Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-AR21 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

KV-AR21

M30

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WARNING

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.

• TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC.

• Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.

•To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid leaks from the batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms.

Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV. Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For children’s safety, do not leave children alone with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object falls into it. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel only.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV as high voltages and other hazards are present inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the TV to qualified personnel.

Your TV is recommended for home use only. Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or vibrations.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the bottom area of the TV.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned off, it is still connected to the AC power source (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in. Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not going to use it for several days.

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x Securing the TV

To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV.

20 mm

3.8 mm

screws clamps band

Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.

(1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps. (2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar and

the other clamp to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.

Note

• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

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Table of Contents

Installation

Getting Started ..................................... 6

Setting up your TV

(“Initial Setup”) .................................... 7

Overview of Controls

TV top control, front and

rear panels............................................. 8

Using the remote control and

basic functions...................................... 9

Advanced Operations

Selecting the picture and sound

modes .................................................. 11

Enjoying stereo or bilingual

programs ............................................. 12

Menu Adjustment

Introducing the menu system .......... 13

Changing the “Picture” setting........ 16

Changing the “Sound” setting......... 17

Changing the “Timer” setting.......... 19

Changing the “Channel Setup”

setting .................................................. 20

Changing the “Setup” setting .......... 22

Additional Information

Connecting optional components ... 23

Troubleshooting ................................. 25

Specifications...................... Back cover

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Installation

x Getting Started

Step 1

Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.

Note

• Do not use old or different types of batteries together.

Step 2

Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV.

Tip

•You can also connect your TV to other optional components (see page 23).

Step 3

Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to turn it on.

Note

• The 1 (standby) indicator flashes green for a few seconds when turning on the TV. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Step 4

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Set up the TV by following the instructions of the “Initial Setup” menu (see page 7).

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Start auto program now?

Setting up your TV

(“Initial Setup”)

When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the top control panel.

Tip

• The MENU, and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the operations below.

Press 2 +/– to select the desired menu

language, then press t.

The selected menu language appears.

Press 2 +/– to select “Yes”, then press t

to preset the channels automatically or select “No” to skip automatic channel presetting.

Once you select “Yes”, your TV will start searching for all the available channels.

If the message “No channel found. Please connect cable/antenna.” appears, check your TV connections, then press t.

Installation

Press 2 +/– to adjust the bars on the

top and bottom of the menu if they are slanted, then press t.

If no adjustment is necessary, then press t.

Press 2 +/– to select “No”, then press t.

This menu will not appear again the next time you turn on the TV by pressing !.

To allow this menu to appear again, select “Yes”, then press t.

Tips

•You can immediately go to the end of the ”Initial Setup” menu by pressing MENU.

•You can also set up your TV by pressing the MENU button on the top control panel for about five seconds or using the menu system (see page 13).

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Overview of Controls

x TV top control, front and rear panels

TV top control panel

MENUSOUND MODE

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PROG

TV rear panel

(MONO)

TV front panel

(MONO)

((

MONO) MONO)

qsqd

Button/Terminal Function Page

1 ! Turn off or turn on the TV. 6 2 Remote control sensor. – 3 Wake Up indicator . 19 3 1 Standby indicator. 6 4 i Headphone jack. – 5 t2Video input terminal 2. 23 6 PROG +/– Select program number. – 7 2 +/– Adjust volume. – 8 t Select TV or video input. 23

Menu operations

7 2 +/– Select and adjust items. – 8 t Confirm selected items. – 9 MENU Display or cancel the menu. –

0 SOUND MODE Select sound mode options with a 5-Band 11

Graphic Equalizer display.

qa 8 Antenna input terminal. 23 qs T Monitor output terminal. 24 qd Component video input terminal. 24 qf t1Video input terminal 1. 23

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x Using the remote control and basic

functions

9 0 qa qs

A/B

1 4 7

8 0

PROG

qk ql

Button Description Page

1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – 2 a Display the TV program. – 3 Jump to last program number that has been –

4 PROG +/– Select program number. – 5 2 +/– Adjust volume. – 8 Change the picture size: –

9 Mute the sound. – 0 qs t Select TV or video input. 23 qd 0 – 9, ÷ Input numbers. – qh Select surround mode options: –

watched for at least five seconds.

