4-080-391-23 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
GB
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
FR
PR
AR
Mode D’emploi
• Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez attentivement le présent
mode d’emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.
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KV-XG25
KV-XA21
M85
M83
M81
M80
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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.
For children’s safety, do not leave children alone
with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto
it.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
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.
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.
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Do not place any objects on the TV.
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.
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Table of Contents
Using Your New TV
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 the TWEETER (KV-XA21M85/XA21M83 only) ................ 6
Connecting optional components ............................................................. 7
Securing the TV ............................................................................................ 9
Presetting channels .................................................................................... 10
Watching the TV ........................................................................................ 13
Advanced Operations
GB
Customizing the picture and sound ....................................................... 16
Viewing your favorite channels............................................................... 19
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) .................................................. 20
Viewing Teletext (KV-XG29M81/XA21M85 only) ................................ 21
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function.............................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 24
Overview of controls ................................................................................. 27
Specifications .............................................................................. Back cover
WARNING (continued)
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.
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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.
Rear of TV
IEC connector
(not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
or
: Signal flow
Connecting a VCR
To watch the video input, press t (see page 14).
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
To 8 (antenna)
To antenna output
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
To video
and audio
outputs
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
To
t
1 or 2 (video input)
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Rear of TV
KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To 8 (antenna)
To antenna output
VCR
R
L(MONO)
AUDIO VIDEO
1
R
L
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
To t 1 (video input)
To video
and audio
outputs
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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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.
• When no signal is input from the connected video equipment, the TV
screen becomes blue.
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80 only
• Do not connect video equipment to the t 2 (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.
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
Insert the batteries
into the remote
Note
• Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries together.
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Front of TV
!
1
1
1
2
L(MONO)
R
SELECT AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
2
AUTO
PROGR
VHF LOW B/G
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 11).
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate
“B/G” , “I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system (TV SYS).
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Connecting the TWEETER
(KV-XA21M85/XA21M83 only)
You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the TWEETER.
TWEETER
2
1
TWEETER (8 )
3
TWEETER (8
)
L
–
R
+
–
+
+
R
–
–
L
+
Striped
wire
Plain
wire
Place the TWEETER on top of your TV.
1
2
3
Bend the wire to hook it at the side of your TV.
Connect the wires to the TWEETER (8Ω) terminals at the rear of your TV. The
plain wire should be connected to the 3 red terminal and the striped wire
to the # black terminal.
Notes
• Connect only the supplied TWEETER; otherwise your TV may
malfunction.
• Unplug your TV from the wall outlet when connecting the TWEETER.
• To prevent a malfunction caused by a short circuit of the terminals, make
sure that none of the TWEETER wire strands stick out, making contact
with the neighbouring TWEETER terminal.
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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 14).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the t (video input) jacks
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Front of TV
To video and
audio outputs
To t 2
(video input)
Camcorder
2
L(MONO)
R
SELECT AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
or
Video game
equipment
2
(
)
L MONO
R
: Signal flow
Notes
KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80 only
• You can also connect video equipment to the t 1 (video input) jack at
the rear of your TV.
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/ XG25M80 only
• You can also connect video equipment to the t 1 or 2 (video input) jacks
at the rear of your TV.
• Do not connect video equipment to the t 2 (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
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Rear of TV
To
antenna
Audio system
output
To T
(monitor
output)
VCR
or
To video and
audio inputs
To
audio
inputs
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
: Signal flow
(white)
-R (red)
continued
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Connecting optional components (continued)
KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Rear of TV
To
Audio system
To
antenna
output
L(MONO)
VCR
or
To video and
audio inputs
1
audio
inputs
To T
(monitor output)
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
(the yellow
Note
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to
jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
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Securing the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
With the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of
the TV using the provided hole.
A
or
Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or
pillar.
B
20
mm
3.8 mm
A
B
or
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
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Presetting
channels
1
?/
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.
1
4
3
6
9
2
5
8
Number buttons
7
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Á
PROGR
2 +/–
PROGR +/–
SELECT
!
PIC MODE
+ or –
2
L(MONO)
R
SELECT AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
FAVORITE
AUTO
PROGR
TV
Presetting channels automatically
!
