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HISTORY Model Name : KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/ HR34M61/HR34N90 SERVICE MANUAL Part No. : 9-965-396-01 When clicking an item, it’s detail is displayed. Change of Date SUPP./CORR. Description of SUP/COR main text 2004.01 –...
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SERVICE MANUAL AX-1 CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KV-HR29M61 RM-1007 SCC-M15C-A KV-HR29N90 RM-1011 Taiwan SCC-M19D-A KV-HR34M61 RM-1007 SCC-M15B-A KV-HR34N90 RM-1011 Taiwan SCC-M19C-A VIDEO MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER HD/DVD JUMP...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Specifications Power requirements 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (GE model), 110 V AC, 60 Hz (Taiwan model) Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV. Television system B/G, I, D/K, M (GE model), M (Taiwan model) Color system PAL, PAL 60, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58, SECAM (GE model) Available language for...
THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE 2-11. HARNESS ARRANGEMENT ......THESECOMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUM- 2-12. REMOVAL OF ANODE-CAP ......BERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLE- MENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function • This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the 1 or STANDBY/WAKE UP indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks.
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Blinking count display of 1 or STANDBY/WAKE UP indicator < FRONT PANEL > * One blink is not used for self-diagnosis. •EXAMPLE <Diagnosis Items> <Number of Blinks> GE model L(MONO) AUTO PROG PROG MENU • +B overcurrent 2 times •...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 After the self-diagnosis operation • The results display is not automatically cleared. In case of repairs and after repairs, check the self-diagnosis screen and be sure to return the results display to “ 0 ”. •...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 +B OCP If the IC701 Pin 44 (+B OCP DET) is high 2 seconds, turn AC-RELAY low (P-OFF) and make STANDBY LED blinks twice. +B OVP If the IC701 Pin 45 (+B OVP DET) is high 2 seconds, turn AC-RELAY low (P-OFF) and make STANDBY LED blinks three times.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-1. REAR COVER ASSEMBLY 2-3. SERVICE POSITION 1 Four screws (+BVTP 4x16) 2 Rear cover assembly Turn the chassis assembly 1 Three screws in the arrow direction, and (+BVTP 4x16) stand it its right side on the bottom.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 2-12. 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 1 Turn up one side of the rubber cap in the direction indicated by the arrow a.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 2-13. CRT 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. 9 DGC holder 4 Chassis assembly 2 Speaker box assembly 0 Degauss coil 0 Degauss coil...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 3 SERVICE MODE 3-1. METHOD OF SETTING THE SERVICE ADJUSTMENT 3-4. ADJUSTING BUTTONS AND INDICATOR MODE SERVICE MODE PROCEDURE VIDEO 1. Standby mode. (Power off) n 5 n (+) n =/1 <GE model> MODE <Taiwan model>...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 3-5.SERVICE MODE LIST Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name OSD V Position OSD H Position OSD ODD/EVEN Field Window Setup #1 OSD ODD/EVEN Field Window Setup #2 OSD V Position (Offset) Wide/50/60/100/120/HD/Twin/Favorite/Index Standards *1 Functionality FULL50 FULL60 FULL100...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 TEXT Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name Teletext Horizontal Display Position Teletext Vertical Display Position Teletext H-sync Active Edge Shift Teletext V-sync Active Edge Shift Teletext H-sync Polarity Configuration Teletext V-sync Polarity Configuration Teletext Field Polarity Configuration Teletext Fastext/TOP Force Mode Teletext RGB Brightness Teletext National Option Table Configuration...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 ] : HR29N90/HR34N90 Standards *4 PAL_OTH Name NTSC PAL_DKI NTSC NTSC (GR: OFF) CBPF 1 [ 0 ] CBPA Standards *5 Name Comp Digital SFIL SSTC Standards *6 Name CV/YC Other AFLG AFCM AFLC AFHC CDM1 CDM2 CDM3...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Hi-Fine Personal Name 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz Other Other Other Other VECR VECL VECN VEGA Standards *15 Name Other BPT1 Only At Auto Color System Mode BPT2 Only At Auto Color System Mode Standards *16 Name YC/Other KLEV...