“On” (16:9 wide-mode), “Off”.

Display on-screen information. –

“SRS” (three dimensional surround), “Simulated” (stereo-like monaural sound), “Off”.

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Button Description Page

qk Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic 11

ql Select picture mode options. 11

Menu operations

6 MENU Display or cancel the menu. 15 7 Confirm selected items. 15 qj V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. 15

Timer operations

qf Set TV to turn on automatically. – qg Set TV to turn off automatically. –

Stereo/bilingual operations

qa A/B Select stereo/bilingual mode. 12

SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Equalizer display.

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Advanced Operations

x Selecting the picture and sound

modes

You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option.

Selecting the picture mode

A/B

8 0

PROG

Selecting the sound mode

Press (or SOUND MODE on the top control panel) to select the desired sound mode with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display.

Press to select the desired picture mode.

Select To view

“Dynamic” high contrast pictures. “Standard” normal pictures. “Soft” mild pictures. “Personal” the last adjusted picture setting

from the “Picture Adjustment” option in the menu (see page 16).

Select To listen to

“Dynamic” dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes both the low

Dynamic

and high tones.

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“Drama” sound that emphasizes voice and high tones.

“Soft” soft, natural and relaxing sounds.

“Personal” the last adjusted sound setting from the

Drama

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Soft

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Personal

“Sound Adjustment” option in the menu (see page 18).

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Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs

You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button.

When receiving a NICAM program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)

NICAM stereo

NICAM bilingual

NICAM monaural

NICAM

(Stereo sound)

NICAM Main (Main sound)

NICAM Sub

(Sub sound)

A/B

8 0

PROG

Mono

(Regular sound)

Mono

(Regular sound)

Mono

(Regular sound)

When receiving an A2 program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)

A2 stereo

A2 bilingual

Stereo

(Stereo sound)

Main

(Main sound)

(Regular sound)

(Sub sound)

Note

• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a stereo program, select “Mono”. The sound becomes monaural but the noise is reduced.

Mono

Sub

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Menu Adjustment

x Introducing the menu system

The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system.

Picture icon

Sound icon

Timer icon

Channel Setup icon

Setup icon

Menu level 1

Level 1

“Picture”

“Sound”

Select

Level 2

“Mode”

“Picture Adjustment”

“Color Temperature”

“VM

”

“Intelligent Picture”

“Mode”

“Sound Adjustment”

“Balance” “Intelligent Volume”

“Surround”

Return icon

Setup Language: English Picture Rotation Wide Mode: Video Label Color System: Portable Audio Mode:

Confirm

End

Name of the current menu

Menu level 3 Menu level 2

User Guidance

Level 3/Function

Select the picture mode: “Dynamic” t “Standard” t “Soft” t “Personal”

Adjust the “Personal” option: “Picture” t “Brightness” t “Color” t “Hue” t “Sharpness” t “Reset”

Adjust white color tint: “Cool” t “Neutral” t “Warm”

Sharpen picture definition: “High” t “Low” t “Off”

Optimize picture quality: “On” t “Off”

Select the sound mode: “Dynamic” t “Drama” t “Soft” t “Personal”

Adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” option: “Adjust” t “Reset”

Select to emphasize the left and right speakers. Adjust volume automatically:

“On” t “Off” Select the surround mode:

“SRS” t “Simulated” t “Off”

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Level 1

“Timer”

“Channel Setup”

“Setup”

Level 2

“Sleep Timer” “Wake Up Timer”

“Auto Program” “Manual Program” “TV System”

“Program Label” “Program Block” “Language”

“Picture Rotation”

“Wide Mode”

“Video Label” “Color System”

“Portable Audio Mode”

Level 3/Function

Set TV to turn off automatically.

Set TV to turn on automatically.

Preset channels automatically.

Preset channels manually.

Select the TV system:

“B/G” t “ I” t “D/K” t “M”

Label the program number.

Block unwanted programs.

Change the menu language:

“English” t “ ” (Chinese)

Adjust the picture position.

Change the picture size:

“On” (16:9 wide-mode) t “Off”

Label the connected equipment.

