Sony KV-20TS50, KV-20TR23, KV-1430R, KV-13TR28 Owner’s Manual

SONY

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Contents

Preface

This section tells you about special features, safety information, and

preparatory information for using this manual.

Chapter 1: Setting Up

This section shows you the steps

necessary for installing and presetting your

TV, and how to connect optional video and

audio equipment.

Chapter 2: Using Basic Features

This section gives you basic information about operating and adjusting your TV.

TrinitropiColorTV

Operating Instructions

Before operating your TV, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

KV-13TR28/29 KV-2150R KV-1430R KV-2160WR KV-1440WR KV-20TS29

KV-20TR23 KV-2170RS

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of

the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

KV-21 STR2 KV-20TS32 KV-20TS50

Chapter 3"Using Advanced

Features

This section shows you the steps for other

useful features with using the On-Screen

Menus.

Appendix

This section gives you specifications and troubleshooting information.

• For a detailed table of contents, see page 3.

Model No. Serial No.

WARNING Precautions

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

RISK OF 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.

-Ihis 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.

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except |or KV-1440WR/2160WR/21STR2).

• Operate the TV on 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V AC (KV-1440WR/2160WR/21STR2 only).

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully irto the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

• Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not going to use it 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 TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage

the finish of the cabinet.

Keep the original carton and packing materials to use for safe transport of your TV in the future.

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 This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other 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 TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS."

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

low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.

(USA models only)

Preface

TableofContents

Preface

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Chapter 1: Setting Up

Connecting TV Antenna/Cable .......................................... 11

Using the On-Screen Menus ............................................. 13

Navigating through the menus ...................................... 15

Changing the menu language ....................................... 15

Turning the Cable Mode On or Off .................................... 17

Presetting TV Channels ..................................................... 18

Chapter 2: Using Basic Features

Watching TV Programs ..................................................... 28

Using Convenient Features ............................................... 29

Muting the sound - MUTING ........................................ 29

Keeping the displays on-screen - DISPLAY ................ 29

Setting the sleep timer- SLEEP .................................. 29

Switching quickly between two channels -

JUMP ....................................................................... 29

Chapter 3: Using Advanced Features

Using the Timer-Activated Functions ................................. 36

Setting the clock - CURRENT TIME SET .................... 36

Setting the ON/OFF TIMER .......................................... 38

Setting CHANNEL BLOCK ........................................... 40

Customizing the Screen Display ........................................ 42

Warning/Precautions ........................................................... 2

Introducing the Sony Trinitron _ Color TV ............................. 4

Identifying Your TV .............................................................. 5

Locating the Controls ........................................................... 7

Erasing unnecessary channels -

CHANNEL ERASE ................................................... 20

Presetting only desired channels -

CHANNEL ADD ....................................................... 22

Connecting Other Equipment ........................................... 23

Connecting video equipment ........................................ 23

Connecting headphones ............................................... 26

Watching a video with your S video-equipped VCR .....27

Adjusting Picture and Sound Quality ................................. 30

Adjusting picture quality ................................................ 30

Receiving Multichannel

TV Sound programs - MTS ..................................... 32

Turning the speaker on or off ........................................ 34

Using Closed Caption ........................................................ 35

Setting channel captions - CH CAPTION .................... 42

Viewing the captioned channels -

CHANNEL GUIDE ................................................... 44

Using the Cordless Headphones ....................................... 45

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Appendix

Specifications .................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting ................................................... Back cover

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IntroducingtheSonyTrinitron®ColorTV

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This manual covers 11 different models. The illustrations and menu displays are based on model KV-20TS32, the

model with the most functions. If a particular function does not apply to your model, this will be noted in the manual.

We highly recommend that you read this manual belore using your TV. Keep the manual handy for future reference.

With the following features, you can:

• Watch up to 125 cable channels for a total of 181 possible

oft-air and cable channels with the multlband VHF/UHF/ CATV tuner.

• Watch the picture and listen the sound of your VCR

through the video Input Jacks.

• Watch superior VCR playback pictures when you connect a VCR equipped with an S VIDEO output jack to the S VIDEO input jack.

