Sony KV 20FV12 CRT Television Operating instructions

®

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-20FV12

KV-24FV12

© 2000 by Sony Corporation

User Guide

Connecting Additional Equipment

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

❏ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

❏ One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

❏ If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the results of misuse.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Protecting the TV

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To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings.

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Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§ 15.119 of the FCC rules.

Use of this television for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of your TV.

Trademarks and Copyrights

As an E NERGY S TAR

® Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the E

NERGY

S

TAR

® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of

BBE Sound, Inc.

For KV-24FV12 only

( ) ® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL)

The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreing patents pending.

The word ‘SRS’ and the SRS symbol ( ) are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.


Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions, and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).

Follow the instructions below:

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

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Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Always turn the set off when it is not to be used. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.


Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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Grounding or Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD

BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS

CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

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 this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.


Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• If liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

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Contents

Introduction

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................................ 11

Setting Up the TV Automatically.................... 13

Quick Start to the Menus.................................. 14

Using the Menus

Using the Video Menu ............................... 18

Using the Audio Menu .............................. 19

Options Menu .................................................... 20

Using the Channel Setup Menu................ 21

Parental Control................................................. 22

Using the Parental Control

Menu ............ 25

Using the Timer Menu ............................... 28

Using the Setup Menu................................ 29

Options Menu .................................................... 30

Other Informations

Programming the Remote Control ................. 31

Troubleshooting ................................................ 34

Specifications...................................................... 36

Index

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Connecting Additional Equipment

Introduction

Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual.

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Some of the features you will enjoy include:

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FLAT CRT — New technologically advanced screen for optimal picture quality.

Parental Control — A tool for parents to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

Favorite Channel — Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button.

Universal Remote Control — Program your remote control to operate your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player.

Energy Star ® — A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.

S VIDEO — A video input that offers enhanced picture quality.

Direct MTS — Allows direct access to changing your Multi-Channel

TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button.

Trilingual Menus — Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus.

Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control.

Front A/V inputs — A quick connection for video games, camcorders, stereo/mono equipment, or headphones.

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Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.

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Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out.

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If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment,

(see page 31).

About this Manual

This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once you’re connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.

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Connecting Your TV

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 your home, choose one of the connections below:

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If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.

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TV and VCR

Rear of TV

2

VCR

Coxial

Cable

1

From cable/ antenna

3 (Optional connection)

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 jack on the TV.

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To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR).

(Optional connection)

3 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting A/V cables (not supplied) from

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

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You can use the inputs.

button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO

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For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO (if your VCR is equipped with the

S VIDEO connection) instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

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TV and Cable Box

1

Coaxial

Cable

From cable

Cable Box

Connecting Your TV

2

Coaxial

Cable

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 jack on the TV.

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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 cable box’s remote control to change channels.

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If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature, (see page 21).

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TV, VCR, and Cable box

Rear of TV

3

VCR

Coaxial

Cable

1

From cable

Cable box

4 (Optional connection)

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 IN jack on your VCR.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.

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If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature, (see page 21).

(Optional connection)

4 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting A/V cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

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You can use the inputs.

button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO

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For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO (if your VCR is equipped with the

S VIDEO connection) instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

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2

Connecting Your TV

TV and Satellite Receiver

2 From cable/ antenna

1

Satellite antenna cable

Satellite receiver

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

Rear of TV

3

1

Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

3

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

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You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.

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For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO (if your Satellite Receiver is equipped with the S VIDEO connection) instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

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TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR

Satellite antenna cable

1

4

SATELLITE IN


LINE OUT

Satellite receiver

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT LINE IN

LINE OUT


From cable/ antenna

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

3

2

5

Rear of TV

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver.

2

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the

IN jack on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the

VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

4

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to

AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

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To view from the satellite receiver or VCR, select the video input to which your satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing control.

on the remote

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Connecting Your TV

Connecting a Camcorder

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Front A/V Panel

F

F

MENU

VIDEO 2 INPUT

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

A/V output

Connecting a DVD Player

1

Using audio A/V cables, connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.

2

Using a S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to S VIDEO IN on your TV.