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 COMB Functionality ) : HR29M61 Range Standards Standards *1 Name NTSC Name 0-31 Standard NonStandard Standard NonStandard TESS 0-31 SCTP SCTP CYBP CYBP 0 (1) Y2BP Y2BP C2LE C2LE DTCN DTCN VEDL VEDL NCDT NCDT 0-15 0-15 0-15...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Functionality Range Standards Name BLEV Standards *1 BNR:OFF Name RF/CV/YC/Comp/RGB 480_60I 576_50I 480_60P 576_50P 720_60P 720_50P 1080_60I 1080_50I Other BLEV NoiseReducer BnrFormatInputPack 2Byte BNR:HIGH Name RF/CV/YC/Comp/RGB 480_60I 576_50I 480_60P 576_50P 720_60P 720_50P 1080_60I 1080_50I Other BLEV –...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 GUID Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name CUID Guide Select country ID (0:English,1:Tiwan,2:Korea,3:English) POWR Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name DLY1 Power On Delay1 DLY2 Power On Delay2 DLY3 Power On Delay3 ZDET Zero Detect Delay ZTMO Zero Detect Timeout (*10ms min 300ms) –...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name APC Switch TV System Selection under searching with Auto TV System Auto FM switch Disable Blueback function Speed CH Search Selection NTSC Only CH Selection for Shipping Condition NTSC Only Cable/Air Selection for Shipping Condition Disable Menu-operation Guide Enable Noise Reduction in Video Mode...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name Optional Bits 0 Optional Bits 1 Optional Bits 2 Optional Bits 3 Optional Bits 4 Functionality Range Standards Function Remarks Name Service Command – 46 –...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 4 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a complete Perform the adjustments in the following order : realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. 1. Beam Landing •...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-3. CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Preparation : • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Set the Picture Mode to “STANDARD”. • Cross hatch / Dot pattern. 4-3-1. Horizontal and Vertical Static Convergence Fig.
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4 BMC (Hexapole) Magnet. V . STAT If the red, green and blue dots are not balanced or aligned, then use the BMC magnet to adjust in the manner described below. H. STAT Note 1. The Red and Blue magnets should be equally far from the horizontal center line.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-3-2. Dynamic Convergence Adjustment 4-4. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT Preparation: 1. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal static 1) Set to zoom mode and the PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS to convergence and the vertical static convergence normal and to the service mode.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-6. NECK ASSY TWIST ADJUSTMENT 4-8. SFC COARSE ADJUSTMENT (1) Receive dot/hatch pattern. Summary: (2) Turn FOCUS VR fully counter-clockwise. Move the marker to the position as shown in the figure and (3) Confirm the dot shape at the screen center. (Fig. 4-5) adjust the convergence or the landing at its position.
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-8-1. Landing Adjustment Ityems 2, 3 In case of no lack of uniformity, it is no need to adjust. 1. Set to the service mode. 2. Select the category “LAND”. The cross hatch and the marker appear on the screen Ityem 4-2) 3.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-8-2. Convergence Adjustment The adjusting ranges according to its position selected. It is adjustable from the selected point to the center. Left: Left to center Upper: Upper to center Upper left: Upper left to center In case of 1 step inner from each edges: Marker position to center, it cannot be adjusting on the outside of the marker.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-9-2. Convergence 4-11. P & P SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO) (NTSC/PAL) Fine mode 1. Receive the signal. Adjustable at each point. TV terminal (sub) : Color-bar (white-75%, No setup) VIDEO terminal (main) : Color-bar (white-75%, No setup) 2.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 4-12. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT (1).VIDEO MODE : AV PRO PICTURE : Maximum COLOR : Minimum Color Temp.: High DRC-MF : Progressive (2). Receive the all white signal and set to full mode screen and to the service mode. (3).
