Sony KV-20S90 20" TV
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1. Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home choose one of the connections below A VHFonly 75 ohm Rear of TV or coaxial cable VHF UHF VHF UHF DD or Cable B VHFonly 300 ohm twin Rear of TV or lead cable ___ VHF UHF UHF only or VHF UHF Antenna connector KV 13M42 only C VHF 75 ohm and coaxial cable UHF m Rear of TV VHF UHF D EAC 66 U V mixer gt not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna it will be necessary to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV VIDEO 1 IN 2 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO rw Video yellow Audio L white AudioR red Optional connection RAUDIOL VIDEO 1 J at From Antenna or Cable 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF IN jack on the TV 2 To watch video programs from your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear of your VCR2. Exit SELECT 1 Point the cursor to PARENTAL LOCK and press DO SELECT 2 Using the 4 or 9 buttons highlight ON and press gt to activate 21 Operating Instructions Setting the RATING If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system you should use one of the following preselected categories CHILD YOUTH or YOUNG ADULT SELECT 1 Point the cursor to RATING and press C5 SELECT 2 Using the 4 or 9 buttons select the desired rating and press PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL LOCK OFF RATING CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU Move WA Select Ext Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of CHILD TV Y TV G G U S models only G Canadian models only YOUTH TV PG PG U S models only PG Canadian models only YOUNG ADULT TV 14 PG 13 U S models only 14 Canadian models only CUSTOM Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section Using the CUSTOM menu You should be familiar with the rating systems before attempting to set CUSTOM ratings Refer to pages 18 20 Overview of the Ratings for a description of the available rating systems 1 Inthe RATING option use 4 or to highlight CUSTOM and press SELECT Co 2 Using the 4 or Y buttons select the desired rating category and SELECT press O Ud Use 4 or Y to select the maximum rating or content and press eS 4 Press 4 or 9 to block 4 or unblock _ the rating or content and press DO
3. Once you have blocked a rating or content all higher ratings or contents will be automatically blocked 22 Using the Menus Resetting your password 1 Use the 4 or buttons to move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD and press C55 2 Follow the directions for Initial Access into Parental Control on page 21 for information on changing your password Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ENTER J Press onthe remote control then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password Ps Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn PARENTAL LOCK to OFF To reactivate your PARENTAL LOCK settings turn the TV off then back on the TV will return to the settings that you have selected 23 Other Information Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV try the suggestions below If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer No picture no sound Poor or no picture good sound Good picture no sound No color Only snow appears on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts m L O G L L L L Make sure the power cord is plugged in If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV If the problem continues call your local service center Check the TV VIDEO settings when watching TV
4. Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio Video cables not supplied from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV 1 You can use the 2 button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs Connecting Your TV TV and Cable Box Cable Box FN IN FS e our Cable Rear of TV VIDEO 1 IN R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF IN jack on the TV 2 To view channels from your cable box tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear panel of your cable box and use the cable box s remote control to change channels 2 If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 17 Operating Instructions TV VCR and Cable box Rear of TV VIDEO 1 IN 3 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO wu Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red Optional connection RAUDIOL VIDEO our From ch Cable Box Antenna or Cable 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial
5. rug or other similar surface e Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided e Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against volta
6. service technician to dispose of the set Contents Introduction Trinitron Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connechons en een 3 Connecting Additional Equipment 4 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control eee 9 Setting Up the TV Automatically 11 Quick Start to the Menus 12 Using the Menus Using the VIDEO 1D menu ee 13 Using the AUDIO d menu 14 Using the TIMER menu noeen 15 Using the SET UP FI MENU seroraren 16 CHANNEL SET UP menu 17 Using PARENTAL CONTROL 18 Other Information TOUDE NOSUN siete 25 PECADOS anar 27 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV Before you begin using this manual please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV 20590 to show the maximum number of features available Differences in operation or features will be indicated in the text for example KV 20590 only Trinitron Color TV Features Depending on your TV some of the features you will enjoy include 3 PARENTAL CONTROL A tool for parents to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits 3 FAVORITE CHANNEL Instant