Press ! to turn on the TV.
1
Press AUTO PROGR.
2
VHF LOW B/G
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “B/G”,
“I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system (TV SYS).
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 –.
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Presetting channels manually
Press SELECT until
1
SELECT
“MANUAL PROGRAM”
appears.
MANUAL PROGRAM
Press + or –.
2
VHF LOW B/G
Press PROGR +/– or the
3
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROGR
number buttons until the
desired program number
or
appears.
7
-/--
Press + or – until the
4
1
desired channel picture
appears.
Press SELECT.
SELECT
5
Note
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number
will be unlocked automatically (page 20).
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.
TV SYS: B/G
B/G
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate
TV system until the picture or sound
quality is optimal.
I
D/K
M
continued
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Presetting channels (continued)
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.
COLOR SYS: AUTO
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate
color system until the color is
optimal.
PAL
SECAM
AUTO
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
Tip
• Normally set “COLOR SYS” to “AUTO”.
Skipping program numbers
Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted
program number appears.
1
Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.
2
3
4
5
Press + or –.
Press PIC MODE.
Press 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:
incomplete Teletext display (KV-XG29M81/XA21M85 only), 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.
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Watching the TV
%
1
?/
t
This section explains functions used
while watching the TV. Most operations
can be done using the remote.
a
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number buttons
7
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
JUMP
Á
PROGR
2 +/–
!
PROGR +/–
2
L(MONO)
R
SELECT AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
SELECT
+ or –
1
indicator
AUTO
FAVORITE
SELECT
PROGR
PROGR
TV
Press ! to turn on the TV.
1
When the TV is in the
standby mode (the 1
indicator on the TV is lit
red), press ?/1 on the
remote or PROGR +/– on
the TV.
!
Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons to select
the program number.
2
3
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROGR
For double digit numbers,
press -, then the number
(e.g., for 25, press -, then
2 and 5).
or
7
-/--
Press 2 +/– to adjust the
volume.
continued
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Watching the TV (continued)
Additional tasks
To
Press
Turn off temporarily
Turn off completely
Mute the sound
?/1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red.
! on the TV.
%.
t to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”.
To return to the TV program, press a.
Watch the video input
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)
JUMP.
Jump back to the previous program
number
.
Display the on-screen information*
SELECT repeatedly until “INTELLIGENT VOL”
appears, then press + or – to select “ON”.
Adjust the volume of all
program numbers automatically
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Adjust the picture position when it
is not aligned to the TV screen
(KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/
XG25M80/XA21M85 only)
SELECT repeatedly until “PIC ROTATION” appears,
then press + or – to adjust the alignment of the picture
position.
PIC ROTATION
+
The
or
icon on the screen flashes while adjusting.
* The picture, sound, and either the program number or video input are
displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information
disappears after about three seconds.
Changing the on-screen display language
Press SELECT until
“LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH”appears on the
screen.
SELECT
1
:
LANGUAGE /
: ENGLISH
Press + or – to select
2
“
“.
LANGUAGE /
:
Tip
•
You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to select the on-screen
display language.
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Setting the Wake Up timer
Press until the desired
1
WAKE UP TIMER:10M
After 10 minutes
period of time appears.
The Wake Up timer starts
immediately after you have
set it.
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF
No Wake Up timer
WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
After 12 hours
Select the program number or video input you want to display when you
wake up.
2
3
Press ?/1 or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically.
The indicator on the TV lights up orange.
To cancel the Wake Up timer
Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn off the TV’s
main power.
Note
•
If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the
TV is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into
the standby mode. To continue watching the TV, press any button or
control on the TV or the remote.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the desired
period of time appears.
SLEEP TIMER:30M
After 30 minutes
SLEEP TIMER:60M
After 60 minutes
The Sleep timer starts
immediately after you have
set it.
SLEEP TIMER:OFF
No Sleep Timer
SLEEP TIMER:90M
After 90 minutes
To cancel the Sleep timer
Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn the TV off.