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 5 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS [ D BOARD] 5-4. IK PROTECTOR CIRCUIT CHECK (D BOARD) 5-1. +B MAX VOLTAGE CONFIRMATION When replacing the following components marked with / on the schematic diagram, always check IK protector circuit. 1.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 BLOCK DIAGRAM (2) TO D BOARD TO D BOARD TO MG BOARD TO BM BOARD TO MG BOARD CN5004 CN5005 CN0001 CN3001 CN0002 CN2015(2/2) :B TO B VIDEO MT_CV MT_VIDEO M_SDAT M_SDAT M_SCLK M_SCLK ST_CV ST_VIDEO AUDIO L/R L_MUTE...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 BLOCK DIAGRAM (3) HR29M61,HR34M61 HR29M61,HR34M61 TO G1 BOARD CN6008 HR29N90,HR34N90 TO G1 BOARD CN6304 CN2015(1/2) AC IN 1 CN6301 JW6017,6018 MAIN 9V AC IN 2 STBY 5V CN6006 AC IN AC IN CN6000 CN6000 TO H4 BOARD RECT + RECT + CN1054...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 BLOCK DIAGRAM (9) MG BOARD MG BOARD (HR29M61,HR34M61) VIDEO OUT CN9001 Q9003 Q9009 IC9001 Q9007 R OUT IK BUFFER Q9004 Q9010 IC9002 Q9015 G OUT TO D(2/2)BOARD IK BUFFER T8001 CN9009 Q9005 Q9011 IC9003 TO D BOARD B OUT TO MG BOARD Q9015...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 BLOCK DIAGRAM (11) J9301 CN9302 R IN L IN -SSW IN -S1 IN Y IN 4 IN C IN TO UG BOARD V IN CN1501 (MONO) CN9303 J9302 HP SW HP L HP R TO MG BOARD CN0301 FRONT VIDEO INPUT HEADPHONE JACK...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 BLOCK DIAGRAM (12) T6301 D6303 CN6304 D6304 AC_IN1 AC_IN2 TO A BOARD CN6008 CN6303 D6309 KICK-VCC AC-DET IC6301 D6307 RECTIFIER SWITCH STBY_7V D6306 PH6301 CN6301 D6302 AC DETECT RECT+ SUR_2 TO A BOARD CN 6011 SUR_1 Q6301 TO A BOARD...
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( Note: The symbol display is on the component slde. Device Printed symbol Terminal name Circuit Collector Transistor The components identified by shading and mark Base Emitter are critical for safety.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • Items with no part number and no • Items marked " " are not stocked since description are not stocked because they they are seldom required for routine The components identified by shading and are seldom required for routine service service.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 7-2. SUPER WOOFER BLOCK 7-3. CRT SECTION 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 REF.
KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • The components identified by in this manual • CAPACITORS have been carefully factory-selected for each set PF : µµ F The components identified by shading and in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray mark are critial for safety.
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– R3321 1-216-823-11 METAL CHIP 1.5K 1/10W R3190 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R3192 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3322 1-216-805-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– R3407 1-216-801-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3482 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R3408 1-216-801-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3409 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3410...
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The components identified by KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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The components identified by KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– JR5407 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP Q5606 8-729-045-65 TRANSISTOR 2SA1776TV2Q JR6501 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP Q5650 8-729-010-25 TRANSISTOR MSD601-RT1 JR6502 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP Q5701...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– R5116 1-218-863-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 0.5% 1/10W R5432 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R5433 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R5117 1-214-798-21 METAL...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KV-HR29M61/HR29N90/HR34M61/HR34N90 • The components identified by in this manual have RM-1007 RM-1011 RM-1007 RM-1011 been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray radiation. Should replacement be required, replace only with the value originally used. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF.
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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 place any objects on the TV. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Do not plug in too many appliances to the same apparatus.
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The features you will enjoy include: Your TV also offers the following features: • “DRC-MF” for viewing higher quality • Initial Setup function for on-screen language pictures (page 21) selection, picture position adjustment and • “TWIN” for viewing two programs automatic channel presetting.
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Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 6 Step 1 Secure the TV ................6 Step 2 Connect the antenna ..............7 Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote .......... 8 Step 4 Set up your TV automatically ..........9 Connecting optional components ............
Using Your New TV Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Secure the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm clamps band screws Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
Step 2 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connect a VCR” diagram on page 8. Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) : Signal flow For optimum Performance To connect the TV to the antenna or the VCR, use an antenna cable (not supplied).
Getting Started (continued) Connect a VCR To play a video tape, press t (see page 18). (antenna) Antenna cable (not supplied) Rear of TV To antenna output S video cable SYNC (not supplied) AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO IN (S video To S VIDEO OUT input)
Step 4 Set up your TV automatically When you first turned on the TV, the “Picture Rotation” and “Picture V-Position” menus will appear in the process of “Initial Setup”. These menus allow you to adjust the inclination of picture, shift of the picture vertical position, and color patches caused by the earth’s magnetic field.
