Sony KV-XG29M30 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Advanced Operations
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When receiving an A2 (German) program
Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs
Notes
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select
“MONO”. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural
program through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
program through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
Press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen.
To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until
“AUTO” appears on the screen.
“AUTO” appears on the screen.
Notes
• The “MONO” or “AUTO” setting is memorized for each program
• The “MONO” or “AUTO” setting is memorized for each program
position.
• You cannot receive stereo broadcast signal when the TV is in the “MONO”
setting. Normally set the TV to “AUTO”.
Broadcasting
On-screen display (Selected sound)
A2 (German) stereo
A2 (German) bilingual
System
NICAM
A2 (German)
Receiving area
Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia,
Thailand, etc.
Thailand, etc.
Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.
STEREO
MONO
(Stereo sound)
(Regular sound)
MONO
AUTO
MAIN
SUB
(Main sound)
(Sub sound)
Advanced Operations
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Viewing Teletext
(KV-XG29M81 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.
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 ;.
b
;
A/B
FASTEXT
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TV
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SOUND
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FAVORITE
PROGR
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P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09
Fom 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
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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Advanced Operations
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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 a Teletext page
(stop the page from scrolling)
(stop the page from scrolling)
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 of any page number that appears in the
colored column at the bottom of the screen using the corresponding color-
coded button on the remote.
coded button on 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, green, yellow, and blue color-coded buttons
on the remote.
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, green, yellow, and blue 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 n Teletext and TV n 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 “j” 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 n Enlarge
lower half n Normal size.
lower half n 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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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting Shortcuts
(For GE/Malaysia model only)
For better viewing, please check the following connections.
• Snowy
• Distorted
• Noisy/
picture
picture
distorted
sound
sound
Wall antenna
terminal
terminal
UHF
VHF
Booster
VCR
Check the antenna direction.
Incorrect antenna direction may cause:
Check the antenna
type.
type.
Wrong type of antenna
may cause:
may cause:
• No picture
• Snowy picture
Check connection
on the wall
antenna terminal.
on the wall
antenna terminal.
Loose connection may
cause:
cause:
• Snowy picture
• Distorted sound
Check if you need
booster to increase
signal level.
booster to increase
signal level.
Too strong signal level
may cause:
may cause:
• Distorted picture
• Noisy sound
Antenna connection
Additional Information
Additional Information
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P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09
Fom 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
2 2130/1225 PA115 L15
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
Connection
to TV
Check connection
on the VCR and on
the TV.
on the VCR and on
the TV.
Loose connection may
cause:
cause:
• Snowy picture
• Distorted sound
• No picture
For more information, please see
“Troubleshooting” on page 24 or
consult your dealer for guidance.
“Troubleshooting” on page 24 or
consult your dealer for guidance.
AC Connection
Check connection on
the AC socket.
the AC socket.
Loose connection may cause:
• no power
• no picture with no sound
• Double image
•
Missing
picture
Teletext
characters
characters
Additional Information
(not used in
these models)
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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Additional Information
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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
• 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 setting
or channel presetting
is inappropriate or
incomplete.
is inappropriate or
incomplete.
• The selected sound is
inappropriate.
• The power cord,
antenna or VCR is not
connected.
connected.
• The TV is not turned
on.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
• Press SELECT until “MANUAL
PROGRAM” appears on the screen, then
preset the channel again.
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.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• If the sound of all the channels are noisy,
check the TV system (TV SYS) setting,
then press AUTO PROGR to preset the
channels again.
then press AUTO PROGR to preset the
channels again.
• If the sound of some channels are noisy,
select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).
• If the sound of some channels are noisy,
select the channel, then press A/B to select
the main sound (KV-XG29M30/XG29M60/
XG29M90 only).
the main sound (KV-XG29M30/XG29M60/
XG29M90 only).
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
• Press u (power).
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
turn it on again.
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Additional Information
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Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
continued
• 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.
neon signs, hair
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.
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.
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.
• The stereo reception
setting is
inappropriate.
inappropriate.
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Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or
stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color
patches
TV cannot receive
stereo broadcast
signal
(KV-XG29M30/
XG29M60/XG29M90
only)
• Press ¸ + to increase the volume level.
• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.
• Press A/B until a better sound is heard
(KV-XG29M30/XG29M60/XG29M90
only).
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.
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.
• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears
on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level.
the color level.
• Press SELECT until “COL SYS ” appears
on the screen, then check the color
system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”).
system 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 U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five minutes, then
turn it on again.
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.
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