Sony Trinitron KV-14V6U, Trinitron KV-14V5U, Trinitron KV-21V5U, Trinitron KV-21V6U User Manual
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3-860-137-21 (1)
KV-14V5U
KV-14V6U
KV-21V5U
KV-21V6U
Operating Instructions
GB
Trinitr on Colour Video TV
PAL NTSC 4.43
© 1997 by Sony Corporation Printed in Spain
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do
not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Colour System of Your
Set
This video TV is designed to receive TV programmes
based on PAL (I) colour system and to record and play on
PAL colour system. The video TV can also play tapes on
NTSC colour system.
Precautions
Safety Information
For general safety:
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not open the rear cover.
For safe operations:
• Do not operate the unit on anything but 220–240 V AC,
50 Hz.
• Do not operate the unit if any liquid or solid object falls
in it—have it checked immediately.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the
cord.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced,
a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e.
marked with 2 or @ must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be
fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should
be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable
fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you
change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
For safe installation:
• Leave a clear space of 5 cm around the unit for
adequate ventilation.
• Do not install the unit in hot, humid, or excessively
dusty places.
• Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to
mechanical vibrations.
For your protection, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
About Moisture
Condensation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may condense on the video head drum.
If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and
it may be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.
To avoid possible damage caused by moisture
condensation, be sure not to leave a cassette inside the
compartment when the unit is not in use. When bringing
the unit from a cold place to a warm place, wait for about
10 minutes before operating it.
If the tape operation buttons do not work due to
moisture condensation, leave the power on for more than
one hour.
rIMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets
in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in accordance with the following
instructions:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either
wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or
coloured green or green and yellow.
rWARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off
from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug
cannot be used and should be destroyed.
rTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
rDangerously high voltages are present inside the set.
Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver,
and replace the fuse.
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Contents
Getting Started
Step 1—Preparation ................................................... 4
Checking the supplied accessories .......................4
Inserting batteries into the remote
control.................................................................... 4
Step 2—Connecting the Aerial ................................. 5
Connecting an indoor aerial (KV-14V5U,
KV-14V6U only) ................................................... 5
Connecting an outdoor aerial................................5
Step 3—Tuning in to TV Stations .............................6
Selecting the menu language................................. 6
Presetting channels automatically ........................ 7
Presetting channels manually ............................... 8
Skipping programme positions ............................ 9
Captioning a TV station name ............................ 10
Manual fine-tuning ............................................... 11
Tuning in to a channel temporarily.................... 12
Setting a Pay-TV channel (KV-14V6U,
KV-21V6U only) ................................................. 13
Step 4—Setting up VIDEO Plus+* Manually........ 14
Setting the guide channels ................................... 14
Step 5—Setting the Clock ........................................ 16
Basic Operations
Watching the TV .......................................................17
Switching the video TV on and off..................... 17
Selecting TV programmes.................................... 17
Adjusting the volume ........................................... 17
Adjusting the picture............................................ 18
Muting the sound..................................................19
Displaying the on-screen information ............... 19
Watching line input .............................................. 19
Listening with headphones ................................. 19
Viewing Teletext ....................................................... 20
Switching Teletext on and off.............................. 20
Using Fasttext ........................................................ 20
Playing a Tape........................................................... 22
Inserting a video cassette ..................................... 22
Ejecting a video cassette ....................................... 22
Protecting your cassette against accidental
erasure ................................................................ 22
Playing a tape ........................................................ 23
Resetting the tape counter ................................... 23
Playing a tape repeatedly (AUTO REPEAT) .... 24
Replaying a scene automatically......................... 24
Setting the colour system ..................................... 25
Displaying the on-screen indications ................. 25
Viewing programmes in 16:9 mode ................... 26
Recording TV Programmes..................................... 27
Recording TV programmes ................................. 27
Recording with the TV off ................................... 27
Watching a TV programme while recording
another (KV-14V6U, KV-21V6U only) ............ 27
Recording TV Programmes Using the Timer .......28
Setting the timer ....................................................28
Using the video TV before timer recording
starts.....................................................................30
Checking the timer settings ................................. 31
Changing or cancelling the timer settings......... 31
Recording using QUICK TIMER ........................ 32
Timer recording with PDC signals ..................... 33
Recording TV Programmes Using VIDEO
Plus+ ....................................................................... 34
Additional Operations
Switching Off Automatically—Sleep Timer .........36
Switching On at Your Desired Time—
On Timer ................................................................ 37
Using FUNCTION LOCK ....................................... 38
Searching Using the INDEX Function ................... 39
Enhancing Video Picture Quality........................... 40
Adjusting the tracking.......................................... 40
Adjusting with the optimum picture control
(OPC) ................................................................... 41
About the Auto Head Cleaner ............................ 41
Connecting Optional Equipment ........................... 42
Watching the picture input from optional
equipment ...........................................................42
Editing with another VCR ................................... 43
Watching the Pay-TV channel (KV-14V6U,
KV-21V6U only) ................................................. 43
Additional Information
Troubleshooting........................................................ 44
Taking Care of Your Video TV ...............................46
Video head cleaning ............................................. 46
Worn video heads .................................................46
Check the video heads after 1,000 hours
of use.................................................................... 46
Specifications............................................................. 47
Television Channel Number Guide ....................... 48
Index to Parts and Controls .................................... 49
Video TV set—front .............................................. 49
Remote control ...................................................... 50
* VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks applied for by
Gemstar Development Corp. VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The instructions in this manual are for models
KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U, KV-21V5U and KV21V6U. Before you begin to read this manual,
refer to the model number located on the rear of
your video TV. Model KV-14V6U is used for
illustration purposes throughout this manual.
Any differences in operation are indicated in the
text, for example, “KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U only.”
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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 AA) batteries
• Loop aerial (KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U only)
(KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
Close the cover.
Turn the remote control
over, and remove the cover.
Check the polarities and position
two R6 batteries correctly.
Note
Always remember to dispose of
used batteries in an environmentally
friendly way.
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Step 2 — Connecting the Aerial
Connecting an indoor aerial (KV14V5U, KV-14V6U only)
If your local VHF/UHF signal is strong, an indoor aerial can be used to
obtain a clear picture. Connect the supplied loop aerial as follows:
1 Insert the aerial until it clicks.
2 Connect to the ˘ (aerial) socket.
After turning on the video TV, adjust the aerial for the best reception.
Be sure to adjust the aerial for the channel you want to record as well. If
reception is poor, connect an outdoor aerial to your video TV.
Aerial
connector
(supplied)
Note
Do not use the supplied loop aerial
with any other TV product.
Connecting an outdoor aerial
For better TV reception and clearer recording, connect an outdoor aerial to
your video TV.
To connect a VHF aerial or a combination
VHF/UHF aerial—75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
Attach an IEC aerial connector to 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Plug the connector into the (aerial) socket, located at the rear of the
video TV.
Rear
To connect both VHF and UHF aerials
Attach the aerial cable ends to the VHF/UHF mixer (not supplied).
Plug the mixer into the (aerial) socket, located at the rear of the video
TV.
Rear
300-ohm twin-lead cable
VHF/UHF aerial
or
UHF aerial
On a wall
VHF aerial
VHF/UHF mixer
75-ohm coaxial cable
After connecting the aerial, connect the mains lead to a wall outlet.
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Step 3 — Tuning in to TV Stations
You can preset up to 80 TV channels, either automatically or manually.
