Sony Klv 17hr3 Operating Instructions

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The Manual Programme Preset Menu
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the 
Set Up menu allows you to manually tune 
individual channels.
To do this: 
Press the 
MENU button and press v three times 
to select   , then press 
OK to enter the Set 
Up menu. Next, press 
v or V to select 
Manual Programme Preset and press 
OK. 
Finally, read below how to operate into each 
option.
The Manual Programme Preset option allows you to:
a)Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to the programme order of...

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c)Fine tune the broadcast reception. Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best possible picture, 
however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception in case the picture is distorted.
To do this: 
While watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, and once you have entered the “Set Up” menu 
as it is explained on page 30 and after selecting the Manual Programme option, press
 OK. Then press v or V 
to select the AFT option and press b. Next...

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Other Functions
Sleep Timer
This function allows you to set the TV to switch itself automatically to standby mode after a 
specified time period. The following time periods can be selected: 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.
To do this:
Press the  button on the remote control repeatedly until the desired time period appears on the 
screen.
When the Sleep Timer feature is on, the  (Standby/Sleep) indicator on the TV lights up in red.
To cancel the Sleep Timer feature:
Press the  button on the remote control...

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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the 
Teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate 
Teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below.
Make sure you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise Teletext errors may 
occur.
To switch on Teletext
After selecting the TV channel which carries the Teletext service you want to view, press  .
Each time you press  , the...

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Additional Information
Connecting Equipment to the TV
• Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to  your TV set. 
• Connecting cables are not supplied.
PlayStation2
2
2
MONO
R/D/D/D2
L/G/S/I
8mm/Hi8/
DVC
camcorder
VCR
Hi-fiDVDDecoder A
S VHS/Hi8/
DVC
camcorder
“PlayStation”*
*
 “PlayStation” is a product of Sony 
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of 
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
To avoid snowy 
picture, do not connect 
external...

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Connecting a VCR
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction manual on page 20. 
Connecting a VCR or a DVD recorder that supports SmartLink
SmartLink is a direct link between the TV set and a SmartLink compatible VCR/DVD recorder. For more 
information on SmartLink, please refer to the instruction manual of your SmartLink VCR/DVD recorder.
         Signal coming from 2 A or 
2 B can not be recorded.
If you have connected a decoder or a Set Top...

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Viewing pictures from equipment connected to the TV
1Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated on page 36.
2Switch on the connected equipment.
3To watch the picture from the connected equipment, press the  /   button repeatedly until 
the correct input symbol appears on the screen.
Symbol    Input Signals
 1• Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector F
 1• RGB input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only if 
an RGB source has been connected....

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Technical Specifications
Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
This instruction manual has been printed on:
Ecological Paper - Totally Chlorine Free   
Panel System:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV System:
(Depending on the Country/region selection)
B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Colour System:
PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (Only Video In)
Aerial:
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage:
(Depending on the Country/region selection)
VHF: E2-E12...

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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem Possible solution
No picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound. • Check the aerial connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press the   power switch on the 
right side of the TV set.
• If the   (standby) indicator is on, press TV   on the remote 
control. 
The TV turns off automatically. (The TV 
enters the standby mode.)• Check if the Sleep Timer is activated (page 34).
No picture...

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Stripe noise during playback/recording   
of a VCR.• Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV.
• Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the TV set to avoid 
noise.
• Avoid installing your VCR in front or at the side of the TV set.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but 
good sound.• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 
select “Reset” to return to the factory settings (page 26).
Noisy picture when viewing a TV 
channel.• Using the menu system, select...