Sony KV-32FX68B Service Manual ▷ View online
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
1
Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.
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
/
/
or
.
•To confirm and store your selection, press OK.
3
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.
Menu System
Menu Guide
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
the picture settings.
The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
the picture settings.
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter
press
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:
adjustment.
This menu also allows you to customise the
picture mode based on the programme you are
watching:
Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and
Digital Set Top Box receivers).
Personal (for individual settings).
Movie (for films).
Movie (for films).
•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.
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.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
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:
buttons on the remote control to operate the menu system:
10
Menu System
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
Effect
Natural:
Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by
using “BBE High Definition Sound system”
using “BBE High Definition Sound system”
*
.
Dynamic:
“BBE High Definition Sound system”
*
intensifies
clarity and presence of sound for better intelligibility
and musical realism.
and musical realism.
Dolby
**
Virtual: Simulates the sound effect of “Dolby Surround Pro
Logic”.
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.
Stereo.
•
For a bilingual broadcast:
Mono (for mono channel if available).
A (for channel 1).
B (for channel 2).
A (for channel 1).
B (for channel 2).
Auto Volume
Off: Volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.
On: Volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of
On: 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 be
switched to “Off”.
switched to “Off”.
•
If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically
be switched to “Off” and vice versa.
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. The
word “BBE” and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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 18).
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 18).
**
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
K
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
the sound settings.
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
the sound settings.
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter,
press
press
. Then press repeatedly
/
/
or
to
adjust it and finally press OK to store the new
adjustment.
adjustment.
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Sound Adjustment
Effect: Natural
Treble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
Treble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
OK
Sound Adjustment
Effect: Natural
Treble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
Treble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
OK
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Menu System
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 / Function
MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the
“Set Up” menu allows you to:
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the
“Set Up” menu allows you to:
a)
i
Preset channels or the VCR channel one
by one to the programme order of your
choice. To do this:
by one to the programme order of your
choice. To do this:
After selecting the ”Manual Programme
Preset” option, press
Preset” option, press
then with
Programme option highlighted press
.
Press
or
to select on which
programme number you want to preset the
channel (for VCR, select programme
number “0”). Then press
channel (for VCR, select programme
number “0”). Then press
.
ii
The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the
“Language/Country” menu.
“Language/Country” menu.
After selecting the System option, press
. Then press
or
to select the TV Broadcast system
(B/G for western European countries, L for France or I for United Kingdom). Then press
.
iii
After selecting the Channel option, press
. Then press
or
to select the channel tuning (“C”
for terrestrial channel or “S” for cable channels). Next press
. After that, press the number
buttons to enter directly the channel number of the TV broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal.
If you do not know the channel number, press
If you do not know the channel number, press
or
to search for it. When you tune the desired
channel, press OK twice to store.
Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.
Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.
b)
Label a channel using up to five characters.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name
appears on the screen, select the Label option and press
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name
appears on the screen, select the Label option and press
. Next press
or
to select a letter,
number or “-“ for a blank. Press
to confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the
same way. After selecting all the characters, press OK twice to store.
c)
Fine tune the broadcast reception. Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best
possible picture, however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception
in case the picture is distorted.
To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT
option and press
possible picture, however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception
in case the picture is distorted.
To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT
option and press
. Next press
or
to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally
press OK twice to store.
d)
Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip
appears on the screen, select the Skip option and press
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip
appears on the screen, select the Skip option and press
. Next press
or
to select Yes.
Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “No” instead of “Yes” in the step above.
e)
View and record scrambled channels when using a decoder connected to Scart
i3/r3 directly
or through a VCR.
This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the ‘Language/
Country’ menu.
Country’ menu.
To do this: select the Decoder option and press
. Next press
or
to select On. Finally press
OK twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Set Up
Language
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
Set Up
Language
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
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Teletext
To switch on Teletext:
After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish
to view, press
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 make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not available. If this is the
Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not available. If this is the
case, input another page number.
