•PICTURE MODE/SOUND MODE for customizing your TV (page 14)
Your TV also offers the following setup features:
•On-screen display language options – English/Chinese (page 12)
•CHILD LOCK for preventing children from watching certain channels (page 16)
•INTELLIGENT VOL for automatic volume adjustment (page 12)
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Using Your New TV
Getting Started
Step 1
Connect the antenna
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.
Rear of TV
IEC connector
(not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
or
: Signal flow
Connecting a VCR
To watch the video, press t (see page 12).
To video and
audio outputs
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Antenna cable (not supplied)
To antenna
output
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VCR
VIDEO
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
(yellow)
(black)
To ˘
(antenna)
1
To t 1
(video input)
: Signal flow
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Notes
•If you connect a stereo VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow
jack) and the white plug to (the black jack).
•If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal
output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
•When no signal is input to the connected video equipment, the TV screen
becomes blue.
CAUTION
Do not connect the power cord until you have completed making all other
connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna
and other terminals to ground.
Step 2
Insert the batteries
into the remote
Note
•Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries together.
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Front of TV
1
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Tips
•If you want to stop automatic channel presetting, press SELECT twice.
•If your TV has preset an unwanted channel or cannot preset a particular
channel, then preset your TV manually (see page 9).
Note (KV-PF21M70/PF21M40/PF14M70/PF14M40)
•During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “B/G”,
“I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system.
Now You Are Ready. . .
To watch your TV, see page 11.
2
VHF
1
B/G
LOW
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5
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Connecting optional components
You can connect optional video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,
camcorder or video game.
To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press t (see page 12).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the t (video input) jacks
Front of TV
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
To t 2
(video input)
Camcorder
or
2
Note
•You can also connect video equipment to the t 1 (video input) jacks at
the rear of your TV.
Connecting video equipment using the T
(monitor output) jacks
Rear of TV
1
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
Video game
equipment
: Signal flow
To
antenna
outputVCR
To video
and audio
inputs
(yellow)
(black)
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To T
(monitor
output)
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Note
•When connecting a stereo VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow
jack) and the white plug to (the black jack).
: Signal flow
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Securing the TV
(KV-PF21M70/PF21M40/PF21P70/PF21Q70/PF21Q40 only)
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
With the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of
A
the TV using the provided hole.
or
Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or
B
pillar.
20
mm
3.8mm
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A
or
Note
•Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
B
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Presetting
channels
You can preset up to 100 TV channels in
numerical sequence from program
number 1 using the remote and the
buttons on your TV as well.
Presetting channels automatically
Press ! to turn on the TV.
1
1
2
4
5
7
8
÷
0
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
TV
PROGRÁ
3
6
9
JUMP
1
Number buttons
2 +/–
PROGR +/–
SELECT
PIC MODE
+ or –
Press AUTO PROGR.
2
Note (KV-PF21M70/PF21M40/PF14M70/PF14M40)
•During automatic channel presetting, your TV screen will indicate “B/G”,
“I”, “D/K” or “M” for the TV system.
VHF
LOW
B/G
To preset channels automatically from a specified program number
(1)Press SELECT until “AUTO PROGRAM” appears.
(2)Press + or –.
The on-screen display will start flashing.
(3)Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the desired program number
appears.
(4)Press + or –.
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Presetting channels manually
Press SELECT until
1
“MANUAL PROGRAM”
appears.
Press + or –.
2
Press PROGR +/– or the
3
number buttons until the
desired program number
appears.
Press + or – until the
4
desired channel picture
appears.
Press SELECT.
5
SELECT
PROGR
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
VHF
or
LOW
1
4
7
-/--
B/G
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2
3
5
6
9
8
0
1
To change the color system setting
If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna) terminal
or the
t
(video input) jack
(1)Press SELECT until “COL SYS” appears.
(2)Press + or – to select the appropriate color
system until the color is optimal.
Tip
•Normally set “COL SYS” to “AUTO”.