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Advanced Operations
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Customizing the
picture and sound
Á
PROGR
SOUND MODE
SELECT
+ or –
You can customize the picture and
sound by selecting the picture and
sound modes or by adjusting its
settings.
PIC MODE
FAVORITE
You can change the sound effect by
selecting the surround mode.
TV
Selecting the picture and sound modes
To select the picture mode
PIC MODE
Press PIC MODE
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
SOFT
repeatedly until you get
the desired picture mode.
Select
To
“DYNAMIC”
“STANDARD”
“SOFT”
view high contrast pictures.
view normal contrast pictures.
view mild pictures.
To select the sound mode
SOUND
MODE
Press SOUND MODE
≥ DYNAMIC
≥ DRAMA
≥ SOFT
repeatedly until you get
the desired sound mode.
Select
To
“DYNAMIC”
listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and
high sound.
“DRAMA”
“SOFT”
listen to sound that emphasizes vocals and background music.
listen to soft sound.
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Adjusting the picture and sound settings
SELECT
Press SELECT until the
desired setting appears.
1
PICTURE
60
Each time you press
PICTURE
COLOR
BRIGHT
HUE*
SELECT, the setting
item will change as follows:
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
SHARP
Press + or – to adjust the
item.
2
3
To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.
* “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC system only.
Notes
• When you select a picture or sound mode, the adjusted settings will be
reset according to the selected mode.
• You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to adjust the picture and
sound settings.
continued
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Customizing the picture and sound (continued)
Selecting the surround mode
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80
Press SELECT repeatedly
until “SURROUND”
appears.
SELECT
1
SURROUND: MOVIE
Press + or – to select the
desired surround sound.
2
MOVIE
MUSIC
OFF
Select
To
“MOVIE”
listen to sound that spreads out over a large area, giving the feeling
of being at a movie theatre.
“MUSIC”
“OFF”
listen to the sound that gives the feeling of being at a live concert.
turn off the surround sound.
KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80
Press SELECT repeatedly
until “SURROUND”
appears.
SELECT
1
SURROUND: ON
Press + or – to select “ON”.
2
To turn off the surround
mode, select “OFF” .
ON
OFF
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Viewing your
favorite channels
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number
buttons
7
You can display six of your favorite
channels for quick and easy selection.
You can program the favorite channel as
well.
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Á
PROGR
PROGR +/–
+ or –
FAVORITE
Selecting a favorite channel
FAVORITE
Press FAVORITE.
FAVO R I T E C H
1
FAVORITE
1 P R 0 1 2 P R 0 2 3 P R 0 3
4 P R 0 4 5 P R 0 5 6 P R 0 6
Press the number button
2
1
1
2
5
3
6
from 1 to 6 to select the
desired favorite channel.
4
When you use the “FAVORITE CH”
feature for the first time, six preset channels will appear.
Programming the favorite channel
Press PROGR +/– or
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
8
1
2
3
PROGR
number buttons to select
the program number you
want to program (e.g.,
program number 8).
6
9
or
7
-/--
Press SELECT until
“FAVORITE CH SETUP”
appears.
SELECT
FAVORITE CH SETUP :
Press + or – to select the
favorite channel you want to
program (e.g., 3).
FAVORITE CH SETUP :
Press SELECT.
SELECT
4
5
The selected favorite channel (e.g.,3)
turns red for about one second.
To program other favorite channels, repeat steps 1 to 4.
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Blocking the
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can lock some program numbers to
prevent children from watching certain
channels, by using the buttons on the
remote control.
7
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Á
PROGR
SELECT
+ or –
FAVORITE
TV
Select the program number you want to lock.
1
2
Press SELECT until “CHILD
SELECT
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
CHILD LOCK: OFF
Press + or – to select “ON”.
3
The symbol appears on
the screen.
1
To cancel, press + or – to
select “OFF”. The
symbol disappears from
the screen.
CHILD LOCK: ON
Note
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number
will be unlocked automatically (page 10).
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Viewing Teletext
(KV-XG29M81/XA21M85 only)
t
a
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.
/
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Á
PROGR
A/B
x (FASTEXT)
FAVORITE
TV
Displaying Teletext
Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch.
