Sony KV-XG29, KVXA21 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-080-391-42 (1)

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

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

KV-XG29 KV-XA21

M30 M21

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WARNING

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.

• Operate the TV only between 220 – 240 V AC.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms.

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

Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV. Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not place any objects on the TV.

For children’s safety, do not leave children alone with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object falls into it. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel only.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV as high voltages and other hazards are present inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the TV to qualified personnel.

Your TV is recommended for home use only. Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or vibrations.

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Table of Contents

Using Your New TV

Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4

Step 1: Connect the antenna ................................................................... 4

Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ........................................... 5

Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ............................................. 5

Connecting optional components ............................................................. 6

Securing the TV ............................................................................................ 8

Presetting channels ...................................................................................... 9

Watching the TV ........................................................................................12

Advanced Operations

Customizing the picture and sound ....................................................... 15

Viewing your favorite channels...............................................................18

Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) ..................................................19

Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs

(KV-XA21M30 only) .................................................................................. 20

Viewing Teletext (KV-XG29M21 only).................................................... 22

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Additional Information

Self-diagnosis function.............................................................................. 24

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 25

Overview of controls ................................................................................. 28

Specifications .............................................................................. Back cover

WARNING (continued)

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned

Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the bottom area of the TV.

off, it is still connected to the AC power source (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in. Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not going to use it for several days.

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Getting Started

Step 1

Connect the antenna

If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connecting a VCR diagram below.

IEC connector (not supplied)

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Connecting a VCR

To watch the video input, press t (see page 13).

KV-XG29M21

Antenna cable (not supplied)

To antenna output

To 8 (antenna)

Rear of TV

: Signal flow

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

To video and audio outputs

KV-XA21M30

To antenna output

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

To video and audio outputs

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VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

To t 1 or 2 (video input)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Antenna cable (not supplied)

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

To t 1 (video input)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

-L (MONO)(white)

-R (red)

To 8 (antenna)

L(MONO)

(yellow)

-L (MONO)(white)

-R (red)

: Signal flow

Rear of TV

: Signal flow

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Notes

• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).

• If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.

• When no signal is input from the connected video equipment, the TV screen becomes blue.

KV-XG29M21 only

• Do not connect video equipment to the t 2 (video input) jacks at the front and the rear of your TV at the same time; otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.

CAUTION

• Do not connect 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.

• To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid that leaks from the batteries touches you, immediately wash it away with water.

Step 2

Insert the batteries into the remote

Note

• Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries together.

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Step 3

Preset the channels automatically

Front of TV

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

Tips

• If you want to stop automatic channel presetting, press SELECT twice.

• If your TV has preset an unwanted channel or cannot preset a particular

channel, then preset your TV manually (see page 10).

Note (KV-XG29M21 only)

• During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate

“B/G” , “I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system.

AUTO

PROGR

VHF LOW AUTO

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Connecting optional components

You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game or stereo system.

To watch the video input of the connected equipment, press t (see page 13).

Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks

Front of TV

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

To t 2 (video input)

To video and audio outputs

Camcorder

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

)

L(MONO

Notes

KV-XA21M30 only

• You can also connect video equipment to the t 1 (video input) jack at

the rear of your TV.

KV-XG29M21 only

• You can also connect video equipment to the t 1 or 2 (video input) jacks

at the rear of your TV.

• Do not connect video equipment to the t 2 (video input) jacks at the

front and the rear of your TV at the same time; otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.

Connecting audio/video equipment using the T (monitor output) jacks

KV-XG29M21

Rear of TV

Antenna cable (not supplied)

To T (monitor output)

VCR

To antenna output

To video and audio inputs

Audio system

Video game equipment

: Signal flow

To audio inputs

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(yellow)

-L (MONO)

(white)

-R (red)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

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KV-XA21M30

Antenna cable (not supplied)

(yellow)

-L (MONO)

(white)

-R (red)

Rear of TV

L(MONO)

VCR

To T (monitor output)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

To antenna output

To video and audio inputs

Audio system

: Signal flow

Note

• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).

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To audio inputs

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Securing the TV

To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:

With the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of

the TV using the provided hole.

Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or

pillar.

20 mm

3.8 mm

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Note

• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

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Presetting channels

~/1

You can preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence from program number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well.

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

AUTO

PROGR

Presetting channels automatically

Press ! to turn on the TV.

Press AUTO PROGR.

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

PROGR

Number buttons

2 +/–

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PROGR +/–

SELECT

PIC MODE + or –

VHF

LOW

AUTO

Note (KV-XG29M21 only)

• During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “B/G” , “I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system.

