Sony CRT Television KV XF25M80 User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain  
it for future reference.  
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KV-XF25M80  
KV-XF29M80  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s  
WARNING  
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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  
Watching the TV .......................................................................................... 8  
Ad va n ce d Op e ra t io n s  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Selecting the picture and sound  
modes .................................................. 11  
Troubleshooting ................................. 25  
Self-diagnosis function ...................... 28  
Identifying parts and controls ......... 29  
Specifications ...................... Back cover  
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Viewing your favorite channels  
— FAVORITE CHANNEL ................ 12  
Listening with surround sound ....... 13  
Ad ju st in g Yo u r Se t u p (MENU)  
Introducing the menu system .......... 14  
How to use the menu ........................ 15  
Changing the A/ V CONTROL  
settings  
........................................ 16  
Changing the SET UP  
settings  
.......................................... 18  
Changing the Channel Preset  
(CH PRESET) settings  
................. 21  
The features you w ill enjoy include:  
FAVORITE CH for quick and easy channel selection (page 12)  
PICTURE MODE/SOUND MODE/SURROUND for customizing your TV (pages 11, 13)  
Your TV also offers the follow ing setup features:  
Menu language options — English/Chinese (page 9)  
CHILD LOCK for preventing children from watching certain programs (page 19)  
INTELLIGENT VOL for automatic volume adjustment (page 20)  
PIC ROTATION for picture position adjustment (page 20)  
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Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
St e p 1  
Co n n e ct t h e a n t e n n a  
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.  
Rear of TV  
or  
Antenna cable (not supplied)  
IEC connector  
(not supplied)  
Antenna cable (not supplied)  
CAUTION  
: Signal flow  
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;  
otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/ or other  
terminals to the ground could occur.  
Co n n e ct in g a VCR  
To play a video tape, see page 9.  
Rear of TV  
Antenna cable (not supplied)  
To antenna  
output  
VCR  
To ˘  
(antenna)  
WOOFER  
(8  
)
AUDIO VIDEO  
S video cable  
(not supplied)  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
To S video  
output  
To  
(S video input)  
To video and  
audio outputs  
To 1 or 2  
(video input)  
Audio/Video cable  
(not supplied)  
(yellow )  
-L (MONO) (w hite)  
-R (red)  
: Signal flow  
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Notes  
If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to  
jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).  
If you connect a VCR to the ˘(antenna) terminal, preset the signal  
(the yellow  
output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.  
When both the  
(S video input) and 1 (video input) are connected,  
the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input  
to 1 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.  
When no signal is input to the connected video equipment, the TV screen  
becomes blue.  
St e p 2  
In se rt t h e b a t t e rie s  
in t o t h e re m o t e  
Note  
Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.  
St e p 3  
Pre se t t h e ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
Front of TV  
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PROGR  
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ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING  
Tip  
To stop the automatic channel presetting, press MENU twice.  
Now You Are Ready. . .  
To preset the channels manually, see  
page 21.  
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Co n n e ct in g o p t io n a l co m p o n e n t s  
You can connect optional audio/ video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,  
camcorder, video game or stereo system.  
To watch the picture of the connected equipment, see page 9.  
Co n n e ct in g a ca m co rd e r/vid e o g a m e e q u ip m e n t  
u sin g t h e (vid e o in p u t ) ja cks  
Front of TV  
S video cable (not supplied)  
To  
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)  
(S video  
input)  
To3  
(video input)  
To video and  
audio outputs  
Camcorder  
o r  
3
To S video output  
Video game  
equipment  
(
)
MONO  
:Signal flow  
Notes  
You can also connect video equipment to the 1 or 2 (video input) jacks  
at the rear of your TV.  
When both the  
the (S video input) is automatically selected. To view the video input  
to 3 (video input), disconnect the S video cable.  
