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4-204-787-61 (1)
R
FD Trinitron
Colour Television
GB
Instruction Manual
KV-29FX20U
©1999 by Sony Corporation Printed in Spain
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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with 2 or @) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a d
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GB Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing this Sony TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Keys to read this Instruction Manual: • Use Getting Started if you wish to install the TV set and to get familiar with the basic functions. • Use Advanced Operation if you wish to know more about the additional features of the TV set. • Symbols used in the manual: • Informs you of possible hazards • Important information • Information on a fea
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For Your Safety WARNING Safety Information All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below. For General Safety • Do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture. • Do not remove the rear cover. • For your protection, refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. For Safe Installation • Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. • Do not block or cover the ventilation openings. For ventil
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Notice for Customers in the United Kingdom ................................................................................... 2 Keys to read this Instruction Manual .................................................................................................. 3 For your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Getting Started Overview Checking the Acce
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Getting Started - Overview Checking the Accessories Supplied 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU K PROGR Two batteries (R6 type) RM 887 S One Remote Control (RM-887) Overview of TV Buttons On/Off Switch Standby indicator Headphone jack Auto Tune button S Video Phono Audio Selecting Volume Programme Up or Input Video Inputs Down buttons Input control Press the flap on the front of the TV jack Input jacks source buttons (Selects TV channels) to reveal the front control panel jack (press on the mark ) 6 Getti
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Getting Started - Overview Overview of Remote Control Buttons Muting the Sound To Temporarily Switch Off TV Press to mute TV sound. Press to temporarily switch off TV (the Press again to restore the sound. standby indicator on TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode. Displaying On Screen Information To save energy we recommend switching off Press to display all on-screen indications. completely when TV is not in use. Press again to cancel. +.--+++++-++++ After 15-30 mi
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First Time Operation - Installation Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure to insert the batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way. Connecting the Aerial Connect a conventional aerial to the socket marked on the rear of the TV. Switching on the TV Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). Push in the On/Off switch on the front of the TV. 8 First Time Operation - Installation
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First Time Operation - Basic Presetting Selecting Language Use this function to change the language of the menu screens. The first time that you switch on your TV, the Language menu appears automatically. However, if you need to change the language menu afterwards, select the menu LANGUAGE in the (SET UP) menu and proceed in the same way as described below. LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1 Press the on/off button on your TV set to switch on your TV. The DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE ESPAÑOL ENGLISH DEUTSCH first
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First Time Operation - Basic Presetting Automatically Tuning the TV using the Remote Control You need to tune the TV to receive channels (TV Broadcast). By following the instructions below, this TV automatically searches and stores all available channels for you. After having selected the language, a new menu appears automatically on the TV screen asking you to automatically tune the TV. However, if you need to change or repeat the tuning afterwards (e.g. when you move house), select the menu AU
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First Time Operation - Basic Presetting Changing the Programme Order of the TV channels After all available channels (TV Broadcast) are captioned and stored, a new menu appears automatically on the screen to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen. However, if you wish to rearrange the order of the channels afterwards, select the menu PROGRAMME SORTING in the (SET UP) menu and proceed in the same way as described in the b) section of this chapter. a) If you do not wish to ch
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Advanced Operation - Advanced Presetting Automatically Tuning the TV using the TV buttons Besides the explanation in the section “Automatically Tuning the TV using the Remote Control“, by following the instructions below, this TV also searches and stores automatically all available channels using just one button of the TV set. 1 Press the flap on the front of the TV by pressing on the mark to reveal the front control panel. Please confirm that antenna is connected Please confirm that 2 Press a
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Advanced Operation - Advanced Presetting Manually Tuning the TV Use this function to preset channels or a video input source one by one to the programme order of your choice. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS SHARPNESS HUE on the TV screen. RESET HUE RESET SET UP PICTURE ROTATION: 0 2 Press the button to select the symbol, then pre
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Advanced Operation - Advanced Presetting Fine Tuning Channels Normally, the automatic fine tuning (AFT) function is operating. If the picture is distorted, however, you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Select the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, then press CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS SHARPNESS HUE the MENU button on the remote control to displa
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Advanced Operation - Advanced Presetting Adjusting the Picture Rotation Because of the earth's magnetism, the picture might slant. In this case, you can correct the picture slanting. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS HUE SHARPNESS on the TV screen. RESET HUE RESET 1 2 3 SET UP 2 Press the button to select the symbol, then press the
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Advanced Operation - Advanced Presetting Skipping Programme positions You can programme this TV to skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROGR +/- buttons. To cancel this function afterwards, proceed in the same way as described below by selecting NO instead of YES in step 6. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARP
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Advanced Operation - Advanced TV Operation Adjusting the Picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS SHARPNESS HUE on the TV screen. RESET HUE RESET PICTURE CONTROL 2 Press the button to enter to the PICTURE CONTROL menu. MODE: PERSONAL CONTRA
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Advanced Operation - Advanced TV Operation Adjusting the Sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu CONTRAST PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS SHARPNESS HUE on the TV screen. RESET HUE RESET SOUND CONTROL 2 Press the button to select the symbol, then press the button MODE: PERSONAL TREB
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Advanced Operation - Advanced TV Operation Using the Sleep Timer You can select a time period for the TV to switch itself automatically into the standby mode. PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL CONTRAST 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu PICTURE CONTROL MODE: PERSONAL BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR COLOUR SHARPNESS SHARPNESS HUE RESET on the TV screen. HUE RESET TIMER 2 Press the button to select the symbol, then press the button OFF TIMER: OFF to enter
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Teletext Viewing Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. Make sure to use a TV channel with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur. Selecting Teletext 1 Select the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish to view. 2 Press the button on the remote control to switch on the teletext. TELETEXT 1 2 3 Index TELETEXT Index Programme 25 Programme 25 News 153 Sport 101 Weather 98 News 153 4 5 6 Sport 101 Weather 98 7 8 9 3 Input three