Rear of TV

Rear of DVD player

LINE OUT


S VIDEO

2

1

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For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

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Connecting an Audio System

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.

Rear of TV

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Line input

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To change the level of audio output on your TV can be changed between

Fixed and Variable modes, (see page 20).

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Set your stereo to the chosen line input. See page 19 for additional audio

setup instructions.

Connecting Headphones

Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV.

Front A/V Panel

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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

Using the Remote Control and

Basic Functions

This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus.

Using the Remote Control

Button

POWER

FUNCTION

MUTING

SYSTEM OFF

TV/VIDEO

TV/VTR

PICTURE MODE

SLEEP

Description

Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off.

Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control.

Instantly turns off the sound.

Press again or press to restore sound.

Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not work with older equipment).

Cycles through available video inputs.

Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. Your VCR power will remain on.

Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus. Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor, press the center button to select or access an option.

Cycles through the available

Video Mode settings.

Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until

SLEEP OFF appears.

(continued)

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MTS/SAP

DISPLAY

JUMP

GUIDE

MENU

RESET

CODE SET

Cycles through the Multi-channel

TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo,

Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second

Audio Programming).

Press to display the current time,

(if set) and channel number.

Cycles through available Steady

Sound settings, (see page 19).

Alternates between the last two channels selected with the

0 9 buttons.

Brings up the custom guide of your satellite receiver.

Displays the on-screen menu.

Press again to exit the menu at any time.

Press to return to factory settings while in an on-screen menu.

Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment, (see page 31).

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If you lost your remote control, see page 35.

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Setting Up the TV Automatically

After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto

Program to set up your channels.

1

Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.

Auto Program

Exit

[CH+]

[CH-]

First please connect cable/antenna

CH

2

Press on the remote control or in the TV front panel to perform

Auto Program.

To perform Auto Program again

1

Press .

2

Press g to highlight setup ( ).

3

Press f to highlight Options. Press g or to select.

4

Press f to select Cable. Press g or to select.

5

Press F or to select ON or OFF according to how you connected your TV. Press G or .

6 Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press g or to search for channels.

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The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.

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Quick Start to the Menus

The following settings are available in your on-screen menus:

Menu Allows you to

Make adjustments to your picture settings.

Video

Mode: Vivid

Picture Controls

VM: High

Move Select End

MENU

Options

MTS: Auto-SAP

Speaker: OFF

Audio Out: Variable

Audio

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound: OFF

Effect: OFF

Options

Move Select End

MENU

Change your audio settings.

Move Select End MENU

Customize your channel settings.

Channel Setup

Favorite Channel

Channel Fix: OFF

Channel Skip/Add

Channel Label

Move Select End

MENU

Set rating limits on your TV based on a program’s rating or content.

Parental Control

Password:

Move Select End

MENU

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Menu

Timer

Timer 1: Set

Timer 2: Set

Current Time

Daylight Saving: NO

Move Select

: AM

End

MENU

Allows you to

Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and

Timer 2.

Setup

Caption Vision: CC1

Video Label

Language: English

Demo

Options


Options

Cable: ON

Auto Program

Tilt Correction: 0

Move Select End

MENU

Program your channels, lable video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus.

The Options menu offers other setup options.

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Using the Menus

Using the Menus

This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV.

To access a menu

1

Press .

2 Use the G or g buttons to move through the menus.

3

Use the F or buttons to highlight an option.

4 Press g or to select or access an option.

5

After adjusting or selecting an option, press g or to complete the adjustment.

6 Press G to go to the previous menu, or press to close the menu.

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Using the Video Menu

To access the Video menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Video

Mode: Vivid

Picture Controls

VM: High

Mode

Customized picture viewing

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Press

Picture

Controls

VM

Velocity

Modulation


Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.

Sports: Select for a bright picture.

Standard: Select for a standard picture.

for direct Mode settings, (Vivid, Movie, Sports, Standard).

With the Picture Controls menu open:

Picture: Press G or f to decrease the contrast. Press g or F to increase contrast.

Brightness: Press G or f to darken the picture. Press g or

F to brighten the picture.

