Sony KV-1460R Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions KV-13M10 KV-MT1300 KV-14R10 KV-1460R K V-20M 10 KV-20SIO KV-20S 11 KV-MT2000 KV-ST2050 KV-21R10 KV-21RS 10 KV-2180R KV-2190R5 ©1994 by Sony Corporation

the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse. Ix)NOT OPEN ' C&UTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO UEER,SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Safety precautions • Operate the TV only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. For details concerning safety precautions, see the attaching leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS." Note on Caption Vision (USA and Canadian models only) This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

7 Connecting to a VCR 8 Setting up the remote commander 9 Setting cable TV on or off 10 Presetting channels 12 Available Features Functions 14 Setting the language preference 16 Adjusting the picture 17 Displaying Caption Vision 19 Specifying stereo or bilingual programs (MTS) Customizing the channel number buttons 21 Listening with headphones 22 20 Additional Information Troubleshooting 23 Specifications back cover

read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The instructions in this manual are for the models listed on the front cover. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of your TV. The KV-2190RS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "KV-2190RS only." Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your TV: • A 181-channel frequency synthesis tuner that is cable compatible. • On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality, sound, and other settings. • A sleep timer that automatically turns off the TV after the time you selected. • An Audio/Video input jack to connect your VCR to the TV (KV-13M10/14R10/20M10/20S10/20S11/21R10/21RS10 only). • A dual language feature that lets you choose the menu language either in English or Spanish (KV-14RlO/1460R!21RlO/21RSlO/2180R/ 2190RS only).

three way_ to connect the TV to the antenna and/or cable system. It is recommended to connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system for better picture quality. Connecting to outdoor antenna Connect the antenna cable to the VHF-UHF antenna terminal. If the antenna cable cannot be connected directly to the jack, follow one of the diagrams below, depending on the type of cable you have. Notes • Do not use tools to attach the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal. Doing so may damage the terminal. • Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter. Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector. • If the U/V mixer is used, snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing cable 'IV channels over 37. [] (Rear of TV) • VHF only or • VHF/UHF [] • VHF only or • UHF only or • VHF/UHF • VHF and • UHF /UH_I B 75-ohm coaxial cable To attach an F-type connector, see "Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable." (Rear of TV) Loosen connect the leads, then tighten. Antenna connector (supplied except for KV-MT2000/ST2050) 300-ohm twin lead cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of TV) 4 _;;'_ _ EAC-66 UV mixner 300-ohm twin lead cable 6

in.) 10 mm _ r_€_ _-_ _\_ '(3181n') e _ 7mm _--'_(J _ll_oo (1/4 in. • Antenna cabl _ \'_ Connecting to indoor antenna • Except for KV-MT2OOOIST2050 Use the supplied dipole antenna and antenna connector. To attach the antenna connector, see "Connecting to outdoor antenna I_1."After you've turned on the TV, adjust the antenna for best reception. (supplied) VHF/UHF Connecting to cable TV system If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, follow example m. If not, follow example I'/!. [] (Rear of TV) [] (Rear of TV) Cable box Incoming cable __ Incoming cable

and select the appropriate connection diagram below. For details on connection, see the instruction manual of the VCR. Before making the connection, disconnect the AC power cords of equipment being used. • For KV-20S10120S11121RS10 (Rear of TV) Antenna cable _. VHF/UHF input 4F/UHF outp_T • For KV-13M10/14R10/20M10121R10 (Rear of TV) Antenna cable )EO (yellow) AUDIO (black) Video cable VMC-720M (not supplied) Video and audio outputs To watch video tapes Press the TV/VIDEO button until "VIDEO" appears on the screen. • For KV-MT130011460RIMT2000/ST205012180R/2190RS (Rear of TV) Antenna cable To watch video tapes 1 On the TV: Preset channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used in your area, following the instructions for adding channels in "Presetting channels" (page 13). 2 On the VCR: Set the channel to the same channel as chosen above. Then begin viewing the video tape.

