Sony KV-XA29K94, KV-XA34K94 Service manual

SERVICE MANUAL

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CHASSIS

MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO.

KV-XA29K94 RM-962 Korea SCC-U58B-A
KV-XA34K94 RM-962 Korea SCC-U58C-A

MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO.

PIC

MUTING

DISPLAY POWER

MODE

TV

MTS VIDEO

231

564

897

ENTER

JUMP

0

TV/VIDEOFREEZE SWAP PIP

MENU

PIP CH

FAVORITE

PIP CH

SOUND

SURROUND

WAKE UP

SLEEP

MODE

CHVOL

AUTO PROGRADD/ERASECABLE

TV

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KV-XA34K94 KV-XA29K94

TRINITRON

®

COLOR TV

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

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Power requirements 220-220 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV

Television system M

Color system NTSC3.58

Stereo/Bilingual system Korean Stereo

Channel coverage VHF: 2 to 13 / UHF: 14 to 69 / CATV: 1 to 125
˘ (Antenna) 75-ohm external terminal

Audio output (Speaker) 8W + 8W

Number of terminal

D Video Input: 4* Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 VP-P, 75 ohms * Three input lines available
≥ Audio Input: 4* Output: 1 Phono jacks; 500 mVrms * Three input lines available

S Video Input: 2 Y : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

Component Video

(DVD) IN Y : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

2 (Headphones) Output: 1 Stereo minijack

Picture tube 29 in. 34 in.

Tube size (cm) 72 86 Measured diagonally

Screen size (cm) 68 80 Measured diagonally

Dimension (w/h/d, mm) 722 x 576 x 516 895 x 674 x 590

Mass (kg) 51 78

SPECIFICATIONS

unbalanced, sync
negative
C :0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Input: 1 Phono jacks

sync negative

B : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

C

R : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

C
Audio : 500 mVrms

Note

CAUTION

SHORT CIRCUIT THE ANODE OF THE PICTURE TUBE AND THE
ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR
CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE
ANODE.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ! ON THE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Section Title Page

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ........................ 4

1. GENERAL ..................................................... 7

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Rear Cover Removal ............................................ 25

2-2. Speaker Removal ................................................. 25

2-3. Chassis Assy Removal ......................................... 25

2-4. F Bracket Removal .............................................. 25

2-5. Service Position ................................................... 26

2-6. Replacement of Parts ........................................... 26

2-6-1Replacement of Light Guide ................................ 26

2-6-2Replacement of Power Button ............................. 26

2-7.

HV Cap Block, PWB Holder and

J Board Removal .....................................................

2-8. Terminal Bracket Removal .................................. 26

2-9. D2 and D3 Boards Removal ............................... 27

2-10. P2 Board Removal ............................................... 27

2-11. H Board Removal ................................................ 27

2-12. A and B Boards Removal .................................... 27

2-13. Picture Tube Removal .......................................... 28

26

Section Title Page

6. DIAGRAMS

6-1. Block Diagram ..................................................... 43

6-2. Circuit Boards Location ...................................... 45

6-3. Schematic Diagrams ............................................ 47

(1) Schematic Diagrams of F, J

and VM1 Boards ............................................ 47

(2) Schematic Diagram of A Board .................... 49

(3) Schematic Diagram of B Board .................... 65

(4) Schematic Diagram of P2 Board ................... 73

(5) Schematic Diagram of C6 Board ................. 75

(6) Schematic Diagram of H Board .................... 77

(7) Schematic Diagram of D2 Board .................. 79

(8) Schematic Diagram of D3 Board .................. 81

6-4. Voltage Measurements ......................................... 83

6-5. Waveforms ........................................................... 93

6-6. Printed Wiring Boards and Parts Location .......... 95

6-7. Semiconductors .................................................. 103

7. EXPLODED VIEWS

7-1. Picture Tube ....................................................... 105

7-2. Chassis ............................................................... 106

3. ADVANCE OPERATION

3-1. "RESET" Function ............................................... 29

4. SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS

4-1. Beam Landing ................................................... 30

4-2. Convergence ................................................... 31

4-3. Focus Adjustment ................................................ 33

4-4. G2 (Screen) and White Balance Adjustments ..... 34

5. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS

5-1. Adjustments with Commander ............................ 35

5-2. Adjustment Method ............................................. 35

5-3. Picture Quality Adjustments................................ 40

5-4. Display position Adjustment ............................... 40

5-5. Deflection Adjustment ......................................... 40

5-6. H-Trapezoid Adjustment .................................... 41

5-7. A Board Adjustment After IC003

(memory) Replacement ....................................... 41

5-8. Picture Distortion Adjustment ............................. 42

8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST............................... 107

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SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will automati­cally begin to flash.
The number of times the lamp flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY/
TIMER lamp flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference. If an error
symptom cannot be reproduced, the remote commander can be used to review the failure occurrence data stored in
memory to reveal past problems and how often these problems occur.

1. DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATORS

When an errors occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will flash a set number of times to indicate the possible cause of the
problem. If there is more than one error, the lamp will identify the first of the problem areas.

Result for all of the following diagnostic items are displayed on screen. No error has occured if the screen displays a “0”.

Diagnostic

Item

Description

• Power does not
turn on

• +B overcurrent
(OCP) or
overvoltage
(OVP)

• Vertical deflection
stopped

• Horizontal
deflection
overdrive

• White balance
failure (no
PICTURE)

No. of times

STANDBY/TIMER

lamp flashes

Does not light

2 times

5 times

Self-diagnostic

display/Diagnostic

result

—

002:000 or
002:001~255
003:001~255
004:001~255

at the same time

005:000 or
005:001~225

Probable

Cause

Location

• Power cord is not plugged
in.

• Fuse is burned out F4601
(F)

• H.OUT Q511 is shorted. (A
board)

• Q701, Q702, Q703 is
shorted (C6 board)

• -13V is not supplied. (A
board)

• IC 503 faulty (A board)

• G2 is improperly adjusted.
(Note 2)

• CRT problem.

