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REVISION HISTORY BG3R CHASSIS MODEL 9-872-343-01 PART NO. : KV-AR29M61 KV-AR29M86 KV-AR29N90 SUFFIX DATE SUPPL. / CORR DESCRIPTION 2002/10 1st. Issue...
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SERVICE MANUAL BG3R CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR29M61 RM-995 GE SCC-U52L-A KV-AR29M86 RM-993 ME SCC-U48W-A KV-AR29N90 RM-996 Philippines SCC-U65F-A RM-993 RM-995 RM-996 TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
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CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE ANODE. THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
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CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE ANODE. THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 3 –...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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. A description of the self diagnosis function is explained in the instruction manual. The number of times the STANDBY (1) indicator flashes translates to a probable source of the problem.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY (1) INDICATOR LIGHT FLASH COUNT Diagnosis Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent/overvoltage 2 times 2 times Vertical deflection stopped White balance failure 5 times 5 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnosis. Lamp ON 0.3 sec.
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 completion of the repairs.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 1-16. 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. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig. 2) Removal the rear cover.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SECTION 2 ADVANCE OPERATION 2-1. "RESET" FUNCTION 1. Purpose If a customer faces some setting problem that cannot be solved, using the "RESET" function some items will be reset to its original setting (shipment condition) 2. How to Operate The way to access to the "RESET"...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SECTION 3 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 • These adjustments should be performed with rated power 2.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 3-2. CONVERGENCE Preparation : • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal. Purity • Pic mode: Personal (Pic 90%, Brightness 50%, Colour 50 %, Hue 50%, Sharpness 50%). BMC (Hexapole) Purity (1) Horizontal and Vertical Static Convergence...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 BMC (Hexapole) Magnet. Blue If the red, green and blue dots are not balanced or aligned, then Neck assy Neck assy use the BMC magnet to adjust in the manner described below. Blue VM1 board VM1 board Note 1.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29”, 34”) on DY 3-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT XCV Rotate XCV Adj core on DY FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B adjustment. YCH Rotate YCH VOL on DY Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket (Left or Right) ON DY: TLV1...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 2. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 3-4. G2 (SCREEN) AND WHITE BALANCE 1) Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 4-1: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER). 1. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT 2) Input white raster signal. 1) Set the PICTURE to normal. 3) Set the PICTURE to minimum.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER Service adjustments to this models can be performed using the 7, - All the data becomes the values in memory. supplied Remote Commander RM-993, RM-995 and RM-996. 8, - All user control goes to the standard state.
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB0 OP1 Item XTAL 3.58 SECAM AR34/29* XTAL 4.43 KV-AR29M61 KV-AR29M86 KV-AR29N90 AV Input 00 = no AV Input 01 = 1 AV Input AR34/29* SHG offset in YCT 0 = AR29/25, 1 = AR34 (APPLICABLE FOR XF-L(21"...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 4-4. ADJUSTMENT FOR DIGITAL TEXTURE 4-3. ADJUSTMENT FOR NON DIGITAL TEXTURE ENHANCER (DTE) MODEL (KV-AR29M86) ENHANCER (DTE) MODEL Y LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set (white reference 100%). 1.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SUB COLOR (YCJ) ADJUSTMENT PMX ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 1. Select Video (Wide mode: OFF). 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set. 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set. 3. Set the following condition: 3.
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 8. Raise/lower the data with the 3 and 6 buttons. Select and WIDE MODE (50Hz) adjust the following items to obtain optimum image. Input PAL color bar. Service Item Adjust condition change to WIDE MODE : ON. Using the 1 and 3 button, select category GEO GEO : 02 PIN AMP...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SECTION 5 DIAGRAMS 5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (FOR KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) AUDIO OUT (30) DBFB 3D BOX ASSY IC6201 Front AV IN, Q6202/ Q6206/Q6207 TDA7481 Key SW) MAIN.TUVF with TV.V In AV SW L1 out IC3302 AUDIO OUT STEREO...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 (KV-AR29M86) (Front AV IN, Key SW) MAIN.TUVF with TV.V In AV SW L1 out AUDIO OUT SP ASSY STEREO IC3302 TV.L In R1 out IC3202 TV.R In IC6200 DECODER NJW1139 IC1401 Q3204/3201 CN1407 (MSP3415) CXA1855S...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 5-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 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 •...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 (7) P5 Board Schematic Diagram (FOR KV-AR29M86) CN4101 :S-MICRO TO J BOARD CN2410 DVD Y IN R4008 Q4102 2SA1037AK-T146 R4035 :CHIP R4005 100K FL4109 DVD BY IN C4194 :CHIP FILTER CHIP :CHIP C4034 DVD RY IN R4006...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 (8) J and F Boards Schematic Diagrams J2410 R2421 C2410 DVD Y D2410 R2410 NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT DVD BY D2411 R2411 R2419 C2411 DVD RY NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT DVD L C2412 D2412 DVD R R2412 R2420 NNCD9.1A-T1 CN2410 PROTECT C2413 R2415...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 5-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or re- pairing it to prevent an electric shock. [SYSTEM CONTROLLER, Y/C JUNGLE, DEFLECTION, TUVIF, FRONT AMP, POWER SUPPLY] –...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS [AUDIO PROCESSOR, AUDIO AMP, SUB TUNER, AV IN/OUT, VM DRIVER] [FRONT AV IN, KEY SW] [DVD TERMINAL] – B Board – (FOR KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) R1412 C1462 R1427 JW6223 R1411 C1461 JW1471 L6202 IC1402...
KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 SECTION 6 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-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 7 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-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 C348 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 25V C573 1-106-387-00 MYLAR...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 <CONNECTOR> D508 8-719-081-97 MMDL914T1 D509 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W CN101 * 1-779-890-11...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 FB602 1-410-397-21 FERRITE 1.1UH JR501 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP FB603 1-410-397-21...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 Q315 8-729-421-19 UN2213 R035 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W Q316 8-729-216-22...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 R312 1-216-039-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R378 1-216-053-00 RES-CHIP 1.5K 1/10W...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 R562 1-249-401-11 CARBON 1/4W R635 1-216-492-11 METAL OXIDE R564 1-208-820-11...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <THERMISTOR> <COIL> L1501 1-414-856-11 INDUCTOR 10UH THP600! 1-803-541-11 THERMISTOR...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1553 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W C1438 1-163-005-91 CERAMIC CHIP...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C3302 1-117-720-11 CERAMIC CHIP 4.7UF <CONNECTOR>...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <CHIP CONDUCTOR> Q1365 8-729-230-49 2SC2712-YG Q1372 8-729-230-49 2SC2712-YG...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1420 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W R1485 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R3262 1-216-101-00 RES-CHIP 150K 1/10W C1333 1-163-038-91...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C3229 1-107-698-11 ELECT 10UF 20.00% 25V C6202 1-128-550-11 ELECT...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK IC1404 8-759-701-59 NJM78M09FA <RESISTOR> IC3200 8-759-100-96 UPC4558G2 IC3202...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1448 1-216-043-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W R3219 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29N90) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R6246 1-216-065-91 RES-CHIP 4.7K 1/10W D1804 8-719-911-19 1SS119-25...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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 R731 1-249-401-11 CARBON 1/4W C2813 1-129-708-91 FILM 0.0033UF 5.00% 630V...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 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-1401-812-A F BOARD MOUNTED <JACK> ******************* J3901 1-750-264-11...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <CONNECTOR> R2420 1-249-409-11 CARBON 1/4W R2421 1-249-409-11 CARBON...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C4123 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP C4228 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C4419 1-163-021-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01UF 10.00% 50V FL4104 1-234-177-21...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK L4205 1-412-029-11 INDUCTOR 10UH Q4213 8-729-120-28 2SC1623-L5L6 L4301...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R4044 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W R4137 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R4218 1-216-041-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R4311 1-208-783-11 METAL CHIP 1.1K...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M86) (KV-AR29M61/AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R4482 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W C822 1-163-009-91 CERAMIC CHIP...
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KV-AR29M61/AR29M86/AR29N90 RM-995 RM-993 RM-996 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. (KV-AR29M61/AR29M86) REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C5910 1-130-471-00 MYLAR 0.001UF 5.00% R813 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP...
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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 ..17 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 20 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..22 Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting ........24 Overview of Controls Changing the “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”) MENU SOUND 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 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 DTE mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE”is turned “ON”. The DTE logo ( ) and “DTE” 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) With the PIP feature, you can display two different TV programs or video input at the same time by using the button. JUMP Press SOUND SOUND MENU Display a sub screen PIP PROGR To cancel the sub screen, press PIP PROGR +/ ENTER the button again.
x Selecting a TV program using PIP You can select your desired TV program directly from the PIP sub screen by using PIP PROGR +/– buttons. SOUND MENU Press PIP PROGR +/– until the desired program PIP PROGR appears in the sub screen. PIP PROGR +/ ENTER PIP PROGR –/...
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the Wake up timer and Sleep timer 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 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 menu S E T UP SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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“TV SYS” “B/G” t “I” t “D/K” t “M” * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I D T E : N ENTER WI DE MODE : OF F N T P GAME MODE : OF F I C : OF F...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is P I C T URE selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I DT E : ON 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 Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting 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, 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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continued 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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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : want to preset a channel. T V S Y S : B / G S ENS : H I GH (1) Make sure “PR”...
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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 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 (not supplied) Camcorder 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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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, C , and C 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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• Do not use a hair dryer or other stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV, VCR, and at the wall. the cable is damaged. incomplete (snowy picture or double • The antenna setup is – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony images). inappropriate. dealer for advice. – • Try using a booster.
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Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page • Changes in room TV cabinet creaks. temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet – — expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working. sound is heard –...
