Sony KV-24FV10 User Manual

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Color TV

Operating Instructions

3-866-871-22

KV-20FV10
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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PRECAUCION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

Reft« SERVICING 10 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangeroui
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 anc
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

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Note to the CATV 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 poin
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 inti

the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your dealer.

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

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 functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen fo
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 o
station logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty
because they are the results of misuse.

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

1''

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

^ You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 ec]uipment 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.
□ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
□ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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

Protecting the TV

□ 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.

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

ENERGY STAR® is a registered mark.

/ As an Energy Star ‘ Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product

I O® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL)

The (#) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from
SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and forcing patents pending.

The word 'SRS' and the SRS symbol (#) are registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of
BBE Sound, Inc.

models meets the Energy Star ' guidelines for energy efficiency.

Contents

Introduction

Trinitron® Color TV Features
Batteries for the Remote Control

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

Connecting Your TV

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

Connecting Additional Equipment

Using the Remote Control

and Basic Functions

Setting up the TV Automatically
Quick Start to the Menus

Using the Menus

Using the VIDEO menu
Using the AUDIO J* menu
Using the TIMER menu
Using the SET UP menu
Using PARENTAL CONTROL

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Other Information

Programming the Remote Control
Troubleshooting

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

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

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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:
□ Flat CRT — For optimal picture quality.

□ PARENTAL CONTROL— A tool for parents to help monitor what their

children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

□ FAVORITE CHANNEL — Instant access to your favorite channels with

the touch of a button.

□ Universal Remote Control — Program your remote control to operate

your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver or DVD
player.

□ Trilingual Menus — Choose English, French or Spanish menus.
□ Energy Star — A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.
□ S VIDEO — A video input that offers enhanced picture quality.

□ 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.

□ 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.

User Guide

Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the
following illustration as a guide.

^ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote

control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out.

Remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage if you
will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time.

Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment,
(see page 29).

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,
satellite 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.

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 CATV cable

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

VHP only 75-ohm
VHF/UHF coaxial cable

or

Cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

3Q>-

VHF only 300-ohm twin

or lead cable

UHF only

or

VHF/UHF Antenna connector

VHF

and

UHF

75-ohm
coaxial cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

<D—c®

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

300-ohm twin
lead cable

If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, it will be necessary to
adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.

User Guide

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Connecting Additional Equipment

TV and VCR

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.

^ To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as

set on the rear of your VCR).

(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 '
button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

^ For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AA/ cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

, TV/VIpp

Connecting Your TV

TV and Cable Box

TV

1

From
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 VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

^ 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 FIX feature on page 20.

User Guide

TV, VCR, and Cable box

TV

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.

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 "q“
button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

^ For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AN cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

Connecting Your TV

TV and Digital Satellite Receiver

TV

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

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.

^ You can use the button to switch between the satellite receiver and TV.

^ For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AN cable.

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

User Guide

TV, Digital Satellite Receiver and VCR

Satellite

antenna

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

the satellite receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to

VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on your VCR to

VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your

satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.

TV

5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your

VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

^ To view from the satellite or VCR, select the video input to which your

satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing on the remote
control.

Connecting Your TV

Connecting a Camcorder

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

Connecting a DVD Player

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

(Rear of TV)

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

User Guide

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.

^ Set your stereo to the chosen line input. See page 16 for additional audio

setup instructions.

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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
POWER

FUNCTION

MUTING

SYSTEM OFF

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE MODE

SLEEP

MTS/SAP

DISPLAY

Description

Press when you want to turn
connected equipment on and off.

Press when you want to control
connected equipment with your
remote control.

Instantly turns off the sound.
Press again or press ¡yy to restore

sound.
Powers off all Sony equipment at

once.
Cycles through available video

inputs.
Moves the cursor in the on

screen menus. Press the arrow
buttons to move the cursor, press
the center button to select or
access an option.

Cycles through the available
VIDEO MODE settings.

Turns the TV off automatically in
approximately 30, 60 or 90
minutes. Cancel by pressing until
SLEEP OFF appears.

Cycles through the Multi
channel TV Sound (MTS)
options: STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Programming), MONO.

Press once to show current time,
(if set) and channel number.
Press again to activate CAPTION
VISION settings, if available. To
cancel, press again until
DISPLAY OPE appears.

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User Guide

@

CD

TV/SAT

JUMP

GUIDE

MENU

RESET

CODE SET

Cycles through available AUTO
VOLUME settings (see page 16).

Alternates back and forth
between the last two channels
selected with the (o)-@ buttons.