(S video input) and 3 (video input) are connected,  
Co n n e ct in g a u d io /vid e o e q u ip m e n t u sin g t h e Ú  
(m o n it o r o u t p u t ) ja cks  
Antenna cable (not supplied)  
To  
antenna  
output  
Audio system  
WOOFER  
(8 )  
To Ú  
(monitor  
VCR  
output)  
or  
Rear of TV  
To  
To video and  
audio inputs  
audio  
inputs  
or  
Audio/Video cable  
(not supplied)  
(yellow )  
-L (MONO)  
(w hite)  
:Signal flow  
-R (red)  
Note  
When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to  
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).  
(the  
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Se cu rin g t h e TV  
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:  
With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to  
the rear of the TV using the provided hole.  
A
or  
Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the  
TV and a wall or pillar.  
B
20  
mm  
3.8mm  
A
B
or  
Note  
Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.  
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Wa t ch in g t h e TV  
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This section explains functions used  
while watching TV. Most operations can  
be done using the remote.  
;
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons  
JUMP  
7
-/--  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
+/–/ENTER  
ENTER  
u(stanby) indicator  
PROGR +/–  
.+/–  
Press Uto turn on the TV.  
1
When the TV is in standby  
mode (the uindicator on  
the TV is lit red), press u  
on the remote.  
Press PROGR +/– or  
2
number buttons to select  
the TV program.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
or  
For double digit numbers,  
press ÷, then the number  
(e.g., for 25, press ÷, then  
2 and 5).  
7
-/--  
Press .+/– to adjust the  
volume.  
3
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Ad d it io n a l t a sks  
To  
Press  
Turn off temporarily  
Turn off completely  
Mute the sound  
u. The  
uindicator on the TV lights up red.  
Uon the TV.  
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Watch the video input  
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)  
(or on the TV) to select “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO  
2” and “VIDEO 3.”  
To return to the TV program, press ;.  
Jump back to the previous channel  
Display the on-screen information*  
JUMP.  
.
* The picture, sound, and either the program number or video mode are  
displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information  
disappears after about 3 seconds.  
Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u la n g u a g e  
You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language.  
For details on how to use the menu, see “How to use the menu” on page 15.  
Press MENU.  
MENU  
1
Press + or – to select the  
ENTER  
2
SET UP icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
Make sure LANGUAGE/  
3
is selected (highlighted),  
then press ENTER.  
Press + or – to select  
then press ENTER.  
,
ENTER  
4
Ch in e se OSD  
The menu language  
changes to Chinese.  
To return to the normal screen  
Press MENU.  
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Wa t ch in g t h e TV (co n t in u e d )  
Se t t in g t h e Wa ke Up t im e r  
Press  
until the  
1
WAKE UP TIMER:10M  
After 10 minutes  
desired period of time  
appears.  
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF  
No Wake Up Timer  
WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M  
After 12 hours  
Select the TV program or  
video mode you want to  
wake up to.  
2
3
Press uor 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.  
Notes  
The Wake Up timer starts immediately after the on-screen display  
disappears.  
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  
standby mode. To resume watching the TV, press any button or control on  
the TV or the remote.  
Se t t in g t h e Sle e p t im e r  
Press  
until the  
SLEEP TIMER:30M  
After 30 minutes  
SLEEP TIMER:60M  
After 60 minutes  
desired period of time  
appears.  
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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Ad va n ce d Op e ra t io n s  
Se le ct in g t h e  
p ict u re a n d so u n d  
m o d e s  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
SOUND MODE  
PIC MODE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
ENTER  
You can select picture and sound modes  
and adjust the setting to your preference  
in PERSONAL option.  
Se le ct in g t h e p ict u re m o d e  
DYNAMIC  
STANDARD  
Press PIC MODE  
PIC MODE  
repeatedly until you get  
the desired picture mode.  
SOFT  
PERSONAL  
Select  
To  
DYN AMIC  
STAN DARD  
SOFT  
receive high contrast pictur es.  
receive nor mal contrast pictur es.  
receive mild contrast pictur es.  
