Warranty Card
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... defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800...
... defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800...
Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... program and can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of this product. • Do not allow children to the wall (but never screw directly into the TV). O Remember that may fall over . • Share our safety message with furniture and television sets. As a result TV sets ...top of your TV (and other electronic components). O Don't place TVs on or play with your purchase! O Carefully read and understand all ! THIS MANUFACTURER CARES! The home theater entertainment experience is committed to support the weight, shape and size of your furniture to climb on furniture ...
... program and can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of this product. • Do not allow children to the wall (but never screw directly into the TV). O Remember that may fall over . • Share our safety message with furniture and television sets. As a result TV sets ...top of your TV (and other electronic components). O Don't place TVs on or play with your purchase! O Carefully read and understand all ! THIS MANUFACTURER CARES! The home theater entertainment experience is committed to support the weight, shape and size of your furniture to climb on furniture ...
Operating Instructions
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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Serial No C1991 by Sony Corporation en' KV-20TS28 SONY 3-752-986.23 ( Trinitron® Color TV KV-20TS27 KV-2137RS KV-20TS28 KV-2127R KV-20TR22 KV-21STR1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Serial No C1991 by Sony Corporation en' KV-20TS28 SONY 3-752-986.23 ( Trinitron® Color TV KV-20TS27 KV-2137RS KV-20TS28 KV-2127R KV-20TR22 KV-21STR1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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... to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS OLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, :ECEPTACLE OR OTHER...
... to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS OLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, :ECEPTACLE OR OTHER...
Operating Instructions
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This manual covers several models and there are based on the rear panel Supplied Remote Commander YES RM-783 YES RM-783 NO RM-781 YES RM-783 NO RM-781 NO RM-783 Telescopic dipole antenna YES* YES* YES YES YES YES LM dAaem otsidentienlation...SPEAKER switch on the moderwith maximum functions (KV-20TS28). Please disregard information that does not apply to see what is equipped with your TV. Check the table below to your TV before you begin operating it. Identifying Your TV Instructions in this manual are slight differences among them. Check the model number of your TV set...
This manual covers several models and there are based on the rear panel Supplied Remote Commander YES RM-783 YES RM-783 NO RM-781 YES RM-783 NO RM-781 NO RM-783 Telescopic dipole antenna YES* YES* YES YES YES YES LM dAaem otsidentienlation...SPEAKER switch on the moderwith maximum functions (KV-20TS28). Please disregard information that does not apply to see what is equipped with your TV. Check the table below to your TV before you begin operating it. Identifying Your TV Instructions in this manual are slight differences among them. Check the model number of your TV set...
Operating Instructions
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ontents BEFORE USE Features Precautions Location of Controls SET-UP Connecting TV Antenna/Cable OPERATION Watching TV Programs Adjusting the Picture USEFUL FUNCTIONS Presetting TV Channels Using the TIMER/BLOCK Functions Available Functions Setting the Internal Clock Setting Channel BLOCK Setting the Program Start TIMER Other Useful Features CONNECTIONS Connecting Optional Equipment GENERAL Specifications Troubleshooting 5 5 6 9 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 Back cover Back cover d
ontents BEFORE USE Features Precautions Location of Controls SET-UP Connecting TV Antenna/Cable OPERATION Watching TV Programs Adjusting the Picture USEFUL FUNCTIONS Presetting TV Channels Using the TIMER/BLOCK Functions Available Functions Setting the Internal Clock Setting Channel BLOCK Setting the Program Start TIMER Other Useful Features CONNECTIONS Connecting Optional Equipment GENERAL Specifications Troubleshooting 5 5 6 9 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 Back cover Back cover d
Operating Instructions
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... audio output jacks let you reproduce TV or video sound through an audio system (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28 and KV-2137RS only). • On-screen displays Supplied Remote Commander provides you with many other convenient features. • TIMER/BLOCK for automatic program starting and channel blocking. (pp. 16-19) • SLEEP timer automatically turns off the TV after approximately one way. Cleaning Clean the TV with natural facial color tones...
... audio output jacks let you reproduce TV or video sound through an audio system (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28 and KV-2137RS only). • On-screen displays Supplied Remote Commander provides you with many other convenient features. • TIMER/BLOCK for automatic program starting and channel blocking. (pp. 16-19) • SLEEP timer automatically turns off the TV after approximately one way. Cleaning Clean the TV with natural facial color tones...
