Teletext – Sony KV-29FQ85E User Manual

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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.

Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.

To switch on Teletext :

1

Select the broadcast channel which carries the teletext
service you wish to view.

2

Press the

button one time to enter Picture and

Text (P&T) mode. The screen is divided into two with
the Text display on the left and the TV channel in the
right corner.

3

If you wish to view the Text in full screen mode, press
the

button a second time.

To select a Teletext page:

Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page

is not available. If this is the case, input another page number.

To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + (

) or PROG - (

).

To freeze a teletext page:
Press

/

. Press it again to cancel the freeze.

To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press

/

. Press it again to conceal the information.

To select a sub page:

A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case, one or more arrows appear next
to the page number and an information box is displayed at the bottom of the screen showing the
number of sub pages contained on this page. As soon as sub pages are available, they start to
automatically run. If you want to stop the show and select your desired sub page, press
repeatedly

B

or

b

.

To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .

Fastext

Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at

the bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow
or blue) to access the page corresponding to your menu choice.

Teletext

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