Sony KV-XA34 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 4-078-793-52 (1) Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions • Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KV-XA34 KV-XA29 KV-XA25 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the For children’s safety, do not leave children TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during alone with the TV.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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-XA25M87 only) ........6 Connecting optional components ............. -
Page 4: Using Your New Tv
Using Your New TV Getting Started CAUTION • Do not plug in 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. -
Page 5: Step 2: Insert The Batteries Into The Remote
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. -
Page 6: Connecting The Tweeter (Kv-Xa25M87 Only)
Connecting the TWEETER (KV-XA25M87 only) You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the TWEETER. TWEETER L(MONO) Striped wire Plain wire Place the TWEETER on top of your TV. Bend the wire to hook it at the rear of your TV. Connect the wires to the TWEETER terminals at the rear of your TV. -
Page 7: Connecting Optional Components
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, DVD, camcorder, video game or stereo system. To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press t (see page 11). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Front of TV S video cable (not supplied) - Page 8 Connecting optionals components (continued) Connecting a DVD player using the t (video input) jacks Rear of TV DVD player LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO L(MONO) To t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) Audio/Video cable (yellow) (not supplied) -L (MONO) (white) -R (red) : Signal flow Connecting a DVD player using the...
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Page 9: Securing The Tv
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. Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or pillar. -
Page 10: Watching The Tv
Watching the TV PIC MODE This section explains various functions and operations available while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons -/-- JUMP PIP PROGR MENU V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER indicator L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR FAVORITE... -
Page 11: Changing The Menu Language
Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily ?/1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red. ! on the TV. Turn off completely 2 +/–. Adjust the volume Mute the sound t to select “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2” , “VIDEO 3”or Watch the video input “DVD”. -
Page 12: Setting The Sleep Timer
Watching the TV (continued) Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired WAKE UP TIMER:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the program number or video input you want to display when you... -
Page 13: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound PIC MODE PIC MODE modes SOUND MODE You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in “PERSONAL” option. Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE DYNAMIC STANDARD repeatedly until you get the desired picture mode. -
Page 14: Viewing Your Favorite Channels
Viewing your favorite channels PIC MODE You can display and select six of your favorite channels directly from your TV screen. Number buttons -/-- PIP PROGR ENTER FAVORITE PIP PROGR FAVORITE SOUND MODE SURROUND Press FAVORITE. Press the number button from 1 to 6 to select the desired favorite channel. -
Page 15: Watching Two Programs At The Same Time
Watching two programs at the PIC MODE same time — PIP With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, you can display a sub screen within the main picture of different TV programs or -/-- video inputs. PIP PROGR ENTER V (PIP PROGR +)/ FAVORITE PIP PROGR v (PIP PROGR –) - Page 16 Watching two programs at the same time (continued) Additional PIP tasks Press change the program number in the V (PIP PROGR +) or v (PIP PROGR –). sub screen select a video input in the sub screen swap pictures between the main and sub screens freeze the sub screen To unfreeze the screen, press the...
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Page 17: Listening With Surround Sound
Listening with surround sound PIP PROGR ENTER The surround feature enables you to FAVORITE enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall PIP PROGR SOUND MODE SURROUND or movie theater. SURROUND Press SURROUND repeatedly until you receive the desired SURROUND: TruSurround SURROUND: OFF surround sound. -
Page 18: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext (KV-XA34M86/XA25M86 only) PIC MODE 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. -/-- (red, green, yellow, blue) PIP PROGR ENTER FAVORITE PIP PROGR SOUND MODE SURROUND... - Page 19 Additional Teletext tasks Do this 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. check the contents of a Teletext service Press An overview of the Teletext contents and page numbers appear on the screen.
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Page 20: Introducing The Menu System
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system 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 “PICTURE” icon S E T UP Menu guide icon L ANGUAGE : ENG L I SH... - Page 21 Change the TV system: “B/G” t “I” t “D/K” t “M” 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.
- Page 22 Introducing the menu system (continued) How to use the menu You can use the buttons on the remote PIP PROGR MENU and on the TV as well to display the V/b/v/B/ENTER menu and adjust the settings. ENTER FAVORITE PIP PROGR Press MENU to display the P I C T URE P I C T URE + + MO...
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Page 23: Setting
Changing the “PICTURE” setting PIP PROGR MENU V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER The “PICTURE” menu allows you to FAVORITE change the picture settings. PIP PROGR Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” P I C T URE P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I icon ( ) is selected,... - Page 24 Changing the “PICTURE” setting (continued) Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., ENTER ENTER “COLOR”), then press COLOR ENTER. Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v/B to Press V/b to “PICTURE”...
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Page 25: Changing The "Sound"Setting
Changing the “SOUND” setting MENU PIP PROGR V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER The “SOUND” menu allows you to FAVORITE PIP PROGR change the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the SOUND “SOUND” icon ( ), SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND OF F ENTER... - Page 26 Changing the “SOUND” setting (continued) Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item ENTER ENTER (e.g., ”BALANCE“), BALANCE then press ENTER. Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v/B to Press V/b to “BASS”...
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Page 27: Changing The "Pip" Setting
Changing the -/-- “PIP” setting PIP PROGR MENU The “PIP” menu allows you to display a V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER sub screen, change the sub screen FAVORITE position and exchange pictures between PIP PROGR the main and sub screens. SOUND MODE SURROUND Press MENU. -
Page 28: Changing The "Setup" Setting
Changing the “SETUP” setting Number buttons The “SETUP” menu allows you to -/-- change the menu language, adjust the picture position, adjust the program number setting and select color system. PIP PROGR MENU V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER FAVORITE PIP PROGR Press MENU. S E T UP Press V or v to select L ANGUAGE :... - Page 29 Adjusting each program number settings (PROGRAM SETUP) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press ENTER. Press V or v to PROGRAM S E T PR : select the desired S K I P : OF F ENTER ENTER program number you...
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Page 30: ("Ch Preset") Setting
Changing the Channel Preset MENU PIP PROGR (“CH PRESET”) V/b/v/B/ENTER ENTER FAVORITE setting PIP PROGR SOUND MODE SURROUND 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. - Page 31 Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. MANUA L PROG (1) Make sure “PR” is T V S Y S : B / G selected , then press ENTER S ENS : H I GH VH F...
- Page 32 Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting (continued) If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may improve them by using fine tuning. MANUA L PROG PR 1 0 (1) Press V or v to select T V S Y S : M MANUA L “FINE”, then press...
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Page 33: Self-Diagnosis Function
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. 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. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptom Page Possible cause Solutions Snowy picture • Connection is loose or • Check the antenna cable and connection the cable is damaged. - Page 35 TV. interference from cars, neon signs, hair – • Adjust the antenna direction for dryers, power minimum interference. Contact a Sony generators, etc. dealer for advice. – Double images or • Use a highly directional antenna. • Broadcast signals are “ghosts”...
- Page 36 Lines moving across the TV screen. from external sources, e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. • Contact your nearest Sony service center. The 1 indicator on • Your TV may need service. your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals.
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Page 37: Overview Of Controls
Overview of controls TV front panel L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO PROGR PROGR L (MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button Function Page Preset channels automatically. AUTO PROGR Turn off completely or turn on the TV. PROGR +/– Select program number. Standby indicator. - Page 38 Overview of controls (continued) Button Function Page Remote control Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. PROGR +/– Select program number. 0 – 9, - Input numbers. PIC MODE 2 +/– Adjust volume. Select TV or video input. Display the TV program. Mute the sound.
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Page 39: Specifications
- Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) - Measured diagonally 696 × 513 × 500 772 × 576 × 516 895 × 674 × 590 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...