Sony KV-29LS60B 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 this: 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, DVD
and Digital Set Top Box receivers).
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 altered 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
MENU
OK
10
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Sound Adjustment
Ef
fect: Natural
T
reble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume:
On
OK
Sound Adjustment
Ef
fect: Natural
T
reble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume:
On
OK
Menu System
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
The
“Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to
alter the sound adjustments.
To do this: 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.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Effect Natural:
enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by using
“BBE High Definition Sound system”
*
.
Dynamic:
“BBE High Definition Sound system”
*
intensifies clarity
and presence of sound for better intelligibility and
musical realism.
Dolby
**
Virtual:
simulates the sound effect of Dolby Prologic surround.
Off:
flat
response.
Treble
Less
More
Bass
Less
More
Balance
Left
Right
Reset
Resets the sound to the factory preset levels.
Dual Sound:
•
For a stereo broadcast:
Mono
.
Stereo
.
•
For a bilingual broadcast:
Mono
(for mono channel if available).
A
(for channel 1).
B
(for channel 2).
Auto Volume:
On:
volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.
Off:
volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of the
broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).
•
If you are listening to the TV through headphones, the “Effect” option will automatically switched to
Off.
•
If you switch “Effect” to “Dolby Virtual”, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched
to
“Off” and vice versa.
*
The “BBE High Definition Sound system” 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. Teh word
“BBE” and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
**
This TV has been designed to create the “Dolby Surround” sound effect by simulating the sound
of four speakers with two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded.
The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer
to
“Connecting to external audio Equipment” on page 19).
**
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D
symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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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 this: 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 this: 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 this: 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
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PROGRAMME SORTING
The
“Programme Sorting” option in the “Set
Up” menu allows you to change the order in
which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on
the screen.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same way as in step 7 b)
of the section “Switching On the TV and
Automatically Tuning”.
PROGRAMME LABELS
The
“Programme Labels” option in the “Set
Up” menu allows you to name a channel using
up to five characters (letters or numbers).
To do this:
1
After selecting the option, press
, then
press
or
to select the programme
number with the channel you wish to name.
2
Press
. With the first element of the
Label
column highlighted, press
or
to select
a letter or number (select “-“ for a blank), then
press
to confirm this character. Select the
other four characters in the same way. Finally
press
OK
to store.
AV PRESET
The
“AV Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu
allows you to designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV.
To do this: 1
After selecting the option, press
, then
press
or
to select the input source you
wish to name (
AV1, AV2
and
AV3
are for the
rear Scarts and
AV4
for side connectors).
Then press
.
2
In the label column automatically appears a label:
a)
If you want to use one of the 6 predefined label (
CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD,
VIDEO
or
SAT
), press
or
to select
the desired label and finally press
OK
to
store.
b)
If you want to set a different label, select Edit
and press
. Then with the first
element highlighted, press
or
to
select a letter, number or “-“ for a blank, then press
to confirm this character.
Select the other four characters in the same way 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
u
ning
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
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/
C
ountry
Auto T
u
ning
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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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 selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service 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
PROG +
(
) or
PROG -
()
.
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:
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 select a sub page:
A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears
on the upper left corner will become from yellow to green colour and one or more arrows will
appear next to the page number. Press repeatedly
or
buttons on the remote control to
watch the desired sub page.
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
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ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
ra
mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Inde
x
Prog
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mme
Ne
ws
Spor
t
W
eather
25
153
101
98
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Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD
This remote control is default to operate basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVD and most of
Sony VCR when batteries are initially installed. To control other VCR and DVD major brands
and some Sony VCR models, please complete the following steps:
•Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list
below. On those brands that have more than one code, enter the first code number.
•Sony will endeavour to update the software according to market changes.
Therefore, please refer to code table included with the remote control for
latest code set.
1
Press the Media Selector button on the remote control repeatedly until the
required VCR or DVD green light is lit.
If Media Selector is on TV position, code numbers will not be stored.
2
Before the green light goes out, press and hold the yellow button for
approximately 6 seconds until the green light starts flashing.
3
Whilst the green light is flashing, enter all three digits of the code for your
brand using the number buttons on the remote control.
If your selected code is entered correctly, all three green lights will be lit
momentarily.
4
Turn on your brand VCR or DVD and check that the main functions work.
• If your device is not working or some of the functions do not work
please check you entered the correct code set or try the next code listed
against the brand.
• Your brand codes may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced within
a few minutes. To reset your brand DVD or VCR please repeat the
above steps. A small label is added inside the battery door to allow you
to record your brand codes.
• Not all brands are covered and not all models of every brand may be covered.
VCR Brand List
DVD Brand List
Brand Code
Brand
Code
SONY (VHS)
301, 302, 303, 308, 309
SONY
001
SONY (BETA)
303, 307, 310
AIWA
021
SONY (DV)
304, 305, 306
DENON
018, 027, 020, 002
AIWA
325, 331, 351
GRUNDIG
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
AKAI
326, 329, 330
HITACHI
025, 026, 015, 004
DAEWOO
342, 343
JVC
006, 017
GRUNDIG
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
KENWOOD
008
HITACHI
327, 333, 334
LG
015, 014
JVC
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,
LOEWE
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
354, 348, 349
MATSUI
013, 016
LG
332, 338
ONKYO
022
LOEWE
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
PANASONIC
018, 027, 020, 002
MATSUI
356, 357
PHILIPS
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
ORION
328
PIONEER
004
PANASONIC
321, 323
SAMSUNG
011, 014
PHILIPS
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318,
SANYO
007
358, 359
SHARP
019, 027
SAMSUNG
339, 340, 341, 345
THOMSON
012
SANYO
335, 336
TOSHIBA
003
SHARP
324
YAMAHA
018, 027, 020, 002
THOMSON
319, 350
TOSHIBA
337
Additional Information
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Specifications
Additional Information
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:
Flat Display FD Trinitron
29” (approx. 73 cm. measured
diagonally)
Rear Terminals
:
1/
1
21-pin scart connector
(CENELEC
standard)
including
audio/video
input, RGB input, TV
audio/video output.
:
2/
2
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
Side 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.
Recycled Paper
Sound Output:
2 x 20 W (music power)
2 x 10 W (RMS)
Woofer:
30 W (music power)
15 W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
130 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.3 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:
•
100 Hz picture
•
Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext (250 page TEXT
memory)
•
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.
•
BBE.
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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Additional Information
If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
Never open the casing yourself.
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
:
3/
q
3
.
Remote control does not function.
The standby indicator
on the TV
flashes.
Solution
•
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
TV
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 “Detail Set Up” 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 to the “Language/Country”
menu and select the country in which you operate the TV set. For Cyrillic languages, we recommend 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 “Auto” 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”.
• Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set
according to the device you are using (VCR, TV or DVD).
• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD
even when the Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as explained on “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” chapter of this instruction manual.
• Replace the batteries.
• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
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