Sony Trinitron KV-29F3A User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL
BE-3D CHASSIS
MODEL
KV- 29 F3 A RIM-862 Italian SCC-KO5N-A KV. 29 F3 a i
KV- 29 F3. B RIM-862 French SCC-KO1Q-A KV- 2 9 F3 R RM-862 OIRT —SCC-K20F-A
KV-
29
F3
D
FIM-862
AEP
—
SCC-KO7R-A
KV-
29
F3
U
RM-862
UK
—
SCC-KO4L-A
KV- 29 F3 FE RIM-862 Spanish SCC-KO6Q-A
TRINITRON « COLOR TV
SONY.

9F3
ITEM MODEL Television System Channel Coverage Colour System
PAL
VHF: £2-€12, $1-S20, A-H, H1,H2
Italian BIG/H : Peele NTSC3.58/4.43
Ure Ee eee (video input only)
LSECAM VHF: F2-F10 UHF: F21-F69
TV CABLE TV (1) VHF: B-Q UHF: $21-S44
PAL BIG/H VHF: €2-£12 UHF: £21-£69
French B/GIH, D’K,L,1 | CABLE TV (1): St-S4t Nisca.soa43
| DIK ET | CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10 tee tabal of
ITALIA VHF: A-H, H1, H2 {video input only)
PAL | UHF: B21-869
D/K VHF: RO1-R20 UHF: B21-B69
BIG/H_VHF: £2-£12 UHF: $1-S20
CABLE TV (1) : S1-S41 PAL, SECAM
AEP BIG/H, D/K CABLE TV (2) : S01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10 NTSC3.58/4.43
ITALIA VHF: A-H, Hi, H2 (video input only)
DIK VHF: RO1-R20 UHF: B21-B69
PAL B/G/H VHF: E2-E12 UHF: E21-£69
CABLE TV (1) : S$1-S41 PAL, SECAM
Spanish BIG/H, DIK CABLE TV (2) : $01-S05, M1-M10, U1-U10 NTSC3.58/4.43
ITALIA VHF: A-H, H1, H2 (video input only)
D/K VHF: RO1-R20 UHF: 821-869
B/G/H VHF: £2-£12 UHF: E21-E69
1-$44 PAL, SECAM
OIRT BIGIH, DIK 1-05, M1-M10, U1-U10 NTSC3.58/4.43
I, Ht, H2 (video input only)
D/K VHF: RO1-R12 UHF: R21-R69
PAL
UK 1 UHF: U21-U69 NTSC3.58/4.43
(video input only)
MODEL 29F3A 29F3B 29F3D 29F3E § 29F3K 29F3R 29F3U
Power consumption 101W 127W 127W 1e7we |, 194W 194W 194W
SPECIFICATIONS
Picture Tube Super Trinitron [FRONT]
Approx. 72 cm (29 inches) -€) 3, Video input - phono jack
(Approx. 68 cm picture measured ~-® 3, Audio inputs - phono jacks
diagonally) -€3 3, S video input - 4 pin DIN
110° -deflection fe Stereo minijack - headphone jack
Rear/Front Terminals Sound output
[REAR] Left/Right 2x10W (RMS)
ye 2x20W (music power)
-€) | 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) Centre 2x2.5W (RMS)
-
Inputs
for
audio
/
video
signals
2x5W
(music
power)
-
Inputs
for
RGB
Surround
2xSW
(RMS)
- Outputs for TV audio and video signals 2x 10W (music power
Sub-woofer 10W (RMS)
(> 2/-€9 2, 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) 20W (music power)
- Inputs for audio / video signals Dimensions 660x615x520 mm approx.
-
Inputs
for
S
video
Weight
Approx.
49.0
kg
(with
speakers)
- Outputs for TV audio and video signals (selectable)
~-® Audio outputs - phono jacks
Left/Right Speaker Terminals
Surround Speaker Terminals
Sub-woofer Speaker Terminal
Supplied accessories
RM-862 Remote Commander (1)
Batteries R6 (2)
Left Speaker (1)
Right Speaker (1)
Surround Speakers (2)
Surround Speakers Leads (2)
Sub-woofer Speaker (1)
Other features Fastext, NICAM
Dolby Pro Logic
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[RM-862]
Remote control system _ Infrared control
Power
requirements
3V
de
(2
batteries)
R6
(size
AA)
Dimensions
Approx.