To preset channels automatically from a specified program number

(1) Press SELECT until “AUTO PROGRAM” appears.

(2) Press + or –.

The on-screen display will start flashing.

(3) Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the desired program number

appears.

(4) Press + or –.

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

B/G

I D/K

Presetting channels manually

Press SELECT until

“MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.

Press + or –.

Press PROGR +/– or the

number buttons until the desired program number appears.

Press + or – until the

desired channel picture appears.

Press SELECT.

SELECT

PROGR

SELECT

MANUAL PROGRAM

VHF

LOW

-/--

B/G

4 7

8 0

3 6 9

Note

• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number will be unlock automatically (see page 19).

To change the TV system setting

If the picture or sound is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna) terminal

(1) Press SELECT until “TV SYS” appears.

TV SYS: B/G

(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate

TV system until the picture or sound quality is optimal.

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To change the color system setting

COLOR SYS: AUTO

If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna) terminal or the t (video input) jack.

(1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears.

(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate

color system until the color is optimal.

Tip

• Normally set “COLOR SYS” to “AUTO”.

AUTO

PAL SECAM

NTSC 3.58NTSC 4.43

Skipping program numbers

Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted

program number appears.

Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.

Press + or –.

Press PIC MODE.

Press SELECT.

To restore the skipped program number again

Preset the channel automatically or manually.

Tip

• You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to preset channels and

skip program numbers.

To use the fine tuning (FINE) function

The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems: incomplete Teletext display (KV-XG29M21 only), double images and lines moving across the TV screen.

You can use the fine tuning function as below:

(1) Select the program number you want to adjust. (2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen. (3) Press + or – on the remote control once. (4) Press (5) Press + or – continuously until the above problems are minimized.

The + or – icon on the screen flashes while tuning.

(6) Press SELECT to return to normal screen.

to display “FINE” on the screen.

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Watching the TV

This section explains functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote.

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

AUTO

SELECT

PROGR

Press ! to turn on the TV.

PROGR

When the TV is in the standby mode (the 1 indicator on the TV is lit red), press

?/1 on the

remote or PROGR +/– on the TV.

indicator

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

t a

JUMP

PROGR2

Number buttons

JUMP

2 +/–

PROGR +/–

SELECT

+ or –

Press PROGR +/– or the

number buttons to select the program number.

For double digit numbers, press -, then the number (e.g., for 25, press -, then 2 and 5).

Press 2 +/– to adjust the

volume.

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PROGR

1 4 7

-/--

6 9

8 0

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Additional tasks

Turn off temporarily

Turn off completely

Mute the sound

Watch the video input (VCR, camcorder, etc.)

Jump back to the previous program number

Display the on-screen information*

Adjust the volume of all program numbers automatically

Adjust the picture position when it is not aligned to the TV screen (KV-XG29M21 only)

* The picture, sound, and either the program number or video input are

displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information disappears after about three seconds.

Press

?/1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red.

! on the TV.

t to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”. To return to the TV program, press a.

JUMP.

SELECT repeatedly until “INTELLIGENT VOL” appears, then press + or – to select “ON”. To cancel, select “OFF”.

SELECT repeatedly until “PIC ROTATION” appears, then press + or – to adjust the alignment of the picture position.

PIC ROTATION

The + or icon on the screen flashes while adjusting.

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Changing the on-screen display language

Press SELECT until

“LANGUAGE / ENGLISH”appears on the screen.

Press + or – to select

“

“.

Tip

• You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to select the on-screen

display language.

SELECT

LANGUAGE / : ENGLISH

/ LANGUAGE:

continued

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Watching the TV (continued)

Setting the Wake Up timer

Press until the desired

period of time appears.

The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it.

Select the program number or video input you want to display when you

wake up.

Press ?/1 or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically.

The indicator on the TV lights up orange.

To cancel the Wake Up timer

Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn off the TV’s main power.

Note

• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into the standby mode. To continue watching the TV, press any button or control on the TV or the remote.

WAKE UP TIMER:10M

After 10 minutes

WAKE UP TIMER:OFF No Wake Up timer After 12 hours

WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M

Setting the Sleep timer

Press until the desired period of time appears.

The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have set it.

To cancel the Sleep timer

Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn the TV off.

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SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M

After 30 minutes

SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M

No Sleep Timer

After 60 minutes

After 90 minutes

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STANDARDDYNAMIC SOFT

PIC MODE

≥ DYNAMIC

≥ DRAMA ≥ SOFT

SOUND

MODE

Advanced Operations

Customizing the

SOUND

MODE

picture and sound

You can customize the picture and sound by selecting the picture and sound modes or by adjusting its settings.