PERSON AL  
receive the last adjusted pictur e setting fr om the ADJUST option  
in the A/ V CONTROL menu (see page 17).  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d m o d e  
DYNAMIC  
DRAMA  
SOFT  
Press SOUND MODE  
repeatedly until you get  
the desired sound mode.  
SOUND  
MODE  
PERSONAL  
Select  
To  
DYN AMIC  
listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and  
high tones.  
DRAMA  
SOFT  
listen to sound that emphasizes voice and high tones.  
receive soft sound.  
PERSON AL  
receive the last adjusted sound setting fr om the ADJUST option  
in the A/ V CONTROL menu (see page 17).  
Tip  
You can also set the pictur e and sound modes using the menu (see  
“Changing the A/ V CONTROL setting” on page 16).  
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Vie w in g yo u r  
fa vo rit e ch a n n e ls  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
— FAVORITE CHANNEL  
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You can display and select six of your  
favorite channels directly from your TV  
screen.  
-/--  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
ENTER  
Press FAVORITE.  
1
FAVORITE  
Press one of the number  
buttons to select the  
desired channel.  
1
2
1
4
2
3
6
5
Tip  
To program your favorite channels, see “Pr ogramming your favorite  
channels” on page 18.  
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List e n in g w it h  
su rro u n d so u n d  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
SURROUND  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
ENTER  
The surround feature enables you to  
enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall  
or movie theater.  
Press SURROUND  
repeatedly until you  
receive the desired  
SURROUND: HIGH  
SURROUND: LOW  
SURROUND: OFF  
surround sound.  
SURROUND  
Select  
To  
H IGH  
listen to the sound that spr eads out over a lar ge ar ea, giving the  
feeling of being at a concert hall.  
LOW  
OFF  
listen to the sound that gives the feeling of being at a live concert.  
turn of f the sur round sound.  
The sur round of your TV is categorized as T ruSurround.  
TM  
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS  
symbol ar e register ed trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States  
and selected for eign countries. SRS and T ruSurround ar e incorporated  
under license fr om SRS Labs, Inc. and ar e protected under United States  
Patent Nos.4,748,669 and 4,841,572 with numer  
pending for eign patents.”  
ous additional issued and  
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Ad ju st in g Yo u r Se t u p (MENU)  
In t ro d u cin g t h e m e n u syst e m  
The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. Here's  
an overview of the menu system.  
Return icon  
Name of the current  
menu  
A/V CONTROL icon  
SET UP icon  
Menu level 3  
Menu level 2  
CH PRESET icon  
Menu level 1  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3/Function  
A/ V CON TROL PICTURE MODE  
Select the pictur e mode.  
DYNAMICn STANDARDn SOFT n  
PERSONALn ADJUST  
ADJUST  
Adjust the PERSONAL option.  
PICTUREn COLORn BRIGHTn HUEn SHARP  
SOUND MODE  
Select the sound mode.  
DYNAMICn DRAMA n SOFT n  
PERSONALn ADJUST  
ADJUST  
Adjust the PERSONAL option.  
BASSnTREBLEnBALANCEnBBE*  
SURROUN D  
Select the sur round mode.  
HIGHn LOWnOFF  
SET UP  
LAN GUAGE/  
Change the menu language.  
ENGLISH˜  
(Chinese)  
CH ILD LOCK  
PIC ROTATION  
FAVORITE CH  
Lock out specific channels.  
Adjust the pictur e position.  
Program favorite channels.  
IN TELLIGEN T VOL Adjust the volume automatically  
AUTO PROGRAM Preset channels automatically  
MANUAL PROGRAM Preset channels manually .  
.
CH PRESET  
.
SKIP  
Skip unwanted or unused pr ogram numbers.  
TV SYS  
Select the TV system.  
B/ Gn In D/ Kn M  
COL SYS  
Select the color system.  
AUTOnPALnSECAMnNTSC3.58nNTSC4.43  
* The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE  
Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866.  
The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
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Ho w t o u se t h e  
m e n u  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
ENTER  
+ / – /ENTER  
You can use the buttons on the remote  
and on the TV as well to display the  
menu and adjust the settings.  
