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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

The “PROGRAM SETUP” menu allows you to change the program
settings.

Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu.

Select “PR” and press
ENTER. Press V or v to
select the desired
channel you want to
adjust, then press ENTER.

Press V or v to select
the desired item (e.g.,
”CHILD LOCK”), then
press ENTER.

“PR”

select the desired channel.

“SKIP”

skip unwanted or unused program number.
Press V or v to select “ON”, then press ENTER.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press ENTER.

“CHILD LOCK”

prevent children from watching this selected channel.
Press V or v to select “ON”, then press ENTER.
The lock symbol (   ) appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press ENTER.
If you preset a locked channel, that channel will be unlocked
automatically.

“FAVORITE CH”

program channels for direct selection.
Press V or v to select one of the six favorite channel numbers
(if you decide not to make any changes, select “   ”),
then press ENTER.
To view the selected favorite channel, refer page 13.

To continue adjusting other channels, press V or v to select “PR”, then
repeat step 2 and 3.

Press MENU.

UP

F A VOR I T E CH : – –

PROGRAM S E T

CH I L D L OCK : OF F

S K I P : OF F

PR :

1 4

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

UP

F A VOR I T E C

: – –

PROGRAM S E T

CH I L D L OCK

:

S K I P : ON

PR : 1 4

O N

OF F

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select the
“CH PRESET” icon (

),

then press ENTER.

Press V or v to select the
desired item (e.g.,
“AUTO PROGRAM”),
then press ENTER.

“AUTO PROGRAM”

“MANUAL PROGRAM”

“TV SYS”

Press MENU.

Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

 on page 21.

RAM

VH

AU TO PROG

F L OW

T V

PR

S Y S : AU TO

0 1

:

R

T V

CH PRE S E T

S Y S : B / G

MANUA L PROGRAM

AM+ + +

O PROG

AU T

preset channels automatically.

preset channels manually. See Presetting channels
manually

 on page 32.

change the TV system.
Press V or v to select either “B/G”, “I”, “D/K” or “M”,
then press ENTER.

The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to
adjust the setup of your TV. For
example, you can receive a channel with
a weak signal that fails to be tuned in by
automatic presetting.

V/b/v/B/ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

 

After selecting “MANUAL
PROGRAM”, select the
program number to which you
want to preset a channel.

(1) Make sure “PR” is

selected , then press
ENTER.

(2) Press V or v until the

program number you
want to preset (e.g.,
program number
“10”) appears on the
menu, then press ENTER.

Tip
• You can also select the program number with the PROGR +/– or number buttons.

Select the desired channel.

(1) Press V or v to select

either “VHF LOW”,
“VHF HIGH” or “UHF”,
then press ENTER.

(2) Press V or v until the

desired channel
picture appears on
the TV screen, then
press ENTER.

If the sound of the desired
channel is abnormal, select
the appropriate TV system.

(1) Press V or v to select

“TV SYS”, then press
ENTER.

(2) Press V or v until the

sound becomes
normal (e.g., “M”),
then press ENTER.

PR

0 1

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S : B / G

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

PR

1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S : B / G

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

ENTER

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S : B / G

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S : B / G

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S :

M

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I G

/ K

T V S Y S :

I

B / G

F I NE : AU TO

L OW

M

D

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

If you are not satisfied with
the picture and sound
quality, you may improve
them by using fine tuning.

(1) Press V or v to select

“FINE”, then press
ENTER.

(2) Press V or v to select

“MANUAL”, then press
ENTER.

(3) Press V, b, v or B until

the picture and sound
quality are optimal,
then press ENTER.

The + or – icon on the
menu flashes while
tuning.

If the TV signal is too strong
and the picture is distorted,
you may reduce the TV
receiving sensitivity.

(1) Press V or v to select

“

 SENS”, then press

ENTER.

(2) Press V or v to select

“LOW”, then press
ENTER.

Press MENU.

Notes
• If you preset a locked channel (“CHILD LOCK”), that particular channel

will be unlocked automatically (see page 30).

• The TV system (“TV SYS”), “

 SENS” and the fine tuning (“FINE”)

settings are memorized for each program number.

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS :

L O W

T V S Y S : M

F I NE : MANUA L

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS :

T V S Y S : M

L O W

H I GH

F I NE : MANUA

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I GH

T V S Y S : M

F I NE :

MANUA L

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I G

T V S Y S : M

MANUA L

AU TO

F I NE :

L OW

PR 1 0

:

RAM

UH F

MANUA L PROG

S ENS : H I G

T V S Y S : M

MANUA L

AU TO

F I NE :

L OW

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

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Additional Information

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.

Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.

Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.

Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

1

PROGR

MENU

AUTO
PROGR

ENTER

SELECT

L(MONO)

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Additional Information

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• Channel presetting is

inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The antenna type is

inappropriate.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is

low.

• Broadcast signals are

too strong.

• The TV system setting

or channel presetting
is inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The power cord,

antenna or VCR is not
connected.

• The TV is not turned

on.

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset
the channel again.

• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).

Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM”. Then,
select “

 SENS: LOW”.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• If the sound of all the channels are noisy,

display the “CH PRESET” menu and
check the TV system (“TV SYS”) setting,
then select “AUTO PROGRAM” to preset
the channels again.

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then display the “CH
PRESET” menu and select the appropriate
TV system (“TV SYS”).

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press ?/1 (power).

• Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn

off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.

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Additional Information

• The volume level is

too low.

• The sound is muted.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• There is local

interference from cars,
neon signs, hair
dryers, power
generators, etc.

• Broadcast signals are

reflected by nearby
mountains or
buildings.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Use of a booster is

inappropriate.

• The color level setting

is too low.

• The color system

setting is
inappropriate.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• The magnetic

disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.

• The stereo reception

setting is
inappropriate.

• Press 2 + to increase the volume level.

• Press % to cancel the muting.

• Press A/B until a good sound is heard.

(KV–XA34M66/XA29M66 only)

• Do not use a hair dryer or other

equipment near the TV.

• Adjust the antenna direction for

minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.

• Use a highly directional antenna.

• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• Display the “PICTURE” menu and select

“ADJUST” of “PICTURE MODE”, then
adjust the “COLOR” level.

• Display the “SETUP” menu and check the

color system (“COLOR SYS”) setting
(usually set this to “AUTO”).

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Keep external speakers or other electrical

equipment away from the TV. Do not
move the TV while the TV is turned on.
Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five minutes, then
turn it on again.

• Press A/B until “AUTO” appears on the

screen.

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Additional Information

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• The channel carries no

Teletext broadcast.

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is

too low.

• The terrestrial

magnetism
affects your TV set.

• There is interference

from external sources,
e.g., heavy
machineries, nearby
broadcast station.

• Your TV may need

service.

• Changes in room

temperature
sometimes make the
TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a
noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.

• The TV’s demagnetizing

function is working.
This does not indicate
a malfunction.

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Press A/B until a good sound is heard.

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• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Display the “SETUP” menu and adjust

“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen.

• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.

• Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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