Brings up the custom guide of
your satellite receiver.

Displays the on-screen menu.
Press again to exit the menu at
any time.

Press to return to factory settings
while in the on-screen menu.

Use to program your remote
control to operate connected
video equipment, (see page 29).

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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

Setting Up the TV Automatically

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

POWER

1 Press (0) to turn on the TV, the initial setup screen appears.

AUTO PROGRAM
EXIT

First please connect

cable/antenna

CH CH

2

Press © to AUTO PROGRAM or © to exit.

[CH+]
[CH-1

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User Guide

Quick Start to the Menus

The following settings are available in your on-screen menus:

Menu

VIDEO

UH)

MODE: VIVID
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS"«

COLOR

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HUE
SHARPNESS i"i
OMENU

Move ISIS Select CD Exit CD

Make adjustments to your

picture settings.

AUDIO

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TREBLE
BASS iiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiii

BALANCE

AUTO VOLUME; OFF

©

SPEAKER: ON
AUDIO OUT: VARIABLE

OPTIONS
OMENU

MoveSiS Select GD Exit €5»

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Change your audio settings.

TIMER

OjII

DAYLIGHT SAVING:YES
CURRENT TIME SET

i

ON/OFF TIMER
DMENU

*■©

Move fflS Select O ExitSD

SET UP

(ED

CHANNEL SET UP
PARENTAL CONTROL

VIDEO LABEL
CAPTION VISION: CC1

©

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
TILT CORRECTION: 0
DEMO
OMENU

MoveBB SeiectCD Exit CD

Program your channels.

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OPTIONS

► MTS: STEREO

EFFECT: OFF
OMENU

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The OPTIONS menu offers
customized audio features.

Set the clock on your TV,
(CURRENT TIME SET) and
program scheduled viewing
using the ON/OFF TIMER.

CHANNEL SET UP

► FAVORITE CHANNEL

CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
DMENU

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The CHANNEL SET UP

provides further options for
setting up your channels.

^ 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 Press S"-

2 Use the -O or O buttons to highlight an option.

3 Press CE) to access the menu.

Using the VIDEO menu

VIDEO

OH

MODE: VIVID
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BRIGHTNESS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«iiiii'
COLOR iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'

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HUE
SHARPNESS iiii«i«irai«»i«i«'
OMENU

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Exit^

MODE:

Custom picture

settings

Item

VIVID: Select for enhanced picture and contrast.

STANDARD: Select for a standard picture.

MOVIE: Select for a darker picture for movie viewing.

Press 0 to
PICTURE Decrease picture contrast
BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

Darken the picture
Decrease color intensity

HUE Increase the red tones
SHARPNESS Soften the picture

Press b to

Increase picture contrast
Brighten the picture
Increase color saturation
Increase the green tones
Sharpen the picture

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User Guide

Using the AUDIO J menu

AUDIO

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TREBLE iiiiiiimiiKiiiiKiKi
BASS iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii

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

AUTO VOLUME; OFF

©

SPEAKER; ON
AUDIO OUT; VARIABLE
OPTIONS

OMENU

Move®® Select • Exit®

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AUTO VOLUME

Stabilizes volume

Adjust left or right to adjust higher pitched sound.
Adjust left or right to adjust low pitched sound.
Adjust left or right to emphasize speaker balance.

ON; Select to stabilize the volume when changing

channels.

OFF: Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off.

SPEAKER

Custom selection
of audio output
source

AUDIO OUT

ON; Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with

or without a separate stereo system.

OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the

TV's sound only through external audio system speakers.
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 o for a direct selection of AUTO VOLUME settings.

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OPTIONS menu

Using the Menus

OPTIONS

►MTS: STEREO

EFFECT: OFF

OMENU

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Exito

MTS STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

Multi-Channel SAP: Listen to bilingual broadcast or other Second Audio
TV Sound Programs (SAP).

MONO: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.

EFFECT SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for

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

programs, (KV-20FV10 only).

SIMULATED: Adds a surround-like effect to mono

programs.

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.

For direct MTS settings, press the

button on your remote control.

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User Guide

Using the TIMER menu

TIMER

(HD

DAYLIGHT SAVING:YES
CURRENT TIME SET

ON/OFF TIMER

DMENU

■©

Move SO Selectc-J ExilQ

DAYLIGHT YES: Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Savings.
SAVING NO: Select in fall at the end of Daylight Savings.

CURRENT With the menu open;
TIME SET 1 Press C3D.

2 Press 0 or '0 to cycle through the days, then press C2D.
3 Press O or O until the current hour is displayed, then

press cs.

