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USER MANUAL Trinitron KVSZ292M81 SONY

Operating Instructions

• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube. 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.

• 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. If any liquid leaks from the batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water. Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the bottom area of the TV. Do not plug in too many appliances to the same power socket. Do not damage the power cord. For children’s safety, do not leave children alone with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms. Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object falls into it. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel only. Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV. Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV as high voltages and other hazards are present inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the TV to qualified personnel. 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 (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in. Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not going to use it for several days. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. Your TV is recommended for home use only. Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or vibrations. 01GB02WAR-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM2 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws and band to secure the TV. 20 mm3.8 mmscrews band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Screw one end of the band to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (2) Securely fix the attached band to a wall or pillar using an attachment which can hold the TV. (1) Attach each end of a cord or chain to the provided holders at the rear of your TV. (2) Securely fix the attached cord or chain to a wall or pillar using an attachment which can hold the TV.

• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 3 Step 4 Set up the TV by following the instructions of the“Initial Setup” menu (see page 6).Plug in the power cord, then press 1 on the TV toturn it on.

• The 1 (standby) indicator flashes green for a few seconds when turning on the TV. This does not indicate amalfunction.Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8(antenna input) at the rear of the TV. • You can also connect your TV to other optionalcomponents (see page 7). x Getting Started 01GB04INS-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM5 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

Off Off Off Off Sorting:Edit: PROG SkipLabel Exit SelectConfirm End SelectConfirmInitial SetupLanguage: English Start Auto Program now? Yes

First please connectcable/ antennaInitial Setup End SelectConfirm

Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You can adjust settings below using the buttons on the remote control or TV front panel. Press V , v , B or b to select or adjust items, then press

Select the desired menu language.

Select “Yes” to preset the channels automatically. To skip automatic channel presetting, select “No”.

The “Program Sorting/Edit” menu enables you to sort and edit the channels (see page 14).

Adjust the bars on the top and bottom of the menu if they are slanted.

Adjust the upper and lower bars if they are not equally positioned to the top and bottom of the screen.

To prevent this “Initial Setup” menu from appearing again when you turn on the TV by pressing 1, select “No”. To allow this menu to appear again, select “Yes”.

• You can immediately go to the end of the “Initial Setup” menu by pressing WEGA GATE. SelectConfirmInitial SetupDisplay this menu next time? Yes

x Connecting optional components You can connect a wide range of optional components to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the TV (front) Connecting to the TV (rear) Camcorder Audio/Video cable

• If you connect a VCR to 8 (antenna input), preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV (see page 15).

• If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV. Your TV can receive either 525i/60Hz or 625i/50Hz interlace signals.

• The component video terminals on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y/CB/CR, Y/PB/PR, Y/Cb/Cr or Y/B-Y/R-Y.

• If you select “DVD” on your TV screen, the signal from the T (monitor output) terminals will not be output properly. This does not indicate a malfunction. Audio cable Audio/ Video cable Component Video cable Antenna cable VCR Audio system VCR DVD player Audio/ Video cable Headphones DVD player ★ This terminal is not available for KV-SK29M80. The icon position of other terminals may be different. 01GB04INS-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM7 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

x TV buttons and remote control 1 1 Turn off or turn on the TV.

Jump to last program numberthat has been watched for at leastfive seconds. 4 PROG +/– Select program number. To select quickly, press and hold until thedesired program numberappears. 5 2 +/– Adjust volume.

Change the picture size:“On” (16:9 wide mode), “Off”. Select surround mode options(KV-SZ292M88 (see page 13).only) Display on-screen information. qa Mute the sound. qs A/B Not function for your TV. qd t Select TV or video input. qf 0-9 Input numbers. For program numbers 10 and above, enter thesecond digit within two seconds. PROG PICTURE MODE

ql Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display: (KV-SZ292M88 “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Custom”* (see page 13). only) 100 300 1k 3k 8kDynamic100 300 1k 3k 8kStandard100 300 1k 3k 8kCustom* When the “Custom” mode is selected, you can receive the last adjustedsound settings from the “Sound Adjustment” option in the menu. w; Select picture mode options: “Vivid”, “Standard”, “Custom”* (see page 11).

