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Sony TRINITRON KV-AR25M81A Service Manual

Sony TRINITRON KV-AR25M81A Service Manual

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REVISION HISTORY

MODEL
KV-AR25M81A
NO.
SUFFIX
DATE
1
-01
2002/11
PART NO. :
SUPP / CORR
DESCRIPTION
--
1st. Issue
BG3R
CHASSIS
9-872-347-01

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  • Page 1: Revision History

    REVISION HISTORY BG3R CHASSIS MODEL 9-872-347-01 PART NO. : KV-AR25M81A SUFFIX DATE SUPP / CORR DESCRIPTION 2002/11 1st. Issue...

  • Page 2: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL BG3R CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR25M81A RM-952 Pakistan TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
  • Page 3 THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART ANODE. NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Section Title Page 4. DIAGRAMS SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ........4 4-1. Block Diagram ............24 4-2. Circuit Board Location ..........26 1. DISASSEMBLY 4-3. Schematic Diagram ........... 27 1-1. Rear Cover Removal ........... 7 (1) A Board Schematic Diagram ......

  • Page 5: Self Diagnostic Function

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER lamp will automatically begin to flash. The number of times the lamp flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY/TIMER lamp flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
  • Page 6 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY/TIMER LIGHT FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* 2 times +B overcurrent/overvoltage 2 times Vertical deflection stopped 5 times White balance failure 5 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic. Lamp ON 0.3 sec.
  • Page 7 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnostic results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to “0”. Unless the result display is cleared to “0”, the self-diagnostic function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.

  • Page 8: Disassembly

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 1 DISASSEMBLY 1-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL 1-2. SPEAKER BLOCK ASSY REMOVAL 2 Rear cover 1 Four screws 1 Nine screws (Washer head) (+BVTP 4 × 16) (+P 4×16 ) 2 Speaker Block Assy 1-3. CHASSIS ASSY REMOVAL 1-4.

  • Page 9: H1 And H2 Boards Removal

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 1-7. H1 AND H2 BOARDS REMOVAL 1-8. A AND B9 BOARDS REMOVAL 3 Two screws 1 Two screws (Washer head) (Washer head) (+BVTAP 3 x 12) (+BVTP 3 x 12) 2 One screw (Washer head) (+BVTAP 3 x 12)
  • Page 10 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 • REMOVAL OF ANODE-CAP Note: • After removing the anode, short circuit the anode of the picture tube and the anode cap to the metal chassis, CRT shield or carbon paint on the CRT. • REMOVING PROCEDURES anode button...

  • Page 11: Set-Up Adjustments

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a complete Perform the adjustments in the following order : realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. 1. Beam Landing • These adjustments should be performed with rated power 2.

  • Page 12: Convergence

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 2-2. CONVERGENCE Preparation : • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size. • Receive dot/hatch signal. Purity • Pic mode: Personal (Pic 90%, Brightness 50%, Colour 50 %, Hue 50%, Sharpness 50%). BMC (Hexapole)
  • Page 13 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 BMC (Hexapole) Magnet. If the red, green and blue dots are not balanced or aligned, then Blue use the BMC magnet to adjust in the manner described below. Neck assy Neck assy Blue VM1 board VM1 board Note 1.

  • Page 14: Focus Adjustment

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29”, 34”) on DY 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Rotate TLV VOL (25”) FOCUS adjustment should be completed before W/B adjustment. XCV Rotate XCV Adj core on DY YCH Rotate YCH VOL on DY Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket...

  • Page 15: G2 (Screen) And White Balance Adjustment

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 2. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 2-4. G2 (SCREEN) AND WHITE BALANCE 1) Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER). 1. G2 (SCREEN) ADJUSTMENT 2) Input white raster signal. 1) Set the PICTURE to normal. 3) Set the PICTURE to minimum.

