Sony KV-14FV1U, KV-21FV1U User Manual

4-205-687- 32 (1)

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FD Trinitron
Colour Video TV

Instruction Manual

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PAL NTSC 4.43

KV-14FV1U
KV-21FV1U

©2000 by Sony Corporation

Safety Information

This set is to operate on a 220-240V
AC supply only. Take care not to
connect too many appliances to the
same power socket as this could
result in fire or electric shock.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear
cover of the TV. Refer to qualified
service personnel only.

Do not cover the ventilation
openings of the TV For ventilation,
leave a space of at least 10cm all
around the set.

For environmental and safety
reasons, it is recommended that the
TV set is not left in standby mode
when not in use. Disconnect from
the mains.

For your own safety, do not touch
any part of the TV, power lead or
aerial lead during lightning storms.

Never place the TV in hot, humid or
excessively dusty places. Do not
install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibrations.

Never push objects of any kind into
the set as this could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the set. If any liquid or
solid object does fall through, do not
operate the TV. Have it checked
immediately by qualified personnel.

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

To prevent fire, keep inflammable
objects or naked lights (eg candles)
away from the TV.

Clean the TV with a soft, lightly
dampened cloth. Do not use
benzine, thinner or any other
chemicals to clean the TV. Do not
scratch the TV screen. As a safety
precaution, unplug the TV before
cleaning it.

Place the TV on a secure stable
stand. Do not allow children to
climb on to it. Do not place the TV
on its side or face up.

•Notice for customers in the United Kingdom (see page 23 of this instruction manual).

Pull out the power lead by the
plug. Do not pull on the power
lead itself.

Unplug the power lead before
moving the TV. Avoid uneven
surfaces, quick steps or excessive
force. If the set has been dropped or
damaged, have it checked
immediately by qualified service
personnel.

Take care not to place heavy
objects on the power lead as this
could result in damage.
We recommend you wind any
excess lead around the holders
provided on the rear of the TV.

Do not cover the ventilation
openings of the TV with items
such as curtains or newspapers
etc.

Additional Safety Information

•If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on the video head drum. if this happens, the tape
may stick to the head drum and it may be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To avoid possible damage caused by moisture
condensation, be sure not to leave a cassette inside the compartment when the unit is not in use. When bringing the unit from a cold place
to a warm place, wait for about 10 minutes before operating it. If the tape operation buttons do not work due to moisture condensation,
leave the power on for more than one hour.

•Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials maybe copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of such materials maybe
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

Safety Information

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron “Combo” Colour Video TV.
Before operating the set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Symbols used in the manual:

• Informs you of possible hazards.

• Important information.

• Information on a feature.

1,2.. Sequence of instructions.

•

• Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the
buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of the
instructions.

• Informs you of the result of instructions.

Table of Contents

Safety Information............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................... 3

Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons.................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Overview of Video TV set Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Connecting the Aerial............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Menu system

Introducing and Using the Menu System ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

TV Operation

Picture Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Setting the Clock Manually ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Automatically Tuning the Video TV.................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Changing the Programme Order of the TV Channels....................................................................................................................................... 8

Manually Tuning the TV........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Fine Tuning Channels ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Skipping Programme Positions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Setting Pay-TV Channels ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Selecting the Language of the Menu Screens...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Locking the Video TV............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Adjusting the Picture Rotation (only for KV-21FV1U)...................................................................................................................................... 9

Switching On the Video TV Automatically (On Timer).................................................................................................................................... 9

Switching Off the Video TV Automatically (Sleep Timer) ............................................................................................................................... 9

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VCR Operation

Basic Operations

Playing a Tape and Additional Tasks .....................................10

Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure..............10

Displaying On-Screen Information .........................................10

Resetting the Tape Counter ......................................................10

Recording

Recording TV Programmes ......................................................11

Recording TV Programmes Using DIAL-TIMER..................12

Recording TV Programmes Using the Timer ........................13

Timer Recording with VPS/PDC signals...............................14

Recording TV Programmes using VIDEO Plus+

Guide Channels for VIDEO Plus+
Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer

Settings .....................................................................................15

Teletext

...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

®

* system .........................15

®

* system

...14

Additional Operations

Playing a Tape Repeatedly.......................................................16

Searching Using the Index Function.......................................16

Adjusting the Tracking .............................................................16

Adjusting Picture with the Optimum Picture Control

(OPC) ........................................................................................ 16

Setting the Colour System ........................................................ 17

Viewing Programmes in 16:9 Mode........................................ 17

When Connecting to a Sony VCR ...........................................17

*VIDEO Plus+ and Plus Code are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Using Optional Equipment................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Editing with another VCR................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Video head cleaning............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Notice for Customers in the United Kingdom................................................................................................................................................. 23

Television channel Number Guide for United Kingdom................................................................................................................ back cover

Table of Contents

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Overview of Remote Control Buttons

Comprobación de los accsorios suministrados

Ejecting a videotape

Press to eject the videotape

Selecting Teletext

Press to switch on teletext.

Selecting TV mode

Press to switch off teletext or
video input.

VCR Operation buttons

For details refer to “VCR Operation” section
of this instruction manual.

Displaying the menu system

Press to display the menu on the TV screen.
Press again to remove the menu display from
the TV screen.

Selecting Picture mode

Press repeatedly to change the picture mode.

Fastext buttons

Descripción general de los botones del Retroproyector

Descripción general de los botones del RetroproyectorDescripción general de los botones del Retroproyector

For details refer to “Teletext” section of this
instruction manual.

Selecting channels

Press to select channels.

For double-digit programme numbers, e.g.
23, press -/-- first, then the buttons 2 and 3.
If you enter an incorrect first digit, this
should be corrected by entering another digit
(0-9) and then selecting -/-- button again to
enter the programme number of your choice.

Adjusting TV volume

Press to adjust the volume of the TV.

Muting the Sound

Press to mute TV sound. Press
again to restore the sound.

Displaying on Screen information

Press once to display On-Screen indications (first level).
Press twice to display On-Screen indications (second
level)
Press a third time to cancel.