• When the “Custom” mode is selected, you can receive the last adjusted picture settings from the “Picture Adjustment” option in the menu. WEGA GATE menu operations (see page 10)

V, v, B, b Select or adjust items. qk RETURN Return to the previous level. Timer operations

Set TV to turn on automatically according to the desired period of time (Wake Up Timer) (max. of 12 hours). The indicator on TV lights up amber once you set the wake up timer. If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than three hours after the TV is turned on using the wake up timer, the TV automatically goes into standby mode.

Set TV to turn off automatically according to the desired period of time (Sleep Timer) (max. of one hour and 30 min.). Teletext operations (green icon) (KV-SZ292M81/SZ252M81 only) Display Teletext broadcast: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. If there is no Teletext broadcast, only “100” is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. Display Teletext service contents. 0-9 Input three digits Teletext page number.

Display the next or previous page. Stop Teletext display from scrolling. Reveal concealed information. Enlarge the Teletext display. Show TV screen while waiting for Teletext page. Enter the Teletext page number that you want to refer to, then press . When the page number is displayed, press to show the text. (red, green, Access the corresponding colored FASTEXT menu. The FASTEXT yellow, blue) feature can be used only when the FASTEXT broadcast is available. PIP operations , , V, v, B, b Not function for your TV. 01GB05INS-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM9 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

DVD Video 2 Confirm End Picture Color Temperature: Cool Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Vivid VM: High Intelligent Picture: On Signal Level Indicator: Select

x WEGA GATE navigator WEGA GATE is a gateway that allows you access to preset TV channels, connected external inputs and “Settings” menu. watch the preset TV channels (see page 6) select the inputs for the connected equipment (see page 7) change the settings of your TV (see page 11 - 16) How to use WEGA GATE (1) Press WEGA GATE to display or cancel the WEGA GATE menu. ConfirmSelectWEGA GATESettingsExternal Inputs

(2) Press (or b) to confirm your selection or go to the next level. (4) Press RETURN to move to the previous level. (3) Press V or v to select the desired item. “TV” “External Inputs” “Settings” Confirm Select WEGA GATE Settings External Inputs

• When a feature is dimmed in the menu, it is not selectable.

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Confirm End PictureColor Temperature: CoolPicture AdjustmentPicture Mode: VividVM: HighIntelligent Picture: OnSignal Level Indicator:Select

x “Picture” setting Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is selected, then press

“Picture Mode” Choose either “Vivid” (bright, contrast and sharp), “Standard” (normal) or “Custom”*. “Color Temperature” Adjust white color tint. Choose either “Cool” (blue tint), “Neutral” (neutral tint) or “Warm” (red tint). “VM” Sharpen the edges of each object. (Velocity Modulation) Choose either “High”, “Low” or “Off”. “Intelligent Picture” Optimize picture quality. Press V or v to select “On”, then press . To cancel, select “Off”, then press . “Signal Level Indicator” Display the signal level when the “Intelligent Picture” is functioning. “Intelligent Picture Signal Level” indicator will be displayed, followed by picture improvement when you change the program number or the input mode. red amber green (weak) (average)(fair ................. good) Press V or v to select “On”, then press . To cancel, select “Off”, then press . “Intelligent Picture” is still functioning. *You can adjust the setting to your personal preference in the “Picture Adjustment”, “Color Temperature” and “VM” options only when the “Custom” mode is selected (see page 12). continue 01GB06AVD-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM11 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” items under “Custom” mode

Press V or v to select either “Picture” (contrast), “Brightness”, “Color”, “Hue” (color tones) or “Sharpness”, then press . Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory settings.

Press V,v,B or b to adjust the setting of your selected item, then press .