You can change the sound effect by selecting the surround mode.

Selecting the picture and sound modes

To select the picture mode

Press PIC MODE repeatedly until you get the desired picture mode.

Select To

“DYNAMIC” view high contrast pictures.

“STANDARD” view normal contrast pictures.

“SOFT” view mild pictures.

FAVORITE

PROGR2

SOUND MODE

SELECT

+ or –

PIC MODE

Advanced Operations

To select the sound mode

Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until you get the desired sound mode.

Select To

“DYNAMIC” listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and

“DRAMA” listen to sound that emphasizes vocals and background music.

“SOFT” listen to soft sound.

high sound.

Advanced Operations

continued

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Customizing the picture and sound (continued)

Adjusting the picture and sound settings

Press SELECT until the

desired setting appears.

Each time you press SELECT, the setting item will change as follows:

Press + or – to adjust the

item.

To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.

* “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC system only.

Notes

• When you select a picture or sound mode, the adjusted settings will be reset according to the selected mode.

• You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to adjust the picture and sound settings.

SELECT

PICTURE 60

PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE*

BALANCE TREBLE BASS

SHARP

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Selecting the surround mode

KV-XG29M21

Press SELECT repeatedly

until “SURROUND” appears.

Press + or – to select the

desired surround sound.

Select To

“MOVIE” listen to sound that spreads out over a large area, giving the feeling

“MUSIC” listen to the sound that gives the feeling of being at a live concert.

“OFF” turn off the surround sound.

of being at a movie theatre.

SELECT

SURROUND: MOVIE

MUSICMOVIE OFF

KV-XA21M30

Press SELECT repeatedly

until “SURROUND” appears.

Press + or – to select “ON”.

To turn off the surround mode, select “OFF” .

SELECT

SURROUND: ON

ON OFF

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Viewing your

FAVORITE CH SETUP :

favorite channels

You can display six of your favorite channels for quick and easy selection. You can program the favorite channel as well.

Selecting a favorite channel

Press FAVORITE.

Press the number button

from 1 to 6 to select the desired favorite channel.

When you use the “FAVORITE CH” feature for the first time, six preset channels will appear.

Programming the favorite channel

Press PROGR +/– or

number buttons to select the program number you want to program (e.g., program number 8).

PROGR

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

1 4

1 4 7

-/--

2 5 8 0

FAVORITE

2 5

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

JUMP

PROGR

Number buttons

PROGR +/–

+ or –

FAVORITE

FAVORITE CH

1 PR01 2PR02 3 PR03 4 PR04 5PR05 6 PR06

3 6

3 6 9

Press SELECT until

“FAVORITE CH SETUP” appears.

Press + or – to select the

favorite channel you want to program (e.g., 3).

Press SELECT.

The selected favorite channel (e.g., 3) turns red for about one second.

To program other favorite channels, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Advanced Operations

SELECT

FAVORITE CH SETUP :

SELECT

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Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK)

You can lock some program numbers to prevent children from watching certain channels, by using the buttons on the remote control.

Select the program number you want to lock.

Press SELECT until “CHILD

LOCK” appears on the screen.

Press + or – to select “ON”.

The symbol appears on the screen.

To cancel, press + or – to select “OFF”. The symbol disappears from the screen.

SELECT

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

PROGR

SELECT

+ or –

CHILD LOCK: OFF

CHILD LOCK: ON

Note

• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number will be unlocked automatically (see page 9).

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Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs

(KV-XA21M30 only)

You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems.

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want.

The on-screen display changes to show the selected sound.

The indicator on the TV lights up red when receiving any stereo or bilingual program.

indicator

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

PROGR

A/B

NICAM

When receiving a NICAM program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)

NICAM stereo

NICAM bilingual

NICAM monaural

Advanced Operations

NICAM

(Stereo sound)

NICAM

MAIN

(Main sound)

NICAM

MAIN

(Main sound)

NICAM

SUB

(Sub sound)

MONO

(Regular sound)

MONO

(Regular sound)

MONO

(Regular sound)

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When receiving an A2 program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)

A2 stereo

MONO

(Regular sound)

STEREO

(Stereo sound)

A2 bilingual

MAIN

(Main sound)

Receiving area for NICAM and A2 programs

System

NICAM

Notes

• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.

• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select “MONO”. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.

Receiving area

Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.

Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.

If the sound is distorted when receiving a monaural program through the 8 (antenna) terminal

Press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen.

To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until “AUTO” appears on the screen.

MONO

AUTO

SUB

(Sub sound)

Notes

• The “MONO” or “AUTO” setting is memorized for each program number.

