SERVICE MANUAL BG3R CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR25M86 RM-993 ME SCC-U48T-A TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
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THE ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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.
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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.
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 1-10. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 SECTION 2 ADVANCE OPERATION 2-1. "RESET" FUNCTION 1. Purpose If a customer faces some setting problem that cannot be solved, using the "RESET" function some items will be reset to its original setting (shipment condition) 2. How to Operate The way to access to the "RESET"...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 SECTION 3 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 3-2. 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)
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 Rotate TLV-2 VOL (29”, 34”) on DY 3-3. 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...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 2. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 3-4. G2 (SCREEN) AND WHITE BALANCE 1) Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 4-1: 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER 4-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD Service adjustments to this model can be performed using the Item Number 00 of device GEO supplied Remote Commander RM-993. This explanation uses H-Position as an example.
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB0 OP1 AR34/29* Item XTAL 4.43 XTAL 3.58 SECAM KV-AR25M86 No. OPB1 OP2 AV Input Item NICAM HDEV Thai Bil PIP 4 DVD Input KV-AR25M86 AV Input 00 = no AV Input 01 = 1 AV Input...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 4-3. ADJUSTMENT FOR NON DIGITAL TEXTURE 4-4. ADJUSTMENT FOR DIGITAL TEXTURE ENHANCER (DTE) MODEL ENHANCER (DTE) MODEL (not used for this model) Y LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SUB COLOR ADJUSTMENT (KV-AR25/AR29) 1. Select Video. 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set (white reference 100%).
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 SUB COLOR (YCJ) ADJUSTMENT PMX ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 1. Select Video (Wide mode: OFF). 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set. 2. Input PAL Color Bar to TV set. 3. Set the following condition: 3. Set the following condition:...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 8. Raise/lower the data with the 3 and 6 buttons. Select and WIDE MODE (50Hz) adjust the following items to obtain optimum image. Input PAL color bar. Service Item Adjust condition change to WIDE MODE : ON. Using the 1 and 3 button, select category GEO...
KV-AR25M86 KV-AR25M86 RM-993 RM-993 SECTION 5 DIAGRAMS 5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (Front AV IN, Key SW) MAIN.TUVF with AV SW TV.V In L1 out AUDIO OUT SP ASSY STEREO IC3302 TV.L In IC3202 R1 out TV.R In IC6200 DECODER IC1401 NJW1139...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 5-3. 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.
KV-AR25M86 KV-AR25M86 RM-993 RM-993 (6) P5 Board Schematic Diagram CN4101 :S-MICRO TO J BOARD CN2410 DVD Y IN R4008 Q4102 2SA1037AK-T146 R4005 100 :CHIP :CHIP R4022 FL4109 DVD BY IN C4029 0.1 25V B:CHIP C4194 FILTER,CHIP EMI :CHIP R4006 DVD RY IN...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 (8) J and F Boards Schematic Diagrams J2410 R2421 C2410 DVD Y D2410 R2410 NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT DVD BY R2411 R2419 D2411 C2411 DVD RY NNCD9.1A-T1 PROTECT D2412 NNCD9.1A-T1 DVD L PROTECT C2412 DVD R R2412 R2420 CN2410 C2413...
KV-AR25M86 KV-AR25M86 RM-993 RM-993 5-5. 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.
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 SECTION 6 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...
KV-AR25M86 RM-993 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 7 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 •...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C524 1-126-967-11 ELECT 47UF 20.00% 50V C621 1-102-114-00...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 D007 8-719-081-97 DIODE MMDL914T1 D631 8-719-068-00 DIODE ERC04-06SE...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 JR024 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP Q315 8-729-421-19 TRANSISTOR UN2213...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R058 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP R375 1-216-025-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R584 1-208-834-11 METAL CHIP 150K 0.5% 1/10W R660...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C1333 1-163-038-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF C1464 1-126-933-11 ELECT 100UF 20.00% 16V...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C3325 1-104-665-11 ELECT 100UF 20.00% 25V D1404 8-719-069-60 DIODE UDZSTE-179.1B...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 JR1423 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP <RESISTOR> JR1481 1-216-295-91 SHORT CHIP...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R1506 1-216-033-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R1442 1-216-049-11 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R3313 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W <DIODE> R3314 1-216-073-91 RES-CHIP...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R713 1-260-330-11 CARBON 1.5K 1/2W ******************************************************************* R714 1-243-618-71...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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> <RESISTOR> R2410 1-247-804-11 CARBON 1/4W R3900 1-249-411-11...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C4007 1-126-394-11 ELECT CHIP 10UF 20.00% 16V <SWITCH>...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C4144 1-164-004-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 25V C4245...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 C4445 1-163-021-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01UF 10.00% 50V FL4403...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 Q4115 8-729-026-49 TRANSISTOR 2SA1037AK-T146-R <RESISTOR> Q4116 8-729-026-49 TRANSISTOR 2SA1037AK-T146-R...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R4074 1-216-041-00 RES-CHIP 1/10W R4157 1-216-089-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R4241 1-208-760-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/10W R4407 1-216-025-11...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R4559 1-208-798-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 0.5% 1/10W <DIODE>...
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KV-AR25M86 RM-993 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 R839 1-216-655-11 METAL CHIP 1.5K 0.5% 1/10W <CONNECTOR>...
