Sony KV-29LS30E Service Manual ▷ View online
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the
following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system:
1
Press the
MENU
button to switch the first level menu on.
Menu System
2
• To highlight the desired menu or option, press
or
.
• To enter to the selected menu or option, press
.
• To return to the last menu or option, press
.
• To alter settings of your selected option, press
/
/
o
r
.
• To confirm and store your selection, press
OK
.
3
Press the
MENU
button to remove the menu from the screen.
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Menu Guide
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
The
“Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to
alter the picture adjustments.
To do that: after selecting the item you want to
alter press
, then press repeatedly
/
/
or
to adjust it and finally press
OK
to
store the new adjustment.
This menu also allows you to customise the
picture mode based on the programme you are
watching:
Personal
(for individual settings).
Live
(for live broadcast programmes).
Movie
(for films).
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
•
Brightness, Colour
and
Sharpness
can only be alterated if “Personal” mode is selected.
•
Hue
is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).
•
Select
Reset
and press
OK
to reset the picture to the factory preset levels.
MENU
K
MENU
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Menu System
SLEEP TIMER
The
“Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu
allows you to select a time period for the TV to
switch itself automatically into the standby
mode.
To do that: after selecting the option press
,
then press
or
to set the time period delay
(max. of 4 hours) and finally press
OK
to store.
•
While watching the TV, you can press the
button on the remote control to display the
time
remaining.
•
One minute before the TV switches itself into
standby mode, the time remaining is displayed on
the TV screen automatically.
LANGUAGE / COUNTRY
The
“Language/Country” option in the “Set
Up” menu allows you to select the language that the menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select the country in which you wish to operate the TV set.
To do that: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same way as in the steps 2 and 3 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning”.
AUTO TUNING
The
“Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up”
menu allows you to automatically search for and store all available TV channels.
To do that: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same way as in TV steps 5 and 6 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning”.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
T
imer
Sleep
T
imer: Of
f
OK
T
imer
Sleep
T
imer: Of
f
OK
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Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Set Up
Language/Country
Auto
T
uning
Programme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
Set Up
Language/
Country
Auto T
uning
P
rogramme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual P
rogramme P
reset
Det
ail Set Up
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Set Up
Language/
Country
Auto T
uning
P
rogramme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual P
rogramme P
reset
Det
ail Set Up
OK
Set Up
Language/
Country
Auto T
uning
P
rogramme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual P
rogramme P
reset
Det
ail Set Up
OK
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Menu System
RGB CENTRING
When connecting an RGB source, such as a
“PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the
horizontal position of the picture. In that case,
you can readjust it through the “RGB Centring”
option in the “Detail Set Up”.
To do that: while watching an RGB source select
the
“RGB Centring” option and press
. Then
press
or
to adjust the centre of the
picture between –10 and +10. Finally press
OK
to confirm and store.
PICTURE ROTATION
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture
might slant. In this case, you can correct the
pictures slant by using the option “Picture
Rotation” in the “Detail Set Up” menu.
To do that: after selecting the option, press
.
Then press
or
to correct any slant of the
picture between -5 and +5 and finally press
OK
to store.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Set Up
Language/
Country
Auto T
uning
P
rogramme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual P
rogramme P
reset
Det
ail Set Up
OK
Det
a
il Set Up
Noise Reduction:
A
V2 Output:
R
G
B Centring:
Pictur
e Rot
ation:
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Set Up
Language/
Country
Auto T
uning
P
rogramme Sorting
P
rogamme Labels
A
V
P
reset
Manual P
rogramme P
reset
Det
ail Set Up
OK
Det
ail Set Up
Noise Reduction:
A
V2 Output:
R
G
B Centring:
Pictur
e Rot
ation:
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the
teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To
operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below.
Make sure to use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors
may
occur.
To Switch On Teletext :
After select the channel (TV Broadcast) which carries the teletext you wish
to view, press
.
To Select a Teletext page:
Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
•
If you have made a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because this page is not available. In that case,
input another page number
To access the next or preceding page:
Press
PROGR +
(
) or
PROGR -
()
.
