The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the video TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
' 1998 by Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.Getting Started I \
Serial No.
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
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
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 product.
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 EULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
When using TV games, computers, and similar products
with your Video/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.
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 CTounding 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
• Operate the Video/TV only on 120 V AC.
• 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 into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the Video/TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Unplug the Video/TV from the wall outlet if you are
not to going to use it for several days or more. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull
the cord itself.
Installing
• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
• Do not install the Video/TV in a hot or humid place, or
in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
vibration.
Cleaning
Clean the Video/TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use
strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might
damage the finish of the cabinet.
Transport
Keep the original carton and packing materials to use for
safety transport of your Video/TV in the future.
Information
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
Video/TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
This Video/TV receiver displays closed captioning in
accordance with 15.119 of the FCC rules.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may be cop)uighted. Unauthorized recording
of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this Video/TV receiver for
other private viewing of programs broadcast on VHF or
UHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the
general public may require authorization from the
broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.
Note on condensation
If the Video/TV is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moishu-e may condense inside the VCR
and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you
first install the Video/TV, or when you move it from a
cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before
operating the Video/TV.
Getting Started
Contents
Getting Started
Step 1 — Preparation
Checking the supplied accessories..........................4
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are Tradeinarks of Gemstar
Development Corp.
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The instructions in this manual are for models
KV-13VM40, KV-13VM41, KV-20VM40, and KV20VS40. Before you begin to read this manual,
refer to the model number located on the rear of
your Video/TV. Model KV-20VS40 is used for
illustration purposes throughout this manual.
Any differences in operation are indicated in the
text, for example, "KV-20VS40 only."
Getting Started
Step 1
Preparation
Checking the supplied accessories
When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you have
these items:
• Remote control
• Two R6 (size A A) batteries
Notes:
• With normal use, the batteries
should last for approximately six
months.
• If you do not use the remote
control for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery
leakage.
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
Turn the remote control
over, and remove the cover.
Check the polarities and insert the
two R6 batteries correctly.
4 I Getting Started
step 2 — Connecting the Antenna
Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with your
Video/TV, we recommend connecting an outdoor antenna or a cable TV
system for better picture quality.
Connecting an antenna
Connect your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal. If you
cannot connect your antenna cable directly to the terminal, follow the
instructions that match your cable type.
(Rear of Video/TV)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
300-ohm
twin lead cable
VHF/UHF
(Rear of Video/TV)
VHF/UHF
Notes
• Most VHF/UHF combination
antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before
attaching the appropriate
coimector.
• If you use the U/V mixer, snow
and noise may appjear in the
picture when viewing cable TV
chaimels over 37 (W+1).
• The cable box is supplied by the
cable company.
Coaxial cable and
twin lead cable
Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system
Connecting a single cable to the antenna
Connect the cable directly to the antenna.
Connecting to a cable box
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require
acableboxto view all channels. „
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(Rear of Video/TV)
VHF/UHF
(Rear of Video/TV)
VHF/UHF
If you control all channel selection through your cable box, you should
consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature (see "Selecting the Video/TV's
Cable Box Input Channel - CHANNEL FIX" on page 38.)
Getting Started
step 3 — Setting Up the
Automatically - autosetup
You can set up your Video/TV easily by using the AUTO SET UP feature.
To set up each item individually, see "Changing the menu language"
(page n), "Setting cable TV on or off" (page 9), and "Presetting channels
— AUTO PROGRAM" (page 10).
Before you begin
• Connect the antenna or cable to the Video/TV.
1 Press POWER to turn the Video/TV on.
ENGLISH :1CH+)
ESPAÑOLICH-l
FRANÇAISIVOLil
POWER VOL+/- CHANNEL+/-
AUTO SETUP : [VOL-l
First please
the antenna
Press (INPUT SELECT)
to exit
connect
2 Select the on-screen menu language.
If you prefer Spanish or French to English, you can change the on-screen
menu language by pressing CHANNEL - for Spanish or VOL + for
French.
To reset the factory settings
Press POWER on the Video/TV
while pressing RESET on the remote
control.
ENGLISH ;(CH+)
ESPAÑOL :(CH-I
FRANÇAIS :IVOLtl
AUTO SET UP ;IVOL-l
Primero conectela
antenna
Oprima (INPUT SELECT)
para sal i r
All of the on-screen menus are set to the factory preset condition in the
selected language.
3 Press VOL - to start AUTO SET UP.
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the Video/TV starts
scaiming and presetting channels automatically. When all receivable
channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest
numbered channel is displayed.
To exit AUTO SET UP
Getting Started
Press INPUT SELECT.
Erasing and adding channels
After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary channels or add more
channels.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
The main menu appears.
►VIDEO
AUDIO
TIMER
TAPE
SET UP
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2 Move the cursor (►) to "SET UP" with + ■(> or - O and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
►CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISlON:G20l
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
7MENU
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "CHANNEL SET UP" with + O or - O and press
SELECT.