• R(Q703), G(Q702) or
B(Q701) out is faulty
(C6 board)

• IC301 is faulty. (A board)

• No connection A board to
C6 board.

Detected

Symptoms

• Power does not come on.

• No power is supplied to the
TV.

• AC power supply is faulty.

• Power does not come on.

• Load on power line is
shorted.

• Has entered standby state
after horizontal raster.

• Vertical deflection pulse is
stopped.

• Power line is shorted or
power supply is stopped.

• No raster is generated.

• CRT cathode current
detection reference pulse
output is small.

• Micro reset

Note 1: If a + B overcurrent is detected, stoppage of the vertical deflection is detected simultaneously.

The symptom that is diagnosed first by the microcontroller is displayed on the screen.

Note 2: Refer to screen (G2) Adjustment in section 3-4 of this manual.

* R(Q703), G(Q702) or B(Q701) out is faulty (C6 board).

—

101:00 or

101:001~225

• Discharge CRT (C6 Board)

• Static discharge

• External noise

• Power is shut down shortly,
after this return back to
normal.

• Detect Micro latch up.

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2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT

2 times

3 times

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Diagnostic Item Flash Count*

+B overcurrent/overvoltage 2 times
Vertical deflection stopped

White balance failure 5 times

Lamp ON 0.3 sec.

Lamp OFF 0.3 sec.

Lamp OFF 3 sec.

* One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic.

STANDBY/SLEEP lamp

3. STOPPING THE STANDBY/TIMER FLASH

Turn off the power switch on the TV main unit or unplug the power cord from the outlet to stop the STANDBY/TIMER
lamp from flashing.

4. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY

For errors with symptoms such as “power sometimes shuts off” or “screen sometimes goes out” that cannot be con­firmed, it is possible to bring up past occurances of failure for confirmation on the screen:

[To Bring Up Screen Test]

In standby mode, press buttons on the remote commander sequentially in rapid succession as shown below:

[Screendisplay] / channel [5] / Sound volume [-] / Power ON

˘

Note that this differs from entering the service mode (mode volume [+]).

Self-Diagnosis screen display

SELF DIAGNOSTIC

002 : 000
003 : 000
004 : 000
005 : 001

101 : 000

Numeral "0" means that no fault has been detected.

Numeral "1" means a fault has been detected.

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5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY

Since the diagnostic 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-diagnostic function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after
completion of the repairs.

[Clearing the result display]

To clear the result display to “0”, press buttons on the remote commander sequentially as shown below when the
diagnostic screen is being displayed.

Channel [8] / 0

[Quitting Self-diagnostic screen]

To quit the entire self-diagnostic screen, turn off the power switch on the remote commander or the main unit.

6. SELF-DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT

FROM

CRT

FROM

[+B] Q604 C1

[V] Q509/507

IC301

Y/CHROMA JUNGLE

IK-IN

MP/

18

PROTECT

35

SDA

IC001

SYSTEM

IO-8DAT B-DAT

O-LED

46

IO-SDAT

45

51

IC003

MEMORY

521

[+BovercurrentªOCPº] Occurs when an overcurrent on the +B(135) line is detected by Q604. If Q604 go to

ON and the voltage to pin 18 of IC301 should go down when V.SYNC is more than
seven verticals in a period, the unit will automatically turn off.

[Verticaldeflectionstopped] Occurs when an absence of the vertical deflection pulse is detected by Q509 and

IC001 shut down the power supply.

[Verticaldeflectionovercurrent] Occurs when an overcurrent on V drive line is detected by Q507. Power supply will

be shut down when detect this by IC001.

[Whitebalancefailure] If the RGB levels* do not balance or become low level within 5 seconds, this error

will be detected by IC301. TV will stay on, but there will be no picture.

* (Refers to the RGB levels of the AKB detection Ref pulse that detects IK.)

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The operating instruction mentioned here are partial abstracts

2

WARNING

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.

• TV operating voltage: 110-220 V AC.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Disconnect the TV before
moving it or if you are not going to use it for
several days.

3

Do not install the TV in an unstable position.
Use a proper TV stand.

Do not place any objects on the TV.

WARNING (continued)

from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of
the Operating Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.

SECTION 1

GENERAL

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Getting Started

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 1

Connect the antenna

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

Connecting a VCR

To watch the video input, press VIDEO (see page 12).

: Signal flow

or

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Rear of TV

F connector
(not supplied)

To video and
audio outputs

To
S video output

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

: Signal flow

To

S VIDEO

input

VCR

Antenna cable (not supplied)

To antenna
output

Rear of TV

VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (MONO) (white)
AUDIO-R (red)

To VIDEO IN
1, 2, or 3

S video cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

R L

123

R

LYC

B

C

R

COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

To 8
(antenna)

Antenna
adapter
(supplied)

Antenna
adapter
(supplied)

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1

1

2

3

2

3

AUTO PROGRAM

AUTO
PROGR

CABLE: ON

3

1

POWER

CHVOL

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

Front panel

Notes

• If you connect a monaural AUDIO VCR, connect the yellow plug to
VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the black plug to AUDIO-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 both the S VIDEO and VIDEO IN 1 input are connected, the
S VIDEO input is automatically selected. To view the video input to
VIDEO IN 1, disconnect the S video cable.

• Do not connect video equipment to the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks at the front
and VIDEO IN 3 (video input) jack at the rear of your TV at the same time;
otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.

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

Step 2

Insert the batteries into
the remote

Note

• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.

Step 3

Preset the channels automatically

Tips

• To stop the automatic channel presetting, press MENU.

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

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

• The AUTO PROGR button on the remote works as the AUTO PROGR
button on the TV.

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123

R

L

Y

C

B

C

R

COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

or

: Signal flow

Video game
equipment

Camcorder

To video and
audio outputs

To S VIDEO
input

To VIDEO 3 INPUT

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

S video cable (not supplied)

Front of TV

To S video output

PROGRMENU

AUTO
PROGR

ENTER SELECT

L(MONO)

3

L

(MONO)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

R

AUDIO

VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (MONO)

(white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Rear of TV

To 8
(antenna)

To video and
audio inputs

Audio system

To
audio
inputs

VCR

: Signal flow

To
MONITOR
OUT

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

or

To antenna output

Connecting optional components

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

To watch the video input from the connected equipment, press VIDEO (see page 12).

Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks

Notes

• When both the S VIDEO input and VIDEO 3 INPUT at the front of your

TV are input at the same time, the S VIDEO input is automatically
selected. To view the video input to VIDEO 3 INPUT, disconnect the S
video cable.

• You can also connect video equipment to the VIDEO IN 1, 2, or 3 jacks at

the rear of your TV.

• Do not connect video equipment to the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks at the front

and the VIDEO IN 3 jacks at 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
MONITOR OUT jacks

Note

• If you select “DVD” on your TV scr

een, no signal will be output at the

MONITOR OUT jacks (see page 12).

Antenna adapter (supplied)

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Connecting a DVD player using the VIDEO IN 1, 2
or 3 jacks

Connect VIDEO IN 1, 2 or 3 AUDIO/VIDEO connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on
your DVD player.

Notes

• Since the high quality pictures on a DVD disc contain a lot of information,
picture noise may appear. In this case, adjust the sharpness (

“SHARP”)

under “PERSONAL ADJUST” in the “PICTURE MODE

” menu (see

page 24).

• Connect your DVD player directly to your TV. Connecting the DVD
player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise.

continued

DVD player

To VIDEO IN 1, 2 or 3

: Signal flow

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)

Rear of TV

VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (MONO) (white)
AUDIO-R (red)

To video and
audio outputs

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

R

L

Y

C

B

C

R

COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

MONITOR

OUT

1

S VIDEO

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Connecting optional components (continued)

To component
video output

Component video cable
(not supplied)

DVD player

To audio
output

Audio cable
(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Rear of TV

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

CB C

R

R

L

Y

C

B

C

R

COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN

Connect To (on the DVD player)

Y (green) Y

C

B

(blue) C

b

, B-Y or P

B

C

R

(red) C

r

, R-Y or P

R

Connecting a DVD player using the COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD) IN jacks

1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under the COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN

jacks 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

B

, and C

R

under the COMPONENT

VIDEO (DVD) IN jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y, C

B

, and

C

R

output connectors on your DVD player.

3 Press VIDEO on the remote or TV/VIDEO on the TV until

“DVD” appears on the

screen.

Notes

• Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently:

• When connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN jacks on your

TV, you must connect Y, C

B

, and C

R

to receive the video signals, and

connect L and R to receive analog audio signals.

To COMPONENT VIDEO
(DVD) IN

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Securing the TV

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

A

With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the TV using the provided hole.

OR

B

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

Note

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

A

B

OR

3.8 mm

20
mm

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Presetting the
channels
manually

To receive a new channel or a channel
with a weak signal, preset the channel
manually.

1

Press number buttons to
select the desired channel
number, then press ENTER.

2

Press ADD/ERASE.

“+” appears beside the
channel number, indicating
that presetting is complete.

Disabling channel numbers

By disabling unused or unwanted channel numbers, you can skip those channel
numbers when you press CH +/–.

1

Press CH +/– until the
unused or unwanted
channel number
appears on the screen.

2

Press ADD/ERASE.

“–” appears beside the
channel number, indicating
that disabling is complete.

To cancel the skip setting

Preset the channel again.

Tip

• You can also preset the channels manually using the menu (see Adjusting

each channel number settings (CHANNEL SETUP) on page 29).

ADD/ERASE

ENTER

CH +/–

Number
buttons

231

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ENTER

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TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

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MENU

FAVORITE

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WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

+25

ADD/ERASE

–25

ADD/ERASE

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

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Watching the TV

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

1

Press POWER on the TV to turn
on the TV.

When the TV is in standby mode
(the STANDBY indicator on the
TV is lit red), press POWER on
the remote or CHANNEL +/– on
the TV.

2

To select the channel
number, press the number
buttons and then press
ENTER, or press CH +/

–.

To select a channel number quickly

(1) Press and hold CH +/

–.

(2) Release CH +/

– when the desir

ed channel number appears.

Note

• When you select a channel number quickly, the picture may
be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction.

or

STANDBY/
STEREO/
WAKE UP
indicator

DISPLAY

CHANNELVOLUME

MENU

AUTO
PROGR

TV/IDEO

RETURN SELECT

POWER

L(MONO)

3

CHANNELMENU VOLUMETV/VIDEO

AUTO

PROGR

RETURN SELECT

POWER

231

564

897

0

ENTER

JUMP

MUTING

MTS VIDEO

PIC

MODE

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

TV

DISPLAY POWER

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

WAKE UP

SOUND

MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

POWER

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

MUTING

POWER

TV

Number
buttons

ENTER

JUMP

V/v/

MENU

CH +/–

VOL +/–

SLEEP

WAKE UP

VIDEO

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Additional tasks

To

Turn off temporarily

Turn off completely

Adjust the volume

Mute the sound

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

Jump back to the previous channel number

Display the on-screen information*

* Some picture/sound settings, and either the program number or video

mode are displayed. The on-screen display for the picture/sound settings
disappears after about 3 seconds.

Changing the menu language

You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language. For details on
how to use the menu, see Introducing the menu system on page 20.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press V or v to select the
SETUP icon (

), then

press

.

3

Make sure “

/
LANGUAGE” is selected,
then press

.

4

Press V or v to select the
desired language
(e.g.,”ENGLISH“), then

press

.

The selected menu
language appears.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

Press

POWER on the remote.
The STANDBY indicator on the TV lights up red.

POWER on the TV.

VOL +/–.

MUTING.

VIDEO (or TV/VIDEO on the TV) to select

“VIDEO 1”,

“VIDEO 2”, “VIDEO 3” or “DVD”. T

o return to the TV

screen, press TV (or TV/VIDEO on the TV).

JUMP.

DISPLAY.

