Sony KV-20M10, KV-13M10 Owner’s Manual

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Trinitron _Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-13M10
KV-MT1300

KV-14R10
KV-1460R
K V-20M 10

KV-20SIO
KV-20S 11

KV-MT2000
KV-ST2050
KV-21R10

KV-21RS 10

KV-2180R
KV-2190R5

©1994 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or

moisture.

Ix)NOT OPEN '

C&UTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO UEER,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.

Safety precautions

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• One blade of the 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.

• To prevent electric shock, do not use

this polarized AC plug with an

extension cord, receptacle or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.

For details concerning safety precautions,
see the attaching leaflet "IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS."

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. These types of imprints

are not covered by your warranty because
they are the result of misuse.

Note on Caption Vision (USA
and Canadian models only)

This television receiver provides display
of television closed captioning in

accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.

Note to CATV system 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.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located
at the rear of the TV. Record these

numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon

your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

Welcome! 5

Setting Up

Connections 6

Connecting to outdoor antenna 6
Connecting to indoor antenna 7

Connecting to cable TV system 7
Connecting to a VCR 8

Setting up the remote commander 9
Setting cable TV on or off 10
Presetting channels 12

Available Features

Functions 14
Setting the language preference 16
Adjusting the picture 17
Displaying Caption Vision 19

Specifying stereo or bilingual programs (MTS)
Customizing the channel number buttons 21
Listening with headphones 22

20

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 23
Specifications back cover

4

Thank you tol put'cla,a_ing the Sony [rinitron Color IV. Before
operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

future reference.

The instructions in this manual are for the models listed on the front

cover. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at
the rear of your TV. The KV-2190RS is the model used for illustration

purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text,

for example, "KV-2190RS only."

Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your TV:

• A 181-channel frequency synthesis tuner that is cable compatible.

• On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality, sound, and other

settings.

• A sleep timer that automatically turns off the TV after the time you

selected.

• An Audio/Video input jack to connect your VCR to the TV

(KV-13M10/14R10/20M10/20S10/20S11/21R10/21RS10 only).

• A dual language feature that lets you choose the menu language

either in English or Spanish (KV-14RlO/1460R!21RlO/21RSlO/2180R/

2190RS only).

_F Setttng Up

Select one ot the three way_ to connect the TV to the antenna and/or
cable system. It is recommended to connect an outdoor antenna or a

cable TV system for better picture quality.

Connecting to outdoor antenna

Connect the antenna cable to the VHF-UHF antenna terminal. If the
antenna cable cannot be connected directly to the jack, follow one of the

diagrams below, depending on the type of cable you have.

Notes

• Do not use tools to attach the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal. Doing so may
damage the terminal.

• Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter. Remove the splitter

before attaching the appropriate connector.

• If the U/V mixer is used, snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing
cable 'IV channels over 37.

[] (Rear of TV)

• VHF only

or

• VHF/UHF

/UH_I B 75-ohm coaxial cable

To attach an F-type connector, see "Attaching
an F-type connector to the antenna cable."

[]

• VHF only

or

• UHF only

or

• VHF/UHF

• VHF

and

• UHF

6

(Rear of TV)

Loosen
connect the leads, then

tighten.

(Rear of TV) 4

_;;'_ _ EAC-66 UV mixner

Antenna connector (supplied
except for KV-MT2000/ST2050)

300-ohm twin lead cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable

F-type connector _ _._ .J_ 3 mm (1/8 in.)

10 mm _ r_€_

_-__\_ '(3181n') e_7mm _--'_(J_ll_oo(1/4 in.

• Antenna cabl _ \'_

Connecting to indoor antenna

• Except for KV-MT2OOOIST2050

Use the supplied dipole antenna and antenna connector. To attach the
antenna connector, see "Connecting to outdoor antenna I_1."After

you've turned on the TV, adjust the antenna for best reception.

(supplied)

VHF/UHF

Connecting to cable TV system

If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, follow
example m. If not, follow example I'/!.

[]

(Rear of TV)

[] (Rear of TV)

__ Incoming cable

Cable box

Incoming cable

Connecting to a VCR

To connect the VCR to the TV, first check the model number of the TV
and select the appropriate connection diagram below. For details on

connection, see the instruction manual of the VCR. Before making the
connection, disconnect the AC power cords of equipment being used.

• For KV-20S10120S11121RS10

(Rear of TV) Antenna cable

_. VHF/UHF input

4F/UHF outp_

T

• For KV-13M10/14R10/20M10121R10

(Rear of TV) Antenna cable

)EO (yellow)

AUDIO (black)

To watch video tapes

Press the TV/VIDEO button until "VIDEO" appears on the screen.

• For KV-MT130011460RIMT2000/ST205012180R/2190RS

(Rear of TV) Antenna cable

To watch video tapes

1 On the TV: Preset channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used in your area, following the

instructions for adding channels in "Presetting channels" (page 13).

2 On the VCR: Set the channel to the same channel as chosen above. Then begin

viewing the video tape.

Video cable VMC-720M
(not supplied)

Video and audio outputs