7. V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence 18 Using the Menus MOVIE RATINGS U S models only This system defines the rating levels of movies shown on the big screen and those on prime cable channels Rating Defined as MOVIE HATING G General audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 Parents Strongly cautioned R Restricted Select rating NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted Move Select Exit X Adult audience only UNRATED U S models only You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated CUSTOM RATINGS Rating Defined as VIEW ALL No block TV RATINGS MOVIE RATINGS BLOCK Block all unrated TV gt UNRATED VIEW ALL TV programs zen BLOCK Block all unrated movies Select category MOVIE Move Select Exit BLOCK Block all unrated ALL programming 2 If you choose to block unrated TV programs please be aware the following programs may be blocked emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 19 Operating Instructions ENGLISH RATINGS Canadian models only These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English Rating Defined as 7 RATINGS C Children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental Guidance Select rating 14 Viewers 14 and older Move Select Ext C 18 Adult programming F
8. from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered e Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials e Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa
9. the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Ol Le VALL SETS RECEWET OUR OK H SAFETY CHECK Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified
10. unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer L If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep 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 Continuously watching the same channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the results of misuse extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure i To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cau
11. 4 081 454 21 SON Y Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions KV 13M42 KV 20M42 KV 20590 2001 by Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the TV to rain or moisture CAUTION A A DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated AN 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 AN and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Note to the CATV 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS J Operate the TV only on 120 V AC I One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are
12. F UHF Trinitron tube 120 V 60 Hz Size AA R6 batteries 2 Antenna connector KV 13M42 only Remote Control RM Y156 1 KV 13M42 KV 20M42 RM Y155 1 KV 20S90 Antenna dipole KV 13M42 only Visible screen size 13 inches 341 mm measured diagonally Actual screen size 14 inches 356 mm measured diagonally 1 video 1 audio 1 headphone jack 3 W 75 W when in use 1 W in standby 358 x 355 x 401 4 mm 14 1 x 14x 157 in 10 kg 22 lbs Visible screen size 20 inches 507 mm measured diagonally Actual screen size 21 inches 533 mm measured diagonally 2 video 2 audio 1 headphone jack 3 W KV 20M42 3W x 2 KV 20890 80 W when in use KV 20M42 90 W when in use KV 20590 1 W in standby 522 x 477 x 479 mm KV 20M42 20 x 18 8 16 x 187 5 inch 609 2 x 464 5 x 469 5 mm KV 20590 24 x 18 x 18 inch 21 6 kg 48 Ibs KV 20M42 21 kg 46 2 Ibs KV 20S90 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 27 Index AUDIO J menu 14 AUTO PROGRAM 17 Battery Installation 2 BRIGHTNESS 13 CAPTION VISION 16 CHANNEL FIX 17 CHANGE PASSWORD 23 CHANNEL SET UP 17 COLOR 13 Connections Antenna Cable 3 TV and Cable Box 5 TV and VCR 4 TV VCR and Cable box 6 Connecting a Camcorder Connecting Headphones CURRENT TIME SET 15 DAYLIGHT SAVING 15 DISPLAY 9 ENGLISH RATINGS 20 FAVORITE CHANNEL 1 16 FRENCH RATINGS 20 HUE 13 LANGUAGE 16 Menu
13. IMER CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before the Scheduled ON OFF TIMER is available viewing With the menu open SELECT 7 SELECT O 1 Press 2 Press or Y until the desired day or range of days is displayed then press gt 3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on by pressing 4 or Y and the 3 for hour and minutes 4 Press 4 or y to set the duration up to 6 hours then press SELECT r SELECT 5 Press 4 or v to set the channel and press OD 2 When you perform AUTO PROGRAM all ON OFF TIMER settings will be cleared B Any loss of power will cause the ON OFF TIMER settings to be cleared 2 When the ON OFF TIMER is programmed the light on the front of your TV will be turned on 15 Operating Instructions Using the SET UP menu SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL CAPTION VISION CC1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU Exit PARENTAL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several CONTROL options for programming the TV to block shows based on their rating see page 18 FAVORITE With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open CHANNEL 1 Press 935 Quick access 2 Use the 4 or buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL to favorite selecting AUTO will display the last five channels accessed channels by the 0 9 buttons 3 Select the position 1 5 where you want to program a channel Then press SELECT 4 Using the 4 or Y buttons select the desired chann