The automatic method is easier if you want to preset all receivable
channels at once. Use the manual method if you want to allocate
ON
TIMER
programme numbers to the channels one by one.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Before you begin
• Depress the U (MAIN POWER) switch, located behind the cover on the
front of the video TV, to turn the TV on.
If the u lamp on the video TV is lit in red (indicating that the video TV
is in standby mode), press ;, PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
Selecting the menu language
You can select one of several languages for the menu and on-screen
information.
The initial setting is English.
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
MENU
PICTURE CONTROL
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
PROGRAMME PRESET
VCR MODE
FUNCTION LOCK
Sapelect nd ress
OK
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2 Move the cursor (z) to “LANGUAGE” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The LANGUAGE menu appears.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
PORTUGUÊS
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
3 Select the language you want with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The selected language is coloured green, and the menu appears in the
selected language.
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Presetting channels automatically
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
PROGRAMME PRESET
AUTO PROGRAMME
MANUAL PROGRAMME
SET UP GUIDE CH
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
3 Move the cursor (z) to “AUTO PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and press
OK.
The AUTO PROGRAMME menu appears.
AUTO PROGRAMME
SYSTEM
Sape l ec t nd r es s
PROG CH
I
–– –––
OK
4 Press OK.
The programme number you previously watched appears in red in the
“PROG” position.
Using + ◊ or – √, select the programme number from which you want to
start presetting and press OK. You cannot begin presetting at 00.
The CH position turns red.
To stop automatic channel
presetting
Press ? on the remote control.
AUTO PROGRAMME
SYSTEM
I
Sape l ec t nd r es s
PROG
01 C22
CH
OK
5 Select the channel with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The video TV starts scanning and presetting all receivable channels from
the programme number selected in step 4.
The preset programme and channel numbers are displayed on the screen
in sequence. When presetting is finished, the original screen reappears.
All available channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
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Presetting channels manually
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
PROGRAMME PRESET
AUTO PROGRAMME
MANUAL PROGRAMME
SET UP GUIDE CH
Sapelect nd ress
OK
3 Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
4 Using + ◊ or – √, move the cursor (z) to the programme position (number
button) to which you want to preset the channel, and press OK.
The SYS position turns red.
For programme positions
beyond 6
The display scrolls by pressing – √
repeatedly.
If you have made a mistake
Press ? to return to the previous
position.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––– – – ON
I
2
C26 ––– – – ON
3I
I4
C32 ––– – – ON
5
C36 ––– – – ON
I
6
C38 ––– – –ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
5 Select the system with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The CH position turns red.
6 Select the channel you want to preset with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
7 The video TV starts scanning receivable channels. When the channel is
found, it stops. If you want to preset this channel, press OK. If not, press
+ ◊ or – √ to search for another channel.
8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to preset other channels.
9 After you finish presetting, press MENU to return to the original screen.
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ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
Skipping programme positions
You can skip unused programme positions when selecting programmes
with PROGR +/– buttons.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
3 Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.
4 Using + ◊ or – √, move the cursor (z) to the programme position which
you want to skip and press OK.
The “SYS” position turns red.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
5 Press + ◊ or – √ until “---” appears in the “SYS” position and press OK.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
–––
3
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
aOKndSelect press
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
For programme positions
beyond 6
The display scrolls by pressing – √
repeatedly.
When you select programmes using the PROGR +/– buttons, the
programme position is skipped.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to skip other programme positions.
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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ON
TIMER
Captioning a TV station name
You can name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers) to
be displayed on the TV screen (e.g. MTV). Using this function, you can
easily identify which channel you are watching.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
3 Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
4 Using + ◊ or – √, move the cursor (z) to the programme position you want
to caption and press OK repeatedly until the first element of the “LABEL”
position turns red.
5 Select a letter or number with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The next element turns red. Select other characters in the same way. For
the element you want to leave blank, select “-” and press OK.
If you have made a mistake
Press ? to return to the previous
position.
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MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
MTV
aOKndSelect press
–– ON
––
ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
6 After selecting all the characters, press OK repeatedly until the cursor
appears. Now the caption you chose is stored.
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to caption other channels.
8 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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ON
TIMER
Manual fine-tuning
Normally, the automatic fine-tuning (AFT) is already working. However, if
the picture of a programme is distorted, you can use the manual finetuning function to obtain better picture reception.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and press
OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
3 Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.
4 Using + ◊ or – √, move the cursor (z) to the programme position which
you want to manually fine-tune, and press OK repeatedly until the AFT
position turns red.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
5 Fine-tune the channel while holding down + ◊ or – √ so that you get the
best TV reception. As you press these buttons, the frequency changes from
–15 to +15.
To reactivate automatic finetuning (AFT)
Repeat from the beginning and
select “ON” in step 5.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– – 3
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
LABEL AFT
CH
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
6 After fine-tuning, press OK.
The cursor (z) appears. The fine-tuned level is now stored.
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to fine-tune other channels.
8 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
Tuning in to a channel temporarily
You can tune in to a channel temporarily, even when the channel has not
been preset.
1 Press C on the remote control.
The indication “C” (for UHF channels) will appear on the screen.
2 Enter the double digit channel number using the remote control number
buttons (e.g. for channel 24, press 2, then 4).
The channel will appear. However, this channel will not be stored in the
video TV’s memory.
C24
REW
STOP
PLAY
FF
Note (KV-14V6U, KV-21V6U
only)
In order to record a programme
received through a Pay-TV decoder,
you must preset the channel
according to the method on page 8
“Presetting channels manually”, or
page 13 “Setting a pay-TV channel,”
and then tune in to the channel
according to the method on page 17
“Selecting TV programmes”.
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Setting a Pay-TV channel
(KV-14V6U, KV-21V6U only)
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
You can watch Pay-TV channels by connecting a Pay-TV decoder to the
:1/W 1 connector on the rear of the video TV.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET“ with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
3 Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME“ with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.
4 Move the cursor (z) to the programme position to which you want to set
the pay-TV decoder, and press OK until the D position turns red.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG
SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
ndSelect press
a
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
5 Press + ◊ or – √ until r appears in the D position and press OK.
Note
While you are recording a program
which is being recorded through the
Pay-TV decoder, you will not be
able to view other programmes
through the decoder.
MANUAL PROGRAMME
PRG SYS
I
1 C22 –– –
C24 ––––– ON
I
2
C26 ––––– ON
3I
I4
C32 ––––– ON
5
C36 ––––– ON
I
6
C38 –––––ION
CH
LABEL AFT
aOKndSelect press
–– ON
D
–
–
–
–
–
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Step 4 —
Manually
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
OK
Setting up VIDEO Plus+
The VIDEO Plus+ function allows you to simplify the task of
programming your video TV to make timer recordings. You should
coordinate the programme position of each channel with the guide
channel (the number that’s assigned to each TV station in advance). To
find the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your
area that features PlusCodes. See “Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+” on
the next page.
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Before you begin
• If the u lamp on the video TV is lit in red (indicating that the video TV is
in standby mode), press ;, PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
Setting the guide channels
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
The main menu appears.
MENU
PICTURE CONTROL
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
PROGRAMME PRESET
VCR MODE
FUNCTION LOCK
Sape l ec t nd r es s
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
PROGRAMME PRESET
AUTO PROGRAMME
MANUAL PROGRAMME
SET UP GUIDE CH
OK
If you have made a mistake
Press ? to return to the previous
position.
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Sapelect nd ress
OK
3 Move the cursor (z) to “SET UP GUIDE CH” with + ◊ or – √ and press
OK.