4 Press 0 or ■!> until the current minute is displayed, then

press CEi.

ON/OFF TIMER

Scheduled

viewing

CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before the
ON / OFF TIMER menu is available.

With the menu open:

1 Press cs.
2 Press 0 or 0 until the desired day or range of days is

displayed, then press cs.

3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on by

pressing <> or O and the CE>, (for hour and minutes).

4 Press 0 or ■<> to set the duration, up to 6 hours, then press

CE).

5 Press 0 or 0 to set the channel and press CEi.

^ When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be

cleared.

^ Any loss of power will cause the ON/OFF TIMER settings to be cleared.

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Using the SET UP J menu

SETUP

rrm

CHANNEL SET UP

PARENTAL CONTROL
VIDEO LABEL
CAPTION VISION: CC1

©

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION: 0

DEMO

DMENU

Move Si5 Select CD Exit

Using the Menus

PARENTAL

CONTROL

The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several
options for programming the TV to block shows based on
their rating, (see page 22).

VIDEO LABEL

Label connected
equipment

With the VIDEO LABEL window open:

1 Press 0 or 0 to access the input you want to label and

press cs.

2 Press 0 or {!■ to choose a label and press cs.

CAPTION

VISION

Closed-

Captioning

Press the

LANGUAGE

CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue of a program.
TEXT1,2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.
XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about

the network and current program, if available.

Dis^Y button to activate your CAPTION VISION setting.

Display all menus in your language of choice.

1 Point cursor at LANGUAGE and press ce>.

2 Using the 0 or 0 buttons, highlight desired language and

press CE).

TILT Press t> or 0 to correct any tilt of the picture by -5 and +5,
CORRECTION press <3D to activate.

DEMO Select to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

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User Guide

CHANNEL SET UP menu

CHANNEL SET UP

► FAVORITE CHANNEL

CABLE: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
DMENU

Move 5)B Select CD

Exit®

FAVORITE

CHANNEL

Quick access
to favorite
channels

With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open:

1 Use the ■!> or -!> buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL,

(selecting AUTO will display the last five channels
accessed by the (o)-@ buttons).

2 Select the position (1-5) where you want to program a

channel.

3 Using the 0 or 0 buttons, select the desired channel.
4 Press c®, the TV will change to the channel entered.

^ To use FAVORITE CHANNEL: Exit all menus and press CB. Press o or O to

move the cursor to the desired channel number and press CB.

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.

^ FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be used when CHANNEL FIX is set.

AUTO Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your TV. It

PROGRAM will cycle through all available channels and program any

receivable channels.

CHANNEL Use this feature after you run AUTO PROGRAM to skip

SKIP/ADD unwanted channels or add new ones.

1 Use the 0 or O buttons to access the desired channel.
2 Press CD to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be

available).

20

Using the Menus

CHANNEL
CAPTION 1

Label up to 12
channels with

their call letters

With the CHANNEL CAPTION window open:

Press 03, then press ■!> or <!■ until you reach the desired
channel number.

2

Press 03 to activate the channel.
Press O or 0 to display the first call letter or number of

3

the caption and press 03 to select it. When finished,

press 03 to activate.

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User Guide

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Using PARENTAL CONTROL

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.

TV RATINGS

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

TV RATINGS
► TV-Y: -

Age -

TV-Y7: - FV_
TV-G: ­TV-PG: _ D_
TV-14: _ D_
TV-MA: _

OMENU

Select category

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L_ S V

S V

L_

L_ S V

ExitSS

- Content

Age
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G

Defined as

All children
Directed to older children
General audience

TV-PG Parental Guidance

suggested

TV-14 Parents Strongly

Contents
FV
D

L
S

V Violence

Defined as

Fantasy Violence
Suggestive

dialogue
Strong language
Sexual situations

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.

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Using the Menus

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

MOVIE RATINGS
► G:

PG:
PG-13: _

NC-17: _
^MENU

Select rating
Move®S Select Exit®

X No one 17 and under admitted

UNRATED

(U.S. models only)

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

VIEW ALL
BLOCK TV
BLOCK

MOVIE
BLOCK

BOTH

View all unrated programs
Block all unrated TV programs
Block all unrated movies

Block all unrated
programming

CUSTOM RATINGS

TV RATINGS

MOVIE RATINGS

►UNRATED: VIEW ALL

DMENU

Select category
Move Bffl Select'

Exit®™)

! If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the

following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs
and weather.

