Sony KV-XG29M30 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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KV
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
• 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 better sound is heard.
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• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR, and at the wall.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Please “SELECT” until “PIC ROTATION”
appears on the screen, then press + or –
to aglin the picture to the TV screen.
to aglin the picture to the TV screen.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Contact your nearest Sony service center.
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Stereo broadcast
sound switches on
and off or is distorted.
or
The sound switches
between monaural
and stereo frequently.
(KV-XG29M30/
XG29M60/ only)
“100” appears on
the top of the
screen and there is
no Teletext display.
(KV-XG29M81 only)
Teletext display is
incomplete
(snowy picture or
double images).
(KV-XG29M81 only)
Picture slant
Lines moving across
the TV screen.
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.
• 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.
your TV set.
• There is interference
from external sources,
e.g., heavy machineries,
nearby broadcast
station.
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.
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.
This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Additional Information
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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 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
u
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
your TV.
Front of TV
u
indicator
PROGR
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KV
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
Additional Information
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Identifying parts and controls
Front panel
PROGR
SELECT
AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
2
(MONO)
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Function
Preset channels automatically.
5
Select the desired item.
9
Select program number.
11
Turn off completely or
11
turn on the TV.
Adjust volume.
Adjust volume.
11
Select TV or video input.
12
Headphone jack.
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AUTO PROGR
SELECT
SELECT
PROGR +/–
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2
+/–
t
i
Button
Additional Information
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Remote Control
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
÷
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR
Á
The names/symbols of
buttons on the remote are
indicated in different colors to
represent the available
functions.
buttons on the remote are
indicated in different colors to
represent the available
functions.
Label color
White
Green
Button function
For general TV
operations
operations
For Teletext
operations
operations
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Button
Function
SELECT
+/–
PROGR +/–
0 – 9, ÷
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+/–
PROGR +/–
0 – 9, ÷
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+/–
u
…
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¤
JUMP
Timer operations
PIC MODE
SOUND MODE
FAVORITE
Stereo/bilingual operations
(KV-XG29M30/XG29M60/M90 only)
A/B
SOUND MODE
FAVORITE
Stereo/bilingual operations
(KV-XG29M30/XG29M60/M90 only)
A/B
Teletext operations
(KV-XG29M81 only)
(KV-XG29M81 only)
p
(red, green,
yellow, blue)
Select the desired item.
9
Adjust value.
9
Select program number.
11
Input numbers.
11
Adjust volume.
11
Turn off temporarily or
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turn on the TV.
Select TV or video input.
Select TV or video input.
12
Display the TV program.
12
Mute the sound.
12
Display on-screen information.
12
Jump to previous channel.
12
Set TV to turn on automatically.
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Set TV to turn off automatically.
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Select picture mode.
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Select sound mode.
14
Display favorite channels.
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Select stereo/bilingual mode.
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Display Teletext broadcast.
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Enlarge the Teletext display.
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Reveal concealed information.
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Stop Teletext page from scrolling.
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Display Teletext service contents.
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Show TV screen while
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waiting for Teletext page.
Access a FASTEXT menu.
Access a FASTEXT menu.
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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
2-4. SERVICE POSITION
(Note: Remove F Bracket first.)
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-3. CHASSIS ASSY REMOVAL
2-2. SPEAKER REMOVAL
1 Eight screws
(+BVTP 4
(+BVTP 4
× 16)
3 Four screws
(+BVTP 3
(+BVTP 3
× 16)
2 Bracket, speaker
1 Chassis assy
2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL
2 Eight screws
(+BVTP 4
(+BVTP 4
× 16)
3 Three screws
(+BVTP 4
(+BVTP 4
× 16)
4 One screw
(+BVTP 4
(+BVTP 4
× 16)
1 Rear cover
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-XG29M30/XG29M50/XG29M60/
KV
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
-XG29M80/XG29M81/XG29M90
RM-952
2-5-2. REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT GUIDE
2-5. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
For replacement of the Control Button and Light Guide, unscrew them, exchange
with the new parts, and fix them with screws (+BVTP) respectively.
with the new parts, and fix them with screws (+BVTP) respectively.
2-5-1. REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL BUTTON
Control button
Two screws
(+BVTP 3
(+BVTP 3
× 12)
One screw
(+BVTP 3
(+BVTP 3
× 12)
2-7. D3 BOARD REMOVAL
1 Three connectors
2 One claw
3 D3 board
2-6. V1 BOARD REMOVAL (KV-XG29M81 only)
1 Two claws
2 V1 board
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