Sony TRINITRON KV-1747R User's Manual
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1. SONY TRINITRONe COLOR TV RECEIVER y kL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on choosing this advanced Sony Color TV Receiver For best results please read this manual thoroughly before operating the set and keep these instructions handy for future reference OWNER S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No KV 1747R Serial No 1982 by Sony Corporation Warning Precautions Features 4 Trinitron color system 4 Location of parts and controls 5 Normal TV operation vd Cable TV operation Remote control operation Channel presetting External antenna cable connection Viewing VTR playback Checking the set by yourself back cover Specifications back cover WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the set to rain or moisture Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set Do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only PRECAUTIONS USE INSTALLATION Operate only on 120 V ac This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug one blade of the plug is wider than the other which will fit into the power outlet only one way Should you be unable to inse2. Accessory supplied Battery size AA 2 pcs Design and specifications subject to change without notice 4 493 663 21 1
3. a E Corresponding CATV channel A 2 A 1 A B c D F G H 1 Beem fbn hm mh Hf M M E J K L M N o p a R s T u v w OPERATION CATV programs are tuned in the same way as normal TV programs except for the NORMALICATV selector setting See NORMAL TV OPERATION on page 7 NORMAL CATV Receivable channels 2 13 A 2 A 1 A W Operating notes To tune in pay cable TV signals select the output channel number of the channel converter It may take a little longer to tune in the desired CATV channel 3 than a normal TV channel REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION BATTERY INSTALLATION The Sony RM 707 Remote Commander operates on two supplied AA batteries IEC designation P Push and slide 2 Insert batteries observing the 3 Slide to close correct polarity FUNCTION OF THE BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE COMMANDER Buttons which have no equivalent on the TV _ Transmitter Sf Point toward the remote control detector on the TV Output indicator Indicates when the Remote Commander is operating If the indicator does not light when any of the function buttons are pressed battery replacement is required Buttons whose functions are the same as the TV buttons MUTING button ROWERS Wish To mute the sound immediately press this button Sound muting will be released when the MUTING button is
4. preset values but may be further adjusted slightly with the COLOR and HUE controls Note If satisfactory results cannot be obtained with the built in indoor antennas install external antennas as described on page 18 Adjustment Guide Va If the picture rolls vertically Good picture Skin tones not natural With the AUTO switch at OFF the HUE and COLOR controls have a wider adjustment range greenish skin E HUE purplish skin gt too vivid too pale orf RZ on 4 AUTO gt ZS gt JZ COLOR COLOR too bright too dark Too bright or too dark picture gt Z BRIGHT gt JZ BRIGHT Too sharp or too soft picture Ao too sharp or snowy picture SHARPNESS too soft Wa SHARPNESS J INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL USES To listen with the earphone supplied je The loudspeaker is disconnected Both the earphone and loudspeaker work To record the TV sound Using the AUDIO OUT jack on the The sound volume setting of the TV does not affect the record level rear panel PC 5A monaural stereo optional phono plug tape recorder cassette deck to line inputs miniplug to line input aS gt fo RK 105A with PC 5A optional RK 5OA optional minipl phono plugs p pi iplug The recorded sound is monaural Using the EARPHONE o jack Adjust the TV vol
5. the picture corners and diminishes room reflections amp Yy d Qand are simulated pictures LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS OUTSIDE PANEL VHF telescopic dipole antenna Adjust as r quired for best VHF reception X UF loop antenna N Adjust as required for best UHF reception Channel indicator Indicates the channel number CHANNEL scan buttons Press the or button to scan the prememorized channels respectively higher or lower POWER switch Press to turn on the power Press again to turn the power off Remote control detector Response lamp Blinks when any button on the Remote Commander is pressed While the sound is muted or when the volume or contrast is at a maximum or minimum this lamp lights steadily VOLUME buttons Press the or button to adjust the volume up or down Earphone jacks An earphone may be connected to these jacks See page 12 INSIDE THE PANEL COVER PICTURE buttons Adjust the contrast to suit your preference and the room lighting MASTER switch Generally keep this switch depressed lt ON If this switch is released CLOFF even if you press the POWER switch on the TV or the Remote Commander the TV will not be turned on ADD button Press to add the desired channels See CHANNEL PRESETTING on page 16 V vertical HOLD control SHARPNESS control ERASE button Press to