The CHANNEL SET UP menu appears.
CHANNEL SET UP
► CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
PMENU
Note
If CHANNEL SKIP/ADD appears
in black, the Video/TV is set to
receive a video input signal through
the input jacks and you cannot select
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD. Press
INPUT SELECT so that a channel
number appears on the screen.
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4 Move the cursor (►) to "CHANNEL SKIP/ADD" with + 0 or - O and
press SELECT.
The CHANNEL SKIP/ADD menu appears.
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
► SKIP
ADD
PMENU
Use(0-9]or(CH+/-l
to select the channel
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5 Erase and/or add channels:
^To erase an unwanted channel
(1) Make sure the cursor (►) is beside SKIP.
(2) Press CH +/- or the 0-9 buttons to select the channel you want to
erase and press SELECT.
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
SKIP
► ADD
PMENU
Use(0-9]or[CH+/-)
to select the channel
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The message "Channel will be skipped" appears for several seconds and
the cursor (►) moves to ADD.
To add a channel
(1) Make sure the cursor (►) is beside ADD.
(2) Press CH-i-/- or the 0-9 buttons to select the channel you want to add
and press SELECT.
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
► SKIP
ADD
PMENU
Use|0-9jor[CH+/-]
to select the channel
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The message "Channel will be added" appears and the cursor (►) moves
to SKIP.
6 To erase and/or add other channels, repeat step 5.
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Setting cable TV on or off
If you have connected the Video/TV to a cable TV system, set CABLE to
ON (the Settingfactory setting). If not, set CABLE to OFF to watch VHF or
UHF channels.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "SET UP" with + ■(> or - O and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "CHANNEL SET UP" with + O or - O and press
SELECT.
The CHANNEL SET UP menu appears.
CHANNEL SET UP
-
► CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISI0N:ES]1
LANGUAGE; ENGLISH
PMENU
► CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
PMENU
4 Move the cursor (►) to "'CABLE" with + 0 or - -(V and press SELECT.
The selected position turns red.
CHANNEL SET UP
CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX; OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIU8+ SET UP
PMENU
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5 Using + 0oT-<>, select "ON" or "OFF" and press SELECT.
CHANNEL SET UP
► CABLE: ON
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
PMENU
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6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Presetting channels - autoprogram
You can preset TV channels easily by using the AUTO PROGRAM feature.
Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some
channels may not be broadcasting.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "SET UP" with + O or - O and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
►CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISI0N:E21
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PMENU
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "CHANNEL SET UP" with + O or - O and press
SELECT.
The CHANNEL SET UP menu appears.
CHANNEL SET UP
►CABLE; OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
PMENU
Receivable channels for this
Video/TV
VHF:2-13
UHF: 14 - 69
Cable; 1 -125
Note
If AUTO PROGRAM appears in
black, the Video/TV is set to receive
a video input signal through the
input jacks and you cannot select
AUTO PROGRAM. Press INPUT
SELECT so that a channel number
appears on the screen.
To erase unnecessary channels,
or to add channels
See "Erasing and adding channels"
(page 7).
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4 Move the cursor (►) to "AUTO PROGRAM" with + O or - O and press
SELECT.
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the Video/TV starts
scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all receivable
channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest
numbered channel is displayed.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
To exit AUTO PROGRAM
Press any button.
10 I Getting Started
Changing the menu language
^ -
If you prefer Spanish or French to English, change the menu language with
the following steps.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "SET UP" with + 0 or - 0 and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
►CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISI0N:E2)1
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PMENU
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "LANGUAGE" with + -O or - O and press SELECT.
The language position turns red .
SET UP
CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISI0N:ES)1
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PMENU
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4 Using + 0 or - 0, select the language you want and press SELECT.
The entire menu appears in the selected language.
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CANAL FAVORITO
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►LENGUAJE : ESPAÑOL
PMENU
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5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Getting Started I ^ ^
step 4 — Setting the Clock
Setting the clock automatically
Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your
Video/TV can pick up these time signals to automatically set the clock
(AUTO CLOCK). The AUTO CLOCK feature works only if a channel in
your area is broadcasting a time signal. If your Video/TV cannot pick up
the signals, set the clock manually (page 15).
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "TIMER" with + O or - 0 and press SELECT.
The TIMER menu appears.
TIMER
► CURRENT TIME SET
ONXIFF TIMER
CHANNEL BLOCK
SMENU
Note
If there are only a few channels in
your area that carry time signals,
setting the clock automatically may
take up to about 45 minutes. If
nothing happetts even after you wait
for about 45 minutes, set the dock
manually.
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "CURRENT TIME SET" with + O or - O and press
SELECT.
The CURRENT TIME SET menu appears.
CURRENT TIME SET
►AUTO
MANUAL
PMENU
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4 Move the cursor (►) to "AUTO" with + ■& or - O and press SELECT.
The AUTO CURRENT TIME SET menu appears.
