4-204-789-65 R 420478965 Trinitron Colour Television Instruction Manual KV-28FX20U KV-32FX20U © 1999 by Sony Corporation Printed in UK GB
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with T or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
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Safety Information For your safety All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below. For General Safety • • • Do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture. Do not remove the rear cover. For your protection, refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. For Safe Installation • • • • Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not block or cover the ventilation openings.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Quick Start Guide Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting the aerial Switching on the TV Automatically tuning the TV 4 4 5 5 6 Overview Overview of the TV set buttons Overview of the remote control buttons 7 8 Additional TV Features Choosing a language for the TV menu screens Automatically tuning the TV Re-arranging the TV channels Adjusting the picture Changing picture and sound modes quickly Adjusting the sound Chan
Quick Start Guide Follow steps 1-5 to: Check the accessories supplied Insert batteries into your remote control Connect the aerial to your TV Plug in and switch on the TV View programmes on your TV 1. Checking the accessories supplied Batteries Remote control 2. Inserting batteries into the remote control Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
Quick Start Guide 3. Connecting the aerial Connect a conventional aerial to the socket marked on the rear of the TV. 1 R/D/D/D 2 S 2 L/G/S/I 4. Switching on the TV Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz) and switch on. Push in the on/off switch on the front of the TV.
Quick Start Guide Automatically tuning the TV When you first switch on the TV, the following sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to 1) choose a language for the TV menu screens, 2) add channels to the TV, 3) arrange the channels. 1. When switching on the TV for the first time, the ‘LANGUAGE’ menu appears automatically on the TV screen enabling you to select in which language you wish to read the TV menu screens.
Overview Overview of the TV set buttons + MONO + P _ s _ 3 L/G/S/I R/D/D/D 3 Video input button. Press to select the input signals from VCR etc. On/Off switch. Press to switch TV on and off. Auto tune button. Press to select the automatic tuning function. + MONO P _ s + _ 3 L/G/S/I R/D/D/D 3 Volume control buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) volume. Programme Up(+) or Down(-) buttons. Press to select TV channels.
Overview Overview of the remote control buttons To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. To reveal on screen information Press to reveal all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel. In teletext mode, press to reveal concealed information (eg answers to a quiz) then press again to cancel. To select channels Press the numbered buttons to select channels. For double digit programme numbers, e.g.23, press -/-- first, then the buttons 2 and 3.
Additional TV Features Choosing a language for the TV menu screens The TV consists of a menu system which can appear on screen in a variety of languages. Use the following feature to select the language that best suits you. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’ menu. 3.
Additional TV Features Automatically tuning the TV You have already tuned in all available channels using the ‘Automatically tuning the TV’ section at the start of this manual. If you need to repeat the tuning procedure however, follow the instructions below and the TV automatically searches and stores all available channels for you. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Re-arranging the TV channels After tuning the TV, you can use this feature to change the channel order. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’ menu. Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal .........
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PICTURE CONTROL’ menu. 3.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘SOUND CONTROL’ menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the item on the screen you wish to adjust then press the RIGHT arrow key to confirm.
Additional TV Features Changing the screen mode Using this Screen Mode feature you can change the aspect ratio of the screen. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PICTURE CONTROL’ menu. 3.
Additional TV Features Using the Further Programme Preset feature With this feature you can a) manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception if the picture is distorted or b) preset the AV output for the programme positions of channels with scrambled signals (eg from a pay TV decoder). In this way a connected VCR records the unscrambled signal. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture rotation If, due to the earth’s magnetic field, the picture slants, you can use this feature to readjust the picture. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’ menu. PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal .........
Additional TV Features Using the parental lock This feature enables you to prevent undesirable broadcasts appearing on the TV. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’ menu. Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal .........
Additional TV Features Using the sleep timer The TV can be set to switch automatically to standby mode after a length of time chosen by you. You may set the time in 30 minute steps up to 4 hours. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the symbol on the TV screen then press the RIGHT arrow key twice. 3.
Additional TV Features Manually tuning the TV You have already tuned the TV automatically using the instructions at the start of this manual. You can however carry out this operation manually, adding channels to the TV, one at a time. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal ......... Wide PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal ......... Wide PRESET 2.
Additional TV Features Skipping programme positions This function enables you to skip unused programme positions when selecting them with the PROGR+/- buttons. However, by using the number buttons you can still select the skipped programme position. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal ......... Wide PRESET 2.
Additional TV Features Naming a channel Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Teletext if available. You can however name a channel or an input video source using up to five characters (letters or numbers). PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal ......... Wide PICTURE CONTROL Picture Mode Contrast Reset FormatFormat Personal ......... Wide PRESET 2.
Additional TV Features Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. Switching Teletext on and off TELETEXT TELETEXT Index Index Programme 1. When viewing channels, press a number button on the remote control to select the channel which carries the teletext service you wish to receive. 2. Press the teletext. 25 News 153 Sport 101 Weather Programme 25 News 153 Sport 101 Weather 98 98 button on the remote control to switch on 3.
Optional Equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting equipment to the TV 1. Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket. 2.
Optional Equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Selecting the output source for the scart socket G 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘VIDEO CONNECTION’ menu screen. 3.
Optional Equipment Connecting Using the AVequipment Label Preset to the feature TV This function enables you to designate a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV. This name can be up to 5 characters (letters or numbers) and will appear on screen whenever the equipment is selected for use. PICTURE CONTROL 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional Information Specifications TV system I Colour system PAL NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) Channel coverage UHF:B21-B69 Picture tube KV-28FX20U FD Trinitron WIDE Approx 71cm (28inches) (Approx 66cm picture measured diagonally), 102° deflection KV-32FX20U FD Trinitron WIDE Approx 82cm (32 inches) (Approx 76cm picture measured diagonally), 102° deflection Rear Terminals 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video 1 input, RGB input, TV audi/video output.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem Solution No picture (screen is dark), no sound • • • • • Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. • • Using the MENU system, select the Picture Adjustment display. Adjust the brightness, picture and colour balance levels. From the Picture Adjustment display select RESET to return to the factory settings.