14. P OD MUTING TV VIDEO O DISPLAY OD MTS MENU 0 SELECT I Description Press when you want to turn the TV on and off Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 30 60 or 90 minutes Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears Instantly turns off the sound Press again or press 2 to restore sound Cycles through the available video inputs Press once to show current time if set and channel number Press again to activate CAPTION VISION settings if available To cancel press again until DISPLAY OFF appears Cycles through the Multi Channel TV Sound MTS options STEREO SAP Second Audio Programming and MONO KV 20S90 only Press for channel selection the channel will change after 2 seconds Press after selecting a channel using the 0 9 buttons to immediately activate selection Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the 0 9 buttons Displays the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time Activates highlighted selections in the on screen menu 2 The remote control shown RM Y155 is for KV 20S90 For KV 13M42 and KV 20M42 models your remote control does not have the MTS button Operating Instructions Moves the cursor in the on screen menu I ma m 4 m 4 Press to restore factory settings while in the on screen menu Press when you want to change channels VOL Press when you want to adjust
15. P menu page 17 Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 17 Batteries could be weak Replace them page 2 Move the TV 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights 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 In the password screen enter the following master password 4357 After using the master password you must create a new password it cannot be used to unlock currently blocked programs You can use the control buttons on the front panel of your TV Follow the instructions on the screen Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Direct Response Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 U S customers only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian customers only 26 Other Information Specifications For all models except as noted Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories KV 13M42 Screen size Inputs outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KV 20M42 KV 20590 Screen size Inputs outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions W H D Mass American TV standard NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VH
16. RENCH RATINGS Canadian models only These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating Defined as FRENCH RATINGS G General gt G sanst 8 ans Not recommended for younger aan children 16 ans _ 18 ans _ 13 ans Not recommended for children gt MENU under age 13 Select rating 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 Exit 18 ans This program is restricted to adults U S A RATINGS Canadian models only For programs from the United States Please see TV RATINGS on page 18 for information on U S A RATINGS 20 Using the Menus Initial access into PARENTAL CONTROL 1 Inthe SET UP Fi menu point the cursor to PARENTAL CONTROL and press 5 you will be asked to set 4 digit password for any future access into PARENTAL CONTROL SELECT 2 Press 5 then use the buttons to enter a 4 digit password PARENTAL CONTROL PASSWORD Use 0 9 buttons to enter new four digit password Move WA Select Exit Keep this instruction manual in a safe place In the event that you forget your password please see page 26 3 Confirm your password by entering it again Once your password is set correctly you will be taken into the PARENTAL CONTROL menu Activating PARENTAL LOCK In order to change the RATING you will need to set PARENTAL LOCK to ON PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL LOCK OFF RATING CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU
17. access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button Energy Star A recognized symbol of energy efficiency I Direct MTS Allows direct access to changing your Multi Channel TV Sound STEREO SAP Second Audio Programming or MONO with the touch of a button KV 20590 only 4 ON OFF TIMER Program your TV for scheduled viewing except KV 13M42 3 Trilingual Menus Choose between English French or Spanish menus KV 20590 only A Front Panel Controls Allows access to the on screen menus without the use of a remote control 3 Front A V inputs A quick connection for video games camcorders or stereo mono equipment except KV 13M42 Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA R6 batteries supplied into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide 2 Under normal conditions batteries will last up to six months If the remote control does not operate properly the batteries might be worn out Remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR or camcorder Once you re connected follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access the on screen menus Connecting Your TV