to the diagram inside the battery compartment. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on it or let it get wet. • Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. Instructions in this manual are based on the remote commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as tho_e on the remote commander. (KV-14R10/1460R/21R10/21R$!O/2180RI2190RS only) If you prefer your menus in Spanish, see page 16 for instructions.

to a cable 'IV syMem, then the factory setting CABLE ON is correct. If the TV is not connected, set CABLE to OFF. Note If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears automatically. 1 Press MENU. The main menu appears. 2 3 MENU • VIDEO (_ SET UP MTS:MAIN I CC/TEXT OFF [use ,r_n Exitl_ Press Z_+or V- on the remote commander to move the cursor (I_) on the screen to SET UP. To select that function, press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears. [SET UP } _(RL) _ RETURN I • CABLE :ON | l AUTO PROGRAM I | CH ERASEIADD I I CHGUIDE I / _MENU I rUse €{_"_-] Exitl'_]J Note If CABLE appears in black, the TV is set to video input and CABLE cannot be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel number appears. Set CABLE to ON or OFF. (1) If the cursor is not beside CABLE, press A+ or _7- to move the cursor and press RETURN. 10

4 (3)PressRETURN. RETURN SET UP • CABLE:OFF AUTO PROGRAM CH ERASE/ADD CH GUIDE _MENU Use O_ Exit_ Press MENU to return to the original screen. MENU

easily: first stoic all the receivable channels automatically, following the procedure below. Next, erase unwanted channels or add additional channels. Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press/_+ or V- on the remote commander to move the cursor (I,) on the screen to SET UP and press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears. ISET UP | _((RL_ RETURN I • CABLE:ON I | AUTO PROGRAM I | CH ERASE/ADD I | CH GUIDE I I _MENU I Note If AUTO PROGRAM appears in black, the TV is set to video input and AUTO PROGRAM cannot be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel number appears. 3 Select AUTO PROGRAM. (1) Press !x+ or V- to move the cursor (1_) to AUTO PROGRAM. SET UP ) CABLE:OFF I • AUTO PROGRAM I CH ERASE/ADD I CH GUIDE I _MENU [ Use €i'_--------I Exiti-_TJ (2) Press RETURN. RETURN AUTO PROGRAM "AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

3 Press Zk+or _7- to select CH ERASE/ADD and press RETURN. 4 To erase an unwanted channel: (1) Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to erase. (2) Make sure the cursor (I_) is beside ERASE. Channel to be erased CH ERASE/ADD (_ I I_ERASE - I / ADD / I / /Select the channell (3) Press RETURN. The indication "-" appears beside the channel number, showing that the channel is erased from the preset memory. To add a channel that you want: (1) Press 0-9 buttons to select the channel you want to add and press ENTER. (2) Press/X+ or V- to select ADD. Channel to be added CH ERASE/ADD (3) Press RETURN. The indication "+" appears beside the channel number, showing that the channel is added to the preset memory. 5 To erase and/or add other channels, repeat step 4. 6 When finished, press MENU. Note If you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the same number is also erased or added, and vice versa. 13 __PJ

l_uca_ 1 V/VIDEO so that a _.hannel number appears. Selecting a channel directly Press the 0-9 buttons to select a channel. Or press ENTER after entering the channel for immediate selection. @®@ ®® ® To scan through channels Press CH +/- until the channel you want appears. OH Switching quickly between two channels Press JUMP. The channel you watched previously appears. Pressing JUMP again switches back to the previous channel. JUMP Adjusting the volume Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume. I VOLUME llIMIlllt_-_'. ..........

MUTING To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press VOL +. Displaying on-screen information Use this feature to check your channels and MTS mode. Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. Setting the Sleep Timer The TV stays on for the length of time specified and then shuts off automatically. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time (minutes) wanted appears. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as follows: 30 ,_ 60 ,_ 90 ,_ OFF. SLEEP To cancel the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears, or turn the TV off. Note If DISPLAY or MUTING is pressed with Caption Vision selected, the channel or muting display will disappear after a few seconds. -_ ..... " I 15

