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... outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a residential installation. Note on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV. Continuously watching the same channel can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the...
... outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a residential installation. Note on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV. Continuously watching the same channel can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the...
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... sounds, particularly when being turned on the set with water for future reference. This is a safety feature. Alternate Warning For the set . Always turn the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of TV. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a three-wire...
... sounds, particularly when being turned on the set with water for future reference. This is a safety feature. Alternate Warning For the set . Always turn the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of TV. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a three-wire...
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... an outdoor antenna is in a picture tube implosion. this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it can come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of any service or repairs to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of overhead power lines or other hazards. When the set reaches the end of the set exhibits a distinct change in...
... an outdoor antenna is in a picture tube implosion. this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it can come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of any service or repairs to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of overhead power lines or other hazards. When the set reaches the end of the set exhibits a distinct change in...
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...Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...5 Basic Connections ...6 Connecting Additional Equipment 7 Using Basic Functions Quick Start to the Menus ...16 Using the Menus How to Access Menus...19 Using the Video Menu ...20 Using the Audio Menu ...21 Using the Channel Setup Menu 22 Using the Parental Control Menu 24 Parental Control ...25 United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options 27 Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options 29 Using the Timer Menu ...30 Using the Setup Menu ...31 Other Information Troubleshooting ...33 Specifications...
...Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...5 Basic Connections ...6 Connecting Additional Equipment 7 Using Basic Functions Quick Start to the Menus ...16 Using the Menus How to Access Menus...19 Using the Video Menu ...20 Using the Audio Menu ...21 Using the Channel Setup Menu 22 Using the Parental Control Menu 24 Parental Control ...25 United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options 27 Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options 29 Using the Timer Menu ...30 Using the Setup Menu ...31 Other Information Troubleshooting ...33 Specifications...
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...; Front Panel Controls - Provides enhanced picture resolution for a superior picture quality. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - A recognized symbol of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Before you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron FLAT CRT - A component video input connection for widescreen sources such as DVD. ❏ Y, PB, PR Inputs - Allows direct access for video games, camcorders, stereo/mono equipment, or headphones. ❏ Auto Mute - A quick connection for changing your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto SAP (Second Audio Program) with...
...; Front Panel Controls - Provides enhanced picture resolution for a superior picture quality. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - A recognized symbol of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Before you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron FLAT CRT - A component video input connection for widescreen sources such as DVD. ❏ Y, PB, PR Inputs - Allows direct access for video games, camcorders, stereo/mono equipment, or headphones. ❏ Auto Mute - A quick connection for changing your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto SAP (Second Audio Program) with...
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... time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Front Panel sMenu Controls The front Audio/Video panel controls allows you enjoy your remote control, see "Using the Menus" on -screen menu. Press again when the setting or adjustment is complete. ✍ To navigate the menus with your new TV. Once you're connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or...
... time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Front Panel sMenu Controls The front Audio/Video panel controls allows you enjoy your remote control, see "Using the Menus" on -screen menu. Press again when the setting or adjustment is complete. ✍ To navigate the menus with your new TV. Once you're connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or...
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Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description A MUTING DISPLAY POWER B MTS/SAP TV/VIDEO C 123 456 789 D JUMP 0 ENT E PICTURE VOL CH MODE F G MENU H I RESET SLEEP RM-Y194 TV Button 1 MUTING 2 DISPLAY 3 MTS/SAP J 4 K JUMP L 5 PICTURE MODE 6 VOL (volume) 7 M 8 N 9 RESET O q; POWER qa TV/VIDEO qs 0 9 and ENTER qd CH (channel) qf MENU qg SLEEP Description Instantly turns off . Press again or press to turn the TV on -screen menu. Press again to restore the sound. Cycles through available video inputs. The TV alternates between two...
Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description A MUTING DISPLAY POWER B MTS/SAP TV/VIDEO C 123 456 789 D JUMP 0 ENT E PICTURE VOL CH MODE F G MENU H I RESET SLEEP RM-Y194 TV Button 1 MUTING 2 DISPLAY 3 MTS/SAP J 4 K JUMP L 5 PICTURE MODE 6 VOL (volume) 7 M 8 N 9 RESET O q; POWER qa TV/VIDEO qs 0 9 and ENTER qd CH (channel) qf MENU qg SLEEP Description Instantly turns off . Press again or press to turn the TV on -screen menu. Press again to restore the sound. Cycles through available video inputs. The TV alternates between two...
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... button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 7 the audio cables must still be connected. ✍ S-VIDEO is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 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 your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the TV. S-VIDEO does not provide sound; Connections Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 1 From cable/ antenna 2 VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red...
... button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 7 the audio cables must still be connected. ✍ S-VIDEO is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 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 your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the TV. S-VIDEO does not provide sound; Connections Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 1 From cable/ antenna 2 VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red...
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...; If your VCR is only for KV-24FS120 model. ✍ 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 the TV. ✍ If you will be connected. ✍ S-VIDEO is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 9 Connections TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable.
...; If your VCR is only for KV-24FS120 model. ✍ 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 the TV. ✍ If you will be connected. ✍ S-VIDEO is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 9 Connections TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable.
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... Initial Setup screen appears each time you perform Auto Program. Basic Functions Initial Setup First please connect cable/antenna Auto Program [CH+] Exit [CH-] 2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to turn itself off, then back on the TV front panel. To perform Auto Program again 1 Press . 2 Press g to highlight Channel Menu. 3 Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press to select. 5 Press f to highlight Cable. Perform Auto Program...
... Initial Setup screen appears each time you perform Auto Program. Basic Functions Initial Setup First please connect cable/antenna Auto Program [CH+] Exit [CH-] 2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to turn itself off, then back on the TV front panel. To perform Auto Program again 1 Press . 2 Press g to highlight Channel Menu. 3 Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press to select. 5 Press f to highlight Cable. Perform Auto Program...
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Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus PICTURE VOL CH MODE Move MENU Select RESET SLEEP RM-Y194 To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the "arrow" buttons (F , f , G , g) to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. 3 Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and adjusting your TV. How to Access Menus To Access a Menu 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g buttons to move in this...
Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus PICTURE VOL CH MODE Move MENU Select RESET SLEEP RM-Y194 To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the "arrow" buttons (F , f , G , g) to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. 3 Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and adjusting your TV. How to Access Menus To Access a Menu 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g buttons to move in this...
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...: Gives the white colors a blue tint. Press g to increase the red tones. Hue: Press G to brighten the picture. Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following steps: To Display To Select Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Color Temp: Cool VM : High Picture Controls Menu Video : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Move Select End Return Press f to highlight an option, then . Standard: Select for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid...
...: Gives the white colors a blue tint. Press g to increase the red tones. Hue: Press G to brighten the picture. Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following steps: To Display To Select Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Color Temp: Cool VM : High Picture Controls Menu Video : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Move Select End Return Press f to highlight an option, then . Standard: Select for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid...
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... reception. Select to have the TV automatically switch to emphasize the right speaker. If your TV does not output sound, change your TV is received. Press g to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is set to reduce noise in stereo. Select to turn Steady Sound Off. Select to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound ✍ Press Use the F or f buttons to select it . Steady Sound Use the F or f buttons to...
... reception. Select to have the TV automatically switch to emphasize the right speaker. If your TV does not output sound, change your TV is received. Press g to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is set to reduce noise in stereo. Select to turn Steady Sound Off. Select to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound ✍ Press Use the F or f buttons to select it . Steady Sound Use the F or f buttons to...
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... all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Channel Label Move Select End Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels Press g to open the Favorite Channels menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-5) where you are using a TV antenna. ✍ After changing your TV fixed to perform Auto Program. The TV will need to highlight an option, then . Cable On: Select if you want to exit. ✍ To use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection. Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu...
... all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Channel Label Move Select End Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels Press g to open the Favorite Channels menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-5) where you are using a TV antenna. ✍ After changing your TV fixed to perform Auto Program. The TV will need to highlight an option, then . Cable On: Select if you want to exit. ✍ To use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection. Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu...
