Sony KV-20FV10 Owner’s Manual

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Trinitron °
Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-2OFVIO
KV-24FV10

© 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

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DONOTREMOVECOVER(OREAO0.

NOUSER-SERV_EABLEPARTSINSIDE.

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.

Note to the CAW Installer

This reminder is provided to caU the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

[_ One blade of the power 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.

C_l If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it further.

For more safety information, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet packed with
your TV.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness

and contrast banctions 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. Continuously watching the same channel can cause the imprint of
station loges onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty
because they are the results of misuse.

L_To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an

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

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

[_ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
I_1 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help.

Protecting the TV

12) To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings.
_1 Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or

mechanical vibration.

Note on CAPTION VISION

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§ 15.119 of the FCC rules.

Use of this television 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.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this instruction manual.

Trademarks and Copyrights

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models meets the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Contents

Introduction

Trinitron® Color TV Features ............................. 1

Batteries for the Remote Control ....................... 2

About this Manual .............................................. 2

Connecting Your TV

Basic Connections ................................................ 3

Connecting Additional Equipment .................. 4

Using the Remote Control
and Basic Functions

Setting up the TV Automatically .................... 13

Quick Start to the Menus .................................. 14

Using the Menus

Using the VIDEO _ menu .............................. 15

Using the AUDIO ._ menu .............................. 16

Using the TIMER G menu .............................. 18

Using the SET UP _ menu .............................. 19

Using PARENTAL CONTROL ....................... 22

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control ................. 29

Troubleshooting ................................................ 32

Specifications ...................................................... 34

Index..........................................................................35

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron ® Color TV.
Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number

located on the front cover of this instruction manual.

The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-24FV10
to show the maximum number of features available. Differences in

operation or features will be indicated in the text, for example,

"KV-24FV10 only."

Trinitron ®Color TV Features

Depending on your TV, some of the features you will enjoy include:
O Flat CRT -- For optimal picture quality.

O PARENTALCONTROL-- A tool for parents to help monitor what their

children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

O FAVORITECHANNEL-- Instant access to your favorite channels with

the touch of a button.

D

Universal Remote Control -- Program your remote control to operate
your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver or DVD
player.

O

Trilingual Menus -- Choose English, French or Spanish menus.

O

Energy Star -- A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.

O

5 VIDEO -- A video input that offers enhanced picture quality.

O

Direct MTS -- Allows direct access to changing your Multi-Channel

TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program), or MONO, with

the touch of a button.

O Front Panel Controls-- Allows for access to the on-screen menus

without the use of a remote control.

Front A/V inputs -- A quick connection for video games, camcorders
or stereo equipment.

1

Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the

following illustration as a guide.

About this Manual

This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It

shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD,
sateUite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Once you're connected,

follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access

the on-screen menus.

2

Connecting Your TV

Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section
covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may

be connecting.

Basic Connections

TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATVcable

Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the
connections below:

A VHF only 75-ohm (Rear of "rv)

VHFIUHF coaxial cable VHF/UHF

or _--_

Cable

B VlIFolly 300-ohmtwin (RearofTV)

_HF only lead cable VHF/UHF

VHFIUHF Antenna connector "_

C VHF

and

UHF

tfyou are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, itwili ben to

adjust the orientation of theantenna for bestreception.

75-ohm
coaxial cable

--_)_-_-- (Rear of TV)

EAC-66 U/V mixer

_m I (not supplied)

300-ohm twin
lead cable

3

Connecting Additional Equipment

TVand VCR

2

VCR

Cable/antenna

From

T

3 (Optional connection)

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TV

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the IN

jack on your VCR.

2

Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

(Optional connection)

3

If your VCR is equipped with video inputs, for better picture quality
you should connect A/V cables from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on

your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the Tyro
button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

4

TV and Cable Box

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From

Cable

1

Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable

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box.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

_3_ To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set

on the rear panel of your cable box).

If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you

should consider using the CHANNEL FIXfeature on page 20.

5

TV, VCR, and Cable box

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Cable _ '

1

Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable
box.

2

Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your
cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.

3

Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

4 (Optional connection)

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If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you
should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature on page 20.

(Optional connection)

4 If your VCR is equipped with video inputs, for better picture quality

you should connect A/V cables from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on

your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the w_v,oEoc:D

button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

Foroptimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.
SVIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

6

TV and Digital Satellite Receiver

2 I From

II cable/

TV

VHFJUHF

1

Satellite
antenna

cable

1

Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

Satellite receiver

3

the satellite receiver.