can be changed. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press A+ or V- to move the cursor (_') to ENGLISH and press RETURN. R) RETURN i V,OEO _1 _}{( Li_ I_ , SETUP I IVlTS:MA I N I ENGL I SH rUse _.['_ Exil 3 Press A+ or V- to select ESPAI_IOLand press RETURN. R) RETURN I VIDEO I MTS :IvlA IN )" ESPANOL lusa_€_ s..rl_ 4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen. MENU 16

can be adjusted to suit your taste. 1 Press MENU. 2 3 Make sure the cursor (1_)is beside VIDEO and press RETURN. v IDEO ] • P I CTURE lill,li[lllllltlllUlllllll..../ HUE .............I............./ COLOR II#llllllllll_ ............ / BRIGHT III_HIIIHIHI ............../ SHARP IIIm111111_ ............./ MENU _/ Use 0_] ExitlME_lJ Select the item to adjust. See chart on following page for details on results of adjustments. For example: To adjust brightness, press A+ or _7- to select BRIGHT and press RETURN. VID£O ] P I CTURE Imllllllllllllllltlllil,.,,I HUE ...........I ................ ] COLOR mHIlUlIIII ................ I • BRIGHT mU_ ................ | SHARP |HIIlUlI_It ................ | _MENU _| us_ _ Exit_L_lJ 4 RETURN Adjust the selected item: (1) Press Zx+or V- to adjust the item. BRIGHTNESS iifltl_l[lllli{llffli{l_tl................................ BRIGHTNESS lllllHllllllllllnllllnUlllllUnlllllllUl .................... (2) Press RETURN. The new setting appears in the VIDEO menu. 5 To adjust other items, repeat steps 3 and 4 above. 17 r-v,_.1ii_/,"Jt_ Ia'K_'I_!u:#:

Press V- to Increase picture contrast Decrease picture contrast for vivid color for soft color Make skin tones become Make skin tones become greenish purplish Increase color intensity Decrease color intensity Brighten the picture Darken the picture Sharpen the picture Soften the picture Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed. All the settings except PICTURE are restored to factory settings.

Caption Vision, select either CC1, CC2, TEXT1, or TEXT2 from the menu. CC1 or CC2 shows you a caption, that is a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CC1 for most programs.) TEXT1 or TEXT2 shows you text, that is information presented using half of the screen. It is not usually related to the program. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press A+ or V- to select _/TEXT and press RETURN. | SET UP !I MTS:MAIN I _.C]/TEXT :OFF [U,e Or_ Exi,_--I 3 Press A+ or V- to select the caption type and press RETURN. RETuR. Iv0Eo 1 1_ I SET UP / I M'rS:M__N / I > cL_-q/TEXT:TEXT2 I (use_r_-_ Exidi_lJ Notes • Captions disappear for a few seconds when you press the DISPLAY or MUTING button. • Captions may appear with a white box or other errors instead of a certain word. Poor reception of TV programs can also cause errors in captions. 19

sound (MAIN) or Second Audio Programs (SAP) at your choice. The initial setting is stereo sound (MAIN). 1 Press MENU. 2 Make sure the cursor (I_) is beside MTS and press RETURN. [v00 1 SET UP • MTS :MA IN CC/TEXT :OFF Use _'_ Exit_---_ 3 Press/_+ or _7- to select MAIN, SAP, or MONO and press RETURN. R) RETURN [ VIDEO l • MTS : SAP CC/TEXT:OFF MTS mode MAIN SAP Sound source Listen to stereo sound. Listen to bilingual programs. The sound of non-SAP programs will be muted when SAP is selected. MONO Reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.

allows the easy selection of your favorite channels using the on-screen menu. For example, channel number button 2 can be assigned to channel 124. Assigning a channel number button to a favorite channel 1 Press MENU. _1 Press A+ or V- to select SET UP and press RETURN, 3 Press A+ or V- to select CH GUIDE and press RETURN. 2 3 _'5-" 5 6 8 g 0 E 4 5 Press RETURN again. Press Z_+ or _7- to select a customized channel number (chosen number will appear in red) and press RETURN. Numbers 0-9 and DISPLAY and ENTER are available for use as a customized channel number. DISPLAY and ENTER are shown as D and E respectively on the screen. The channel number button selected will be the one you press to call up your favorite channel. 6 Press A+ or V- to select the channel and press RETURN. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other channels. To cancel a setting Select the channel you want to cancel in step 5, then press RESET. 21