The SET UP GUIDE CH menu appears.
SET UP GUIDE CH
PROG
1 C22
C24
2
C26
3
4
C32 –– –
5
C36 –– –
6
C38
CH
ndSelect press
a
GUIDE CH
–––
–––
–––
–––
OK
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4 Using + ◊ or – √, move the cursor (z) to the programme position (number
button) to which you want to preset the guide channel, and press OK.
The GUIDE CH position turns red.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
SET UP GUIDE CH
PROG CH
1 C22
2
3
4
5
6
GUIDE CH
–––
–––
C24
C26
–––
C32 –– –
C36 –– –
–––
C38
aOKndSelect press
5 Select the guide channel you want to preset with + ◊ or – √, and press OK.
SET UP GUIDE CH
PROG
1 C22
C24
2
3
4
C32 –– –
5
C36 –– –
6
C38
CH
ndSelect press
a
GUIDE CH
–––
–––
99C26
–––
OK
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to preset other channels.
7 After you finish presetting, press MENU to return to the original screen.
Guide channels for VIDEO plus+
Guide Station name
channel
001 BBC1
002 BBC2
003 ITV
004 CHANNEL 4
005 RTE (IRELAND)
006 NETWORK 2 (IRELAND)
101 SKY ONE
102 SKY NEWS
103 SKY MOVIES
104 THE MOVIE CHANNEL
105 SKY SPORT
106 NICKELODEON
VH-1 GERMANY
107 EUROSPORT
108 GALAVISION
109 MTV EUROPE
110 CHILDERN’S CHANNEL
THE FAMILY CHANNEL
111 SKY MOVIES GOLD
112 BBC WORLD SERVICE
113 RTL 4
114 SUPER SPORT
FILMNET 2
FILMNET +
115 RTL PLUS
INTERNATIONAL
116 SAT 1
117 PREMIERE
118 3 SAT
119 ARD
120 PRO 7
121 TELE 5
Guide Station name
channel
122 TELECLUB
123 UK GOLD
124 DISCOVERY
THE LEARNING
CHANNEL
125 BRAVO
ADULT CHANNEL
126 CNN
127 EURONEWS
129 QVC
130 UK LIVING
131 RAI 1
132 RAI 2
133 TV5 EUROPE
134 TVE INTERNATIONAL
135 MBC/ARABIC
136 VTM
137 SPORTNET
138 COUNTRY MUSIC TV
139 VIDEO HITS ONE
VH-1
140 SKY SPORT 2 & SOAPS &
TRAVEL
141 TV ASIA
142 LA-5
143 LIVE TV
144 SUPERCHANNEL
145 JAPAN TV
146 SELECT TV
147 MOVIE CHANNEL
FILMNET 1 149
149 TNT
CARTOON NETWORK
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Step 5 — Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock in order to use timer recording and quick-timer
recording functions.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
1
4
7
-/--
MENU
OK
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
MENU
PICTURE CONTROL
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
PROGRAMME PRESET
VCR MODE
FUNCTION LOCK
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
2 Move the cursor (z) to “CLOCK SET” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The CLOCK SET menu appears.
CLOCK SET
––. ––. –––– ––– –– :––
QUICK
TAPE
REC
REPLAY
REW
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
STOP
SPEED
PLAY
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
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.
OK
p ress
3 Press OK to start setting the clock.
The day section turns red.
CLOCK SET
1. 1. 19 97 WED 0 : 00
OK
ndSelect press
a
4 Set the day with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The month section turns red.
CLOCK SET
4. 1. 1997 SAT 0 : 00
aOKndSelect press
5 Using + ◊ or – √ and OK, set the month, year, hour and minute in the same
way as in step 4.
CLOCK SET
4. 2. 19 9 7 THU 15 : 3 01
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aOKndSelect press
6 After setting the minute, press OK.
The clock starts working.
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Basic Operations
W atching the TV
This section explains the basic functions you use while watching the TV.
Most of the operations can be done using the remote control.
EJECT
TIMER REC
OPEN
TIMER REC
CL
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
Switching the video TV on and off
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
2
1
5
4
7
8
-/--
0
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
PROOR
Switching on
Depress the U (MAIN POWER) switch, which is located behind the cover
on the front of the video TV.
Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
+/– on the video TV when the u lamp is lit in red (indicating that the
video TV is in standby mode).
Switching off temporarily
Press u.
The video TV enters standby mode and the u lamp on the front of the
video TV lights up in red.
To switch on again
Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
+/– on the video TV.
To switch off the main power
Press the U switch on the video TV.
Selecting TV programmes
QUICK
TAPE
REC
REPLAY
REW
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
STOP
SPEED
PLAY
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Note
When the U switch is turned off, the
video operations do not work.
Press PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
+/– on the video TV.
To select a double-digit number using the
number buttons
Press ÷, then the numbers.
For example, if you want to choose 24, press ÷, 2 and 4.
Adjusting the volume
Press Á +/–.
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Adjusting the picture
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
MENU
PICTURE CONTROL
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
PROGRAMME PRESET
VCR MODE
FUNCTION LOCK
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OK
2 Move the cursor (z) to “PICTURE CONTROL” with + ◊ or – √ and press
OK.
The PICTURE CONTROL menu appears.
PICTURE CONTROL
CONTRAST
COLOUR
BRIGHTNESS
HUE
SHARPNESS 50
RESET
Sape l ec t nd r es s
80
50
50
00
OK
3 Using + ◊ or – √, select the item you want to adjust and press OK.
4 Adjust the picture with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
With each press the vertical bars increase or decrease and the figure at the
right margin changes to show the control level. (See the table below.)
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other items.
Note
The HUE adjustment is available
only for the NTSC colour system.
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
The adjusted control levels are stored.
Effect of each control
PICTURE CONTROL
CONTRAST
COLOUR
BRIGHTNESS
HUE
SHARPNESS
RESET
Effect
Less More
Less More
Darker Brighter
Greenish Reddish
Softer Sharper
Resets all the items to the factory preset levels.
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Muting the sound
Press ¤.
The ¤ indicator appears and stays on the screen.
EJECT
TIMER REC
REC
OPEN
TIMER REC
CL
ON/OFF
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
REC
PROOR
To resume normal sound, press ¤ again or Á +.
Displaying the on-screen
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
TIMER REC
1
4
7
-/--
REC
ON/OFF
information
Press to display the following on-screen information.
To have the programme number, channel number and caption stay on the
screen, press again.
To make the indications disappear, press until no indications are
displayed on the screen.
ABC
MENU
OK
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
Watching line input
Press … repeatedly until the desired input indicator appears.
To return to the normal TV picture, press … until the programme position
appears, or press ; on the remote control once. For details of the video
4.12THU
20:00
Current date and time
Caption
Programme position
24
Channel number
C02
input picture, see page 42.
REC
REPLAY
REW
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Listening with headphones
Plug the headphones (not supplied) into the 2 (headphones) jack which is
located behind the cover on the front of the video TV.
The sound from the speaker is turned off.
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Viewing Teletext
TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via the TV
channels. The Teletext service allows you to receive various information,
such as weather forecasts or news, at any time.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
OK
Switching Teletext on and off
1 Select the TV channel which carries the Teletext service you want to watch.
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
2 Press V to display Teletext.
A Teletext page (normally the index page) is displayed. If there is no
Teletext broadcast, the indication P100 is displayed on a black screen.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the three digits of the Teletext number
you want.
The numbers are displayed on the screen and the requested page appears
in a few seconds.