Repeat the above steps to adjust other items. The adjusted settings will be received when you select “Custom”.

• “Hue” can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only.• Reducing “Sharpness” can also reduce picture noise. “Picture” setting (continued) 01GB06AVD-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM12 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

Confirm End SoundBalanceSound AdjustmentSound Mode: DynamicIntelligent Volume: OffSurround: OffSelect x “Sound” setting Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Sound” icon (

then press “Sound Mode” Choose either “Dynamic” (low and high tones), “Standard”(KV-SZ292M88 only) (voice and high tones) or “Custom”* “Balance” Press v or B to emphasize the left speaker. Press V or b to emphasize the right speaker. “Intelligent Volume” Adjust the volume of all program numbers and video inputs(KV-SZ292M88 only) automatically. Press V or v to select “On”, then press . To cancel, select “Off”, then press .“Surround” Choose either “On” (surround), “Simulated” (stereo-like(KV-SZ292M88 only) monaural sound) or “Off”.*You can adjust the setting to your personal preference in the “Sound Adjustment”option only when the “Custom” mode is selected. Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” items under “Custom” mode (KV-SZ292M88 only) The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settingsof “Custom” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, then press .Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory settings.

Press B or b to select the desired sound frequency, then press V or v to adjust the setting and press The adjusted settings will be received when you select “Custom”.

• Adjusting higher frequency will affect higher pitched sound and adjusting lower frequency will affect lower pitched sound.•You may display the settings directly by using the SOUND MODE button on the TVfront panel (see page 8) or button on the remote control (see page 9) (KV-SZ292M88only). 01GB06AVD-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:24 AM13 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

“Channel Setup” setting Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” icon ( ), then press . “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. “Manual Program” Manually preset desired channels and channels that cannot be preset automatically (see Presetting channels manually in page 15). “Program Sorting/Edit” Sort and edit the channels. (a) If you wish to keep the channels in the current condition, press WEGA GATE to exit. (b) Press V or v to select the program number with the channel you wish to change. The selected channel will appear on the screen. (c) If you wish to store the channels in a different order: (1) Press b to enter sorting mode. (2) Press V or v to select the new program number position for your selected channel, then press B. (d) If you wish to edit the channels, press to change to edit mode. Press b until the mode that you wish to edit is highlighted: Label, Skip, (block symbol). Then press

• If you preset a blocked program number, that program number will be unblocked automatically.

Presetting channels manually

After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press

(2) Press V or v until the program number you want to preset appears on the menu, then press

Select the desired channel. (1) Make sure either “VHF Low”, “VHF High” or “UHF” is selected, then press

(2) Press V or v until the desired channel’s broadcast appears on the TV screen, then press .

If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal, select the appropriate TV system. (1) Press V or v to select “TV System”, then press . (2) Press V or v until the sound becomes normal, then press .

If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the “Fine” tuning feature. (1) Press V or v to select “Fine”, then press . (2) Press V or v to select “Manual”, then press . (3) Press V, v, B or b until the picture and sound quality are optimal, then press . The + or – icon on the menu flashes while tuning.

If the TV signal is too strong (picture distorted; picture with lines; signal interference) or weak (snowy picture), you may be able to improve the picture quality by setting the “Signal Booster” feature. (1) Press V or v to select “Signal Booster”, then press . (2) Press V or v to select either “Off” (for picture distorted; picture with lines; signal interference) or “Auto” (for snowy picture), then press

“Setup” setting Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon (

then press . “Language” Change the menu language. Press V or v to select either “English” or “ ” (Arabic), then press . “Picture Position” Adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen. Press V or v to select “Picture Rotation” or “Picture V-Position”, then press . Press V,v,B or b to adjust the picture position, then press . “Video Label” Label the connected equipment. (1) Select “Video Input” and press . Press V or v to select the input you want to label, then press . (2) Select “Label” and press , then press V or v to select the label options: “Video 1”/“Video 2” / “DVD” (KV-SZ292M88/SZ292M81/SZ292M80/SZ252M81/ SZ252M80 only), “VCR”, “SAT”, “Game” or “Edit”*.

