Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Sometimes televisions are like most Americans, you have a television in fact, have more than one television. As a result, TV sets may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported ... children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on the proper TV stands. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment...
...desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Sometimes televisions are like most Americans, you have a television in fact, have more than one television. As a result, TV sets may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported ... children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on the proper TV stands. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment...
Warranty Card
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... service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of sale, the...
... service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of sale, the...
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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... the literature accompanying the appliance. 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 the presence of important operating ...results of the power plug is intended to alert the user to prevent blade exposure. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on the screen for safety purposes and will fit into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by your dealer. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not ...
... the literature accompanying the appliance. 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 the presence of important operating ...results of the power plug is intended to alert the user to prevent blade exposure. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on the screen for safety purposes and will fit into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by your dealer. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiving antennas. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the general public may require authorization from that to correct the .... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the use of the FCC rules. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on UHF or VHF or...
...receiving antennas. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the general public may require authorization from that to correct the .... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the use of the FCC rules. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this equipment. Connect the equipment into an outlet on UHF or VHF or...
Operating Instructions
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... hazard. It is normal for long periods of time, unplug it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Cleaning Unplug the set 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 or off... when it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of any kind on the set is left unattended and unused for some TV sets to be used. for cleaning the exterior of any kind into the set . Never spill liquid of the set through the cabinet slots as...
... hazard. It is normal for long periods of time, unplug it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Cleaning Unplug the set 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 or off... when it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of any kind on the set is left unattended and unused for some TV sets to be used. for cleaning the exterior of any kind into the set . Never spill liquid of the set through the cabinet slots as...
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, and to protect it is subject to direct sunlight. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for necessary...
.... • 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, and to protect it is subject to direct sunlight. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for necessary...
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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... of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - A tool for parents to show the maximum number of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus (KV-20S90 only). Front Panel Controls - A recognized symbol of a button. Energy Star - Program your TV for KV-20S90 to help...
... of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on TV by establishing rating limits. FAVORITE CHANNEL - A tool for parents to show the maximum number of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus (KV-20S90 only). Front Panel Controls - A recognized symbol of a button. Energy Star - Program your TV for KV-20S90 to help...
Operating Instructions
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Once you enjoy your new TV. Operating Instructions Batteries for an extended period of time. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you 're connected, follow the instructions to ...
Once you enjoy your new TV. Operating Instructions Batteries for an extended period of time. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you 're connected, follow the instructions to ...
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. 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. This section covers basic connections in your TV for best reception. 3
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. 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. This section covers basic connections in your TV for best reception. 3
Operating Instructions
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... use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR 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 to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the rear of your...
... use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 4 Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR 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 to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the rear of your...
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 A/V output For model KV-13M42, this connection can be made 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. Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your 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 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. Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO INPUT 7
Operating Instructions
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...Press again or press to show current time, (if set) and channel number. Cycles through the Multi-Channel TV Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming) and MONO, (KV-20S90 only). Press once to restore sound. Cancel by pressing until DISPLAY OFF appears. To cancel, press again until.... Displays the on -screen menus.. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Press for KV-20S90. MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155 TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on and off the...
...Press again or press to show current time, (if set) and channel number. Cycles through the Multi-Channel TV Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming) and MONO, (KV-20S90 only). Press once to restore sound. Cancel by pressing until DISPLAY OFF appears. To cancel, press again until.... Displays the on -screen menus.. For KV-13M42 and KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button. 9 Press for KV-20S90. MUTING POWER SLEEP MTS JUMP ENTER RESET VOL MENU SELECT CH RM-Y155 TV 09 Turns the TV off automatically in the on and off the...
Operating Instructions
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... back on, the original settings will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels, (KV-13M42, see page 17 for a DEMO of the TV and follow steps 2-4. To reset your TV settings. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to factory settings, turn on . Then, while pressing the button on the remote control...
... back on, the original settings will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels, (KV-13M42, see page 17 for a DEMO of the TV and follow steps 2-4. To reset your TV settings. For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only 1 Press to factory settings, turn on . Then, while pressing the button on the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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...SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 12 Set the clock on -screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your channels, set TV rating, or select menu language. Program your picture settings. Operating ...to the Menus The following settings are available in your on your channels. The menus shown are for setting up 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).
...SET UP menu is a sub-menu that provides further options for KV-20S90. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 12 Set the clock on -screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your channels, set TV rating, or select menu language. Program your picture settings. Operating ...to the Menus The following settings are available in your on your channels. The menus shown are for setting up 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).
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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. Using the Menus Using the Menus This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV.
Operating Instructions
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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 SAP: Listen to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted.