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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.

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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.

• 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”).

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then press A/B to select
the main sound (KV-XS29M39 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.

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• 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 selected sound is

inappropriate.

• 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 good sound is heard

(KV-XS29M39 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 “A/V CONTROL” menu and

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

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

check the color system (“COL 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 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

• 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 “SET UP” 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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• 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.

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Additional Information

(MONO)

PROGR

AUTO

PROGR

MENU

Preset channels automatically.

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Turn off completely or

10

turn on the TV.
Select program number.

10

Adjust volume.

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Select TV or video input.

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Display the menu.

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Headphones jack.

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AUTO PROGR
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PROGR +/–
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MENU

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Additional Information

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PROGR +/–
0 – 9, ÷
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 +/–

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¤

JUMP
Timer operations

PIC MODE
SOUND MODE
FAVORITE

PIP operations

V/v
(PIP PROGR +/–)

SURROUND

(KV-XS29M39/M69)

A/B

Teletext operations (KV-XS29M39/M69)

 

(red, green,

yellow, blue)

Menu operations

MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER

The names/symbols of buttons
on the remote are indicated in
different colors to represent the
available functions.

White

Green

Yellow

For general TV
operations

For Teletext
operations

For PIP operations

Turn off temporarily or

10

turn on the TV.
Select program number.

10

Input numbers.

10

Adjust volume.

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Select TV or video input.

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Display the TV program.

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Mute the sound.

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Display on-screen information.

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Jump to previous channel.

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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.

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Display favorite channels.

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Display PIP screen.

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Swap main and PIP screen.

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Freeze PIP screen.

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Select video input for PIP screen.

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Change program in PIP screen.

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Select surround mode.

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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.

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Display the menu.

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Select, adjust and confirm

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selected item.

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•  Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.

•  Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC (KV-XS29M50(GE) only).
(For Hong Kong only: 220 – 240 V AC).

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.

Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Disconnect the TV if you
are not going to use it for several days.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.

Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow
children to climb onto it.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

Using Your New TV

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If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.

To watch the video, press … (see page 12).

To … 1, 2 or 3
(video input)

To ˘
(antenna)

To ˘
(antenna)

To … 1 or 2
(video input)

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

R        L

WOOFER

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

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