MENU  
Press MENU to display the  
1
menu.  
Press + or – to select the  
desired item.  
2
ENTER  
Press ENTER to confirm  
3
your option and go to the  
next menu level.  
Other menu operations  
To  
Press  
Adjust the setting value  
Return to the pr evious menu level*  
Cancel the menu  
+ / –  
EN TER  
MEN U  
* To return from Menu Level 2 to Level 1, press +/ – to select the return  
icon ( ), then press ENTER.  
Tips  
If more than 60 seconds elapse between entries, the menu scr  
disappears.  
een  
You can also use the buttons on the TV for menu operations. ¸+/ – work  
as +/ – on the r emote and works as ENTER on the r emote.  
Front of TV  
PROGR  
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING  
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Ch a n g in g t h e A/V  
CONTROL se t t in g  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
ENTER  
+ / – /ENTER  
The A/ V CONTROL menu allows you  
to change the picture and sound  
settings.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Make sure the A/V  
ENTER  
CONTROL icon (  
selected, then press  
ENTER.  
) is  
Press + or – to select either  
PICTURE MODE, SOUND  
MODE, or SURROUND,  
then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
3
4
Press + or – to select the  
desired option, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
For  
Select  
PICTURE MODE  
either DYNAMIC, STANDARD, SOFT, PERSONAL*, or ADJUST.  
SOUND MODE  
SURROUN D  
either DYNAMIC, DRAMA, SOFT, PERSONAL*, or ADJUST.  
either HIGH, LOW, or OFF.  
* When the PERSONAL mode is selected, the last adjusted pictur  
e
and sound settings fr om the ADJUST option ar e received (see  
nextpage).  
Tip  
For details on the options under “PICTURE MODE”, “SOUND MODE”  
and “SURROUND”, see pages 11 and 13 r espectively .  
To return to the normal screen  
Press MENU.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e ADJUST o p t io n s u n d e r PICTURE MODE  
ENTER  
Press + or – to select the  
1
desired item (e.g., COLOR),  
then press ENTER.  
COLOR  
80  
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER.  
2
For  
Press – to  
Press + to  
PICTURE  
COLOR  
BRIGH T  
HUE*  
decrease pictur e contrast  
decrease color intensity  
darken the pictur e  
increase r ed pictur e tones  
soften the pictur e  
increase pictur e contrast  
increase color intensity  
brighten the pictur e  
increase gr een pictur e tones  
sharpen the pictur e  
SH ARP  
* You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only  
.
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.  
3
The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL.  
Ad ju st in g t h e ADJUST o p t io n s u n d e r SOUND MODE  
ENTER  
Press + or – to select the  
1
desired item (e.g., BALANCE),  
then press ENTER.  
BALANCE  
00  
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER.  
2
For  
Press – to  
Press + to  
BASS  
decrease the bass  
increase the bass  
increasethetr eble  
TREBLE  
BALAN CE  
BBE  
decreasethetr eble  
increase the left speaker s volume  
increase the right speakers volume  
select “HIGH” for higher enhancement of sound clarity;  
select “LOW” for lower enhancement of sound clarity;  
select “OFF” to tur n of f the BBE sound  
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.  
3
The adjusted settings will be received when you select PERSONAL.  
Tip  
For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, r  
efer to  
“Introducing the menu system” on page 14 and “How to use the menu”  
on page15.  
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Ch a n g in g t h e SET  
UP se t t in g  
The SET UP menu allows you to change  
the menu language, lock channels,  
adjust the picture position, program  
your favorite channels and adjust  
volume automatically.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
7
-/--  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
ENTER  
+ / – / ENTER  
Pro g ra m m in g yo u r fa vo rit e ch a n n e ls  
The FAVORITE CH feature enables you to program up to six  
channels for direct selection.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Press + or – to select the  
SET UP icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
Press + or – to select  
FAVORITE CH, then press  
ENTER twice.  
