Sony KX-XG29 User manual
4-080-391-81 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
© 2001 Sony Corporation
KV-XG29
M30
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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• Operate the TV only between 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 as high voltages and other hazards are
present inside the TV. Refer servicing and
disposal of the TV to qualified personnel.
Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may
be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For children’s safety, do not leave children alone
with the TV. 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.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.
Do not place any objects on the TV.
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Table of Contents
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Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Connect the antenna .................................................................. 4
Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote .......................................... 5
Step 3: Preset the channels automatically............................................ 5
Connecting optional components ............................................................. 6
Securing the TV ............................................................................................ 7
Presetting channels ...................................................................................... 8
Watching the TV ........................................................................................ 11
Advanced Operations
Customizing the picture and sound ....................................................... 14
Viewing your favorite channels ............................................................... 16
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) .................................................. 17
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs ................................................... 18
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function .............................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 21
Overview of controls ................................................................................. 24
Specifications .............................................................................. Back cover
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
going to use it for several days.
Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor
which can support the TV set weight. Ensure that
the TV stand surface is flat and its area is larger
than the bottom area of the TV.
WARNING (continued)
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Getting Started
Step 1
Connect the antenna
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connecting a VCR diagram below.
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IEC connector
(not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
VCR
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
To antenna
output
Rear of TV
Rear of TV
Connecting a VCR
To watch the video input, press t(see page 12).
: Signal flow
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
RL
To 8
(antenna)
To t1 or 2
(video input)
: Signal flow
or
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
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Front of TV
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Tips
• If you want to stop automatic channel presetting, press SELECT twice.
• If your TV has preset an unwanted channel or cannot preset a particular
channel, then preset your TV manually (see page 9).
Notes
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow
jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
• If you connect a VCR to the 8(antenna) terminal, preset the signal
output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
• Do not connect video equipment to the t2 (video input) jacks at the
front and the rear of your TV at the same time; otherwise the picture will
not be displayed properly on the screen.
• When no signal is input from the connected video equipment, the TV
screen becomes blue.
CAUTION
• Do not connect the power cord until you have completed making all other
connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through
the antenna and other terminals to ground.
• To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries
from the remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any
liquid that leaks from the batteries touches you, immediately wash it
away with water.
Step 2
Note
• Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries together.
Insert the batteries
into the remote
AUTO
PROGR
1
PROGR
1
VHF LOW AUTO
1
2
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Connecting optional components
You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,
camcorder, video game or stereo system.
To watch the video input of the connected equipment, press t(see page 12).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the t(video input) jacks
Notes
• You can also connect video equipment to the t1 or 2 (video input) jacks
at the rear of your TV.
• Do not connect video equipment to the t2 (video input) jacks at the
front and the rear of your TV at the same time; otherwise the picture will
not be displayed properly on the screen.
Connecting audio/video equipment using the T
(monitor output) jacks
Note
• When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
2
(MONO)
Front of TV
Camcorder
Video game
equipment
To video and
audio outputs
Rear of TV
To
antenna
output
To video and
audio inputs
Audio system
To
audio
inputs
VCR
: Signal flow
: Signal flow
To t2
(video input)
To T
(monitor
output)
or
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
or
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
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Securing the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
AWith the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of
the TV using the provided hole.
or
BPut the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or
pillar.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
20
mm
AB
3.8mm
or
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8
Presetting
channels
You can preset up to 100 TV channels in
numerical sequence from program
number 1 using the remote and the
buttons on your TV as well.
Presetting channels automatically
1Press !to turn on the TV.
2Press AUTO PROGR.
To preset channels automatically from a specified program number
(1) Press SELECT until “AUTO PROGRAM” appears.
(2) Press + or –.
The on-screen display will start flashing.
(3) Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the desired program number
appears.
(4) Press + or –.
TV
123
46
789
-/--
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR
?/1
Number buttons
SELECT
2+/–
PROGR +/–
+ or –
PIC MODE
VHF LOW AUTO
PROGR
AUTO
PROGR
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Presetting channels manually
1Press SELECT until
“MANUAL PROGRAM”
appears.
2Press + or –.
3Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons until the
desired program number
appears.
4Press + or – until the
desired channel picture
appears.
5Press SELECT.
Note
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number
will be unlocked automatically (see page 17).
To change the TV system setting
If the picture or sound is abnormal when receiving programs through the
8
(antenna)
terminal
(1) Press SELECT until “TV SYS” appears.
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate
TV system until the picture or sound
quality is optimal.
B/G I D/K M
VHF LOW B/G
TV SYS: B/G
continued
MANUAL PROGRAM
or
123
456
78
0
-/--
9
PROGR
SELECT
1
SELECT
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To change the color system setting
If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the
8
(antenna) terminal
or the
t
(video input) jack.
(1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears.
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate
color system until the color is
optimal.
Tip
• Normally set “COLOR SYS” to “AUTO”.
Skipping program numbers
1Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted
program number appears.
2Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.
3Press + or –.
4Press PIC MODE.
5Press SELECT.
To restore the skipped program number again
Preset the channel automatically or manually.
Tip
• You can also use SELECT and 2+/– on the TV to preset channels and
skip program numbers.
To use the fine tuning (FINE) function
The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems:
double images and lines moving across the TV screen.
You can use the fine tuning function as below:
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – on the remote control once.
(4) Press to display “FINE” on the screen.
(5) Press + or – continuously until the above problems are minimized.
The + or – icon on the screen flashes while tuning.
(6) Press SELECT to return to normal screen.
Presetting channels (continued)
COLOR SYS: AUTO
AUTO PAL SECAM
NTSC 3.58NTSC 4.43
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