Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-DR29 User manual

© 2002 Sony Corporation
KV-DR34
KV-DR29
4-088-512-11 (2)
M69
GB
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
使用說明書
•使用本電視機之前請先詳細閱讀此手冊﹐並妥善保存以備日後用作參考。
Panduan Pengendalian
• Sebelum mengendalikan unit, sila baca buku panduan ini dengan teliti
dan simpan untuk rujukan masa depan.
Trinitron Color TV
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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC.
• Do not plug in 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 leaks from the
batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.
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.
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 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.
Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to
clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive
tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of
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.

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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.
Do not place any objects on the TV.
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
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.

4
Screw the band to the TV stand and to the
provided hole at the rear of your TV.
(1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar and
the other clamp to the provided hole at
the rear of your TV.
(1) Attach each end of a cord or chain to
the provided holders at the rear of
your TV.
(2) Securely fix the attached cord or chain
to a wall or pillar using an attachment
which can support the TV set weight.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
xSecuring the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to
secure the TV.
20 mm
3.8 mm
screws clamps band
or
or

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Table of Contents
Installation
Getting Started ..................................... 6
Setting up your TV
(“INITIAL SETUP”) ............................. 7
Overview of Controls
TV front and rear panels ..................... 8
Remote control ..................................... 9
Advanced Operations
Selecting the picture and sound
modes .................................................. 11
Viewing higher quality pictures
with DRC-MF ..................................... 12
Viewing the picture in wide mode .. 12
Watching Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ... 13
Selecting a TV program using PIP .. 14
Listening with surround sound ....... 14
Setting the timers ............................... 15
Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs ............................................. 16
Viewing Teletext ................................. 17
Menu Adjustment
Introducing the menu system .......... 18
Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 21
Changing the “SOUND” setting ..... 23
Changing the Picture-in-Picture
(“PIP”) setting .................................... 25
Changing the “SETUP” setting ........ 26
Changing the Channel Preset
(“CH PRESET”) setting ..................... 28
Additional Information
Connecting optional components ... 31
Troubleshooting ................................. 33
Specifications ...................... Back cover

6Installation
Installation
xGetting Started
UP
INITIAL SET
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Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
• Do not use old or different types of batteries together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
• You can also connect your TV to other optional components
(see page 31).
Set up the TV by following the instructions of the
“INITIAL SETUP”menu (see page 7).
Plug in the power cord, then press !on the TV to
turn it on.

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Installation
Installation
x Setting up your TV
(“INITIAL SETUP”)
When you turn on your TV for the first time,
the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear.
This menu allows you to change the menu
language, adjust the picture position and
preset the TV channels automatically.
1Press Vor vto select the desired menu
language (e.g.,”ENGLISH”), then press
ENTER.
The selected menu language appears.
2If the “PIC ROTATION” bar is
slanted, press Vor vto adjust it,
then press ENTER.
If no adjustment is necessary,
then press ENTER.
The or icon on the screen
flashes while adjusting.
3Press Vor vto select “YES”, then press
ENTER to preset the channels
automatically (see page 28).
The screen will indicate automatic presetting
is in progress.
To skip automatic channel presetting, select
“NO”, then press ENTER.
4Press Vor vto select “NO”, then press
ENTER. The “INITIAL SETUP” menu will
not appear again the next time you turn
on the TV by pressing !.
To allow this menu to appear again, select
“YES”, then press ENTER.
Tip
• You can immediately go to the end of the ”INITIAL SETUP” menu by pressing MENU.
• You can also set up your TV using the menu system (see page 18).
UP
INITIAL SET
ENG ILSHLAN UGAGE
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INITIAL SET
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TV AUTOS
HF
LOWV
MENU
PIC
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
PIP PROGR
PIP PROGR
ENTER
V/v/ENTER
MENU
Rotate anti-
clockwise
Rotate
clockwise
Refer to this bar when
adjusting.

8Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
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PROGRMENU AUTO
PROGR
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PROGRMENU AUTO
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Button/Terminal Function Page
1!Turn off or turn on the TV. –
21Standby indicator. –
2Wake Up indicator. 15
2Stereo/bilingual indicator. 16
3Remote control sensor. –
4PROGR +/– Select program number. –
52+/– Adjust volume. –
6tSelect TV or video input. –
7AUTO PROGR Preset channels automatically. –
Menu operations
5SELECT V/v Select and adjust items 20
6ENTER Confirm selected items 20
8MENU Display or cancel the menu 20
9t4 Video input terminal 4. 31
0iHeadphone jack. –
qa Component video input terminal. 32
qs 8Antenna input terminal. 31
qd TMonitor output terminal. 31
qf t1, t2, t3 Video input terminal 1, 2, 3. 31
TV front panel
TV rear panel
xTV front and rear panels

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Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
xRemote control
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Button Function Page
1?/1Turn off temporarily or –
turn on the TV.
3aDisplay the TV input. –
40 – 9, -Input numbers. –
5JUMP Jump to previous program –
number.
9SURROUND Select surround mode. 14
0WIDE MODE Select wide-mode (16:9). 12
qa PROGR +/– Select program number. –
qf Display on-screen information .–
qg %Mute the sound. –
qh DVD Select component video input. 32
qj t Select TV or video input. 31
wa DRC-MF Select DRC-MF mode. 12
ws SOUND MODE Select sound mode. 11
wd PIC MODE Select picture mode. 11
wf 2+/– Adjust volume. –
Timer operations
qs Set TV to turn off 15
automatically.
qd Set TV to turn on 15
automatically.
PIP operations (yellow label)
6Display a sub screen. 13
7Swap main and sub 13
screens.
8 PIP PROGR +/ Display and change 13,14
PIP PROGR – programs in the sub screen.
qk Select a video input in the 13
sub screen.
ql SOUND Swap sound between main 13
and sub screen.
w; ENTER Change sub screen to main 14
screen.
Stereo/bilingual operations
2A/B Select stereo/bilingual 16
mode.

10 Overview of Controls
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Button Function Page
Menu operations
wj MENU Display or cancel the menu. 20
wk ENTER Confirm selected items. 20
eh V, v, B , b Select and adjust items. 20
Teletext operations (green label)
wg Enlarge the Teletext display. 17
wh 0 – 9 Input Teletext page number 17
wl PROGR +/– Display the next or previous 17
page.
e; Show TV screen while 17
waiting for Teletext page.
ea Display Teletext service 17
contents.
es Reveal concealed information. 17
ed Display Teletext broadcast. 17
ef Stop Teletext display from 17
scrolling.
eg (red, green, Access a FASTEXT menu. 17
yellow, blue)
ej RESET Set TV to factory setting. 33

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Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE to select the desired sound
mode.
Select To
“ DYNAMIC” listen to dynamic and clear
sound that emphasizes both the
low and high tones.
“ DRAMA” listen to sound that emphasizes
voice and high tones.
“ SOFT” listen to soft sound.
“ PERSONAL” receive the last adjusted sound
setting from the “ADJUST”
option in the “SOUND” menu
(see page 24).
xSelecting the picture and sound
modes
You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your
preference in the “PERSONAL” option.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE to select the desired picture
mode.
PIC MODE
Select To
“DYNAMIC” view high contrast pictures.
“STANDARD” view normal pictures.
“HI-FINE” view higher density pictures
with mild contrast.
“PERSONAL” receive the last adjusted picture
setting from the “ADJUST”
option in the “PICTURE” menu
(see page 22).
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SOUND
MODE

12 Advanced Operations
PROGR
PIC
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE WIDE MODE
SURROUND
PIP PROGR
ENTER
PROGR
MENU
PIC
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE WIDE MODE
SURROUND
SOUND
PIP PROGR
PIP PROGR
ENTER
xViewing the picture in wide mode
When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed”
(compressed) on your screen. Use the WIDE MODE button to view the picture
with the optimal effect.
Select To
“ON” view the picture in wide-mode
(16:9).
“OFF” cancel wide-mode (16:9).
WIDE
MODE
xViewing higher quality pictures
with DRC-MF
The Digital Reality Creation-Multi Function (DRC-MF) feature allows you to
enjoy higher quality pictures on your TV. You can use the DRC-MF button to
select “DRC1250” or “DRC PROGRESSIVE”.
Select To
“DRC1250” view super real (higher density)
pictures.
“DRC PROGRESSIVE” reduce jitter of any small areas or
scanning lines (e.g., letters or the
edge of objects) on the screen.
Note
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” or Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”)
mode is turned on.
The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
DRC-MF