2

Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to

VHF / UHF on your TV.

3

Using A / V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Au[xoO_T

(VAP_FIX)

V]D_

-_ You can usethe Tv_:3_°button to switch between the satellite receiverand TV.

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yel!ow AN cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be

connected.

7

Connecting a Camcorder

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

(Front A/V Panel)

A/V output

Connecting a DVD Player

Using A/V connectors, connect LINE OUT on your DVD to VIDEO IN
on your TV.

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of DVD player)

._O[:IIOR A_IOL _ SVIDEO

-- ;VIDEO

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-%-- a -_((O))I

A/V outputs

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AIV cable.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be

connected.

9

Connecting an audio system

Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the
unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.

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setup instructions.

10

Using the Remote Control and
Basic Functions

This section shows you how to use more advanced buttons on the remote
control and how to use the on-screen menus.

Button Description
POWER Press when you want to turn

connected equipment on and off.

FUNCTION Press when you want to control

connected equipment with your

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MUTING Instantly turns off the sound.

SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at

W/VIDEO Cycles through available video

remote control.

Press again or press _ to restore
sound.

once.

inputs.
Moves the cursor in the on-

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VOL CH

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O scaeen menus. Press the arrow

PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available

SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in

MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-

DISPLAY Press once to show current time,

buttons to move the cursor, press

the center button to select or
access an option.

VIDEO MODE settings.

approximately 30, 60 or 90

minutes. Cancel by pressing until
SLEEP OFF appears.

channel TV Sound (MTS)

options: STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Programming), MONO.

(if set) and channel number.
Press again to activate CAI'q'ION

VISION settings, if available. To

cancel, press again until
DISPLAY OFF appears.

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w,¢_@r Cycles through available AUTO

JUMP Alternates back and forth

GUIDE Brings up the custom guide of

MENU Displays the on-screen menu.

RESET Press to return to factory settings

CODE SET Use to program your remote

VOLUME settings (see page 16).

between the last two channels
selected with the (_)-(_) buttons.

your satellite receiver.

Press again to exit the menu at
any time.

while in the on-screen menu.

control to operate connected
video equipment, (see page 29).

12

Setting Up the TV Automatically

After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO
PROGRAM to set up your channels.

_3WER

1 Press _ to turn on the TV, the initial setup screen appears.

AUTO PROGRAM [CH+]

EXiT [CH-]

First please Connect
cable/antenna

2 Press ® to AUTO PROGRAM or _Dto exit.

CH

13

Quick Start to the Menus

The following_se_gs are ayai!able _in Your_ o nsscr_een _.me_nus:..........

Menu

_VIDEO

MODE:VIVID

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BRIGHTNESS iltalllllllllltlmlllll........

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HUE ..............................

I SHARPNESS .,,.,,m,,,lu ........

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AUDIO

TREBLE IIlflllJ{llllll r_flIJFIf .......

BASS llllllll_lllllllFIIIIIIh_--,

BALANCE ..............................

AUTOVOLUME:OFF

SPEAKER: ON
AUDIO OUT: VARIABLE

OPTIONS
DMENU

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Change your audio settings.

_-----]TIMER

DAYLIGHTSAVING:YES

CURRENTTIME SET
ON/OFF TIMER

:)MENU

Make adjustments to your
picture settings.

OPTIONS

_M'rS:STEREO

EFFECT:OFF

DMENU

Move{_a{_ Select(Z) Exit@

The OFHONS menu offers
customized audio features.

Set the clock on your TV,

(CURRENT TIME SET) and

program scheduled viewing

using the ON/OFF TIMER.

Move_ Sele_(Z) Exit_

SET UP

CHANNELSETUP

PARENTALCONTROL

VIDEO LABEL
CAPTIONVISION:CC1

LANGUAGE:ENGLISH
TILTCORRECTION:0

DEMO

DMENU

Move{_ Select(_D Exit_

CHANNEL SET UP

I,FAVORITECHANNEL

CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

:)MENU

Move(_ Select( E3, Exit_

Program your channels. The CHANNEL SET UP

provides further options for

setting up your channels.

t:_ Menus showns are for KV-24FV10, your menus may not look exactly like

those illustrated.

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Using the Menus

This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting
your TV.

To access a menu

1 PressME.o

2 Use the _ or _ buttons to highlight an option.

3 Press ¢_ to access the menu.

Using the VIDEO _ menu

VIDEO

MODE: VIVID

PICTURE return,ram,HUm
BRIGHTNESS m,m,nma,.,-...