Color: Press G or f to decrease color saturation. Press g or

F to increase color saturation.

Hue: Press G or f to decrease the red tones. Press g or F to increase the green tones.

Sharpness: Press G or f to soften the picture. Press g or F to sharpen the picture.

edge. Use the buttons following options: OFF , High , Low .

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When you change the Mode setting the VM setting may also change automatically.

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Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu

To access the Audio menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Audio

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound: OFF

Effect: OFF

Options

Move Select End

MENU

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Stabilizes volume

Press G

F g or F to increase the higher pitched sound.

Press G

F g or F to increase the lower pitched sound.

Press G

F g or F to emphasize the right speaker.

Press F or

F to select one of the following options:

ON: Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels.

OFF: Select to turn Steady Sound off.

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Press for direct Steady Sound settings.

Effect Press F or


SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals, (KV-24FV12 only).

Simulated: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs, (KV-24FV12 only).

Surround: Add a surround-like effect to mono programs,

(KV-20FV12 only).

OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception.

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Options Menu

To access the Options menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Options

MTS: Auto-SAP

Speaker: OFF

Audio Out: Variable

MTS

Multi-Channel

Sound

Speaker

Custom selection of audio output source

Audio Out

Use to control the

TV’s volume through a stereo

Move Select End

MENU

Press F or


Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.

Auto-SAP: Select to have the TV automatically to a Second

Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.

ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system.

OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the

TV’s sound only through external audio system speakers.

Audio Out can only be set when speakers are set to OFF.

Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV.

Fixed: Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo.

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If your TV is set to Auto-SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output sound, change your Audio setting to Stereo or

Mono.

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Press for direct MTS settings (Stereo, Mono, Auto-SAP).

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Audio Out can only be set when Speaker is set to OFF.

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Using the Menus

Using the Channel Setup Menu

To access the Channel Setup menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Channel Setup

Favorite Channel

Channel Fix: OFF

Channel Skip/Add

Channel Label


Favorite

Channel

Quick access to favorite channels

With the Favorite Channel menu open:

1

2

Press g or

Use the F or

F

to select.

buttons to select Auto or Manual

(selecting Auto will display in gray the last five channels accessed by the

3 When in Manual, press G

0 9 F

buttons).

then to select the position (1-5)

4

5

Using the F or

F buttons, select the desired channel.

g or .

Press then , the TV will change to the channel entered.

✍

To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press . Press F or

F to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press .

Channel Fix

Channel

Skip/Add

Channel

Label

Label up to 40 channels with their call letters

2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.

Video : Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it.

OFF: Channel Fix is not set.

Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones.

1 Use the 0 9 buttons or the [CH +/-] buttons to select the channel, then press .

2 Press to Skip or Add (only one option will be available).

With the Channel Label window open:

1 Press , then press F or until you reach the desired channel number.

F

2

3

Press

Press F or

F to display the first call letter or number of the caption and press to select it. When finished, press g or to activate.

✍

Favorite Channel,Channel Skip/Add, and Channel Label cannot be used when Channel Fix is set.

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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 rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV’s rating limit.

TV Ratings

The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.

Age

TV Ratings

TV-Y:

TV-Y7:

TV-G:

TV-PG

TV-14:

:

TV-MA :

FV

D

D

Press to block

Move Select

L

L

L

S

S

S

V

V

V

End

MENU

Content

Age Defined as

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

All children

Directed to older children

General audience

Parental Guidance suggested

TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned

TV-MA Mature Audience only

Contents Defined as

FV

D

L

S

V

Fantasy Violence

Suggestive dialogue

Strong language

Sexual situations

Violence

✍

The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain intense violence.

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Using the Menus

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

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

General audience

Parental Guidance suggested

Parents strongly cautioned

Restricted

No one 17 and under admitted

No one 17 and under admitted

Movie Rating

G:

PG:

PG-13:

R:

NC-17:

X:

Press

Move to block

Select End

MENU

Unrated

(U.S. models only)

You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.

