Sony TRINITRON KV-25X5A User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL FE-1 CHASSIS
MODEL COMMANDER DEST CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST CHASSIS NO.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
®
TRINITRON ® COLOR TV
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
KV-25X5A
RM-883 Italian SCC-Q06E-A
KV-25X5B
RM-883 French SCC-Q02E-A
KV-25X5D
RM-883 AEP SCC-Q04E-A
KV-25X5E
RM-883 Spanish SCC-Q05E-A
KV-25X5K
RM-883 OIRT SCC-Q03E-A
KV-25X5L
RM-883 Irish SCC-Q07B-A
KV-25X5R
RM-883 OIRT SCC-Q03F-A
KV-25X5U
RM-883 UK SCC-Q01D-A
MICROFILM

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KV-25X5
ITEM MODEL Television System Stereo System Channel Coverage Color System
Italian B/G/H GERMAN Stereo ITALIA VHF : A-H2 (C) UHF : 21-69 PAL B/G/H VHF : E2-E12 UHF : E21-E69
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41
CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10
PAL
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
French B/G/H, D/K, L, I GERMAN/NICAM
Stereo
L VHF : F02-F10 UHF : F21-F60
CABLE : B-Q B/G/H VHF : E2-E12
UHF : E21-E69
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41
CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10
ITALIA VHF : A-H2 (C) UHF : 21-69
I UHF : B21-B69
PAL, SECAM
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
AEP B/G/H, D/K GERMAN Stereo
PAL B/G/H VHF : E2-E12 UHF : E21-E69
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41
CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10
ITALIA VHF : A-H2 (C) UHF : 21-69
D/K VHF : R01-R12 UHF : R21-R69
PAL, SECAM
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
Spanish B/G/H, D/K GERMAN/NICAM
Stereo
PAL B/G VHF : E2-E12 UHF : E21-E69
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41
CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10
ITALIA VHF : A-H2 (C) UHF : 21-69
PAL, SECAM
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
OIRT B/G/H, D/K
KV-25X5K
GERMAN/NICAM
Stereo
KV-25X5R
GERMAN Stero
B/G/H VHF : E2-E12 UHF : E21-E69
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41
D/K VHF : R01-R12 UHF : R21-R69
PAL, SECAM
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
Irish I NICAM Stereo VHF : A-C, D-J VHF : 21-69 CABLE CHANNELS S1-S20
HYPERBAND S21-S41
PAL, SECAM
NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
UK I NICAM Stereo UHF : B21-B69 PAL, SECAM NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
(VIDEO IN)
MODEL 25X5A 25X5B 25X5D 25X5E 25X5K 25X5L 25X5R 25X5U
Power Consumption 89W 97W 97W 97W 97W 139W 97W 139W
[PICTURE TUBE] Super Trinitron
Approx. 63cm (25 inches)
(Approx. 59cm picture measured
diagonally)
110 degree deflection
Input/Output Terminals
[REAR]
21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard).
- Inputs for Audio and Video signals.
- Inputs for RGB.
- Outputs of TV Video and Audio signals.
21-pin Euro connector.
- inputs for Audio and Video signals.
- inputs for S Video.
- outputs for Audio and Video signals (selectable).
Phono Jack
- Outputs for Audio Signals
[FRONT]
Video input - phono jack
Audio inputs - phono jacks
S Video input 4 pin DIN
Headphone jacks : stereo minijack
Sound output 2 x 20W (Music Power)
Power requirements 220 - 240V
Dimensions Approx 593x502x506mm
Weight Approx 33.2kg
Supplied accessories RM-883 Remote Commander (1)
IEC designated R6 battery (1)
Other features NICAM*, FASTEXT, TOPTEXT
*(KV-25X5B/25X5E/25X5K/25X5L/25X5U
only)
[RM-883]
Remote control system Infrared control
Power requirements 1.5V dc
1 battery IEC designation
R6 (size AA)
Dimensions Approx 65x225x21mm (w/h/d)
Weight Approx 157g (Not including battery)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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KV-25X5
Model Name
Item KV-25X5A KV-25X5B KV-25X5D KV-25X5E KV-25X5K KV-25X5L KV-25X5R KV-25X5U
Pal Comb OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
PIP OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
RGB Priority OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Woofer Box OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Scart 1 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Scart 2 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Front in (3) ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Scart 4 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Projector OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
AKB in 16:9 mode ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Norm B/G ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
Norm I OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON
Norm D/K OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF
Norm AUS OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Norm L OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Norm SAT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Norm M OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Teletext ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Nicam Stereo OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON
Language Preset Italian French German Spanish OIRT English OIRT English
WARNING (KV-25X5L / KV-25X5U only)
The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug
having a fuse of 5 AMP capacity. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
use a 5 AMP FUSE approved by ASTA to BS 1362, ie one that carries the
the mark.
IF THE PLUG SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE
FOR THE OUTLET SOCKETS IN YOUR HOME, IT SHOULD BE CUT
OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED. THE PLUG SEVERED
FROM THE MAINS LEAD MUST BE DESTROYED AS A PLUG WITH
BARED WIRES IS DANGEROUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE OUTLET
SOCKET.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP
FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the
distribution board.
ASA
T
How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver blade and replace
the fuse.
FUSE