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Advanced Operations
Press
.
To cancel the sub screen, press
the button again.
PIP PROGR + or
PIP PROGR –.
.
.
SOUND.
xWatching Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
With the PIP feature, you can display two different TV
programs or video input at the same time by using the
button.
To
Display a sub screen
Change a program number
in the sub screen
Select a video input in the
sub screen
Swap pictures between
the main and sub screens
Swap sound between the
main and sub screens
A “ ” symbol will appear
next to the program
number or video input
display to indicate which
screen you are hearing.
Notes
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when PIP is turned on.
• The picture and sound from the T (monitor output) terminals will always be from the main
screen, even when you select the sub screen sound by pressing SOUND (see page 31).
/ SOUND /
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MENU
PIC
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DTE
SOUND
PIP PROGR
PIP PROGR
ENTER
PIP PROGR +/
PIP PROGR –

14 Advanced Operations
PROGR
PIC
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE WIDE MODE
SURROUND
RESET
PIP PROGR
ENTER
SURROUND
xListening with surround sound
You can use the SURROUND button to listen to the sound effects of a concert
hall or movie theater.
Select To
“TruSurround” listen to the surround sound that
spreads out to the rear of a room.
“SIMULATED” listen to monaural sound with a
stereo-like effect.
“OFF” cancel surround sound.
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.
PROGR
MENU
PIC
MODE
DTE
SOUND
MODE WIDE MODE
SURROUND
SOUND
PIP PROGR
ENTER
PIP PROGR
xSelecting a TV program using PIP
You can select your desired TV program directly from the PIP sub screen by
using PIP PROGR +/– buttons.
1Press PIP PROGR +/– until the desired program
appears in the sub screen.
2Press ENTER to change the sub screen
program to the main screen.
PIP PROGR +/
PIP PROGR –/
ENTER
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Advanced Operations
xSetting the timers
You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the WAKE UP
and SLEEP timers respectively.
Setting the Wake Up timer
1Press until the desired period of time
appears on the screen.
The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you
have set it.
2Select the program number or video input you
want to wake up to.
3Press \/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want
the TV to turn off automatically.
The indicator on the TV lights up orange
when the TV goes into standby mode.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the desired period of time appears on
the screen.
The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have set
it.
Notes
• You can also cancel the Wake Up and Sleep timers by turning off the TV’s main power.
• If no buttons 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.
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WAKE UP TIMER:10M
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
(After 10 minutes)
(No Wake Up timer) (After 12 hours)
SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M
SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M
(After 30 minutes)
(No Sleep timer)
(After 60 minutes)
(After 90 minutes)