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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 ..16 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 19 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..21 Changing the “SETUP” setting ..23 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”) SOUND MENU When you turn on your TV for the first time, MENU PIP PROGR the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. This menu allows you to change the menu V/v/ENTER ENTER language, adjust the picture position and preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR L(MONO) 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-AR29M61/AR25M61 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”...
Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed” (compressed) on your screen. Use the WIDE MODE button to view the picture with the optimal effect. ENTER Select PICSI PIP PROGR SOUND WIDE SURROUND MODE...
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the Wake Up timer and Sleep timer 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-AR29M61/AR25M61 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-AR29M61/AR25M61 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 menu S E T UP SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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Select the TV system: “B/G” t “I” t “D/K” t “M” * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I WI DE MODE : OF F ENTER I N T E L I GE N T P I C : OF F I C : OF F...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is P I C T URE selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I WI DE MODE : OF F I N T E L L...
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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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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, 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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continued 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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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : want to preset a channel. T V S Y S : B / G VH F L OW (1) Make sure “PR” is selected, then press F I NE : AU TO ENTER.
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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 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 (not supplied) Camcorder 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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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, C , and C 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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TV, VCR and at the wall. Stereo broadcast sound switches • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – on and off or inappropriate. dealer for advice. is distorted.
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Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page • Changes in room TV cabinet creaks. temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet — – expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working. sound is heard —...
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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 TV/VIDEO SOUND SWAP When you turn on your TV for the first time, MENU PIP CH the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. This menu allows you to change the menu V/v/ language, adjust the picture position and preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR TV front panel SELECT RETURN VIDEO L AUDIO (MONO) S VIDEO AUTO PROGR TV/VIDEO MENU VOLUME...
Remote control If you prefer Chinese labels, you may detach the back of the supplied sticker and attach it on your remote. Button Function Page 1 POWER Turn off temporarily or – turn on the TV. MUTING POWER DISPLAY 2 MTS Select stereo/bilingual mode.
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continued Button Function Page POWER MUTING PIP operations (yellow label) DISPLAY VIDEO SWAP PIP CH +/– Not function for your TV. – TV/VIDEO SOUND JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO SOUND SWAP MENU PIP CH PIP CH SOUND WIDE SURROUND MODE MODE MODE RESET WAKE UP SLEEP...
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 MUTING POWER DISPLAY Press PIC MODE to select the desired picture VIDEO mode.
Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed” (compressed) on your screen. Use the WIDE MODE button to view the picture with the optimal effect. DRC-MF DRC-MF Select PIP CH SOUND WIDE SURROUND WIDE...
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the Wake up timer and Sleep timer respectively. Setting the Wake Up timer MUTING POWER DISPLAY POWER Press WAKE UP until the desired period of VIDEO time appears on the screen.
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of MTS stereo system by using MTS button. Select stereo or bilingual programs POWER MUTING DISPLAY Press MTS until you receive the sound you want. VIDEO Select “STEREO”...
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 menu S E T UP SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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“CABLE” “ON” t “OFF” * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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How to use the menu TV/VIDEO SOUND SWAP Press MENU to display MENU MENU PIP CH P I C T URE the menu. P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I WI DE MODE : OF F I N TE L I GE N T P I C : OF F DRC-MF...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is P I C T URE selected, then press P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I WI DE MODE : OF F I N T E L I GEN T...
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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 COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press 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 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 BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press 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, set up your channel numbers and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SETUP” S E T UP icon ( ), then press L ANGUAGE :...
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Adjusting each channel number settings (“CHANNEL SETUP”) Select “CHANNEL SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “CH” and press CHANNE L S E T Press V or v to select the desired channel CH : 0 0 9 ADD / ERA S E : ADD number you want to adjust, then press CH I L D L OCK : OF F F A VOR I T E CH : _ _...
x Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to adjust the setup of your TV to receive either CABLE TV or VHF and UHF broadcast. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “CH PRESET” icon CH PRE S E T ), then press AU TO PROGRAM...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to VIDEO 3 INPUT and VIDEO IN 1,2 or 3 terminals S Video cable TV front panel (not supplied) Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) VIDEO L S VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO 3 INPUT Video game TV rear panel equipment...
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continued Connecting a DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN terminal 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN 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, C , and C 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 • Preset the channel again. Noisy sound inappropriate or incomplete.
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• There is local stripes equipment near the TV. interference from cars, 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 or the cable is damaged. on the TV, VCR and at the wall. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – Stereo broadcast inappropriate. dealer for advice.
29 in. 25 in. Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally 765 × 578 × 502 650 × 517 × 496 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation...
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Serial number: Indicated on the rear of the TV Manufacturer country: Malaysia Manufacturer: Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Importer: Sony Electronics Marketing of Taiwan Ltd. Address: 6F, 198, Sec.2 Tun Hwa S. Road, Taipei Contact no for service and inquiries :...