Sony KV-28FX68 Users guide

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FD Trinitron Colour Television

Instruction Manual

KV-28FX68U KV-32FX68U

NOTICE

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP fuse at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre.

ASA

How to replace the Fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

FUSE

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

• To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Symbols used in the manual:

• Important information

• Information on a feature.

• 1,2...Sequence of instructions.

• Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of the instructions.

• Informs you of the result of instructions.

Table of Contents

Notice for Customers in the United Kingdom............................................................................................2

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................3

Safety Information......................................................................................................................................4

Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons........................................................................................................5

Overview of TV Buttons ...........................................................................................................................6

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...............................................................................................6

Connecting the Aerial and VCR ................................................................................................................ 6

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning .....................................................................................7

Menu system

Introducing and Using the Menu System...................................................................................................9

Menu Guide:

Picture Adjustment.................................................................................................................................9

Sound Adjustment................................................................................................................................10

Sleep Timer..........................................................................................................................................11

Language.............................................................................................................................................. 11

Auto Tuning ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Programme Sorting ..............................................................................................................................12

Programme Labels ............................................................................................................................... 12

AV Preset .............................................................................................................................................12

Manual Programme Preset...................................................................................................................13

Auto Format ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................15

AV3 Output.......................................................................................................................................... 15

TV Speakers.........................................................................................................................................15

RGB Centring....................................................................................................................................... 16

Picture Rotation....................................................................................................................................16

Teletext ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment ..............................................................................................................18

Using Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................................18

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD........................................................................................20

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 22

Table of Contents

Safety Information

This set is to operate on a 220240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV For ventilat ion, leave a space of at least 10cm all around the set.

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby mode when not in use. Disconnect from the mains.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightn ing storms.

Never place the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

Never push objects of any kind into the set as this could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked light s (eg candles) away from the TV.

Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, lightly dampened clo th. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray. As a safety precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Do not allow children to climb on to it. Do not place the TV on its side or face up.

Safety Information

Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead itself.

Unplug the power lead before moving the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or excessive force. If the set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

Take care not to place heavy objects on the power lead as this could result in damage. We recommend you wind any excess lead around the holders provided on the rear of the TV.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc.

Overview of Remote Control Buttons

qk qj

qh qg

1 To Temporarily Switch Off TV: Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the

standby indicator on the TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode. To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use. After 15 minutes without a signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.

2 Selecting input source: Press this button repeatedly until the desired input symbol of

the source appears on the TV screen.

3 Selecting channels: If Media Selector is switched to TV or VCR, press this button to

select channels. For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds.

4 a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:

9 q;

Press this button to watch the last channel selected (the last channel watched for at least 5 seconds).

b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR:

For Sony’s VCR double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3.

5 This button only works in Teletext mode.

6 Selecting screen format: Press this button repeatedly to change the format of the

screen. For more details refer to chapter “Auto Format” on page 14.

7 Selecting Teletext: Press this button to switch on teletext.

8 a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:

• When MENU is switched on, use these buttons to operate the menu system. For details refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu System” on page 9.

•When MENU is switched off, press OK to show a channel overview. Then press or to select the channel and then press again the OK button to watch the selected channel.

b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR or DVD:

Using these buttons you can control the main functions of your VCR or DVD.

9 Recording button: If Media Selector is switched to VCR, press this button to record programmes.

q; Media Selector: With this remote control you can operate not only this TV but also the main functions of your VCR or DVD. For more details, refer to chapter “Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD” on page 20.

qa Selecting channels: Press this button to select the next or previous broadcast channel.

qs Muting the Sound: Press this button to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound.

qd Adjusting TV volume: Press this button to adjust the volume of the TV.

qf Displaying the menu system: Press this button to display the menu on the TV screen.