ENTER  
3
4
ENTER  
Press + or –, or number  
buttons to program the  
desired channel (e.g.,  
PR03), then press ENTER.  
or  
ENTER  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
-/--  
To continue programming other favorite channels, press + or – and then  
press ENTER. After that, repeat step 4.  
5
To return to the normal screen  
Press MENU.  
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Usin g t h e CHILD LOCK fe a t u re  
You can prevent your children from watching certain programs by  
using the CHILD LOCK feature.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Press + or – to select the  
SET UP icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
Press + or – to select CHILD  
LOCK, then press ENTER.  
3
4
ENTER  
ENTER  
Press + or –, or number  
buttons to select the  
desired channel, then  
press ENTER.  
or  
ENTER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
-/--  
Press + or – to select ON, then  
press ENTER.  
5
6
ENTER  
The lock symbol (  
)
appears on the screen.  
To unlock the channel,  
select OFF.  
To lock other channels, press  
ENTER, then repeat steps 4 and 5.  
To return to the normal screen  
Press MENU.  
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Ch a n g in g t h e SET UP se t t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Ch a n g in g o t h e r SET UP m e n u o p t io n s  
Press MENU.  
1
Press + or – to select the  
SET UP icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Press + or – to select the  
desired option (e.g.,  
INTELLIGENT VOL), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
3
Select  
To  
LAN GUAGE/  
Change the menu language (see “Changing the menu  
language” on page 9).  
CH ILD LOCK  
PIC ROTATION  
Prevent childr en fr om watching cer tain pr ograms (see  
“Using the CHILD LOCK feature” on page 19).  
Adjust the pictur e position when it is not aligned to the  
TV screen.  
Press + or – to adjust the picture position, then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
PIC ROTATION  
FAVORITE CH  
Program channels for dir ect selection (see “Pr ogramming  
your favorite channels” on page 18).  
IN TELLIGEN T VOL  
Adjust the volume of each TV pr ogram automatically .  
Press + or – to select “ON,” then pr ess ENTER.  
To tur n of f the Intelligent V olume function, select “OFF ,”  
then pr ess ENTER.  
To return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Tip  
For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, r  
efer to  
“Introducing the menu system” on page 14 and “How to use the menu”  
on page15.  
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Ch a n g in g t h e  
Ch a n n e l Pre se t  
(CH PRESET)  
se t t in g  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
ENTER  
+ / – /ENTER  
The CH PRESET menu allows you to  
adjust the setup of your TV. For  
example, you can receive a channel with  
a weak signal that fails to be tuned in by  
automatic presetting.  
Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls m a n u a lly  
Press MENU.  
1
Press + or – to select the  
CH PRESET icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Press + or – to select  
3
ENTER  
MANUAL PROGRAM, then  
press ENTER.  
Select the program  
4
number to which you  
want to preset a channel.  
ENTER  
(1) Make sure “PR” is  
selected , then press  
ENTER.  
(2) Press + or – until the  
program number you  
want to preset (e.g.,  
program number 10)  
appears on the menu,  
then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
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Ch a n g in g t h e Ch a n n e l Pre se t (CH PRESET) se t t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Select the desired  
channel.  
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ENTER  
(1) Press + or – to select  
either VHF LOW, VHF  
HIGH or UHF, then  
press ENTER.  
(2) Press + or – until the  
ENTER  
desired channels  
broadcast appears on  
the TV screen, then  
press ENTER.  
If the sound of the  
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desired channel is  
abnormal, select the  
appropriate TV system.  
ENTER  
(1) Press + or – to select  
TV SYS, then press  
ENTER.  
(2) Press + or – until the  
ENTER  
sound becomes  
normal (e.g., M), then  
press ENTER.  
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If you are not satisfied  
with the picture and  
sound quality, you may be  
able to improve them by  
using the FINE tuning  
feature.  
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ENTER  
(1) Press + or – to select  
FINE, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
(2) Press + or – to select  
MANUAL, then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
(3) Press + or – until the  
picture and sound  
quality are optimal,  
then press ENTER.  
