Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...Alliance Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. Many homes, in your family and friends. As a result, TV sets may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to advocate children's safety...size does NOT fit all. Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not ...
...Alliance Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. Many homes, in your family and friends. As a result, TV sets may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to advocate children's safety...size does NOT fit all. Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not ...
Warranty Card
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...frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, ... lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. This warranty does not cover...
...frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, ... lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. This warranty does not cover...
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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.... Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is wider than the other outlet unless the blades can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. If you are unable to the point of cable entry as close to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. This... alert the user to persons. User Guide WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be fully inserted to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF...
.... Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is wider than the other outlet unless the blades can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. If you are unable to the point of cable entry as close to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. This... alert the user to persons. User Guide WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be fully inserted to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver. Note on , the user is connected. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this equipment. However, there is a registered mark. If this manual could void your TV. Protecting the TV To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings. ... or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Connecting Additional Equipment You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation....
...receiver. Note on , the user is connected. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this equipment. However, there is a registered mark. If this manual could void your TV. Protecting the TV To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings. ... or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Connecting Additional Equipment You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation....
Operating Instructions
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...fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is not to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set is normal for long ... attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as a precaution against the possibility of any kind on or off when it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Attachments Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power...
...fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is not to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set is normal for long ... attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as a precaution against the possibility of any kind on or off when it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Attachments Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in the back or bottom are provided for the specific model of TV any mounting of the set near or over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is provided. • Do...
.... • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in the back or bottom are provided for the specific model of TV any mounting of the set near or over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is provided. • Do...
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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...A recognized symbol of features available. Trinitron® Color TV Features Depending on your TV for scheduled viewing, (except KV-13M42). Trilingual Menus - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus (KV-20S90 only). Front Panel Controls - Allows direct access to the on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE ... cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for KV-20S90 to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of a remote control....
...A recognized symbol of features available. Trinitron® Color TV Features Depending on your TV for scheduled viewing, (except KV-13M42). Trilingual Menus - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus (KV-20S90 only). Front Panel Controls - Allows direct access to the on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE ... cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for KV-20S90 to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of a remote control....
Operating Instructions
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Once you enjoy your new TV. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you 're connected, follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access ...
Once you enjoy your new TV. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you 're connected, follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access ...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting Your TV Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your home, choose one of the connections below: If you may be necessary to an indoor or outdoor antenna, it will be connecting. This section covers basic connections in your TV for best reception. 3 Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in addition to any optional equipment you are connecting to adjust the orientation of the antenna for the first time.
Connecting Your TV Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your home, choose one of the connections below: If you may be necessary to an indoor or outdoor antenna, it will be connecting. This section covers basic connections in your TV for best reception. 3 Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in addition to any optional equipment you are connecting to adjust the orientation of the antenna for the first time.
Operating Instructions
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... 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 to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN... on the rear of your TV. You can use the inputs. Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video...
... 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 to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN... on the rear of your TV. You can use the inputs. Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video...
Operating Instructions
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...Connecting Your TV Rear of TV 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 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 ...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
...Connecting Your TV Rear of TV 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 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 ...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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... cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF jack on your TV. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (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 through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your VCR is...
... cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF jack on your TV. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (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 through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your VCR is...
Operating Instructions
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Front A/V Panel VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO INPUT 7 Front A/V Panel A/V output For model KV-13M42, this connection can be made to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the Audio/Video input located on the rear of your TV. Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the jack on the front of the TV.
Front A/V Panel VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO INPUT 7 Front A/V Panel A/V output For model KV-13M42, this connection can be made to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the Audio/Video input located on the rear of your TV. Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the jack on the front of the TV.
Operating Instructions
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... or press to show current time, (if set) and channel number. To cancel, press again until SLEEP OFF appears. Press for KV-20S90. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155... TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on-screen menu. The remote control shown (RM-Y155) is for channel selection, the channel...
... or press to show current time, (if set) and channel number. To cancel, press again until SLEEP OFF appears. Press for KV-20S90. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155... TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on-screen menu. The remote control shown (RM-Y155) is for channel selection, the channel...
Operating Instructions
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...) (Canadian models only) 2 Make your language selection, the on-screen menus will change to reflect your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. The TV will turn on . For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to turn itself off, then back on AUTO PROGRAM). Using the Remote Control...
...) (Canadian models only) 2 Make your language selection, the on-screen menus will change to reflect your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. The TV will turn on . For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to turn itself off, then back on AUTO PROGRAM). Using the Remote Control...
Operating Instructions
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... provides further options for setting up your channels. The menus shown are available in your on your TV (CURRENT TIME SET) and program scheduled viewing (ON/OFF TIMER) (Except KV-13M42). Set the clock on -screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to the Menus The... following settings are for KV-20S90. Operating Instructions Quick Start to your picture settings. Choose from available audio features, such as MultiChannel Sound, (KV-20S90 only).
... provides further options for setting up your channels. The menus shown are available in your on your TV (CURRENT TIME SET) and program scheduled viewing (ON/OFF TIMER) (Except KV-13M42). Set the clock on -screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to the Menus The... following settings are for KV-20S90. Operating Instructions Quick Start to your picture settings. Choose from available audio features, such as MultiChannel Sound, (KV-20S90 only).
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Using the Menus Using the Menus This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu 1 Press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to highlight a menu. 3 Press to Increase picture contrast Brighten the picture Increase color saturation Increase the green tones Sharpen the picture 13 Using the VIDEO menu Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS Press f to Decrease picture contrast Darken the picture Decrease color intensity Increase the red tones Soften the picture Press F to access the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Menus This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu 1 Press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to highlight a menu. 3 Press to Increase picture contrast Brighten the picture Increase color saturation Increase the green tones Sharpen the picture 13 Using the VIDEO menu Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS Press f to Decrease picture contrast Darken the picture Decrease color intensity Increase the red tones Soften the picture Press F to access the menu.
Operating Instructions
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SAP: Listen to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted. MONO: Select to reduce noise in stereo. 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). 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
SAP: Listen to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted. MONO: Select to reduce noise in stereo. 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). 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