H

GL I S

EN

E

SETUP

CHANNEL SE TUP

PIC ROTA T IO N

NGL I SH

L ANGUAGE :

Watching the TV (continued)

+++++++++++

MENU

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Setting the Wake Up timer

1

Press WAKE UP until the
desired period of time
appears.

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

2

Select the channel number or video input you want to wake up to.

3

Press POWER, or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off
automatically.

The WAKE UP indicator on the TV lights up orange.

To cancel the Wake Up timer

Press WAKE UP 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
standby mode. To resume watching the TV, press any button or control on
the TV or the remote.

Setting the Sleep timer

Press SLEEP until the
desired period of time
appears.

The Sleep timer starts
immediately after you
have set it.

To cancel the Sleep timer

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

WAKE UP TIMER:10M

WAKE UP TIMER:OFF

WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M

After 10 minutes

No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours

WAKE UP

SLEEP

SLEEP TIMER:30M

SLEEP TIMER:OFF

SLEEP TIMER:90M

After 30 minutes

SLEEP TIMER:60M

After 60 minutes

No Sleep Timer After 90 minutes

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Advanced Operations

Advanced Operations

Selecting the picture mode

Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until the
desired picture mode is
selected.

Select

“DYNAMIC”

“STANDARD”

“SOFT”

“PERSONAL”

To

receive high contrast pictures.

receive normal pictures.

receive mild pictures.

receive the last adjusted picture setting from the “ADJUST” option in the
“PICTURE” menu (see page 24).

Selecting the sound mode

Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until the
desired sound mode is
selected.

Select

“DYNAMIC”

“DRAMA”

“SOFT”

“PERSONAL”

To

listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes both the low and high
tones.

listen to sound that emphasizes voice and high tones.

receive soft sound.

receive the last adjusted sound setting from the “ADJUST” option in the
“SOUND” menu (see page 26).

Tip

• You can also set the picture and sound modes using the menu (see

Changing the “PICTURE” setting

on page 23 and Changing the

“SOUND” setting on page 25).

Selecting the picture
and sound modes

You can select picture and sound modes
and adjust the setting to your preference
in the “PERSONAL” option.

PIC MODE

SOUND MODE

PERSONAL

DYNAMIC

SOFT

STANDARD

PIC

MODE

≥

DYNAMIC

≥

PERSONAL

≥

SOFT

≥

DRAMA

CHVOL

SURROUND WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

MUTING

MTS VIDEO

TV

DISPLAY POWER

SLEEP

PIC

MODE

15

Advanced Operations

FAVORITE

1

Press FAVORITE.

2

Press the number button
from 1 to 6 to select the
desired favorite channel.

Tip

• To program your favorite channels, see Adjusting each channel number
settings (CHANNEL SETUP) on page 29.

Viewing your
favorite channels

You can display and select six of your
favorite channels directly from your TV
screen.

Number
buttons

231

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MUTING

MTS VIDEO

PIC

MODE

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TV

DISPLAY POWER

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND WAKE UP

SOUND

MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

FAVORITE CH

1CH001 2CH002 3 CH003
4CH004 5CH005 6 CH006

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

FAVORITE

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Advanced Operations

Watching two
programs at the
same time

— PIP

With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature,
you can display a sub screen within the
main picture of different TV channels or
video inputs.

Displaying a sub screen

Press PIP.

To return to the normal screen

Press PIP.

PIP

231

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MUTING

MTS VIDEO

PIC

MODE

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

TV

DISPLAY POWER

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

TV

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

v (PIP CH –)

TV/VIDEO

FREEZE

SWAP

PIP

V (PIP CH +)

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Advanced Operations

Additional PIP tasks

To

change a TV program in the sub screen

change a video input in the sub screen

swap pictures between the main
and sub screens

freeze the sub screen

Tips

• You can also display the sub screen and exchange pictures between the
main and sub screens using the menu (see Changing the “PIP” setting on
page 27).

• You can change the position of the sub screen (see Changing the “PIP”
setting on page 27).

Note

• When you display a video input on the sub screen at a faster/slower
speed, the picture may be disrupted depending on the VCR type.

Press

V (PIP CH +) or v (PIP CH –).

TV/VIDEO.

SWAP.

FREEZE.
To unfreeze the screen, press the button again.

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Advanced Operations

Listening with
surround sound

The surround feature enables you to
enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall
or movie theater.

Press SURROUND
repeatedly until you
receive the desired
surround sound.

Select To

“TruSurround” listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.

“OFF” turn off the surround sound.

Tip

• You can also select the surround option using the menu (see Changing

the “SOUND” setting on page 25).

The surround of your TV is categorized as TruSurround.

TM

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are
registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign
countries. SRS and TruSurround are incorporated under license from SRS Labs,
Inc. and are protected under United States Patent Nos. 4,748,669 and 4,841,572
with numerous additional issued and pending foreign patents.

SURROUND

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

WAKE UP

SOUND

MODE

TV

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

SURROUND: TruSurround SURROUND: OFF

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Advanced Operations

MTS

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MODE

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TV

DISPLAY POWER

Enjoying stereo
or bilingual
programs

You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual
programs of Korean stereo system.

Press MTS repeatedly
until you receive the
sound you want.

The on-screen display changes
to show the selected sound
and the STEREO indicator on
the TV lights up red when
receiving any stereo or
bilingual program.

When receiving Korean stereo or bilingual programs

Notes

• If the stereo signal is very weak, the STEREO broadcast sound may
become noisy. To reduce the noise, select

“MONO”.

• You cannot receive a stereo braodcast signal when the TV is in the
“MONO” setting.

STEREO

MTS

STEREO

MONO

(Stereo sound)

(Regular sound)

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)

Korean stereo

Korean bilingual

SUB

MAIN

(Sub sound)

(Main sound)

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Introducing the menu system

The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The
following is an overview of the menu system.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function

“PICTURE”

“PICTURE MODE

”

Select the picture mode:

“DYNAMIC”t “STANDARD”t “SOFT”t
“PERSONAL”t “ADJUST”

“ADJUST” Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:

“PICTURE” t “COLOR”t “BRIGHT”t
“HUE”t “SHARP”

“WIDE MODE”

Change the picture size.

