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 Installation Menu Adjustment Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..18 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 21 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..23 Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting Overview of Controls (KV-DR34M69 only) ......
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”) MENU SOUND When you turn on your TV for the first time, MENU PIP PROGR the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. V/v/ENTER This menu allows you to change the menu ENTER language, adjust the picture position and DRC-MF preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR TV front panel ENTER SELECT L(MONO) AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. – Standby indicator. –...
Remote control Button Function Page 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the TV. Display the TV input. – 4 0 – 9, - Input numbers. – 5 JUMP Jump to previous program – number. 9 SURROUND Select surround mode. 0 WIDE MODE Select wide-mode (16:9).
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continued Button Function Page Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. ENTER Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Teletext operations (green label) (KV-DR34M69/DR29M61 only) Enlarge the Teletext display. JUMP 0 – 9 Input Teletext page number SOUND PROGR +/–...
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 PIC MODE to select the desired picture mode. Select “DYNAMIC”...
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” or Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) mode is turned on. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed”...
Watching Picture-in-Picture (PIP) B KV-DR34M69 only With the PIP feature, you can display two different TV programs or video input at the same time by using the button. JUMP SOUND SOUND Press MENU PIP PROGR Display a sub screen PIP PROGR +/ To cancel the sub screen, press ENTER PIP PROGR –...
x Selecting a TV program using PIP B KV-DR34M69 only You can select your desired TV program directly from the PIP sub screen by using the PIP PROGR +/– buttons. SOUND Press PIP PROGR +/– until the desired program MENU PIP PROGR appears in the sub screen.
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the WAKE UP and SLEEP timers respectively. Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears on the screen. WAKE UP TIMER:10M (After 10 minutes) JUMP...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs 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) NICAM JUMP...
x Viewing Teletext B KV-DR34M69/DR29M61 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 S E T UP menu SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 Change the menu language: “SETUP” “LANGUAGE” “ENGLISH” t “ ”(Chinese) t ”(Arabic) t “ “ ”(Thai) “PIC ROTATION” Adjust the picture position. Reduce power consumption of your TV. “ECO MODE” Adjust each program number settings. “PROGRAM SETUP”...
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continued How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. DRC - MF : DRC 1 2 5 0 P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I ENTER 3 D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. P I C T URE Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is DRC - MF : 1 2 5 0 selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I 3D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F...
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continued Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press ENTER. COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v or B to Press V or b to “PICTURE”...
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 icon ( ), then press ENTER. SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND : OF F I N T E L L I GEN T VO L : OF F Press V or v to select the desired item SOUND...
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continued Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “BALANCE”), then press ENTER. BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER . Press v or B to Press V or b to “BASS”...
Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting B KV-DR34M69 only The “PIP” menu allows you to display a sub screen, change the sub screen position and exchange pictures between the main and sub screens. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “PIP” icon ( P I P then press ENTER.
Changing the “SETUP” setting The “SETUP” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, reduce your TV power consumption, set up your program numbers and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SETUP” S E T UP icon ( ), then press ENTER.
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Adjusting each program number settings (“PROGRAM SETUP”) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press ENTER. Press V or v PROGRAM S E T to select the desired program number you PR : S K I P : OF F want to adjust, then press ENTER.
x Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels and select the TV system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “CH PRESET” icon CH PRE S E T ), then press ENTER.
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : T V S Y S : B / G want to preset a channel. S ENS : H I GH VH F L OW (1) Make sure “PR”...
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continued If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to MANUA L PROGRAM improve them by using the “FINE” tuning PR : 1 0 AU TO feature. T V S Y S : I MANUA L S ENS : H I G (1) Press V or v to select “FINE”, then press...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) S Video cable TV front panel (not supplied) Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO) TV rear panel Video game equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) S Video cable (not supplied)
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continued Connecting a DVD player to the component video input terminal ( 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, P , and P under...
