Sony KV-9PT60 User Manual [en, es]

3-810-578-11 (1)

Trinitron Coior TV

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

KV-9PT50
KV-9PT60

©1995 by Sony Corporation

Warning

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

CAUTION

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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"
u ithin the product's
enclosure that mav 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.

Safety precautions

• For KV-9PT50, operate on 120 V AC, 60
Hz, For KV-OPT60, operate on 120 V
AC or on 12 DC.

• To operate from a car battery, use only
the supplied car battery cord.

• Unpluy the TV from the wall outlet if
you are not going to use it for several
days or more.

• Unplug the car battery cord if you are
not using the T\'.

• To prer ent electric shock, do not use
this polarized AC plug r\ ith an

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

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

CAUTION

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not place

any heating or cooking appliance
beneath the TV.

• 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 permanentK'
imprinted onto the screen. These types
of imprints are not covered by your
warranty because they are the result of
misuse.

• When using the shelf installation

bracket, follow the instruction (p. 5-9) in
the exact order given. If you do not, the
TV may fail from the bracket. (KV-

9PT50 only)

Installation

• To prevent internal heat build-up, do

not block the ventilation openings.

• Do not place the TV in direct sunlight,

near a heater, or where the humiditx is
high.

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 p>ractical.

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
\ pur Sonv dealer regarding this product.

Model No

Serial No.

Table of contents

Welcome! 4

Setting Up

Setting up the KV-9PT50 5

Attaching the TV 5
Removing the TV 9
Using house current 10
Conriecting the supplied telescopic antenna 10

Setting up the KV-9PT60 11

Using house current 11
Using a car battery 11
Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna 12

Cormections 13

Connecting to outdoor antenna 13
Connecting to cable TV system 14
Connecting video equipment 14

Watching a VCR picture 14
Setting up the remote commander 15
Setting cable TV on or off 16
Presetting channels 18

Erasing or adding channels -19 -

Available Features

Functions 20
Adjusting the picture 22

Customizing the channel number buttons 24
Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK) 26

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 27

Specifications 28

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron Color TV, Before
operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.

The instructions in this manual are for the models listed on the front
cover. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at
the rear of your TV.

Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your TV;

• A 181-channel frequency synthesis tuner.

• On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality and other
settings.

• A sleep timer that automatically turns off the TV after the time you
selected.

• An Audio/Video input jack to connect your VCR to the TV.

• Dual mode swivel bracket to attach the TV to a kitchen shelf or
cabinet and to use the TV with the stand (KV-9PT50 only).

• Coiled power cord (KV-9PT50 only).

• Two-way AC/DC power supply (KV-9PT60 only).

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(^Setting Up

Setting up the KV-9PT50

Attaching the TV

You can install the TV to the stand (bracket) in two ways with the
supplied dual mode swiv^el bracket.

To the stand

Caution

Do not install the TV with wet hands, or touch the TV and bracket with wet hands.

H To attach the TV to the stand

1 While holding up the lever, push the slider in the direction of the

arrow.

2 Turn the TV sideways, attach the stand to the TV so that the four

claws of the slider fit in the square-holes on the bottom of the TV.

Square-holes (4)

Claws (4)

Setting up

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3 ® Push the base in the direction of the arrow © until the two rear

claws on the slider touch the back of the square-holes on the
bottom of the TV.

@ To lock the bracket and the TV, pull the slider in the direction of

the arrow @ while holding up the lever without moving the

base.

4 You can rotate the TV about 60° in either direction.

m To attach the TV to a kitchen cabinet

To install the TV to a kitchen cabinet, attach the supplied shelf
installation bracket using the attachment parts shown below. The
bracket attachment instructions differ depending on the cabinet type
(flush or overhanging). Follow the instructions that match your cabinet
type.

Lay the supplied paper pattern on the base of the cabinet (inside or
outside), to ensure the proper 4 inches (101.4 mm) distance between the
wall and the bracket. Drill 4 holes (diameter: 9/32 inches, 7 mm) where
indicated on the pattern. Attach the shelf installation bracket as shown
on the following pages.

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Setting up

Attaching to a flush type cabinet

- 0 M6 X 40

Phillips screws

B Resin washers

• Shelf installation

bracket

■ H M6 nuts [L=5]

Notes

• You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to a cabinet with a base thickness of
less than 3/8 inches (9.53 mm).

• If the cabinet base thickness is over 3/4 inches (19.05 mm), purchase longer screws
(#10-32) and nuts at a hardware supply store.

Attaching to an overhanging type cabinet

0 M6 X 70

Phillips screws

B Resin washers

0 Spacers [L=30]

Shelf installation
bracket

■ B M6 nuts [L=5]

Notes

• The spacer is not needed for the cabinet with an overhang of 0 - 1 inch (0 - 25.4
mm).

• The spacer is needed for the cabinet with an overliang of 1 - 2 inches (25.4 - 51
mm).

• You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to cabinet with an overhang of over
2 1/8 inches (51 mm).