  • Page 16: Circuit Adjustments

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 3 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER 3-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the Item Number 00 of device GEO supplied Remote Commander RM-952. This explanation uses H-Position as an example.
  • Page 21 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB0 OP1 2nd Lang Item XTAL 4.43 XTAL 3.58 SECAM KV-AR25M81A NOTE: When Bit 7, 6 & 5 = 000, Only PAL color system is selected. When Bit 7 is selected, Auto, PAL & NTSC 4.43 Color system is enable When Option is single color system, Color system cannot be changed &...

  • Page 22: Picture Quality Adjustments

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS 3-4. DEFLECTION ADJUSTMENTS SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT SCL NORMAL MODE (50Hz) 1. Select Video. 1. Set to Service Mode. 2. Input PAL Color Bar. 2. Using the 1 and 4 buttons select category GEO (Service 3.

  • Page 23: H-Trapezoid Adjustment

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 NORMAL MODE (60Hz) 3-5. H-TRAPEZOID ADJUSTMENT 11. Input 525/60 Hz signal. Receive cross hatch/dot signal. 12. Using the 1 and 4 buttons select category GEO (Service Adjust RV1801 on C6 board to make H-Trapezoid distortion Mode). best. 13. Select and adjust the following items to obtain obtimum image.

  • Page 24: Picture Distortion Adjustment

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 3-7. PICTURE DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT (1) PICTURE DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT (2) Item Number 00 – 0B H-TRAPEZOID (ROTATE RVI801) GEO 0 HPS (H POSITION) GEO 1 HSZ ( H SIZE) GEO 2 PAP (PIN AMP) GEO 3 TLT (TRAPEZIUM) GEO 4...

  • Page 25: Diagrams

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 SECTION 4 DIAGRAMS 4-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM SP ASSY MAIN. TUVIF AUDIO AUDIO OUT <slave: 90H> TV V in IC201 PROSESSOR TV L in TA8223K TV R in IC7203 TU101 TDA7429S (Front AV IN, Key SW) BTF-LG433 <slave: 90H>...

  • Page 26: Circuit Board Location

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION – 26 –...

  • Page 27: Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note: • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise noted. • All resistors are in ohms. kΩ = 1000Ω, MΩ = 1000kΩ • Indication of resistance which does not have rating electrical power is as follows.

  • Page 28: A Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 (1) A Board Schematic Diagram CN102 CN101 CN204 CN203 :S-MICRO :S-MICRO TO B9 BOARD TO B9 BOARD CN7402/CN7502 CN7402 CN106 CN104 TU101 CN105 CN303 :S-MICRO BTF-LG433 CN302 :TAB TO B9 BOARD TO B9 BOARD CN205 CN7403...
  • Page 29 KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 SYSTEM CONTROLLER,Y/C JUNGLE,DEFLECTION,TUVIF, CN507 FRONT AM,POWER SUPPLY R501 1k :CHIP NS ROT :S-MICRO TO C6 BOARD NS MUTE R500 CN1801 C512 R596 0.033 L516 R502 C514 C500 L515 L517 135V 0.047 COIL 3W:RS B:CHIP 200V :DCC...

  • Page 30: B9 Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 (2) B9 Board Schematic Diagram R7217 5.6k :CHIP R7218 C7249 C7233 5.6k C7246 C7248 C7251 C7253 R7216 Q7401 0.15 C7235 :CHIP 0.0056 0.0012 0.0047 0.022 2.7k 0.15 16V B:CHIP B:CHIP B:CHIP B:CHIP B:CHIP UN2216 BUFFER MOMUTE...

  • Page 31: V1 Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 (3) V1 Board Schematic Diagram R897 R898 R895 D 801 D 802 (TELETEXT) D A P 202K Q 813 R838 IC801 R807 0 :CHIP SAA5261 R896 C828 C825 R806 R814 R831 0 :CHIP EAST / W EST...

  • Page 32: C6 Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 (4) C6 Board Schematic Diagram CN702 R701 L701 1P :TAB 100k 1/2W FOCUS :EL0607 SG701 C701 200V TO G2 FBT 0.0047 200V D1808 RV1801 C719 C717 GP08D PROTECT H.STAT 250V G1-1 C1809 J701 1000 R1800 D718...