COLOR HllinllPllUllmll_.....

HUE .... -" ....

SHARPNESS mnammmm,_....

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MODE: VIVID: Select for enhanced picture and contrast.
Custom picture STANDARD: Select for a standard picture.

settings MOVIE: Select for a darker picture for movie viewing.

Item Press _ to Press 4 to
PICTURE Decrease picture contrast Increase picture contrast

BRIGHTNESS Darken the picture Brighten the picture

COLOR Decrease color intensity Increase color saturation

HUE Increase the red tones Increase the green tones

SHARPNESS Soften the picture Sharpen the picture

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Using the AUDIO menu

AUDIO

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BASS Illfllfllllltlllllll flfi_,.,..

BALANCE ...............'..............

AUTOVOLUME: OFF

SPEAKER:ON
AUDIO OUT:VARIABLE

OPTIONS
DMENU

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TREBLE Adjust left or right to adjust higher pitched sound.

BASS Adjust left or fight to adjust low pitched sound.

BALANCE Adjust left or right to emphasize speaker balance.

AUTO VOLUME ON: Select to stabilize the volume when changing

Stabilizes volume channels.

OFF: Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off.

SPEAKER ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with

Custom selection or without a separate stereo system.
of audio output OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the
source TV's sound only through external audio system speakers.

AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT can only be set when SPEAKER is set to OFF.

VARIABLE: Adjust the volume through your TV.
FIXED: Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo.

-_ Press for a direct selection OfAUTO VOLUME settings.

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OPTIONS menu

OPTIONS

pMTS:STEREO

EFFECT:OFF

_MENU

Move{_I_ Sele_ F_it_

MTS

Multi-Channel

TV Sound

EFFECT

Custom audio

settings

If your TV is set to SAP,all non-SAP programs will be muted. If your TV does
not have sound, check your AUDIO settings.

-_ Fordirect MTS settings, press the _ button on your remote control.

STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
SAP: Listen to bilingual broadcast or other Second Audio

Programs (SAP).

MONO: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.
SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for

stereo audio signals, (KV-24FV10 only).
SURROUND: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo

programs, (KV-20FV10 only).
SIMULATED: Adds a surround-like effect to mono

programs.

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Using the SET UP menu

SET UP

CHANNEL SET UP

PARENTALCONTROL
VIDEO LABEL
CAPTION VISION: CC1

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILTCORRECTION:0

DEMO

DMENU

Move_ Select (3D Exit_

PARENTAL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several
CONTROL options for programming the TV to block shows based on

their rating, (see page 22).

VIDEO LABEL With the VIDEO LABEL window open:

Label connected I Press _ or _, to access the input you want to label and
equipment

CAPTION CCl, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue of a program.
VISION TEXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.

Closed- XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about
Captioning the network and current program, if available.

press _.

2 Press _ or _ to choose a label and press cD.

LANGUAGE Display all menus in your language of choice.

1 Point cursor at LANGUAGE and press (3D.
2 Using the _, or ,C,buttons, highlight desired language and

press c_D.

TILT Press ,_,or _' to correct any tilt of the picture by -5 and +5,

CORRECTION press ca_ to activate.
DEMO Select to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

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CHANNEL SETUP menu

CHANNEL SET UP

FAVORITECHANNEL

CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF

AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

_)MENU

Move[_ SelectGD Exit_

FAVORITE With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open:
CHANNEL 1 Use the _ or _, buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL,

Quick access (selecting AUTO will display the last five channels
to favorite accessed by the (_-(_ buttons).
channels 2 Select the position (1-5) where you want to program a

channel.

3 Using the _, or _ buttons, select the desired channel.
4 Press c_, the TV will change to the channel entered.

-_ To use FAVORITECHANNEL: Exit all menus and press (D. PressOor _ to
move the cursor to the desired channel number and press CD.

CABLE ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV

cable.
OFF: Select if you are using an antenna.

-_ After changing your CABLE settings, you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM.

CHANNEL FIX 2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection

through a cable box.
VIDEO: Select from available video inputs when you have

connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you

want your TV fixed to it.

_:_ FAVORITECHANNEL cannot be used when CHANNEL FIXisset.

AUTO Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your TV. It

PROGRAM will cycle through all available channels and program any

receivable channels.

CHANNEL

SKIP/ADD

Use this feature after you run AUTO PROGRAM to skip
unwanted channels or add new ones.

1 Use the _ or _, buttons to access the desired channel.
2 Press c_ to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be

available).