If you have made a mistake, type in any three digits, then re-enter the
correct page number.
4 Press ; to return to the TV mode.
Using Fasttext
This feature allows you to access a Teletext page by pressing only one
button. When a Fasttext page is broadcast, a colour-coded menu appears
at the bottom of the screen. The colours of the menu correspond to the
red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control. These coloured
buttons function as the Fasttext buttons in Teletext mode.
Press the coloured button which corresponds to the colour-coded menu.
The page is displayed after a few seconds.
To change the Teletext channel
• First press ; to return to the TV
mode, then repeat steps 1 through
3.
• If the signal of a TV channel is
weak, Teletext errors may occur.
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ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
Accessing the next or preceding page
Press PROGR +/–/√/◊.
The next or preceding page appears on the screen.
Superimposing a Teletext page on the TV
picture
Each time you press V, the screen changes as follows:
n Teletext n Teletext and TV
Preventing a Teletext page from being
updated or changed
A Teletext page may consist of several subpages. You can stop the page
scrolling in order to read the text at your own pace.
Press (HOLD).
The symbol appears on the screen and the selected subpage is held.
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
Press again to return to normal Teletext operation.
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Playing a Tape
This section shows you how to insert a video cassette and to play it. More
convenient functions you can use while playing a tape are described in
“Additional Operations” on page 36.
Inserting a video cassette
EJECT
TIMER REC
OPEN
CL
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
1 Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
REC
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
PROOR
+/– on the video TV when the u lamp is lit in red (indicating that the
video TV is in standby mode).
2 Gently insert a cassette with the arrow indication facing upwards. The
cassette is automatically loaded into the cassette compartment.
The Ò indicator appears on the screen and stays until the cassette has
been loaded.
The video TV turns on automatically when it is in standby mode. If you
insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback starts.
MENU
Ejecting a video cassette
OK
Press EJECT 6 on the video TV or 6 on the remote control.
1
4
7
-/--
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
The Ò indicator appears and stays until the cassette is ejected.
You can eject the cassette even if the power is in standby.
Protecting your cassette against
accidental erasure
REC
REPLAY
REW
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QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
The cassette is provided with a safety tab to protect against accidentally
erasing a previous recording. Break off the safety tab with a screw driver
or a similar tool to prevent recording.
If the safety tab is removed, the cassette is ejected when you try to record
on it.
To record on a cassette with the safety tab broken off, simply cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Adhesive tape
Safety tab
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EJECT
TIMER REC
OPEN
CL
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
Playing a tape
1 If the u lamp on the video TV is lit in red (indicating that the video TV is in
standby mode), press ;, PROGR +/– or a number button on the remote
control.
2 Insert the tape.
If you insert a tape with the safety tab removed, playback begins
REC
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
2
1
5
4
7
8
-/--
0
PROOR
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
immediately.
3 Press PLAY·.
Playback begins. On-screen information will automatically disappear after
several seconds.
To stop playback
Press STOP p.
The video TV returns to the normal TV picture.
To stop playback for a moment
Press PAUSE P. The picture pauses.
Press PAUSE P again or press PLAY · to resume playback.
If you leave your video TV in pause mode, normal playback resumes after
about 5 minutes.
To fast forward the tape
Press STOP p, then press FF ).
To rewind the tape
Press STOP p, then press REW 0.
REC
REPLAY
REW
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
To search a tape at high speed
During playback, press and hold REW 0 (rewind) or FF ) (fast
forward). A high-speed picture appears on the TV screen.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
To view the picture in fast forward or rewind mode
Press and hold FF ) during fast forward or REW 0 during rewind.
While you hold the button, you can view the picture.
When you release the button, fast forward or rewind mode is resumed.
Resetting the tape counter
The tape counter helps you to locate a certain scene after playback. Press
COUNTER RESET on the remote control to set the counter to “0:00:00”
before playing the tape. The tape counter is automatically reset to
“0:00:00” whenever a cassette is inserted. The video TV keeps counting
the length of the tape being played. Note, however, that the tape counter
does not count the portions without video signals recorded.
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Playing a tape repeatedly (AUTO
REPEAT)
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
You can play the recorded portion of a tape repeatedly.
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
2 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “VCR MODE,” then
press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
3 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “AUTO REPEAT,”
then press OK.
4 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, select ON.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : ON
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
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OK
5 Press PLAY ·.
Playback begins. When the tape reaches its end, it will automatically
rewind and begin playing again.
Replaying a scene automatically
You can use the REPLAY key on your remote control to automatically
replay scenes.
Press REPLAY.
The tape will rewind for ten seconds of viewing time and then begin
playing automatically.
If you wish to replay more than ten seconds, press REPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, it will add ten seconds onto the playing
time, up to a total of 40 seconds.
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ON
TIMER
Setting the colour system
Normally, you will want to leave the colour system on AUTO. However, if
you notice streaks appearing on the screen during playback, you may
want to set the colour system to the system that the tape was recorded in.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
2 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “VCR MODE,” then
press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
3 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “COL SYS,” then
press OK.
4 Press the + ◊ or – √ buttons until the corresponding colour system appears
(PAL or NTSC), then press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : P AL
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
Note
The tape operation mode will be
displayed whenever you change the
mode (even when the is turned
off.)
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Displaying the on-screen
indications
Press to display the following on-screen information. To show only the
amount of tape remaining and linear tape counter on the screen, press
again.
To make the indications disappear, press until no indications appear.
Amount of tape remaining
Beginning of the tape
4.12THU
20:00
Current date and time
S
2:05:10
Linear tape counter
End of the tape
ES
Tape operation mode
E
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ON
TIMER
Viewing programmes in 16:9 mode
When viewing recordings of programmes which were originally broadcast
in 16:9 mode, you will want to set your video TV to 16:9 mode to prevent a
distorted picture.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
2 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “VCR MODE,” then
press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
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OK
3 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “FORMAT,” then
press OK.
4 Press the + ◊ or – √ buttons, select 16:9, then press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : 16:9
COL SYS : AUTO
Sapelect nd ress
OK
Note
When you change channels, switch
between input sources, or turn the
power on and off, the video TV will
switch back to normal mode.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Recording TV Pr ogrammes
Recording TV programmes
1 Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
+/– on the video TV when the u lamp is lit in red (indicating that the
video TV is in standby mode).
2 Insert a cassette with a safety tab.
3 Press TAPE SPEED to select the recording speed, SP (Standard Play), or LP
(Long Play). Recording in LP mode will extend the length of your tape.
Maximum recording time
SP mode: 4 hours with E-240
LP mode: 8 hours with E-240
4 Select the programme position with PROGR +/–. You can also use
number buttons on the remote control. For double-digit numbers (e.g. 24),
first press ÷, then press 2 and 4.
5 Press REC r.
The REC lamp on the front of the video TV lights up and recording begins.
OPEN
EJECT
TIMER REC
CL
REC
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
STOP PAUSE
PLAYREW3#FF
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
PROOR
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
To stop recording
Press STOP p.
When the tape reaches the end, the video TV rewinds the tape
automatically to the beginning, then stops. This function does not work
when the power of the video TV is off.
To pause recording
Press PAUSE P.
To resume recording, press PAUSE P again.
You can cut out an unwanted scene during recording with this button.
1 Press PAUSE P when an unwanted scene appears on the screen.
Recording pauses.
2 Press PAUSE P again to release the pause mode at the desired scene.
Recording resumes from the point set in step 1.