210x56x24
mm
(w/h/d)
Weight
Approx.
110g
(Not
including
battery)
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
KV-29F3
tem
|
Kv-zoF3a
|
Kv-20FaB
|
Kv-20F80
|
Kv-29FSE
Kycepon
|
KV-29F3U
PIP
OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
MPIP
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF
Rotation
Coil
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
1Q
Picture
ON
ON ON ON ON ON
Scart
1
ON
ON ON ON
ON
ON
Scart
2
ON
ON ON
ON
ON ON
Scart
3
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
‘AKB
in
16:9
mode
ON
ON
ON ON
ON
ON
TXT
ON
ON
ON ON
‘ON
ON
FLOF
ON
ON
ON ON
‘ON
ON
TOP
ON
ON
ON ON
ON
ON
Norm
B/G/H
ON
ON ON
ON
ON
OFF
Norm
|
OFF
ON
OFF OFF
OFF
ON
Norm
Dik
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Norm
L
OFF
ON
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF
Language
Preset
Italian
French
German
Spanish
OIRT
English
WARNING (KV-29F3U 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 @> mark.
IF THE PLUG SUPPLIED WITH THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS 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 SOCKET OUTLET.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a $ AMP
FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the
distribution board.
How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with the
screwdriver blade.
and replace the fuse.
FUSE
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KV-29F3
21 pin connector (-€5)1, (S> 2/ 3 2)
Pin
No.
Signal
Signal
Level
z ‘Audio output B ‘Standard level : 0.5V rms
(Right) Output impedance : Less than 1k ohms
Fy ‘Audio input B ‘Standard level : 0.5V rms
(Right) Output impedance : More than 10k ohms"
3 ‘Audio output A. Standard level : 0.5V rms
(Left) Output impedance : Less than 1k ohm*
4
Ground
(Audio)
|
5 Ground (Blue)
5 ‘Audio input A ‘Standard level : 0.5V rms
(Lett) Output impedance : Less than 10k ohm*
Blue input 0.7 + S4B, 75 ohms, positive
High state (9.5 - 12V) : Part mode
Function select Low state (0 - 2V) : TV mode
(AV control) Input impedance : More10k ohms
Input capacitance : Less than 2nF
9 Ground (Green)
aa 10
Open
21 —
20 1" Green
19 cme}
18 12 Open
17 aa 13 Ground (Red)
Ss 16
15 — 14 Ground (Blanking)
—
14
Red
input
0.7
+
848,
75
ohms,
positive
13 — 18 Summ
jemmacee| {2 roma input 0.7 + 3dB, 75 ohms, positive
1
|
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:
:
1s lo Blanking input High state (1 - SV)_ Low state (0- 0.4V)
=
10
(¥s
signal)
Input
impedance
:
75
ohms
9 aan! Ground
= 8 17 1010/0) video output)
7 = Ground
—s 6 18 |O}O} 0} (ideo input
—
1V
£34B,
750hms,
208
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19
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video
output
Positive
syne
:
0.3V
(-3
+
1048)
aS
A
1V
£39B,
750hms,
3
CO}
=
|=
|
Mise
input
positive
syne
:
0.3V
(-3
+
1008)
2
si
Video
input
1V£
3dB,
75ohms,
=,
fideo
inpul
7
5
1
Sa
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vis
signal
positive
sync
:
0.3V
(-3
+
10dB)
—
‘Common ground
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© Connected @ NotConnected (Open) * at 20Hz - 20kHz
Pin No. Signal Signal Level
1 Ground
Ground
Y (S signal) input 1V + 3dB 75 ohm, positive Sync. 0.3V -3 + 10dB
aol nr
C (S signal) input 0.3V + 3dB 750hm, positive Sync.

KV-29F3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Title
Page
—
Section
Title
Page
1.
GENERAL
5.
DIAGRAMS
Overview
....
}.
5-1.