2O

CHANNEL
CAPTION

Label up to 12
channels with

their call letters

With the CHANNEL CAIrI'ION window open:

1 Press _, then press o or _, until you reach the desired

channel number.

2 Press c_ to activate the channel.

3 Press _ or _, to display the first call letter or number of

the caption and press c_ to select it. When finished,
press c3D to activate.

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Using PARENTALCONTROL

The PARENTAL CONTROL feature is designed to help parents monitor
what their children watch on television. This section shows you the

different rating systems available and shows you how to set your TV's
rating.

Overview of the Ratings

Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be

ready to set your TV's rating.

IV RATINGS

The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and
content-based.

TV RATINGS
) TV-Y: -

TV-Y'/: FV

TV-G: -
TV-PG: - D_ L_ S_ V_
W-14: D_ L S V_
"I'V-MA: _ L_ S_ V_

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Select _ategory

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--Content

Age Defined as
TV-Y All children

"lV-Y7 Directed to older children

TV-G General audience
TV-PG Parental Guidance

suggested

TV-14 Parents Strongly

cautioned

TV-MA Mature Audience only

-_ The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based
rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain

moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain intense
violence.

Contents Defined as
FV Fantasy Violence

D Suggestive

dialogue

L Strong language
S Sexual situations

V Violence

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MOVIE RATINGS

(U.S.models only)

This system defines the rating levels of movies shown on the big screen

and those on prime cable channels.

Rating Defined as
G General audience

PG Parental Guidance suggested
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned

R Restricted

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

X No one 17 and under admitted

MOVIE RATINGS

_G:

PG:
PG-13:

R:

NC-17: -

X:

DMENU-

Selectrating

Move[_(_ Select_ Exit_

UNRATED

(U.S.models only)

You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not

rated.

VIEW ALL View all unrated programs
BLOCK TV Block all unrated TV programs

BLOCK Block all unrated movies
MOVIE

CUSTOM RATINGS

"rv RATINGS

MOVIE RATINGS

="UNRATED: VIEW ALL

DMENU

BLOCK B]ock all unrated
BOTH programming

Ifyou choose to block

unrated W programs, please be,aware that the

Selectcategory

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following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political

programs, sports, news, publicservice announcements, religious programs
and weather.

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ENGLISH RATINGS

(Canadianmodels only)

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.

Rating Defined as

C Children

C8+ Children 8 years and older
G General programming

PG Parental Guidance
14+ Viewers 14 and older

18+ Adult programming

ENGLISH RATINGS
I,C: _

08+: _

G:

PG: _

14+:
18+:

_)MENIJ

Select rating
Move(_ Select _ Exit_

FRENCHRATINGS

(Canadian models only)

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are

Rating Defined as

C General

8 ans+ Not recommended for younger

children

13 Not recommended for children
ans+ under age 13

broadcast in French.

FRENCH RATINGS
_G:

8 aNs+: _

13ans+: _
16ans+: _
18an,s+:_
_)MENU

Selectrating
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16 Not recommended for ages
ans+ under 16

18 This program is restricted to
ans+ adults

U.S.ARATINGS

(Canadian models only)

For programs from the United States. Please see, "TV RATINGS" on
page 22 for information on U.S.A. RATINGS.

Initial access into PARENTAL CONTROL

1 In the SET UP _ menu, point the cursor to PARENTAL CONTROL

and press oR, (you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any

future access into PARENTAL CONTROL).

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2

Press c_, then use the (_)-(_) buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

PARENTAL CONTROL

PASSWORD:

Use[0-9]buttonsto
enter newfour-digit
password

Move{_ Select G£) Exit_

Keep this instrUction manual in a safe place; In the event that you forget your
password, please see page 33.

] Confirm your password by entering it again.
Once your password is set correctly, you will be taken into the

PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

Activating PARENTAL LOCK

In order to change the RATING, you will need to set PARENTAL LOCK
to ON.

PARENTAL CONTROL

)'PARENTAL LOCK: OFF

RATING: CHILD

CHANGE PASSWORD
_)MENU

Move_1_ Select(3_ Exit_

1 Point the cursor to PARENTAL LOCK and press c_.
2 Using the 4 or _, buttons, highlight ON and press cD to activate.

Setting the RATING

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, you
may use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating

selections: CHILD, YOUTH or YOUNG ADULT.

1 Point the cursor to RATING and press c_.

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2

Using the 9 or _ buttons, select the desired rating and press cz_.