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RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
Basic TV Features
Overview of TV Buttons
On/Off Switch.
Programme Up or
Down Buttons.
(selects TV channels).
Volume Control Buttons.
Auto Tune
Button
Video Input Button.
(selects input signals
from VCR etc.).
Overview of Remote Control Buttons
To Mute Sound
Press to mute TV sound. Press again
to restore the sound.
To Select Channels
Press to select channels.
For double-digit programme
numbers, e.g. 23, press -/-- first,
then the buttons 2 and 3.
To Change Screen Format
Press to view programmes in 16:9
mode.
Press again to return to 4:3 mode.
To Adjust TV Volume
Press to adjust the volume of the TV.
To Temporarily Switch Off TV
Press to temporarily switch off TV. Press
again to switch on TV from standby
mode.
To save energy we recommend switching off
completely when TV is not in use.
NOTE: After 15 -30 minutes without a
TV signal and without any button being
pressed, the TV switches automatically
into standby mode.
To Reveal On Screen Information
Press to reveal all on-screen indications.
Press again to cancel.
To Select Channels
Press to select channels.
L/G/S/I R/D/D/D
MONO ++
P
__
s22
L/G/S/IR/D/D/D
MONO ++
P
__
s
2
2
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Additional TV Features
Using Select Mode
You can select different preset picture and sound modes.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the menu on the TV screen.
2With the cursor pointing at the
SELEC T
symbol on the
TV screen as shown, press the yellow button.
3Press the blue button to select the desired mode:
reverts to settings made in “Adjusting the
Picture and Sound” sections of the manual
for films
for programmes broadcast live
4Press the MENU button to remove the menu
display from the TV screen.
Note: The mode selected in step 3 is now stored.
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
OFF
SELEC T
Changing Modes Quickly
1Press the button on the remote control to display
the three different modes.
2Press the button again to select your desired
mode.
OK
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
SECTION 1 GENERAL The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts
from the Operating Manual. The page numbers of the Operating
Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.

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Additional TV Features
Adjusting the Picture
Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own
requirement.
1Press the button on the remote control to
display the three different modes on the TV
screen.
2Press the button to highlight the user mode
symbol as shown.
3Press the MENU button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
4Press the blue button on the control to select the
symbol on the TV screen then press the yellow
button.
5Press the blue button to select the item you wish
to change (see below).
6Press the red or yellow button to alter the selected
item.
7Press the MENU button to remove the menu
display from the TV screen.
Symbol Item
• Contrast
• Colour
• Brightness
• Sharpness
• Hue control (only for NTSC video signals)
• Reset - resets to factory preset picture level
• Picture rotation - adjusts picture tilt
(only for KV-29X5U model)
• Represents the mode selected in the “Using
Select Mode” section.
OFF
SELEC T
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
OFF
SELEC T
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - -
0
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Adjusting the Sound
Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own
requirement.
Additional TV Features
Symbol Item
• Mono sound/Stereo sound
A: Channel 1 sound/B: Channel 2 sound
(to select your desired language from a
dual sound broadcast)
DSP • On/Off (digital sound processor)
• Treble
• Bass
• Balance
• Reset (resets to factory preset sound
level)
• Represents the mode selected in the “Using
Select Mode” section of the manual.
1Press the button on the remote control to
display the three different modes on the TV
screen.
2Press the button to highlight the user mode
symbol as shown.
3Press the MENU button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
4Press the blue button to select the symbol on the
TV screen then press the yellow button.
5Press the blue button to select the item you wish to
change (see below).
6Press the red or yellow button to alter the selected
item.
7Press the MENU button to remove the menu
display from the TV screen.
OFF
SELEC T
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - - - - - -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- -
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - - - - - - - - -
DSP ON OFF
MONO STEREO
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
OFF
SELEC T