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press
. Press it again to cancel teletext mode.
To freeze a teletext page:
Some teletext pages have sub-pages which follow on automatically. To stop them, press
/
. Press it again to cancel the freeze.
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press
/
. Press it again to conceal the information.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .
Fastext
Fastext service lets you access pages with one button push.
While you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at
the bottom of the teletext page. Press the colour button (red, green, yellow or blue) to access
the corresponding page.
Teletext
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
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Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
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mme
Ne
ws
Spor
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W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
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Ne
ws
Spor
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W
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25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
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Prog
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Spor
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W
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25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
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Prog
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Spor
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25
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101
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TELETEXT
Inde
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25
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25
153
101
98
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to
your TV set. (Connecting cables are not supplied).
Connecting a VCR:
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction
manual. We recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart
lead, tune in the VCR test signal to TV programme number “0” by using “Manual Programme
Preset” option. (for details how to manual programme, see page 13, step a).
Also refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your
VCR.
Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on
Smartlink, please refer to the instruction manual of your VCR.
If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR by using a Scart lead to
the Scart
:
2/
q
F
.
If you have connected a decoder to a VCR which supports Smartlink
feature:
Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after entering in the
“Decoder*” option, select “On” (by using
or
). Repeat this option for each scrambling
signal.
*This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Country”
menu.
Additional Information
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Specifications 29LS30
Additional Information
TV system:
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:
Flat Display FD Trinitron
29” (approx. 73 cm. measured
diagonally)
Rear Terminals
:
1/
21-pin scart connector
(CENELEC
standard)
including
audio/video
input, RGB input, TV
audio/video output.
:
2/
q
21-pin Scart connector
(SMARTLINK)
(CENELEC standard) including audio / video input, S video input, selectable audio / video output and Smartlink interface.
audio outputs (Left/
Right) - phono jacks
Front Terminals
q
3 S Video input - 4 pin DIN
…
3 video input – phono jack
3 audio input – phono jacks
headphones jack
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Sound Output:
2 x 14 W (music power)
2 x 7 W (RMS)
Woofer:
20 W (music power)
10 W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
94 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) :
Approx. 771 x 592 x 553 mm.
Weight:
Approx. 49 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.
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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Additional Information
Problem
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
Noisy picture when viewing a TV
channel.
No unscrambling or unstable picture
whilst viewing a scrambling channel
with a decoder connected through
the Scart connector
:
2/
q
.
Remote control does not function.
The standby indicator
on the TV
flashes even though the “On Timer”
function is not in use.
Solution
•
Check the aerial connection.
• Plug the TV in and press the
button on the front of
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” is “On” on the “Sound
Adjustment” menu.
• 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 to the “Language/
Country” menu and select the country in which you
operate the TV set. For Cyrillic languages, we
agreement to select Russia country in the case that 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
“On” to reduce the noise in the picture.
• Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu.
Then enter to “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV2
Output” to “TV”.
• Replace the batteries.
• Contact to your nearest Sony service centre.
In case of problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never open the
casing yourself.
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Specifications 29LS35
Additional Information
TV system:
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:
Flat Display FD Trinitron
29” (approx. 73 cm. measured
diagonally)
Rear Terminals
:
1/
21-pin scart connector
(CENELEC
standard)
including
audio/video
input, RGB input, TV
audio/video output.
:
2/
q
21-pin Scart connector
(SMARTLINK)
(CENELEC standard) including audio / video input, S video input, selectable audio / video output and Smartlink interface.
audio outputs (Left/
Right) - phono jacks
Front Terminals
q
3 S Video input - 4 pin DIN
…
3 video input – phono jack
3 audio input – phono jacks
headphones jack
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Ecological Paper- Totally Chlorine Free
Sound Output:
2 x 14 W (music power)
2 x 7 W (RMS)
Woofer:
20 W (music power)
10 W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
94 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) :
Approx. 771 x 592 x 553 mm.
Weight:
Approx. 49 Kg.
Accessories supplied:
1 Remote Control (RM-932)
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.
•
Dolby Virtual.
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