Sony KV-XF25M80 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the
Channel Preset
(CH PRESET)
setting
Channel Preset
(CH PRESET)
setting
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.
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.
Presetting channels manually
1
Press MENU.
2
Press + or – to select the
CH PRESET icon (
CH PRESET icon (
), then
press ENTER.
3
Press + or – to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
4
Select the program
number to which you
want to preset a channel.
number to which you
want to preset a channel.
(1) Make sure “PR” is
selected , then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
(2) Press + or – until the
program number you
want to preset (e.g.,
program number 10)
appears on the menu,
then press ENTER.
want to preset (e.g.,
program number 10)
appears on the menu,
then press ENTER.
+/–/ENTER
MENU
FAVORITE
SOUND
MODE
PIC MODE
ENTER
MENU
A/B
SURROUND
ENTER
ENTER
+
+
+ +
ENTER
+
+ +
ENTER
+
+ +
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the Channel Preset (CH PRESET) setting (continued)
5
Select the desired
channel.
channel.
(1) Press + or – to select
either VHF LOW, VHF
HIGH or UHF, then
press ENTER.
HIGH or UHF, then
press ENTER.
(2) Press + or – until the
desired channel
picture appears on
the TV screen, then
press ENTER.
picture appears on
the TV screen, then
press ENTER.
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If the sound of the
desired channel is
abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
desired channel is
abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
(1) Press + or – to select
TV SYS, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
(2) Press + or – until the
sound becomes
normal (e.g., M), then
press ENTER.
normal (e.g., M), then
press ENTER.
ENTER
ENTER
+
+ +
ENTER
ENTER
+
+
+
+
+ +
+
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
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If you are not satisfied
with the picture and
sound quality, you may
improve them by using
fine tuning.
with the picture and
sound quality, you may
improve them by using
fine tuning.
(1) Press + or – to select
FINE, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
(2) Press + or – to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
(3) Press + or – until the
picture and sound
quality are optimal,
then press ENTER.
quality are optimal,
then press ENTER.
The + or – icon on the
menu flashes while
tuning.
menu flashes while
tuning.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Note
• The TV system (TV SYS) and the fine tuning (FINE) settings are
• The TV system (TV SYS) and the fine tuning (FINE) settings are
memorized for each program number.
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
+
+ +
+
+ +
+
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing other CH PRESET menu options
1
Press MENU.
2
Press + or – to select the
CH PRESET icon (
CH PRESET icon (
), then
press ENTER.
3
Press + or – to select the
desired option (e.g., SKIP),
then press ENTER.
desired option (e.g., SKIP),
then press ENTER.
Select
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
TV SYS
COL SYS
SKIP
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
“Introducing the menu system” on page 14 and “How to use the menu”
on page 15.
on page 15.
Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked
automatically.
To
preset channels automatically.
preset channels manually. See “Presetting channels
manually” on page 21 and 22.
manually” on page 21 and 22.
select the TV system. See “Presetting channels manually”
on page 21 and 22.
on page 21 and 22.
select the color system. Normally, set this to “AUTO”.
skip unwanted or unused program numbers.
1 Press + or – until the unused or unwanted program
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.
“OFF”, then press ENTER.
ENTER
ENTER
+
+
Changing the Channel Preset (CH PRESET) setting (continued)
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
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.
problem with your TV, the u indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
1
Check that the u indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.
intervals.
2
Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.
3
Press U (main power) to turn off your TV.
4
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.
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
Front of TV
u indicator
Additional Information
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
(page 4)
(page 4)
• Display the CH PRESET menu and
select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset
the channel again. (page 21)
the channel again. (page 21)
• 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 22), then select “AUTO
PROGRAM” to preset the channels
again (page 24).
check the TV system (TV SYS) setting
(page 22), then select “AUTO
PROGRAM” to preset the channels
again (page 24).
• 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). (page 22)
PRESET menu and select the appropriate
TV system (TV SYS). (page 22)
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
• Press u (power).
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV about five seconds, then turn
it on again.
it on again.
• Connection is loose or the
cable is damaged.
• Channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
• Signal transmission is low.
• Broadcast signals are too
strong.
• The TV system (TV SYS)
setting or channel
presetting is inapproriate
or incomplete.
presetting is inapproriate
or incomplete.
• The power cord, antenna
or VCR is not connected.
• The TV is not turned on.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
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Additional Information
• Press ¸ + to increase the volume level.
• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.
• 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.
dealer for advice.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• 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. (pages 16
and 17)
then adjust the COLOR level. (pages 16
and 17)
• Display the CH PRESET menu and
check the color system (COL SYS)
setting (usually set this to AUTO).
(page 24)
setting (usually set this to AUTO).
(page 24)
• 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.
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.
Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color patches
• The volume level is too
low.
• The sound is muted.
• There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
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.
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may affect
the TV.
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
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Additional Information
• Display the SET UP menu and adjust
“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen. (page 20)
aligned to the TV screen. (page 20)
• Contact your nearest Sony service
center. (page 25)
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Picture slant
The u indicator on your
TV flashes red a number of
times between 3-second
intervals.
TV cabinet creaks.
A “boom” sound is heard
when the TV is turned on.
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
• The terrestrial magnetism
affects your TV set.
• 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.
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.
does not indicate a
malfunction.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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