When the recording pause mode lasts for about 5 minutes, the video TV
stops recording.
Recording with the TV off
Press u.
The TV screen is turned off and the u lamp lights up.
The video TV continues recording.
Note (KV-14V6U, KV-21V6U
only)
In order to record a Pay-TV
programme, you must set the
desired Pay-TV channel as
explained in “Setting a Pay-TV
channel” (page 13).
Watching a TV programme while
recording another (KV-14V6U, KV-
21V6U only)
You can watch a TV programme and record another at the same time if
your video TV has two tuners. Only models KV-14V6U and KV-21V6U are
equipped with two tuners.
Select the desired programme position with PROGR +/– or the number
buttons on the remote control or PROGR +/– on the video TV.
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Recording TV Pr ogrammes Using
the Timer
The Timer Recording function allows you to preset your video TV to
record up to six programmes within a one-month period.
Before you begin
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
1
4
7
-/--
MENU
OK
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
• Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or
PROGR +/– on the video TV to switch on the video TV.
• Make sure that the time and date clock are set. If not, the message
“Please set the time” is displayed on the screen. Refer to “Setting the
clock” on page 16.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab. If a cassette
without safety tab is loaded, the message “Tape with safety tab is
required for recording” is displayed.
• If you are using an indoor aerial, adjust the reception for the channel you
want to record.
QUICK
TAPE
PLAY
STOP
SPEED
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
REC
REPLAY
REW
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
If you have made a mistake
during timer setting
Press ? to return to the previous
position and correct the setting.
If you try to enter the
recording start time prior to
the current time
All the items of the setting will be
erased.
Setting the timer
Example: Here is how to record a programme broadcast on programme
position 26 from 20:15 to 21:55 on Saturday, 6th December 1997, in SP
mode.
1 Press TIMER ON SCREEN.
The PROGRAMME LIST appears.
PROGRAMME LIST
PDC:
OFF
DATE
START STOP
––
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
2 Press OK.
Today’s date coloured red appears.
3 Press + ◊ until “6 SAT” appears.
For daily and weekly recording see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 30.
PROGRAMME LIST
PDC:
OFF
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
4 Press OK, then set the hour of the recording start time to “20” with + ◊ or
– √.
PROGRAMME LIST
PDC:
OFF
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
––::––––––––::–––
––::––––––––::–––
––::––––––––::0–2
20 :00
PRG
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
OK
20 :00
PRG
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
OK
20 :00
PRG
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
OK
THU12.4
–––
–
–––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
THU12.4
–––
–
–––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
THU12.4
–––
–
–––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
––
–
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ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
5 Press OK, then set the minute of the recording start time to “15” with + ◊
or – √.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
––::––––5–1–::0–2
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
THU12.4
PRG
–––
–––
––
––
––
––
OK
–
–
–
–
–
–
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
6 Press OK, then set the hour of the recording stop time to “21” with + ◊ or
– √.
PROGRAMME LIST
PDC : OFF
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
––::1–2–5–1–::0–2
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
THU12.4
PRG
–––
–––
––
––
––
––
OK
–
–
–
–
–
–
7 Press OK, then set the minute of the recording stop time to “55” with + ◊
or – √.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
5–::1–2–5–1–::0–2
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
THU12.4
PRG
––5
–––
––
––
––
––
OK
–
–
–
–
–
–
8 Press OK, then set the programme position to “26” with + ◊ or – √.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
5–::1–2–5–1–::0–2
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
THU12.4
PRG
265
–––
––
––
––
––
OK
–
–
–
–
–
–
If you try to do an incorrect
operation
The video TV displays a message on
the screen to interrupt your setting.
If you turn the U switch off
The TIMER REC buttons do not
function.
9 Press OK, then set the recording speed to SP, using the + ◊ or – √ buttons.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
6
SAT
–––
––
––
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
5–::1–2–5–1–::0–2
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
THU12.4
PRG
265
–––
––
––
––
––
OK
SP
–
–
–
–
–
10 Press OK.
The cursor (z) appears at the left margin.
11 When you want to set other programmes, press – √ to move the cursor to
the next line, then repeat steps 2 through 10.
12 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
The TIMER REC lamp on the front of the video TV lights up and the video
TV enters timer recording standby mode.
Press TIMER ON SCREEN to erase the PROGRAMME LIST.
Press u to turn the video TV off if you do not want to watch the TV.
The video TV turns on automatically and starts recording at the preset
start time, and goes off at the preset stop time.
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EJECT
TIMER REC
OPEN
TIMER REC
CL
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
Daily/weekly recording
You can preset your video TV to record the same programme every day of
the week (daily recording) or the same programme on the same day every
week (weekly recording). Press – √ in step 3 until the desired setting
REC
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
REC
ON/OFF
PROOR
appears in the “DATE” position. With each press, the setting changes as
follows:
4 (today) n MON–SUN n MON–SAT n MON–FRI n EVERY SAT n
EVERY FRI n EVERY THU n EVERY WED n EVERY TUE n EVERY
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
MON n EVERY SUN n 3 (next month) n 2......
To stop timer recording
Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
The TIMER REC lamp turns off.
Using the video TV before timer
recording starts
1
4
7
-/--
MENU
OK
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
You can watch a TV programme, check the timer settings and reset the
counter in timer recording standby mode. However, press TIMER REC
ON/OFF to turn off the TIMER REC lamp on the front of the video TV to
do the following operations:
•eject the cassette
•use the tape operation buttons
•change or cancel the timer settings
Remember to press TIMER REC ON/OFF again to make the TIMER REC
lamp light after the above operations.
REPLAY
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30
REC
REW
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
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Checking the timer settings
You can display the list of the timer settings which you preset.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Press TIMER ON SCREEN.
The PROGRAMME LIST appears.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
7
SUN
MON-SAT
EVERY SUN
––
––
Sapelect nd ress
51::10215013::082SAT6
00:000:32
03:2155:9
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
265
505
2
32
––
––
OK
SP
SP
1
SP
LP
–
–
Press TIMER ON SCREEN again to erase the PROGRAMME LIST.
Changing or cancelling the timer
settings
1 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF to turn off the TIMER REC lamp on the front
of the video TV.
2 Press TIMER ON SCREEN to display the PROGRAMME LIST.
3 Select the setting you want to change or cancel with + ◊ or – √.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
7
SUN
MON-SAT
EVERY SUN
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
51::10215013::082SAT6
00:000:32
03:2155:9
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
265
505
2
32
––
––
OK
SP
SP
1
SP
LP
–
–
4 To change the setting
Using + ◊ or – √ and OK, re-enter all the items.
Refer to “Setting the timer” steps 2 through 10 on pages 28 and 29.
To cancel the setting
Press TIMER REC CLEAR.
5 Press TIMER ON SCREEN to return to the original screen.
6 If there are other timer settings on the list, press TIMER REC ON/OFF to
set the video TV to timer recording standby mode.
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ON
TIMER
Recording using QUICK TIMER
You can preset your video TV to start timer recording immediately and to
automatically stop recording after a specific time period.
If you have not set the clock, QUICK TIMER recording cannot be used.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
If you are recording
1 Press QUICK TIMER on the remote control.
“QUICK TIMER 0:00” appears on the screen.
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to select the recording time period. With
each press, the time period changes as follows:
0:00 0:30 1:00 .... 7:30 8:00
Even if you switch off the video TV, it continues recording. After the
selected time period has elapsed, recording stops automatically.
If you are not recording
1 Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or PROGR
+/– on the video TV to switch it on.