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Additional TV Features
Using the Sleep Timer
The TV may be set to switch automatically to the standby mode after a length of time
chosen by you. You may set the time in 15 minute steps up to 4 hours.
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
1Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the menu on the TV screen.
2Press the blue button on the control to select the
symbol on the TV screen, then press the yellow
button.
3Press the yellow button repeatedly until the
required amount of time delay appears on the
screen.
4Once the time delay has been selected, press the
MENU button to remove the on-screen display.
One minute before standby, the display shown
appears on the screen.
Notes:
• When watching TV, press the button to display
time remaining.
• To return to normal operation from standby mode,
press the
/
button.
OK
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
SELEC T
1:00
0:59
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Viewing Teletext
Additional TV Features
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
Selecting Teletext
1Press a number button on the remote control to
select the channel which carries the teletext service
you wish to receive.
2Press the button on the remote control to switch
on teletext.
3Input three digits for the page number using the
numbered buttons on the control.
4Press the button to switch off teletext.
Note: Teletext errors may occur if the broadcasting
signals are weak.
Using Other Teletext Functions
To Superimpose Teletext on to the TV
Press once in teletext mode or twice in TV mode to
superimpose teletext on to the TV screen.
Press again to cancel teletext mode.
To Move to Next or Preceding Page
Press PROGR +/- on the remote control to select the
previous or next page.
To Freeze a Teletext Page
Press
on the control to freeze the page.
Press
again to cancel the freeze.
Revealing concealed information (eg: answers
to a quiz).
Press to reveal information.
Press again to conceal the information.
Using colour buttons to access pages (Fastext)
When the colour coded menu appears at the bottom of
a page, press the colour button (green, red, yellow or
blue) to access the corresponding page.
Index
TELETEXTTELETEXT
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
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101
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Index
TELETEXTTELETEXT
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations.
Index
TELETEXTTELETEXT
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
Index
TELETEXTTELETEXT
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98

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1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the blue button on the control to select on
the TV screen, then press the yellow button.
3Press the blue button to select then press the
yellow button.
4With the cursor pointing at PROGR on the TV
screen as shown, press PROGR + or - button until
the channel you wish to rearrange appears on
screen, then press the blue button once.
5Press the red or yellow button to select the new
programme number (e.g. PROGR 04) for your
selected channel.
6Press the blue button to select then press the
yellow button to exchange the channels.
7Repeat steps 4 to 6 if you wish to change the order
of the other channels on your TV, then press
MENU to return to normal TV screen.
8Press the PROGR+/- button to view your selected
channels on their new programme numbers.
Exchanging Programme Positions
After tuning you may wish to change the order in which the channels appear on the
TV. You may wish for example to exchange the channel on programme number 8
with the channel on programme number 4.
Additional TV Features
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
OFF
SELEC T
PROGR - +
04
PROGR - +
01
PROGR - +
04
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
C OO
F on
OK
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
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Manually Tuning the TV
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
1Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the menu on the TV screen.
2Press the blue button to select the symbol on the
TV screen then press the yellow button.
3With the cursor pointing at PROGR on the TV
screen as shown, press PROGR + or - button on the
remote control to allocate a programme number to
the channel (eg PROGR 01). For double digit
numbers e.g. 55, press the -/-- button on the remote
control then the corresponding numbered buttons.
4Press the blue button to select the tuning bar scale
then press the yellow or red button once to start the
channel search. (Yellow to search up the scale or
red to search down). When a channel is found it
appears on the TV screen.
5If you do not wish to store this channel on the
programme number you selected, press the yellow
or red button to continue searching for the desired
channel.
6If this is the channel you wish to store, press the
blue button to select the symbol on the screen
then press the yellow button to store.
7Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you wish to store more
channels then press the MENU button to remove
the menu from the TV screen.
OFF
SELEC T
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
COO
F
on
OK
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
COO
F on
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
C OO
F on
Additional TV Features
You have already tuned the TV to receive all available channels using the
`Automatically Tuning the TV' procedure at the start of this manual. You can
however carry out this operation manually using the following instructions.