1
2
Press
text.
to display the
P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09
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.
Fom Singapore
Day Dep/Arr
Flight Alrcraft
1.6 220/0588 SQ28
2130/1225 PA115
2115/1330 SQ26
747
L15
747
To PARIS
2
3
2.5 1000/1715 SQ6 747
4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10
To OSAKA
To ROMA
2.7 2130/0745 SQ24 747
4 2300/0915 AZ487 747
1
2
2210/0610 SQ21A 747
2100/0835 SQ21A 747
To SYDNEY
To turn off Teletext
Press a.
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Viewing Teletext (continued)
Additional Teletext tasks
Do this
To
Press
.
display a Teletext page on the TV
picture
Each time you press , the screen changes as
follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV.
Press
.
check the contents of a Teletext service
select a Teletext page
An overview of the Teletext contents and page
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 +/–.
Press
corner of the screen. To resume normal Teletext
operation, press or
to display the symbol “ z ” at the top left
hold (pause) a Teletext display
.
Press
.
reveal concealed information
(e.g., an answer to a quiz)
To conceal the information, press the button again.
Press
.
enlarge the Teletext display
Each time you press , the Teletext display
changes as follows: Enlarge upper half t Enlarge
lower half t Normal size.
1 Enter the Teletext page number that you want to
wait for a Teletext page while watching
a TV program
refer to, then press
.
2 When the page number is displayed, press
show the text.
to
* You can also select a Teletext page that appears in the colored column at
the bottom of the screen using the corresponding color-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 x, green x, yellow x, and blue x 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.
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
Front of TV
!
2
AUTO
L(MONO)
R
SELECT
PROGR
PROGR
1 indicator
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.
1
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.
2
3
4
Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
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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 .
Symptom
Possible cause
Page
Solutions
Snowy picture
4
• Connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• 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.
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• Channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
Noisy sound
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
–
–
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
• Try using a booster.
• Signal transmission is
low.
–
–
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Broadcast signals are
too strong.
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
11
• The TV system setting
or channel presetting
is inappropriate or
incomplete.
• If the sound of some channels are noisy,
select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).
Noisy sound
No picture
• The power cord,
antenna or VCR is not
connected.
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
4
• The TV is not turned • Press ?/1 (power).
14
13
on.
• Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
No sound
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Symptom
Solutions
Page
Possible cause
13
Good picture
• The volume level is
too low.
• Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
14
• Press % to cancel the muting.
• The sound is muted.
No sound
Dotted lines or
stripes
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• There is local
interference from cars,
neon signs, hair
dryers, power
–
–
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
generators, etc.
–
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or
Double images or
“ghosts”
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buildings.
–
–
• The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
is inappropriate.
Sony dealer for advice.
• Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• The color level setting
is too low.
• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears
on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level.
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No color
• The color system
setting is
inappropriate.
12
• Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS ”
appears on the screen, then check the
color system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”).
• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
–
–
• The magnetic
• Keep external speakers or other electrical
equipment away from the TV. Do not
move the TV while the TV is turned on.
Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn
it on again.
Abnormal color
patches
disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
Possible cause
Solutions
Page
“100” appears on
the top of the
screen and there is
no Teletext display.
(KV-XG29M81/
• The channel carries no
Teletext broadcast.
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—
XA21M85 only)
• Connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
Teletext display is
incomplete
(snowy picture or
double images).
(KV-XG29M81/
XA21M85 only)
•Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR, and at the wall.
4
–
• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Signal transmission is
too low.
–
12
–
•Try using a booster.
•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
Picture slant
• The magnetic
•Keep external speakers or other electrical
equipment away from the TV.
(KV-XG29M81/
XG29M80/XG25M80
/XA21M85only)
disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.
14
•Press SELECT until “PIC ROTATION”
appears on the screen, then press + or –
to adjust the picture until it is optimal.
Lines moving across
the TV screen.
• There is interference
from external sources,
e.g., heavy
machineries, nearby
broadcast station.
12
23
•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Your TV may need
service.
•Contact your nearest Sony service center.
The 1 indicator on
your TV flashes red
a number of times
between 3-second
intervals.