To return to the normal screen  
Press MENU.  
Note  
The TV system (TV SYS) and the fine tuning (FINE) settings ar  
memorized for each pr ogram number .  
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Ch a n g in g t h e Ch a n n e l Pre se t (CH PRESET) se t t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Ch a n g in g o t h e r CH PRESET m e n u o p t io n s  
Press MENU.  
1
Press + or – to select the  
CH PRESET icon ( ), then  
press ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Press + or – to select the  
desired option (e.g., SKIP),  
then press ENTER.  
ENTER  
3
Select  
To  
AUTO PROGRAM  
MANUAL PROGRAM  
preset channels automatically  
.
preset channels manually . See “Pr esetting channels  
manually” on page 21.  
SKIP  
skip unwanted or unused program numbers.  
1 Press + or – until the unused or unwanted program  
number appears, then press ENTER.  
2 Press + or – to select “ON,” then press ENTER.  
To restore the skipped program number, select “OFF.”  
TV SYS  
select the TV system. See “Pr esetting channels manually”  
on page22.  
COL SYS  
select the color system. Nor mally, set this to “AUTO.”  
Tip  
For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, r  
efer to  
“Introducing the menu system” on page 14 and “How to use the menu”  
on page15.  
Note  
If you pr eset a locked channel, that par ticular channel will be unlocked.  
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following  
troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Solutions  
Snow y picture  
The connection is loose or  
the cable is damaged.  
Check the antenna cable and connection  
on the TV, VCR and at the wall.  
(page 4)  
The channel presetting is  
inappropriate or  
incomplete.  
Display the CH PRESET menu and  
select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset  
the channel again. (page 21)  
Noisy sound  
The antenna type is  
inappropriate.  
Check the antenna type (VHF/ UHF).  
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.  
The antenna direction  
needs adjustment.  
Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a  
Sony dealer for advice.  
Signal transmission is low.  
Try using a booster.  
Distorted picture  
Broadcast signals are too  
strong.  
Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is  
in use.  
Noisy sound  
Good picture  
The TV system setting or  
channel presetting is  
inappropriate or  
If the sound of all the channels is noisy,  
display the CH PRESET menu and  
check the TV system (TV SYS) setting  
(page 22), then select “AUTO  
PROGRAM” to preset the channels  
again. (page 24)  
If the sound of some channels is noisy,  
select the channel, then display the CH  
PRESET menu and select the  
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).  
(page 22)  
incomplete.  
Noisy sound  
No picture  
The power cord, antenna or  
VCR is not connected.  
Check the power cord, antenna and the  
VCR connections.  
The TV is not turned on.  
Press u(power).  
Press U(main power) on the TV to turn  
off the TV about five seconds, then turn  
it on again.  
No sound  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Solutions  
Good picture  
Press ¸+ to increase the volume level.  
• The volume level is too  
low.  
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 generators,  
etc.  
Adjust the antenna direction for  
minimum interference. Contact a Sony  
dealer for advice.  
Double images or  
“ghosts”  
Use a highly directional antenna.  
• Broadcast signals are  
reflected by nearby  
mountains or buildings.  
Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 23)  
Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a • The antenna direction  
Sony dealer for advice.  
needs adjustment.  
Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is • Use of a booster is  
in use.  
inappropriate.  
No color  
Display the A/ V CONTROL menu and  
select “ADJUST” in PICTURE MODE,  
then adjust the COLOR level. (pages 16  
and 17)  
• The color level setting is  
too low.  
Display the CH PRESET menu and  
check the color system (COL SYS)  
setting (usually set this to AUTO).  
(page 24)  
• The color system setting is  
inappropriate.  
Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a  
Sony dealer for advice.  
• The antenna direction  
needs adjustment.  
Abnormal color patches  
Keep external speakers or other  
• There are magnetic effects  
from external speakers or  
other electrical equipment  
that may affect the TV.  
• The direction of the earths  
magnetic field may affect  
the TV.  