Block
Diagrams
....
Getting
Started
8
5-2.
Circuit
Boards
Location
43
TV
Operation.
9
5-3,
Schematic
Diagrams
and
Printed
Wiring
Boards
43
Advanced
Operations
*
D
Board
...
47
Dolby
Pro
Logic
*
A
Board
52
Teletext
*
C
Board
62
Optional
Equipment
..
*
VM
Board
63
For
Your
Informatio
*
D2
Board
64
66
-
DISASSEMBLY
67
Rear
Cover
Removal
68
Chassis
Assy
Removal
..
22
*K1
Board
68
Service
Position
(1)
22
*
K2
Board
70
Service
Position
(2)
22
*
IF
Board
[VIF
(AEP),
70
Wire
Dressing
.....
23
*
IF
Board
[VIF
(FR)]
70
A
Board
Removal
..
23
IC
Blocks
....
72
A
Extension
Board
23
5-4,
Semiconductors
74
Al Extension Boards
Picture Tube Removal ..
Removal and Replacement of The Main-Bracket
Bottom Plates .....
SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS
3-1. Beam Landing 26
3-2. Convergence
3-3. White Balance
CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS
4-1. Electrical Adjustment
4-2. Test Mode 2 : .
24
e
-
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.
WARNING !!
AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING ANY
SERVICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD, BECAUSE OF
LIVE CHASSIS.
THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECEIVER IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO.
THE AC POWER LINE.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK A ON THE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND, IN THE PARTS.
LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
6. EXPLODED VIEWS
6-1. Chassis...
6-2. Picture Tube 1
6-3. Box Speaker .. B
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ... 719
ATTENTION
APRES AVOIR DECONNECTE LE CAP DE L'ANODE, COURT-
CIRCUITER L'ANODE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE ET CELUI DE
L'ANODE DU CAP AU CHASSIS METALLIQUE DE L'APPAREIL,
OU AU COUCHE DE CARBONE PEINTE SUR LE TUBE CATHODIQUE
OU AU BLINDAGE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE.
ATTENTION !!
AFIN D'EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION PROVENANT
D'UN CHASSIS SOUS TENSION, UN TRANSFORMATEUR
D'ISOLEMENT DOIT ETRE UTILISE LORS DE TOUT DEPANNAGE.
LE CHASSIS DE CE RECEPTEUR EST DIRECTEMENT RACCORDE
ALALIMENTATION SECTEUR.
ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATIFS A LA
SECURITE!!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIES PAR UNE TRAME ET PAR UNE
MARQUE /i\ SUR LES VUES EXPLOSEES ET LES LISTES DE
PIECES SONT D'UNE IMPORTANCE CRITIQUE PUR LA SECURITE
DU FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES REMPLACER QUE PAR DES
COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE NUMERO DE PIECE EST INDIQUE
DANS LE PRESENT MANUEL OU DANS DES SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLIES PAR SONY.

The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from|
SECTION 1 GENERAL | the Operating Instrutions Manual. The page numbers of the
Operating Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.
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Overview
Overview
This section briefly describes the controls and the buttons on the TV set and
on the Remote Commander. Please open the flap at the front of the
Instruction manual for illustrations of the TV set and the Remote
Commander. Letters in boxes refer to the buttons on the TV set, numbers in
circles to the buttons on the Remote Commander. For more information, refer
to the page numbers given next to each description.
TV-Buttons and Terminals
Reference and Symbol
Front of the set
Rear of the set
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1
2/82
L/G/S/1, R/D/D/D
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W/G/W/G
Name
Headphones jack
$ video input jack
Audio/video input jacks
Automatic Preset button
Input mode button
Volume control
Programme button
Standby mode indicator
Main power switch
Aerial socket
Audio phono jacks
21 pin Euro connector
21 pin Euro connector
Left/Right speaker terminals
Surround speaker terminals
Sub-woofer speaker terminal
Overview
Refer to Page
29
29
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29
29
Remote Commander Operation
Reference and Symbol Name Refer to Page
Qo x Muting on/off button 9
e VCR operation 32
VTR123MDP Video equipment selector 32
44. PP HI @ Video equipment operation buttons 32
VIDEO ©, CH +/-
eo On-screen display button 9
o@ ‘Time display button 9
oe Teletext button 10
@o TV power on/TV mode button 9,10
@00000 No function on this set 3
® -/-- Double digit entering button 9
® > Sound mode button 16
® MENU Menu on/off button n
@ 4+/- Volume control button 9
oO Joystick for menu selection.