PARENTAL CONTROL

PARENTALLOCK: ON
RATING:YOUTH
CHANGE PASSWORD

DMENU

Move _(_ Select _ Exit_

Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of:

CHILD TV-Y,TV-G, G (U.S. modelsonly), G (Canadianmodels

only)

YOUTH TV-PG,PG (U.S. models only), PG (Canadian models only)

YOUNG ADULT TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), 14+ (Canadian models

only)

CUSTOM Select to set more restrictive ratings.

Using the CUSTOMmenu

You should be familiar with the rating systems before attempting to set
CUSTOM ratings. Refer to pages 22-24, "Overview of the Ratings," for a

description of the available rating systems.

1 In the RATING option, use _ Or _ to highlight CUSTOM and

press c_.

2 Using the 4 or _ buttons, select the desired rating category and

press c_.

3 Use 4 or _ to select the maximum rating or content and press ¢_.
4 Press 4 or _ to block (#L) or unblock ( _ ) the rating or content and

press c_.

Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents will
be automatically blocked.

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Resetting your password

1 Usethe_ or_buttonstomovethecursortoCHANGEPASSWORD

and press c_.

2 Follow the directions for, "Initial Access into Parental Control," on

pages 24-25, for information on changing your password.

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

Q Press O on the remote control, then use the (_)-(_) buttons to enter your

password.

ah

ENTER

Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn
PARENTAL LOCK to OFF.To reactivate your PARENTALLOCK settings, turn the

TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.

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Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony
video equipment.

1 Press COOESET

CZ3

2 Press _ or _ (FUNCTION).

3 Use the (_)-(_) buttons to key in the code number from the following

chart.

4 Press O.

VCR codes

Sony 301, 302, 303 JCPenney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314,

Admiral 327 JVC 314, 336, 337, 345, 346,
(M.Ward) 347

Aiwa 338, 344 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

Audio Dynamic 314, 337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338
Broksonic 319, 317 Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Canon 309, 308 Marantz 314, 336, 337
Citizen 332 Marta 332

Craig 302, 332 Memorex 309, 335
Criterion 315 Minolta 305, 304

Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Mitsibishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Daewoo 341, 312, 309 Multitech 325, 338, 321
DBX 314,336, 337 NEC 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304 Olympic 309, 308
Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, Optimus 327

ENTER

336, 337

341

Fisher 330, 335 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307
Funai 338 Pentax 305, 304

General Electric 329, 304, 309 Philco 308, 309
Go Video 322, 339, 340 Philips 308, 309, 310

Goldstar 332 Pioneer 308
Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338 Quasar 308, 309, 306
Instant Replay 309, 308 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311,

312, 313, 310, 329

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VCR codes

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, Symphonic 338

338

Sansui 314 Tashiro 332
Samsung 322, 313, 321 314, 336, 337

Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323,

324, 325, 326

Sharp 327, 328
Shintom 315

Signature 2000 338, 327

Tatung
Teac 314, 336, 338, 337

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311
Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337

(M.Ward)

SV2000 338
Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310

Zenith 331

Cable box codes

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226

Jerrold/G. L 201, 202, 203, 204, 205,

206, 207, 208, 218

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213

Laser Disc Player codes

Sony 701
Panasonic 704, 710
Pioneer 702

Satellite receiver codes

Sony 801 (preset code for

remote control

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805
Hughes 804

Panasonic 803
RCA / PROSCAN 802, 808

Toshiba 806, 807

DVD codes

Sony 751
Panasonic 753

Pioneer 752

RCA 755

Toshiba 754

3O

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until
you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Whenever you remove the batteries, the code numbers may revert to the
factory setting and must be reset.

In some rare cases,you may not be able to operate your equipment with the
supplied remote control. In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote

control,

Operating a VCR

Press To

VrR_VO Power on the VCR

CZ3

(_)_ (_) Select channels directly

c.c. Change channels

®®

I_ Play video tape

• Stop

_1 or I_ Search forward or backward

n Pause

• and • Record

at the same time

TV/WR Change between VCR and TV inputs

+0

Operating a DVD

Press To

vmt_ Power on the DVD

CD

(__ (_) Select chapters directly

c. _ Search chapters forward or backward

®®

Play DVD

• Stop

II Pause

_, _, % _ Move the cursor in the menu

MENU Display the DVD menu
C::)

OP.erating__a_L_ase_r_Dis_£........................................................................................