6. antenna is recommended especially in dif ficult reception areas inside steel frame buildings in mountainous areas or at great distances from the transmitter VHF antenna Pull out the antenna connector from the VHF antenna terminal thus disconnecting the VHF telescopic dipole antenna Use the antenna connector for 300 ohm ribbon type lead in connection When the cable is a 75 ohm coaxial 5 mm 8H6 in type round 10 mmh in Fold back braid F type connector Prestige oo Pass the ring over cable 2mm ile in y i AUDIO When the cable is a 300 ohm ribbon type UHF antenna Loosen the screws on the UHF antenna terminals and pull out the lugs of the UHF loop antenna 300 ohm ribbon type wire Connect the wire and tighten the screws Combination VHF UHF antenna Most combination antennas already have a signal splitter If you need a splitter or a complete antenna system see your Sony dealer or a qualified technician VHF UHF signal splitter lead in flat Connect the leads Antenna connector supplied w screwdriver Pugin 18 CATV cable Connect the CATV coaxial cable to the VHF antenna terminal We recommend that you consult your cable TV company to make sure that the cable is properly connected VIEWING VTR PLAYBACK To view the playback picture f
7. erase inactive channels See CHANNEL PRESETTING on page 17 HUE control ___NORMALICATV selector Set to NORMAL to view normal TV programs and to CATV to view CATV programs Receivable channels are as follows NORMAL 2 13 14 83 BRIGHT control CATV 2 13 A 2 A 1 A W AUTO switch See PICTURE ADJUSTMENT on page 10 COLOR control This TV is supplied with the RM 707 Remote Commander See REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION on page 14 NORMAL TV OPERATION PANEL OPERATION You can select the desired channel by scanning higher or lower for the channel among the prememorized channels with the CHANNEL scan buttons This TV is preset at the factory to receive VHF channels 2 through 13 with the CHANNEL scan buttons Before operation Check that the following controls are set to the normal position as illustrated Open the panel cover MASTER TO VIEW THE TV 1 Turn on the power 2 Select the desired channel Examples using the CHANNEL scan buttons present channel For lower numbered chan nels press the button er CHANNEL e J For higher numbered chan nels press the button el To add UHF channels see page 16 Volume picture contrast adjustment Adjust the volume VOLUME To increase the volume ar VOLUME
8. number buttons on the Remote Com mander 19 CHECKING THE SET BY YOURSELF Many apparent malfunctions may be caused by slight mis adjustments of the regular controls or some other equally simple cause If any difficulty arises in the operation of your set first check through this illustrated list of symptoms and corrections Should the difficulty persist unplug the set and contact your Sony dealer SYMPTOM CORRECTION Plug the set into a work no picture ing outlet screen not lit Press the MASTER and no sound the POWER switches no picture screen not lit but good sound Press the PICTURE button Turn the BRIGHT con trol clockwise good picture but no sound Unplug the earphone from the EARPHONE jack Lel Press the VOLUME button Release the sound muting by pressing the MUTING button or turning the TV off and on again When is displayed in the channel indicator blank snowy the CLEAR button has screen been pressed select the no sound channel number correctly or turn off the TV momentarily Connect the antenna properly Adjust the indoor anten no picture na no sound but Check the outdoor an snow and tenna noise only Check that a correct channel is selected Check the NORMAL CATV selector setting Check that the AUTO switch is set to ON no color Check that the COLOR control is not turned fully count
9. pressed again the VOLUME button is pressed or the TV is turned off and on again PICTURE buttons VOLUME buttons The upper button corresponds to the right button on the TV and the lower one corresponds to the left one on the TV CHANNEL scan buttons Channel number buttons Ghannels are selected directly by pressing two number buttons First press the button corresponding to the tens digit number of the channel then press the button corresponding to the single digit number For channels 2 through 9 press the 0 button first CLEAR button Press this button to set the display to if you select an incorrect tens digit or forget to first select 0 for channels 2 through 9 When this button is pressed the picture will disappear and the sound will go off until the channel number is correctly selected 14 OPERATION OF THE REMOTE COMMANDER Once the MASTER button has been switched on you can remotely control the TV with this Commander up to 7 meters 23 feet away from the TV and within the angle illustrated below Check this button MASTER ON OFF ON T Turn on the power Select the desired channel with channel number button or the CHANNEL buttons 3 Adjust the picture contrast 4 Adjust the volume Notes on the Remote Commander Channel selection with the channel n
