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  Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.

No picture (screen is dark) and no 
sound.

Poor or no picture (screen is dark), 
but good sound.

No picture or no menu information 
from equipment connected to the 
Scart connector.

Good picture, no sound.

No colour on colour programmes.

Distorted picture when changing 
programmes or selecting teletext.

Wrong characters appear when 
viewing teletext.

Picture slanted
(Only for KV-29RE10K).

Noisy picture when viewing a TV 
channel.

No unscrambled picture whilst 
viewing an unscrambled channel 
with a decoder connected through 
the Scart connector 

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Remote control does not function.

The standby indicator  

 on the TV 

flashes.  

• Check the aerial connection.
• Plug the TV in and press the 

 button on the front of

  the TV. 
• If the standby indicator 

 is on, press 

 button on

  the remote control. 

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture 

Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the

  factory settings.

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press the
   

 button repeatedly on the remote control until the

  correct input symbol is displayed on the screen. 

• Press the 

 + button on the remote control. 

• Check that “TV Speakers” are “On” in the “Sound 

Adjustment” menu.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture 

Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to 
factory settings.

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart
  connector on the rear of the TV.

• Using the menu system, enter the “Language/

Country” menu and select the country in which you 
operate the TV set. For cyrillic languages, we 
recommend selecting Russia if your own country does 
not appear in the list.  

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation”
  option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the
  picture slant.

• Using the menu system, select the “Manual 

Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning

  (AFT) to obtain better picture reception.
• Using the menu system, select the “Noise Reduction”
  option in the “Detail Set Up” menu and select
  “Auto” to reduce the noise in the picture.

• Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. 

Then enter the “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV2 
Output” to “TV”.

• Replace the batteries.

• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.

 

Never open the casing yourself.

TV system: 
Depending on your country selection: 
B/G/H, D/K 

Colour system:
PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Channel Coverage:
VHF: 

E2-E12

UHF: 

E21-E69

CATV: 

S1-S20

HYPER:  S21-S41
D/K: 

R1-R12, R21-R69

Picture Tube:
Super Trinitron:
•KV-25RE10K: 25” (approx. 59 cm. 
   measured diagonally)
• KV-29RE10K: 29” (approx. 68 cm. 
   measured diagonally)

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21-pin Scart connector

 

(CENELEC standard)

 

including audio/video
input, RGB input, TV 
audio/video output.

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21-pin Scart connector
(CENELEC standard) 

including audio / video 

input, S video input, 

selectable audio / video 

output and Smartlink 

interface.

audio outputs (Left/
Right) - phono jacks 

Front Terminals
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q3 S Video input – 4 pin DIN

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…3   video input – phono jack

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3   audio input – phono jacks

           headphones jack 

Ecological Paper- Totally Chlorine Free   

 

2 x 14 W (music power)
2 x 7 W (RMS)

Power Consumption:
• KV-25RE10K: 87 W
• KV-29RE10K: 94 W

Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W 

Dimensions (w x h x d) :
• KV-25RE10K: Approx. 593 x 502 x 506 mm.
• KV-29RE10K: Approx. 676 x 557 x 525 mm.

Weight:
• KV-25RE10K: Approx. 33.2 Kg.
• KV-29RE10K: Approx. 43.5 Kg.

Accessories supplied:
1 Remote Control (RM-887)
2 Batteries (IEC designated) 

Other features:
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext
• Sleep Timer
• SmartLink (direct link between your TV set
  and a compatible VCR. For more

information on SmartLink, please refer to

  the Instruction Manual of your VCR).
• TV system Autodetection.

Remove the rear cover fixing screws indicated and withdraw the rear cover whilst applying minimal pressure on the top of the
beznet. Take care when removing the rear cover not to damage the speaker cables, as speakers are fitted inside the rear cover.

To remove lift the main bracket rear slightly and slide the
chassis away from the beznet. Ensure that the interconnecting
leads are released from their purse locks to prevent damage
being caused.

When refitting the chassis ensure that the main
bracket is located in the beznet guide slots before
sliding the chassis forwards. Refit the
interconnecting leads in their respective purse locks.

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Position the chassis as indicated to access the solder side
of the PWB’s. To gain access to the A Board follow the
instructions on page 17. [Removal and Replacement of the
main bracket bottom plates ].

To remove the H1 board release the three clips circled and ease
the board gently away from the support bracket.

Ensure that wires do not touch heatsinks and high temperature
hotspots. All wires must be kept at a minimum distance of
20mm away from the EHT lead

To remove the  A Board release the clips circled and
ease the board gently away from the support bracket.

a

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

1

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

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

b

b

c

1 .

To prevent damaging the surface of the anode-cap do not use
sharp materials.

2 .

Do not apply too great a pressure on the rubber, as this may cause
damage to the anode connector.

3 .

A metal fitting called a shatter hook terminal is fitted inside the
rubber cap.

4 .

Do not turn the rubber foot over excessively, this may cause
damage if the shatter hook sticks out.

High voltage remains in the CRT even
after the power is disconnected. To
avoid electric shock, discharge CRT
before attempting to remove the anode
cap. Short between anode and CRT
coated earth ground strap.

Coated Earth
Ground Strap

1.

Discharge the anode of the CRT and remove the anode cap.

2.

Unplug all interconnecting leads from the Deflection yoke, neck
assy, degaussing coils and CRT grounding strap.

3.

Remove the C Board from the CRT.

4.

Remove the chassis assembly.

5.

Loosen the Neck assembly fixing screw and remove.

6.

Loosen the Deflection yoke fixing screw and remove.

7.

Place the set with the CRT face down on a cushion and remove
the Degaussing Coil holders.

8.

Remove the Degaussing Coils.

9.

Remove the CRT grounding strap and spring tentioners.

10. Unscrew the four CRT fixing screws [ located on each CRT

corner ] and remove the CRT.
[Take care not to handle the CRT by the neck.]

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