Press to confirm selection (OK function)
@ TV standby button. 9
© No function on this set 2
Teletext: reveal button 7
® Input mode button. 10
Teletext: Freezing the subpage 7
@ Teletext: Favourite pages button. 28
@ Button to change screen format 9
@ 1,2...9,0 Number buttons 9
@c Direct channel button 10
® es Picture mode button 16
@ PROGR +/- Programme buttons 9
ae ‘Teletext: Page up/page down buttons 10
Overview
5

6
Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Do not switch on the TV before you connect the speakers.
Dolby (*) Pro Logic Surround normally requires 5 speakers:
Centre speaker (incorporated in the TV set)
- for anchoring the stable sound image, like dialogue, to the TV screen
Left and Right front speakers
- for the normal two channel stereo or bilingual broadcasts
Surround speakers
- for the special effects created by the surround channel
Additionally, a sub-woofer speaker is also supplied to enhance the bass
performance.
your
SITTING POSITION
SUB-NOOFER,
‘SPEAKER SURROUND
‘SPEAKER
KV 25F3U only
Notes:
* Connect the speakers using the leads provided. The striped lead (+) is for the
red terminal of the speaker and the black lead (-) is for the black terminal.
* If you use your own speakers for the left and right channels, make sure they are
at least 80 impedance and are magnetically shielded. Otherwise picture
distortion may occur.
* For your safety, do not hold the speakers when lifting the set.
(*) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol D0 and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Getting Started
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Connecting the Aerial
(If you connect a VCR, skip to step 3)
Insert the aerial plug tightly into the aerial socket 1 BJ. Use a good-quality
aerial cable (not supplied), corresponding to the relevant regulations.
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Connecting a VCR
We recommend that you tune in the VCR signal to programme number “0”. For
details, see “Presetting Channels Manually” on page 13.
See “Connecting Optional Equipment” on page 29 for more information.
Inserting the Batteries Into the
Remote Commander
Respect your environment! Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally
friendly way.
Getting Started | 7

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Presetting Channels Automatically
With this function, the TV can automatically search and store up to 100 different
channel numbers.
If you prefer manual presetting, refer to “Presetting Channels Manually” on page
13.
1 Plug into mains.
Press the power switch © [I on the TV set.
2 Press and hold the button E15) on the TV set until the automatic
menu is displayed and the search starts.
After all available channels are stored, the normal TV picture is shown.
Note: Channels are automatically stored as follows:
Programme 1 BBCI
Programme 2 BBC2
Programme 3 ITV
Programme 4 CH4 or S4C
Programme 5 CHS (if available in your area)
Getting Started
TV Operation
TV Operation
This section explains functions used whilst watching TV. Most
operations are carried out using the remote commander (numbers in
circles). All basic functions are also available on the TV set (letters in
boxes). Open the flap at the front of the Instruction Manual to see the
illustrations of the Remote Commander and the TV set.
To
Switch on
Switch off temporarily
Switch on from standby
mode
Switch off completely
Select programmes
Display on screen
indications
Adjust the volume
Mute the sound
Display the time (only
available when teletext
is broadcast)
View programmes
in 16:9 mode
Press
OMonTv
oo
TV is now in standby mode and ()
indicator on TV lights up.
© @, PROGR +/- @ @ or any number
button ®
OMonTv
To save energy, switch off your TV
completely when TV is not in use.
PROGR +/- ® (@ or number buttons @
For double digit number, press -/- - ® then
the number
e.g. For 23, press -/- - ® then 2 and 3.
©. Press again to make the indications
disappear.
4+or-O
°X @. Press again to restore the sound.
©. Press again to make the display
disappear.
£3 @. Press again to return to
4:3 mode.