Temporarily Switch Off the Video TV

Press to temporarily switch off the Video TV (the
standby indicator on TV lights up). Press again
to switch on the Video TV from standby mode.

By using this button to turn off the Video TV
instead of the Main Power on/off button,
settings will not be cleared unless the power
is interrupted or you disconnect the AC
power cord. In that case settings will be
cleared after 7 days.

Selecting input source

Press repeatedly until the desired input symbol of
the source appears on the TV screen.

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When MENU is switched on:

Use these buttons to operate the menu system. For
details refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu
System” of this instruction manual (see page 7).

When MENU is switched off and a tape is inserted:

•
Use these buttons to operate VCR. For details refer
to “Playing a Tape and Additional Tasks” section
of this instruction manual (see page 10).

Sleep Timer

For details refer to “Switching Off the Video TV
Automatically (Sleep Timer)” section of this
instruction manual (see page 9).

On Timer

For details refer to “Switching On the Video TV
Automatically (On Timer)” section of this instruction
manual (see page 9).

Selecting the TV Screen format

Press to view programmes in 16:9 mode. Press again
to return to Normal (4:3) mode.

Back to the channel last watched

Press to watch the last channel selected (watched for
at least 5 seconds).

Selecting channels

Press to select the next or previous channel.

Besides TV functions, all buttons with green symbols are also used for Teletext operation. For more details, please refer to
"“Teletext” section of this instruction manual (see page 18).

Overview

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1

2

Overview of Video TV Buttons

DIAL TIMER
(see page 12)

Tape transport buttons
(see page 10).

TIMER REC
(recording)
indicator (see
page 13)

REC (Recording)
button (see page11)

Main Power On/Off
switch

If you turn off the
Video TV by
using this button
and you do not
turn on it again
during 7 days, all
the settings will
be cleared.

Headphone
jack

Video
Input
jack

Audio
Input
jack

Press on the mark
front of the Video TV to reveal
the front control panel.

TIMER
REC
(recording)
on/off
button (see
page 13)

Volume control buttons

Programme Up or Down
Buttons (Selects TV channels)

Selecting Input source

REC
(recording)
button (see
page 11)

on the

Standby
indicator

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Make sure to insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.

Always remember you dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.

Standby on/off
button

By using this
button to turn off
the Video TV
instead of the Main
Power on/off
button, settings
will not be cleared
unless the power is
interrupted or you
disconnect the AC
power cord. In that
case settings will
be cleared after 7
days.

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Connecting the Aerial

Connecting an Indoor aerial (for KV-14FV1U only)

For a better reception we recommend you connect an external aerial. However, if your

local UHF signal is strong, you can connect the supplied loop aerial as follows:

Insert the loop aerial into the holder on top of the Video TV until it clicks.

Connect the aerial connector to the aerial socket

3

After turning on the Video TV, adjust the aerial for optimum reception.

Connecting an Outdoor aerial

Connecting cables are not supplied.

on the rear of the set.

Overview-Installation

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Language

Select Language:

English

Deutsch
Netherlands
Français
Italiano
Español
Português

OK

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

Yes

No

OK

Please confirm that
aerial is connected

Confirm

OK

Programme: 01
System: I
Channel: C21

Auto Tuning

Searching...

23.09.2000 SAT 12:00

Auto Clock Set

Exit:

OK

Programme: 02 -> 04
Confirm:

Programme Sorting

Select channel: PROG + ­ Select new position:
Exit:

OK

OK

Adjusting Clock...

Auto Clock Set

Programme: 01 -> 01
Confirm:

Programme Sorting

Select channel: PROG + ­ Select new position:
Exit:

OK

OK

OK

Switching On the Video TV and Automatically Tuning

The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screen appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the
menu screen, 2) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast), 3) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast)
appear on the screen and 4) confirm the clock setting.

However, if you need to change any of these settings, you can do that by selecting the appropriate menu in the (Set Up).

1

Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz)
Press the main on/off button on the TV set to turn on the Video TV.
The first time you press this button, a Language menu displays automatically on the
TV screen.

Press the or button on the remote control to select the language, then press the

2

button to confirm your selection. From now on all the menus will appear in the

selected language.

3

The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK button to select Yes .

4

A new menu appears on the screen asking you to check that the aerial is connected.
Ensure the aerial is connected and then press the OK button.

5

After all available channels are captioned and stored, the Programme Sorting menu
appears automatically on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the
channels appear on the screen.

a)

b)

1

2

3

4

6

The Video TV automatically adjusts clock setting, and after a few seconds date and
time settings will be displayed.
If you want to change the time settings, you can adjust it manually through the

menu system (for details, see “Setting the Clock Manually” section of this
instruction manual (see page 7).

The Video TV starts to automatically search and store all available channels
(TV Broadcast) for you.

This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient and do not press
any button. Otherwise the automatic tuning will not be completed.

If you do not wish to change the channel order, press OK and go to step 6.

If you wish to change the channel order:

Press the

PROGR +

or - button to select the programme number with the channel
(TV Broadcast) you wish to rearrange. This TV Broadcast will appear on the
screen.

Press the or button to select the new programme number position for your

selected channel (TV Broadcast), then press the OK button.

The word
programme position is stored.

Confirm

is highlighted for a few seconds to confirm that the new

Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to change the order of the other channels.

When you have finished rearranging the order of the channels, press OK.

7

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

Your Video TV is now ready for use

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6

First Time Operation

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

Yes

No

OK

Picture Adjustment

Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset

OK

Clock 23-09-2000 15:00

Auto Adjust: Off

Clock Programme: 03

Manual Adjust:

23 09 2000 SAT 15:00

OK

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Introducing and Using the Menu System

Your Video TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the
Remote Control to operate the menu system:

1

Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.

2

• To highlight the desired menu or option, press or .

• To enter to the selected menu or option, press .

• To return to the last menu or option, press

• To alter settings of your selected option, press //or.

• To confirm and store your selection, press OK.

3

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

.