16 Advanced Operations
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xEnjoying stereo or bilingual
programs
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo
systems by using the A/B button.
Notes
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a stereo program, select “MONO”. The sound
becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
• If the sound is distorted when receiving a monaural program through 8 (antenna input),
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.
• Your TV can only receive monaural sound when you select the PIP sub screen sound by
pressing SOUND (see page 13).
When receiving a NICAM program
Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM
stereo
NICAM
bilingual
NICAM
monaural
When receiving an A2 program
Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
A2
stereo
A2
bilingual
NICAM
(Stereo sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
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(Main sound)
NICAM SUB
(Sub sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
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MONO
(Regular sound)
STEREO
(Stereo sound)
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MAIN
(Main sound)
SUB
(Sub sound)
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(Main sound)
MONO
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Advanced Operations
xViewing Teletext
Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows
you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news.
You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext.
To Do this
display a Teletext Press . Each time you press , the
page on the screen changes as follows:
TV picture Teletext tTeletext and TV tTV.
If there is no Teletext broadcast, “100” is
displayed at the top left corner of the
screen.
check the contents Press .
of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents,
including page numbers, appears on the
screen.
select a Teletext page 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 +/–.
hold (pause) a Press to display the symbol “z” at
Teletext display the top left corner of the screen. To
resume normal Teletext viewing, press
or .
reveal concealed Press .
information (e.g., To conceal the information, press the
an answer to a quiz) button again.
enlarge the Teletext Press . Each time you press , the
display Teletext display changes as follows:
Enlarge upper half tEnlarge lower half
tNormal size.
stand by for a Teletext 1 Enter the Teletext page number that
page while watching you want to refer to, then press .
a TV program 2 When the page number is displayed,
press to show the text.
select a FASTEXT Press (red, green, yellow and blue)
menu or the colored that corresponds to the desired menu or
boxes page number.
turn off Teletext Press a.
Note
• The FASTEXT feature can be used only when the FASTEXT broadcast is available.
(red,
green,
yellow,
blue)
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18 Menu Adjustment
Level 1
“PICTURE”
“SOUND”
“PIP”
Level 2
“DRC-MF”
“PICTURE MODE”
“ADJUST”
“3D-NR”
“WIDE MODE”
“GAME MODE”
“SOUND MODE”
“ADJUST”
“SURROUND”
“INTELLIGENT
VOL”
“POSITION”
“PIP”
“SWAP”
Level 3/Function
Select the “DRC-MF” mode:
“DRC1250” t“PROGRESSIVE”
Select the picture mode:
“DYNAMIC” t“STANDARD” t“HI-FINE” t
“PERSONAL” t“ADJUST”
Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:
“PICTURE” t“COLOR” t“BRIGHT” t
“HUE” t“SHARP”
Reduce picture noise:
“ON” t“OFF”
Change the picture size.
Adjust the picture settings for video games.
Select the sound mode:
“DYNAMIC” t“DRAMA” t“SOFT” t
“PERSONAL” t “ADJUST”
Adjust the “PERSONAL” option:
“BASS” t“TREBLE” t“BALANCE” t“BBE”*
Select the “SURROUND” mode:
“TruSurround” t “SIMULATED” t“OFF”
Adjust volume automatically.
Change the position of the sub screen.
Display a sub screen within the main picture.
Exchange pictures between main screen and sub
screen.
Menu Adjustment
Return icon
CH PRESET icon
SETUP icon
SOUND icon
Name of the current
menu
PICTURE icon
xIntroducing 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.
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
Guide mark icon
Menu level 1
PIP icon
LANGUAGE :
COLOR SYS :
SETUP
PROGRAM SE
PIC ROT A T I
ENGL I SH
OMEC ODE : O
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Menu Adjustment
* 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
“SETUP”
“CH PRESET”
Level 2
“LANGUAGE”
“PIC ROTATION”
“ECO MODE”
“PROGRAM
SETUP”
“COLOR SYS”
“AUTO
PROGRAM”
“MANUAL
PROGRAM”
“TV SYS”
Level 3/Function
Change the menu language:
“ENGLISH” t“ ”(Chinese) t
“ ”(Arabic) t “ ”(Thai)
Adjust the picture position.
Reduce power consumption of your TV.
Adjust each program number settings.
Select the color system:
“AUTO” t“ PAL” t“SECAM” t“NTSC3.58”
t “NTSC4.43”
Preset channels automatically.
Preset channels manually.
Select the TV system:
“B/G” t“I” t“D/K” t“M”
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20 Menu Adjustment
How to use the menu
Press V or v(or B/b)
to select the desired
item.
Press ENTER to
confirm your
selection and go to
the next level.
Press MENU to display
the menu.
Other menu operations
Tips
• If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, press Vor vuntil the return icon ( )
is highlighted, then press ENTER.
• Some of the menu items can be operated directly using the remote buttons.
• The MENU, ENTER, and SELECT
/
buttons on the TV can also be used for the operations
above.
PROGR
MENU
PIC
MODE
DRC-MF
SOUND
MODE
WIDE
MODE
SURROUND
RESET
TV
PIP PROGR
PIP PROGR
ENTER
b
ENTER
POSITION:
PIP
SWA P
PIP:OFF
b
ENTER
POS I T I ON :
PIP
SWA P
PIP:OFF
PROGRMENU
AUTO
PROGR
ENTER SELECT
Front of TV
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MENU
3D - NR : OFF
PICTURE
GAME MODENN T PIC:OFF
WI DE MODE : OF F
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DRC - MF : DRC1 2 5 0
To
Adjust the setting value
Move to the next/previous menu level
Cancel the menu
Press
V, v, B or b.
B or b.
MENU.
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