•
Changes in room
temperature
TV cabinet creaks.
sometimes make the
TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a
noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
–
–
—
—
• The TV’s
A “boom” sound is
heard when the TV
is turned on.
demagnetizing
function is working.
This does not indicate
a malfunction.
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Overview of controls
TV front panel
KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80
AUTO
PROGR
2
SELECT
PROGR
(
)
MONO
KV-XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80
2
AUTO
L(MONO)
R
SELECT
PROGR
PROGR
!
2
AUTO
L(MONO)
R
SELECT
PROGR
PROGR
Page
Button
Function
Preset channels automatically.
Select the desired item.
Select program number.
Turn off completely or turn on
the TV.
5
AUTO PROGR
SELECT
PROGR +/–
!
12
13
13
Adjust volume.
13
13
14
15
–
2 +/–
1
t
Standby indicator.
Select TV or video input.
Wake Up indicator.
Headphone jack.
i
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Overview of controls (continued)
Remote Control
Button
Page
Function
SELECT
+/–
PROGR +/–
0 – 9, -
2 +/–
Select the desired item.
Adjust value.
Select program number.
Input numbers.
Adjust volume.
Turn off temporarily or
turn on the TV.
11
11
13
13
13
13
1
4
3
6
9
2
5
8
?/1
7
t
a
%
Select TV or video input.
Display the TV program.
Mute the sound.
Display on-screen information.
Jump to previous program
number.
14
14
14
14
14
JUMP
÷
SOUND
MODE
0
Á
PROGR
JUMP
Timer operations
Set TV to turn on automatically.
Set TV to turn off automatically.
Select picture mode.
Select sound mode.
Display favorite channels.
15
15
16
16
19
PIC MODE
SOUND MODE
FAVORITE
FAVORITE
Stereo/bilingual operations
(Not used for KV-XG29M81/XG29M80/XG25M80/
TV
XA21M85/XA21M83/XA21M80)
Select stereo/bilingual mode.
–
A/B
Teletext operations
(KV-XG29M81/XA21M85 only)
Display Teletext broadcast.
The names/symbols of
buttons on the remote are
indicated in different colors to
represent the available
functions.
21
22
22
Display Teletext service contents.
Stop Teletext display from
scrolling.
Reveal concealed information.
Enlarge the Teletext display.
Show TV screen while
waiting for Teletext page.
22
22
22
Button function
Label color
For general TV
operations
White
For Teletext
operations
Green
Access a FASTEXT menu.
22
x (red, green,
yellow, blue)
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Specifications
KV-XA21M85
KV-XA21M83
KV-XA21M80
KV-XG29M81
KV-XG29M80
KV-XG25M80
Note
Power requirements
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV
Television system
Color system
B/G, I, D/K, M
PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43
English, Arabic, French
Teletext language
KV-XG29M81/
XA21M85 only
Channel coverage
B/G
VHF : E2 to E12
UHF: E21 to E69
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41
I
UHF : B21 to B68
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41
D/K
VHF: C1 to C12, R1 to R12
UHF : C13 to C57, R21 to R60
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39
M
VHF : A2 to A13
UHF: A14 to A79
CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
8 (Antenna)
75-ohm external terminal
5W + 5W
Audio output
(Speaker)
5W + 5W (TWEETER supplied)
KV-XA21M85/
XA21M83 only
Number of terminal
(Video)
Input: 2 Output: 1
Input: 2 Output: 1
Input: 3* Output: 1
Input: 3* Output: 1
*
Two input lines
available
Phono jacks;
1Vp-p, 75 ohms
(Audio)
Input: 3* Output: 1
Input: 3* Output: 1
*
Two input lines
available
Phono jacks;
500 mVrms
i (Headphone)
Picture tube
Output: 1
Output: 1
Output: 1
Stereo minijack
21 in.
25 in.
29 in.
Tube size (cm)
Screen size (cm)
Dimensions (w/h/d, mm)
Mass (kg)
54
64
72
Measured diagonally
Measured diagonally
51
620 × 452 × 496
26
60
722 × 515 × 512
38
68
794 × 573 × 517
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony Corporation
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