Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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..., audio speakers, chests or carts. Use the appropriate furniture that is a Sector of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to climb on or play with...
..., audio speakers, chests or carts. Use the appropriate furniture that is a Sector of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to climb on or play with...
Warranty Card
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... Warranty Period, you . ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in the form of a bill of one (1) year. In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to you must be defective, Sony will supply, at your expense. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
... Warranty Period, you . ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in the form of a bill of one (1) year. In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to you must be defective, Sony will supply, at your expense. 3. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
Operating Instructions
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4-081-454-21 Trinitron ® Color TV Operating Instructions KV-13M42 KV-20M42 KV-20S90 © 2001 by Sony Corporation
4-081-454-21 Trinitron ® Color TV Operating Instructions KV-13M42 KV-20M42 KV-20S90 © 2001 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...risk of time at low settings. If you are the results of cable entry as close to persons. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with your...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is intended to alert the user to prevent blade exposure. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on the screen for long periods of electric shock, do not expose the TV to constitute a risk of ...
...risk of time at low settings. If you are the results of cable entry as close to persons. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with your...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is intended to alert the user to prevent blade exposure. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on the screen for long periods of electric shock, do not expose the TV to constitute a risk of ...
Operating Instructions
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... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in this manual could void your TV. NOTIFICATION This equipment...
... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in this manual could void your TV. NOTIFICATION This equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for future reference. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. User Guide Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for grounding). Use Power Sources This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet...
... AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for future reference. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. User Guide Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for grounding). Use Power Sources This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet...
Operating Instructions
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... the NEC Refer to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the polarized plug. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for Antenna Grounding. If the plug should not be equipped with...
... the NEC Refer to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the polarized plug. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for Antenna Grounding. If the plug should not be equipped with...
Operating Instructions
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...; When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of other hazards. When the set reaches the end of the set. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - User Guide Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and...
...; When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of other hazards. When the set reaches the end of the set. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - User Guide Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and...
Operating Instructions
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Contents Introduction Trinitron® Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections 3 Connecting Additional Equipment 4 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 9 Setting Up the TV Automatically 11 Quick Start to the Menus 12 Using the Menus Using the VIDEO menu 13 Using the AUDIO menu 14 Using the TIMER menu 15 Using the SET UP menu 16 CHANNEL SET UP menu 17 Using PARENTAL CONTROL 18 Other Information Troubleshooting 25 Specifications 27 Index 29
Contents Introduction Trinitron® Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections 3 Connecting Additional Equipment 4 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 9 Setting Up the TV Automatically 11 Quick Start to the Menus 12 Using the Menus Using the VIDEO menu 13 Using the AUDIO menu 14 Using the TIMER menu 15 Using the SET UP menu 16 CHANNEL SET UP menu 17 Using PARENTAL CONTROL 18 Other Information Troubleshooting 25 Specifications 27 Index 29
Operating Instructions
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... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. A quick connection for scheduled viewing, (except KV-13M42). Trilingual Menus - Program your Multi-Channel TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO, with the touch of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Allows access to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of energy efficiency. Direct MTS - A recognized symbol of a remote control. Front A/V inputs...
... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. A quick connection for scheduled viewing, (except KV-13M42). Trilingual Menus - Program your Multi-Channel TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO, with the touch of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Allows access to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of energy efficiency. Direct MTS - A recognized symbol of a remote control. Front A/V inputs...
Operating Instructions
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... rear of TV Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To watch video programs from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR). button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 Operating Instructions Connecting...
... rear of TV Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To watch video programs from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR). button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 Operating Instructions Connecting...
Operating Instructions
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... and VIDEO inputs. 6 Operating Instructions TV, VCR, and Cable box 3 Rear of TV VCR Cable Box OUT IN 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. If you will be controlling all channel selection...
... and VIDEO inputs. 6 Operating Instructions TV, VCR, and Cable box 3 Rear of TV VCR Cable Box OUT IN 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. If you will be controlling all channel selection...