Press again to remove the menu display from the TV screen.

qg Selecting TV mode: Press this button to switch off teletext or video input.

qh Selecting Sound effect: Press this button repeatedly to change the sound effect.

qj Selecting Picture mode: Press this button repeatedly to change the picture mode.

qk Displaying on Screen information: Press this button to display all on-screen

indications. Press again to cancel.

ql VCR or DVD on/off: Press this button to switch your VCR or DVD on or off.

Besides TV functions, a ll coloured buttons a s well as green symbols are also used f or Teletext operation. For more details, please refer to “Teletext” section of this instruction manual.

Overview

Overview of TV Buttons

Programme Up or Down Buttons (Selects TV channels)

Volume control buttons

Selecting Input

Press on the mark

on the door flap to reveal the control panel.

source

Video Input jack

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.

On/Off

switch

Standby indicator

Headphones

jack

Auto Start Up Button

S video Input jack

Audio Input jacks

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.

Connecting the Aerial and VCR

Connecting cables are not supplied.

VCR

OUT IN

Overview-Installation

Scart lead is optional.

For more details of VCR connection, please refer to the section “Connecting Optional Equipment” of this instruction manual.

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning

The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) adjust the picture slant, 3) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 4) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button on the TV set.

Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC,

50Hz) The first time that the TV set is connected, it is usually turned on. If the TV is off, press the on/off button on the TV set to turn on the TV. The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu displays automatically on the TV screen.

Language

Svenska Norsk English Nederlands Français Italiano

Select Language:

If picture slants, please

adjust picture rotation

Not necessary

Adjust now

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

Ye s

Press the or button on the remote control to select

the language, then press the OK button to confirm your

selection. From now on all the menus will appear in the selected language.

Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might

slant. The Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct the picture rotation if it is necessary.

a)b)If it is not necessary, press or to select Not

necessary and press OK.

If it is necessary, press or to select Adjust now, then press OK and correct any slant of the

picture between –5 and +5 by pressing or . Finally press OK to store.

The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the

OK button to select Yes.

First Time Operation

Auto Tuning

Programme: 01

Channel: C21

Searching...

No channel found

Please connect aerial

Confirm

The TV starts to automatically search and store all

available broadcast channels for you.

This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient and do no t press any buttons, otherwise the automatic tuning will not be completed.

In some countries the TV Broadcaster installs the channels automatically (ACI system). In this case, the TV Broadcaster sends a menu in which you can select your city by pressing the or button and OK to store the channels.

If no channels were found during the auto tuning

process then a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to connect the aerial. Please connect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto tuning process will start again.

Programme Sorting

Programme: 01 TVE 02 TVE2 03 TV3 04 C33 05 C27 06 C58

Select channel: Exit: MENU

Programme Sorting

Programme: 01 TVE 02 TVE2 03 TV3 04 C33 05 C27 06 C58 05 C27

Select new position: Exit: MENU

After all available channels are captured and stored, the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen.

a)b)If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the

tuned order, go to step 8.

If you wish to store the channels in a different order:

1 Press the or button to select the

programme number with the channel (TV

Broadcast) you wishto rearrange, then press the button.

2 Press the or button to select the new

programme number position for your selected

channel (TV Broadcast), then press . 3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to

change the order of the other channels.

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the

screen.

Your TV is now ready for use

First Time Operation

Introducing and Using the Menu System

Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu system:

Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.

•To highlight the desired menu or option, press or .

•To enter to the selected menu or option, press .

•To return to the last menu or option, press

•To alter settings of your selected option, press / /

or .

•To confirm and store your selection, press OK.

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

Menu Guide

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue

Reset

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the picture settings.

To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter press , then press repeatedly / / or to

adjust it and finally press OK to store the new adjustment. This menu also allows you to customise the picture mode based on the programme you are watching:

Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and

Digital Set Top Box receivers).

Personal (for individual settings). Movie (for films).

•Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be altered if “Personal” mode is selected.

•Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).