TV Operation | 9

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TV Operation (continued)
Tune ina channel
temporarily
C®. The indication “C” appears.
Enter the double digit number.
e.g. For 21, press 2 then 1.
View video input picture
(see page 30 for detailed
information)
-D @ G repeatedly until the desired video
input appears. Press CO @ to restore the TV
picture.
View teletext (see
page 27 for detailed
information)
Switch on Se
Select a page three number buttons ® or @) ® (for next
Use fastext
Switch off
TV Operation
page) or &¥) ® (for previous page).
Push joystick @ to select a colour.
Advanced Operations
Adjusting and Setting the TV Using
the Menu
You can adjust and set various functions on the TV using the following remote
commander buttons:
1 Press MENU @ to switch menu on/off.
2 Use the joystick @ as follows.
MENU
Co
GREEN : scroll up
Q
RED : decrease/backward sia t Si YELLOW : increase/forward
BLUE : scroll down Pressing the joystick
at its neutral position : confirm
Choosing the Menu Language
This function enables you to change the language of the menu screens.
1 Press power switch © J on the TV. If the standby indicator ©) fi] on the TV is lit,
press C @ or a number button ® on the Remote Commander.
2 Press the MENU button Gon
the remote commander.
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3 Push joystick ® to blue or green to select the language you want then push to
yellow.
4 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
Advanced Operations | 14

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12
Presetting Channels Automatically
You may have already preset the channels automatically by using the method shown
on page 8. You can also preset channels automatically by using the remote
commander as follows:
11 Press the MENU bution ®.
2 Push joystick ® to blue or green
to select the symbol & on the menu
screen then push to yellow.
Auto Programme
Manual Programme
Gi AV Label Preset
Programme Sorting
i Parental Lock
Leola] -[e
Language
Dolby Pro Logic Setup -->
Picture Rotation °
3 Push to blue or green to select ‘Auto Programme’.
4 Push to yellow and hold until the has
automatic menu is displayed and
the search starts.
After all available channels have been
PROG SYS CHAN LABEL
6 1
preset, the normal TV picture is shown.
Note: Channels are automatically stored as follows:
Programme 1 BBCI
Programme 2 BBC2
Programme 3 ITv
Programme 4 CH4 or S4C
Programme 5 CHS (If available in your area)
Advanced Operations
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Presetting Channels Manually
This function enables you to preset channels one by one to different programme
numbers. This is also convenient for allocating programme numbers to various video
input sources.
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green
to select the symbol [#] on the menu
screen then push to yellow.
‘Auto Programme
Manual Programme
AV Label Preset
Programme Sorting
Parental Lock
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3 Push to blue or green to select
"Manual Programme’ then push to
yellow .
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4 push to blue or green to select on which programme number you want to preset a
channel then push to yellow.
5 push to blue or green to select the TV broadcast system ‘T’ or a video input source
(AV1, AV2,...) then push to yellow twice.
6 Select the first number digit of ‘CHAN’ (channel) then the second number digit of
‘CHAN’ with the number buttons ® on the remote commander
or
Push joystick @ to blue or green to search for the next available channel.
7 6 you want to store the channel, go to step 8. If not, select a new channel
using the number buttons ® on the remote commander or push to blue or green
to resume the search.
Advanced Operations
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8 Press the joystick @.
9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 to preset other channels.
1 0 Press the MENU button ® to restore the normal TV picture.
Advanced Operations
Adjusting the Picture and Sound
Although the picture and sound are adjusted at the factory, you can adjust them to
suit your own taste.
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick @ to
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3 Push to blue or green to select the desired item then push to yellow.
4 ash to red or yellow to alter the item then press the joystick @.
For the effect of each control, see the following tables.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items.
6 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
PICTURE CONTROL Effect
Picture Mode “User —> Game —> Movie —> Sports —> Live
In ‘User’ mode, you can preset Brightness, Colour,
Sharpness and Hue (NTSC signals only) as follows:
1 Push joystick @ to blue or green to select the desired
item then push to yellow.
2 Push to red or yellow to adjust then press the
joystick ®.