Operating Instructions
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...; Channel numbers/Cable "C` display ft • MTS mode indication (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28, KV-2137RS and KV-21STR1 only) • 'MUTING,' 'SLEEP' or 'VIDEO' display • "AUTO PROGRAM," "TIMER" or "TIMER BLOCK" display C Bar display for volume or picture (HUE, COLOR, u BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS) adjustment • Current time for details. Pull the cover open to close the cover. 111,1010 %OMB 011/11111 CAMCORDER/VIDEO IN jacks (KV-20TS28 only) Remote control detector STEREO lamp (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28 and KV-2137RS only) TIMER lamp...
...; Channel numbers/Cable "C` display ft • MTS mode indication (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28, KV-2137RS and KV-21STR1 only) • 'MUTING,' 'SLEEP' or 'VIDEO' display • "AUTO PROGRAM," "TIMER" or "TIMER BLOCK" display C Bar display for volume or picture (HUE, COLOR, u BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS) adjustment • Current time for details. Pull the cover open to close the cover. 111,1010 %OMB 011/11111 CAMCORDER/VIDEO IN jacks (KV-20TS28 only) Remote control detector STEREO lamp (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28 and KV-2137RS only) TIMER lamp...
Operating Instructions
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Rear KV-20TR22 KV-2127R VHF/UHF VIDEO INPUT 00 AUDIO VIDEO KV-20TS27 KV-20TS28 KV-2137RS VHF/UHF SPEAKER OFF ON VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO, VIDEO R L (MONO) © --, 9"9 AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) KV-21STR1 .(.O,L6 (1 VHF/UHF VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO1 VIDEO R L (MONO) ) 00, VHF/UHF antenna terminal 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIONIDEO) VHF/UHFantenna terminal0-0,0 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIO R, L (MONO) NIDEO) 0 AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks SPEAKER ON/OFF switch 04, VHF/UHF antenna terminal 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIO R, L (MONO)NIDEO)
Rear KV-20TR22 KV-2127R VHF/UHF VIDEO INPUT 00 AUDIO VIDEO KV-20TS27 KV-20TS28 KV-2137RS VHF/UHF SPEAKER OFF ON VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO, VIDEO R L (MONO) © --, 9"9 AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) KV-21STR1 .(.O,L6 (1 VHF/UHF VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO1 VIDEO R L (MONO) ) 00, VHF/UHF antenna terminal 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIONIDEO) VHF/UHFantenna terminal0-0,0 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIO R, L (MONO) NIDEO) 0 AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks SPEAKER ON/OFF switch 04, VHF/UHF antenna terminal 0 VIDEO INPUT jacks (AUDIO R, L (MONO)NIDEO)
Operating Instructions
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...;753 SLEEP button *POWER buttona• Picture adjusting buttons (RESET, SELECT, LEVEL +/-) 0 CABLE button®, a *TVNIDEO button MTS button 0 (RM-783 only) . If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. ENTER button .4) JUMP button 0 *CH(channel) +/- Location of Controls (cont'd. buttons -/M P R 1 nGin RESET SELECT vri ERASE HA )0 AM CABLE i± i E L I ± I TYNth0E0 I±I I±I ±I RM-783 * The same function buttons are also located on the TV. (p. 6) Battery installation...
...;753 SLEEP button *POWER buttona• Picture adjusting buttons (RESET, SELECT, LEVEL +/-) 0 CABLE button®, a *TVNIDEO button MTS button 0 (RM-783 only) . If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. ENTER button .4) JUMP button 0 *CH(channel) +/- Location of Controls (cont'd. buttons -/M P R 1 nGin RESET SELECT vri ERASE HA )0 AM CABLE i± i E L I ± I TYNth0E0 I±I I±I ±I RM-783 * The same function buttons are also located on the TV. (p. 6) Battery installation...
Operating Instructions
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...;•• 2 hT k IN ' "AUTO PROGRAM" is displayed. 4 To check or view preset channels Press CH11- ) RM-783 Channels that can be received on this feature to add channels to turn the TV on the Remote Commander so that the appropriate mode appears. The channels previously preset remain in numerical sequence. POWER 2 Press CABLE so that a channel number appears. 3 Press AUTO PGM. resetting V Use this TV: VHF: 2 -13 UHF...
...;•• 2 hT k IN ' "AUTO PROGRAM" is displayed. 4 To check or view preset channels Press CH11- ) RM-783 Channels that can be received on this feature to add channels to turn the TV on the Remote Commander so that the appropriate mode appears. The channels previously preset remain in numerical sequence. POWER 2 Press CABLE so that a channel number appears. 3 Press AUTO PGM. resetting V Use this TV: VHF: 2 -13 UHF...