• Watch your portable camera images (8mm, video, etc.) by connecting to the video input jacks on the front panel.

• Enjoy stereo programs and Second Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts with the built-in Multichannel TV Sound

(MTS) decoder.

• Set the Menu screen either in English or Spanish with Dual Language function.

• Call up on-screen menus to set timer-activated functions (Current Time Set, On/Off Timer, and Channel Block) by

using the TIME feature.

• Call up on-screen menus to set the Cable On/Off, Channel Erase/Add, and Channel Caption/Guide by using

the SET UP feature.

• Enjoy using the cordless headphones by connecting to

the IR EMITTER terminal (Infrared emitter terminal) (KV- 20TS50 only).

• View the closed caption and the text by using Closed Caption.

With the supplied Remote Commander, you can:

• Switch quickly between two channels by using JUMP.

• Set the TV to automatically shut off after 30, 60, and 90

minutes by using the SLEEP timer.

And enjoy other features giving you a high quality

picture...

• Colorpure Filter TM produces fine picture detail without

color spill or color noise.

• The New Dynamic Picture TM system adjusts picture

contrast automatically to produce more detail in both bright and dark areas of every scene.

Preface

IdentifyingYourTV

Check the model number of your TV set. This manual covers 11 models and there are slight

differences among them. Check the table below to see what your TV is equipped with before you start operating it.

Table of models

video inputjack NO NO NO YES

* Monaural sound is output by both headphone speakers.

YES: equipped

NO NO YES YES

YES* YES* NO YES

YES NO NO YES

NO: not equipped

KV-20TS50

YES

NO NO

YES

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KV.20TSSO Kv-2 6owR

:: KV-20TS29 ; ; ; KV'2170RS KV-21STR2 _ode dest nation U.S.A./Canda Central South America and other area _ed capilon YES** NO

NO YES

** U.S.A. models only.

Identifying YourTV

KV-131R28129 KV-1430R

KV-1440WR

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KV-20TS29 KV-2170RS

KV-21STR2

KV-20TR23 KV-2150R

KV-2160WR

KV-20TS32 KV-20TS50

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LocatingtheControls

For details, see the pages indicated by the numbered black circles O.

Headphones ','O"display (KV-20TS50 only) •

On-screen menu displays

®-e), e, @-G), @

CURRENT TIME display I_ - I_

KV-20TS32 (The screen displays, except for certain features

as noted, are the same for all models.)

Channel nun_bet display_ Main picture input mode SLEEP, MUTING displays _)

CAPTION display

e)-e)

mode (MAIN, SAP or

MONO) (except for KV-13TR28/ 13TR29/1430R/1440WR/

20TR23/2150R/2160WR)

e)-O

Bar display for volume,

picture or sound adjustment

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LocatingtheControls

KV-20TS29 KV-2170RS KV-21STR2

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TV/VIOEO - VOLUME ÷ -- CHANNEL +

VOLUME +/- buttons

TV/VI DEO button

Remote control detector

KV-20TS32 KV-20TS50

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0 POWER

IS f°STEREO

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I TIMER/STAND BY

I indicator TEREO indicator*

POWER button

CHANNEL +/- buttons

KV-20TR23 KV-2150R KV-2160WR

KV-20TS3;

OPEN_'

Pull the door open from the

lower right corner (except for KV-20TS29/

2170RS/21 STR2)

KV-13TR28/29 KV-1430R

KV-1440WR

KV-20TS32 KV-20TS50

VOEO21Npo cks

Headphones jack(O)

except for KV-20TR23/2150R/2160WR

_ Monaural sound is output by both headphone speakers.

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VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks

VOLUME +/- button

TV/VIDEO button

Remote control detector

KV-20TR23 KV-2150R KV-2160WR

Headphones jack (0)**

TIMER/STAND BY indicator

POWER button

CHANNEL +/- button

Pull the door open

from the upper right corner

VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks

Headphones jack (0)**

For details, sue the payus indicated by the i_umbelud black circles 0.

KV-20TS32 KV-20TS29 _

KV-2170RS '_ KV-21STR2*

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VIDEO 1 IN jacks 0, _)

IR EMITTER terminal _)

Do not connect the antenna cable.