2 Insert a cassette with its safety tab.
3 Select the programme position which you want to record.
To change the recording time
period after QUICK TIMER
recording begins
Press QUICK TIMER until the
desired time period appears.
To display the remaining time
period during QUICK TIMER
recording
Press . The recording time
period decreases minute by minute.
To stop QUICK TIMER recording
Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
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4 Press QUICK TIMER on the remote control.
“QUICK TIMER 0:00” appears on the screen.
5 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to select the recording time period. With
each press the time period changes as follows:
0:00 0:30 1:00 .... 7:30 8:00
The time period turns yellow and recording starts.
Even if you switch off the video TV, it continues recording.
When the preset time period has elapsed, the video TV stops recording.
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ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
OK
Timer recording with PDC signals
The German broadcasting system transmits PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) signals with the TV programmes. These signals assure you that
your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early
starts, or broadcast interruptions. For example, if an urgent news bulletin
interrupts a regular programme, recording stops. As soon as the
interrupted programme resumes, recording starts again.
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 If the TIMER REC lamp is lit on the front panel, press TIMER REC ON/
OFF to turn it off.
2 Press TIMER ON SCREEN.
The PROGRAMME LIST screen appears.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
7
SUN
MON-SAT
EVERY SUN
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
51::10215013::082SAT6
00:000:32
03:2155:9
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
265
505
2
32
––
––
OK
SP
SP
1
SP
LP
–
–
3 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, select PDC, then press OK.
PDC will turn red.
PROGRAMME LIST
OFF
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
7
SUN
MON-SAT
EVERY SUN
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
51::10215013::082SAT6
00:000:32
03:2155:9
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
265
505
2
32
––
––
OK
SP
SP
1
SP
LP
–
–
4 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, select ON, then press OK.
Notes on PDC recording
• If recording times overlap due to a
PDC time shift, the programme that
was broadcast first has priority.
Recording of the second
programme begins when the first
programme has finished.
• If the video TV could not receive a
PDC signal because it was too weak
or because the station failed to
transmit PDC signals, timer
recording is made without the PDC
function.
• (KV-14V5U, KV-21V5U only)
If you use PDC recording while
watching the TV, the programme
automatically changes to the timer
recording programme and you
cannot change programmes. Make
sure to use PDC recording only
when the video TV is in standby
mode. If you watch the TV
continuously, cancel the PDC timer
recording.
PROGRAMME LIST
ON
PDC:
DATE
START STOP
7
SUN
MON-SAT
EVERY SUN
––
––
Sape l ec t nd r es s
51::10215013::082SAT6
00:000:32
03:2155:9
––:––––:––
––:––––:––
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
265
505
2
32
––
––
OK
SP
SP
1
SP
LP
–
–
5 Set the timer following the steps in “Setting the timer” (pages 28 and 29).
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Recording TV Pr ogrammes Using
VIDEO Plus+
The VIDEO Plus+ function allows you to simplify the task of making timer
recordings. Using VIDEO Plus+, you can make all the necessary settings
by just entering the desired programme’s 9-digit code, which is available
in your local programme guide. To take advantage of this function, you
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
1
4
7
-/--
MENU
OK
2
3
5
6
9
8
C
0
PROGR
must first set up your video TV and assign programme positions to the
various guide channels. For details, see “Setting up VIDEO Plus+
manually” on page 14.
Before you begin
• Press ;, PROGR +/– or a number button on the remote control, or
PROGR +/– on the video TV to switch on the video TV.
• Make sure that the time and date clock are set correctly. If not, refer to
“Setting the clock” on page 16.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab.
1 Press VIDEO Plus+.
The VIDEO PLUS menu appears.
QUICK
TAPE
REC
REPLAY
REW
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
STOP
SPEED
PLAY
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
If you have made a mistake
entering programme‘s
PlusCode
Press TIMER REC CLEAR and reenter the correct number.
VIDEO PLUS
PLUS CODE
[]
–
––––––––
0–9
Sap
et nd ress
[]
SP
20 :00
12
OK
THU.4
2 Press the number buttons to enter the desired programme’s PlusCode.
VIDEO PLUS
PLUS CODE
[]
8
2477691–
Sapet nd ress
0–9
[]
SP
20 :00
12
OK
THU.4
3 Press OK.
The recording information appears: date, start and stop times, programme
position number.
VIDEO PLUS
PLUS CODE
[]
8
2477691–
DATE START STOP
Pr e s s
TIMER REC
[]
ON
/
OFF but ton
[]
SP
0:1200:026SPSAT
20 :00
12
THU.4
PRG
580
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34
Check that the information is correct. If it is not, press TIMER REC
CLEAR to cancel the setting.
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ON
TIMER
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to preset another timer setting.
5 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
The TIMER REC lamp on the front of the video TV lights up and the video
TV enters timer recording standby mode.
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
To stop recording
To stop the video TV while recording a programme, press STOP p.
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Additional Operations
Switching Off Automatically — Sleep
Timer
You can automatically switch the video TV into standby mode after a
selected time period.
Press SLEEP.
ON
TIMER
With each press, the time period (in minutes) changes as follows:
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
OFF 30 60 90
One minute before the TV switches into standby mode, a message ‘‘Good
night’’ is displayed on the screen.
To cancel the timer
Press SLEEP to select “OFF”.
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Switching On at Your Desired Time
— On Timer
You can preset your video TV to automatically switch on at a desired
time. You can choose either a TV programme or video playback to be
switched on.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “ON TIMER SET” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The ON TIMER SET menu appears.
ON TIMER SET
TIME:
SOURCE:
ON TIMER: OFF
Sapelect nd ress
6:00
TV PROG 21
20 :00
THU12.4
OK
3 Press OK.
The timer setting hour section turns red.
4 Set the hour with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The minute section turns red.
5 Set the minutes (by one minute) with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The cursor appears beside “TIME.”
6 Move the cursor (z) to “SOURCE” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
7 Select TV or VCR (video playback) with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
When you select TV, select the programme position with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
To erase the message
Press any button on the video TV or
remote control.
ON TIMER SET
TIME:
SOURCE:
ON TIMER: OFF
Sapelect nd ress
7:30
TV PROG 3
20 :00
THU12.4
2
OK
8 Move the cursor (z) to “ON TIMER” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK, then
select ON with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
9 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
10 Press ON TIMER.
If you are not using the video TV, press u to set the video TV in standby
mode.
At the preset time, the video TV automatically switches on.
If you do not press any button for 2 hours, the video TV automatically
shuts off.
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Using FUNCTION LOCK
The FUNCTION LOCK feature prevents use of the buttons on the front of
the video TV. You may want to use this feature to prevent small children
from changing channels, viewing video tapes, etc.
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
2 Using the + ◊ or – √ buttons, move the cursor (z) to “FUNCTION LOCK,”
then press OK.
The FUNCTION LOCK menu appears.
FUNCT ION LOCK
FUNCT ION LOCK:
OK
p ress
OFF
3 Press OK to start setting the FUNCTION LOCK.
The ON/OFF section turns red.
Using + ◊ or – √ buttons, select OFF or ON, then press OK.
OFF: Factory setting.
ON: The buttons on the video TV will no longer function (except the
POWER button).
FUNCT ION LOCK
FUNCT ION LOCK:
ON
Sapelect nd ress
OK
The remote control will still operate even if the FUNCTION LOCK is
activated.
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Searching Using the INDEX
Function
The video TV marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. These signals can be used to find a specific recording.