“INTELLIGENT PIC

”

Optimize picture quality.

“SOUND”“SOUND MODE

”

Select the sound mode:

“DYNAMIC”t “DRAMA” t “SOFT” t
“PERSONAL“ t “ADJUST”

“ADJUST” Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:

“BASS” t “TREBLE”t “BALANCE”t “BBE”

*

“SURROUND” Select the surround mode:

“TruSurround” t “OFF”

“INTELLIGENT VOL

”

Adjust volume automatically.

“PIP”“POSITION” Change the position of the sub screen.

“PIP” Display a sub screen within the main picture.

“SWAP” Swap the pictures between the main and sub

screens.

“SETUP”“LANGUAGE” Change the menu language:

“

”(Korean) t “ENGLISH”

“PIC ROTATION” Adjust the picture position.

“CHANNEL SETUP

”

Adjust each channel number settings.

Return icon

CH PRESET icon

SETUP icon

SOUND icon

Name of the current
menu

PICTURE icon

Menu level 3

Menu level 2

Menu guide icon

Menu level 1

LANGUAGE:

SETUP

PIC ROTA T I

ENGL I SH

CHANNE L SE

PIP icon

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

*

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.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function

“CH PRESET”“AUTO PROGRAM” Preset channels automatically.

“CABLE”

Watch cable TV programs.

continued

Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

How to use the menu

You can use the buttons on the remote
and on the TV as well to display the
menu and adjust the settings.

1

Press MENU to display the
menu.

2

Press V or v to select the
desired item.

3

Press

to confirm your
selection and go to the
next menu level.

Other menu operations

To Press

Adjust the setting value V, b, v or B

Move to the next/previous menu level b or B

Cancel the menu MENU

Tips

• To return from Menu Level 2 to Menu Level 1, press V or v to select the
return icon (

), then press

.

• Some of the menu items can be operated directly using the remote
buttons.

• The MENU, RETURN, and SELECT

/

buttons on the TV can also be

used for the operations above.

Note

• If more than 60 seconds elapse between entries, the menu screen
automatically disappears.

MENU

Front of TV

P I CTURE+

:

MO C

PICTURE

INTELL IGENT P IC:ON

WIDE MODE: OFF

DE DYNAM I

AUTO

PROGRAM

CA LBE

ON:

ETCH P RES

R

CH PRESET

CABL E : NO

AM + +

OPROGAUT

CHANNELVOLUMETV/VIDEOMENU

AUTO

PROGR

RETURN SELECT

Introducing the menu system (continued)

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

MENU

FAVORITE

PIP CH

PIP CH

V/b/v/B/

MENU

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Changing the
“PICTURE” setting

The “PICTURE” menu allows you to
adjust the picture settings.

1

Press MENU.

2

Make sure the

“PICTURE”

icon (

) is selected,

then press

.

3

Press V or v to select
the desired item
(e.g., “PICTURE MODE

”),

then press

.

* When the “PERSONAL” mode is selected, you can r

eceive the last

adjusted picture settings from the “ADJUST” option (see page 24).

Note

• For details on the options under

“PICTURE MODE

”, see pages 14.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

0

ENTER

JUMP

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND WAKE UP

SOUND

MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

INTELL IGE TNPIC:

WI DE MODE :

:

P I CTURE MODE

INTE LLIGENT

PICTURE

WI DE DMO E :

DYNAMI C

TANDARD
SOF T
PERSON

ADJ UST

AL

S

Select

“PICTURE MODE

”

“WIDE MODE”

“INTELLIGENT PIC

”

To

choose either “DYNAMIC”, “ST

ANDARD”, “SOFT”,

“PERSONAL”*, or “ADJUST”.

change the picture size when receiving wide-mode (16:9) picture
signal.

Press V or v to select “ON”, then press

.

To cancel, select “OFF”, then pr

ess

.

optimize picture quality.

Press V or v to select “ON”, then press

.

To cancel, select “OFF”, then pr

ess

.

MENU

V/b/v/B/

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Adjusting the

“ADJUST” items under

“PICTURE MODE

”

1

Press V or v to select
the desired item
(e.g.,“COLOR”),

then press

.

2

Adjust the value according to the following table, then press

.

3

Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.

The adjusted settings will be received when you select

“PERSONAL”.

Tip

• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

Introducing the menu system on page 20.

For

“PICTURE”

“COLOR”

“BRIGHT”

“HUE”

“SHARP”

COLOR

08

Press v/B to

decrease picture contrast

decrease color intensity

darken the picture

increase red picture tones

soften the picture

Press V/b to

increase picture contrast

increase color intensity

brighten the picture

increase green picture tones

sharpen the picture

Changing the “PICTURE” setting (continued)

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Changing the
“SOUND” setting

The “SOUND” menu allows you to adjust
the sound settings.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press V or v to select the
“SOUND” icon (

),

then press

.

3

Press V or v to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“SOUND MODE”),
then press

.

* When the “PERSONAL” mode is selected, you can r

eceive the last

adjusted sound settings from the “ADJUST” option (see page 26).

Note

• For details on the options under

“SOUND MODE

” and “SURROUND”,

see pages 14 and 18 respectively.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

SOUND MODE

SOUND

INTELL IGENT VOL :OFF

SUR ROU ND :OFF

: DYNAMI C

SOUND MODE

PE

SOUND

RSONAL

INTEL LIGENT SOF T

DRAMA

SUR ROU ND :OF

:

ADJUST

DYNAMI C

continued

0

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TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND WAKE UP

SOUND

MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

MENU

V/b/v/B/

To

choose either “DYNAMIC”, “DRAMA”, “SOFT”, “PERSONAL”*, or
“ADJUST”.

choose either “TruSurround” or “OFF”.

adjust the volume of all channel numbers and video inputs
automatically.
Press V or v to select “ON”, then press

.

To cancel, select

“OFF”, then pr

ess

.

Select

“SOUND MODE

”

“SURROUND”

“INTELLIGENT
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Adjusting the

“ADJUST” items under

“SOUND MODE

”

1

Press V or v to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“BALANCE”),

then press

.