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Getting Started (continued) If the upper and lower bars are slanted, move P i c t u r e V - P o s i t i o n left or right so that they become horizontal, then Select : C o n f i r m : E n d : press...
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, a DTV (Digital Television) receiver, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see pages 18 and 34. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using t 4 (video input 4) jacks Front of TV Video game...
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting audio/video equipment using the T (monitor output) jacks Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) 120W MAX 8 To antenna SYNC output (MONO) Audio system audio inputs To T (yellow) To video (monitor and audio -L (MONO) output) inputs...
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Connecting a DVD player to (component video input) 1 or 2 jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (component video input) To component video output Audio cable (not supplied) To audio outputs R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT -L (white)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player to t (video input) 1, 2 or 3 jacks To video and audio outputs Rear of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied) (MONO) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT To t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) : Signal flow (yellow)
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Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver to 1 or 2 (component video input) jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (Component video input) To component video output Digital TV receiver SYNC To audio outputs Audio cable (not supplied) -L (white) -R (red)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting an amplifier If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the TV’s audio system, you can use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system. Using the speaker cords supplied with the amplifier, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the (center speaker input) terminals on the TV.
Watching the TV VIDEO This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using MODE the remote. DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER HD/DVD HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP JUMP L(MONO) AUTO PROR PROG MENU PROG PROG +/–...
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Watching the TV (continued) To select a TV program quickly 1 Press and hold PROG +/–. 2 Release PROG +/– when the desired program number appears. Note • When you select a TV program quickly, the picture may be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired Wake Up Timer:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. Wake Up Timer:Off Wake Up Timer:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes JUMP PROG You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. OPTION RESET Selecting the picture mode Press repeatedly until Dynamic Standard the desired picture mode is selected.
“Game Mode” or “Twin” mode is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal, or the picture recorded on a “Memory Stick”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Customizing the picture Reality and VIDEO Clarity levels DRC-MF PALETTE — “DRC-MF PALETTE” MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER The DRC-MF PALETTE feature allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for various input sources. HD/DVD For example, you can create one Custom setting to optimize your antenna input’s picture, and create another to optimize your DVD...
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Press to return to the normal screen. To switch to the last adjusted Custom setting Display the picture and press DRC-MF PALETTE repeatedly to select your desired Custom setting. To reset to the factory preset values Press RESET on the remote. The dotted-lined circle indicator in the Custom 1 mode for the “Standard/Hi- Fine/Personal”...
Watching two programs at the VIDEO same time — “TWIN” MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER With the TWIN pictures feature, you can display a different TV program beside the main picture. HD/DVD JUMP PROG Displaying TWIN pictures Press To return to the normal screen Press The left picture is displayed in full screen.
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Additional tasks Press/Move change a TV program in the right Move up or down (TWIN PROG + or –). picture swap the left and right pictures Press swap sound between the left and Press right pictures. The “ ” symbol will appear to indicate which screen you are hearing.
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Watching two programs at the same time — “TWIN” (continued) Selecting a TV program using PAP (Picture And Picture) You can select your desired TV program directly from the right picture by using (TWIN PROG +/–). Move up or down (TWIN PROG +/–).
Displaying multiple VIDEO programs — “PROGRAM INDEX” MODE PROG DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER INDEX The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays all tuned TV programs scrolling on the screen for direct selection. HD/DVD JUMP Press PROG INDEX. The current program is reduced in size and displayed on the left.
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Displaying multiple programs — “PROGRAM INDEX” (continued) Press again to enlarge the selected program into the left frame. The selected program is displayed in normal motion picture, and the sound also switches to this program. Press PROG INDEX. The selected program is displayed in full screen.
Listening with surround sound The surround feature enables you to JUMP enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. PROG OPTION RESET Press repeatedly until you receive the desired Surround: TruSurround surround sound. Surround: Off Surround: Simulated Select “TruSurround”* listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.
Enjoying stereo or bilingual VIDEO programs MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. HD/DVD Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. NICAM When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM stereo...
