Sony Trinitron KV-20M42, Trinitron KV-20S90, Trinitron KV-13M42 Operating Instructions Manual

SONY: _o81._54.21

Trinitron °

Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV- 13M42
KV-20M42
KV-20S90

I

© 2001 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

A his 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 operatingand maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

Note to the CAW Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82t)_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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I.j Opera|e the TV only on 120 V AC.
I.j One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit

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

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

personnel before operating it further.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness
and contrast funclions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen
for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same channel can cause
the imprint of slafion logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by
your warranty because they are the results of misuse.

NOTIFICATION

T_s equipment has _n t_ted and formal _ comfy with be limi_ _r a Class Bdigi_l
device p_rsuant _ Part I5 of the FCC RMes, Thee Iimi_ a_ede_ed _ pro_de

i_as_mable prc'4_tiorl a_ainst havr_lf_] inter fer_mee irt a res,ld_n tial instdllatic_n, This

equipm_mt g_nerate_ _ses_ and can radiate radio E_-quency energy and, if not installed and
used in acc_rrdance wife the instvact_ons, may ca_ _, harmf_i inter feb.nee with radio

communications. However; fh_re is no guarant_ that interferen_ will not _ccur in a
paff_cular installation. [f this equipment does cause han_ttlI inte_'fe_nce t_ radio or
television reception, which can be det_vmined by turning th_ eqtfipm_mt off and on, th_
user is eneo mrag_.4 to t_y to eorr_.ct the intefferen_* by one or mc_re Ot the following

iFlea$1/[_i4

-1 Reori_mI or relocate th£ receiving antennas.

-1 ln¢-n2ase the separation between fhe equipm_nt and receive.

-1 Connect the eqMpm_nt into an outlet on a drcuit different from that to whidh the

_.'¢_ ve_*is connect_KL

-1 Consult the dealer _r an exp_¢ed radio!TV technldan tbr help.

Protecting the W

i_l _ prevent i_te_nal heat bMld-ap, do not bl_k the venfilafi_ _p_Mngs.

-I Do not instal] [he TV in a hot c_ ih_m_id place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or
m_chaMcal vibra ti_n.

Note on Caption Vision

T_s _Ievi_on receiver provides display of tel_wision closed cap_oning in accoMance w_th

§ 15119 of fhe FCC rut-s.

Use of this television tbr other than p_ivate viewing of programs broadcast on U_IF o,r %r[tF
or {ransmit_x_ by cable compaMes for the u_ _of the general pffblic may require

au fho_izafion fl'c_n the broadcastev-_:able company and!c_ program ow_'.

Owner's Record

The model and sc,rlal number,s a_' kx:at_t on th_ front cover ot this mammal and the _ear ot
yc_t_rT_;q

Trademarks and Copyrights

ENERGY STA_ _ is a registered ma_k.

ASan ENERGYSTAR_ _ r_'_r,5Oily_S _eterminedteat thisproductor product

mod_lm_etstE_ E_Y S_ _g_id_iin_ forenergyeffkien_y,

Important Safeguards

F_ yoar pmt_, please mad them inst_ions ¢ompletel_ and i_p this manual _*

l:utu_ _!!:erence, Camffffly obsm've and comply wffh all wamings_ capetians and initiations
placed on the seL or descrd_'d in the opiating inst_!uctions or _21_rice manual

WARNING

guard against i_ ury_the f_lowing baMc sa f_ly preeauiion._ sh_uld be obsL_rved in _e

installation, use_ and sevvidng of the set.