3 Push to red to return to the PICTURE CONTROL menu.
Contrast Darker ——|— Brighter
Reset # Resets picture to the factory preset levels.
*All the picture levels automatically change according to
the surrounding lighting level. (Auto Picture Control)
Format *Wide screen effect (16:9)
Advanced Operations | 15

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16
Adjusting the Picture and Sound (continued)
SOUND CONTROL _ Effect
Sound Mode User —> Rock —> Jazz —> Pop
In ‘User’ mode, you can preset Treble and Bass as follows.
1 Push joystick ® to blue or green to select the item then
push to yellow.
2 Push to red or yellow to adjust then press the
joystick ®.
3 Push to red to return to the ‘SOUND CONTROL’ menu.
Left ——|— Right
Resets sound to the factory preset levels.
‘*On : Enhances the bass performance.
Choice among special sound effects.
Pro Logic —> Pseudo Stereo —> Spatial —> Club
—> Theatre—> Hall —> Church —> Stadium —> Off
Balance
Reset
Bass Extension
Surround Mode
Dual Sound *A: Left channel —> B: Right channel —> stereo —> mono
Volume Offset Presets the volume level for individual programmes.
-12 ——_ 0 —— +12
©Volume * Adjusts the headphone volume.
© Dual Sound ‘Selects the headphone channels.
A: Left channel —> B: Right channel —> stereo —> mono
* Automatically selects Dolby Surround encoded
programmes when transmitted (set to “Off” if signal
is weak).
Auto Surround
Changing Modes Quickly
‘You can quickly change the Surround Mode or the Picture Mode without entering the
‘SOUND CONTROL or the ‘PICTURE CONTROL’ menu.
1 Press @ @ for the picture or ? @ for the sound.
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green to select the desired mode.
3 Press @ ® or ? ® again to restore the normal TV screen.
Advanced Operations
Manual Fine-Tuning
Normally, the automatic fine-tuning (AFT) function is operating.
If the picture is distorted however, you can manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a
better picture reception.
1 Press the MENU bution ®.
2 Push joystick ® to blue or green to select the symbol J on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select ‘Manual a
Programme’ then push to yellow. PROG SYS CHAN LABEL AFT
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4 Push to blue or green to select the programme number which corresponds to the
channel you want to manually fine-tune.
5 Push to yellow repeatedly until the AFT position changes colour.
6 Push to blue or green to fine tune the channel frequency (-15 to +15).
7 Press the joystick @.
8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 to fine-tune other channels.
Press the MENU button ® to restore the normal TV picture.
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Sorting Programme Positions
This function enables you to exchange the programme positions.
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick ® to blue or green to select the symbol f on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
"Programme Sorting’ then push
to yellow .
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4 push to blue or green to select
the channel you want to exchange
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to
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5 push to blue or green to select the programme position of the channel you want
exchanged then push to yellow.
Using Parental Lock
This function enables you to prevent undesirable broadcasts from appearing on the
screen, We suggest you use this function to prevent children from watching
programmes which you consider unsuitable.
1 Press the MENU bution ®.
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green to select the symbol [$j on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
‘Parental Lock’ then
push to yellow.
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4 Pash to blue or green to select
the channel you want to block
then push to yellow.
Asymbol appears before
the programme number to indicate
that this channel is now blocked.
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5 Repeat step 4 if you wish to block other channels.
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 if you wish to exchange other programme positions.
6 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
7 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
Advanced Operations
Note: To unblock, push to yellow after selecting the channel to unblock in the
‘Parental Lock’ menu.
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Using the Sleep Timer
This function enables you to select a time period after which the TV automatically
switches into standby mode.
1 Press the MENU button @.
2 rush joystick ® to blue or
a
green to select the symbol © 21]: busep tine: oeF
‘on the menu screen then push
to yellow. han
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4 Push to red or yellow to set time delay and press the joystick ®.
3:30 4:00
OFF 0:30 1:00 1:30 ..
One minute before the TV switches into standby mode, a message is displayed on
the screen.
5 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
‘Advanced Operations
Adjusting the Picture Rotation
(KV-29F3U only)
If, due to the earth’s magnetism, the picture slants, you can use the function ‘Picture
Rotation’ to readjust the picture.