Picture Adjustment

The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the picture adjustments.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the item you want to alter press

, then press repeatedly//orto adjust it and finally press OK to store the
new adjustment.
This menu also allows you to customise the picture mode based on the programme you
are watching:

Live

(for live broadcast programmes).

Movie
Personal

Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be alterated if “Personal” mode is selected.

• Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).

• Select Reset and press OK to reset the picture to the factory preset levels.

(for films).

(for individual settings).

Setting The Clock Manually

The “Clock” option in the “Timer” menu allows you to manually set the clock
whilst you are in TV mode.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option press , then :

With Auto Adjust highlighted, press and next press or to select Off . Next

1

press OK.

2

Select

Manual Adjust

to set the date, then press and proceed in the same way to set the month, year,

hour and minutes. Finally press OK.

• It is important you correctly set the clock to use Timer Recording, Quick-Timer recording and On Timer

functions.

• If power is interrupted or you turn off the Video TV using the main On/off power switch or you disconnect

the AC power cord, after 7 days these settings will be cleared.

• To automatically set the clock whilst you are in TV mode select “Auto Adjust” “On” in the step above and

in the “Programme” option select from which programme number you want to get the time.

• Because the Video TV gets clock settings from teletext signals (sent by broadcasters), even though you have

selected Auto Adjust “On”, we recommend that you check after Summertime and wintertime that the clock
settings are correct, if not adjust it manually.

and press . With the day column highlighted, press or

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Automatically Tuning The Video TV

The “Auto Tuning” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to automatically

search for and store all available TV channels.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press and then
proceed in the same way as in the section “Switching On the Video TV and
Automatically Tuning”. (see page 6, steps 3 and 4).

Menu System - TV Operation

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Programme Sorting

Programme: 01 -> 01
Confirm:

Select channel: PROG + ­ Select new position:

OK

Manual Programme Preset

Programme:
System:
Channel:
AFT:
Skip:
Decoder:
Confirm

OK

01
I
C 21
On
No
Off

Manual Programme Preset

Programme:
System:
Channel:
AFT:
Skip:
Decoder:
Confirm

OK

01
I
C 21
On
No
Off

Manual Programme Preset

Programme:
System:
Channel:
AFT:
Skip:
Decoder:
Confirm

OK

01
I
C 21
On
No
Off

Manual Programme Preset

Programme:
System:
Channel:
AFT:
Skip:
Decoder:
Confirm

OK

01
I
C 21
On
No
Off

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2

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Changing The Programme Order Of The
TV Channels

The “Programme Sorting” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to change

the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press and then
proceed in the same way as in the section “Switching On the Video TV and
Automatically Tuning” (see step 5b) on page 6).

Manually Tuning The TV

The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to

preset channels one by one to the programme order of your choice. To do that:

By using the menu system and after selecting the ”Manual Programme Preset”
option, press . Then with Programme option highlighted press . Press or
to select on which programme number you want to preset the channel. Then press

.
After selecting the Channel option, press . Then press or to select the
channel tuning (“C” for terrestrial channels or “S” for cable channels). Next press .
After that, press the number buttons to directly enter the channel number of the TV
Broadcast. If you do not know the channel number, press or to search for it.
When you tune the desired channel, press OK twice to store.

• Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.

Fine Tuning Channels

Normally the Automatic Fine Tuning (AFT) is operating, however by using the
“Manual Programme Preset” option in the “TV Set Up” menu you can manually
fine tune the Video TV to obtain a better picture reception in the case that the
picture is distorted.

To do that: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, and by
using the menu system select the “Manual Programme Preset” option. Press . With
the AFT option highlighted, press . Next press or to adjust the fine tuning
between -15 and +15. Finally press OK twice to store.

Skipping Programme Positions

The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to
skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROGR
+/- buttons.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the “Manual Programme
Preset” option, press . Then with the Programme option highlighted press . Next,
press or to select the programme number you want to skip. Press . Then, select
the Skip option and press . Next press or to select Yes . Finally press OK twice
to confirm and store.

• To cancel this function afterwards, select “No” instead of “Yes” in the step above.

Setting Pay-TV Channels

The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to
watch Pay-TV channels by connecting a Pay-TV decoder to the Scart connector

1/ on the rear of the Video TV.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the “Manual Programme
Preset” option, press . Then with the Programme option highlighted, press . Next
press or to select the programme number with the scrambled channel and press

. Select the Decoder option and press . Next press or to select On . Finally,

press OK twice to confirm and store.

• While you are recording a programme which is being recorded through the Pay-TV decoder, you will not
be able to view other programmes through the decoder.

TV Operation

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Set Up

TV Set Up
VCR Set Up
Language
Parental Lock: Off
VHS: Others
Picture Rotation: 0

OK

Set Up

TV Set Up
VCR Set Up
Language
Parental Lock: Off
VHS: Others
Picture Rotation: 0

OK

Set Up

TV Set Up
VCR Set Up
Language
Parental Lock: Off
VHS: Others
Picture Rotation: 0

OK

On Timer

Time:
Source:
On Timer:

OK

06: 00

TV PROG01

Off

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Selecting The Language Of The Menu
Screens

The “Language” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to select the language

that the menus are displayed in.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press and then
proceed in the same way as in the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Tuning” (see page 6, step 2).

Locking The Video TV

The “Parental Lock” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to lock the buttons of
the Video TV set. In this way, after this option is selected and the Video TV set is
switched off, the buttons on the Video TV no longer operate. Use the remote
control to operate the Video TV.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press . Then
press or to select On . Press OK to confirm and store and finally press .

• To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.

• If you have locked your Video TV and the remote commander is lost, press the
than 5 seconds) on the set to operate it.

Adjusting The Picture Rotation

(only for KV-21FV1U)

Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture may be slant. In this case, you can
correct the pictures slant by using the option “Picture Rotation” in the “Set Up”
menu.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press . Then
press or to correct any slant of the picture between -5 and +5 and finally press OK
to store.