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When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) A2 (German) stereo Stereo Mono (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) A2 (German) bilingual Main (Main sound) (Sub sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System Receiving area NICAM Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, etc.
Viewing Teletext VIDEO Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various MODE DRC-MF information, such as stock market PALETTE V CENTER reports and news. HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP (red, green, PROG yellow, blue) PROG +/–...
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Additional Teletext tasks Do this Press display a Teletext page on the TV Each time you press , the screen changes as picture follows: Teletext Teletext and TV Press check the contents of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents, including page numbers, appears on the screen.
Operating optional VIDEO VIDEO I/1 components MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. HD/DVD Number buttons 1-7 JUMP Number button 0 PROG OPTION...
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Note • If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding button on the remote will not operate. Operating video equipment Press VIDEO @/1, or while keeping OPTION pressed, press (N) or move (X), down (x), left (.) or right (>) (see the chart below). VIDEO OPTION OPTION...
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Operating optional components (continued) Operating an MDP using the remote Press/Move VIDEO ?/1 turn on/off N while keeping OPTION pressed. play x while keeping OPTION pressed. stop X while keeping OPTION pressed. pause Press again to resume normal playback. > or . during playback while keeping search the picture forward or backward OPTION pressed.
Using the TV’s center speaker CENTER VIDEO MODE You can use the TV’s speakers as the DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote of the TV. Notes HD/DVD • For the speaker connection, see “Connecting an amplifier”...
“Notes on Memory Stick Duo” on page 41. “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick Duo” and “ ” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notes • The data loading speed may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”. • When you view a still image stored on “Memory Stick” media, the sound is not output from the TV’s speakers.
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Example: Still images recorded with a Sony digital still camera Folder name: /DCIM/101MSDCF File name: DSC00001.JPG Image folder name 101MSDCF DSC00001 DSC00002 Image file names DSC00003 Example: Movie files recorded with a Sony digital still camera Folder name: /MSSONY/MOML0001 File name: MOV00001.MPG Note •...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes on using “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO” media When using “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO” media, follow these precautions: • To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove “Memory Stick” media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the “Memory Stick”...
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Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick Duo” is a new, compact version of the standard- sized “Memory Stick” recording medium. You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” on your TV by inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into an adapter before inserting it into the TV. •...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” To insert a “Memory Stick” Locate the “Memory Stick” slot (see page 103) and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated. Insert the “Memory Stick” media with the v symbol upward.
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Displaying thumbnails of still images and movie files You can view up to 20 still images and VIDEO movies on the “Memory Stick” index. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 42.
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Still images in DCF compliant JPEG files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera recorder. Movies in MPEG1 files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera. “Off” JPEG still pictures and MPEG1 movies in the folder whose name has been changed by a computer.
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Notes • The Relative file icon is added with the first file of those in the same file format (JPEG, MPEG1, and others) and having the file name with the same last 4-digits. • If you delete the file with the Relative file icon, the other related files are all deleted at the same time.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Viewing still images and movies in sequence VIDEO — Slide Show You can view the still images and MODE MEMORY DRC-MF movies stored on a “Memory Stick” with PALETTE V CENTER STICK a specified interval. HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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To exit the “Slide Show” Press on the remote. To change still images and movies in “Slide Show” manually 1 Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. 2 Move up or down to select “Slide Show”, then press The “Slide Show”...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • The “Movie Player” (page 53) cannot be displayed when “Advance” is set to “Auto”. • You cannot specify the interval when “Advance” is set to “Manual”. • When “Advance” is set to “Auto”, a movie file is played to the end regardless of the specified interval.
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Viewing a still image VIDEO on the full screen MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 42. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Move up/down/right/ Still image index menu...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Press Image setup menu The image setup menu appears. Return Information Protect Rotate To display another still Delete Close image that is not the previous or next image, move up to select “Return”, then press The “Memory Stick No : 1/1234 File : 100MSDCF/SJP0001.JPG...
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Rotating a still image You can rotate a thumbnail of the still VIDEO image that you have selected from the “Memory Stick Home” or a still image displayed on the full screen, in 90 MODE degree increments clockwise or MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To rotate a full screen image 1 After displaying an image on the full screen (see page 49), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Move up or down to select “Rotate”, then press 3 Move up or down to select the rotating direction, then press Each time you press...