•Select Reset and press OK to reset the picture to the factory preset levels.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Sound Adjustment

Effect: Natural Treble Bass Balance Reset Dual Sound: Mono Auto volume: On

Sound Adjustment

Effect: Natural Tre bl e Bass Balance Reset Dual Sound: Mono

Auto volume: On

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the sound settings.

To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter, press . Then press repeatedly / / or to adjust it and finally press OK to store the new adjustment.

Effect Natural: Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by

Dynamic: “BBE High Definition Sound system”

using “BBE High Definition Sound system”

* intensifies

clarity and presence of sound for better intelligibility

Dolby

**Virtual: Simulates the sound effect of “Dolby Surround Pro

and musical realism.

Logic”.

Off: Flat response.

Treble Less More Bass Less More Balance Left Right Reset Resets the sound to the factory preset levels.

Dual Sound

• For a stereo broadcast:

Mono. Stereo.

• For a bilingual broadcast:

Mono (for mono channel if available). A (for channel 1). B (for channel 2).

Auto Volume Off: Volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.

On: Volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of

the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).

• If you are listening to the TV through headphones, the “Effect” option will automatically be switched to “Off”.

• If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched to “Off” and vice versa.

* The “BBE High Definition Sound system” 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 BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

** This TV has been designed to create the “Dolby Surround” sound effect by simulating the

sound of four speakers with two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded. The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer to “Connecting to external audio Equipment” on page 18).

** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Timer

Sleep Timer: Off

Timer

Sleep Timer: Off

SLEEP TIMER

The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu allows you to select a time period for the TV to switch itself automatically into the standby mode.

To do this: after selecting the option press , then press or to set the time period delay (max. of 4 hours).

• While watching the TV, you can press the

button on the remote control to display

the time remaining.

• One minute before the TV switches itself into standby mode, the time remaining is displayed on the TV screen automatically.

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

LANGUAGE

The “Language” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to select the language that the menus are displayed in.

• To do this: after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

as in the step 2 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page

AUTO TUNING

The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to automatically search for and store all available TV channels.

• To do this: after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

as in the steps 4 and 5 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 8.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

PROGRAMME SORTING

The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to change the order in which the

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.

To do this: after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in step 6 b) of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 8.

PROGRAMME LABELS

The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers).

To do this:

12After selecting the option, press , then

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

press or to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name.

Press . With the first element of the Label column highlighted, press or to select a letter or number (select “-“ for a blank), then press to confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the same way. Finally press OK to store.

AV PRESET

The “AV Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to the input sockets of this TV.

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Detail Set Up

To do this:

12After selecting the option, press , then

press or to select the input source you wish to name (AV1, AV2 and AV3 are for the rear Scarts and AV4 for side

connectors). Then press .

A label automatically appears in the label column:

a) If you want to use one of the 6 predefined

label (CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD, VIDEO or SAT), press or to select the desired label and finally press OK to store.

b) If you want to set a different label, select

Edit and press . Then with the first

element highlighted, press or to select a letter, number or “-“ for a blank, then press to confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the same way and finally press OK to store.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Set Up

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Detail Set Up

MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET

The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to:

Preset channels or the VCR channel one

by one to the programme order of your choice. To do this:

After selecting the ”Manual Programme Preset” option, press then with

Programme option highlighted press . Press or to select on which programme number you want to preset the channel (for VCR, select programme number “0”). Then press .

ii After selecting the Channel option, press . Then press or to select the channel tuning

(“C” for terrestrial channel or “S” for cable channels). Next press . Then, press the number buttons to enter directly the channel number of the TV broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal. If you do not know the channel number, press or to search for it. When you tune the desired channel, press OK twice to store.

Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.

Label a channel using up to five characters.

To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name appears on the screen, select the Label option and press . Next press or to select a letter, number or “-“ for a blank. Press to confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the same way. After selecting all the characters, press OK twice to store.

Fine tune the broadcast reception. Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best

possible picture, however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception in case the picture is distorted. To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT option and press . Next press or to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally press OK twice to store.

Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.

To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip appears on the screen, select the Skip option and press . Next press or to select Yes. Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select “No” instead of “Yes” in the step above.

View and record scrambled channels when using a decoder connected directly to Scart i3/

r3 or through a VCR.

This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the ‘Language/Country’ menu.

To do this: select the Decoder option and press . Next press or to select On. Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

AUTO FORMAT

The “Auto Format” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to automatically change the aspect ratio of the screen.

To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select On (if you wish the

TV set to automatically switch the screen format

Auto TV On

according to the broadcast signal) or Off (if you

0 0

wish to keep your preference). Finally press OK

to store.

Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in the “Auto Format” option, you can always modify the format of the screen by pressing

repeatedly on the remote control to

select one of the following formats:

Smart

4:3

14:9

Zoom

Wide

Smart:

4:3:

14:9:

Zoom:

Wide:

Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcast.

Conventional 4:3 picture size, full picture information.

Compromise between 4:3 and 16:9 picture size.

Widescreen format for letterbox movies.

For 16:9 broadcast. Full picture information.

In “Smart”, “Zoom” and “14:9” modes, parts of the top and bottom of the screen are cut off. Press or to adjust the position of the image on the screen (e.g. to read subtitles).

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

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NOISE REDUCTION

The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to automatically reduce the

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

picture noise visible in the broadcast signal.

To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select Auto. Finally press

OK to confirm and store.

Auto TV On 0

To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off”

instead of “Auto” in the step above.

AV3 OUTPUT

Choose:

•TV to output the aerial source.

•AV1 to output sources connected to i

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

•AV3 to output sources conected to t o

•YC3 to output sources connected to r

On Auto TV On 0 0

To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select the desired output

If your VCR supports Smartlink, this procedure is not necessary.

1/ .

3 and

signal: TV, AV1, AV2, AV4, YC4 or AUTO.

If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed on the screen.

If you have connected a decoder to the

3/r3 or to a VCR connected to

Scart i this Scart, please remember to change back the “AV3 Output” to “AUTO” or “TV” for correct unscrambling.

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

TV SPEAKERS

The “TV Speakers” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to mute the TV speakers in order to listen to the TV from an external amplifier connected to the audio outputs on the

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

rear of the TV set.

To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select Off. Finally press

On Auto TV

OK to confirm and store.

On 0 0

To cancel this function afterwards, select “On”

instead of “Off” in the step above.

Menu System

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

RGB CENTRING

When connecting an RGB source, such as a “PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the horizontal position of the picture. If this is the case, you can readjust it through the “RGB Centring” option in the “Detail Set Up”.

On Auto

To do this: while watching an RGB source select

TV On 0

the “RGB Centring” option and press . Then

press or to adjust the centre of the

picture between –10 and +10. Finally press OK to confirm and store.

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset

Set Up

Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up

PICTURE ROTATION

Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might slant. If this is the case, you can correct the pictures slant by using the “Picture

Detail Set Up

Auto Format: Noise Reduction: AV3 Output: TV Speakers: RGB Centring: Picture Rotation:

Rotation” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu.

To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press or to correct any slant of the

On Auto

picture between -5 and +5.

TV On 0 0

Menu System

Teletext

Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below.

Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.

To switch on Teletext:

After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish to view, press .

To select a Teletext page:

Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.

• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.

TELETEXT

Index

Programme

Programme News

News

News Sport

Sport

Sport Weather

Weather

153

153 101

101

• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not available. If this is the case, input another page number.

To access the next or preceding page:

Press PROG + ( ) or PROG - ().

To superimpose teletext on to the TV:

Whilst you are viewing teletext, press . Press it again to cancel teletext mode.

To freeze a teletext page:

Press / . Press it again to cancel the freeze.

To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):

Press / . Press it again to conceal the information.

To select a sub page:

A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears on the upper left corner will change from white to green and one or more arrows will appear next to the page number. Repeatedly press the or buttons on the remote control to watch the desired sub page.