Switching On The Video TV
Automatically (On Timer)

The “On Timer” option in the “Timer” menu allows you to preset your Video TV
to automatically switch on at a desired time. You can select the TV programme or
video playback to be switched automatically on from standby mode.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option press ,

With Time option highlighted, press . Press or to set the on-time hour then
press . Proceed in the same way to set the minutes and press OK.

2

With

Source

be switched on (“TV” or “

to select the programme number on which you want the Video TV to turn on.

Press OK.

3

With

On Timer

Press OK.

4

Finally press the standby button . At the selected time, the Video TV switches on
automatically.

• Any loss of power will cause these settings to be cleared.

• By pressing the ON TIMER button on the remote control you can set the on/off setting of the On Timer,
but it is not possible to change the time and programme settings.

button (during more

option highlighted, press . Then press or to select the source to

VCR

”). If you select “TV”, press and then press or

option highlighted, press and then press or to select On.

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Switching Off The Video TV
Automatically (Sleep Timer)

You can automatically switch the video TV into standby mode after a selected time

period.

To do that: Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly to set the time
period delay (OFF, 30, 60 or 90 minutes).

• While watching the TV, you can press the /
remaining.

• One minute before the Video TV switches itself into standby mode, a good night message will be displayed
on the screen.

• To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” in the step above.

button on the remote control to display the time

TV Operation

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2:05:10

S

ES

20:00

SP

End of the tape

Linear tape counter

Principio de la cinta
Current date and time

or

Insert this side into recorder Do not touch the tape inside

1

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Playing a tape

Insert a cassette with the arrow indication facing upwards.

If you insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback starts automatically.

2

Press PLAY z and the playback starts. On Screen information is displayed for a few
seconds.

Additional Tasks

You can operate all the video tasks by using the remote control buttons or the

Video TV buttons.

To stop playback

Press STOP p and the Video TV returns to the normal TV picture.

To stop playback for a moment

Press PAUSE P . Press it again to resume playback.

• If you leave your Video TV in pause mode, normal playback resumes after about 5 minutes.

To fast forward or rewind the tape

Press STOP p , then press FF ) to fast forward or press REW 0 to rewind.

To view the picture in fast forward or rewind mode

Press and hold FF ) during fast forward or REW 0 during rewind. While you hold
the button, you can view the picture.

When you release the button, fast forward or rewind mode is resumed.
If you use the buttons on the remote commander, press FF ) or

not necessary to hold the button. In this case to resume normal playback, press

REW0 once, it is

PLAY z

.

To search a tape at high speed

During playback, press and hold REW 0 (rewind) or FF ) (fast forward). A high
speed picture appears on the TV screen.

• To resume normal playback, release the button.

To eject a cassette

Press EJECT 6 .

• You can eject the cassette even if the Video TV is in standby mode.

Protecting your cassette against
accidental erasure

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated.

• To record on a cassette without a safety tab, simply cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Displaying On-Screen Information

In Play mode, press the

information. To show only the amount of remaining tape and the linear

tape counter on the screen, press
To make the information disappear, press
information is displayed on the screen.

button to display the following on-screen

/

again.

/

repeatedly until no

/

Safety tab

Principio de la cintaBeginning of the tape

Adhesive
tape

Principio de la cinta

Amount of tape remaining

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Tape operation mode

Resetting the tape counter

The tape counter helps you to locate a certain scene after playback.

Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control to set the counter to
“00:00:00” before playing the tape. The tape counter is automatically reset to zero
whenever a cassette is inserted. The Video TV keeps counting the length of the tape
being played. Note, however, that the tape counter does not count the portions
without video signals recorded.

VCR-Basic Operations

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Recording TV programmes

1 In standby mode, press the standby button to turn on the Video TV.

2 Insert a cassette with a safety tab.

3 Press PROGR + or –, or the number buttons to select the programme number.

4 Press TAPE SPEED to select the recording speed: SP for Standard Play or LP for

Long Play.

• In SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode. This means that in LP mode you can record

twice as much as you can in SP mode.

5 Press REC r.

The REC indicator on the front of the Video TV lights up and recording begins.

To stop recording

Press STOP p.

• When the tape reaches the end, the Video TV rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning, then stops.

This function does not work when the power of the Video TV is off.

To pause recording

You can cut out an unwanted scene during recording with this button.

1 Press PAUSE P when an unwanted scene appears on the screen, then recording

pauses.

2 Press PAUSE P again to release the pause mode at the desired scene, then recording

resumes from the point set in step 1.

• When the recording pause mode lasts for about 5 minutes, the Video TV stops recording to prevent tape
damage.

Continues Recording with the TV off

Whilst you are recording, press . The Video TV is turned off. However,
recording continues and the REC indicator on the Video TV lights up.

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VCR-Recording

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Recording TV programmes using DIAL-

START DURATION PROG

23 22:00

11:00 01

SAT

TAPE SPEED: SP
OK CHANGE CLEAR

Dial Timer 23 SAT 23:00

SELECT

OK

Turn

Press

Turn

Press

START DURATION PROG

23 22:00

11:00 01

SAT

TAPE SPEED: SP
OK CHANGE CLEAR

Dial Timer 23 SAT 23:00

SELECT

OK

TIMER

The Dial-Timer recording function allows you to preset your Video TV to record
one programme within a 24 hour period. For setting the Dial-Timer, use the DIAL
TIMER button on the Video TV.

Before you begin:

• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, refer to the “Setting the Clock
Manually” section of this instruction manual (see page 7).

• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.

• Make sure that the Video TV is not in the timer recording standby mode (the TIMER
REC indicator on the Video TV should not be lit).

1 In standby mode, press the standby button to turn on the Video TV.

2 Press DIAL TIMER. The “Dial Timer” menu appears on the screen.

3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour of the start time, then press DIAL TIMER to

confirm.

4 Proceed in the same way as in step 3 to set the minutes of the recording start time, the

recording time period and programme number to be recorded.

• The hour increases or decreases by one hour.

• The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.

• The recording time period increases or decreases by 15 minutes.