Custom Ratings

View All

Block All

Allows all unrated programs

Blocks all unrated programming

Block TV Blocks all unrated TV

Programs

Block Movies Blocks all unrated movies

TV Ratings

Movie Ratings

Unrated: View All

Allows all unrated

Programming

Move Select End

MENU

✍

If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.

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English Ratings

(Canadian models only)

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.


C

C8+

G

PG

14+

18+

Children

Children 8 years and older

General programming

Parental Guidance

Viewers 14 and older

Adult programming

English Ratings

C:

C8+ :

G:

PG:

14+

18+

:

:

Press

Move to block

Select End MENU

French Ratings


These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.


G General

8 ans+ Not recommended for younger children

13 ans+

16 ans+

Not recommended for children under age 13

Not recommended for ages under 16

18 ans+

This program is restricted to adults

French Ratings

G:

8

13

16 ans+: ans+: ans+:

18 ans+:

Press

Move to block

Select End

MENU

U.S.A. Ratings


For programs from the United States. Please see “TV Ratings” on page 22.

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Using the Menus

Using the Parental Control Menu

To access the Parental Control menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Parental Control

Password:

Use [0-9] buttons to enter new four-digit

Password

Move Select End

MENU

In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control.

1

Press

F or , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

✍

Keep this manual in a safe place. If you forget your password, see page 37.

2

Confirm your password by entering it again.

Once your password is set correctly, the next Parental Control menu appears.

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Setting the rating

You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options.

Parental Control

Lock: OFF

Change Password

Move Select End

MENU

1

Move the cursor to Lock and press g or .

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: OFF, Child, Youth, Young Adult, or Custom.

2

Use the F or buttons to select the desired rating and press g or .

Rating

Child

Youth

Young Adult

Custom

OFF

Parental Control

Lock: Young Adult

Change Password

Move Select End

MENU

TV will allow a maximum rating of:

TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), G (Canadian models only)

TV-PG, PG (U.S. models only), PG (Canadian models only)

TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), 14+ (Canadian models only)

Select to set more restrictive ratings, (see next section)

No rating limit

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Using the Menus

Using the Custom menu

Before setting Custom ratings, see page 22-24, “Overview of the Ratings,” for a description of the available rating systems.

Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. See page 23 for U.S. models and page 24 for Canadian models for more information.

✍

Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.

Changing your Password

1

Use the F or buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press g or .

2 Follow step 2 and 3 for “Using the Parental Control menu” on page 25.

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

❏ Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password.

✍

Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to

OFF. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on. The TV will return to the settings that you have selected.

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Using the Timer Menu

To access the Timer menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Timer

Timer 1: Set

Timer 2: Set

Current Time

Daylight Saving: NO

Move Select

: AM

End

MENU

Timer 1 and

Timer 2

Scheduled viewing

With the menu open, highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2:

1 Press g or , then press g or

2 Press

F

3 Press

F g or .

F or to select the hour you want the TV to turn

4 Press

F g or .

F or to select the minute you want the TV to

5 Press

F g or .

F or to set the duration (up to 6 hours) then

6 press

Press

F

✍

You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 and Timer 2.

Current

Time

With the menu open:

1 Press g or

F

.

2

3

Press

Press

F

4 press

Press

F press g or .

Daylight

Saving

YES: Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Saving.

NO: Select in fall at the end of Daylight Saving.

✍

When you perform Auto Program, all Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.

✍

Any loss of power will cause the Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings to be cleared.

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Using the Menus

Using the Setup Menu

To access the Setup menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Setup

Caption Vision: CC1

Video Label

Language: English

Demo

Options

Move Select End

MENU

Caption

Vision

Closed-

Captioning

Press

F

CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.

TEXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.

XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available.

OFF: Caption vision is not activated.

Video Label

Label connected equipment

1 Press F or to access the input you want to label and

2 press

Press

F

Language

Demo

Use the F or buttons to select desired language and press g or .

Press g or to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

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Options Menu

To access the Options menu, see “To access a menu” on page 17.

Options

Cable: ON

Auto Program

Tilt Correction: 0

Move Select End

MENU

Cable ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable.

OFF: Select if you are using a TV antenna.

✍

After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program.

Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV.

