Sony Trinitron KV-XF21M80 User Manual
3-866-012-11 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
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KV-XF21M80
©1999 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC.
Do not open the cabinet or the rear cover of the
TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow
children to climb onto it.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Clean the TV with a dry soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the TV.
Pull it out by the plug.
Disconnect the power cord during lightning
storms or if you are not going to use the TV for
several days.
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Do not plug too many appliances into the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.
Table of Contents
WARNING
Using Your New TV
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 4
Step 1: Connect the antenna .............................................................. 4
Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote...................................... 5
Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ....................................... 5
Connecting optional components .......................................................... 6
Securing the TV......................................................................................... 7
Presetting channels................................................................................... 8
Watching the TV ..................................................................................... 11
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Advanced Operations
Customizing the picture and sound .................................................... 14
Viewing your favorite channels — FAVORITE CHANNEL ............ 16
Blocking the channels — CHILD LOCK ............................................. 18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 19
Self-diagnosis function........................................................................... 22
Identifying parts and controls .............................................................. 23
Specifications............................................................................ Back cover
The features you will enjoy include:
• FAVORITE CH for quick and easy channel selection (page 16)
• PICTURE MODE/SOUND MODE/SURROUND for customizing your TV
(pages 14, 15)
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 programs (page 18)
• INTELLIGENT VOL for automatic volume adjustment (page 12)
• PIC ROTATION for picture position adjustment (page 12)
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Getting Started
Step 1
Connect the antenna
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.
Rod antenna and cable
(supplied)
Rear of TV
IEC connector
(not supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
or
Note
• You are advised to use an outdoor antenna for better reception.
Connecting a VCR
To play a video tape, press … (see page 12).
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
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To antenna
output
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VCR
VIDEO
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
or
: Signal flow
Rear of TV
To ˘
(antenna)
L(MONO)
1
To … 1
(video input)
: Signal flow
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
Notes
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
• If you connect a VCR to the ˘ (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 all other connections are complete;
otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other
terminals to the ground could occur.
Step 2
Insert the batteries
into the remote
Note
• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Front of TV
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ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
Tips
• If you want to stop automatic channel presetting, press SELECT twice.
• If an unwanted channel has been preset or you cannot preset a particular
channel, preset your TV manually (see page 9).
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, the TV screen displays either B/G, I,
D/K, or, M for the TV system (see page 8).
Now You Are Ready. . .
To watch the TV, see page 11.
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ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
VHF
1
B/G
LOW
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5
Connecting optional components
You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,
camcorder, video game or stereo system.
To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press … (see page 12).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the … (video input) jacks
Front of TV
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
To… 2
(video input)
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
Camcorder
To video and
audio outputs
2
Note
• You can also connect video equipment to the … 1 (video input) jacks at
the rear of your TV.
or
Video game
equipment
Connecting audio/video equipment using the Ú
(monitor output) jacks
Rear of TV
L(MONO)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To
antenna
VCR
output
or
1
To video and
audio inputs
or
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Note
• When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
To Ú
(monitor
output)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
Audio system
To
audio
inputs
: Signal flow
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Securing the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
A
the rear of the TV using the provided hole.
or
Pass a cord or chain through the clamps to secure them to the rear of the TV
B
and a wall or pillar.
20
mm
3.8mm
A
B
or
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Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
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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.
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
Presetting channels automatically
Press U to turn on the TV.
1
Press AUTO PROGR.
2
1
4
7
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
TV
u
3
2
6
5
9
8
JUMP
0
PROGR
Number buttons
. +/–
PROGR +/–
SELECT
PIC MODE
+ or –
VHF
LOW
B/G
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, the TV screen displays either B/G, I,
D/K, or M for the TV system.
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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