• The programme position changes as follows

0 <—> 1 <—> 2... <—> 99 <—> L1 <—> L 2 <—> 0 <—>1

• L1 is used for the equipment connected to the Scart connector :1/ on the rear of the
Video TV.

• L2 is used for the equipment connected to the front connectors … and .

5 With TAPE SPEED highlighted, turn the DIAL TIMER to select the recording

speed: SP for Standard Play or LP for Long Play, then press the DIAL TIMER.

• In LP mode you can record twice as much you can in SP mode.

6 Turn DIAL TIMER to move the cursor to OK, then press DIAL TIMER to confirm

all the settings.

• If a warning message appears on the screen, the recording will be cancelled. You must
re-enter again the Dial timer settings.

The Dial Timer indicator on the Video TV lights up and the Video TV enters into timer recording
standby mode.

Changing or Cancelling the Dial Timer settings

1 Press DIAL TIMER.

The Dial Timer menu appears on the screen.

2 Turn DIAL TIMER to CHANGE (to change the recording settings) or to CLEAR (to

clear the recording settings) and press DIAL TIMER.

3 a) If you have selected CLEAR, press DIAL TIMER and all the settings will be

cleared.

b) If you have selected CHANGE, you can change all the settings by following steps

from 2 to 5 of the above section “Recording TV Programmes using DIAL TIMER”.

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VCR-Recording

Recording TV Programmes Using the Timer

VPS
DATE START STOP PROG PDC

23 SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON

OK ADD CHANGE CLEAR

Programme List 23 SAT 20:00

OK

This function allows you to preset your Video TV to record up to 5 programmes
within a one-month period.

Before you begin:

• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. if it is not, please refer to the section “Setting
the Clock Manually”(see page 7).

• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.

Setting the Timer

1 In standby mode, press the standby button to turn on the Video TV.

2 Press the TIMER REC button to display the Programme List menu.

3 Press or repeatedly to set the date (for daily and weekly recording, refer to the

section “Daily/Weekly Recording” below), then press .

4 Proceed in the same way as in step 3 to set recording start time, recording stop time,

programme number, tape speed (SP or LP) and VPS/PDC “On” or “Off”.

If you have made a mistake during timer setting, press to return to the
previous position and correct the setting.

• Date:
Daily/Weekly Recording
You can preset your Video TV to record the same programme every day of the

week (daily recording) or the same programme on the same day every week
(weekly recording).

Whilst you are in DATE position, with each press of , the setting changes as

follows:
23 SAT (today) —> MON-SUN —> MON-SAT —> MON-FRI —> SAT (means
every Saturday...) —> FRI —> SUN —> 22 (next month).—>...

• Time:

• The hour increases or decreases by one hour.

• The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.

• Programme number:

• The programme position changes as follows:
0 <—> 1 <—> 2... <—> 99 <—> L1 <—> L 2 <—> 0 <—>1

• L1 is used for the equipment connected to the Scart connector :1/ on the
rear of the Video TV.

• L2 is used for the equipment connected to the front connectors

• Tape Speed:

• In “LP” mode you can record twice as much as you can in “SP” mode

• VPS/PDC:

• For details refer to “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” section of this
instruction manual (see page 14).

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5 Press OK.

6 If you want to set more programmes, press or to move the cursor to ADD and

then press OK. Repeat steps from 3 to 5.

7 After setting all your desired programmes press or and highlighting OK, press

the OK button to confirm your settings.

The TIMER REC indicator on the Video TV lights up and the Video TV enters into
timer recording standby mode.

To Stop Timer Recording

Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control, the TIMER REC indicator on the Video
TV turns off.

Using the Video TV before Timer Recording starts

You can watch a TV programme, check the timer settings and reset the counter in
timer recording standby mode. However, if you want to eject the cassette, use the
tape operation buttons, change or cancel the timer settings, you have to press the
ON/OFF button on the remote control to turn off the TIMER REC indicator on the
Video TV set.

Remember to press the ON/OFF button again to make the TIMER REC indicator
lights up. The set comes back into the timer recording standby mode.

VCR-Recording

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Plus Code No.

[1 2 6 - - - - - -]

Set 0-9 and press

VIDEO Plus+

23 SAT 22:00

OK

Plus Code No.

[1 2 6 1 9 6 3 3 6]

VPS

DATE START STOP PROG PDC

23SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON

Select Programme:

VIDEO Plus + 23 SAT 22:00

OK

VPS
DATE START STOP PROG PDC

23 SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON

OK ADD CHANGE CLEAR

Programme List 23 SAT 20:00

OK

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Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

Some broadcasting systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) signals or
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with the TV programmes. These
signals ensure you that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. For example, if an urgent news
bulletin interrupts a regular programme, recording stops. As soon as the
interrupted programme resumes, recording starts again. To do that:

1

When you set a programme to be recorded by using the timer, (refer to the “Setting
the Timer” section on page 13), set VPS/PDC to On .

•If recording times overlap due to a VPS/PDC time shift, the programme that was broadcast first has
priority. Recording of the second programme begins when the first programme has finished.

•If the Video TV could not receive VPS/PDC signal because it was too weak or because the station
failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, timer recording is made without the VPS/PDC function.

Recording TV Programmes Using
VIDEOPlus+

The VIDEOPlus+ function allows you to simplify the task of making timer
recordings. Using VIDEOPlus+, you can make all the necessary settings by just
entering the desired programme PlusCode number, which is available in your local
programme guide.

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system

Before you begin:

• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab.

1

In standby mode, press the standby button to turn on the Video TV.

Press the VIDEOPLUS+ button to display the VIDEOPlus+ menu.

2

3

Press the number buttons to enter the desired programme’s PlusCode number and
press OK .

• If you have made a mistake, press and re-enter the correct number.

4

The date and time setting for the recording are automatically shown on the screen.
With PROG column highlighted, press or to select the correct programme
number and then press .

5

Press or to select the recording speed: SP or LP . Then press .

In LP mode you can record twice as much as you can in SP mode.