The CHANNEL GUIDE menu appears showing channel number buttons and the corresponding channels. 2 Press a channel number button, DISPLAY or ENTER on the commander to select the channel you want. To cancel the CHANNEL GUIDE menu Press CH GUIDE while the CHANNEL GUIDE menu is displayed. • For models KV-13M10/14R10/20M10120S10/20S11/ 21R10/21RS10/21M10 Plug the headphones into the headphones jack. ront ! eadhones Notes • To prevent hearing damage due to sudden or prolonged excessive volume, do not raise the headphones volume too high while listening. • Using the headphones jack will turnoff the sound to TV speakers. • If your TVis a monauralTV,the monauralsound will beheard fromboth headphones.

is not corrected, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Problem Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Good picture, no sound. Adjustment • Adjust-PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. • Adjust BRIGHT in the VIDEO menu. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. No picture (screen not lit), no sound nocolor Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images Or ghosts Cannot operate menu The remote k commander does not operate The TV needs to be cleaned. • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO or the channel you use for watching video. • Try another channel. It could be station trouble. • Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu. • Black and white programs cannot be seen in color. • Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu. • Check the antenna/cable connection. • Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs. • Adjust the antenna. • Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, and hair-dryers. • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable TV cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings). • The menu disappears automatically when 90 seconds elapse after you press a button. • If the menu items appear in black, the TV is set to video input and you cannot operate the menu. Press TV/ VIDEO until a channel number appears. • Insert the batteries in the remote commander with the correct polarity. • Replace the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • If there is a fluorescent light close to the TV, move it at least 34 feet away from the TV. • Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet. r:_r.m,.,,_.,im,.,,,,_,,.,,- [ 23

Television system American TV standard Channel coverage VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CA'IN: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube Trinitron ®tube Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz • KV-13MlOlMT1300114R10/1460R Screensize 13 in. Inputs I video, I audio (KV-13M10/14R10 only) Speaker output 1W Power consumption 75 W when in use 4 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D) 372 x 339 × 408 mm (14 s/4 x 13 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.) Mass 10.3 kg (22 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories Size AA batteries (2) Dipole antenna (1) Antenna connector (1) KV-13M10/14R10: Remote commander RM-Y116 (1) KV-MT1300: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1) KV-1460R: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1) • KV-20M10/MT2000121R1012180R Screen size 20 in. Inputs I video, 1 audio (KV-20M10/21R10 only) Speaker output 2W Power consumption 97 W when in use Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 4 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D) KV-20MlO!21R10:522 x 475 x 471.2 mm ( 20 5/8 x 18 3/4 x 18 s/8 in.) KV-MT2000/2180R: 526 x 488 x 477.5 mm ( 20 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 18 7/8 in.) Mass 21.7 kg (47 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories Size AA batteries (2) KV-20M10/21R10: Remote commander RM-Y116 (1), Dipole antenna (1), Antenna connector (1) KV-MT2000: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1) KV-2180R: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1), Dipole antenna (1), Antenna connector (1) • KV-20S10120S11/ST2050121RSlOI 2190RS Screen size 20 in. Inputs 1 video, 2 audio (KV-20S10/20S11/ 21RS10 only) Speaker output 2W+2W Power consumption 100 W when in use 4 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D) KV-20SlO!20S11/21RS10:522 x 475 x 471.2 mm (20 s/8 x 18 3/4 x 18 s/8 in.) KV-ST2050!2190RS: 526 x 488 x 477.5 ram (20 3/4 x 191/4 x 18 7/8 in.) Mass 21.8 kg (48 lb 10 oz) Supplied accessories Size AA batteries (2) KV-20S10/20S11/21RS10: Remote commander RM-Y116 (1), Dipole antenna (1), Antenna connector (1) KV-ST2050: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1) KV-2190RS: Remote commander RM-Y123 (1), Dipole antenna (1), Antenna connector (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.