Use
Power Sources

This _t sho_aldbe operat¢,d only from the
type of power som:ce indicated on the

_rial!model plate. If you am not sure ot
the type of dectrlcal power supplicd to
your home, consult your dealer or local

power compan?:_For th_e _ d_._igned to
opec'ate from bat_e_'ypow_% refer to the

opel*ating insiructlons,

For the set with a polarized ACpower
cord plug

This plug will fit into the pow_._routlet only
one wa> This is asalety featm_, [f you am
un_fble to insert the plug Kdly into the

oufleL try reve_*Ongthe plug. I1:_hepl_g
shou]d shlI fail k_fig contact your

dectrician to have a swiiable oaflet
installed, Do not defeat the safety p*lrpose

of the pdm:ized [5lug by fordng it in,

Grounding or Polarization

This set is ¢q_lipped with a polarized AC
power cord plwg (a plug having one blade

wide1' [hart the other), or with a three-wire
gTo unding tyT*e plllg (a pl_Jg having a {him

pin for grounding),
Fallow the instrt_cticms bdow:

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire
grounding type ACplug

_is plug _I1 only _ inLoag_oundin_

type powe_ outlet= This is a salaty teatu_e.
I1:yogaare anable to ins_,_ the [51uginto the
oufleL contact your elect-rician to have a

suiDible ot_flet installed Do not defeat the
salk,ty pro:pose ot the grounding ping,

Overloading

Do not overload walI o ufk'ts_ extension
cords or conv_mi_mce receptacles beyond
their capacity, $in¢_ this can res_llt in fire or

eleetric shock, Always turn the sei off
when it is noi to be n_'d. _,%_m the sei is

left anatlended and _.mll_Kt tbr long
periods of fime_ unplug K/tom the wall
outlet as a praeaution against the

possibiliiy of an ink_nal malfzmefion fhat
¢ou]d ¢raate a fire hazard

Cleaning

Unplug the set from fhe wail outlet before
eleanlng or polishing it, Do not use liq_aid

cleaners or a_ro_l cleaners, Use a cloth
Iighfly dampened wiih water lot deanlng

the exterior of the _t.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push 6bi_'cts of any kind into the s_
through the ¢dbinei slots as ihey may teuch
dangerous voilage poinis or _hort out paris

thai could _'s_lll in afira or electric gh_k
Never spill liquid of any kind cm the sO.

If a snapping or popping sound from a _"
_'L is cantimmus or frequent while the TV
is opm'aimg; unplug the TV and c_msult
your deah_ or _,rvlee technician. IL is

n_nnal lot sc_ne TV _'ts to make
oeeasionaI snapping or popping sovmds,

part_c_llarly whim being Ira:ned an or off,

Attachments

_hemanufac_e_ as thW m_ cau_

haT_rds,

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do noi _lse power-line operat_.,d _,ts near
water' -- lPr exampl< near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, c_r laundry tub, in

a wel ba_,ment, or near a swimming pooI,
etc.

Accessories

Do not t;,la_, the s_ on _n uns_ble cart,
stand_ tripod, bracket, _bl_ or ._helL _e
_t may _1_ causing _ri_ls ini_ry _ a

child or an ad_*l_ and ._rio_*s d_mage t_
_he set. U_ only a cart _rr_and

recommended by the mamlfactxl_,r lot the
specific model ot _" any mounting of the
prod_lct should ILqlow fhe man_._t_cl_arer's

insh:ucLion_, and shou]d use _ mounting
accesac_ryt_.'commend_t by lhe

mano ]acl_aI_l'. An applianee and car[
comb_natmn should be moved with care.

Quick stops, e×cesaive force, and unev*m
s_lr faces may cause fhe appliance, _nd cart

comblnat_on tx_overturn.