AUTO CURRENT TIMESET
► FULL AUTO
OPTIONS
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5 Move the cursor (►) to "FULL AUTO" with + <1 or - O and press SELECT.
The message "Please turn TV off to receive clock data" appears for 5
seconds.
6 To activate the Auto Clock setting, press POWER to turn the Video/TV
off.
The time signals automatically set the time for your time zone and adjust
for daylight saving time.
*12 I Getting Started
If the clock does not activate
If the €lock is set, but your time zone or daylight saving time is not set
correctly, you can adjust these settings manually. If you live close to a time
zone border, the Video/TV's clock may not match the actual broadcast
times of the programs. To confirm the time zone of the broadcast service,
contact your cable company and set the clock accordingly.
1 Follow steps 1-5 in "Setting the clock automatically" and select
"OPTIONS" in step 5.
The CURRENT TIME SET CHANNEL menu appears.
CURRENT TIME SET CHANNEL
► AUTO
MANUAL CH
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If you know a channel number that carries a time signal
(1) Move the cursor (►) to "MANUAL" with O or - O and press SELECT.
The CH position turns red.
(2) Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the channel number and press SELECT.
Then skip steps 2-5.
Move the cursor (►) to "AUTO" with + •(> or - 0 and press SELECT.
The AUTO CURRENT TIME SET menu appears.
AUTO CURRENT TIME
► TIME ZONE; AUTO
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEAUTO
OK
SET
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "TIME ZONE" with + O or - 0 and press SELECT.
The TIME ZONE menu appears.
TIME ZONE
► AUTO
ATLANTIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
ALASKA
HAWAII
OK
4 Using + O or - 0, select "AUTO". Then move the cursor (►) to "OK," and
press SELECT.
The DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu appears.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
►AUTO
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
OK
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5 Using + 0 or - 0, select "AUTO," "STANDARD TIME," or "DAYLIGHT
^SAVING TIME." (See the table below). Then move the cursor (►) to "OK,"
^and press SELECT.
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AUTO
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Select to set the daylight saving time automatically.
Select if your area does not use daylight saving time.
Select if your area uses daylight saving time.
6 To activate the Auto Clock setting, press POWER to turn the Video/TV
Setting the date and clock enables you to use the timer feature for
recording or automatically tuning the Video/TV on or off.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "TIMER" with + O or - O and press SELECT.
The TIMER menu appears.
3 Move the cursor (►) to "CURRENT TIME SET" with -t 0 or - O and press
SELECT.
The CURRENT TIME SET menu appears.
4 Move the cursor (►) to "MANUAL" with -i- 0 or - 0 and press SELECT.
The CURRENT TIME SET menu appears.
CURRENT TIME SET
►__/
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PMENU
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AM
To display the time
Press DISPLAY.
If you have made a mistake
Press to return to the previous
position.
If the clock has stopped and
is displayed
You have to re-set the clock.
5 Press SELECT to start setting the dock.
The month section turns red.
CURRENT TIME SET
1/
__________________
PMENU
Set the month
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6 Using -K> or - 0, set the month and press SELECT.
The day section turns red.
CURRENT TIME SET
7/1
_____________
PMENU
Set the day
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7 Using + O or - 0 and SELECT, set the day, year, hour and minute in the
same way as in step 6.
CURRENT TIME SET
PMENU
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7:30PM
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8 After setting the minutes, press SELECT.
The dock starts working.
9 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Getting Started I ^ 5
step 5 — Setting Up VCR Plus+
The VCR Plus+ feature allows you to simplify the task of programming
^our Video/TV to make recordings with the timer. Setting up your Video/
TV involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to
on your Video/TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel
(the number that's assigned to that channel in your program guide). To
find the guide channel numbers, look in the "Channel Line-up Chart" in
the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually
looks like the example on the next page.
Setting the guide channel
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (►) to "SET UP" with O or - O and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
►CHANNEL SET UP
FAVORITE CHANNEL
CAPTION VISI0N:K311
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PMENU
Note
If VCR Plus+ SET UP appears in
black, the Video/TV is set to receive
a video input signal through the
input jacks and you cannot select
VCR Plus+ SET UP. Press INPUT
SELECT so that a chaimel number
appears on the screen.
If you have made a mistake
Press to return to the previous
position.
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3 Move the cursor (►) to "CHANNEL SET UP" with + ■(} or - ■O’ and press
SELECT.
The CHANNEL SET UP menu appears.
CHANNEL SET UP
► CABLE; OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
PMENU
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4 Move the cursor (►) to "VCR PIus+ SET UP" with + 0 or - and press
SELECT.
The VCR Plus+ SET UP menu appears.
VCR PIUS+ SET UP
►GUIDE CH - TV CH
CHANNEL LIST
PMENU
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Press SELECT to enter the guide channel number.
The GUIDE CH position turns red.
VCR PIU8+ SET UP
GUIDE CH - TV CH
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CHANNEL LIST
PMENU
Use (0*9] to eel •
guide channel
Then press (ENTER]
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