Operating Instructions
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... available video inputs. Press again to restore sound. Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the 0 9 buttons. Displays the on-screen menu. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Instantly turns off automatically in the on-screen menu. The remote control shown (RM-Y155) is for channel selection, the channel will change after selecting a channel using the 0 9 buttons to show current time, (if set) and channel number...
... available video inputs. Press again to restore sound. Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the 0 9 buttons. Displays the on-screen menu. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Instantly turns off automatically in the on-screen menu. The remote control shown (RM-Y155) is for channel selection, the channel will change after selecting a channel using the 0 9 buttons to show current time, (if set) and channel number...
Operating Instructions
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... Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on , the original settings will be restored. 11 The TV will turn the TV on -screen menus without the remote control. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your TV settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to make adjustments to your channels, (KV...
... Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on , the original settings will be restored. 11 The TV will turn the TV on -screen menus without the remote control. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your TV settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to make adjustments to your channels, (KV...
Operating Instructions
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... shown are available in your on your channels, set TV rating, or select menu language. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 12 The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. Program your TV (CURRENT TIME SET) and program scheduled viewing (ON/OFF TIMER) (Except KV-13M42). Choose from available audio features, such as MultiChannel Sound, (KV-20S90 only). Operating Instructions Quick Start to your picture settings.
... shown are available in your on your channels, set TV rating, or select menu language. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 12 The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. Program your TV (CURRENT TIME SET) and program scheduled viewing (ON/OFF TIMER) (Except KV-13M42). Choose from available audio features, such as MultiChannel Sound, (KV-20S90 only). Operating Instructions Quick Start to your picture settings.
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions Using the SET UP menu PARENTAL CONTROL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several options for programming the TV to view. Then press . 4 Using the F or f buttons, select the desired channel. 5 Press , the TV will change to activate your favorite channel numbers. Closed- captioning XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press the button to the channel entered. To use FAVORITE CHANNEL, exit all menus in your language of a VISION program. Move the...
Operating Instructions Using the SET UP menu PARENTAL CONTROL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several options for programming the TV to view. Then press . 4 Using the F or f buttons, select the desired channel. 5 Press , the TV will change to activate your favorite channel numbers. Closed- captioning XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press the button to the channel entered. To use FAVORITE CHANNEL, exit all menus in your language of a VISION program. Move the...
Operating Instructions
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... connected video equipment (e.g. FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be available). 17 It will need to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the 0 9 or CH +/- Use this feature after you want to control all available channels and program any receivable channels. After changing your TV. buttons to it. VIDEO: Select from available inputs when you will cycle through all channel selection through a cable box. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control...
... connected video equipment (e.g. FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be available). 17 It will need to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the 0 9 or CH +/- Use this feature after you want to control all available channels and program any receivable channels. After changing your TV. buttons to it. VIDEO: Select from available inputs when you will cycle through all channel selection through a cable box. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 13). Adjust BRIGHTNESS in . If a red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 9). Check your AUDIO settings. If the problem persists, contact your TV, try the suggestions below. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color Only snow appears...
... and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 13). Adjust BRIGHTNESS in . If a red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 9). Check your AUDIO settings. If the problem persists, contact your TV, try the suggestions below. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color Only snow appears...
Operating Instructions
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customers only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian customers only). 26 Never use the control buttons on the screen. After using an antenna Cable stations don't seem to work Remote control does not operate The TV needs to be cleaned Lost password for PARENTAL CONTROL You lost your remote control Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET UP menu (page 17). Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page...
customers only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian customers only). 26 Never use the control buttons on the screen. After using an antenna Cable stations don't seem to work Remote control does not operate The TV needs to be cleaned Lost password for PARENTAL CONTROL You lost your remote control Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET UP menu (page 17). Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page...
Operating Instructions
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...Information Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories KV-13M42 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-20M42, KV-20S90 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Trinitron® tube 120 V, 60 Hz Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna connector (KV-13M42 only) Remote Control RM-Y156 (1) (KV-13M42, KV-20M42...
...Information Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories KV-13M42 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-20M42, KV-20S90 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Trinitron® tube 120 V, 60 Hz Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna connector (KV-13M42 only) Remote Control RM-Y156 (1) (KV-13M42, KV-20M42...