  • Page 33: H1 Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 (5) H1 Board Schematic Diagram TO SP CN3902 6P :S-MICRO TO A BOARD CN901 CN3904 CN3905 CN3901 9P :S-MICRO 9P :S-MICRO 4P BLK :S-MICRO CN3903 CN3906 # TO A BOARD / B9 BOARD TO A BOARD...

  • Page 34: H2 Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 (6) H2 Board Schematic Diagram CN3602 CN3601 CN3603 TO B9 BOARD TO B9 BOARD :S-MICRO CN7601 CN7602 TO H1 BOARD CN3907 IC3901 RPM7140-H5 SIRCS RECEIVER C3912 470p D3906 SPB-25MVWF WAKE INDICATOR S3601 AC-PUSH-SW (RECEIVER,POWER SW,LED) B-SSSBG3R-11477-CKD...-H2. – 40 –...

  • Page 35: J Board Schematic Diagram

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 (7) J Board Schematic Diagrams J2410 R2421 C2410 DV D Y R- Y D2410 R2410 GN D NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT DV D B Y GN D B- Y R2411 R2419 D2411 C2411 DV D RY NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT GN D...

  • Page 37: Voltage List And Waveforms

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 4-4. VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM A BOARD VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] IC001 IC002 544mVp-p (5)[4.8] NTSC3.58 IC003 1.024Vp-p 5.2Vp-p IC100 IC301 (4)[3.1] 4.88Vp-p 210mVp-p 3.92Vp-p 5.1Vp-p NTSC3.58 4.16Vp-p 640mVp-p 3.04Vp-p...
  • Page 38 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 A BOARD VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Q005 Q101 Q301 12.0 1.36Vp-p 164.0Vp-p NTSC3.58 12.0 Q302 (8.6)[8.3] (0)[0.5] Q303 166.0Vp-p (5)[4.4] Q304 Q507 (3.0)[2.7] Q305 Q509 IC302 Q306 Q511 -0.2 (0)[0.5]...
  • Page 39 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 B9 BOARD VOLTAGE LIST Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] IC7203 Q7309 Q7310 Q7401 Q7402 Q7403 IC7204 Q7404 V1 BOARD VOLTAGE LIST Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] IC801 Q803 0.01 (0.4)[0.7] 0.02...
  • Page 40 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 C6 BOARD VOLTAGE LIST AND WAVEFORM Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] Pin No. Voltage[v] IC1800 Q706 (8.8)[8.1] (149)[144] (165)[160] Q707 (4.1)[4.4] (156)[153] Q708 146Vp-p (165)[163] Q709 (165)[160] J701 (140)[136] (163)[160] Q710 24.4Vp-p Q711 (275)[272] 164Vp-p Q701 (160)[154]...

  • Page 41: Printed Wiring Boards And Parts Location

    KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock.
  • Page 42 KV-AR25M81A KV-AR25M81A RM-952 RM-952 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS [CISPR, AC FUSE, A/V INPUT, DVD SWITCH, MONITOR OUT] [VIDEO AMP, ROTATION CIRCUIT] [FRONT AV IN, KEY SW] [DVD TERMINAL] – B9 Board – – C6 Board – CN702 JW7606 C701 CLP700 CN700...
  • Page 43 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS [TELETEXT] [VELOCITY MODULATION] [RECEIVER, POWER SW, LED] – H2 Board – – V1 Board – C805 Q813 Q814 R818 JW 811 C802 JW 813 C806 JW 810 Q812 Q810 JW 809 R880 JW 808 R845...