6

Highlighting the VPS/PDC column, press or to select On or Off . (for details,
refer to “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” section above). Then press .

7

The Programme List menu appears on the screen. If the recording settings are correct,
highlight OK and press the OK button to confirm.

8

If you want to check, add, change or cancel your settings please refer to the
“Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings” section (see page 15).

The TIMER REC indicator on the front of the Video TV lights up and the set enters into timer
recording standby mode.

VCR – Recording

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15

VPS
DATE START STOP PROG PDC

23 SAT 22:00 23:00 03 SP ON

OK ADD CHANGE CLEAR

Programme List 23 SAT 20:00

OK

a)

OK

Guide Channels for VIDEOPlus+ system

Guide Station name
channel

001 BBC1
002 BBC2
003 ITV
004 CHANNEL 4
005 CHANNEL 5
006 RTE (IRELAND)
007 NETWORK 2 (IRELAND)
008 TV NA GAELTACHTA
009 TV3
011 S4C
101 SKY ONE
102 SKY NEWS
103 SKY MOVIE MAX
104 SKY MOVIES PREMIER
105 SKY SPORT 1
106 NICKELODEON
107 EUROSPORT & BRITISH EUROSPORT
108 ITV2
109 MTV EUROPE
110 CHALLENGE TV
111 THE DISNEY CHANNEL
113 UK ARENA
114 UK STYLE
115 UK HORIZONS
116 FILMFOUR
117 CARLTON CINEMA & CHAMPIONS
ON 28
118 CARLTON WORLD
119 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
121 BBC CHOICE
122 SCIENCE FICTION
123 UK GOLD
124 DISCOVERY
125 TROUBLE
126 CNN
127 RACING
128 PERFORMANCE
129 SKY CINEMA
130 LIVING
131 GRANADA PLUS
132 UK GOLD2

Guide Station name
channel

133 TV5 EUROPE
134 CHAMPIONS ON 99
135 TNT
136 QVC
137 ANIMAL PLANET
138 BBC KNOWLEDGE
139 UK PLAY
140 SKY SPORT 2
141 FOX KIDS
142 GRDA BREEZE
143 LIVE TV
144 CNBC
145 VIDEO HITS ONE / VH-1 (ENGLISH)
146 SELECT TV
147 ZEE TV
148 SKY SPORT 3
149 CARTOON NETWORK
150 SKY MAX 2
151 SKY MAX 3
152 SKY MAX 4
153 SKY PREMIER 2
154 SKY PREMIER 3
155 SKY PREMIER 4
156 SKY CINEMA 2
157 S4C DIGITAL
158 SKY PREMIER WIDESCREEN
159 S2
160 TV YOU
161 SKY MAX 5
162 TCM (TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES)
TNT Channel
163 HISTORY
165 DISCOVERY HOME AND LIESURE
166 BRAVO
167 SKY TRAVEL
168 GRANADA MEN & MOTORS
169 .TV
170 ADULT TECHNOLOGY
171 PLAYBOY TV
173 PARAMOUNT COMEDY CHANNEL
175 SKY SPORTS EXTRA
176 SKY SPORTS NEWS

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Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling
the Timer Settings

Press the TIMER REC button on the remote control to display a list of the timer

1

settings that you have preset. If you just want to check the list, go to step 4. If you
want to add, change or clear any setting, please follow all the steps below.

2

Press or repeatedly to select ADD, CHANGE or CLEAR and press OK .

3

To add new settings:

Repeat steps from 3 to 7 of the section “Setting the Timer” (see page 13).

b) To change the settings:

Press or repeatedly to move the cursor to the setting you want to change,
then press OK . Finally repeat steps from 3 to 7 of the section “Setting the Timer”
(see page 13).

If you notice you have overlapped timer settings, you can correct the settings as
mentioned above. Otherwise, the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished.

c)

To clear the settings:

Press or repeatedly to move the cursor to the setting you want to delete,

then press OK. The setting is cleared and “--“ appears.

When you finish adding, changing or cancelling the settings, press or to select

4

and then press the OK button.

If there are other timer settings in the list, the Video TV enters the timer
recording standby mode and the TIMER REC indicator on the Video TV set
lights up.

VCR-Recording

Playing a Tape Repeatedly

The “Auto Repeat ” option in the “VCR Set Up” menu allows you to play a
recorded tape repeatedly.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press . Then
press or to select On . Finally press PLAY z to start the playback. When the tape
reaches its end, the video TV rewinds the tape to the beginning and then, plays it again.

To cancel this function, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.

Searching Using the Index Function

The Video TV marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. These signals can be used to find a specific recording. This Video
TV can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

To do that:

1 Insert a tape.

Press INDEX = or + repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or
behind you want to search in relation to the current tape position. The Video TV
begins searching for the selected index. When the index is reached, playback begins
automatically.

You can stop searching by pressing STOP p .

•

2

•

•

VCR Set Up

Tracking Control:
OPC:
Auto Repeat
Format:
Colour System:

On
Off
Normal
Auto

OK

Adjusting the Tracking

The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this Video TV. The AUTO
TRACKING message appears while the Video TV is searching for the best tracking
condition.
However, if streak or snow noise appears on the video playback, you can adjust the
tracking condition manually by using the “Tracking Control” menu in the “VCR
Set Up” menu.

To do that: Whilst you are in play mode and by using the menu system, select the

Tracking Control menu and press . Press or to select Manual and press .

When the tracking meter appears on the screen press or to reduce the picture
noise and get the best picture quality. Finally press OK.

To cancel this function, select “Auto” instead of “Manual” in the step above.

Adjusting the Picture with the
Optimum Picture Control (OPC)

The “OPC” option in the “VCR Set Up” menu allows you to improve playback and
recording quality by adjusting the system parameter automatically according to the
condition of the video tape. The OPC function works on all types of tapes, even on
rental tapes. This function is set to “On” at the factory. To maintain better picture
quality, we recommend you leave the function on.

To do that: Whilst you are in play mode and by using the menu system, select the OPC
option and press . Then press or to select On or Off . Finally press OK .

