Sony KV-29FX20D, KV-25FX20D User Manual

FD Trinitron Colour Television

4-204-787-11(1)

Instruction Manual

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KV-25FX20D KV-29FX20D

Thank you for choosing this Sony TV.

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

future reference.

Keys to read this Instruction Manual:

• Use Getting Started if you wish to install the TV set and to get familiar with the basic functions.

• Use Advanced Operation if you wish to know more about the additional features of the TV set.

• Symbols used in the manual:

• Informs you of possible hazards

Instruction Manual

• Important information

• Information on a feature

• 1, 2 ... Sequence of instructions

• Shaded buttons on the remote control show the buttons you have to

press to follow the sequence of instructions.

• Informs you of the result of the instructions.

• The process continues on the next page to get final result.

For Your Safety

WARNING

Safety Information

All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below.

For General Safety

• Do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture.

• Do not remove the rear cover.

• For your protection, refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.

For Safe Installation

• Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.

• Do not block or cover the ventilation openings. For ventilation, leave

a space of at least 10 cm all around the set.

• Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

• Place the TV set only on a stable stand designed for the weight and

dimensions of the TV.

For Safe Operation

• Do not operate the TV set on anything other than a 220-240V AC, 50Hz

supply.

• Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid objects fall in through the

ventilation slots. Have it checked immediately.

• For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set

is not left in standby mode when not in use. Switch off at the mains.

• Do not disconnect the TV by pulling on the power cable. Disconnect by

removing the mains plug.

• In case of a thunderstorm, disconnect the TV set from the main supply and

the aerial. Otherwise the set may be damaged by a stroke of lightning.

For Your Safety

For Maintenance

• Clean the TV screen with a soft dampened cloth. Do not use any abrasive

cleaners.

• Dust and nicotine deposits may cause heat accumulation inside the TV set.

In the long term this could be a safety risk and may shorten the lifetime of your TV set. Therefore have your set serviced about every five years.

Table of Contents

Keys to read this Instruction Manual .................................................................................................. 3

For your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Getting Started

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied ......................................................................................... 6

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

Overview of Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................... 7

First Time Operation

Step 1 - Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ........................................................................... 8

Connecting the Aerial ................................................................................................................ 8

Switching on the TV .................................................................................................................. 8

Step 2 - Basic Presetting

Selecting Language .................................................................................................................... 9

Automatically Tuning the TV using the Remote Control .................................................. 10

Changing the Programme Order of the TV channels ......................................................... 11

Advanced Operation

Advanced Presetting

Automatically Tuning the TV using the TV buttons........................................................... 12

Manually Tuning the TV ......................................................................................................... 13

Fine Tuning Channels .............................................................................................................. 14

Adjusting the Picture Rotation ............................................................................................... 15

Skipping Programme positions ............................................................................................. 16

Advanced TV Operation

Adjusting the Picture ............................................................................................................... 17

Adjusting the Sound ................................................................................................................ 18

Using the Sleep Timer ............................................................................................................. 19

Teletext

Viewing Teletext ....................................................................................................................... 20

Optional Connections

Using Optional equipment ..................................................................................................... 21

Smartlink ................................................................................................................................... 22

Additional Information

Menu Guide .............................................................................................................................. 23

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 24

Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 25

Table of Contents

Getting Started - Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied

PROGR

Two batteries (R6 type)

887

One Remote Control

(RM-887)

Overview of TV Buttons

On/Off Switch

Standby

indicator

Headphone jack

Auto Tune button

Press the flap on the front of the TV

to reveal the front control panel

(press on the mark )

Getting Started - Overview

S Video Input jack

Phono Video Input jack

Audio Inputs jacks

Selecting Input source

Volume control buttons

Programme Up or Down buttons (Selects TV channels)

Getting Started - Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons

Muting the Sound

Press to mute TV sound.

Press again to restore the sound.

Displaying On Screen Information

Press to display all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel. +.--+++++-++++

Selecting channels

Press to select channels.

For double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/-- first, then the buttons 2 and 3. If you enter an incorrect first digit, this should be corrected by entering another digit (0-9) and then selecting -/-- button again to enter the programme number of your choice.

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Selecting TV mode

Press to switch off Teletext or video input.

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Selecting Teletext

Press to switch on Teletext.

Selecting Sound mode

Press to change the sound mode.

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Selecting Picture mode

Press to change the picture mode.

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Adjusting TV Volume

Press to adjust the volume of the TV.

To Temporarily Switch Off TV

Press to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator on 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.

PROGR

887

After 15-30 minutes without a TV signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.

Selecting Input source

Press repeatedly until the desired input symbol of the source appears on the TV screen.

Back to the channel last watched

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

Displaying the menu system

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

Menu selection

Scroll Up

Scroll Down Previous menu or selection Next menu or selection

OK Confirms your selection

Selecting Screen format

Press to view programmes in 16:9 mode. Press again to return to 4:3 mode.

Besides TV functions, all coloured buttons as well as green symbols are also used for Teletext operation. For more details, please refer to the "Teletext" section of this instruction manual.

This button only works in Teletext mode. Function

not work with this TV.

Selecting channels

Press to select the next or previous channel.

associated to this button does

Getting Started - Overview

First Time Operation - Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

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

Connecting the Aerial

Switching on the TV

Connect a conventional aerial to the socket

marked on the rear of the TV.

Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz).

First Time Operation - Installation

Push in the On/Off switch on the front of the TV.

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