Never place lhe set in a confined
space, such as a bookcase, or builNn

cabinet, unless proper ve_tilal_ol_ is
t_rovided,

Do not place lhe set near or ove_ a
radiator or heat register, or where it
is exposed to dire¢l _unlight,

Ventilation

The .Mots a_d openings in the cdbine_ _nd
in the ba_k or bottom o-t_ provided f_r
necessary ventilation 'Ib enst_ reli_ible
ope_*atlon at the _'t, and lo protect ii fTom
overheating, _hese Nots and c,peni n g._;must

nm_er b_,blc_ked or covered,

* Never cove* the slot_ and openings

with a cloth or other materials,

Power-Cord Protection

not allow any_ing _ _st on or roll

over the powe_ cord_ and do not place the
_'t w-hm_ the powe_ cm:d is s_abiect _o wear

or dbc__',

* Never block lhe slols and ope_*ings

by placing _he set on a bed, sofa, rug
o_ othe* similar surface,

Grounding or Polarization

This s_ may be equipped with a p_ariz_'d eliminating current llne ping (a plug h_wing one
Made wider than other), This plug will fit into _he power otlflet only one way. This is a
saleiy feature, I{you ar_:_trouble toin_,r t the plug f_llly int_ the o_ltlet_ try reversing the

_Yiug,If fhe plug should still fail l_ fit, c_ntact yc_l electrician to r_-place yc_lr obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety p_lrpo_, of _he pNm:i/_Kt plug

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

if an out_:!oor antenna is ins_lled_ lollow the precaufiort_ b_ow. An outdoor ant_-nna
s_tem should not be k_at_'d in the vicinity ot overhead power lines or _h_-r elecMe ]ighi or

power cieeult_, or where ii can come in eonk_ct with such power ]in_s or drcc_lk_.

_IEN rNSTALLING AN OU'I_?OR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTNEME CARE SHOL_D
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCIt IK)%rER LrNTS OR CTRCL_ AS

CONTACT Wl_I1T'IX|EM IS ALMC_T TNWARIA BLY FATAL.

sur_ the ant_mna system is grc_mded so as to provide _me protection agairtsi voltage

s_rg_ and b_ili-np st_ tlc charges, Section 810 of _he Na tlcn_aI Elect-rical Code (N_C) in USA
and _on 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides informa_cn_ with t_pect

to p_:oper grounding of the mast and s_pp_r t_ng st_uct_re, grounding of the lead-in wi_, to
an antenna disffharge unit, size ot grounding conductors, Iteration ot antenna di_hm:ge unit,
connection _o grc_mding electTod_s, and veqt_irem,_nts for fhe grocmding ffleclmde.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Ref_r _ _e_ 54-300of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding,

N_ C _ NATIONAL F;L_T_;C _ODE

Lightning

Fo_ added protect:k_n for this tNevlsion receiver during alightning storm_ or wh_n it is Ief_
unatK_nded and u m_'d for long pm'iods of t-lme,tmplug i_ fTom the wall outlet and

di_nn_'ct _he antenna, This will prevent damage to fhe rt, c_ver d_e to lightning and
power-line surges,

Service

DamageRequiringService

Un_ug the _t f_m me wail _1_ and

refer s_vicing 1o qualified _rvice
pel_nneI under the IhqJow_ng c_ndi_ions:

* When the power cord or phlg is

damaged or frayed,

* If liquid has been spilled into the sei

or objecls have fallen into lhe
produd,

When the set exhibiis a distinct
€t_a_ge in performance -- this

indicates a need for service,

Servicing

n_ at_pt _ s_i_e the s_ _u_f

_nce _'_i_ the ¢_inet may expose yml

to dartge1!ous voltage or ott_ hazards.
_v_fer al] _l_¢iclng to ql.lalified service
pers<_nnel

If the set has been exposed to rain or
water,

Replacement Parts

_Then mplac_ment parts are required, be
su_.! the s_vice t_x:hnldan certifies in

wMfing that he has _1_,d_,piacem_m I parts
sp_x:ifled by fhe man_afact_.irer that have the