Your video TV is capable of searching 99 signals forward or backward on a
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
MENU
tape.
1 Insert the tape.
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
2 Press INDEX SEARCH =/+ repeatedly to specify how many index
signals ahead or behind you want to search.
INDEX 5
SEARCH
The video begins searching, and the index number will appear on the
screen, counting down to zero. When zero is reached, playback begins
automatically.
To stop searching
Press STOP p.
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Enhancing Video Pictur e Quality
Adjusting the tracking
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
Adjusting the tracking automatically
The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this video TV. The
AUTO TRACKING indicator will appear while the video TV is searching
for the best tracking condition.
Adjusting the tracking manually
If streaks or snow noise appear on the video playback picture, adjust the
tracking condition manually.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “TRACKING CONTROL” with + ◊ or – √ and
press OK.
The TRACKING CONTROL menu appears.
TRACKING CONTROL
AUTO
MANUAL
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
To return to automatic
tracking
Select AUTO in the TRACKING
CONTROL menu with + ◊ or – √
and press OK.
3 Select MANUAL with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The tracking meter appears.
TRACKING CONTROL
AUTO
MANUAL
NORMAL TRACKING
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
4 Using + ◊ or – √, adjust the tracking to get the best picture.
5 Press OK.
The main menu reappears.
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Adjusting with the optimum
picture control (OPC)
ON
TIMER
SLEEP
VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality by
adjusting the system parameter automatically according to the condition
of the video tape.
This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better picture
quality, leave the function on. The OPC function works on all types of
tapes, even on rental tapes.
To change the setting, use the menu display.
1 Press MENU to display the main menu.
2 Move the cursor (z) to “VCR MODE” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
The VCR MODE menu appears.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
Sape l ec t nd r es s
OK
3 Move the cursor (z) to “OPC” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
4 Select ON or OFF with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.
VCR MODE
TRACKI NG CONTROL
OPC : OFF
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
FORMAT : NORMAL
COL SYS : AUTO
Sapelect nd ress
OK
5 Press MENU to erase the main menu.
About the Auto Head Cleaner
The Auto Head Cleaner built into this set automatically cleans the video
heads when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If the effect of head cleaning
is not sufficient even after a cassette has been loaded/unloaded several
times, clean the heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette.
For details on head cleaning see page 46.
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Watching the picture input from
optional equipment
Note
When connecting optional
equipment, such as videogames,
please use the connecting cables
recommended by the equipment's
manufacturer.
Rear
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
VMC-212CE EURO cable (not supplied)
to video/audio outputs
behind the cover on the
front
REC
to 21-pin
EURO-AV
connector
To watch the video input signal
Press … repeatedly until the desired input indicator appears on the
screen.
• … 1 for audio/video input or RGB input through the : 1/W 1
connector
•„ for audio/RGB input through the : 1/W 1 connector
•… 2 for audio/video input through the … 2/≤ 2 jacks located behind
the cover on the front of the video TV
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Editing with another VCR
Using an additional VCR, you can edit a tape.
Editing from another VCR
Connections are the same as in “Watching the picture input from optional
equipment.”
Editing onto another VCR
Rear
to 21-pin
EURO-AV
connector
VMC-212CE EURO cable (not supplied)
Watching the pay-TV channel (KV14V6U, KV-21V6U only)
You can connect the pay-TV decoder to the : 1/W 1 connector using
VMC-212CE EURO cable. Set the Pay-TV decoder following the steps in
“Setting a Pay-TV channel“ (page 13).
Rear
Pay-TV decoder
to 21-pin
EURO-AV
connector
VMC-212CE EURO cable (not supplied)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Function
TV reception
Clock and
timer
Playback
Problems
No picture (screen is
dark), no sound
Good picture but no
sound
No colour or poor
colour (screen is
dark) for colour
programmes, but
good sound.
No picture, no
sound from video
input source
The clock has
stopped and “--/--”
is displayed.
Power is on, but the
tape does not run.
Poor playback
picture
The sound drops
out.
Possible causes and remedies
• The mains lead is disconnected.
/ Connect the mains lead.
• The video TV is switched off.
/ Press ;, PROGR +/– or programme number on the remote
control, or PROGR +/– on the video TV.
• The headphones are connected to the 2 jack.
/ Disconnect the headphones.
• The ¤ is displayed on the screen.
/ Press ¤.
• Press Á +/–.
• Adjust “CONTRAST,” “COLOUR,” and “BRIGHTNESS” in the
PICTURE CONTROL menu. (page 18)
• The connecting cord between the video TV and the input source is
disconnected.
/ Connect it firmly.
• Input is not selected correctly.
/ Press … until the desired input indicator appears. (page 42)
• The power has been interrupted, the U (MAIN POWER) switch is
turned off or the mains lead is disconnected for more than a week.
/ Re-set the clock and timer settings if necessary. (pages 16, 28, 34)
• The safety device has been activated.
/ Switch off, disconnect the mains lead, and leave the set for about
one minute.
• The COL SYS setting in the VCR MODE menu is not correct.
/ Set COL SYS to the system that the tape was recorded in. (page 25)
• Adjust the tracking. (page 40)
• The video heads are dirty.
/ Clean the heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning tape
(page 46). If the cleaning tape is not available in your area, have
the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility. (Do not use
a commercially available wet-type cleaning tape, as it may
damage the video heads.)
• The tape is worn out.
/Use a new tape.
• The tape is defective.
/ Use a new tape.
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Function
Recording
Timer
recording
Others
Problems
The cassette is
ejected when you
press REC r.
Recording does not
function.
Pay-TV programme
was not recorded.
You cannot view one
programme while
recording another.
Timer settings
cannot be made.
The cassette is
ejected when you
press TIMER REC
ON/OFF.
The TIMER REC
lamp does not light
up even though you
press TIMER REC
ON/OFF.
Timer recording was
not made.
A cassette cannot be
inserted.
The remote control
does not work.
Possible causes and remedies
• The safety tab of the cassette has been removed.
/ Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, or use another cassette
with a safety tab. (page 22)
• No cassette has been inserted.
/ Insert a cassette with the safety tab.
• The tape is at its end.
/Rewind the tape.
• The Pay-TV channel was not set properly.
/Check the setting steps. (page 13)
• Verify your model number.
/Only models KV-14V6U and KV-21V6U are able to play one
programme while recording another.
• The clock has not been set.
/Set the current time and date. (page 16)
• You made a mistake when setting the timer.
/Check the setting steps. (pages 28 and 29)
• The safety tabof the cassette has been removed.
/Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, or use another cassette with
a safety tab.
• No cassette has been inserted.
/Insert a cassette with its safety tab.
• The tape is at its end.
/Rewind the tape.
• No setting is made for timer recording.
/Set the programme for timer recording. (pages 28 and 29)
• You did not press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
• There has been a power interruption lasting more than a week.
• Another cassette is already inserted.
/Press 6 to eject the cassette.
• The batteries are low.
/Replace the batteries. (page 4)
• The batteries are installed incorrectly.
/Install the batteries with correct polarities. (page 4)
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Taking Care of Your Video TV
Video head cleaning
When playback pictures are noisy and hardly visible, or when no picture
appears, the video heads may be contaminated. In such a case, clean the
video heads using the V-25CL video head cleaning tape (not supplied), or
ask Sony service personnel to clean the video heads.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
Note
Do not use a commercially available
wet-type cleaning tape, as it may
damage the video heads.