VCR Set Up

Tracking Control:
OPC:
Auto Repeat
Format:
Colour System:

On
Off
Normal
Auto

OK

Tracking Control:
OPC:
Auto Repeat
Format:
Colour System:

VCR Set Up

Tracking Control

Auto
Manual

Tracking Control

On
Off
Normal
Auto

OK

OK

OK

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VCR-Additional Operations

Setting the Colour System

VCR Set Up

Tracking Control:
OPC:
Auto Repeat
Format:
Colour System:

OK

On
Off
Normal
Auto

VCR Set Up

Tracking Control:
OPC:
Auto Repeat
Format:
Colour System:

OK

On
Off
Normal
Auto

Set Up

TV Set Up
VCR Set Up
Language
Parental Lock: Off
VHS: Others
Picture Rotation: 0

OK

or

The colour system is set to “Auto”. However, by using the “Colour System Option”
in the “VCR Set Up” menu you can set the colour system to the corresponding
system that the tape was recorded in. You may want to change it if you notice
streaks appearing on the screen during playback

To do that: Whilst you are in play mode and by using the menu system, select the

Colour System

colour system (Auto, MESECAM, PAL or NTSC). Finally, press OK.

• To cancel this function afterwards, select again “Auto” in the step above.

Viewing Programmes in 16:9 Mode

When viewing recordings of programmes which were originally broadcast in 16:9
mode, you can set your Video TV to 16:9 mode to prevent a distorted picture.

To do that: : Press repeatedly the button on the remote control to select 16:9 or
Normal (4:3 format). You can also do it, by using the menu system. In that case, select
the Format option in the “VCR Set Up” menu and press . Then press or to select
16:9 or Normal. Finally, press OK.

• When you change channels, switch between input sources or turn the power on and off, the Video TV will

switch back to normal mode.

option and press . Then press or to select the corresponding

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When Connecting to a Sony VCR

If you use this Video TV with another Sony VCR, the remote control may
accidentally operate both the Video TV and VCR at the same time. The VHS option
in the “Set Up” menu allows the remote control to operate only this Video TV.

To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the VHS option, press . Then
press or to select Sony. Finally, press OK.

• To cancel this function afterwards, select “Others” in the step above.

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VCR-Additional Operations

Teletext

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

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TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

TELETEXT

Index

Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25
153
101

98

Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index
page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to
use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated
below.

Make sure to use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise

teletext errors may occur.

To Switch On Teletext:

After selecting the channel (TV Broadcast) which carries the teletext you wish to

view, press .

To Select a Teletext page:

Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.

• If you have made a mistake, retype the correct page number.

• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because this page is not available. In

that case, input another page number.

To access the next or preceding page:

Press PROGR + ( ) or PROGR - ( ).

To superimpose teletext on to the TV picture:

Whilst you are viewing teletext, press . Press it again to cancel teletext mode.

To freeze a teletext page:

Some teletext pages have sub-pages which follow on automatically. To stop them,
press / .
Press it again to cancel the freeze.

To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):

Press / . Press it again to conceal the information.

To Switch Off Teletext:

Press .

Fastext

Fastext service lets you access pages with one button push.
While you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu

appears at the bottom of the teletext page. Press the colour button (red, green,
yellow or blue) to access the corresponding page.

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Teletext

Connecting Optional Equipment

Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your Video
TV set. (Connecting cables are not supplied).

2

1

“PlayStation”*

C

AB

* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.

VCR

Decoder

Using Optional Equipment

In order to get the input signal of the equipment connected onto the TV screen, you need to select the
symbol of the connector to which you have connected the device.

e.g.: You have connected a “PlayStation” to the connector with the symbol :1/ . Press the button
… on the remote control repeatedly until you see the symbol

1 Connect your equipment to the designated Video TV socket, as indicated above.

2 To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the … button repeatedly until the correct input

symbol appears on the screen.

Symbol Input Signals

1 • Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector C.

• RGB input signal through the Scart connector C.

2 • Video and audio input signals through the phono sockets A and B.

…1 on the screen.

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3 Switch on the connected equipment.

4 Press button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.

Editing with another VCR

Using an additional VCR and connecting as it is in the section above “Connecting Optional
Equipment”, you can edit a tape.

Additional Information

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Video Head Cleaning

The Auto Head Cleaner built into this set automatically cleans the video heads when a cassette is loaded or
unloaded. However, if the playback pictures are noisy, hardly visible or no picture appears, the video heads
probably need an extra cleaning. In this case, clean the video heads using the V-25CL video head cleaning tape (not
supplied) or ask Sony service personnel to clean the video heads.

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning tape, as it may damage the video heads.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or black& white
screen appears)

initial

terminal

Worn Video heads

If your Video TV displays a poor picture after you clean the video heads, you may need to replace them. Consult
your dealer or the local Sony Service Centre.

Check the video heads after 1,000 hours of use

A Video TV is a high precision machine. It must record on or play from magnetic tapes on which the image signals
from the colour TV or the video camcorder are recorded.

The video heads or mechanical parts for transporting the tape can become worn or contaminated after extended
use. You should have your Video TV checked after each 1,000 hours of use.

Additional Information

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Specifications

TV Section

TV system:

Colour system:

PAL
SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Channel Coverage:

UHF: B-21, B69

Picture Tube:

• KV-14FV1U:

Flat Display Trinitron.
14” (approx. 37 cm. measured diagonally)

• KV-21FV1U:

Flat Display Trinitron.
21” (approx. 55 cm. measured diagonally)

VCR Section

Format:

VHS Standard

Video recording system:

Rotary 2-head helical scanning system

Audio recording system:

Monaural

Video signal:

This Video TV is designated to receive TV
programmes based on PAL (I) colour system and to
record and play on PAL system. The Video TV can
also play tapes on NTSC colour system.

Tape speed:

PAL:

SP: 23.39 mm/sec.
LP: 11.70 mm/sec.

NTSC (playback only):

SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
LP: 11.12 mm/sec.