Press To

vwa_ Power on the laser disc

CD

c. cH Search chapters forward or backward

O(9

Play disc

• Stop

II Pause

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Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If

the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

No picture, no
sound

Poor or no Q Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 15).

picture, good Q Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 15).
sound Q Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).

Good picture,

no sound

No color Q Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 15).

Q Make sure the power cord is plugged il_
Q If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for

more than a few minutes, call your local service center.

Q Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (pages

25-26).

Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO

(page 15).

O Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly

into the remote control.

Q Try another channel, it could be station trouble.

UI Press ._G so that MUTING disappears from the

screen (page 11).

I3 Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to

SAP (page 16).

Only snow [_ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu
appears on the (page 20).

screen Q Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).

O Make sure the channel selected is currently

broadcasting.

Dotted lines or Q Adjust the antenna.

stripes Q Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.

Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.

Double images Q Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.

or ghosts
Cannot receive Q Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the SET UP menu

higher number (page 20).
channels (UHF) _1 Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not

when using an presently in the memory (page 20).
antenna

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Cable stations _1 Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the SET UP menu
don't seem to (page 20).

work [_ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not

presently in the memory (page 20).

Remote _ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).
Control does Q Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

not operate

The TV needs _ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong
to be cleaned solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might

damage the finish of the cabinet.

Lost password O In the password screen, enter the following master

for PARENTAL password: 4357. After using the master password, you

CONTROL must create a new password.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only). (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

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Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Television system American TV standard/NTSC
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125

Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Picture tube FD Trinitron ®

Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz
Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Remote Control RM-Y168

Optional Accessories Antenna dipole

Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,
YC-15V/30V, RK74A

U/V mixer EAC-66

KV-20FV10

Screen size Visible screen size: 20 inch measured diagonally

Actual tube size: 21 inch measured diagonally

Inputs/outputs 2 video, 2 audio

1 S VIDEO
1 AUDIO OUT

1 headphone jack

Speaker output 5 W x 2

Power Consumption 125 W when in use

1 W in standby

Dimensions 562 x 466 x 503 mm
(W/H/D) (22 1/8 x 18 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.)

Mass 27 kg (59 lbs.)

KV-24FV10

Screen size Visible screen size: 24 inch measured diagonally

Actual tube size: 25 inch measured diagonally

Inputs / outputs 2 video, 2 audio

1 s VIDEO
1 AUDIO OUT

1 headphone jack

Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 150 W when in use

1 W in standby

Dimensions 652 x 524.3 x 467.3 mm

(W/H/D) (25 3/4 x 20 11/16x 18 :/16 in.)

Mass 37 kg (87 lbs. 9oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

ENGLISH RATINGS 24

A

AUDIO ._ menu 16
AUTO PROGRAM 20 H

AUTO VOLUME CONTROL 16

B

Battery Installation 2
BRIGHTNESS 15

C

Cable box codes 30
CAPTION VISION 19
CHANNEL CAPTION 21
CHANNEL FIX 20

CHANGE PASSWORD 27
CHANNEL SET UP 20
COLOR 15
Code numbers

Cable box 30
Satellite Receiver 30

DVD 30
Laser Disc Player 30

VCR 29

Connections

Connecting a Camcorder 9
Connecting a DVD player 9

Connecting and audio

system 10

TV and Cable Box 5

TV and VCR 4
TV and Satellite

Receiver 7

TV, Satellite

Receiver and VCR 8

TV, VCR, and Cable box 6

CURRENT TIME SET 18

D

DAYLIGHT SAVING 18
DEMO 19
DVD codes 30

FAVORITE CHANNEL 1, 20
FRENCH RATINGS 24

HUE 15

L

LANGUAGE 19
Laser Disc Player codes 30

M

Menus

AUDIO ._ 16
SET UP _ 19

TIMER @ 18
VIDEO _ 15

MOVIE RATING 23

MTS 17

MONO 17

SAP 17
STEREO 17

O

ON / OFF TIMER 1, 18

P

PARENTAL CONTROL 22

Password

Entering 24
Lost 33

PICTURE 15

R

RATINGS

ENGLISH 24
FRENCH 24

MOVIE 23

TV22

UNRATED 23
U.S.A. 24

Remote Control 11

S

SET UP _ menu 19

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SHARPNESS 15

Specifications 34

T

TIMER J_) menu 18
Troubleshooting 32

TV Features 1
TV RATING 22

TILT CORRECTION 19

IJ

U.S.A. RATINGS 24
UNRATED 23

V

VCR codes 29
VIDEO _ menu 15
VIDEO MODE 15

VMD 15

STANDARD 15

MOVIE 15

VIDEO LABEL 19

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