• You cannot receive stereo broadcast signal when the TV is in the “MONO” setting. Normally set the TV to “AUTO”.

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Viewing Teletext

(KV-XG29M21 only)

TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via some TV channels. Teletext allows you to receive various information, such as shares market or news.

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

PROGR

Displaying Teletext

Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.

Press to display the

text.

A Teletext page (normally the index page) is displayed. If there is no Teletext broadcast, “100” is displayed at the top left corner of the screen.

t a /

A/B

FASTEXT

P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09

Fom Singapore To PARIS

To OSAKA

To ROMA

To SYDNEY

Day Dep/Arr Flight Alrcraft

1.6 220/0588 SQ28 747 2 2130/1225 PA115 L15 3 2115/1330 SQ26 747

2.5 1000/1715 SQ6 747

4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10

2.7 2130/0745 SQ24 4 2300/0915 AZ487 747

1 2210/0610 SQ21A 747 2 2100/0835 SQ21A 747

747

To turn off Teletext

Advanced Operations

Press a.

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Additional Teletext tasks

display a Teletext page on the TV picture

check the contents of a Teletext service

select a Teletext page

Hold (pause) a Teletext display

reveal concealed information (e.g., an answer to a quiz)

enlarge the Teletext display

wait for a Teletext page while watching a TV program

Do this

Press . Each time you press , the screen changes as follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV.

Press . An overview of the Teletext contents and page numbers appear on the screen.

Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit page number of the desired Teletext page. * If you make a mistake, reenter the correct page number. To access the next or previous page, press PROGR +/–.

Press to display the symbol “ z ” at the top left corner of the screen. To resume normal Teletext operation, press or .

Press . To conceal the information, press the button again.

Press . Each time you press , the Teletext display changes as follows: Enlarge upper half t Enlarge lower half t Normal size.

1 Enter the Teletext page number that you want to

refer to, then press .

2 When the page number is displayed, press to

show the text.

* You can also select a Teletext page that appears in the colored column at

the bottom of the screen using the corresponding color-coded button on the remote.

Using FASTEXT

This feature allows you to quickly access a Teletext page that uses FASTEXT. When a FASTEXT program is broadcasted, the colored menus appear at the bottom of the screen. The colors of the menus correspond to the redx, greenx, yellowx, and bluex color-coded buttons on the remote.

To access a FASTEXT menu

Press the color-coded button on the remote corresponding to the menu you want. The menu page appears on the screen after several seconds.

Advanced Operations

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Additional Information

Self-diagnosis function

Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

Front of TV

AUTO

L(MONO) R

SELECT

PROGR

1 indicator

Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second

intervals.

Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.

Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the

1 indicator flashes. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.

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Troubleshooting

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Snowy picture

Noisy sound

Distorted picture

Noisy sound

Possible causeSymptom

• Connection is loose or the cable is damaged.

• Channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete.

• The antenna type is inappropriate.

• The antenna direction is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is low.

• Broadcast signals are too strong.

• Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen, then preset the channel again.

• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF). Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.

Solutions

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Good picture

Noisy sound

No picture

No sound

• The TV system setting or channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete.

• The selected sound is inappropriate.

• The power cord, antenna or VCR is not connected.

• The TV is not turned on.

• If the sound of all the channels are noisy, check the TV system (TV SYS) setting, then press AUTO PROGR to preset the channels again.

• If the sound of some channels are noisy, select the channel, then select the appropriate TV system (TV SYS).

•

If the sound of some channels are noisy, select the channel, then press A/B to select the main sound (KV-XA21M30 only).

• Check the power cord, antenna and the VCR connections.

• Press ?/1 (power).

• Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds, then turn it on again.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

Good picture

No sound

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or “ghosts”

No color

Abnormal color patches

TV cannot receive stereo broadcast signal (KV-XA21M30 only)

Possible cause

• The volume level is too low.

• The sound is muted.

• Broadcast signal has a transmission problem.

• There is local interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, power generators, etc.

• Broadcast signals are reflected by nearby mountains or buildings.

• The antenna direction is inappropriate.

• Use of a booster is inappropriate.

• The color level setting is too low.

• The color system setting is inappropriate.

• The antenna direction is inappropriate.

• The magnetic disturbance from external speakers or other equipment, or the direction of the earth’s magnetic field may affect the TV.

• The stereo reception setting is inappropriate.

Solutions

• Press 2 + to increase the volume level.

• Press % to cancel the muting.

• Press A/B until a better sound is heard (KV-XA21M30 only).

• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.

• Adjust the antenna direction for minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Use a highly directional antenna.

• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears on the screen, then press + or – to adjust the color level.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS ” appears on the screen, then check the color system setting (usually set this to “AUTO”).