To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + (
Press PROG + (
) or PROG - (
).
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press
. Press it again to cancel teletext mode.
To freeze a teletext page:
Press
Press
/
. Press it again to cancel the freeze.
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press
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 change from white to green and one or more arrows will appear next to the page number.
Repeatedly press the
A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears on the upper
left corner will change from white to green and one or more arrows will appear next to the page number.
Repeatedly press the
or
buttons on the remote control to watch the desired sub page.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .
Press .
Fastext
Teletext
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
101
98
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.
service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext,
use the remote control buttons as indicated below.
Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the
bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to
access the page corresponding to your menu choice.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the
bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to
access the page corresponding to your menu choice.
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1
3
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD
In its default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs
and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models),
please complete the following steps:
and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models),
please complete the following steps:
Additional Information
•
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.
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
the code table included with the remote control for the latest code set.
the code table included with the remote control for the latest code set.
1
Press the Media Selector button on the remote control repeatedly until the required
green light (VCR or DVD) is lit.
green light (VCR or DVD) 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.
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 of
VCR or DVD using the number buttons on the remote control.
VCR or DVD using the number buttons on the remote control.
If your selected code is entered correctly, all three green lights will be lit
momentarily.
momentarily.
4
Turn on your 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 that you entered the correct code set or try the next code listed against
the brand.
the brand.
• Your brand codes may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced within a few
minutes. To reset your brand of 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.
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)
SONY (BETA)
SONY (DV)
AIWA
AKAI
DAEWOO
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC
SONY (BETA)
SONY (DV)
AIWA
AKAI
DAEWOO
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC
LG
LOEWE
MATSUI
ORION
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
LOEWE
MATSUI
ORION
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SHARP
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
SANYO
SHARP
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
301, 302, 303, 308, 309
303, 307, 310
304, 305, 306
325, 331, 351
326, 329, 330
342, 343
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
327, 333, 334
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,
354, 348, 349
332, 338
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
356, 357
328
321, 323
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318,
358, 359
339, 340, 341, 345
335, 336
324
319, 350
337
303, 307, 310
304, 305, 306
325, 331, 351
326, 329, 330
342, 343
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
327, 333, 334
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,
354, 348, 349
332, 338
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
356, 357
328
321, 323
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318,
358, 359
339, 340, 341, 345
335, 336
324
319, 350
337
SONY
AIWA
DENON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC
KENWOOD
LG
LOEWE
MATSUI
ONKYO
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SHARP
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
AIWA
DENON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC
KENWOOD
LG
LOEWE
MATSUI
ONKYO
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SHARP
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
001
021
018, 027, 020, 002
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
025, 026, 015, 004
006, 017
008
015, 014
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
013, 016
022
018, 027, 020, 002
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
004
011, 014
007
019, 027
012
003
018, 027, 020, 002
021
018, 027, 020, 002
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
025, 026, 015, 004
006, 017
008
015, 014
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
013, 016
022
018, 027, 020, 002
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
004
011, 014
007
019, 027
012
003
018, 027, 020, 002
Trinitron
Sony Corporation Printed in UK
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Recyclable
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
Never open the casing yourself.
Never open the casing yourself.
Problem
Solution
No picture (screen is dark) and no
sound.
sound.
•
Check the aerial connection.
•
Plug the TV in and press the
! button on the front of the
TV.
•
If the standby indicator
1 is on, press TV I/1 button on
the remote control.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark),
but good sound.
but good sound.
•
Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu
and select “Reset” to return to the factory settings.
and select “Reset” to return to the factory settings.
No picture or no menu information
from equipment connected to the
Scart connector.
from equipment connected to the
Scart connector.
•
Check that the optional equipment is on and press the
t
button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input
symbol is displayed on the screen.
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Good picture, no sound.
•
Press the
2+ button on the remote control.
•
Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” in the “Detail Set Up”
menu.
menu.
