Sony KV-19TS20 User Manual

SONY.

Trinitron® Color TV

3-751-226-21 (1)

KV-19TS20 KV-19TS10 KV-19TR20

Operating Instructions

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

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. 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.

KV-19TR10 KV-2037RS KV-2027R

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-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 (sen/icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

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.

Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 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.

Identify Your TV Before Use

In this manual, the Instructions are given using the model with maximum functions. Please disregard information in the manual which contradicts with your TV.

First of all, please check the model number of your TV set.

This manual applies to several models and there are slight differences among them. Please check the table below to see what is equipped with your TV before you begin the operation.

Table for each model

^ Models

Major featuret-^—

Stereo reception

MTS decoder YES

VIDEO INPUT jacks

AUDIO OUTPUT Jacks SPEAKER switch on

the rear panel

Supplied Remote Commander

Telescopic dipole antenna

Moctel destination

KV-2037RS and KV-2027R are for the customers in the countries other than the U.S.A. and Canada.

»Supplied only for U.S.A. models.

YES: equipped

19TS20

YES

(3 phono jacks)

YES

(VARIABLE)

YES

RM-783

U.S.A.

19TS10 19TR20

YES NO

NO NO

RM-782

NO YES*

U.S.A. U.S.A./Canada U.S.A./Canada

NO: not equipped

YES

(2 phono jacks)

RM-781

19TH10

NO YES NO

NO NO NO

NO NO

RM-780 RM-782 RM-780

YES*

2037RS

YES

Central and South America, and other areas

2027R

YES

Central and South America, and other areas

Before Use

Set-up

Of^ration

Features .......................................................................................................................... 5

Precautions...................................................................................................................... 5

Location of controls......................................................................................................... 6

Connecting TV antenna/cable ........................................................................................ 9

Connecting other optional equipment............................................................................ 12

Presetting TV channels................................................................................................. 14

Watching TV programs.................................................................................................. 16

Adjusting the picture....................................................................................................... 17

Enjoying the convenient features

Timer/Block.................................................................................................................... 19

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General

Specifications................................................................................................................ 23

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 23

Features

Color monitor featuring a Mirrorblack™ Trinitron picture tube for high resolution, high contrast picture.

• Multi-band VHF/UHF/CATV tuner receives up to 125

cable channels for a total of 181 possible off-air and cable channels.

• Built-in MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) decoder enables reception of stereo programs and Second Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. (Only for KV-19TS20, KV-19TS10, KV2037RS)

• Built-in video input jacks for better quality picture of the connected VCR or other equipment. (Only for KV-19TS20, KV-19TR20)

• Variable audio output jacks reproduce TV or video sound through an audio system. (Only for KV-19TS20)

• On-screen displays

Supplied Remote Commander provides you many other

convenient features. » Timer/Block for automatic program starting and channel

blocking.

• Sleep timer automatically turns off the TV after approximately one hour.

• Automatic programming to preset all receivable channels instantly.

• Jump button to switch quickly between two channels.

And other features for high quality picture

• Dynamic color™ system for superior color reproduction with natural facial color tones and dazzling whites.

• Dynamic picture™ system adjusts picture contrast automatically to produce more detail in both bright and dark areas of every scene.

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety 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.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further,

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going to be used for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

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• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings.

• Do not install the unit in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

CleMiino

Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine as they might damage the finish of the cabinet.

Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe transport of this unit in the future.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

For details safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS",

Location of Controls

Refer to the pages indicated in • for details.

Front

On-screen displays

a) • Channel numbers

• MTS mode indication

• “MUTING'', “SLEEP ” or “VIDEO" indication

b) “AUTO PROGRAM”, “TIMER” or “TIMER BLOCK”

indication

c) • Bar display tor volume or picture adjustment

• Current time for Timer/Block

Q] TV/VIDEO button O O

{Only for KV-19TS20, KV-19TR20)

MTS button O

(Only for KV-19TS10, KV-2037RS)

|T] VOLUME +/- buttons ® ® U] CHANNEL +/- buttons ® ® [T| POWER switch 0 ® [|] TIMER lamp ® [T] STEREO lamp ®

(Only for KV-19TS20, KV-19TS10, KV-2037RS)

|T| Remote control detector

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(VIDEO/AUDIO)

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