_me characteristics as the original parts,
Unauthorized substitutions may r_wl_ in

fi_, dectric sh_k. or othe_ hazards,

If the sei has been subject to
excessive _hock by being dropped,

or the cabinel has been damaged,

If lhe sei does not operate normally
when following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those

controls that are specified in the
operating instructions, Improper

adjustment of other controls may

restfll in damage and will often

require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the set

to normal operation,

Safety Check

Upm_ completion of any s_._rviceor repairs
k_ lhe _t, ask the _vice technician to

perform royal-me safety checks (as sp eaqfi_Kt

by tt_e mamffact_wer) to d_rmine that the

_'t is in _fe open'aft ng condition, and to so
certify, rrVhen the _'t readhes the end ot il_
useful life. improper disposal could _t_It
in a pk_ure t_fbe implosion Ask a qualified
_,rvice technician to dispose ot the set

Contents

Introduction

Trinitron ¢_Color TV Features ............................ 1

Batteries for _he Remote Control,,,,.,.,,,.,....,..,,,, 2

About [his Manual ............................................. 2

ConnectingYour TV

Basic Connec_ons ................................................ 3

Connecting Additional Equipmen_ .................. 4

Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

Using the Remote Control .................................. 9

Setting Up [he TV Automatically ............. 11

Quick Stare to _e Menus, ..................... 12

Using the Menus

Using [he VIDEO _ menu ............................. 13

UMng [he AUDIO ._ menu ........................... 14

UMng the TIMER @ menu .................... 15

UMng [he SET UP _ menu ................... 16

CHANNEL SET UP menu ................... 17

UMng PARENTAL CONTROL ....................... 18

Other Information

Troubleshooting ............................... 25

Specifications, .................................. 27

Index. ................................................................. 29

Introduction

Congrattdations on your purchase of file Sony Trinitron ®Color TV.
Before you begin uamg this manual, plea_ check the model numbez

loca _ed on the rear of your TV or on _he fron_ cover of this manual.
The menu and illustrations tLsed in tke_ instructions are for KV-20S90 _o

show the maximum numbez of feaklres available. Differmlces m
operation or feaDares will be indicated m file te×_, for cvxampte, "KV-20S90

only."

Trinitron ®Color TV Features

Depmlding on your TV_some of file fea Dares you will mljoy include:
_1 PARENTALCONTROL-- A tool for parents to help monitor what Lheir

childre_l watch on TV by eslablishmg rating timi_s.

_1 FAVORITECHANNEL-- hlstant access to your favorite chamlels with

the _ouch of a button.

_1 Energy Star-- A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.
_1 Direct MTS-- Allows direc_ access to changing your Multi4_hanne]

TV Somld: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO,
with file _ouch of a bu_on (KV-20S90 only).

_1 ON/OFF TIMER -- Program your TV for scheduled viewing, (excep_

KV-13M42).

_1 Trilingual Menus -- Choose between English, French, or Spanish

mmlus (KV-20S90 only),

_1 Front Panel Controls -- Allows access _o the on-screen menus

withou_ file ttse of a remote control.

_1 Front AN inputs -- A quick connection for video games, camcorders,

or seereoimono equipment (excep_ KV-13M42).

Batteries for the Remote Control

Inser_ _wo AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remo_e control using file
following illtLstration as a guide,

About this Manual

This manu_ provides instructions _o help you enjoy your new TV, It
shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR or
camcorder, Once you're connected, follow file ins_uc_ions to learn how

to use the remo_e control _o access _he on-screen mentLs,

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Connecting Your TV

Read _his chapter before se_hlg up your TV for file first _ime, This K_c_ion
covers basic connec[ions in addition [o any optional equipmext[ you may
be connecting,

BasicConnections

TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CAW cable

Depending on [he cable available hi your home, choose one of file
connections below:

A VHFonly 75-ohm (Rearof'rv)

or coaxial cable VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF _ .m_

or

(aide

VHFonly 300-ohmtwin (Rearof'rv)

or leadcable VHF/UHF

UHForonly _ _______
VHF/UHF

Antennaconnector_

(KV-13M42 only)

C VHF 75-ohm

and coaxial cable

UHF

300-ohmtwin
lead cable

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