To Switch Off Teletext:

Press .

Fastext

Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push. When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to access the page corresponding to your menu choice.

Teletext

Connecting Optional Equipment

Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set. (Connecting cables are not supplied).

S VHS/Hi8/ DVC camcorder

8mm/Hi8/ DVC camcorder

VCR

G F

Decoder

• When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers will automatically be muted.

• To avoid picture distortion, do not connect external equipment to connectors A and B at the same

time.

• Do not connect a Decoder to the Scart F.

• Games that use a “GUN” attachment to point at the screen do not work correctly due to 100Hz

technology used in this television.

Hi-fi

DVD

“PlayStation”*

Decoder

* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. * “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.

Using Optional Equipment

1 Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket. 2 Switch on the connected equipment. 3 To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the button repeatedly until the correct

input symbol appears on the screen.

Symbol Input Signals

1 •Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector E 1 •RGB input signal through the Scart connector E. This symbol appears only

if an RGB source has been connected.

2 •Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector F. 2 •RGB input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only

if an RGB source has been connected.

3 •Audio/video input signal through the Scart connector G.

3 •S Video Input signal through the Scart connector G. This symbol appears only if an S

Video source has been connected.

4 •Video input signal through the phono socket B and Audio input signal

through C.

4 •S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack A and Audio signal through

C. This symbol appears only if an S Video source has been connected.

4 Press button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.

Additional Information

Connecting a VCR:

To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction manual. We recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, tune in the VCR test signal to the TV programme number “0” by using the “Manual Programme Preset” option. (for details of how to manually programme these presets, see page 13, step a). Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your VCR.

Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:

Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the instruction manual of your VCR. If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR to the TV using a Scart lead to the Scart

i3/r3 G. If you have connected a decoder to the Scart i3/r3 G or through a

VCR connected to this Scart:

Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after entering the “Decoder**” option, select “On” (by using or

**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country” menu.

Connecting to external Audio Equipment:

Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next , using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu, enter the “Detail Set Up” menu and set “TV Speakers” to “Off”. Audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control. Also treble and bass settings can be modified through the “Sound Adjustment” menu.

To enjoy “Dolby Virtual” sound effect through your Hi-Fi equipment:

Place the speakers of your equipment in front of your listening position and beside the TV set but keeping a distance of 50 cm between each speaker and the TV set. Then by using the menu system, select the menu “Sound Adjustment”. Next select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option.

). Repeat this option for each scrambled signal.

Left Hi-Fi

speaker

~50°

Your sitting position

Right Hi-Fi

speaker

For Mono Equipment

Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 4 or 4 input signal using the instructions above. Finally, refer to the “Sound Adjustment” section of this manual and select “Dual Sound” “A” on the sound menu screen.

Additional Information

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD

In its default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), please complete the following steps:

• Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below. On those brands that have more than one code, enter the first code number.

• Sony will endeavour to update the software according to market changes. Therefore, please refer to the code table included with the remote control for the latest code set.

1 Press the Media Selector button on the remote control repeatedly until the required

green light (VCR or DVD) is lit.

If Media Selector is on TV position, code numbers will not be stored.

2 Before the green light goes out, press and hold the yellow button for approximately

6 seconds until the green light starts flashing.

3 Whilst the green light is flashing, enter all three digits of the code for your brand of

VCR or DVD using the number buttons on the remote control.

If your selected code is entered correctly, all three green lights will be lit momentarily.

4 Turn on your VCR or DVD and check that the main functions work.

• If your device is not working or some of the functions do not work please check that you entered the correct code set or try the next code listed against the brand.

• Your brand codes may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced within a few minutes. To reset your brand of DVD or VCR please repeat the above steps. A small label is added inside the battery door to allow you to record your brand codes.

• Not all brands are covered and not all models of every brand may be covered.

