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Advanced Operations
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Blocking the
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
You can lock some program numbers to
prevent children from watching certain
channels, by using the buttons on the
remote control.
prevent children from watching certain
channels, by using the buttons on the
remote control.
1
Select the program number you want to lock.
2
Press SELECT until “CHILD
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
3
Press + or – to select
“ON”.
“ON”.
The symbol appears on
the screen.
the screen.
To cancel, press + or – to
select “OFF”. The
symbol disappears from
the screen.
select “OFF”. The
symbol disappears from
the screen.
Note
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number
will be unlocked automatically.
CHILD LOCK: ON
1
CHILD LOCK: OFF
TV
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2
3
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6
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0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR
-/--
SELECT
+ or –
SELECT
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Viewing Teletext
(KV-AR29M81A/AR25M81A only)
TV stations broadcast an information
service called Teletext via some TV
channels. Teletext allows you to receive
various information, such as shares
market or news.
service called Teletext via some TV
channels. Teletext allows you to receive
various information, such as shares
market or news.
Displaying Teletext
1
Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.
2
Press
to display the
text.
A Teletext page (normally
the index page) is
displayed. If there is no
Teletext broadcast, “100” is
displayed at the top left
corner of the screen.
the index page) is
displayed. If there is no
Teletext broadcast, “100” is
displayed at the top left
corner of the screen.
To turn off Teletext
Press a.
TV
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2
3
4
6
7
8
9
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR
-/--
P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09
From Singapore
To PARIS
To OSAKA
To ROMA
To SYDNEY
Day Dep/Arr Flight Alrcraft
1.6 220/0588 SQ28 747
2 2130/1225 PA115 L15
3 2115/1330 SQ26 747
3 2115/1330 SQ26 747
2.7 2130/0745 SQ24 747
4 2300/0915 AZ487 747
4 2300/0915 AZ487 747
2.5 1000/1715 SQ6 747
4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10
4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10
1 2210/0610 SQ21A 747
2 2100/0835 SQ21A 747
2 2100/0835 SQ21A 747
a
A/B
x
(FASTEXT)
t
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Additional Teletext tasks
To
display a Teletext page on the TV
picture
picture
check the contents of a Teletext service
select a Teletext page
hold (pause) a Teletext display
reveal concealed information
(e.g., an answer to a quiz)
(e.g., an answer to a quiz)
enlarge the Teletext display
wait for a Teletext page while watching
a TV program
a TV program
* You can also select a Teletext page that appears in the colored column at
the bottom of the screen using the corresponding color-coded button on
the remote.
the remote.
Using FASTEXT
This feature allows you to quickly access a Teletext page that uses
FASTEXT. When a FASTEXT program is broadcasted, the colored
menus appear at the bottom of the screen. The colors of the menus
correspond to the red
FASTEXT. When a FASTEXT program is broadcasted, the colored
menus appear at the bottom of the screen. The colors of the menus
correspond to the red
x
, green
x
, yellow
x
, and blue
x
color-
coded buttons on the remote.
To access a FASTEXT menu
Press the color-coded button on the remote corresponding to the
menu you want. The menu page appears on the screen after several
seconds.
menu you want. The menu page appears on the screen after several
seconds.
Do this
Press
.
Each time you press
, the screen changes as
follows: Teletext
t Teletext and TV t TV.
Press
.
An overview of the Teletext contents and page
numbers appear on the screen.
numbers appear on the screen.
Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit
page number of the desired Teletext page. * If you
make a mistake, reenter the correct page number. To
access the next or previous page, press PROGR +/–.
page number of the desired Teletext page. * If you
make a mistake, reenter the correct page number. To
access the next or previous page, press PROGR +/–.
Press
to display the symbol “ z ” at the top left
corner of the screen. To resume normal Teletext
operation, press
operation, press
or
.
Press
.
To conceal the information, press the button again.
Press
.
Each time you press
, the Teletext display
changes as follows: Enlarge upper half
t Enlarge
lower half
t Normal size.
1 Enter the Teletext page number that you want to
refer to, then press
.
2 When the page number is displayed, press
to
show the text.
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Self-diagnosis function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
1
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red several times between three seconds
intervals.
intervals.
2
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.
3
Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
1
1
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
your TV.
Front of TV
1
indicator
2
L(MONO)
R
PROGR
SELECT
AUTO
PROGR
ENTER
SELECT
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