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WARNING 'Ib leduce the risk of fire or electric sllock, do not expose file TV to rai_l or moisture. 'dangerous voltage" witllin file pioduct's enclosure that may be of sufficient Tills symbol is intended to alert the usm to the presence of uninsulated magnitude to constitute...
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Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY S'I'AR _' is a legistered mink. As an Ei_ERGYSTAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product ® model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ®...
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Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, keep tbis manual future i_ference. Carefully observe comply with all warnings, cautions illstructiorls on the set, or described placed in the operating instructions or service malmal. WARNING 'fb guaid agairlst injury, the following basic safety precautions sbould...
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Do not place any otljects, especially heavy Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension objects, on top of the set. The object may fall fl'om the set, causing injul T. cords or convenience receptacles beyond tbeir capacity, since tbis carl result in fire or Cleaning electric shock.
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_ccessories Never block tile slots openings Do not place tile set on an unstable cart, by placing the set on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. Tile set may fall, caLlsing serious injury to a cbild or arl adult,...
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Grounding or Polarization This set nlay be equipped with a polazized altemating _mient line plug (a plug having blade wider than other}. This plug will fit irlto t}te power outlet only way. This is a safety feature. If you are ramble to insert tile plug fully...
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Service When set exhibits a distinct change ill performance --- this Damage Requiring Service indi('ates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under tbe following conditions: Do not attempt to smvice the set yourself When the power cord or plug is...
Contents Introduction Trinitron _ Color TV Features ......Batteries for tile Remote Control ....... About this Manual ..........Connecting Your TV Basic Connections ..........Connecting Additional Equipment ....Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control ........ Setting Up the TV Automatically ....
Front A/V inputs A quick connection for video games, camcorders, stereo/mono equipment, or headphones. in this manual, references to the Kv-13FM12 include the KV:I 3EM12, KV-13FM13, and the KV-13FM14 models,...
Batteries for the Remote Control Insect two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into tile remote control using following illustration as a guide. /Z3 Under normal conditions, batteries will last Up to six months If the remote control does not operate properly, th e batteries mtg!l _be worn out. /Z3 If you Will not be using the remote control for an extended pedod of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage About this Manual...
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in yore"...
Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR RearofTV _IDEO _VCR 0o.x,., Cable i Video (yellow) From Audio L (white) Audio R (red) antenna cable/ Optional connection To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to Channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR).
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TV and Cable Box Cable Box Coaxial Cable From cable ;oaxiaI Cable Rear of TV nOEO v,._o Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
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TV,VCR,and CableBox Rear of TV VHFAIHF ÷0 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection From cable Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.
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TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV From _cable/ Satellite receiver mill I _U_,N VHFAJHF _° P.JDIO R i_lDlO L VID_I antenna LINE OUT Satellite I LINEO cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna the VHE/UHE jack on your TV.
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TV,Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable RearofTV Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
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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 AIV o utput Vid io (ye.o ) Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
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Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the _ jack on the front of your TV. Front A/V Panel ®® @@@ MENU VIDEO 2 INPUT...
M_UT SLEEp PO_KR ®®® SONY [ Tv 1 The remote control shown (RM-Y173) is for KV-2OFS12. For KV-t3FM12 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button.
Using the Remote Control Button Description MUTING Instantly turns off the sound, Press again or press restore sound. _ S_E_i, .............. ;f_:__i_:_ _;r_ _;_,_;_;_'_iy i__p_-_;;_d_i_ ....15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears, (NITS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming}.
Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. FG_'ER Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Auto Program [CH+] Exit [CH-] First please connect cable/antenna...
=_':: < =:i_ ¸ • Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available it, your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to yon" picture __----- iid_o settings. Picture Brightnes_ Color Flue Sharpness __-------- Change your Multbchannel Sound settings, AL_Gio MTS:...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu T_ENU Press (7) to display the on screen menu. Use the <, or €>buttons to highlight the desired menu, then press C:tD. Use the _ or _, buttons to highlight the desired option, then press...
Using the Video [] Menu To access the Video menu refer to the following steps: /ideo Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Move [_[_@ Select C7) End '_ Item Press <=to Press _>to Picture Decrease picture contrast Increase picture contrast Brightness Darken the picture Brighten the picture Color Decrease color saturation...
Using the Audio ---_ Menu (KV-20FS12 only) To access the Audio menu refer to the following steps Audio MTS: Stereo Move [_[_q Select C_ End '8 Press 43 or _' to select one of the following options: Multi-Channel Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps; TODisplay To Highlight [_ To Select Channel S{st_ Favorite Channel Channel Fix: Channel S kip/Add Channel Label Move [_[_[_dSq Select [_) End '_= Favorite With the Favorite Channel menu open: Channel...
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Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted Skip/Add channels or add new ones_ 1 Use the (_-(_ buttons or the [CH +/] buttons to select the channel, then press CD, 2 Press CE3 to Skip or Add (only one option will be available).
Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV's rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these...
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Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels. Rating Defined as Movie Rating General audience PG-13: Parental Guidance suggested N0-17: PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned Press CgJto block Move [_BO_q Select CTJ End '_=...
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English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in Erlglish. Rating Defined as Children 08+: ....... >,:;u,::::. _ ..:,_..: _ :.;i ....... 14+ : _ older General programming Press block Parental Guidance Move _[_{_ Select Ead _5 Viewers...
Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parental Control menu, refer to the following steps; T0 D sp!ay TOH!ghlight _ T0Se!ect P;_ ont_ Control Password: [0-9] buttons enter four-digit Password Move [_[_ Select [Z End _ In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked...
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Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. Parental (}ontro Look: Change Password Move [_[]_[_ Select [Z_ End _' Move the cursor to Lock and press ¢:£:_. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following...
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Changing your Password Use the _ or '_ buttons to move the cursor to Change Password press cD. Follow steps 1 and 2 for "Using the Parental Control menu" on page 25. Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating EN3_R Press 0 , then use the (_-(_ buttons to enter your password, Entering your...
Using the Timer Q Menu To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: TODisplay TOHighlight TO Select r3 m_,r { h_-%r f-3e[ lirr_r r:;e[ Current Time Daylight Saving: Move _q ----_elect End _ Current Time 1 Press O or {) to select the current time, then press (2D, (If you are in Daylight Saving time, be sure to set the Daylight Saving mode in 'YES') 2 Press o or _ to enter the correct time, then press CE3.
Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following Steps: To Display To Highlight _ TOSelect Setup Caption Vision: Video Label Language: English gemo Options Move N[_[_{_ Select (J} End '8 Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for Vision programs that are broadcast with closed caption), Closed-...
Options Menu To access the Options menu first open the Setup menu, then refer to the Option,s Cable: Auto Program Tilt Correction: Move (_[]_1 Select [qJ End _'_ Cable ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable.
TV, try the suggestions below. the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. No picture, no Make sure the power cord is plugged sound If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes,...
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Press again when the setting or adjustment is complete, Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement. l/ alier reading lhese @erating lnstru_ tions vou ha , _addit io a qu !st ons "ela ed o he se oi[1,c l"...