VCR Brand List DVD Brand List

Brand Code Brand Code

SONY (VHS) SONY (BETA) SONY (DV) AIWA AKAI DAEWOO GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC

LG LOEWE MATSUI ORION PANASONIC PHILIPS

SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP THOMSON TOSHIBA

301, 302, 303, 308, 309 303, 307, 310 304, 305, 306 325, 331, 351 326, 329, 330 342, 343 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 327, 333, 334 314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353, 354, 348, 349 332, 338 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 356, 357 328 321, 323 311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359 339, 340, 341, 345 335, 336 324 319, 350 337

SONY AIWA DENON GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC KENWOOD LG LOEWE MATSUI ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA

001 021 018, 027, 020, 002 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 025, 026, 015, 004 006, 017 008 015, 014 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 013, 016 022 018, 027, 020, 002 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 004 011, 014 007 019, 027 012 003 018, 027, 020, 002

Additional Information

Specifications

TV system:

Colour system:

PAL SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Channel Coverage:

I: UHF B21-B69

Picture Tube:

Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE:

•KV-32FX68U: 32” (approx. 82 cm. measured diagonally)

•KV-28FX68U: 28” (approx. 71 cm. measured diagonally)

Rear Terminals

1/ 1 21-pin scart connector

including audio/video

2/ 2 21-pin Scart connector

3/ 3 21-pin Scart connector

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(CENELEC standard)

input, RGB input, TV audio/ video output.

(CENELEC standard) including audio / video input, RGB input, monitor audio/video output.

(SMARTLINK) standard) including audio / video input, S video input, selectable audio / video output and Smartlink interface.

Audio outputs (Left/Right) phono jacks

(CENELEC

Side Terminals

4 S Video input – 4 pin DIN 4 video input – phono jack 4 audio input – phono jacks

headphones jack

Sound Output:

2 x 20 W (music power) 2 x 10 W (RMS)

Woofer:

30 W (music power) 15 W (RMS)

Power Consumption:

KV-32FX68U: 130 W KV-28FX68U: 125 W

Standby Power Consumption:

0.3 W

Dimensions (w x h x d):

KV-32FX68U: approx. 882 x 567 x 562 mm. KV-28FX68U: approx. 797 x 519 x 523 mm.

Weight:

KV-32FX68U: approx. 65 Kg. KV-28FX68U: approx. 45 Kg.

Accessories supplied:

1 Remote Control (RM-932) 2 Batteries (IEC designated)

Other features:

• 100 Hz picture

• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext (250 page TEXT

memory)

• Sleep Timer

• Smartlink (direct link between your TV set

and a compatible VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR).

• Dolby Virtual.

• BBE Digital

• Auto Format.

• ACI (Auto Channel Installation).

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.

Problem Solution

•

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound.

Check the aerial connection.

• Plug the TV in and press the ! button on the front of the

TV.

• If the standby indicator 1 is on, press TV I/1 button on

the remote control.

Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound.

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector.

Good picture, no sound.

No colour on colour programmes.

Distorted picture when changing programmes or selecting teletext.

Picture slanted

Noisy picture when viewing a TV channel.

No unscrambling or unstable picture whilst viewing a scrambled channel with a decoder connected through the Scart connector i3/r3.

Remote control does not function.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the factory settings.

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press the t button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

• Press the 2+ button on the remote control.

• Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” in the “Detail Set Up”

menu.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to factory settings.

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on

the rear of the TV.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the picture slant.

• Using the menu system, select the “Manual Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning (AFT) to obtain better picture reception.

• Using the menu system, select the “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu and select “Auto” to reduce the noise in the picture.

• Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. Then enter to “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV3 Output” to “TV”.

• Check that the decoder is not connected on the scart

i2/ 2.

• Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set to the device you are using (VCR, TV or DVD).

• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as explained on “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” chapter of this instruction manual.

• Replace the batteries.

The standby indicator 1 on the TV flashes.

If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never open the casing yourself.

Additional Information

• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.