Operating Instructions
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... cable TV channels conforms to designate channels. e• 1 DISPLAY 2 LJ 0 &DOD a 1 2 To add channels - Number on the available channels. ENTER EaCkEl PICTURE VOL CH M -1:3 -E1 I Tv TRINITRON REO•7•3 A 'V appears before the number for more complete information on this channel will be skipped. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the channel scan memory. To Preset Only Desired Channels or to Erase Unnecessary Channels 1 Press the channel number button...
... cable TV channels conforms to designate channels. e• 1 DISPLAY 2 LJ 0 &DOD a 1 2 To add channels - Number on the available channels. ENTER EaCkEl PICTURE VOL CH M -1:3 -E1 I Tv TRINITRON REO•7•3 A 'V appears before the number for more complete information on this channel will be skipped. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the channel scan memory. To Preset Only Desired Channels or to Erase Unnecessary Channels 1 Press the channel number button...
Operating Instructions
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... operate only if the clock is set correctly. • If the TIMER and BLOCK are located on the Remote Commander. To change the "pages," press TIMER/BLOCK. cm ISO' CLEAR -43atfi T T OFF/ REPEAT Channel number buttons i 'M LIB moms 112:123'vn° ±I RM-783 .mmonmmillw TAR "normal page" (no display) TIIERSLOCK F .,_.:1C417C) NO: CHOU 9 :00Abi "BLOCK" page" (red display) CAUTION • All settings...
... operate only if the clock is set correctly. • If the TIMER and BLOCK are located on the Remote Commander. To change the "pages," press TIMER/BLOCK. cm ISO' CLEAR -43atfi T T OFF/ REPEAT Channel number buttons i 'M LIB moms 112:123'vn° ±I RM-783 .mmonmmillw TAR "normal page" (no display) TIIERSLOCK F .,_.:1C417C) NO: CHOU 9 :00Abi "BLOCK" page" (red display) CAUTION • All settings...
Operating Instructions
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... change from step 2. number buttons I ° 1.7 1 I An CH iP=leT4uRs fVo l.ici ENTER ITNRINITRON I 4" M3 8:05PM "BLOCK page" in red) Normal reception will be muted. TIMER/ BLOCK AM/PM TIMERSL0CK 4 : BLOCK ) CHM 0-001 : 13-0-0§ 0-0-13 i Channel- To reset, clear the setting and follow the steps above from view and the sound will resume automatically after 12 hours. The screen display will...
... change from step 2. number buttons I ° 1.7 1 I An CH iP=leT4uRs fVo l.ici ENTER ITNRINITRON I 4" M3 8:05PM "BLOCK page" in red) Normal reception will be muted. TIMER/ BLOCK AM/PM TIMERSL0CK 4 : BLOCK ) CHM 0-001 : 13-0-0§ 0-0-13 i Channel- To reset, clear the setting and follow the steps above from view and the sound will resume automatically after 12 hours. The screen display will...
Operating Instructions
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... step 3. If a button is turned off . Setting the Program Start TIMER Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before setting the program start TIMER. (p. 17) EXAMPLE: To set the TIMER for a program which begins at the same time for 1 minute. If no display) press TIMER/BLOCK once to change to summon "TIMER page." 9 4 TIMER/BLOCK .... - 8: 05pm "clock page" TIMER/BLOCK ( ER SET. ) OM: CHIN 8:05PM --."TIMER page" (green display) 3 Press 1, 0, 3, 0, AM...
... step 3. If a button is turned off . Setting the Program Start TIMER Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before setting the program start TIMER. (p. 17) EXAMPLE: To set the TIMER for a program which begins at the same time for 1 minute. If no display) press TIMER/BLOCK once to change to summon "TIMER page." 9 4 TIMER/BLOCK .... - 8: 05pm "clock page" TIMER/BLOCK ( ER SET. ) OM: CHIN 8:05PM --."TIMER page" (green display) 3 Press 1, 0, 3, 0, AM...
Operating Instructions
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Press MUTING. 2. The sleep timer setting will light up whenever a stereo broadcast is recalled. Switching quickly between 2 channels JUMP button JUMP L 11 c J Each time you press MTS, the MAIN, SAP (Second Audio Program) and MONO modes are selected in green) for a few seconds. DISPLAY button DISPLAY TO DISPLAY the channel: Press DISPLAY. MUTING SLEEP MTS JUMP DISPLAY VOL +/- \ RM-783 Muting the sound - The display "MUTING" will appear 1 minute before is received. A green "SLEEP ON" display appears for each...
