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9-908-084-21
Contents
Preface
This
section
tells
you
about
specia(
features,
safety
information,
and
preparatory
information
for
using this
manual.
Chapter 1: Setting UP
This
section
shows
you
the
steps
necessary for installing and presetting your
VIDEO TV, and how to connect
optional
video and audio equipment•
Trin itro n Color
Video
TV
-OperatingInstructions.
Before operating
your VIDEO IV, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
KV-13VM20/21
KV-20VM20
Owner's
Record
The model and serial numbers
are located at the
rear of the VIDEO 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.
@ 1994 by Sony Corporation
Chapter 2: Using Basic VIDEO.TV
Features
This section
gives you basic
information
about operating and adjusting your VIDEO
".TV,
Chapter
3: using
Advanced
TV
Features
This section shows you the steps-for other
useful
TV features
with
using the On-
Screen Menus.
•
Chapter
4: Using
Basic VCR
Features
This section
gives
you basic information
about ope,ating and adjusting your-VCR.
Chapter
5: Using advanced VCR
Features
This section shows you the steps for other
useful VCR features
with using the On-.
Screen Menus.
. .
Appendix
This section
gives you specifications
and
troubleshooting
information.
• For a detailed
table
of contents t see
p. 3
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- Page 1 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the VIDEO TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you Appendix call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This section gives you specifications Model Serial troubleshooting information.
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Page 2: Warning/Precautions
DO NOT USE THIS If you have any questions or problems concerning your POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, VIDEO TV, please contact your nearest.Sony dealer. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. . "... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Warning/Precautions ............Introducing the Sony Trinitron® Color VIDEO TV ....4 Locating the Controls ............Chapter 1: Setting Connecting TV Antenna/Cable ..........Presetting TV Channels ............. Erasing unnecessary channels - CHANNEL ERASE ..15 Using the On-Screen Menus .......... -
Page 4: Introducing The Sony Trinitron® Color Video Tv
Introducing the Sony Trinitron®Color VIDEO TV We highly recommend that you read this manual before using your VIDEO TV combined Television and VCR. Keep the manual handy for future reference. I=F;FJ0rlIFJ_ With the supplied Remote Commander, you can: With the following... -
Page 5: Locating The Controls
Locating the Controls £ • £EW AUTO REPEAT indicator CHANNEL +/- buttons button NOISE REDUCTION indicator VOLUME +/- bt_ttons PAUSE button TIMER REC indicator STOP button • REC indicator PLAY button ON/OFF TIMER indk_ator FAST FORWARD/CUE([_ /STAND BY indicator button Pull the upper left door open. - Page 6 Locating the controls For details, see the pages indicated by the numbered black circles •. VIDEO Q LINE IN jacks _) AUDIO Q LINE IN VHF/UHF © VHF/UHF antenna terminal I_) For details, see the pages indicated by the numbered black circles •. number displays Main picture input mode SLEEP,.
- Page 7 For details, see the pages indicated by the numbered black circles •. RM-Y126 MUTING button O POWER switch _), O, INPUT SELECT SLEEP JUMP L____ EJECT button _) INPUT SELECT button O I--JUMP button O 0- 9 button O, G© ..
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Setting Up
Chapter 1: Setting Up Connecting TV Antenna/Cable Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the VIDEO TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better picture quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company. 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of... - Page 9 Use the EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied). Prepare the VHF antenna end using the appropriate connecter (p. 8). VH_/UHF _------J Connect the cables to the mixer. Attach the mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal. When the UN mixer is used Snow and noise may appear in the pictures when viewing cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1). =>...
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Page 10: Using The On-Screen Menus
Using the On-Screen Menus The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various adjustments settings. See the indicated pages for instructions on using each feature. For picture quality adjustment Adjustment bar (pp. 21-22) Main menu VIDEO menu (pp. -
Page 11: Navigating Through The Menus
For closed caption setting CAPTION VISION menu (p. 24) Main menu CAPTION VISION screen (p. 24) CAPTION VISION MENU VIDEO SET UP _EXT II' CAPTION VISION TEIGt NOISE REDUCTION : OFF TEXT2 D MENU Use € _ Exit Use € _ Exit For noise reduction function NOISE REDUCTION... -
Page 12: Turningthe Cable Mode On Or Off
Turningthe Cable Mode On or Off All of the controls are on the Remote If you have cable connected to your VIDEO TV (p. 10) follow the steps below to turn Commander. the cable connection on or off. CABLE is preset to OFF when you use your VIDEO TV for the first time. -
Page 13: Presetting Tv Channels
Presetting TV Channels Once you have preset the channels on your VIDEO TV, you will be able to use the channel +/- buttons on the VIDEO TV or the Remote commander to scan the channel you selected. Perform auto programming during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting•... - Page 14 Presetting TV Channels Press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears• INPUT SELECT SLEEP JUMP SET UP ©@ RETURN ON/OFF TIMER TAPE REMAIN:T-120 @© CLOCK SET CABLE OFF AUTO PROGRAM ©@@ CH ERASE/ADD DMENU Use _ _ Exit COUNTER_ COUNTE_' _VOL TAPE SPEED If the VIDEO TV is in LINE...