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User Guide

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ENGLISH RATINGS

(Canadian models only)

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

Rating Defined as

C
C8+
G
PG

Children
Children 8 years and older
General programming
Parental Guidance

14+ Viewers 14 and older
18+

Adult programming

ENGLISH RATINGS
► C;

C8+: _
G:
PG:
14+:
18+:
OMENU

Select rating
Move®® Select •

FRENCH RATINGS

(Canadian models only)

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

Rating Defined as
C General

8 ans+

Not recommended for younger
children

13 Not recommended for children

ans+ under age 13

16 Not recommended for ages

ans+ under 16
18 This program is restricted to

ans+

adults

FRENCH RATINGS
► G:

8 ans+: _
13 ans+: ­16 ans+: ­18 ans+: _
:)MENU

Select rating
Move SIS Select TO

Exit®

Exito

U.S.A

RATINGS

(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 £3 menu, point the cursor to PARENTAL CONTROL

and press od, (you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any
future access into PARENTAL CONTROL).

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Using the Menus

2 Press ciD, then use the ®-@ buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

PARENTAL CONTROL

PASSWORD:

Use [0-9] buttons to
enter new four-digit
password

MoveBS Select Exit^

^ Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. In the event that you forget your

password, please see page 33.

3 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

OMENU

MoveBiS Select C±3 Exit(^

1 Point the cursor to PARENTAL LOCK and press ctd.
2 Using the ■!> or 0- buttons, highlight ON and press m to activate.

Setting the RATING

If you are not familiar wifh 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 gd.

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2 Using the O or O buttons, select the desired rating and press cs.

PARENTAL CONTROL

PARENTAL LOCK: ON

RATING: YOUTH
CHANGE PASSWORD
OMENU

Movefflffl Select-

Exit®

Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of;
CHILD TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), G (Canadian models

only)

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

only)

CUSTOM Select to set more restrictive ratings.

Using the CUSTOM menu

You should be familiar with the rating systems before atfempting 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 it or <!■ to highlight CUSTOM and

press c®.

2 Using the t> or 0 buttons, select the desired rating category and

press C2D.

3 Use 0 or o to select the maximum rating or content and press cs.

4 Press O or o to block (fi) or unblock ( _ ) the rating or content and

press <20.

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

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Using the Menus

Resetting your password

1 Use the O or {> buttons to move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD

and press ce>.

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

□ Press O on the remote control, then use the buttons to enter your

password,

A Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn

PARENTAL LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your PARENTAL LOCK 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

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

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

n CODE SET

I

Press CD .

j-) VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE /t^t TX T/^HTT/^X T\

Press CD or CD (FUNCIION).

Z

3 Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following

chart.

- ENTER

4 Press O .

VCR codes

Sony

Admiral
(M.VVard)

Aiwa 338, 344

Audio Dynamic

Broksonic 319, 317
Canon 309, 308
Citizen 332
Craig 302, 332
Criterion
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia 304
Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318,

Fisher 330, 335
Funai
General Electric
Go Video 322, 339, 340
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338
Instant Replay 309, 308

301, 302, 303

327

314, 337

315
304, 338, 309
341, 312, 309
314, 336, 337

341

338
329, 304, 309

JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314,

JVC

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsibishi/MGA
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC
Olympic
Optimus

Panasonic
Pentax 305, 304
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311,

336, 337
314, 336, 337, 345, 346,

347
314, 336, 332, 337
332, 305, 330, 335, 338

332
309, 335
305, 304
323, 324, 325, 326

314, 336, 337
309, 308
327

308, 309, 306, 307

308, 309
308, 309, 310
308
308, 309, 306

312, 313, 310, 329

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VCR codes

Realistic

Sansui
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323,

Sharp 327, 328 Toshiba 312, 311
Shintom 315 Wards
Signature 2000

(M.Ward)
SV2000 338
Sylvania

309, 330, 328, 335, 324,
338

314 Tashiro 332
322, 313, 321 Tatung
330, 335

324, 325, 326

338, 327 Yamaha

308, 309, 338, 310

Symphonic 338

314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 338, 337
Technics

Zenith 331

309, 308

327, 328, 335, 331, 332

314, 330, 336, 337

Cable box codes

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

Jerrold/G. I.

Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Hughes
Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta

Tocom

Zenith 212, 213

201, 202, 203, 204, 205,

206, 207, 208, 218

209, 210, 211
216,217

Laser Disc Player codes

Sony 701

Panasonic 704, 710

Pioneer

702 Pioneer

Satellite receiver codes

Sony

General Electric

Hitachi 805

Panasonic 803
RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808
Toshiba 806, 807

801 (preset code for

remote control
802

804

DVD codes

Sony
Panasonic

RCA

Toshiba 754

751
753
752
755

^ 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.

