Sony KX-XG29 Operating Instructions Manual
4-080-391-81 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
KV-XG29
© 2001 Sony Corporation
M30
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.
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 place any objects on the TV.
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.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
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.
Table of Contents
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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 ............................................................................................ 7
Presetting channels ...................................................................................... 8
Watching the TV ........................................................................................ 11
Advanced Operations
Customizing the picture and sound ....................................................... 14
Viewing your favorite channels............................................................... 16
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) .................................................. 17
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs ...................................................18
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function.............................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 21
Overview of controls ................................................................................. 24
Specifications .............................................................................. Back cover
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WARNING (continued)
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.
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(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.
Rear of TV
or
Antenna cable (not supplied)
IEC connector
(not supplied)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Connecting a VCR
To watch the video input, press t (see page 12).
: Signal flow
To video and
audio outputs
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To antenna
output
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Antenna cable (not supplied)
VCR
To 8
AUDIO
R
VIDEO
L
(antenna)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
To t 1 or 2
(video input)
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
: Signal flow
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.
• 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.
• When no signal is input from the connected video equipment, the TV
screen becomes blue.
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
1
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 9).
2
AUTO
PROGR
VHF LOW AUTO
1
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5
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 12).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the t (video input) jacks
Front of TV
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
2
(
MONO
To t 2
(video input)
Camcorder
or
)
Notes
• 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
Rear of TV
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To T
(monitor
output)
VCR
To
antenna
output
To video and
audio inputs
or
Video game
equipment
: Signal flow
Audio system
To
audio
inputs
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(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
Note
• When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
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
A
the TV using the provided hole.
or
Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or
B
pillar.
20
mm
3.8mm
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B
or
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
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Presetting
channels
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.
PROGR
AUTO
PROGR
Presetting channels automatically
Press ! to turn on the TV.
1
Press AUTO PROGR.
2
1
4
7
-/--
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
TV
?/1
3
2
6
5
9
8
JUMP
0
PROGR
Number buttons
2 +/–
PROGR +/–
SELECT
PIC MODE
+ or –
VHF
LOW
AUTO
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 –.
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