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. eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai –...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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 flashes 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 eclubthai eclubthai...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/(1) indicator FLASH COUNT Diagnosis Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times I-Prot 4 times eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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 eclubthai eclubthai...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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. eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig 2) Remove the rear cover.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS Perform the adjustments in the following order : The following adjustments should be made when a 1. Beam Landing eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai complete realignment is required or a new picture tube is 2.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 2-2. CONVERGENCE H. STAT • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal • eclubthai Pic mode: Soft eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai Center dot BMC (Hexapole) Magnet eclubthai eclubthai...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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 Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 2-5. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1. Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER). adjustment. 2. Input white raster signal. 3. Set Picture to DYNAMIC. eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai...
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,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 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) eclubthai...
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai WIDE MODE (50Hz) 7. Copy PMAX data to TV models. 8. Select "WIDE" mode for TV & Video mode, Write the (V-Compression Adjustment) PMAX Data – 6 steps" (for model with V-Compression 1.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 RM-W104 RM-W103 eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai 4-3-9. F and VM Boards Schematic Diagrams F4601 JW4603 JW4606 JW4605 250V eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai eclubthai AC IN AC OUT JW4604 C4602 AC IN AC OUT FH002 0.68 FH001 T4601 CN4601...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 H3 BOARD ✽ MARK LIST KV-XR29M80,/50 KV-XR29M50 KV-XR29M61 KV-XR29M61 KV-XR29M61 (India) (Thailand) (GE) (Malaysia) (Thailand) R3907 R3908 470K R3915 1.5K 1.5K 1.5K 1.5K R3916 R3920 680K R3926 Note: The parts indicated as "XX" in this circuit diagram are not listed here, as they are not used for these models.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 RM-W104 RM-W103 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION PRINTED WIRING BOARDS NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or [Processor, Audio, Power Supply, Deflection, Tuner, Jack ] repairing it to prevent an electric shock.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 SECTION 5 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 shading and mark ! are critical they are seldom required for routine service.
KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 6 Replace only with part number specified. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since •...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 C214 1-126-942-61 ELECT 1000UF 20.00% 25V C574 1-107-635-11 ELECT 4.7UF...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 C692 1-163-021-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01UF 10.00% 50V D024 8-719-069-60 DIODE UDZSTE-179.1B...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 D654 8-719-109-96 DIODE RD6.8ESB1 IC607 8-759-471-81 IC PQ05RD11 D655 8-719-081-97 DIODE MMDL914T1...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 L036 1-469-525-91 INDUCTOR 10UH Q616 8-729-216-22 TRANSISTOR 2SA1162-G L037 1-469-525-91 INDUCTOR...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 R203 1-216-827-11 METAL CHIP 3.3K 1/10W R507 1-249-389-11 CARBON 1/4W...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 R653 1-208-758-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R954 1-216-849-11 METAL CHIP 220K...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 <RELAY> C089 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001UF 10.00% 50V (KV-XR29M80,/50/M61(GE/Malaysia)) C094 1-126-964-11...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 * CN603 1-691-134-11 PIN, CONNECTOR (PC BOARD) 2P <RESISTOR>...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 R6004 1-260-300-11 CARBON 1/2W C754 1-107-651-11 ELECT 4.7UF 20.00% 250V (KV-XR29M80,/50/M61(GE))
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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> R1805 1-249-429-11 CARBON 1/4W (Except KV-XR29M80,/50) Q1800 8-729-119-76 TRANSISTOR 2SA1175-HFE...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 * A-1410-500-A MOUNTED PWB, D3 R2805 1-216-097-11 RES-CHIP 100K 1/10W...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 <RESISTOR> <COIL> L3901 1-414-183-41 INDUCTOR 10UH R4601 ! 1-245-653-91 RES, (SURGE RESISTANCE) 820K L3902 1-414-183-41...
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KV-XR29M50/XR29M80,/50/XR29M61 RM-W104 RM-W103 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 * A-1410-503-A MOUNTED PWB, J1 <COIL> (KV-XR29M50/XR29M61(Thailand)) * A-1410-217-A MOUNTED PWB, J1 L5901 1-414-187-11...
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*************************************** 3-701-910-00 SCREW, SPECIAL (DIA. 3.8X20) * 4-029-168-01 BAG, PROTECTION (KV-XR29M61(GE)/Malaysia) * 4-065-594-01 BAG, PROTECTION (KV-XR29M80,/50) * 4-057-329-01 TRAY (KV-XR29M50/M61(Thailand)) * 4-054-319-31 TRAY (KV-XR29M61(GE)/Malaysia) Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-416-01 Visual Products 2003.10 – 83 –...
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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 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 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. 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 AUTO PROG:Press (MENU) For 5sec L(MONO) 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 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 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 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” “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: Auto...
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...
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 (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 (main power) to turn off your TV. TV flashes red indicates the possible several times after Contact your nearest Sony service problems. every three center. seconds. • Changes in room TV cabinet temperature sometimes creaks.
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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 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. 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 AUTO PROG:Press (MENU) For 5sec L(MONO) 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 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 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: Auto...
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...
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 (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.
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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 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) 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”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-XR34M61/XR29M61/XR25M60/XR25P52 only You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button (KV-XR34M61/XR29M61/XR25M60 only). You can choose the sound of programs which are broadcast with the A2 bilingual system (KV-XR25P52 only).
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 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. 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 display the menu. Picture Adjustment 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: Auto...
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...
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 Auto Program icon (...
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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. • Use a highly directional antenna. • Broadcast signals are –...
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TV, VCR and at the wall. or the cable is receive stereo damaged. broadcast sound. – • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. inappropriate. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted...
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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.
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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 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 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. •...
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” “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...
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 the 3D WOOFER KV-XR29M83/XR29M53 only You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 3D WOOFER as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Bottom of 3D WOOFER Red wire Black wire Notes • Connect only the supplied 3D WOOFER; otherwise your TV may malfunction. •...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes •...
• 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 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. • Broadcast signals are –...
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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.