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial terminal
Worn video heads
If your video TV displays a poor picture after you clean the video heads,
you may need to replace them. Consult your dealer or the Sony Service
Center nearest you.
Check the video heads after 1,000
hours of use
A video TV is a high precision machine. It must record on or play from
magnetic tapes on which the image signals from the colour TV or the
video camcorder are recorded.
The video heads or mechanical parts for transporting the tape are
contaminated or worn after extended use. You should have your video TV
checked after each 1,000 hours of use.
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Specifications
TV Section
Television system I
Colour system PAL
NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43 (video
input only)
Channel coverage See “Television channel number
guide” on the next page.
Picture tube KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U
Black Trinitron
KV-21V5U, KV-21V6U
HiBlack Trinitron
Aerial in 75-ohm aerial socket for VHF/
UHF
Video Section
Format VHS standard
Video recording system
Rotary 2-head helical scanning
system
Audio recording system
Monaural
Video signal PAL
Tape speed PAL
SP: 23.39 mm/sec.
LP: 11.70 mm/sec.
NTSC (playback only)
SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
EP: 11.12 mm/sec.
Maximum recording time
SP: 4 hours with E-240
LP: 8 hours with E-240
Inputs and Outputs
Inputs LINE IN VIDEO: phono jack (1)
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
LINE IN AUDIO: phono jack (1)
Input level: 500 mVrms (100%
modulation)
EURO-AV: 21-pin
Output EURO-AV: 21-pin
Headphones jack Monaural minijack
General
Clock Quartz locked
Clock back up Approx. 7 days
Power requirements
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
KV-14V5U: 71 W
KV-14V6U: 77 W
KV-21V5U: 102 W
KV-21V6U: 108 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U
Approx. 397 × 409 × 426 mm
(w/h/d) (15 3/4 × 16 1/8 ×
16 7/8 inches)
KV-21V5U, KV-21V6U
Approx. 526 × 518 × 476 mm
(w/h/d) (20 3/4 × 20 1/2 ×
18 3/4 inches)
Mass KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U
Approx. 14 kg (30 lbs. 14 oz)
KV-21V5U, KV-21V6U
Approx. 24 kg (52 lbs. 15 oz)
Accessories supplied
Remote control (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Loop aerial (1) (KV-14V5U, KV-
14V6U only)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Note
This appliance conforms with the EU Directive 89/
336/EEC regarding interference suppression.
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Television Channel Number Guide
Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be
obtained by contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept. (0181) 752 5040.
MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
London & South East
1 Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65
2 Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30
3 Dover 50 56 66 53
4 Heathfield 49 52 64 67
5 Oxford 57 63 60 53
South-West
6 Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53
7 Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32
8 Huntshaw Cross 55 62 59 65
9 Redruth 51 44 41 47
!º Stockland Hill 33 26 23 29
Channel Islands
!¡ Fremont Point 51 44 41 47
South
!™ Hannington 39 45 42 66
!£ Midhurst 61 55 58 68
!¢ Rowridge 31 24 27 21
West
!∞ Mendip 58 64 61 54
East
!§ Sandy Heath 31 27 24 21
!¶ Sudbury 51 44 41 47
!• Tacolneston 62 55 59 65
Midlands (West)
!ª Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32
@º Sutton Coldfiled 46 40 43 50
@¡ The Wrekin 26 33 23 29
Midlands (East)
@™ Waltham 58 64 61 54
Northern Ireland
@£ Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32
@¢ Divis 31 27 24 21
@∞ Limavady 55 62 59 65
North
@§ Belmont 22 28 25 32
@¶ Emley Moor 44 51 47 41
North-West
@• Winter Hill 55 62 59 65
North-East
@ª Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23
#º Caldbeck 30 34 28 32
#¡ Chatton 39 45 49 42
#™ Pontop Pike 56 64 61 54
Scotland
#£ Angus 57 63 60 53
#¢ Black Hill 40 46 43 50
#∞ Sandale 22 67 – –
#§ Caldbeck – – 28 32
#¶ Craigkelly 31 27 24 21
#• Darvel 33 26 23 29
#ª Durris 22 28 25 32
$º Eitshal (Lewis) 33 26 23 29
$¡ Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50
$™ Knock More 33 26 23 29
$£ Rosemalkie 39 45 49 42
$¢ Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21
$∞ Selkirk 55 62 59 65
Wales
$§ Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21
$¶ Carmel 57 63 60 53
$• Llanddona 57 63 60 53
$ª Moel-y-Parc 52 45 49 42
%º Presely 46 40 43 50
%¡ Wenvoe 44 51 41 47
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Index to Parts and Controls
Video TV set—front
This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the video TV set and on the remote control.
For more information, refer to the pages next to each description.
KV-14V5U, KV-14V6U
EJECT
TIMER REC
REC
OPEN
TIMER REC
CL
REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
REC
ON/OFF
PLAYREW3STOP #F F PAUSE
KV-21V5U, KV-21V6U
PROOR
EJECT
TIMER REC
REC
TIMER REC
CL
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
PLAYREW3STOP #FF PAUSE
REC
REC
ON/OFF
PROOR
1 EJECT 6 button (page 22)
2 u (standby) button (page 17)
3 Lamps
u (standby) (page 17)
TIMER REC (recording) (page 29)
REC (recording) (page 27)
4 … (input select) button (pages 19, 42)
5 U (MAIN POWER) switch (pages 6, 17)
6 Cassette compartment (page 22)
7 PROGR (programme) +/– buttons (pages 17, 27)
8 Á (volume) +/– buttons (page 17)
9 Remote sensor
!º Tape transport buttons (page 23)
!¡ TIMER REC ON/OFF button (pages 29, 30)
!™ REC (recording) r button (page 27)
!£ …2/≤2 (video/audio input) jacks (page 42)
!¢ 2 (headphones) jack (page 19)
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Remote control
ON
TIMER
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
MENU
OK
3
6
9
C
PROGR
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE
FF
SLEEP
SHOW VIEW
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC
REPLAY
REW
1
4
7
-/--
QUICK
TIMER
INDEX SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
1 ¤ (muting) button (page 19)
2 6 (eject)button (page 22)
3 ; (TV power on) button (pages 6, 17)
4 ON TIMER button (page 37)
5 SLEEP button (page 36)
6 VIDEO Plus+ button (page 34)
7 TIMER REC buttons
TIMER ON SCREEN (pages 28, 31)
ON/OFF (pages 29, 30)
CLEAR (pages 31, 34)
8 Teletext operation buttons (page 20)
9 REC (recording) r button (page 27)
!º QUICK TIMER button (page 32)
!¡ REPLAY button (page 24)
!™ Tape transport buttons (page 23)
PLAY ·, STOP p, REW (rewind) 0, FF
(fast forward) )
!£ (on-screen display) button (pages 19, 25)
!¢ u (standby) button (page 17)
!∞ (Teletext) button (page 20)
!§ … (input select)/ (hold) button (pages 19,
21, 42)
!¶ Menu operation buttons (pages 6, 7)
MENU
+ ◊/– √
?
OK
!• Number buttons (pages 17, 27, 34)
!ª C (direct tuning) button (page 12)
@º PROGR (programme) +/–/√/◊ (Teletext
page access) buttons (pages 17, 21, 27)
@¡ Á (volume) +/– buttons (page 17)
@™ COUNTER RESET button (page 23)
@£ TAPE SPEED button (page 27)
@¢ PAUSE P button (pages 23, 27)
@∞ INDEX SEARCH =/+ buttons (page 39)
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