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Other Information

^ 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

VTR/OVD

CD

®-®

CH CH

© G

►

■

-<◄ or ^

II

• and ►

at the same time

TV/VTR

+0

To

Power on the VCR

Select channels directly
Change channels

Play video tape
Stop
Search forward or backward
Pause
Record

Change between VCR and TV inputs

Operating a DVD

Press

VTR/DVD

CD

®-®

CH CH

0 ©

►

■

II

0, 0, O, Ii>

MENU

C3

To

Power on the DVD

Select chapters directly

Search chapters forward or backward

Play DVD
Stop
Pause
Move the cursor in the menu

Display the DVD menu

Operating a Laser Disc

Press

VTR/DVD

CD

CH CH
©0

►

■

II

To

Power on the laser disc

Search chapters forward or backward

Play disc
Stop
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
picture, good
sound

Good picture. □

□ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for

□

more fhan a few minutes, call your local service center.
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).

Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly

□

into the remote control.
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.

□
□ Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 15).

Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 15).

□

Check the antemaa and / or cable connections (page 3).

□

Press so that MUTING disappears from the

no sound screen (page 11).

Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to

□

SAP (page 16).

No coior

Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 15).

□

Oniy snow □ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu
appears on the
screen

(page 20).
□ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
□ Make sure the channel selected is currently

broadcasting.

Dotted lines or □ Adjust the antenna.
stripes

Doubie images

Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.

□

Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,

which can interfere with TV reception.

Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.

□

or ghosts

Cannot receive □
higher number

channels (UHF)
when using an

Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the SET UP menu

(page 20).
□ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not

presently in the memory (page 20).

antenna

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Other Information

Cable stations □ 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 □ 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 □ 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
Channel coverage
Antenna
Picture tube

Power requirements
Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

KV-20FV10

Screen size

Inputs/outputs

Speaker output
Power Consumption

Dimensions
(W/H/D)

Mass

KV-24FV10

Screen size

Inputs/ outputs

Speaker output
Power Consumption

Dimensions
(W/H/D)

Mass
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

American TV standard/NTSC
VHP: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125
75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

FD Trinitron®

120 V, 60 Hz

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Remote Control RM-Y168

Antenna dipole
Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,
YC-15V/30V RK74A
U/V mixer EAC-66

Visible screen size: 20 inch measured diagonally
Actual tube size: 21 inch measured diagonally

2 video, 2 audio

1 S VIDEO
1 AUDIO OUT

1 headphone jack

5 Wx2
125 W when in use

1 W in standby
562 x 466 X 503 mm

(22 '/sx IS VkX W-’/jin.)

27 kg (59 lbs.)

Visible screen size: 24 inch measured diagonally
Actual tube size: 25 inch measured diagonally

2 video, 2 audio

1 S VIDEO
1 AUDIO OUT

1 headphone jack

10 Wx2
150 W when in use

1 W in standby

652 X 524.3 X 467.3 mm
(25’/4x20 “/,f.xl8Y„,in.)

37 kg (87 lbs. 9oz)

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index

AUDIO J' menu 16
AUTO PROGRAM 20
AUTO VOLUME CONTROL 16

Battery Installation 2
BRIGHTNESS 15

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

DAYLIGHT SAVING 18
DEMO 19
DVD codes 30

E

ENGLISH RATINGS 24

F

FAVORITE CHANNEL 1, 20
FRENCH RATINGS 24

H

HUE 15

L

LANGUAGE 19
Laser Disc Player codes 30

M

Menus

AUDIO i 16
SETUP 19
TIMER 18

VIDEO -: 15
MOVIE RATING 23
MTS 17

MONO 17

SAP 17

STEREO 17

0

ON/OFF TIMER 1,18

P

PARENTAL CONTROL 22
Password

Entering 24
Lost 33

PICTURE 15

RATINGS

ENGLISH 24

FRENCH 24
MOVIE 23
TV 22
UNRATED 23
U.S.A. 24

Remote Control 11

SET UP menu 19

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SHARPNESS 15
Specifications 34

TIMER menu 18
Troubleshooting 32
TV Features 1
TV RATING 22
TILT CORRECTION 19

U.S.A. RATINGS 24
UNRATED 23

VCR codes 29
VIDEO ! ' menu 15
VIDEO MODE 15

VIVID 15
STANDARD 15
MOVIE 15

VIDEO LABEL 19

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