2

Adjust the value according to the following table, then press

.

3

Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.

The adjusted settings will be received when you select

“PERSONAL”.

Tip

• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

Introducing the menu system on page 20.

For

“BASS”

“TREBLE”

“BALANCE”

“BBE”

Press v/B to Press V/b to

decrease the bass increase the bass.

decrease the treble increase the treble.

increase the left speaker’s increase the right speaker ’s volume.
volume

select “HIGH” for higher enhancement of sound clarity;
select “LOW” for lower enhancement of sound clarity;
select “OFF” to turn off the BBE sound.

BALANCE

00

Changing the

“SOUND” setting (continued)

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Changing the
“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.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press V or v to select the
“PIP” icon (

) , then

press

.

3

Press V or v to select the
desired item (e.g.,

“PIP”),

then press

.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

Tip

• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

Introducing the menu system on page 20.

Select To

“POSITION” change the position of the screen.

Press V or v to select the desired position, then press

.

“PIP” display a sub screen within the main picture.

Press V or v to select “ON”, then pr

ess

.

To cancel, press PIP or select “OFF”, then pr

ess

.

“SWAP” exchange pictures between main screen and sub-screen.

0

ENTER

JUMP

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

PIP

V/v/

MENU

+++++++++++

+ ++++++

+++

ON

OFF

+

PIP

SWA P

PIP:

POSI T I ON :

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Changing the
“SETUP” setting

The “SETUP” menu allows you to
change the menu language, adjust the
picture position and adjust the channel
number settings.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press V or v to select
the “SETUP” icon (

),

then press

.

3

Press V or v to select
the desired item
(e.g., “LANGUAGE”),

then press

.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

MENU

Number buttons

E

SETUP

CHANNEL SE TUP

PIC ROTATI ON

NGL I SH

L ANGUAGE :

L ANGUAGE :

SETUP

T

CHANNE L SE

PIC ROTATI O

ENGL I SH

Select

“LANGUAGE”

“PIC ROTATION”

“CHANNEL
SETUP”

To

change the menu language (see Changing the menu language on page 12).

adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen.
Press V or v to adjust the picture position, then press

.

adjust each channel number settings (see Adjusting each channel
number settings (CHANNEL SETUP) on page 29).

PIC ROTATION

b

b

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Adjusting each channel number settings (CHANNEL SETUP)

1

Select “CHANNEL SETUP

” from the “SETUP” menu.

2

Select “CH” and press

. Press V or v to
select the desired channel
number you want to
adjust, then press

.

3

Press V or v to select
the desired item
(e.g., “ADD/ERASE”),
then press

.

Select To

“CH” select the desired channel number.

“ADD/ERASE”

preset the selected channel manually.
Press V or v to select “ADD”, then pr

ess

.

To disable an unused or unwanted channel, select

“ERASE”, then

press

.

You can also preset channels manually using the ADD/ERASE
button on the remote, refer page 10.

“CHILD LOCK”

prevent children from watching this selected channel number.
Press V or v to select “ON”, then press

.

The lock symbol (

) appears on the screen.

To cancel, select “OFF”, then pr

ess

.

If you automatically preset a locked channel number, that channel
number will be unlocked.

“FAVORITE CH” program six favorite channels for direct selection.

Press V or v to select one of the six favorite channel numbers (if
you decide not to make any changes, select

“

”), then press

.

To view the selected favorite channel, refer page 15.

“ SENS” adjust the TV reception sensitivity when the TV signal is too strong

and the picture is distorted.
Press V or v to select “LOW”, then pr

ess

.

To cancel, select “HIGH”, then pr

ess

.

4

To continue adjusting other channel numbers, press V or v to select “CH”,
then repeat steps 2 and 3.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

UP

FAVORI TE CH: ––

CHANNEL SET

CH I LD L OCK : OFF

ADD / ERASE : ADD

SENS : LOW

CH : 009

UP

FAVORI TE CH

CHANNEL SET

CH I LD L OCK :

ADD/ RASE : ERASE

ADD

CH :

E

0 09

SENS : LOW

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

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.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press V or v to select the
“CH PRESET” icon (

),

then press

.

3

Press V or v to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“CABLE”), then press

.

To return to the normal screen

Press MENU.

Tip

• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

Introducing the menu system on page 20.

Select

“AUTO PROGRAM”

“CABLE”

To

preset channels automatically.
If you automatically preset a locked channel number
(“CHILD LOCK”), that channel number will be unlocked
(see page 29).

receive cable TV programs.
Press V or v to select “ON”, then press

.
If there is no cable TV program, you will receive the VHF
or UHF broadcast channel.

To receive only VHF and UHF broadcast channels, select
“OFF”, then press

.

CH PRESET

CABLE :ON

AUTO PROGR

AM

R

CH PRESET

CABL : OFF

A ON

AUT

E

O PROG

MENU

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Additional Information

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis function

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

1

Check that the STANDBY indicator flashes red a number of times between
three second intervals.

2

Count the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes.

3

Press POWER to turn off your TV.

4

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
STANDBY indicator flashed.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

Front of TV

STANDBY indicator

L

(MONO)

VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

R

AUDIO

CHANNELMENU VOLUMETV/VIDEO

AUTO
PROGR

RETURN

SELECT

POWER

POWER

Additional Information

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Possible causeSymptom

Solutions

Snowy picture

Noisy sound

Distorted picture

Noisy sound

No picture

No sound

4

10

–

–

–

–

4

11

11

Page

•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.

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

•The TV is not turned
on.

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

•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.

•Display the“CHANNEL SETUP

” menu

and select “

SENS: LOW”.

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

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

•Press POWER.

•Press POWER on the TV to turn off the TV

for about five seconds, then turn it on
again.

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Additional Information

continued

Possible causeSymptom

Solutions

Good picture

No sound

Dotted lines or
stripes

Double images or
“ghosts”

No color

Abnormal color
patches

TV cannot receive
stereo broadcast
signal.

Page

•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 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.

•Press VOL + or VOLUME + to increase the
volume level.