Select the color system:

“Auto” t “PAL” t “SECAM” t“NTSC3.58” t

“NTSC4.43”

Select the input connected to your audio

equipment:

“Video1” t “Video2” t “Off”

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How to use the menu

Select

End

Channel Setup

Program Label

Manual Program

B/G

TV System:

Program Block

Confirm

Auto Program

PROG

Press MENU to display the menu.

Picture

Mode: Dynamic

Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool VM: Intelligent Picture: On

Select

Confirm

High

End

Press V or v to select the desired item.

Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label Program Block

Select

Channel Setup

Confirm

B/G

End

Press (or b) to confirm your selection and go to the next level.

Other menu operations

Adjust the setting value Move to the next/previous menu level Cancel the menu

Press

V, v, B or b. B or b.

MENU.

Tips

• If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, press V or v until the return icon ( ) is highlighted, then press .

• The MENU, t and 2 +/– buttons on the top control panel can also be used for the operations above (see page 8).

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x Changing the “Picture” setting

The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings.

Press MENU.

Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is

selected, then press

Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press .

Select To

“Mode” choose either “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Soft” or

“Color Temperature” adjust white color tint.

“VM” sharpen picture definition. (Velocity Modulation) Choose either “High”, “Low” or “Off”.

“Intelligent Picture” optimize picture quality.

“Personal”* (see page 11).

Choose either “Cool” (blue tint), “Neutral” (neutral tint) or “Warm” (red tint).

Press V or v to select “On”, then press . To cancel, select “Off”, then press .

Picture

Mode: Dynamic

Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool VM: Intelligent Picture: On

Select

Confirm

High

End

*You can adjust the setting to your personal preference in the “Picture Adjustment”,

“Color Temperature” and “VM” options only when the “Personal” mode is selected.

Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” items under “Personal” mode

Press V or v to select either “Picture” (contrast), “Brightness”, “Color”,

“Hue” (color tones) or “Sharpness”, then press

Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.

Press V,v,B or b to adjust the setting of your selected item, then press .

Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.

The adjusted settings will be received when you select “Personal”.

Notes

• “Hue” can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only.

• Reducing “Sharpness” can also reduce picture noise.

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x Changing the “Sound” setting

Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround:

Sound Adjustment

Dynamic

Mode:

Sound

Confirm

End

Select

Off

The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select the “Sound”

icon (

Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press .

Select To

“Mode” choose either “Dynamic”, “Drama”, “Soft” or

“Balance” Press v or B to emphasize the left speaker.

“Intelligent Volume” adjust the volume of all program numbers and

“Surround” choose either “SRS”, “Simulated” or “Off”

*You can adjust the setting to your personal preference in the “Sound Adjustment”

), then press .

“Personal”* (see page 11).

Press V or b to emphasize the right speaker.

video inputs automatically. Press V or v to select “On”, then press .

To cancel, select “Off”, then press .

(see page 9).

option only when the “Personal” mode is selected (see page 18).

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Adjust

Adjustment: Personal

Confirm

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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode

The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu.

Make sure that “Adjust” is selected,

then press

Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.

Press B or b to select the desired sound frequency, then press V or v to

adjust the setting and press

The adjusted settings will be received when you select “Personal”.

Notes

• Adjusting higher frequency will affect higher pitched sound and adjusting lower frequency will affect lower pitched sound.

•You may display the settings directly using the SOUND MODE button on the top control panel (see page 8) or button on the remote control (see page 10).

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x Changing the “Timer” setting

Timer

Wake Up Timer:

Sleep Timer: Off

Off

Confirm

End

Select

The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ),

then press

Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press .

Select To

“Sleep Timer” set TV to turn off automatically.

“Wake Up Timer” set TV to turn on automatically.

Press V or v to select the desired period of time (max. of 1 hour and 30 minutes), then press .

Press V or v to select the desired period of time (max. of 12 hours), then press . After the selected length of time, the TV switches on automatically and “Wake Up Timer” will appear on

the screen. The indicator on the TV lights up amber once you set the

“Wake Up Timer”.

Notes

•You can also cancel “Sleep Timer” and “Wake Up Timer” by turning off the TV’s main power.

• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than one hour after the TV is turned on using the “Wake Up Timer”, the TV automatically goes into standby mode.

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hanging the “Channel Setup”

setting

The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”

icon (

Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Auto Program”), then press .

Select To

“Auto Program” preset channels automatically. “Manual Program” manually preset desired channels and channels that cannot be

“TV System” select the TV system.