VIDEO 1 IN jacks •

VHt-/UHF antelH_a [erminal

0,0,@@

S VIDEO input jack _) (KV-20TS32 only)

KV-20TS50

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IR EMITTER VHF/UHF antenna terminal

0,0,0

KV-13TR28/29 KV-20TR23* KV-1430R KV-2150R'_ KV-1440WR KV-2160WR_

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VIDEO 1 IN jacks •

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* These models are equipped with only one set of video input jacks.

VHF/UHF antenna terminal

0,0,0

Locatingthe Controls

For details, see the pages indicated by thu numbuted black circles 0.

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MUTING button 1_

TV/VlDEO button

DISPLAY button 0, 0, •

CH GUIDE button t_)

JUMP button _)

MUTING SLEEP __

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PC)WEN button 1_, 1_, l_)

SLEEP button !_)

0 - 9 buttons CHANNEL GUIDE directry keys t_)

ENTER button

CH (channel) +/- scan button O, l_ VOL (volume) +/- button I_)

Menu buttons _) - O, O, • - t_), !_

WARNING

Batteriesmay explode if mistreated. Do

not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of

in fire.

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Remove the battery I") Insert two size AA (R6) compartment cover. _ batteries in correct polarity.

(Rear of commander)

Battery life

With normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the Remote Commander dose not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. Replace both of them

with new ones.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries ifyou do not plan to use the Remote Commander for a fairly long time.

Chapter 1: Setting Up

ConnectingTVAntenna/Cable

Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better picture quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company.

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

Check yourantenna cabletype andpreparethe end

ofthe cableusingthe F-typeconnector.

Attach an F-type connector (not supplied).

7 mm (1/4 inch) 10 mm (3/8 inch) F-typeconnector

3 mm (1/8inch)

rear of the TV.

Plug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the

(Rear of TV)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of

the cable using the 300-ohm twin-lead cable.

Attach the supplied antenna connector.

Loosen both

screws on the connector with a

screwdriver.

Attach the cable and tighten both

screws with a screwdriver.

rear of the TV.

Plug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the

(Rear of TV)

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VHF/UHF__ _

* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal

splitter. Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate connector.

_J_J_ (for KV-20TS50) Do not connect the antenna cable to the IR EMITTER terminal. If you do so, the TV antenna could break.

The IR EMITTER terminal is covered with a plastic cap to prevent misconnection.

VHF/UHF

Chapter 1: Setting Up [ 11

ConnectingTV Antenna/Cable

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Use the EAC-66 UN mixer (not supplied).

Prepare the VHF antenna end using the appropriate

connector (p. 11).

Connect the cables to the mixer.

Attach the mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal.

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(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF _

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UHF

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When the U/V mixer is used

Snow and noise may appear in the pictures when viewing cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1).

Use the dipole antenna.

VHF

Attach the supplied antenna connector

to the end of the dipole antenna cable.

a b c

I_LL_JI on the connector

_ Loosen both screws

ddver.

Put the dipole antenna into the slot at the top of the TV.

Plug the dipole antenna connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the rear of

the TV.

Adjust the dipole antenna forbetter picture quality.

VHF/UHF

Attach the cable and tightenboth

screws with a

For better picture quality, we would recommend you to connect an outdoor antenna.

2 Chapter 1: Setting Up

UsingtheOn-ScreenMenus

The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various adjustments and settings. See the indicated pages for instructions on using each feature.