It will cycle through all available channels and program

Tilt Correction receivable channels.

Press F or

F to correct any tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press g or to activate.

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Other Information

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony and non-Sony video equipment.

1 Press .

2

Press VTR/DVD or

3 Use the chart.

0

4

Press .

(FUNCTION).

9 buttons to key in the code number from the following

VCR codes

Sony

Admiral

(M.Ward)

Aiwa

Audio Dynamic

Broksonic

Canon

Citizen

Craig

Criterion

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

General Electric

Go Video

Goldstar

Hitachi

Instant Replay

301, 302, 303

327

338, 344

314, 337

319, 317

309, 308

332

302, 332

315

304, 338, 309

341, 312, 309

314, 336, 337

304

319, 320, 316, 317, 318,

341

330, 335

338

329, 304, 309

322, 339, 340

332

306, 304, 305, 338

309, 308

JCPenney

JVC

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

Memorex

Minolta

Mitsibishi/MGA

Multitech

NEC

Olympic

Optimus

Panasonic

Pentax

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Quasar

RCA/PROSCAN

309, 305, 304, 330, 314,

336, 337

314, 336, 337, 345, 346,

347

314, 336, 332, 337

332, 305, 330, 335, 338

308, 309, 310

314, 336, 337

332

309, 335

305, 304

323, 324, 325, 326

325, 338, 321

314, 336, 337

309, 308

327

308, 309, 306, 307

305, 304

308, 309

308, 309, 310

308

308, 309, 306

304, 305, 308, 309, 311,

312, 313, 310, 329

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VCR codes

Realistic

Sansui

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

Sharp

Shintom

Signature 2000

(M.Ward)

SV2000

Sylvania

309, 330, 328, 335, 324,

338

314

322, 313, 321

330, 335

312, 313, 321, 335, 323,

324, 325, 326

327, 328

315

338, 327

338

308, 309, 338, 310

Cable Box codes

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226

Jerrold/G. I.

Oak

Panasonic

Pioneer

Scientific Atlanta

Tocom

Zenith

201, 202, 203, 204, 205,

206, 207, 208, 218

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221

214, 215

209, 210, 211

216, 217

212, 213

Laser Disc Player codes

Sony

Panasonic

Pioneer

701

704, 710

702

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

Yamaha

Zenith

Satellite Receiver codes

Sony

General Electric

801 (preset code for remote control)

802

Hitachi

Hughes

Panasonic

RCA/PROSCAN

Toshiba

805

804

803

802, 808

806, 807

DVD codes

Sony

Panasonic

Pioneer

RCA

Toshiba

751

753

752

755

754

338

332

314, 336, 337

314, 336, 338, 337

309, 308

312, 311

327, 328, 335, 331, 332

314, 330, 336, 337

331

✍

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

✍

Whenever you remove the batteries, the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.

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Other Information

✍

In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s supplied remote control.

Operating a VCR

Press

VTR/DVD

To

Power on the VCR

0 9

Select channels directly

Change channels

B x m or M

X z and B at the same time

TV/VTR

Play video tape

Stop

Search forward or backward

Pause

Record

Change between VCR and TV inputs

Operating a DVD

Press

VTR/DVD

0 9

B x

X

G

To

Power on the DVD

Select chapters directly

Search chapters forward or backward

Play DVD

Stop

Pause

Move the cursor in the menu

Display the DVD menu

Operating a Laser Disc

Press

VTR/DVD

To

Power on the laser disc

Search chapters forward or backward

B x

X

Play disc

Stop

Pause

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Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

No picture, no sound

Poor or no picture, good sound

Good picture, no sound

No color

Only snow appears on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or ghosts

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

❏ If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. If the problem continues, call your local service center.

❏ Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO

(page 11).

❏ Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote control (page 2).

❏ Try another channel, it could be station trouble.

❏ Adjust Picture in the Video menu (page 18).

❏ Adjust Brightness in the Video menu (page 18).

❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).

❏ Press so that MUTING disappears from the screen (page 11).

❏ Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to

Auto-SAP (page 20).

❏ Adjust Color in the Video menu (page 18).