•Press MUTING to cancel the muting.

•Press MTS until a better sound is

heard.

•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.

•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

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

•Display the “PICTURE” menu and select
“ADJUST” of “PICTURE MODE

”, then

adjust the “COLOR” level.

•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 POWER on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five minutes, then
turn it on again.

•Press MTS until “STEREO” appears on the
screen.

12

12

19

–

–

–

–

–

24

–

–

19

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting (continued)

Possible cause

Symptom Solutions

4

–

19

–

28

31

–

–

Stereo broadcast
sound switches
on and off or
is distorted.

or

The sound switches
between monaural
and stereo
frequently.

Picture slant

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.

• Connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a
transmission problem.

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

• 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.

• 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 MTS until a better sound is
heard.

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

• Display the “SETUP” menu and adjust
“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is

optimal.

• Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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35

Additional Information

Overview of controls

TV front panel

continued

L

(MONO)

VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

R

AUDIO

CHANNELMENU VOLUMETV/VIDEO

AUTO

PROGR

STANDBY/

STEREO/

WAKE UP

RETURN SELECT

POWER

L

(MONO)

VIDEOS VIDEO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

R

AUDIO

CHANNELMENU VOLUMETV/VIDEO

AUTO
PROGR

RETURN SELECT

POWER

PageFunction

Button

Preset channels automatically.5
Turn off completely or 11

turn on the TV.
Select channel number.11
Standby indicator 11
Adjust volume. 12
Select TV or video input. 12
Wake Up indicator 13
Stereo/bilingual indicator.19

Display the menu. 22
Select and adjust items. 22
Confirm selected items. 22
Headphone jack. –

AUTO PROGR
POWER

CHANNEL +/–
STANDBY

VOLUME +/–
TV/VIDEO
WAKE UP
STEREO
Menu operations

MENU
SELECT

/

RETURN

i

Note

• The TV/VIDEO, CHANNEL +/

–, and VOLUME +/

– buttons on the TV

works as the VIDEO, CH+/

–, and VOL

+/– buttons respectively on the

remote.

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RM-962

36

Additional Information

Overview of controls (continued)

Page

Button

Function

Remote control

If you prefer Korean labels, you may detach the back of the supplied sticker and
attach it on your remote.

231

564

897

0

ENTER

JUMP

MUTING

MTS VIDEO

PIC

MODE

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

TV

DISPLAY POWER

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

TV

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

AUTO PROGR

CABLE

ADD/ERASE

0 – 9

ENTER

POWER

CH +/–

VOL +/–

VIDEO

TV

MUTING

DISPLAY

JUMP

Timer operation

WAKE UP

SLEEP

PIC MODE

SOUND MODE

Favorite Channel operations

FAVORITE

1 – 6

5

5

10

10

10

11

11

12

12

12

12

12

12

13

13

14

14

15

15

Preset channels automatically.

Receive cable TV programs.

Preset channels manually.

Input numbers.

Confirm input number.

Turn off temporarily or turn on
the TV.

Select channel number.

Adjust volume.

Select TV or video input.

Display the TV program.

Mute the sound.

Display on-screen information.

Jump to previous channel
number.

Set TV to turn on automatically.

Set TV to turn off automatically.

Select picture mode.

Select sound mode.

Display favorite channels.

Select desired channel.

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Additional Information

Page

Button

Function

231

564

897

0

ENTER

JUMP

MUTING

MTS VIDEO

PIC

MODE

TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP PIP

TV

DISPLAY POWER

CHVOL

MENU

FAVORITE

SURROUND

AUTO PROGR ADD/ERASECABLE

WAKE UP

SOUND
MODE

TV

PIP CH

PIP CH

SLEEP

PIP operations

PIP

V (PIP CH +),
v (PIP CH –)

TV/VIDEO

SWAP

FREEZE
SURROUND
Stereo/bilingual operations

MTS
Menu operations

MENU

V, v, B, b,

Display the sub screen. 16

Change program in sub 17
picture.

Select video input for sub 17
picture.

Swap main and sub picture. 17

Freeze sub screen. 17

Select surround mode. 18

Select stereo/bilingual mode. 19

Display the menu. 22

Select, adjust and confirm 22
selected items.

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

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SECTION 2

2 Rear cover

1 Four screws

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

3 Eight screws

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

1 Two screws (Washer head)

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

2 Two screws washer head

(+P 4 × 16)

3 F Board bracket

4 F Board

1 Three connectors

5 Two claws

2 Two screws

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

2 Rear cover

1 Four screws

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

1 Ten screws

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

DISASSEMBLY

2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL

(KV-XA29K94)

– 25 –

2-3. CHASSIS ASSY REMOVAL

(KV-XA34K94)

2-4. F BRACKET REMOVAL

2-2. SPEAKER REMOVAL

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

RM-962

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

One screw
(+BVTP 3 × 12)

1 Push the claw to direction
of arrow and remove

2 Spring compression

3 Power Button

J Board

3 PWB holder

6 Terminal bracket

7 Bracket HVC

HV Cap block

5 One screw

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

4 Two screws

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

1 Two screws

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

2 One screw

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

One screw
(+BVTP 3 × 12)

1 J Board

4 One screw

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

3 Two screws

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

2 Two screws

(+BVTP 3 × 12)

5 Terminal bracket

6 Two claws

2-5. SERVICE POSITION

2-6. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

For replacement of light guide,unscrew
them, exchange with new parts and fix
them with screws respectively.