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV. Do not move the TV while the TV is turned on. Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again.

• Press A/B until “AUTO” appears on the screen.

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Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.

The sound switches between monaural and stereo frequently. (KV-XA21M30 only)

Possible causeSymptom Solutions

• Connection is loose or the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction is inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a transmission problem.

•Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

•Press A/B until a better sound is heard.

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“100” appears on the top of the screen and there is no Teletext display. (KV-XG29M21 only)

Teletext display is incomplete (snowy picture or double images). (KV-XG29M21 only)

Picture slant (KV-XG29M21 only)

Lines moving across the TV screen.

The 1 indicator on your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals.

TV cabinet creaks.

A “boom” sound is heard when the TV is turned on.

• The channel carries no Teletext broadcast.

• Connection is loose or the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is too low.

• The magnetic disturbance from external speakers or other equipment, or the direction of the earth’s magnetic field may affect the TV.

•

There is interference

from external sources, e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station.

• Your TV may need service.

•

Changes in room

temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.

•

The TV’s demagnetizing

function is working. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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•Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and at the wall.

•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

•Try using a booster.

•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

•Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.

•Press SELECT until “PIC ROTATION” appears on the screen, then press + or – to align the picture to the TV screen.

•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

•Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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Overview of controls

TV front panel

KV-XG29M21

KV-XA21M30

AUTO PROGR SELECT PROGR +/–

! 2 +/–

(KV-XA21M30 only)

(

)

MONO

Button

SELECT

L(MONO) R

AUTO PROGR

SELECT

L(MONO) R

AUTO

PROGR

AUTO

SELECT

PROGR

Preset channels automatically. 5 Select the desired item. 11 Select program number. 12 Turn off completely or turn on the TV. 12 Adjust volume. 12 Standby indicator. 12 Select TV or video input. 13 Wake Up indicator. 14 Stereo/bilingual indicator. 20

Headphone jack. –

PROGR

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Remote Control

PageButton Function

1 4 7

SOUND

MODE

FAVORITE

JUMP

PROGR

The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions.

Label color

White

Green

Button function

For general TV operations

For Teletext operations

SELECT +/– PROGR +/– 0 – 9,

2 +/– ?/1

JUMP

Select the desired item. 10 Adjust value. 10 Select program number. 12 Input numbers. 12 Adjust volume. 12 Turn off temporarily or 12

turn on the TV. Select TV or video input. 13 Display the TV program. 13 Mute the sound. 13 Display on-screen information. Jump to previous program

number. 13

Timer operations

Set TV to turn on automatically. Set TV to turn off automatically.

PIC MODE SOUND MODE FAVORITE

Select picture mode. 15 Select sound mode. 15 Display favorite channels. 18

Stereo/bilingual operations (KV-XA21M30 only)

A/B

Select stereo/bilingual mode. 20

Teletext operations (KV-XG29M21 only)

Display Teletext broadcast. 22 Display Teletext service contents. Stop Teletext display from scrolling. Reveal concealed information. 23

Enlarge the Teletext display. 23 Show TV screen while 23

waiting for Teletext page.

x (red, green,

yellow, blue)

Access a FASTEXT menu. 23

14 14

23 23

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Specifications

KV-XA21M30

Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (W) Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58

Stereo/Bilingual system

Teletext language

Channel coverage

B/G VHF : E2 to E12

I UHF : B21 to B68

D/K

M VHF : A2 to A13

8 (Antenna) 75-ohm external terminal

Audio output (Speaker)

Number of terminal

(Video) Input: 2 Output: 1 Input: 3* Output: 1

(Audio)

i (Headphone) Output: 1 Output: 1 Stereo Minijack

Picture tube 21 in. 29 in.

Tube size (cm) 54 72 Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) 51 68 Measured diagonally

Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) 26 48

Indicated on the rear of the TV

NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I A2 Stereo/Bilingual B/G

English, Arabic, French KV-XG29M21 only

UHF: E21 to E69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

VHF : 0 to 12, 5A, 19A Australia only UHF : 28 to 69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

VHF : 1 to 11 New Zealand only UHF : 21 to 69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41 VHF: C1 to C12, R1 to R12

UHF : C13 to C57, R21 to R60 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39

UHF: A14 to A79 CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84

5W + 5W

Input: 2 Output: 1 Input: 3* Output: 1 *

620 × 452 × 496 794 × 573 × 517

KV-XG29M21

, D/K

; KV-XA21M30 only

* Two input lines available Phono jacks; 1Vp-p, 75 ohms

Note

Two input lines available Phono jacks; 500 mVrms

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sony Corporation

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