Maximum recording time:

SP: 4 hours with E-240 tape
LP: 8 hours with E-240 tape

General

Rear Terminals

1/ 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard)

including audio/video input, RGB input, TV
audio/video output.

Front Terminals

…

2 video input – phono jack
2

audio input – phono jack

headphones jack

Clock

Quartz locked

Clock back up

Approx. 7 days

Power requirements

220-240 V AC, 50Hz

Sound Output:

1 x 6W (music power)
1 x 3W (RMS Mono)

Power Consumption:

• KV-14FV1U: 86 W

• KV-21FV1U: 107 W

Standby Power Consumption:

< 2 W

Dimensions:

• KV-14FV1U: Approx. 375 x 398 x 407 mm.

• KV-21FV1U: Approx. 489 x 500 x 477 mm.

Weight:

• KV-14FV1U: Approx. 15.6 Kg.

• KV-21FV1U: Approx. 27.2 Kg.

Accessories supplied:

1 Remote Control (RM-C815)
2 Batteries (IEC designated)
1 loop aerial (only for KV-14FV1U)

Other features:

Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext
Sleep Timer
Wake UP Timer
Parental Lock
Auto Head Cleaner
Dial Timer
VIDEOPlus+ System

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any problems while viewing your Video TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem
persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Problem

TV Section

No picture (screen is dark) and no
sound.

Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but
good sound.

No picture when watching equipment
connected to the Scart connector.

Good picture, no sound.

No colour on colour programmes.

Distorted picture when changing
programmes or selecting teletext.

Picture slanted (only for KV-21FV1U).

Noisy picture when viewing a TV
channel.

Clock section

The clock has stopped and “--:--“ is
displayed.

Playback section

Power is on, but the tape does not run.

Poor playback picture.

The sound drops out.

Recording section

The cassette is ejected when you press
REC r .

Cannot record.

Timer recording section

Cannot program a recording using the
timer.

The cassette is ejected when you press
TIMER REC ON/OFF.

The TIMER REC indicator on the front
of the Video TV does not light up even
though you press TIMER REC ON/
OFF.

Others

A cassette cannot be inserted.

Remote control does not function.

The standby indicator on the Video
TV flashes.

Solution

• Check the aerial connection.

• Plug the Video TV in and press the button on the front of TV or if the standby
indicator is on, press button.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset”

to return to the factory settings.

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press the button repeatedly on
the remote control until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

• Press the +/- button on the remote control.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset”
to return to factory settings.

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on the rear of the

TV.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation” option in the “Set Up” menu
to correct the picture slant.

• Using the menu system, select the “Manual Programme Preset” menu and adjust
Fine Tuning (AFT) to obtain better picture reception.

• Reset the clock and timer settings. for details refer to the section “Setting the Clock
Manually” (see page 7).

• Switch off, disconnect the AC power cord and leave the set for about one minute.

• Using the menu system, select the “VCR Set Up” menu and check the “Colour
System” option.

• Adjust the tracking manually. For details refer to the section “Adjusting the
Tracking” (see page 16).

• Clean the video heads. For details refer to the section ”Video Head Cleaning” (see
page 20).

• Use a new tape.

• Use a new tape.

• Cover the safety tab hole. For details refer to the section “ “Protecting your
cassette against accidental erasure” (see page 10).

• Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact.

• Rewind the tape.

• Set the current time and date. For details refer to the section “Setting Clock
Manually” (see page 7).

• Cover the safety tab hole. For details refer to the section “ “Protecting your
cassette against accidental erasure” (see page 10).

• Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact.

• Rewind the tape.

• Check the settings for timer recording. For details refer to the section “Checking/
Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings” (see page 15).

• Press EJECT 6 to eject the cassette that it is already inserted.

• Replace the batteries.

• Contact to your nearest Sony service centre.

In case of problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never open the casing yourself.

Additional Information

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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the
circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

or @ ) must be used.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT

•
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and
an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
coloured green or green and yellow.

or

WARNING

• To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket
outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

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

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.

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Television Channel Number Guide for United Kingdom

Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be obtained by
contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept., Telephone Number 020 7852 5040.

MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South East

1

Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 ­Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 -

2

Dover 50 56 66 53 -

3
4

Heathfield 49 52 64 67 -

5

Oxford 57 63 60 53 49

South-West

Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 -

6
7

Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 ­Huntshaw Cross 55 62 59 65 67

8
9

Redruth 51 44 41 47 37
Stockland Hill 33 26 23 29 -

10

Channel Islands

Fremont Point 51 44 41 47 -

11

South

Hannington 39 45 42 66 -

12
13

Midhurst 61 55 58 68 -

14

Rowridge 31 24 27 21 -

West

Mendip 58 64 61 54 37

15

East

Sandy Heath 31 27 24 21 39

16
17

Sudbury 51 44 41 47 -

18

Tacolneston 62 55 59 65 52

Midlands (West)

19

Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32 ­Sutton Coldfield 46 40 43 50 -

20

The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 -

21

Midlands (East)

22

Waltham 58 64 61 54 -

Northern Ireland

23

Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 ­Divis 31 27 24 21 -

24

Limavady 55 62 59 65 -

25

North

26

Belmont 22 28 25 32 56
Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37

27

North-West

28

Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 -

29
30

Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 56
Chatton 39 45 49 42 -

31

Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 -

32

Scotland

Angus 57 63 60 53 -

33
34

Black Hill 40 46 43 50 37
Sandale 22 67 - - -

35
36

Caldbeck - - 28 32 56
Craigkelly 31 27 24 21 48

37

Darvel 33 26 23 29 -

38
39

Durris 22 28 25 32 67

40

Eitshal (Lewis) 33 26 23 29 ­Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50 -

41

Knock More 33 26 23 29 -

42
43

Rosemarkie 39 45 49 42 ­Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21 -

44

Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52

45

Wales

Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21 56

46

Carmel 57 63 60 53 -

47
48

Llanddona 57 63 60 53 -

49

Moel-y-Parc 52 45 49 42 ­Presely 46 40 43 50 37

50
51

Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 -

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