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BATTERY COVER REMOTE COMMANDER * 4-091-047-01 INDIVIDUAL CARTON * 4-088-738-01 CUSHION LOWER * 4-088-739-01 CUSHION UPPER 4-090-195-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION 4-392-003-11 BAND, HOLD 4-392-004-11 CLIP Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-326-01 Visual Products 2002.8 – 102 –...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • 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.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same Do not place any objects on the TV. power socket. Do not damage the power cord. 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 Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
x 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.
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Table of Contents Installation Menu Adjustment Getting Started ........6 Introducing the menu system ..17 Setting up your TV Changing the “PICTURE” setting ... 20 (“INITIAL SETUP”) ......7 Changing the “SOUND” setting ..22 Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting ........24 Overview of Controls Changing the “SETUP”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“INITIAL SETUP”) MENU SOUND MENU When you turn on your TV for the first time, PIP PROGR the “INITIAL SETUP” menu will appear. V/v/ENTER ENTER This menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position and PIP PROGR preset the TV channels automatically.
Overview of Controls TV front and rear panels TV rear panel ENTER SELECT AUTO L(MONO) MENU PROGR PROGR TV front panel ENTER SELECT L(MONO) AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Standby indicator. –...
Remote control Button Function Page 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the TV. Display the TV input. – 4 0 – 9, - Input numbers. – 5 JUMP Jump to previous program – number. 9 SURROUND Select surround mode. 0 WIDE MODE Select wide-mode (16:9).
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continued Button Function Page Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. ENTER Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Teletext operations (green label) Enlarge the Teletext display. 0 – 9 Input Teletext page number. JUMP PROGR +/–...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “PERSONAL” option. Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE to select the desired picture mode. Select “DYNAMIC”...
• The DTE mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE”is turned “ON”. The DTE logo ( ) and “DTE” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Viewing the picture in wide mode When receiving a wide-mode (16:9) signal, the picture will appear “squeezed”...
Watching Picture-in-Picture (PIP) With the PIP feature, you can display two different TV programs or video input at the same time by using the button. JUMP Press SOUND SOUND MENU Display a sub screen PIP PROGR To cancel the sub screen, press PIP PROGR +/ ENTER the button again.
x Selecting a TV program using PIP You can select your desired TV program directly from the PIP sub screen by using PIP PROGR +/– buttons. SOUND MENU Press PIP PROGR +/– until the desired program PIP PROGR appears in the sub screen. PIP PROGR +/ ENTER PIP PROGR –/...
x Setting the timers You can set your TV to turn on and off automatically by using the Wake up timer and Sleep timer respectively. Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired period of time appears on the screen. WAKE UP TIMER:10M (After 10 minutes) JUMP...
x Viewing Teletext Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this display a Teletext Press .
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon PICTURE icon Name of the current menu S E T UP SOUND icon L ANGUAGE :...
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“TV SYS” “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.
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How to use the menu Press MENU to display MENU PIP PROGR MENU P I C T URE the menu. P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I D T E : N ENTER WI DE MODE : OF F N T P GAME MODE : OF F I C : OF F...
x Changing the “PICTURE” setting The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” icon ( ) is P I C T URE selected, then press ENTER. P I C T URE MODE : DYNAM I DT E : ON WI DE MODE : OF F...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press ENTER. COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press v or B to Press V or b to “PICTURE”...
x Changing the “SOUND” setting The “SOUND” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SOUND” SOUND icon ( ), then press ENTER. SOUND MODE DYNAM I C SURROUND : OF F I N T E L L I GEN T VO L : OF F Press V or v to select the desired item SOUND...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “BALANCE”), then press ENTER. BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER . Press v or B to Press V or b to “BASS”...
Changing the Picture-in-Picture (“PIP”) setting The “PIP” menu allows you to display a sub screen, change the sub screen position and exchange pictures between the main and sub screens. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “PIP” icon ( P I P then press ENTER.
Changing the “SETUP” setting The “SETUP” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, set up your program numbers and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “SETUP” S E T UP icon ( ), then press ENTER.
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continued Adjusting each program number settings (“PROGRAM SETUP”) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press ENTER. Press V or v PROGRAM S E T to select the desired program number you PR : S K I P : OF F want to adjust, then press ENTER.
x Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels and select the TV system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “CH PRESET” icon CH PRE S E T ), then press ENTER.
continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, MANUA L PROGRAM select the program number to which you PR : want to preset a channel. T V S Y S : B / G S ENS : H I GH (1) Make sure “PR”...
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If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to MANUA L PROGRAM improve them by using the “FINE” tuning PR : 1 0 AU TO T V S Y S : I MANUA L feature.
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) S Video cable TV front panel (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Camcorder L(MONO) TV rear panel Video game equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) S Video cable (not supplied)
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Connecting a DVD player to the component video input terminal ( 1 Using an audio cable, 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...
TV, VCR and at the wall. damaged. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. – inappropriate. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Channel presetting is • Display the “CH PRESET” menu and Noisy sound inappropriate or select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset incomplete.
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• Do not use a hair dryer or other stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV, VCR, and at the wall. the cable is damaged. incomplete (snowy picture or double • The antenna setup is – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony images). inappropriate. dealer for advice. – • Try using a booster.
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Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page • Changes in room TV cabinet creaks. temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet – — expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working. sound is heard –...
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