Sony Klv 17hr3 Operating Instructions

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Installation and moving
Ventilation 
Never cover the ventilation holes in the 
cabinet. It may cause overheating and 
result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is 
provided, the TV set may gather dust and 
get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe 
the following:
• Do not install the TV set turned backward or sideways. 
• Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. 
• Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. 
• Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 
• Do not cover the TV set...

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Precautions
On viewing the TV comfortably
• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times of the screen’s 
vertical length away from the TV set. 
• View the TV in a moderate light room, as viewing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Watching the screen 
continuously for long periods of time can also tax your eyes.
On installing the TV set
• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator,...

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Overview & Installation
Checking the Accessories supplied
1 Mains Lead  (Type C-6):1 Adaptor:1 Remote 
control 
(RM-Y1108):
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   2 Batteries (AA size):                                        
 

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Overview of Remote Control Buttons
1 Muting the Sound: Press this button to mute the sound from the TV. Press it 
again to cancel.
2  TV I/  - 
Switching the TV to the standby mode: 
Press this button to temporarily turn off the TV and switch it to standby mode (the 
 (Standby/Sleep) indicator on the TV lights up in red). Press again to switch on 
the TV from standby mode.
• To save energy, we recommend switching the TV off completely when
  the TV is not in use.
•  If no signal is received or no...

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The buttons with green symbols (except for   (Power/Standby)) are also used for Teletext operations. For 
more details refer to Teletext on page 35. 
qsV / v / B / b / OK Buttons:
a) When the menu is displayed: use these buttons to operate the menu 
system. For more details, refer to Introducing and Using the Menu 
System on page 24.
b) When the menu is turned off: press OK to show an overview of all TV 
Channels. Then press 
V or v to select the channel and press OK to watch 
the selected channel....

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Overview of the TV Buttons and side Connectors 
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MONO
R/D/D/D2
L/G/S/I
Power On / Off
Volume control (+/-)Programme Up or Down (selects TV channels)
Picture Freeze press this button to freeze the picture. For more 
details refer to “Picture Freeze” on page 34.
Auto Start Up press and hold this button for three seconds to 
start the Auto Start Up sequence. For more details refer to 
“Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 22.Selecting Input Source for more details refer to...

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Overview of the TV indicators
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
To operate the remote 
control, point it towards 
this receiver.Lights up in green when the 
TV is switched on. 
• Lights up in red when 
the TV is in standby 
mode.
• Flashes red when a 
button is pressed on the 
remote control.
• Lights up in red when...

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Overview & Installation
Removing the Rear Cover
When you connect the rear cables, remove the rear cover of the TV set. Be sure to attach the rear cover back on the 
TV set after you finish connecting the rear cables.
         Make sure to disconnect side cables before removing the rear cover.
Removing the rear cover
Hold the rear cover as illustrated below and pull the lower part of the cover towards you first. Then, detach the upper 
part of the cover from the TV set.
         It is not necessary...

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Connecting the Aerial and VCR
or
VCR
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For more details regarding VCR connection, refer to “Connecting Equipment to the TV” on page 36.
 

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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV
You can adjust the angle to avoid the reflection of light and get a better view of the TV set.
When adjust the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off.
Be careful not to catch your fingers between the TV and the stand.
Backward direction
Horizontal direction
 3º       15º
25º         25º
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