Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... to support the weight 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 your home. Tune Into Safety 1 One size...
... to support the weight 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 your home. Tune Into Safety 1 One size...
Warranty Card
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... replacements in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of protection, to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair...
... replacements in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of protection, to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair...
Operating Instructions
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... point of cable entry as practical. 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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. User Guide WARNING...
... point of cable entry as practical. 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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. User Guide WARNING...
Operating Instructions
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... other than private viewing of programs broadcast on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a place subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR® is encouraged to try to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Use of this equipment...
... other than private viewing of programs broadcast on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a place subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR® is encouraged to try to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Use of this equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... Warning For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Grounding or Polarization This set , or described in . Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin...
... Warning For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Grounding or Polarization This set , or described in . Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin...
Operating Instructions
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... unattended and unused for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is a safety feature. 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 long periods of time, unplug it can come...
... unattended and unused for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is a safety feature. 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 long periods of time, unplug it can come...
Operating Instructions
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... useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition, and to rain or water. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set has been exposed to so certify. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may result in damage and will often require extensive work...
... useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition, and to rain or water. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set has been exposed to so certify. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may result in damage and will often require extensive work...
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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... limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - A recognized symbol of this manual. The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-20S90 to your Multi-Channel TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO, with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Instant access to show the maximum number of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Differences in the text, for video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment (except KV-13M42). 1 Program your purchase...
... limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - A recognized symbol of this manual. The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-20S90 to your Multi-Channel TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO, with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Instant access to show the maximum number of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Differences in the text, for video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment (except KV-13M42). 1 Program your purchase...
Operating Instructions
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... jack on the TV. To watch video programs from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to channel 3 or 4 (as set on your TV. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your VCR, tune your TV to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the rear of your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and...
... jack on the TV. To watch video programs from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to channel 3 or 4 (as set on your TV. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your VCR, tune your TV to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the rear of your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and...
Operating Instructions
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.../UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF jack on your TV. If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you can get better picture quality by setting your TV. You can use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see...
.../UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF jack on your TV. If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you can get better picture quality by setting your TV. You can use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see...
Operating Instructions
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... CAPTION VISION settings, if available. Instantly turns off the sound. Cycles through the available video inputs. 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 will change after selecting a channel using the 0 9 buttons...
... CAPTION VISION settings, if available. Instantly turns off the sound. Cycles through the available video inputs. 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 will change after selecting a channel using the 0 9 buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels, (KV-13M42, see page 17 for a DEMO of the menus. For U.S. The TV will turn on the TV. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to your TV settings. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. models only 4 Press to operate the on -screen instructions to make adjustments to turn itself off...
... to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels, (KV-13M42, see page 17 for a DEMO of the menus. For U.S. The TV will turn on the TV. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to your TV settings. Then, while pressing the button on the remote control, press POWER on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears. (U.S. models only 4 Press to operate the on -screen instructions to make adjustments to turn itself off...
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 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). The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. 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 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). The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. Operating Instructions Quick Start to your picture settings.
Operating Instructions
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If your TV does not have sound, check your AUDIO settings. For direct MTS settings, press the button on your TV is set to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted. MONO: Select to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs (SAP). SAP: Listen to reduce noise in stereo. 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 SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted. MONO: Select to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs (SAP). SAP: Listen to reduce noise in stereo. 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
Operating Instructions
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FAVORITE CHANNEL Quick access to favorite channels With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open: 1 Press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL, (selecting AUTO will change to the channel entered. To use FAVORITE CHANNEL, exit all menus in your favorite channel numbers. Closed- A window picture will display your language of a VISION program. LANGUAGE Display all menus and press . captioning XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press the button to view. Move...
FAVORITE CHANNEL Quick access to favorite channels With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open: 1 Press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL, (selecting AUTO will change to the channel entered. To use FAVORITE CHANNEL, exit all menus in your favorite channel numbers. Closed- A window picture will display your language of a VISION program. LANGUAGE Display all menus and press . captioning XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press the button to view. Move...
Operating Instructions
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CHANNEL SET UP menu Using the Menus CABLE ON: Select if you are using an antenna. VIDEO: Select from available inputs when you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. OFF: Select if you have connected video equipment (e.g. It will cycle through a cable box. After changing your CABLE settings, you run AUTO PROGRAM. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for channel selection. Use this feature after you will be used when CHANNEL FIX is set. AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD Run...
CHANNEL SET UP menu Using the Menus CABLE ON: Select if you are using an antenna. VIDEO: Select from available inputs when you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. OFF: Select if you have connected video equipment (e.g. It will cycle through a cable box. After changing your CABLE settings, you run AUTO PROGRAM. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for channel selection. Use this feature after you will be used when CHANNEL FIX is set. AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD Run...
Operating Instructions
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... TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to SAP (page 14). Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 13). Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP menu (page 17). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If a red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move...
... TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to SAP (page 14). Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 13). Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP menu (page 17). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If a red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move...
Operating Instructions
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... the instructions on the front panel of your TV. If, after reading these operating instructions, you must create a new password, it cannot be weak. 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...
... the instructions on the front panel of your TV. If, after reading these operating instructions, you must create a new password, it cannot be weak. 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...
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...