Press MUTING. 2. The sleep timer setting will light up whenever a stereo broadcast is recalled. Switching quickly between 2 channels JUMP button JUMP L 11 c J Each time you press MTS, the MAIN, SAP (Second Audio Program) and MONO modes are selected in green) for a few seconds. DISPLAY button DISPLAY TO DISPLAY the channel: Press DISPLAY. MUTING SLEEP MTS JUMP DISPLAY VOL +/- \ RM-783 Muting the sound - The display "MUTING" will appear 1 minute before is received. A green "SLEEP ON" display appears for each...
Operating Instructions
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...; to video 1 1 output output KV-20TR22/KV-2127R Rear of TV to VHF/UHF vvk VIDEO INPUT 0 0 I . := VHF/UHF output I I : Signal flow VCR, Video disc player, etc. disc player, etc. , To play back video tapes 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press the TVNIDEO button so that the "VIDEO" display appears on the screen, even when no signal is being received through the VIDEO INPUT jacks. 21 The monaural sound is heard from both speakers. • For operating instructions, refer...
...; to video 1 1 output output KV-20TR22/KV-2127R Rear of TV to VHF/UHF vvk VIDEO INPUT 0 0 I . := VHF/UHF output I I : Signal flow VCR, Video disc player, etc. disc player, etc. , To play back video tapes 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press the TVNIDEO button so that the "VIDEO" display appears on the screen, even when no signal is being received through the VIDEO INPUT jacks. 21 The monaural sound is heard from both speakers. • For operating instructions, refer...
Operating Instructions
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... rear VIDEO INPUT jacks. from both will appear on the screen. Connecting Optional Equipment (cont'd. Connecting Camcorders KV-201S28 To play back recorded tapes Front of TV : Signal flow 1VVIDEO VOIJ.011E DIAINEL 0 POWER )0 0me ALMA O L VMC-606M (1m) / 607M (2m) (not supplied) VMC-810S / 8208 (not supplied) to video output to line output 41*TS1 titjeV Monaural model to video output • I I II I I to line output Stereo model To play...
... rear VIDEO INPUT jacks. from both will appear on the screen. Connecting Optional Equipment (cont'd. Connecting Camcorders KV-201S28 To play back recorded tapes Front of TV : Signal flow 1VVIDEO VOIJ.011E DIAINEL 0 POWER )0 0me ALMA O L VMC-606M (1m) / 607M (2m) (not supplied) VMC-810S / 8208 (not supplied) to video output to line output 41*TS1 titjeV Monaural model to video output • I I II I I to line output Stereo model To play...
Operating Instructions
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.../UHF VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO1 VIDEO ( I) LT ( 1 ) SPEAKER 1111111 OFF ON to AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) tf L RK-74A (not supplied) / 1-4: Signal Flow Speakers to line input O 0 a® emu, ®0;O OOOO O O 0 1=7" Amplifier Set Amplifiers function to the TV or connected VCR sound through an audio system Rear of the TV to OFF. R L When an audio system is connected to set the SPEAKER switch at their mid position, and adjust the level with models KV-20TS27 and KV...
.../UHF VIDEO INPUT rAUDIO1 VIDEO ( I) LT ( 1 ) SPEAKER 1111111 OFF ON to AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) tf L RK-74A (not supplied) / 1-4: Signal Flow Speakers to line input O 0 a® emu, ®0;O OOOO O O 0 1=7" Amplifier Set Amplifiers function to the TV or connected VCR sound through an audio system Rear of the TV to OFF. R L When an audio system is connected to set the SPEAKER switch at their mid position, and adjust the level with models KV-20TS27 and KV...
Operating Instructions
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... power cord connection If the power cord plug cannot be station trouble. I TIMER/BLOCK If the problem persists, contact your nearest service facility. Try another channel.It could be inserted into the wall outlet, use the supplied power cord plug adaptor. Design and specifications are subject to ON. Program start TIMER and/or channel BLOCK does not operate property. • Is the clock set correctly. • Set the SPEAKER switch to change without notice. Specifications Troubleshooting Television system Channel coverage Picture tube Antenna Input Output (KV-20TS27...
... power cord connection If the power cord plug cannot be station trouble. I TIMER/BLOCK If the problem persists, contact your nearest service facility. Try another channel.It could be inserted into the wall outlet, use the supplied power cord plug adaptor. Design and specifications are subject to ON. Program start TIMER and/or channel BLOCK does not operate property. • Is the clock set correctly. • Set the SPEAKER switch to change without notice. Specifications Troubleshooting Television system Channel coverage Picture tube Antenna Input Output (KV-20TS27...