10. To decrease the volume H Adjust the picture contrast To increase the picture contrast PICTURE To decrease the picture contrast Position of controls after the power is turned off and turned on again With POWER switch on the TV or Com With MASTER switch mander Channel Memorized Volume Memorized Picture contrast Factory preset levels Indoor antenna adjustment For VHF reception use the VHF telescopic dipole antenna Adjust the length direction and OW of both elements symmetrically until the picture is clearest PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Satisfactory results will usually be obtained with the controls set at the following positions If any adjustments are necessary adjust the required controls as described in the Adjustment Guide ac cording to the picture conditions V HOLD control at the position where picture does not roll probably near the center position SHARPNESS control at the center detent position HUE control at the center position For UHF reception raise the UHF loop antenna and swing the loop back and forth and or sideways until the picture is clearest COLOR control at the center position BRIGHT control at the cente detent position AUTO switch at the ON position Color intensity and hue of the picture are adjusted automatically to the factory
11. erclockwise dotted lines or stripes Often caused by in terference from autos neon signs hair dryers electric razors etc Try ad justing the antenna for minimum interference double images or ghosts Reflections from nearby mountains or buildings often cause this problem In such cases a highly directional outdoor anten na may improve the pic ture Sony Corporation Printed in Japan SPECIFICATIONS KV 1747R Television system American TV standards Channel coverage VHF channels 2 through 13 ee UHF channels 14 through 83 CATV mit through en band channels J through W Picture tube Trinrontube 17 inch picture measured diagonally 90 degree deflection Antenna VHF telescopic dipole antenna UHF loop antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF 300 ohm antenna terminals for UHF Speaker Approx 9 x 5 cm 3 x 2 inches Power requirements 120 V ac 60 Hz Power consumption 110 W max 73 W average 2 7 W in standby condition Dimensions Approx 484 5 x 473 5 x 464 mm wih d 19 s x 183 4 x 18 8 inches Weight Approx 23 4 kg 51 Ib 9 02 Accessories supplied Remote Commander RM 707 Earphone Remote Commander RM 707 Remote control system infrared control Power requirements 3 V de Battery size AA x 2 IEC Battery Designation R6 Dimensions Approx 60 x 20 x 150 mm w hid 25s x 34 x 6 inches Weight Approx 134 g 4 7 oz incl batteries
12. led safety precautions see the leaflet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS included with this manual in the vinyl bag FEATURES Remote Commander operation of power on off sound volume muting channel selection and picture control adjustment CATV cable television programs or normal broadcast programs can be selected Easy channel selection and presetting with the 10 button tuning system on the Remote Commander Dynamic Picture system adjusts picture contrast automatically to produce more detail in both bright and dark areas of every scene Dynamic Color system for superior color reproduction with natural facial color tones and dazzling whites ECONOQUICK energy saving quick start picture system Easy to read green fluorescent display on the channel indicator TRINITRON COLOR SYSTEM The Sony Color TV employs the unique Trinitron Color System A product of inten sive engineering research the Trinitron Color System provides a brighter and sharper picture with simplified and more accurate service adjustments One gun three beam electron focusing structure and a single large electron lens for a crisp picture Aperture Grille color selection system for a brighter sharper picture less prone to moir pat terns ripple or wave effect Guard Grille for a high contrast brighter picture without color spills Cylindrical screen reduces distortion as viewed from the sides sharpens
13. ly the channels available in your area will ap pear in the sequence TO ADD UHF OR CATV CHANNELS select the receivable source For UHF For CATV NORMAL NORMAL 2 Select the channel number to be added with the channel number buttons on the Remote Commander Channel indicator Number of channel added Repeat the above for all the channels to be added The channels will be entered in numerical sequence regardless of the adding sequence If you have any problem on CATV channel presetting consult the CATV company in your area TO ERASE INACTIVE CHANNELS Select the receivable source for UHF for CATV for VHF NORMAL NORMAL Either position will do Select the channel to be erased Channel indicator Number of channel erased Repeat the above for all the channels to be erased To add once erased channels again See To add UHF or CATV channels on page 16 Operating note It is not possible to erase a UHF channel from the memory and retain the CATV channel of the same number in the memory or vice versa If either the UHF channel or the CATV channel of the same number is to be kept in the memory do not erase the number EXTERNAL ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION If your local signal is strong an indoor antenna may be sufficient to obtain a clear picture The use of an external
