Sony KV-14LT1B, KV-21LT1B User Manual

4-205-481-72 (1)

FD Trinitron Colour Television

Instruction Manual

KV-21LT1B KV-14LT1B

NOTICE

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 or ) must be used. 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.

How to replace the fuse

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

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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 Y coloured green or green and yellow.

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.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.

Before operating the TV, 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.

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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

Notice ........................................................................................................................................................2

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

Safety Information................................................................................................................................... 4

Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................................5

Overview of TV Buttons ........................................................................................................................6

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ........................................................................................6

Connecting an Indoor Aerial (only for KV-14LT1B) ..........................................................................7

Connecting an Outdoor Aerial and VCR ............................................................................................7

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning ..............................................................................8

Menu system

Introducing and Using the Menu System..........................................................................................10

Menu Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Teletext

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Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................ 17

Using Optional Equipment ..................................................................................................................17

Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 19

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Safety Information

This set is to operate on a 220240V 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.

Safety Information

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.

Overview of Remote Control Buttons

Muting the Sound

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

Displaying on Screen information

Press to display all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel.

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.

Selecting TV mode

Press to switch off teletext or video input.

Selecting Teletext

Press to switch on teletext.

This button only works in Teletext mode. Function associated to this button does not work with this TV.

Selecting Picture mode

Press repeatedly to change the picture mode.

Adjusting TV volume

Press to adjust the volume of the TV.

This button only works in Teletext mode. Function associated to this button does not work with this TV.

Selecting channels

Press to select the next or previous channel.

To Temporarily Switch Off TV

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

To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use.

After 15 minutes without a

signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby

mode.

Selecting input source

Press repeatedly until the desired

input symbol of the source appears on the TV screen.

Back to the channel last watched

Press to watch the last channel

selected (watched for at least 5 seconds).

Displaying the menu system

PROGR

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

Menu selection

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When MENU is switched on:

Scroll Up Scroll Down Previous menu or selection Next menu or selection

confirms your selection

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When MENU is switched off:

Shows a channel overview.

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Press or to select the

channel and then, press again the OK button to watch the selected channel.

Selecting Screen format

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

Besides TV functions, all coloured buttons as well as green symbols are also used for Teletext operation. For more details, please refer to "“Teletext” section of this instruction manual.

Overview

Overview of TV Buttons

Selecting Input source

Video Input jack

Press on the mark on the front of the TV to reveal the front connectors.

Audio Input jack

Headphone jack

Auto Start Up Button

Volume control buttons

Programme Up or Down Buttons (Select TV channels)

Standby indicator

On/Off switch

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.

Overview-Installation

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