Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is large enough to support the weight of your television (and other electronic components...your family and friends. Many homes, in fact, have a television in 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 advocate children's safety and educate customers and...
The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is large enough to support the weight of your television (and other electronic components...your family and friends. Many homes, in fact, have a television in 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 advocate children's safety and educate customers and...
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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
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... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Program your TV for example, "KV-20S90 only." Allows direct access to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - Connecting...features will enjoy include: PARENTAL CONTROL - A tool for parents to changing your favorite channels with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - A quick connection for KV-20S90 to show the maximum number of a button. Energy Star - Instant access to the on-screen menus without ...
... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Program your TV for example, "KV-20S90 only." Allows direct access to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - Connecting...features will enjoy include: PARENTAL CONTROL - A tool for parents to changing your favorite channels with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - A quick connection for KV-20S90 to show the maximum number of a button. Energy Star - Instant access to the on-screen menus without ...
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...out. Remove the batteries to access the on-screen menus. 2 Once you're connected, follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to avoid possible damage from battery leakage if you will last up to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR or camcorder. It ...shows you enjoy your new TV. Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the remote control for an extended period of time. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to ...
...out. Remove the batteries to access the on-screen menus. 2 Once you're connected, follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to avoid possible damage from battery leakage if you will last up to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR or camcorder. It ...shows you enjoy your new TV. Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the remote control for an extended period of time. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to ...
Operating Instructions
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... on your cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear panel of your cable box) and use the cable box's remote control to change channels. If you will be controlling all channel... selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 17). 5
... on your cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear panel of your cable box) and use the cable box's remote control to change channels. If you will be controlling all channel... selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 17). 5
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... and Basic Functions This section shows you want to turn the TV on and off the sound. Activates highlighted selections in approximately 30, 60 or 90 minutes. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Cancel by pressing until DISPLAY OFF appears. ...MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155 TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on -screen...
... and Basic Functions This section shows you want to turn the TV on and off the sound. Activates highlighted selections in approximately 30, 60 or 90 minutes. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Cancel by pressing until DISPLAY OFF appears. ...MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155 TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on -screen...
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Press when you lost your remote control, see page 26 10 Press when you want to adjust the volume. If you want to restore factory settings while in the on -screen menu. Press to change channels. Operating Instructions Moves the cursor in the on -screen menu.
Press when you lost your remote control, see page 26 10 Press when you want to adjust the volume. If you want to restore factory settings while in the on -screen menu. Press to change channels. Operating Instructions Moves the cursor in the on -screen menu.
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... panel of the menus. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to your TV settings. Follow the on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. The TV will turn on -screen instructions to make adjustments to turn itself off, then back on the TV. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on , the...
... panel of the menus. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to your TV settings. Follow the on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. The TV will turn on -screen instructions to make adjustments to turn itself off, then back on the TV. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on , the...
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Operating Instructions Using the AUDIO menu KV-20S90 only MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in areas with poor reception. If your remote control. 14 If your TV does not have sound, check your AUDIO settings. For direct MTS settings, press the button on your TV is set to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs (SAP). MONO: Select to reduce noise in stereo. SAP: Listen to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted.
Operating Instructions Using the AUDIO menu KV-20S90 only MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in areas with poor reception. If your remote control. 14 If your TV does not have sound, check your AUDIO settings. For direct MTS settings, press the button on your TV is set to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs (SAP). MONO: Select to reduce noise in stereo. SAP: Listen to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted.
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... want your TV fixed to it. AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your CABLE settings, you are using an antenna. CHANNEL FIX 2-6: Select when you have connected video equipment (e.g. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for ... if you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the 0 9 or CH +/- After changing your TV. FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be available). 17 It will be used when CHANNEL FIX is set. buttons to access the desired channel. 2 Press ito SKIP or...
... want your TV fixed to it. AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your CABLE settings, you are using an antenna. CHANNEL FIX 2-6: Select when you have connected video equipment (e.g. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for ... if you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the 0 9 or CH +/- After changing your TV. FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be available). 17 It will be used when CHANNEL FIX is set. buttons to access the desired channel. 2 Press ito SKIP or...
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Using the Menus Resetting your password 1 Use the F or f buttons to move the cursor to the settings that exceeds the TV rating Press on the remote control, then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password. Entering your password to view a blocked program will return to CHANGE PASSWORD and press . 2 Follow the ...
Using the Menus Resetting your password 1 Use the F or f buttons to move the cursor to the settings that exceeds the TV rating Press on the remote control, then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password. Entering your password to view a blocked program will return to CHANGE PASSWORD and press . 2 Follow the ...
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... correctly into the remote control. Try another channel, it could be set to restore the TV. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere with your TV, try the suggestions... a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to SAP (page 14). Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO ... sound Good picture, no sound No color Only snow appears on the front of your cable service. 25 If the problem persists, contact your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust...
... correctly into the remote control. Try another channel, it could be set to restore the TV. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere with your TV, try the suggestions... a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to SAP (page 14). Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO ... sound Good picture, no sound No color Only snow appears on the front of your cable service. 25 If the problem persists, contact your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust...
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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 ...) (Canadian customers only). 26 Follow the instructions on the front panel of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. Never use of your TV. Operating Instructions Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using the master password, you have additional questions...
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 ...) (Canadian customers only). 26 Follow the instructions on the front panel of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. Never use of your TV. Operating Instructions Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using the master password, you have additional questions...
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... (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) RM-Y155 (1) (KV-20S90...
... (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) RM-Y155 (1) (KV-20S90...