14. rom a Sony Betamax videocassette recorder or other VTR equipped with an rf output terminal CONNECTION VHF antenna UHF antenna TV Connect a suitable VHF and UHF or combination antenna to the recorder Connect the rf output of the recorder to the VHF antenna terminal of the TV and the UHF OUT terminals of the recorder to the UHF terminals of the TV For details refer to the instructions furnished with the recorder OPERATION Adjusting the recorder Set the rf unit channel selector to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is not active in your area Set the recorder to the playback mode If you do not have a pre recorded tape set the TV VTR selector to VTR and select an active channel with its channel select button on the recorder The signal from the recorder will be fed to the TV Adjusting the TV Select VHF channel 3 or 4 the operation channel of the rf unit built into the recorder by pressing the 0 number button and 3 or 4 number button on the Remote Commander or pressing the CHANNEL or button The playback picture will then appear Operating note If the inactive 3 or 4 channel has been erased as described before the playback picture cannot be selected with the CHANNEL or button However the desired channel selection can again be made as usual with the channel
15. rt the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your dealer for assistance Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the set and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the set from the wall outlet or set the MASTER button to OFF if it is not to be used for several days To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the set on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation holes Do not install the set in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibra tion or shock Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in han dy if you ever have to ship your set For maximum protection repack your set as it was originally packed at the factory To keep the set looking brand new periodically clean it with a soft cloth Stub born stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine or abrasive cleansers since these will damage the cabinet As a safety precaution unplug the set before cleaning it For detai
16. umber buttons 5 In normal operation battery life is up to channel 25 channel 7 half a year When the battery is exhausted Example if the Remote Commander will not operate 2 z 5 i the TV properly In this case replace the For channels 2 through 9 press batteries with new ones the 0 button first When the Commander is not used for a w ar ime j3 long period of time remove the batteries to r R je aE k bs QT 9 8 p93 avoid damage from possible battery 8 leakage Keep the Commander away from ex tremely hot or humid places Example Avoid dropping any foreign objects into When you wish to select channel 7 and you forgot to press the 0 the Commander case when replacing bat button first teries a The RM 707 Commander may be used on Wait about 3 ly with those Sony color TV models in seconds The previous number dicated in the operating instructions display is recalled Press the correct channel number buttons Incorrect number m Press the CLEAR button The picture will disappear only snow shows and the sound will go off 15 CHANNEL PRESETTING How to preset the channels to be scanned with the CHANNEL scan buttons Your TV has been set at the factory to receive VHF channels 2 through 13 in sequence when you press the CHANNEL scan but tons You can add UHF or CATV channels and erase inactive VHF channels so that on
17. ume to a normal listening level l4 monaural tape recorder atero miniplug miniplug cassette deck to line inputs to line input gE z gt CD one plugs RK 105A optional RK 69A optional miniplug The recorded sound is monaural To listen through a stereo system The sound is monaural to aux or tuner inputs RK 105A with PC 5A POSA phonof optional optional j Plug phono plugs Caution Keep the speaker system away from the TV as the magnets in the speakers may affect the TV screen miniplug 12 CABLE TV OPERATION PANEL OPERATION In CATV cable television systems programs are brought into the home on the mid band channels and the super band channels With the NORMALICATV selector set to CATV this TV receives mid band channels A 2 A 1 A through and super band channels J through W Channel A 2 can be tuned in by selecting number 00 on this TV channel A 1 by selecting number 01 channel A by selecting number 14 and so on as follows Most CATV systems use letters to designate channels but some use numbers To tune in a numbered channel select the same number on the TV Consult your local cable TV company or your nearest Sony dealer to find out which of these channels are receivable and which type of cable system is used in your area Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and require special converters Number on this TV
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