RM-962

2-6-1. Light Guide

2-6-2. Power Button

Note:

1. Undress necessary wires before going to Service
Position.

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2-7. HV CAP BLOCK, PWB HOLDER AND J

BOARDS REMOVAL

2-8. TERMINAL BRACKET REMOVAL

3 Two connectors

2 Two connectors

1 Two connectors

4 One screw (+BVTAP 3

× 12)

6 H Board

5 Four claws

3 B Board

5 A Board

4 Four connectors

2 Three screws

(+BVTAP 3 × 12)

One screw
(+BVTAP 3 × 12
with washer)

2-9. D2 AND D3 BOARDS REMOVAL

2 Two claws

1 P2 Board

1 Three connectors

3 D2 board

(KV-XA34M97)
3 D3 board

(KV-XA29M97)

2 One claw

2-10. P2 BOARD REMOVAL

2-11. H BOARD REMOVAL

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2-12. A AND B BOARDS REMOVAL

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

RM-962

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

6 Two screws

wf Cap, screw

wf Cap,

screw

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

qh C6 board

qg Neck assy

qj Degaussing coil

Degaussing coil

qk Four claws

DGC clips

(KV-XA29")

DGC clips

qa Chassis assy

wa Four DGC clips

8 Two screws

(+P 4 × 16)

(washer head)

q; Two screws

Crown Washer)

(Tapping 7+

4 Two screws

(+P 4 × 16)

(washer head)

9 Two screws

Crown Washer)

(Tapping 7+

ws Holder DGC

w; Cushion (50x550) DGC

Cushion (S) DGC

Cushion (S) DGC

w; Cushion (50x550) DGC

2 Two screws

(+BVTP 4 × 16)

1 Speaker

(5cm)

qf Deflection

yoke

qd Tension

spring

ql DGC

DGC band

DGC Holder

band

qs Anode cap

qg Picture tube

qf Cushion

5 Speaker

wd Nut,

Special
CRT

wd Nut,
Special
CRT

(5cm)

7 Speaker

(15 × 6.5cm)

3 Speaker

(15 × 6.5cm)

CRT (Top,right)
Support Assy

CRT (Top,left)
Support Assy

Two screws
(+BVTP 4 × 16)

Two screws
(+BVTP 4 × 16)

(KV-XA34")

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2-13. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL

NOTE : i) Please remove necessary CRT support located on top left, top right,

bottom left, bottom right, prior to removing the CRT.

ii) 9 and q/ (screws Tapping 7+ Crown Washer)

(KV-XA29K94).

iii) Nut, Special, CRT and cap screw (KV-XA34K94 only).

• REMOVAL OF ANODE-CAP

NOTE : After removing the anode, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and

the anode cap to the metal chassis, CRT shield or carbon paint on the
CRT.

• REMOVING PROCEDURES

a

a

1 Turn up one side of the rubber cap in the direction indicated by the arrow a.

b

b

2 Using a thumb pull up the rubber cap firmly in the direction indicated by the arrow b.

c

Anode Button

3 When one side of the rubber cap is separated from the anode button, the anode-cap

can be removed by turning up the rubber cap and pulling it up in the direction of the
arrow c.

• HOW TO HANDLE AN ANODE-CAP

1 Do not damage the surface of anode-caps with sharp shaped objects.
2 Do not press the rubber too hard so as not to damage the inside of anode-cap.

A metal fitting called the shatter-hook terminal is built into the rubber.

3 Do not turn the foot of rubber over too hard.

The shatter-hook terminal will stick out or damage the rubber.

RM-962

KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

SECTION 3

ADVANCE OPERATION

3-1. "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" Function:-

a) By pressing "MENU" button or "SELECT" button (for non-menu models) on the Front Key Input

and hold it down for 5 seconds.

3. Subsequent of Operation

Sequential to the resetting operation (either methods being used in No. 2), TV set would shut down once and
automatically turn on again. The power-off duration is expected to be about 500msec. An OSD message,
"RESET" tentatively will be displayed for 10 sec after IK status gets stable.
As a result, some items will be reset to an initial condition (shipment condition) wheareas some other re­mains at the last selection by user.

RM-962

Items that remains at the last selection by user

Channel No., Favourite CH Setup,

PIC rotation, OSD Language, Skip

Reset Items

Video input RF
Volume 30
Picture mode DYNAMIC
Sound mode DYNAMIC
Surround mode OFF
Favourite CH mode AUTO
Multi Picture (PIP) OFF
PIP position Bottom Right
OSD recall OFF
Intelligent volume OFF

*= only when in RF mode

Antenna sensitivity HIGH*
Stereo mode STEREO
Bilingual mode MAIN*
Child lock OFF*
Wide mode OFF
Sleep timer OFF
Wake-up timer OFF
Sound muting OFF
CABLE OFF

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KV-XA29K94/XA34K94

Purity control

RM-962

SECTION 4

SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS

• The following adjustments should be made when a complete

realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed.

• These adjustments should be performed with rated power

supply voltage unless otherwise noted.

Perform the adjustments in the following order :

1. Beam Landing

2. Convergence

3. Focus

4. White Balance

Controls and switches should be set as follows unless otherwise

noted:

PICTURE control ........................................................... normal

BRIGHTNESS control................................................... normal

................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Note : Test Equipment Required.

1. Pattern Generator

2. Degausser

3. Oscilloscope

Preparation :

• In order to reduce the influence of geomagnetism on the set's

picture tube, face it east or west.

• Switch on the set's power and degauss with the degausser.

4-1. BEAM LANDING

1. Input a white signal with the pattern generator.
Contrast
Brightness

2. Position neck assy as shown in Fig4-2.

3. Set the pattern generator raster signal to a green raster.

4. Move the deflection yoke to the rear and adjust with the
purity control so that the green is at the center and the blue
and the red take up equally sized areas on each side.
(See Figures 4-1 through 4-4.)

5. Move the deflection yoke forward and adjust so that the
entire screen is green. (See Figure 4-2.)

6. Switch the raster signal to blue, then to red and verify the
condition.

7. When the position of the deflection yoke has been decided,
fasten the deflection yoke with the screws and DY spacers.

8. If the beam does not land correctly in all the corners, use a
magnet to adjust it.

(See Figure 4-5.)

}

normal

Red

Purity control
corrects this area.

b

a

Fig. 4-3

Blue

Green

Fig. 4-4

Disk magnets or rotatable
disk magnets correct these
areas (a-d).

Neck assy

Behind the G2 edge

G2G1 G3

Fig. 4-1

Fig. 4-2

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c

Deflection yoke positioning
corrects these areas.

a

d

d

Fig. 4-5

b

c