• You may edit the video label to your favorite name. Press V or v to select alphanumeric characters for the label, then press . “Color System” Select the color system. Press V or v to select either “Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58” or “NTSC4.43”, then press . Normally, set this to “Auto”. “Factory Settings” Reset your TV to factory settings. Press and press V or v to select “Yes”. Then press . Your TV will go blank for a few seconds, then the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. To cancel, select “No”, then press . Confirm End SetupSelectLanguage:Picture PositionVideo LabelColor System: AutoFactory SettingsEnglish 01GB06AVD-SOEMME.p65 7/6/07, 9:25 AM16 BlackSony KV-SZ292M88 Group H3 (GB, FR, PR, AR)_3-096-118-12 (1)

x Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, you can either use the “Factory Settings” function (see page 16) or check the Troubleshooting guide below. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Snowy picture, noisy sound

• Check the antenna setup and other connections.

• Preset the channel manually again (see page 15).

• Set the “Signal Booster” to “Auto” (see page 15) or try using an external booster. Distorted picture, noisy sound
• Set the “Signal Booster” to “Off” (see page 15), or turn off or disconnect any external booster in use. Good picture, noisy sound
• Select the appropriate “TV System” (see page 15). No picture, no sound
• Check the power cord, antenna setup and other connections.

• Press 4/1 (power) to turn on the TV.

• Press 1 (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds, then turn it on again. Good picture, no sound
• Press 2 + to increase the volume level or press to cancel the muting. Dotted lines or stripes
• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.

• Adjust the “Color” level from “Picture Adjustment” (see page 12).

• Select the appropriate “Color System” (see page 16).

• Check the antenna setup. Picture slant
• Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.

• Adjust the “Picture Rotation” or “Picture V-Position” (see page 16). Abnormal color patches
• Keep external speakers or other equipment away from the TV. Do not move the TV while the TV is turned on. Press 1 (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV. Teletext display is incomplete (snowy picture or double images) (KV-SZ292M81/SZ252M81 only).
• Check the antenna setup and other connections.

• Set the “Signal Booster” to “Auto” (see page 15) or try using an external booster.

The 1 (standby) indicator on your TV flashes red several times after every three seconds.

• Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord and inform your dealer or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval). The TV screen sometimes goes blank for slightly longer than usual during channel change.

• The “Signal Booster” is functioning to detect a weak signal. This does not indicate a malfunction. 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 when the TV is turned on.

Off Off Off Off Sorting:Edit: PROG SkipLabel Exit SelectConfirm End SelectConfirmInitial SetupLanguage: English Start Auto Program now? Yes

First please connect cable/ antenna Initial Setup End Select Confirm Select Confirm Initial Setup Display this menu next time? Yes

DVD Video 2 Confirm End Picture Color Temperature: Cool Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Vivid VM: High Intelligent Picture: On Signal Level Indicator: Select

Confirm End PictureColor Temperature: CoolPicture AdjustmentPicture Mode: VividVM: HighIntelligent Picture: OnSignal Level Indicator:Select

Off Off Off Off Sorting: Edit: PROG SkipLabel Exit Select Confirm End Select Confirm Initial SetupLanguage: English Start Auto Program now? Yes

First please connect cable/ antenna Initial Setup End Select Confirm Select Confirm Initial Setup Display this menu next time? Yes

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x Specifications Power requirements Power consumption (W) Television system Color system Teletext language Channel coverage B/G

8 (Antenna) Audio output (Speaker) Number of terminal (Video) (Audio) (Component Video) i (Headphone) Picture tube Tube size (cm) Screen size (cm) Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. KV-SK29M80 KV-SZ292M88 KV-SZ292M81 KV-SZ292M80 KV-SZ252M81 KV-SZ252M80 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Indicated on the rear of the TV B/G, I, D/K, M

64 Measured diagonally