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... password. For future access to this manual in a safe place. Once your password is needed every time you will be asked to enter a 4-digit password. ✍ Keep this menu, use the 0 9 buttons to set correctly, the next Parental Control menu appears. Menus 24 A password is set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 Press , then use your password by entering it again. Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move Select End In the Parental Control menu...
... password. For future access to this manual in a safe place. Once your password is needed every time you will be asked to enter a 4-digit password. ✍ Keep this menu, use the 0 9 buttons to set correctly, the next Parental Control menu appears. Menus 24 A password is set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 Press , then use your password by entering it again. Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move Select End In the Parental Control menu...
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... the Video Label menu: 1 Press F or f to access the input you connected to select one of the current program and its remaining time (if available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. This is only available when the TV is not activated. Use the F or f buttons to choose a label and press . Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide-screen...
... the Video Label menu: 1 Press F or f to access the input you connected to select one of the current program and its remaining time (if available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. This is only available when the TV is not activated. Use the F or f buttons to choose a label and press . Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide-screen...
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... the TV front panel. Never use the master to select closed captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4. Digital cable box does not work with digital cable boxes. ❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using the master password, you were trying to unlock currently blocked channels. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press POWER button on again. This jack is not compatible with your remote control or on the TV. There is a black box on the screen ❏...
... the TV front panel. Never use the master to select closed captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4. Digital cable box does not work with digital cable boxes. ❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using the master password, you were trying to unlock currently blocked channels. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press POWER button on again. This jack is not compatible with your remote control or on the TV. There is a black box on the screen ❏...
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... Color setting in the Video menu (page 20). ❏ Check the Cable setting in . ❏ If a red light is currently broadcasting. ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from fluorescent lights. ❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your cable service. Contact your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can use the front panel controls to access...
... Color setting in the Video menu (page 20). ❏ Check the Cable setting in . ❏ If a red light is currently broadcasting. ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from fluorescent lights. ❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your cable service. Contact your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can use the front panel controls to access...
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... set to work ❏ Make sure Cable is located on the rear of this manual. Perform Auto Program to Auto SAP in the memory (page 15). Channels Problem Possible Remedies I cannot receive ❏ higher number ❏ channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure Cable is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Please have volume level controls. Audio Problem Good picture, no sound...
... set to work ❏ Make sure Cable is located on the rear of this manual. Perform Auto Program to Auto SAP in the memory (page 15). Channels Problem Possible Remedies I cannot receive ❏ higher number ❏ channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure Cable is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Please have volume level controls. Audio Problem Good picture, no sound...
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...Timer Menu 30 H Troubleshooting 33 Hue 20 TV Features 1 L TV Front Panel 2 Language 31 TV Rating 27 M TV Rear Panel 5 Menus 19 V Audio 21 Video Label 31 Channel Setup 22 Video Menu 20 Parental Control 24 Setup Menu 31 VM 20 Timer 30 Video 20 37 Index MTS Auto SAP 21 16:9 Enhanced 31 A Mono 21 Stereo 21 P Auto Program 15, 22 Auto SAP 21 Parental Control 24 Parental Control Menu 24 B Picture 20 Batteries Installation 2 Brightness 20 C Cable 22 Picture Control 20 Picture Controls Brightness 20 Color 20 Caption Vision 31 Hue 20 Channel Fix 22 Picture 20 Channel...
...Timer Menu 30 H Troubleshooting 33 Hue 20 TV Features 1 L TV Front Panel 2 Language 31 TV Rating 27 M TV Rear Panel 5 Menus 19 V Audio 21 Video Label 31 Channel Setup 22 Video Menu 20 Parental Control 24 Setup Menu 31 VM 20 Timer 30 Video 20 37 Index MTS Auto SAP 21 16:9 Enhanced 31 A Mono 21 Stereo 21 P Auto Program 15, 22 Auto SAP 21 Parental Control 24 Parental Control Menu 24 B Picture 20 Batteries Installation 2 Brightness 20 C Cable 22 Picture Control 20 Picture Controls Brightness 20 Color 20 Caption Vision 31 Hue 20 Channel Fix 22 Picture 20 Channel...