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If a channel is slightly off tune, you can use this fine tune procedure to obtain a better
picture reception.
1With the channel you wish to fine-tune on the
screen, press the MENU button on the remote
control. The menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2Press the blue button on the remote control to
select the symbol on the TV screen then press
the yellow button.
3Press the blue button to select the
F
symbol on
the TV screen then press the red or yellow button
to adjust the tuning.
4Press the blue button to select the symbol on the
TV screen then press the yellow button to store.
5Press the MENU button to remove the menu from
the TV screen.
Fine-Tuning Channels
Additional TV Features
OFF
SELEC T
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
C OO
F on
PROGR 01
CH 05 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII- - - - - - - -
COO
F
on
OK
OFF
SELEC T
OFF
SELEC T
RM-883
PROGR
MENU
/
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Using Optional Equipment
Optional Connections
Front of TV
Rear of TV
Select and View the Input Signal
1Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket.
2Press the button repeatedly on your remote control until the
correct input symbol appears on the TV screen.
Symbol Input signals
1
• Audio/video input signal through the Euro AV
connector
F
• RGB input signal through the EuroAV
connector
F
2
• Audio/video input signal through the Euro AV
connector
E
or the phono sockets
C
and
D
s
• S video input signal through the socket
B
.
3Switch on the connected equipment.
4To return to normal TV picture, press the button on the remote
control.
Note: To avoid picture distortion, do not connect equipment to the
B
,
C
or
E
connectors at the same time.
Additional Information
Connecting a VCR
We recommend you tune in the VCR signal to TV programme number `0'
using the `Manually Tuning in the TV' section of this instruction manual.
Connecting Headphones
Plug in your headphones to the socket
A
on the front of the TV set.
Connecting Decoders
Plug in decoders to the socket
F
on the rear of the TV.
Connecting to External Audio Equipment
Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the
G
sockets on the rear of the TV if
you wish to amplify the audio output from the TV.
You can connect optional audio or video equipment to your TV, such as a VCR, a
camcorder or video games as shown.
L/G/S/I R/D/D/D
MONO ++
P
__
s
2
2
L/G/S/IR/D/D/D
MONO ++
P
__
s
2
2
L/G/S/I
R/D/D/D
s
2/
1/
1
2
AB C D
EF G
S-VHS/Hi8
camcorder
8mm/Hi8
camcorder
VCR
Playstation
Hi-Fi

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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem Solution
No picture (screen is dark), • Plug the TV in.
no sound • Press the
button on the front of TV.
• If the indicator is on press
/
button
or a programme number button on the
remote control.
• Check the aerial connection.
• Check that the selected video source is
on.
• Turn the TV off for 3 or 4 seconds and
then turn it on again using the button
on the front of the TV.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), • Using the MENU system, select the
but good sound. Picture Adjustment display.
Adjust the brightness, picture and
colour balance levels.
• From the PictureAdjustment display
select to return to the factory
settings.
Poor picture quality when watching • Press the button repeatedly on the
a RGB video source. remote control until the RGB symbol
is displayed on the screen.
Good picture, no sound • Press the +/– button on the remote
control.
• If is displayed on the screen, press
the button on the remote control.
No colour on colour programmes • Using the MENU system, select the
Picture Adjustment display.
Adjust the colour balance.
• From the PictureAdjustment display
select to return to the factory
settings.
Distorted picture when changing • Turn off any equipment connected to
programmes or selecting teletext the 21 pin Euro connector on the rear of
the TV.
Remote control does not function • Replace the batteries.
•If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified
personnel.
•NEVER open the casing yourself.
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Additional Information
Specifications
TV system
I
Colour system
PAL
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Channel coverage
UHF: B21-B69
Picture tube
KV-25X5U:
Super Trinitron
Approx. 63 cm (25 inches) (Approx. 59 cm picture measured diagonally),
100°deflection
KV-29X5U:
Super Trinitron
Approx. 72 cm (29 inches) (Approx. 68 cm picture measured diagonally),
100°deflection
Inputs
• Rear Terminals
1
/ 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video
input, RGB input, TV audio/video output
2
/
s
21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video
input, S-video input, Monitor audio/video output
• Front Terminals
2
video input - phono jack
2
audio inputs - phono jacks
s
S video input - 4 pin DIN
Outputs
Headphones jack - minijack stereo
Audio outputs (variable) - phono jacks
Sound output:
2 x 10 W (RMS)
Power consumption
KV-25X5U: 139 W
KV-29X5U: 158.5 W
Standby Power consumption
1 W
Dimensions (wxhxd)
KV-25X5U: Approx. 593 x 502 x 506 mm
KV-29X5U: Approx. 676 x 557 x 525 mm
Weight
KV-25X5U: Approx. 33.2 kg
KV-29X5U: Approx. 43.5 kg
Accessories supplied
RM-883 Remote Control (1)
IEC designated batteries (2)
Other features
TELETEXT, Fastext
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

KV-29X5
70
Sony Corporation
Sony UK
Service Promotions Dept.
9-974-964-01
English
98BP7173-1
Printed in U.K.
©1998.2