•
Check that headphones are not connected.
No colour on colour programmes.
•
Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu
and select “Reset” to return to factory settings.
and select “Reset” to return to factory settings.
Distorted picture when changing
programmes or selecting teletext.
programmes or selecting teletext.
•
Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on
the rear of the TV.
the rear of the TV.
Picture slanted
•
Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation” option in
the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the picture slant.
the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the picture slant.
Noisy picture when viewing a TV
channel.
channel.
•
Using the menu system, select the “Manual Programme
Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning (AFT) to obtain better
picture reception.
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.
the “Detail Set Up” menu and select “Auto” to reduce the
noise in the picture.
No unscrambling or unstable picture
whilst viewing a scrambled channel
with a decoder connected through
the Scart connector
whilst viewing a scrambled channel
with a decoder connected through
the Scart connector
i3/r3.
•
Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. Then enter
to “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV3 Output” to “TV”.
to “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV3 Output” to “TV”.
•
Check that the decoder is not connected on the scart
i2/ 2.
Remote control does not function.
•
Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set to
the device you are using (VCR, TV or DVD).
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.
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.
The standby indicator
1 on the TV
flashes.
•
Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
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Specifications
Additional Information
TV system:
I
I
Colour system:
PAL
SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
PAL
SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Channel Coverage:
I: UHF B21-B69
I: UHF B21-B69
Picture Tube:
Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE:
•KV-32FX68U: 32” (approx. 82 cm.
measured diagonally)
•KV-28FX68U: 28” (approx. 71 cm.
measured diagonally)
Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE:
•KV-32FX68U: 32” (approx. 82 cm.
measured diagonally)
•KV-28FX68U: 28” (approx. 71 cm.
measured diagonally)
Rear Terminals
1/
1
21-pin scart connector
(CENELEC standard)
(CENELEC standard)
including
audio/video
input, RGB input, TV audio/
video output.
video output.
2/
2
21-pin
Scart
connector
(CENELEC standard)
including audio / video
input, RGB input, monitor
audio/video output.
input, RGB input, monitor
audio/video output.
3
/
3
21-pin
Scart
connector
(SMARTLINK) (CENELEC
standard) including audio /
video input, S video input,
selectable audio / video
output and Smartlink
interface.
standard) including audio /
video input, S video input,
selectable audio / video
output and Smartlink
interface.
Audio outputs (Left/Right) -
phono jacks
phono jacks
S
Side Terminals
4
S Video input – 4 pin DIN
4
video input – phono jack
4
audio input – phono jacks
headphones jack
Sound Output:
2 x 20 W (music power)
2 x 10 W (RMS)
Woofer:
30 W (music power)
15 W (RMS)
2 x 20 W (music power)
2 x 10 W (RMS)
Woofer:
30 W (music power)
15 W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
KV-32FX68U: 130 W
KV-28FX68U: 125 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.3 W
KV-32FX68U: 130 W
KV-28FX68U: 125 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.3 W
Dimensions (w x h x d):
KV-32FX68U: approx. 882 x 567 x 562 mm.
KV-28FX68U: approx. 797 x 519 x 523 mm.
KV-32FX68U: approx. 882 x 567 x 562 mm.
KV-28FX68U: approx. 797 x 519 x 523 mm.
Weight:
KV-32FX68U: approx. 65 Kg.
KV-28FX68U: approx. 45 Kg.
KV-32FX68U: approx. 65 Kg.
KV-28FX68U: approx. 45 Kg.
Accessories supplied:
1 Remote Control (RM-932)
2 Batteries (IEC designated)
1 Remote Control (RM-932)
2 Batteries (IEC designated)
Other features:
•
•
100 Hz picture
•
Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext (250 page TEXT
memory)
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).
and a compatible VCR. For more information
on Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction
Manual of your VCR).
•
Dolby Virtual.
•
BBE Digital
•
Auto Format.
•
ACI (Auto Channel Installation).
S
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