  • Page 44: Semiconductors

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 4-6. SEMICONDUCTORS TRANSISTOR LETTER SIDE LETTER SIDE 2SK2845-LB102 DTC144ESA DTC114EK 2SC2712-YG 2SC2458-YGR 2SC2611 2SA1175-HFE MSD601-RT1 2SD2114K 2SC3576 2SC2688-LK 2SC2785-HFE UN2111 UN2213 UN2216 2SA1162-G 2SC1623-L5L6 DIODE CATHODE ANODE CATHODE ANODE IRF614 2SA1606-E 2SD2578-CA D1N20R DTZ-TT11-15B 2SA1091-0 2SC4159-E D1NS4 DTZ10B...
  • Page 45 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 DIODE TOP VIEW Dual In-line Package Pin 6~98 NJM2234AL CXA2159S SE-135N TDA8172 DAP202K CXP86461-638S TDA7429S TDA9181T SAA5261 MARKING SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Single In -line Package Zig-zag In -line Package Pin 8~98 Pin 6~99 MC14053BF STR-F6456S TA7805S LA6510...

  • Page 46: Exploded Views

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since Items with no part number and no The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine...

  • Page 47: Chassis

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 5-2. CHASSIS r : 7-685-648-79 SCREW +BVTP 3 × 12 p : 7-685-663-79 SCREW +BVTP 4 × 16 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK H1 BOARD MOUNTED (NOT STOCKED) H2 BOARD MOUNTED...

  • Page 48: Picture Tube

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 5-3. PICTURE TUBE r : 7-685-648-79 SCREW +BVTP 3 × 12 p : 7-685-663-71 SCREW +BVTP 4 × 16 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK X-4040-905-1 BEZNET ASSY 102-104, 122, 123, 127...

  • Page 49: Electrical Parts List

    KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 6 Replace only with part number specified. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since •...
  • Page 50 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C335 1-164-004-51 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 25V C566...
  • Page 51 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C901 1-136-153-00 FILM 0.01UF 5.00% D520 8-719-988-61 1SS355TE-17...
  • Page 52 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <IC> L101 1-414-856-11 INDUCTOR 10UH L102 1-414-856-11 INDUCTOR...
  • Page 53 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK Q600 8-729-119-78 2SC2785-HFE R068 1-216-041-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W Q601...
  • Page 54 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R357 1-216-079-00 METAL CHIP 1/10W R552 1-216-057-61 RES-CHIP 2.2K...
  • Page 55 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R635 1-216-492-21 METAL OXIDE <VARISTOR> R636 1-215-924-00 METAL OXIDE...
  • Page 56 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C7408 1-163-133-00 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF D7407 8-719-069-60 UDZSTE-179.1B...
  • Page 57 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSISTOR> R7411 1-216-113-61 RES-CHIP 470K 1/10W R7412 1-216-041-61...
  • Page 58 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R7571 1-216-025-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W D704 8-719-911-19 1SS119-25 R7572...
  • Page 59 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R718 1-249-405-11 CARBON 1/4W C3906 1-126-963-11 ELECT 4.7UF 20.00% 50V...
  • Page 60 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK **************************************************************** <RESISTOR> H2 BOARD COMPLETE (NOT STOCKED) R2410...
  • Page 61 KV-AR25M81A RM-952 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <CHIP CONDUCTOR> R879 1-216-073-61 RES-CHIP 1/10W R880 1-216-041-61...
  • Page 62 CARBON 1/4W ********************** R5921 1-216-476-11 METAL OXIDE 1-418-163-61 REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-952) R5922 1-249-414-11 CARBON 1/4W 9-939-697-01 BATTERY COVER REMOTE COMMANDER R5923 1-249-383-11 CARBON 1/4W Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English  9-872-347-01 Visual Products 2002.11 – 70 –...
  • Page 63 4-092-810-12 (1) Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions • Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KV-AR29 KV-AR25 M81A © 2002 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 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 For children’s safety, do not leave children alone TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during with the TV.
  • Page 65 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 optional components ............. 6 Securing the TV ....................

  • Page 66: Using Your New Tv

    Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connecting a VCR diagram below. Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) IEC connector (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Connecting a VCR To watch the video input, press t (see page 13).

  • Page 67: 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 input) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.

  • Page 68: Connecting Optional Components

    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 13). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Front of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

  • Page 69: Component Video

    Connecting a DVD player using the (component video input) jacks 1 Connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, C , and C under (component video...

  • Page 70: Securing The Tv

    Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.