Cautions

• When using the shelf installation bracket to attach the TV to a kitchen shelf or
cabinet, be sure that the bracket is attached level to the .shelf or cabinet base. If the
TV is installed to a bracket that is not level, it may fall from the bracket.

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not place anv heating or cooking appliance beneath
TV.

Setting up

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1 Attach the stopper to the slider.

2 While holding down the lever, pull the slider in the direction of the

arrow.

3 Attach the TV temporarily to the slider so that two claws of the

bracket base fit in the square-holes located inside of the TV's knob.

4 While holding down the lever, push the slider in the direction of the

arrow so that the claws of the stopper fit in the ventilation hole of
the TV' cabinet.

Make sure that the bracket and the TV are locked completely.

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Setting up

5 You can rotate the TV about 60° in either direction. Be sure to rotate

the TV slowly and gently.

Caution

• Take care that a child doe.s not hang on the TV or pull it forcibly.

Removing the TV

H To remove the TV from the stand

1 While holding up the lever, push the slider in the direction of the

arrow to unlock the bracket and the TV.

2 Remove the TV from the stand.

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m To remove the TV from the bracket

*1 While holding down the lever, pull the slider in the direction of the

arrow to unlock the bracket and the TV.

2 Pull the TV toward you to remove the TV from the bracket.

Caution

• If you do not support the TV as illustrated, the TV mav fail when it separates from
the bracket.

Setting up

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Using house current

(Rear of TV)

to a wall outlet
(120 VAC)

Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna

1 Insert the antenna into the receptacle on the TV, and twist to ensure

a secure fit.

When attaching the TV to the stand (table use)

Antenna
receptacle

2 Attach the antenna connector to the VHF/UHF terminal.

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Setting up

Setting up the KV-9PT60

Using house current

(Rear of TV)

■ VHF-UHE j |®(°j)
ACi|^2av

s

to AC IN 120 V

Using a car battery

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AC power cord (supplied)

to a wall outlet
(120 VAC)

Notes

• For car use, the TV is designed for negative grouixi 12 V DC operation only.

• Use only the supplied car batter\' cord manufactured bv Sony. Polarity of the
plugs of other manufactures mav be different.

> When you aren't using the TV, remox'e the car batter\- cord from the cigarette

lighter socket.

Setting up

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Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna

1 Insert the antenna into the receptacle on the TV, and twist to ensure

a secure fit.

2 Attach the antenna connector to the VHF/UHF terminal.

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Connections

Select one of the two ways to connect the TV to the antenna and/or
cable system. It is recommended to connect an outdoor antenna or a
cable TV system for better picture quality.

Connecting to outdoor antenna

Connect the antenna cable to the VHF-UHF antenna terminal. If the
antenna cable cannot be connected directly to the jack, follow one of the
diagrams below, depending on the type of cable you have.

Notes

• Do not use tools to attach the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal. Doing so may
damage the terminal.

• Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter. Remove the splitter
before attaching the appropriate connector.

• If the U/V mixer is used, snow and noise ma\' appear in the picture when viewing

cable TV channels over 37.

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> VHF only

or

. VHF/UHF

m

-VHF
and

. UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

75-ohm coaxial cable

To attach an F-type connector, see "Attaching
an F-type connector to the antenna cable."

VHF/UHF -

Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

Setting up

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Connecting to cable TV system

If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, follow
example

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. If not, follow example

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Connecting video equipment

Before connecting, turn off the power on all equipment.

Connecting a VCR or 8mm video camera

When connecting stereo equipment, use the VMC-920MS (not supplied) connecting
cable (stereo <—► monaural).

Watching a VCR picture

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press TV/VIDEO so that "VIDEO" appears on the screen.

To return to TV mode

Press TV /VIDEO so that a channel number appears on the screen.

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Setting up

Setting up the remote commander

Install two size AA batteries (supplied) as shown.

Notes

• MatcKThe + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on it or let it
get wet.

• Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the

humidity is high.

Instructions in this manual are based on the remote commander. You
can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those
on the remote commander.

Setting up

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Setting cable TV on or off

If the TV is connected to a cable TV system, then the factory setting
CABLE ON is correct. If the TV is not connected, set CABLE to OFF.

Note

If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears

automatically.

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears.

MENU

►VIDEO

SET UP

Use

Exits

2 Press A+ or V- on the remote commander to move the cursor (► ) on

the screen to SET UP. To select that function, press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.

SET UP

r+\(R)

V

(U

Note

If CABLE appears in black, the TV is set to video input and CABLE cannot
be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel number appears.

RETURN

►CABLE: ON

AUTO program
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTI ON/GUI DE
CH BLOCK
UMENU

Use ^[RETWil ExitHOl

3 Set CABLE to ON or OFF.

(1) If the cursor is not beside CABLE, press A+ or V- to move the

cursor and press RETURN.

RETURN

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Setting up

(2) Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF.

(3) Press RETURN.

RETURN

4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

MENU

SET UP
►CABLE: OFF

AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTION/GUIDE
CH BLOCK
3MENU

Use iHS Exi tlS®

Setting up

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