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.  
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Symptom  
Possible cause  
Solutions  
Picture slant  
Display the SET UP menu and adjust  
“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is  
aligned to the TV screen. (page 20)  
Terrestrial magnetism is  
affecting your TV set.  
Use the FINE tuning feature. (page 23)  
There is interference from  
external sources (e.g.,  
heavy machinery or a  
nearby broadcast station,  
etc.).  
Lines moving across the  
TV screen.  
The uindicator on your  
TV flashes red once or  
more in intervals of 3  
seconds.  
Contact your nearest Sony service  
center. (page 28)  
Your TV may need service.  
TV cabinet creaks.  
Changes in room  
temperature sometimes  
make the TV cabinet  
expand or contract,  
causing a noise. This does  
not indicate a malfunction.  
A small “boom” sound is  
heard w hen the TV is  
turned on.  
The TV’s demagnetizing  
function is working. This  
does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
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Se lf-d ia g n o sis  
fu n ct io n  
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a  
problem with your TV, the (standby) indicator flashes red. The  
number of times the indicator flashes indicates the possible  
u
u
causes.  
Front of TV  
u
(standby) indicator  
Check that the  
seconds.  
uindicator flashes red once or more in intervals of 3  
1
Count the number of times the  
uindicator flashes.  
2
3
4
Press U(main power) to turn off your TV.  
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the  
u
indicator flashed.  
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of  
your TV.  
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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
PROGR  
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING  
1 2(headphones) jack  
2 MENU button (15)  
3 AUTO PROGR (program) button (5)  
4 (TV/video) button (9)  
5 ¸+/– (volume) buttons (8)  
6 PROGR +/– (program) buttons (8)  
7 U(main power) button (8)  
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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
1
4
2
5
8
0
1
4
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
7
-/--  
-/--  
SOUND  
MODE  
SOUND  
MODE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
SURROUND FAVORITE  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
PIC MODE  
A/B  
MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1 ¤(muting) button (9)  
(display) button (9)  
3 u(power) button (8)  
4 (video) button (9)  
5 ;(TV) button (9)  
6 Number buttons (8)  
7 JUMP button (9)  
SOUND MODE button (11)  
SURROUND button (13)  
!∞ FAVORITE button (12)  
PIC MODE button (11)  
Teletext operation buttons  
Not available on this model.  
2
(text)  
(enlarge)  
(reveal)  
(index)  
(hold)  
(text clear)  
8
Menu operation buttons (15)  
MENU button  
p
(FASTEXT: red, green,  
yellow, blue)  
+ or – buttons  
ENTER button  
9 PROGR +/– button (8)  
A/B button  
Names/ symbols of buttons on the  
remote are indicated in different  
colors to represent the available  
functions.  
Not available on this model.  
Timer setting buttons (10)  
(wake up timer)  
(sleep timer)  
!™ .(volume) +/buttons (8)  
Label color  
White  
Button function  
For general TV operations  
For Teletext operations  
Green  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
KV-XF25M80  
KV-XF29M80  
Pow er requirements  
Pow er consumption (W)  
Television system  
Color system  
110-240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Indicated on the rear of the TV  
B/ G, I, D/ K, M  
PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58  
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  
UHF  
: C1 to C12, R1 to R12  
: 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  
˘(Antenna)  
Audio output  
Number of terminal  
(Video)  
75-ohm external terminal  
6W + 6W  
8W + 8W  
Input: 3 Output: 1  
Input: 3 Output: 1  
Input: 2  
– Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
–Phono jacks; 500 mVrms  
(Audio)  
(S Video)  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
2(Headphones)  
Output: 1  
Minijack  
Picture tube  
25 in.  
29 in.  
Tube size (cm)  
– Measured diagonally  
64  
60  
72  
68  
Screen size (cm)  
– Measured diagonally  
Dimensions (w /h/d, mm)  
Mass (kg)  
722 × 515 × 512  
794 × 573 × 517  
38  
50  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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