For picture quality adjustment Mainmenu

_VIDEO

AUDIO

TIME

SET UP CLOSED CAPTION

Use € I_ Exitl_

Forsound quality adjustment

Main menu

,AUDIO

TIME SET UP

CLOSED CAPTION VIDEO 1

Use €1_ Exiting1

VIDEO menu (pp. 30-31)

VIDEO

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Use ¢l'_u_ Exit"""i_

AUDIO menu (pp. 32-34)

AUDIO ,MTS: MAIN

SPEAKER: ON

#MENU

Use €_ Exlt_

Adjustmentbar

BRIGHTNESS

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For time-related setting

Main menu

TIME menu

TIME

VIDEO

AUDIO

_TIME

SET UP

,CURRENT TIME SET

ON/OFF TIMER CHANNEL BLOCK

_MENU

CLOSED CAPTION

Use € I_ Exit_-_l

Use € i_ Exit"_

For language setting (pp. 15-16) Mainmenu

(KV-1430R/2150R/2170RS/

VIDEO

1440WR/2160WR/21STR2 only)

AUDIO TIME

SET UP

_ENGLISH

Use € __ Exit l_

For cordless headphones setting (p. 46) (KV-20TS50 only)

Mainmenu AUDIOmenu

AUDIO

VIDEO

,AUDIO

TIME SET UP

CLOSED CAPTION

Use #_ Exit_

,MTS: MAIN

SPEAKER: ON HEADPHONES: ON

_MENU

Use €1_ Exitl_

CURRENT TIME SET

CURRENT TIME SET screen (pp. 36-37)

,___ --:-- AM

_MENU

Use # _ Exitl_

ON/OFF TIMER

ON/OFF TIMER screen

(pp, 38-39)

,EVERY SUN-SAT

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12:00AH_h CH___

_MENU

Use € I_ Exit_

CHANNEL BLOCK

CHANNEL BLOCK screen (pp. 40-41 )

"EVERY SUN-SAT

€,.

12:00AH_h CH___

_MENU

Use € _ Exit_

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Usingthe 0n-ScreenMenus

For presetting and other functions

Main menu SETUPmenu

VI DEO AUD IO

TIME

D,SET UP

CLOSED CAPTION

Use # I_ Exitt_

SET UP _CABLE: ON

AUTO PROGRAM CH ERASE/ADD CH CAPTION/GUIDE

S VIDEO

_MENU

Use ¢(m_) Exltj_

SET UP ,CABLE: ON

AUTO PROGRAM

CH ERASE/ADD CH CAPTION/GUIDE

S VIDEO

_MENU

Use €1_ Exitl_]

=1_ AUTO PROGRAM

CABLE ON/OFF screen

(p.17)

AUTO PROGRAM screen

(pp. 18-19)

CH ERASE/ADD

_ERASE

ADD

_MENU

Select the channel Use _ Exlti_l

CH CAPTION/GUIDE

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Use €1_-_1 Exlt_

SET UP

CABLE: ON AUTO PROGRAM

CH ERASE/ADD CH CAPTION/GUIDE

_S VIDEO: ON

_MENU

Use #1_1 Exit_-_

CHANNEL ERASE/ADD screen

(pp. 20-22)

CHANNEL CAPTION/GUIDE screen (pp. 42-43)

S VIDEO ON/OFF screen

(p. 27)

For closed caption setting (p. 35)

Main menu CLOSED CAPTION screen

CLOSED CAPTION

VIDEO AUDIO

TIME

SET UP

,CLOSED CAPTION

D,rc-€l/TEXT OFF

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TEXT1 TEXT2

_MENU

Use ¢I_T_I ExltiE'_

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Use ,_ 1_ Exiti_

MUTING(_ (_SLEEP _R__

TVNIDEO

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To display the main menu

Press MENU.

To return to the previous menu

Press A+ or V- to select _ MENU.

Then press RETURN.

To return to the main menu

Repeat the above, untilyou reach the main mu,u.

To return to the normal screen

PressMENU onthe RemoteCommander.

The menus disappear automatically if you do not press a button within 9U suuunds.

(KV-1430R/2150R/2170RSI1440WRI2160WRI21S TR2 only)

The menu language is factory-set to ENGLISH. Follow these instruction_ to

change the menu language to Spanish or back to English.

Press POWER on the TV or the Remote Commander to turn the TV on.

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POWER

Press MENU.Themain menu appears.

Press the A+ or V- to select ENGLISH.Then press RETURN.

(R)

RETURN

POWER

_VIDEO

AUDIO TIME

SET UP

ENGLISH

Use # _ Exit_)

VIDEO

AUDIO TIME

SET UP ENGLISH

Use € _ Exit ii_l

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