❏ Check the Cable setting in the Options menu under

Setup (page 30).

❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).

❏ Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.

❏ Adjust the antenna.

❏ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.

Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere with TV reception.

❏ Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.

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Other Information

Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when 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 Options menu under Setup (page 30).

❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 13).

❏ Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Options menu under Setup (page 30).

❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 13).

❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).

❏ Move the TV 3-4 or more feet away from fluorescent lights.

❏ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.

❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. After using the master password, you must create a new password, it cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels.

❏ You can use the front A/V panel controls to access the

MENU menu. Press and and buttons on the front A/V panel instead of the buttons on the remote control. Use the

F button on the front A/V panel instead of the G , g , and

MENU

buttons on the remote control. when the setting or adjustment is complete. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement.

Should you require further assistance, please call the

Sony Technical Support number for your country. One of Sony’s Technical Support professionals will be happy to assist you.

If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your

Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

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Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Television system

Channel coverage

Antenna

Picture tube

Power requirements

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

Inputs/outputs

American TV standard/NTSC

VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125

75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

FD Trinitron

®

tube

120V, 60 Hz

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Remote Control RM-Y168 (1)

Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,

YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A

EAC-66 U/V mixer

2 video, 2 audio

1 S VIDEO

1 AUDIO OUT

1 headphone jack

KV-20FV12

Screen size

Speaker output

Dimensions (W/H/D)

Mass

Power Consumption

Visible screen size: 20 inches (508.0 mm) measured diagonally

Actual tube size: 21 inches (533.4 mm) measured diagonally

5 W x 2

562 x 466 x 503 mm (22

1

/

4

x 18

3

/

8

x 19

7

/

8

in.)

27 kg (59 lbs. 8 oz.)

115 W in use

1 W in standby

KV-24FV12

Screen size

Speaker output

Dimensions (W/H/D)

Mass

Power Consumption

Visible screen size: 24 inches (598.0 mm) measured diagonally

Actual tube size: 25 inches (623.4 mm) measured diagonally

10 W x 2

652 x 524.3 x 467.3 mm (25

3

/

4

x 20

3

/

4

x 18

3

/

8

in.)

37 kg (81 lbs. 9 oz.)

170 W in use

1 W in standby

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Index

A

Audio menu 19

Audio out 20

Auto Program 13, 30

Auto-SAP 20

B

Balance 19

Bass 19

Battery Installation 2

Brightness 18

C

Cable 30

Cable box code number

Caption Vision 29

Channel Fix 21

32

Channel Label 21

Channel Setup menu 21

Channel Skip/Add

Color 18

21

Code numbers

Cable box 32

DVD 32

Laser Disc Player 32

Satellite Receiver 32

VCR 31, 32

Connections

Cable and antenna 3

Connecting an Audio

System 10

Connecting a Camcorder 9

Connecting a DVD player 9

Connecting Headphones 10

TV and Cable Box 5

TV and VCR 4

TV and Satellite

Receiver 7

TV, Satellite

Receiver, and VCR 8

TV, VCR, and Cable box 6

Current Time 28

D

Daylight Saving 28

Demo 29

DVD code number 32

Satellite Receiver code number 32

E

Effect 19

OFF 19

Simulated 19

SRS 19

F

Favorite Channel 21

H

Hue 18

L

Language 29

Laser Disc Player code number 32

P

M

Menus

Audio 19

Channel Setup

Bloqueo de Canal

Setup 29

Timer 28

Video 18

Mode 18

Vivid 18

21

25

Movie 18

Sports 18

Standard 18

MTS 20

Auto-SAP 20

Main 20

Mono 20

O

Options (Audio) 20

Options (Setup) 30

Parental Control Menu 25

Picture 18

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R

S

T

Setting up the TV

Automatically 13

Setup menu 29

Sharpness 18

Speaker 20

Specifications 38

Steady Sound 19

Timer menu 28

Timer 1 and Timer 2 28

Treble 19

Troubleshooting 34

TV Features 1

Tilt Correction 30

V

Remote Control 11

VCR code number 31, 32

Video menu 18

Video Label 29

VM 18

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