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Playing movies — Movie Player VIDEO MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 42. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Move up/down/right/ Movie index menu...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Move up or down to select “Movie Player”, Return then press The Movie Player appears. Full Screen Menu No : 124/1234 File : SJP0001.MPG Size : 320x240 Date : 2003.MAY.31 1:00PM FR : FF : Select : Confirm : Movie Player Operation menu...
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up or down to select “B / X”, then press Move The movie playback starts. At the end of the movie, it returns to the beginning and stops. To stop playback manually, move up or down to select “x” and press To select the sound 1 On the Movie Player screen, move...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To display the movie on the full screen 1 Display the Movie Player, following steps 1 to 4 on page 53. 2 Move up or down to select “Full Screen”, then press The movie is displayed on the full screen, and playback starts automatically.
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Protecting still images or movies VIDEO You can protect a still image or movie from inaccidental erasure. The protect can be unlocked. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 42.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To protect a full screen image 1 After displaying a still image on the full screen (see page 49), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Move up or down to select “Protect”, then press 3 Move up or down to select “On”, then press To protect a movie on the Movie Player...
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Deleting a still image or movie VIDEO You can delete unnecessary still image and movie files from the “Memory Stick”. Before deleting, make sure they MODE MEMORY DRC-MF are really unnecessary because the PALETTE V CENTER STICK deleted images cannot be restored. HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • When “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “On”, deleting a file with the Relative file icon deletes the other related files at the same time. (See page 44). • Before performing deleting, confirm the file information. •...
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Displaying the current status of “Memory Stick” You can display the “Memory Stick” VIDEO type, total capacity, used capacity and free capacity of the “Memory Stick”. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 42.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Selecting folders VIDEO To view the still images and movies stored in different folders using a computer, you need to select the folder. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF Before operating this function, make PALETTE V CENTER STICK sure that “Digi.
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Move right to select the folder list. Move up or down to select the folder which includes the file you want to view, then press Move up or down to select “Close”, then press or move left. The still images and movies included in the selected folder are displayed on “Memory Stick Home”.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Sorting images — Options VIDEO You can change the displaying order of the images in a “Memory Stick”, in alphabetical order by filename, in MODE chronological order by recording date. MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK Before operating this function, make sure that “Digi.
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Displaying either still images or movies — Options VIDEO You can display either the still images or the movies that are stored in a “Memory Stick”. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER Before operating this function, make STICK sure that “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “Off”.
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) 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. Name of the current menu Menu level 1 Return icon Picture icon Se t u p...
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Level 3/Level 4/Function Level 1 Level 2/Level 3 Displays still pictures and movies stored in a “Memory “Memory “Memory Stick Stick”. Menu” Stick” You can also display this menu by pressing MEMORY STICK on the remote. Displays a TV program beside the main screen. “Twin”...
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Introducing the menu system (continued) To restore the factory settings Press the RESET button on the remote. The settings other than the following items in the menu can be reset by using the RESET button: – “Language” – “Program” and “Skip” in “Manual Program” –...
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How to use the menu Press MENU to VIDEO P i c t u r e display the menu. DRC - M F : DRC 1 2 5 0 DRC P a l e t t e : Cus t o m1 P i c t u r e M od e : Pe r s o n a l P i c t u r e A d j u s t m en t...
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Changing the “Picture” setting VIDEO The “Picture” menu allows you to: MODE adjust the picture setting, view higher DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER quality pictures and reduce picture noise. MENU HD/DVD P i c t u r e Press MENU. DRC - M F : DRC 1 2 5 0 DRC P a l e t t e : Cus t o m1...
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Select “Picture Adjustment” adjust the picture quality when “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”. P i c t u r e Ad j u s t m e n t P i c t u r e B r i g h t n e s s Co l o r Sha r p n e s s Co l o r T empe r a t u r e : N eu t r a l...
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Changing the “Picture” setting (continued) Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” options You can access the “Picture Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Display the “Picture” menu and select “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Move up or down to P i c t u r e Ad j u s t m e n t select “Picture P i c t u r e...
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Specifications KV-HR34 M61 KV-HR29 M61 Power requirements 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV. Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58 Available language for English, Farsi, French Teletext Stereo/Bilingual system NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I, D/K;...