TV, VCR and at the wall. damaged. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Channel presetting is • Display the “CH PRESET” menu and Noisy sound inappropriate or select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset 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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• Check the antenna cable and connection • The connection is loose on the TV, VCR and on the wall. or the cable is damaged. • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – • The antenna setup is Stereo broadcast dealer for advice.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! indicator on your possible problems. (main power) to turn off your TV. TV flashes red Contact your nearest Sony service center. several times after every three seconds. • Some shooting games Cannot play which involve pointing shooting games.
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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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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same Do not place any objects on the TV. power socket. Do not damage the power cord. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned off, it is still connected to the AC power source Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
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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 Installation Menu Adjustment Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..15 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 18 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..20 Changing the “SETUP” setting ..22 Changing the Channel Preset Overview of Controls (“CH PRESET”) setting .....
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”) MENU SOUND When you turn on your TV for the first time, MENU PIP PROGR the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. V/v/ ENTER This menu allows you to change the menu ENTER language, adjust the picture position and DRC-MF preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR TV front panel ENTER SELECT L(MONO) AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. – Standby indicator. –...
Remote control Button Function Page 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the TV. Display the TV input. – 4 0 – 9, - Input numbers. – 5 JUMP Jump to previous program – number. 9 SURROUND Select surround mode. 0 WIDE MODE Select wide-mode (16:9).
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continued Button Function Page Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. ENTER Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Teletext operations (green label) 0 – 9 JUMP PROGR +/– SOUND MENU PIP PROGR Not function for your TV. –...
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 PIC MODE to select the desired picture mode. Select “DYNAMIC”...
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” mode is turned on. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed”...
Listening with surround sound You can use the SURROUND button to listen to the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. ENTER Select DRC-MF PIP PROGR SOUND WIDE SURROUND “TruSurround”* listen to the surround sound that MODE MODE MODE SURROUND PROGR...
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the WAKE UP and SLEEP timers respectively. Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears on the screen. WAKE UP TIMER:10M (After 10 minutes) JUMP...
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 S E T UP menu SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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continued Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function Page Change the menu language: “SETUP” “LANGUAGE” “ENGLISH” t “ ”(Chinese) t “ ”(Arabic) t “ ”(Thai) “PIC ROTATION” Adjust the picture position. Reduce power consumption of your TV. “ECO MODE” Adjust each program number settings. “PROGRAM SETUP”...
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How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. DRC - MF : DRC 1 0 5 0 P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I ENTER 3 D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F DRC-MF...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. P I C T URE Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is DRC - MF : 1 2 5 0 selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I 3D - NR : OF F WI DE MODE : OF F...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press ENTER. COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v or B to Press V or b to “PICTURE”...
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 icon ( ), then press ENTER. SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND : OF F I N T E L L I GEN T VO L : OF F Press V or v to select the desired item SOUND...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “BALANCE”), then press ENTER. BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER . Press v or B to Press V or b to “BASS”...
Changing the “SETUP” setting The “SETUP” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, reduce your TV power consumption, set up your program numbers and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SETUP” S E T UP icon ( ), then press ENTER.
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Adjusting each program number settings (“PROGRAM SETUP”) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press ENTER. Press V or v PROGRAM S E T to select the desired program number you PR : S K I P : OF F want to adjust, then press ENTER.
x Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels and select the TV system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “CH PRESET” icon CH PRE S E T ), then press ENTER.
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : T V S Y S : B / G want to preset a channel. VH F L OW F I NE : AU TO (1) Make sure “PR”...
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continued If you are not satisfied with the picture MANUA L PROGRAM and sound quality, you may be able to PR : 1 0 AU TO improve them by using the “FINE” tuning T V S Y S : I MANUA L feature.
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) S Video cable TV front panel (not supplied) Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO) TV rear panel Video game equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) S Video cable (not supplied)
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continued Connecting a DVD player to the component video input terminal ( 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, P , and P under...
TV, VCR and at the wall. damaged. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Channel presetting is • Display the “CH PRESET” menu and Noisy sound inappropriate or select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset 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 ! possible problems. (main power) to turn off your TV. TV flashes red Contact your nearest Sony service center. several times after every three seconds. • Some shooting games Cannot play which involve pointing shooting games.