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Connecting Additional Equipment
4-075-501-22
Trinitron Color TV
®
Operating Instructions
KV-20FV12
KV-24FV12
© 2001 by Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 Connecting Additional Equipment 4-075-501-22 Trinitron Color TV ® Operating Instructions KV-20FV12 KV-24FV12 © 2001 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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).
  • Page 4 The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of your TV. Trademarks and Copyrights ® ENERGY STAR is a registered mark. ® As an E Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product NERGY ® model meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY...

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Connecting Additional Equipment 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.
  • Page 6 User Guide Overloading Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on top of the set. The object may Do not overload wall outlets, extension fall from the set, causing injury. cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or Cleaning electric shock.
  • Page 7 Connecting Additional Equipment Accessories • Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Do not place the set on an unstable cart, or other similar surface. 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.
  • Page 8 User Guide 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.
  • Page 9 Connecting Additional Equipment Service • When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this Damage Requiring Service indicates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service the set yourself •...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ® Trinitron Color TV Features ......1 Batteries for the Remote Control....... 2 About this Manual ..........2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections..........3 Connecting Additional Equipment ....4 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control........ 13 Setting Up the TV Automatically....
  • Page 12 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Trinitron Color Tv Features

    Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV. 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.

  • Page 14: Batteries For The Remote Control

    Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Tv

    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: If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to...

  • Page 16: Connecting Additional Equipment

    Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV Coaxial Cable Video (yellow) From Audio L (white) cable/ Audio R (red) antenna 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).
  • Page 17 Connecting Your TV TV and Cable Box Cable box Coaxial Cable From cable Coaxial Cable Rear of TV 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.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of TV Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Cable box 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.
  • Page 19 Connecting Your TV TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV From cable/ antenna Satellite receiver SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Satellite antenna LINE OUT Video (yellow) cable Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV From cable/ antenna SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF AUDIO R A UDIO L VIDEO AUDIO R A UDIO L VIDEO VHF/UHF LINE IN LINE OUT Satellite receiver LINE OUT Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

  • Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) A/V output 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.

  • Page 22: Connecting An Audio System

    Operating Instructions Connecting an Audio System Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), 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 (white) AUDIO-R (red) Line input To change the level of audio output on your TV can be changed between Fixed and Variable modes, (see page 22).
  • Page 23 Connecting Your TV Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Front A/V Panel...

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control And Basic Functions

    Operating Instructions 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    1MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore sound. 2SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not work with older equipment). 3TV/VTR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. Your VCR power will remain on.
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions qk GUIDE Brings up the custom guide of your satellite receiver. 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. w; MENU Displays the on-screen menu.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Tv Automatically

    Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Auto Program [CH+] Exit...

  • Page 28: Quick Start To The Menus

    Operating Instructions 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 MENU Move Select Options MTS: Auto-SAP Audio Speaker: OFF Treble Audio Out: Variable...
  • Page 29 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Allows you to Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer Timer 2. Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: NO MENU Move Select Options...

  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu Press to display the on-screen menu. Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu, then press Use the F or buttons to highlight the desired option, then press Press...

  • Page 32: Using The Video Menu

    Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Video Mode: Vivid Picture Controls VM: High MENU Move Select Mode Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Customized Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.

  • Page 33: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: ON Effect: OFF Options MENU Move Select Treble Press to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press increase the higher pitched sound.

  • Page 34: Options Menu

    Operating Instructions Options Menu To access the Options menu, first open the Audio menu, then refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Options MTS: Auto-SAP Speaker: OFF Audio Out: Variable MENU Move Select Press to select one of the following options: Multi-Channel Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

  • Page 35: Using The Channel Setup Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Channel Setup Favorite Channel Channel Fix: OFF Channel Skip/Add Channel Label MENU Move Select Favorite With the Favorite Channel menu open: 1 Press to select.
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. Skip/Add 1 Use the buttons or the [CH +/–] buttons to select the channel, then press 2 Press to Skip or Add (only one option will be available).

  • Page 37: Parental Control

    Using the Menus 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.

  • Page 38: Movie Ratings

    Operating Instructions 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 NC-17: PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned Press to block MENU Move...
  • Page 39 Using the Menus English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as English Ratings Children Children 8 years and older General programming Press to block Parental Guidance MENU Move Select Viewers 14 and older Adult programming French Ratings...

  • Page 40: Using The Parental Control Menu

    Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parental Control menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Parental Control Password: Use [0-9] buttons to enter new four-digit Password MENU Move Select In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control.
  • Page 41 Using the Menus Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. Parental Control Lock: OFF Change Password MENU Move Select Move the cursor to Lock and press If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections, Child, Youth, Young Adult.

  • Page 42: Changing Your Password

    Operating Instructions Changing your Password Use the F or f buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parental Control menu” on page 28. Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press , then use the buttons to enter your password.

  • Page 43: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: NO MENU Move Select Current Time 1 Press F or to select the current time, then press (If you are in Daylight Saving time, be sure to set the...

  • Page 44: Using The Setup Menu

    Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Setup Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Language: English Demo Options MENU Move Select Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

  • Page 45: Options Menu

    Using the Menus Options Menu To access the Options menu, first open the Setup menu, then refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Options Cable: ON Auto Program Tilt Correction: 0 MENU Move Select Cable ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable.

  • Page 47: Other Information Programming The Remote Control

    Other Information Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. Press Press (FUNCTION). Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. Press VCR codes...
  • Page 48 SV2000 Zenith Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, Sony Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, General Electric 206, 207, 208, 218 227, 228, 229 Hitachi Panasonic 219, 220, 221...
  • Page 49 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 Power on the VCR Select channels directly Change channels Play video tape Stop...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions 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 Make sure the power cord is plugged in. sound 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.
  • Page 51 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).

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube ® FD Trinitron tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) Optional Accessories...

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Index Audio menu Effect Audio Out Simulated 15, 33 Auto Program Auto-SAP Surround Balance Favorite Channel Bass Battery Installation Brightness Language Cable Caption Vision Menus Channel Fix Audio Channel Label Channel Setup Channel Setup menu Parental Control Channel Skip/Add Setup Color Timer...
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions User Guide Parental Control Parental Control Menu Picture Picture Controls Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Ratings English Ratings French Ratings Movie Ratings Overview of the Ratings TV Ratings U.S.A. Ratings Remote Control Setup menu Sharpness SLEEP Speaker Specifications Steady Sound Timer menu Timer 1 and Timer 2...
  • Page 56 User Guide Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

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