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green
to select the symbol J on the menu
screen then push to yellow.
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3 Push to blue or green to select ‘Picture Rotation’ then push to yellow.
4. bush to red or yellow to adjust the picture rotation then press the joystick @. The
adjusting range is -5 to +5.
5 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
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Skipping Programme Positions
This function enables you to skip unused programme positions when selecting them
with the PROGR+/- buttons. However, you can still watch the channel of the skipped
programme position by using the number buttons.
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green to select the symbol [=] on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
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"Manual Programme’ then push a
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4 Push to blue or green to select the programme position you want to skip then
push to yellow.
5 Push to blue or green until PEE
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Captioning a Station Name
Names for channels are usually automatically taken from teletext if available. You can
however name a channel or an input video source using up to five characters (letters
or numbers).
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 rush joystick @ to blue or green to select the symbol (J on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
"Manual Programme’ then push
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to yellow. > | Mm Auto Programme
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4 Push to blue or green to select the channel you wish to caption then push to
yellow repeatedly until the first element of the 'LABEL' position is highlighted.
5 Push to blue or green to select ES
a letter or number and push to aba. 6vo AN age
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yellow (select '-' for a blank). acat ) ah aeet a
Select the other four characters gh 1, aca
in the same way. mst oo
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Ga 1 co
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6 Press the joystick ®.
6 aster selecting all the characters, press the joystick @.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to skip other programme positions.
8 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
Advanced Operations
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to caption names for other channels.
8 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV screen.
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Dolby Pro Logic
Setting Up Dolby Pro Logic
Before viewing Dolby Surround encoded programmes, you have to set up the levels
or modes of the speakers.
Normally this is required only when you install the TV and the speakers or change
their positions.
1 Press the MENU button ©
2 Push joystick @ to blue or green to select the symbol E24 on the menu screen then
push to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
‘Dolby Pro Logic Setup’ then
push to yellow.
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4 Push to blue or green to select
‘Mode’ then push to yellow.
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5D push to red or yellow to select the mode then press the joystick @.
Dolby Pro Logic: __ if you want to use all the five speakers
Dolby 3Stereo: _if you do not want to use the surround speakers
6 Push to blue or green to select ‘Centre Mode’ then push to yellow.
7 Push tored or yellow to select the desired mode then press the joystick @.
Normal: if you want to activate all the speakers
Phantom: if you do not want to use the centre speaker
Dolby Pro Logic
8 push to blue or green to select “Test Tone’ then push to yellow.
9 Push to red or yellow to select ‘On’ then press the joystick ®.
The test tone cycles through all the speakers.
10 Push to biue to select ‘Left Speaker’ then push to yellow.
The test tone stays at the selected speaker only.
111 Push to red or yellow to adjust the sound Ievel then press the
joystick ®.
12. Push to blue or green to select another speaker then push to yellow.
13 Repeat steps 11 to 12 to adjust the sound levels of all the other speakers.
1 4 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV screen.
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Presetting Dolby Pro Logic
With Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode selected, you can experience three dimensional
sound when watching Dolby Surround encoded programmes.
To experience programmes encoded in Dolby Surround sound, preset the surround
mode to 'Pro Logic’ as shown below.
1 Press 2 @ on the remote commander.
2 Push joystick ® to blue or green
to select ‘Pro Logic.
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3 Press ? @ to restore the normal TV screen.
Or alternatively you can select 'Pro Logic’ in the surround mode of the ‘SOUND
CONTROL’ menu (see page 16)
Dolby Pro Logic
Teletext
Teletext
Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. The index page of
the broadcaster (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use
the service.
Make sure you use a TV channel with a strong signal, otherwise teletext
errors may occur.
Switching Teletext on and off
1 Select the channel which carries the teletext service you wish to view.
2 Press © @ to display teletext.
If no teletext signal is broadcast, the indication P100 is displayed on a black
screen,
3 Input three digits for the page number using the number buttons ®.
The page counter searches for the page and after some seconds the page is
displayed.