18. ave a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Alternate Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not to be used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set If a snapping or popping sound
19. cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from OUT on your VCR to VHF UHF jack on your TV 2 If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 17 Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio Video cables not supplied from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV 1 You can use the 2 button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs 6 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio Video cables not supplied connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV Front A V Panel N VIDEO Liono AUDIO R 20090 N Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red A V output 2 For model KV 13M42 this connection can be made to the Audio Video input located on the rear of the TV Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the jack on the front of your TV Front A V Panel VIDEO Liwono AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT ai Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on screen menus Button POWER SLEE
20. el 5 Press 55 the TV will change to the channel entered 1 To use FAVORITE CHANNEL exit all menus and press CS A window picture will display your favorite channel numbers Move the cursor to a channel SELECT number and press to view CAPTION CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a VISION program Closed TEXT1 2 3 4 Displays network station information captioning XDS Extended Data Services Displays information about the network and current program if available Kn Press the Y button to activate your CAPTION VISION setting LANGUAGE Display all menus in your language of choice 1 Point cursor at LANGUAGE and press gt 2 Using the 4 or Y buttons highlight the desired language and press gt 16 Using the Menus CHANNEL SET UP menu CHANNEL SET UP CABLE ON CHANNEL FIX OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP ADD MENU Move WA Select E gt Exit CABLE ON Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable OFF Select if you are using an antenna 1 After changing your CABLE settings you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL FIX 2 6 Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box Select the appropriate channel usually 3 or 4 and use the cable box s remote control for channel selection VIDEO Select from available inputs when you have connected video equipment e g satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed
21. g Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on screen menus Menu VIDEO PICTURE IIITLINIEIINIILIIITNIIILINNINNN BRIGHTNESS um COLOR MT NO CN HUE SHARPNESS um MENU Exit TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING NO CURRENT TIME SET ON OFF TIMER MENU AM Exit SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL CAPTION VISION CC1 baa LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU Exit Program your channels set TV rating or select menu language Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings Choose from available audio features such as Multi Channel Sound KV 20590 only Set the clock on your TV CURRENT TIME SET and program scheduled viewing ON OFF TIMER Except KV 13M42 CHANNEL SET UP CABLE ON CHANNEL FIX OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP ADD MENU Move WA Select gt Exit em The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub menu that provides further options for setting up your channels 2 The menus shown are for KV 20S90 Your menus may not look like those illustrated 12 Using the Menus This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your IV To access a menu MENU 1 Press MEN 2 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight a menu SELECT 3 Press oO to access the menu Using the VIDEO m menu Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS gt VIDEO un PICTURE AT BRIGHTNESS mu
22. ge surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Dp PRAYED OR TAUT AC LINE CRACKED PLUG e If liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product water e If
23. i I COLOR ID HUE SHARPNESS MENU pa Move HA Select 2 Exit Geo Press v to Decrease picture contrast Darken the picture Decrease color intensity Increase the red tones Soften the picture Press 4 to Increase picture contrast Brighten the picture Increase color saturation Increase the green tones Sharpen the picture 13 Operating Instructions Using the AUDIO J menu KV 20590 only AUDIO MTS STEREO MENU Move WA Select 9 _ Exit MTS STEREO Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo Multi Channel SAP Listen to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs TV Sound SAP MONO Select to reduce noise in areas with poor reception a If your TV is set to SAP all non SAP programs will be muted If your TV does not have sound check your AUDIO settings 2 For direct MTS settings press the 5 button on your remote control 14 Using the Menus Using the TIMER menu Except KV 13M42 TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING NO CURRENT TIME SET ON OFF TIMER MENU AM Exit ev DAYLIGHT YES Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Savings SAVING NO Select in fall at the end of Daylight Savings CURRENT With the menu open TIME SET 1 Press OD 2 Press 4 or Y to cycle through the days then press 3 Press 4 or v until the current hour is displayed then press gt 4 Press 4 or v until the current minute is displayed then SELECT press ON OFF T