  • Page 71: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels You can preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence from program Number buttons number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well. -/-- JUMP 2 +/– SOUND PROGR MODE PROGR +/– SELECT PIC MODE + or –...

  • Page 72: Presetting Channels Manually

    Presetting channels (continued) Presetting channels manually Press SELECT until SELECT “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears. MANUAL PROGRAM Press + or – to enter the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode. VHF LOW B/G Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the PROGR desired program number appears.
  • Page 73 To change the color system setting If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna input) terminal or the t (video input) jack. (1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears. COLOR SYS: AUTO (2) Press + or – to select the appropriate AUTO SECAM color system until the color is...

  • Page 74: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV This section explains functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons -/-- JUMP JUMP SOUND PROGR +/– MODE PROGR +/– SELECT + or – FAVORITE ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR...
  • Page 75 Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily ?/1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red. ! on the TV. Turn off completely Mute the sound t to select “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2” or “DVD”. Watch the video input To return to the TV program, press a. (VCR, camcorder, etc.) JUMP.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Customizing the SOUND PROGR MODE picture and sound SOUND MODE SELECT You can customize the picture and + or – sound by selecting the picture and PIC MODE sound modes or by adjusting its FAVORITE settings. You can change the sound effect by selecting the surround mode.
  • Page 78 Customizing the picture and sound (continued) Adjusting the picture and sound settings Press SELECT until the SELECT desired setting appears. PICTURE Each time you press PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE* SELECT, the setting item will change as follows: SHARP BALANCE TREBLE BASS Press + or –...
  • Page 79 Selecting the surround mode Press SELECT repeatedly SELECT until “SURROUND” SURROUND: MOVIE appears. Press + or – to select the desired surround sound. MOVIE MUSIC Select “MOVIE” listen to sound that spreads out over a large area, giving the feeling of being at a movie theatre.

  • Page 80: Viewing Your Favorite Channels

    Viewing your favorite channels Number buttons You can display six of your favorite -/-- JUMP channels for quick and easy selection. SOUND PROGR MODE You can program the favorite channel PROGR +/– as well. + or – FAVORITE FAVORITE Selecting a favorite channel Press FAVORITE.

  • Page 81: Blocking The Channels (Child Lock)

    Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) You can lock some program numbers to prevent children from watching certain channels, by using the buttons on the -/-- JUMP remote control. SOUND PROGR MODE SELECT + or – FAVORITE Select the program number you want to lock. Press SELECT until “CHILD SELECT LOCK”...

  • Page 82: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext 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. -/-- JUMP SOUND PROGR MODE (FASTEXT) FAVORITE Displaying Teletext Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch. Press to display the text.
  • Page 83 Additional Teletext tasks Do this Press display a Teletext page on the TV Each time you press , the screen changes as picture follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. Press check the contents of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents and page numbers appear on the screen.

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    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 85: 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 Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • Connection is loose or • Check the antenna cable and connection the cable is damaged.
  • Page 86 “ghosts” • Use the fine tuning (FINE) function. mountains or buildings. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – inappropriate. dealer for advice. • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is –...
  • Page 87 • Use the fine tuning (FINE) function. the TV screen. from external sources, e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. • Contact your nearest Sony service center. • Your TV may need indicator on service. your TV flashes red several times between three seconds intervals.

  • Page 88: Tv Front Panel

    Overview of controls TV front panel L(MONO) AUTO SELECT PROGR PROGR L(MONO) AUTO SELECT PROGR PROGR Function Button Page Preset channels automatically. AUTO PROGR Select the desired item. SELECT Select program number. PROGR +/– Turn off or turn on the TV. 2 +/–...

  • Page 89: Remote Control

    Remote Control Button Function Page SELECT Select the desired item. +/– Adjust value. PROGR +/– Select program number. 0 – 9, -/-- Input numbers. 2 +/– Adjust volume. Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. Select TV or video input. -/-- JUMP SOUND...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Note KV-AR25M81A KV-AR29M81A Power requirements 110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 Teletext language English, Arabic, French...

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