“Program Label” label the program number.

“Program Block” block unwanted programs.

), then press .

preset automatically (see Presetting channels manually on page 21).

Press V or v to select either “B/G”, “I”, “D/K” or “M”, then press .

(1) Select “Program” and press .

Press V or v to select the program number, then press .

(2) Select “Label” and press . Press V or v to select

alphanumeric characters for the label, then press .

(1) Select “Program” and press .

Press V or v to select the program number, then press .

(2) Select “Block” and press , then press V or v to choose

either “On” or “Off”. If you preset a blocked program number, that program number will be unblocked automatically.

Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label

Program Block

Select

Channel Setup

Confirm

B/G

End

Note

•

During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “Auto” for the “TV System”.

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Presetting channels manually

VHF Low Fine: Skip:

TV System:

B/G

Auto Off

After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program

number to which you want to preset a channel.

(1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press . (2) Press V or v

until the program number you want

to preset appears on the menu, then press .

Select the desired channel.

(1) Make sure either “VHF Low”, “VHF High” or “UHF” is selected, then press

(2) Press V or v until the desired channel’s broadcast appears on the TV screen,

then press

If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal, select the appropriate TV

system.

(1) Press V or v (2) Press V or v

If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able

to improve them by using the “Fine” tuning feature.

(1) Press V or v (2) Press V or v

Press V,v,B or b until the picture and sound quality are optimal, then press .

(3)

to select “TV System”, then press . until the sound becomes normal, then press .

to select “Fine”, then press . to select “Manual”, then press .

The + or – icon on the menu flashes while tuning.

Select

Manual Program

Program:

Confirm

End

If you want to skip this program number when using PROG +/–, you can select the “Skip” feature.

(1) Press V or v (2) Press V or v To cancel, select “Off”, then press

to select “Skip”, then press . to select “On”, then press .

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x C

hanging the “Setup” setting

The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon

), then press .

(

Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Language”), then press .

Select To

“Language” change the menu language.

“Picture Rotation”

“Wide Mode” choose either “On” or “Off” (see page 9). “Video Label” label the connected equipment.

“Color System” select the color system.

“Portable Audio enjoy the sound of audio equipment through the TV speakers, while

Mode” viewing picture from other inputs.

Press V or v to select either “English” or “ ” (Chinese), then press

adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen. Press B or b to adjust the picture position, then press .

(1) Select “Video Input” and press .

Press V or v to select the input you want to label, then press .

(2) Select “Label” and press , then press V or v to select the

label options: ”Video 1/Video 2/DVD”, “VCR”, “SAT”, “Game” or “Edit”*.

*You may edit the video label. Press V or v to select alphanumeric

characters for the label, then press .

Press V or v to select either “Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58” or “NTSC4.43”, then press . Normally, set this to “Auto”.

Press V or v to select the input connected to your audio equipment: “Video1” or “Video2”, then press . You may change the picture while listening to the fixed audio input.

To cancel Portable Audio Mode, select “Off” or turn off the TV.

Setup Language: English Picture Rotation Wide Mode: Video Label Color System: Portable Audio Mode: Off

Select

Confirm

Off

Auto

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Additional Information

x Connecting optional components

Connecting to the video input terminal ( t )

Audio/Video cable

TV front panel

(MONO)

(not supplied)

Camcorder

Video game

equipment

Audio cable

(not supplied)

Walkman

TV rear panel

(MONO) (MONO)

Antenna cable

(not supplied)

Audio/Video cable

(not supplied)

Radio

S Video cable

(not supplied)

VCR

Notes

• If you connect a VCR to 8 (antenna input), preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV (see page 21).

• When both (S video) and (video) for t 1 are connected at the same time,

(S video) is automatically selected. To view (video), disconnect the S video cable.

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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T )

TV rear panel

(MONO) (MONO)

Audio/Video

cable

Audio system

(not supplied)

VCR

Connecting to the component video input terminal ( )

TV rear panel

(MONO)

Notes

• If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV. Your TV can receive either 525i/60Hz or 625i/50Hz interlace signals.

• Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently:

Connect To (on the DVD player)

Y (green) Y

CB (blue) CB, PB, Cb or B-Y

CR (red) CR, PR, Cr or R-Y

Component video

cable

(not supplied)

Audio cable

(not supplied)

DVD player

• If you select “DVD” on your TV screen, the signal from the T (monitor output) jacks will not be output properly. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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x Troubleshooting

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting guide

Symptom

Snowy picture

Noisy sound

Distorted picture

Noisy sound

Good picture

Noisy sound

Possible cause

• The connection is loose or the cable is damaged.

• The antenna setup is inappropriate.

• Channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete.

• Signal transmission is low.

•Broadcast signals are too strong.

• The TV system setting is inappropriate.

Solutions

• Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and at the wall.

• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Display the “Channel Setup” menu and select “Manual Program” to preset the channel again.

•Try using a booster.

•Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.

• Display the “Channel Setup” menu and select the appropriate “TV System”.

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No picture

No sound

• The power cord, antenna or VCR is not connected.

• The TV is not turned on.

• Check the power cord, antenna and VCR connections.

•Press

?/1

(power).

•Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds, then turn it on again.

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Good picture

No sound

Possible causeSymptom Solutions Page

• The volume level is too

•Press 2 + to increase the volume level.

low.

• The sound is muted.

•Press to cancel the muting.

No sound or inappropriate sound

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or “ghosts”

No color

Picture slant

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orning!

• The Portable Audio Mode is functioning.

• There is local interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, power generators, etc.

•Broadcast signals are reflected by nearby mountains or buildings.

• The antenna setup is inappropriate.

• Use of a booster is inappropriate.

• The color level setting is too low.

• The color system setting is inappropriate.

• The antenna setup is inappropriate.

• The magnetic disturbance from external speakers or other equipment, or the direction of the earth’s magnetic field may affect the TV.

• Display the “Setup” menu and set the “Portable Audio Mode” to “Off”.

• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.

• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Use a highly directional antenna.

• Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function.

• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

•Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.

•

Display the “Picture” menu and select “Personal” of “Mode”, then adjust the “Color” level in “Picture Adjustment”.

• Display the “Setup” menu and check the “Color System” setting (usually set this to “Auto”).

• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.

• Display the “Setup” menu and adjust “Picture Rotation” so that the picture position is optimal .

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Abnormal color patches

Possible causeSymptom

• The magnetic disturbance from external speakers or other equipment, or the direction of the earth’s magnetic field may affect the TV.

Solutions

• Keep external speakers or other equipment away from the TV. Do not move the TV while the TV is turned on. Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV.

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TV cannot receive stereo broadcast sound.

or Stereo broadcast

sound switches on and off or is distorted.

The 1

(standby) indicator on your TV flashes red several times after every three seconds.

TV cabinet creaks.

A small “boom” sound is heard when the TV is turned on.

• The connection is loose or the cable is damaged.

• The antenna setup is inappropriate.

•Your TV’s selfdiagnosis function indicates the possible problems.

•

Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.

•

The TV’s demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a malfunction.

• Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and at the wall.

• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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x Specifications

KV-AR21M30

Power requirements Power consumption (W) Television system Color system Stereo/Bilingual system Channel coverage

B/G

D/K

8 (Antenna) Audio output (Speaker) Number of terminal

(Video)

(Audio)

(S Video)

(Component

Video)

i (Headphone)

Picture tube

Tube size (cm)

Screen size (cm) Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Indicated on the rear of the TV B/G, I, D/K, M PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 NICAM stereo/Bilingual B/G, I; A2 stereo/Bilingual B/G

VHF : E2 to E12 UHF : E21 to E69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

VHF : 0 to 12, 5A, 19A Australia only UHF : 28 to 69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

VHF : 1 to 11 New Zealand only UHF : 21 to 69 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

UHF : B21 to B68 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41

VHF : C1 to C12, R1 to R12 UHF : C13 to C57, R21 to R60 CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39

VHF : A2 to A13 UHF : A14 to A79 CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84

75-ohm external terminal 10 W + 10 W

Input: 2 Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Input: 2 Output: 1 Phono jacks; 500 mVrms Input: 1 Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

Input: 1 Phono jacks;

Output: 1 Stereo minijack 21 in. 54 51 589 × 463 × 479 27

unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative C

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Audio: 500 mVrms

Note

Measured diagonally Measured diagonally

Sony Corporation

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