24. rk As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product LQro yy model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Important Safeguards For your protection please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to h
25. s AUDIO 14 CHANNEL SET UP 17 SET UP 2 16 TIMER C 15 VIDEO m 13 MOVIE RATING 19 MTS 14 MONO 14 SAP 14 STEREO 14 ON OFF TIMER 1 15 PARENTAL CONTROL 1 18 Password 21 Entering 21 Lost 26 PICTURE 13 RATINGS 18 ENGLISH 20 FRENCH 20 MOVIE 19 TV 18 UNRATED 19 Remote Control 9 SET UP menu 16 SHARPNESS 13 SLEEP 9 Specifications 27 29 Operating Instructions 30 TIMER menu 15 Troubleshooting 25 TV Features 1 TV RATING 18 U S A RATINGS 20 UNRATED 19 VIDEO II menu 13 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A
26. se harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas I Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver _J Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected _J Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings _J Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Use of this television for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of your TV Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR is a registered ma
27. set to TV when watching video equipment set to VIDEO page 9 Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings see pages 21 23 Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote control Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu page 13 Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu page 13 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 3 MUTING Press so that MUTING disappears from the screen page 9 Check your AUDIO settings Your TV may be set to SAP page 14 Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu page 13 Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP menu page 17 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 3 Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from other electronic equipment Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise which can interfere with TV reception Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service 25 Operating Instructions Cannot receive higher number channels UHF when using an antenna Cable stations don t seem to work Remote control does not operate The TV needs to be cleaned Lost password for PARENTAL CONTROL You lost your remote control Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET UP menu page 17 Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 17 Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the CHANNEL SET U
28. the volume oO a If you lost your remote control see page 26 10 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels KV 13M42 see page 17 for information on AUTO PROGRAM For models KV 20M42 KV 20590 only POWER 1 Press O to turn on the TV the Initial setup screen appears U S models only Canadian models only ENGLISH CH ENGLISH CH ESPANOL CH ESPANOL CH AUTO SET UP VOL FRANCAIS VOL DEMO VOL AUTO SET UP VOL MENU TV VIDEO DEMO TV VIDEO First please connect First please connect cable antenna cable antenna Press SET UP to exit Press SET UP to exit 2 Make your language selection the on screen menus will change to reflect your choice 3 Follow the on screen instructions to continue AUTO SET UP or for a DEMO of the menus For U S models only 4 Press 23 to operate the on screen menus without the remote control Follow the on screen instructions to make adjustments to your IV settings To perform Auto Setup again I Press the and 25 buttons on the front panel of the TV and follow steps 2 4 a To reset your TV to factory settings turn the TV on Then while pressing the button on the remote control press POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on the original settings will be restored 11 Operatin
29. to it FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be used when CHANNEL FIX is set AUTO Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your TV It PROGRAM will cycle through all available channels and program any receivable channels CHANNEL Use this feature after you run AUTO PROGRAM to skip SKIP ADD unwanted channels or add new ones 1 Use the or CH buttons to access the desired channel 2 Press 9255 to SKIP or ADD only one option will be available 17 Operating Instructions Using PARENTAL CONTROL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV s rating Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems you should be ready to set your TV s rating TV RATINGS The TV ratings are divided into two groups age based and content based TV RATINGS gt TV Y R gt Mie D DIL Content TV MA _ L_ MENU Select category Move Select Exit Age Defined as Contents Defined as TV Y All children FV Fantasy Violence TV Y7 Directed to older children D Suggestive TV G General audience dialogue TV PG Parental Guidance L Strong language suggested S Sexual situations TV 14 Parents Strongly V Violence cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only 2 The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG
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