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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

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.

 

Press MENU.

 

Press + or – to select the
CH PRESET icon (

), then

press ENTER.

 

Press + or – to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.

Select the program
number to which you
want to preset a channel.

(1) Make sure “PR” is

selected , then press
ENTER.

(2) Press + or – until the

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

C H   P R E S E T

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M
S K I P : P R 0 5   O N
T V   S Y S : B / G
C O L   S Y S : AU TO

A U T O   P R O G R A M

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : B / G

V H F   L O W

F I N E : A U T O

P R :

0 1

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : B / G

V H F   L O W

F I N E : A U T O

P R :

0 1

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : B / G
V H F   L OW
F I N E : A U T O

P R :

1 0

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Select the desired
channel.

(1) Press + or – to select

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

(2) Press + or – 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 + or – to select

TV SYS, then press
ENTER.

(2) Press + or – until the

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

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : B / G

F I N E : A U T O

P R : 1 0

V H F   L O W

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : B / G

F I N E : A U T O

P R : 1 0

V H F   L O W

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S :      

D / K

V H F   L O W        
F I N E : A U T O

P R : 1 0            

M

B / G

  I    

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

V H F   L O W
F I N E : A U T O

P R : 1 0

T V   S Y S :

M

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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 + or – to select

FINE, then press
ENTER.

(2) Press + or – to select

MANUAL, then press
ENTER.

(3) Press + or – until you

are satisfied with the
picture and sound
quality, then press
ENTER.

Press MENU.

Note
• The TV system (TV SYS) and the fine tuning (FINE) settings are

memorized for each program number.

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : M        

 

 

V H F   L O W        

P R : 1 0          

F I N E :

M A N U A L  

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : M       M A N U A L      
V H F   L O W        
F I N E :

P R : 1 0        

   

A U T O

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M

T V   S Y S : M      

   

 

V H F   L O W        
F I N E :

P R : 1 0  

A U T O

M A N U A L

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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

TV SYS

COL SYS

SKIP

Press MENU.

Press + or – to select the
CH PRESET icon (

), then

press ENTER.

Press + or – to select the
desired option (e.g., SKIP),
then press ENTER.

preset channels automatically.

preset channels manually. See “Presetting channels
manually” on page 26 and 27.

select the TV system. See “Presetting channels manually”
on page 27.

select the color system. Normally, set this to “AUTO”.

skip unwanted or unused program numbers.
1 Press + or – until the unused or unwanted program

number appears, then press ENTER.

2 Press + or – to select “ON”, then press ENTER.

To put the skipped program number back on, select
“OFF”, then press ENTER.

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

“Introducing the menu system” on page 19 and “How to use the menu”
on page 20.

Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked

automatically.

C H   P R E S E T

M A N U A L   P R O G R A M
S K I P : P R 0 5   O N
T V   S Y S : B / G
C O L   S Y S : AU TO

A U T O   P R O G R A M

C H   P R E S E T

AUT O P ROGR

MA N UA L

SK I P :

P R

P RO

TV

S Y S :

:

B / G ON

COL

S Y S AU

OF F

1 0

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Additional Information

Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the u indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

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

Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.

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

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
u

 indicator flashes.

Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

u

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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 .

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
(page 4)

• Display the CH PRESET menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to
preset the channel again. (page 26)

• 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.

• 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 (page 27),
then select “AUTO PROGRAM” to
preset the channels again. (page 29)

• If the sound of some channels is noisy,

select the channel, then  display the CH
PRESET menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).
(page 27)

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press u (power).

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

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

• 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.

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Additional Information

• Press 

¸

 + to increase the volume level.

• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.

• Press A/B 

 until a better sound is

heard. (KV-XF25M65/XF29M65 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.

(page 28).

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• Display the A/V CONTROL menu and

select “ADJUST” of PICTURE MODE,
then adjust the COLOR level. (page 21
and 22)

• Display the CH PRESET menu and

check the color system (COL SYS)
setting (usually set this to AUTO).
(page 29)

• 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 U (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.

• 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.

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Additional Information

u

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)

• Adjust the antenna direction.Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Press A/B 

 until a better sound is

heard.

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• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

(page 28)

• Display the SET UP menu and adjust

“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen. (page 25)

• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

(page 28)

• Contact your nearest Sony service

center. (page 30)

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• 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.