4 Press O © to return to the normal TV picture.
Using Other Teletext Functions
To Press
© @ for the next page or
© @ for the preceding page
Access the next or preceding
teletext page
Mix the mode © @ when in teletext mode.
Now the teletext page is
superimposed on the TV
programme. Press again to
return to the normal teletext
display.
Freeze a teletext subpage ® @. Press once again to cancel.
Reveal hidden information
(e.g.: answers to a quiz)
@. Press once again to cancel.
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Favourite page system
You can store up to four of your favourite teletext pages per Teletext service. In this
way you have quick access to the pages you frequently use.
Storing pages
1 Use the number buttons @ to select the page you would like to store.
2 Press @ twice.
The colour prompts at the bottom of the screen flash.
3 Push the joystick @ to the desired colour to store the selected page.
The page is now stored on this colour.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other 3 pages.
Displaying the Favourite Pages
1 Press @.
2 Push the joystick ® to the colour on which the desired page is stored.
Make sure you press <> @ , otherwise the normal Fastext facility operates.
Using Fastext
(only available, if the TV station broadcasts Fastext signals)
With Fastext you can access pages with one key stroke . When Fastext is broadcast, a
colour-coded menu appears at the bottom of the screen. The colours of this menu
correspond to the red, green, yellow and blue marks @ on the Remote Commander.
Push the joystick @ to the colour mark which corresponds to the colour-coded menu.
The page is displayed after some seconds.
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Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
There is a wide range of optional equipment you can connect to your TV.
Refer to the illustrations on the front flap page of this manual.
Symbol Acceptable input signals Available output signals
31 Normal audio/video and RGB —_Audio/video from TV tuner
2/921] Normal audio/video and $ video Audio/video from selected
source
93,03 Normal audio/video and $ video No output
33
Cn No inputs Audio from selected source.
Connecting Headphones
Plug in the headphones to the socket 9 EN on the front of the TV.
About § video input
Video signals may be separated into Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) signals.
Separating the two signals prevents interference and thus improves the picture
quality.
Notes on connections:
* If the picture or sound is distorted, move the VCR away from the TV.
* When connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the white jack to both the TV and
VCR.
* Select ‘TV’ for output in the ‘VIDEO CONNECTION’ menu if you connect a
decoder to G> 2/-€5 2 Ml (see page 30).
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Selecting Input and Output Signals
This section explains how to select the output signal from > 2/-89 2
and
how
to
select
and
view
the
input.
You
can use
direct
access
buttons
- @ BG to select the input or the menu system to select input and output.
Selecting Input Signals With Direct Access Buttons
Press ©) @ Hi repeatedly .
Press C @ to restore the normal TV picture.
Symbol on the screen Input Signal
1 Audio/video through Euro AV connector
ao) RGB through Euro AV connector
22 Audio/video through Euro AV connector
32 S video through Euro AV connector [M]
53 Audio/video through the phono jacks
33 S video through the 4 pin DIN
Selecting
With
the
Video
Connection
Menu
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Pash joystick @ to blue or green to Cd
select
+}
for
“Video
Connection”
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then push to yellow. fe} Out Tye onal
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Push
to
blue
or
green
to
select
“TV
Screen’
(input
source
for
the
TV
Screen)
or
‘Output’
(output
source
for
>
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2
[¥)
then
push
to
yellow
®.
4. Push to red or yellow repeatedly to select the desired input or output source then
press the joystick ®.
55 Press the MENU button @ to restore the normal TV picture.
Note: If you select ‘AUTO’for output, the output source automatically becomes the
same as the desired input source.
Optional Equipment
Using AV Label Preset
This function enables you to label the input sources using up to five
characters (letters or numbers).
1 Press the MENU button ®.
2 Push joystick ® to blue or green to select the symbol [J on the screen then push
to yellow.
3 Push to blue or green to select
“AV Label Preset’ then push
to yellow.
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4. Pashto blue or green to select the desired input source then push to yellow.
5 push to blue or green to select a letter or number then push to yellow (select ~’ for
a blank).
Select the other four characters in the same way.
6 after selecting all the characters, press the joystick @.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to label other input sources.
8 Press the MENU button © to restore the normal TV screen.
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