Note
•The color system “SECAM” is not available for KV-PF21P70/PF14P70.
The color system “NTSC3.58” is not available for KV-PF21Q70/PF21Q40/
PF14Q70/PF14Q40.
COL SYS: AUTO
AUTO
NTSC 4.43
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NTSC 3.58
continued
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Presetting channels (continued)
To change the TV system setting
(KV-PF21M70/PF21M40/PF14M70/PF14M40 only)
If the picture or sound is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna)
terminal
(1)Press SELECT until “TV SYS” appears.
TV SYS: B/G
(2)Press + or – to select the appropriate
TV system until the picture or sound
quality is optimal.
B/G
I
D/K M
Skipping program numbers
Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted
1
program number appears.
Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.
2
Press + or –.
3
Press PIC MODE.
4
Press SELECT.
5
To preset the skipped program number again
Preset the channel automatically or manually.
Tip
•You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to preset channels and
skip program numbers.
To use the fine tuning (FINE) function
The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems: double
images and lines moving across the TV screen.
You can use the fine tuning function as below:
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – on the remote control once.
(4)Press
(5)Press + or – continuously until the above problems are minimized.
The + or – icon on the screen flashes while tuning.
(6)Press SELECT to return to normal screen.
to display “FINE” on the screen.
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Watching the TV
This section explains functions used
while watching the TV. Most operations
can be done using the remote.
1
4
7
÷
SOUND
MODE
2
5
8
0
PROGRÁ
3
6
9
JUMP
%
1
t
a
Number buttons
JUMP
2 +/–
PROGR +/–
SELECT
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Press ! to turn on the TV.
1
When the TV is in the
standby mode (the 1
indicator on the TV is lit
red), press 1 on the remote
or PROGR +/– on the TV.
Press PROGR +/– or the
2
number buttons to select
the TV program.
For double digit numbers,
press ÷, then the number
(e.g., for 25, press ÷, then
2 and 5).
Press 2 +/– to adjust the
3
volume.
PROGR
FAVORITE
TV
or
+ or –
1
4
7
-/--
2
3
5
6
9
8
0
continued
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Watching the TV (continued)
Additional tasks
To
Turn off temporarily
Turn off completely
Mute the sound
Watch the video input
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)
Jump back to the previous channel
Display the on-screen information*
Adjust the volume of each TV
program automatically
*The picture, sound, and either the program number or video mode are
displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information
disappears after about 3 seconds.
Do this
Press 1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red.
Press ! on the TV.
Press %.
Press t to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”.
To return to the TV program, press ;.
Press JUMP.
Press .
Press SELECT repeatedly until “INTELLIGENT VOL”
appears, then press + or – to select “ON”.
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Changing the on-screen display language
Press SELECT until
1
“LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH”appears on the
screen.
Press + or – to select
2
“ “.
:
SELECT
LANGUAGE /
/ LANGUAGE
: ENGLISH
:
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Tip
• You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to select the on-screen
display language.
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Setting the Wake Up timer
Press until the
1
desired period of time
WAKE UP TIMER:10M
After 10 minutes
appears.
The Wake Up timer starts
immediately after you
have set it.
Select the TV program or video mode you want to display when you wake
2
up.
Press 1 or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically.
3
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF
No Wake Up timer After 12 hours
WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
The indicator on the TV lights up orange.
To cancel the Wake Up timer
Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn off the
TV’s main power.
Note
• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the
TV is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into
the standby mode. To continue watching the TV, press any button or
control on the TV or the remote.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the
desired period of time
appears.
The Sleep timer starts
immediately after you
have set it.
SLEEP TIMER:30MSLEEP TIMER:60M
After 30 minutes
SLEEP TIMER:OFFSLEEP TIMER:90M
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After 60 minutes
After 90 minutes
To cancel the Sleep timer
Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears or turn the TV off.
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Advanced Operations
Customizing the
SOUND
MODE
picture and sound
You can customize the picture and
sound by selecting the picture and
sound modes or by adjusting its
settings.
Selecting the picture and sound modes
To select the picture mode
Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired picture mode.
Select To
DYNAMIC receive high contrast pictures.
STANDARD receive normal contrast pictures.
SOFT receive mild pictures.
To select the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired sound mode.
PIC MODE
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGRÁ
≥DYNAMIC
SOUND MODE
SELECT
+ or –
PIC MODE
STANDARDDYNAMICSOFT
≥DRAMA ≥SOFT
Select To
DYNAMIC listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and
DRAMA listen to sound that emphasizes vocals and background music.
SOFT receive soft sound.
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Advanced Operations
high sound.
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Adjusting the picture and sound settings
Press SELECT until the
1
desired setting appears.
Each time you press
SELECT, the setting
item will change as follows:
Press + or – to adjust the
2
item.
To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.
3
* “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC system only.
Notes
•When you select a picture or sound mode, the adjusted settings will be
reset according to the selected mode.
•You can also use SELECT and 2 +/– on the TV to adjust the picture and
sound settings.
SELECT
PICTURE COLORBRIGHT
TREBLE BASS
PICTURE 60
SHARP
HUE*
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Blocking the
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
You can prevent a child from watching
certain channels by using the buttons on
the remote control.
Select the channel you want to lock.
1
Press SELECT until “CHILD
2
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
Press + or – to select
3
“ON”.
The symbol appears on
the screen.
To unlock the channel,
press + or – to select
“OFF”. The
disappears from the screen.
symbol
SELECT
1
2
4
5
7
8
÷
0
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
TV
3
6
9
JUMP
PROGRÁ
SELECT
+ or –
CHILD LOCK: OFF
1
CHILD LOCK: ON
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Advanced Operations
Note
•If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked
automatically.
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis
function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
Front of TV
u indicator
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
1
intervals.
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.
2
Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.
3
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
4
1 indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
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Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
Possible causeSymptom
•Connection is loose or the
cable is damaged.
•Channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
•The antenna type is
inappropriate.
•The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
•Signal transmission is low.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Solutions
•
Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)
•Press SELECT until “MANUAL
PROGRAM” appears on the screen then
preset the channel again. (page 9)
•Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
•Try using a booster.
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
•Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
•If the sound of all the channels are
noisy, check the TV system (TV SYS)
setting (page 10), then press AUTO
PROGR to preset the channels again
(page 8).
•If the sound of some channels are noisy,
select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).
(page 10)
•Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
•Press 1 (power).
•Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
•Broadcast signals are too
strong.
•The TV system setting or
channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
•The power cord, antenna
or VCR is not connected.
•The TV is not turned on.
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Good picture
No sound
Solutions
•Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
•Press % to cancel the muting.
Possible causeSymptom
•
The volume level is too low.
•The sound is muted.
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color patches
•Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
•Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
•Use a highly directional antenna.
•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
(page 10)
•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
•Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
•Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears
on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level. (page 15)
•
Press SELECT until “COL SYS ” appears
on the screen, then check the color
system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”). (page 9).
•Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
•Keep external speakers or other
electrical equipment away from the TV.
Do not move the TV while the TV is
turned on. Press ! (main power) on the
TV to turn off the TV for about five
minutes, then turn it on again.
•There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
•Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
•The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
•Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
•The color level setting is
too low.
•The color system setting is
inappropriate.
•The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
•The magnetic disturbance
from external speakers or
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may affect
the TV.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Lines moving across the
TV screen.
The 1 indicator on your
TV flashes red a number
of times between
3-second intervals.
TV cabinet creaks.
A “boom” sound is heard
when the TV is turned on.
Solutions
•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
(page 10)
•Contact your nearest Sony service
center. (page 17)
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Possible causeSymptom
•There is interference from
external sources, e.g.,
heavy machineries, nearby
broadcast station.
•Your TV may need service.
•Changes in room
temperature sometimes
make the TV cabinet
expand or contract,
making a noise. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
•The TV’s demagnetizing
function is working. This
does not indicate a
malfunction.
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Identifying parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.