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Page 15: Erasing Unnecessary Channels - Channel Erase
Use this feature to erase unnecessary TV channels, so that when you press CH+/-, the channel(s) are skipped. Press the CH +/- button to select the channel you want to erase. For example, to erase channel 8, press CH + or - until 8 appears• "-4 "INPUT SELECT... - Page 16 Presetting TV Channels Press RETURN. The CH ERASE/ADD screen appears, and the cursor points to ERASE• CH ERASE/ADD RETURN ERASE D MENU Select the channel Use _ RE_ Exit _LftJFJ INPU]" "_ELECT SLEEP JUMP (ZC) If the VIDEO TV is in LINE mode, you cannot select CHANNEL ERASE/ADD.
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Page 17: Presetting Only Desired Channels - Channel Add
Use this feature to add channels one at a time to the channel scan memory. Press 0-9 and ENTER to select the channel you want to add. For example, to add channel 25, Press 2, 5 and ENTER. ©©q}) ¢)6)® "13 INPUT SELECT... -
Page 18: Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting Other Equipment • Signal flow to VIDEO z:_== VHFfUHF to AUDIO kk\\\_ \ \ _I to video output to audio output to VHF/UHF vHi:/UHF ouputI Remove the antenna cable from the VIDEO Antenna terminal. Connect the antenna cable to the •... -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Using Basic Video Tv Features Watching "Iv Programs
Chapter 2: Using Basic VIDEO TV Features Watching TV Programs Press POWER on the VIDEO TV or the Remote Commander to turn the TV on. POWER POWER Turn the cable mode on or off to select the type of channel you want to watch, VHF/UHF or cable TV. -
Page 20: Using Convenient Features
Using Convenient Features Press MUTING MUTING The display 'MUTING" will appear on the screen. To restore the sound Press MUTING again. INPUT SELECT SLEEP JUMP ©© To display the channel Press DISPLAY. ©® All the existing displays appear.• channel number date, time, VCR operating mode and tape counter. -
Page 21: Adjusting Picture Quality
Adjusting Picture Quality You can adjust the picture for each input mode (TV mode, LINE) by pressing INPUT SELECT to select the input mode before making the aajustments. These adjustments are retained in memory even when you turn off the TV until you change the adjustments again•... - Page 22 Adjusting Picture Quality Press A+ or V- to make the adjustment. COLOR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIm.., Increase color intensity INPUT SELECT SLEEP JUMP @®@ COLOR IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...,... ° 8 8 r_Decrease color intensity C.OU_TE_ TAPE Press RETURN. S_ED The new setting appears in the VIDEO menu. MENU VIDEO RETURN...
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Page 23: Using Noise Reduction Function
Using Noise Reduction Function You can reduce the picture noise on the screen in VCR playback mode, Press MENU. The main menu appears, and the cursor points to VIDEO. MENU MENU _, VIDEO SET UP CAPTION VISION NOISE REDUCTION : OFF INPUT SELECT SLEEP... -
Page 24: Chapter 3: Using Advanced Tv Featm'es " Using Closed Caption
Chapter 3: Using AdvancedTV Features Using Closed Caption Press MENU. MENU The main menu appears. b' VIDEO SET UP MENU CAPTION VISION NOISE REDUCTION :OFF Use € _ Exit Press Z&+ or V- to select CAPTION VISION. Then press RETURN, CAPTION VISION The CAPTION VISION screen appears, INPUT... -
Page 25: Setting Theclock - Current Time Set
Using the Timer-Activated Functions Follow these instructions to set the current time. The correct time must be set in order to use the other timer-activated functions (ON/OFF TIMER). EXAMPLE: Set the time to 11:30AM, Friday on the 25th of February, 1994. In main menu, press/_+ or V- to select SET UP. - Page 26 Using the Timer-Activated Functions Press RETURN. CLOCK "Set the day" appears on the screen. 2/1/- -- -:-- INPUT :_ MENU RETURN S_)T SLEEP JUMP ©Q® Q®® Set the day Use€ _ Exit _} ® Press or _- to set the day. ;oumERJ Each time you press A+ or _7-, the day changes consecutively.
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Page 27: Setting The On/Off Timer
With this function you can set your favorite program to appear on the screen at the time that you set. EXAMPLE: Set the timer to turn on the VIDEO TV every Monday through Friday at 3:15 PM for 2 hours, on channel 21. Press MENU. - Page 28 Using the Timer-Activated Functions Press A+ or V- to set the day. Each time you press _ + or V-, the days of the week change as shown in Fig. I. Then press RETURN. 'Set the time " appears on the screen. ON/OFF TIMER EVERY MON-FRI 12:00AM -h CH---...
- Page 29 I_l;Im Press A+ or V- to set the channel that you want the TV to tune in. • One minute before the timer goes off, the Each time you press __+ or %, the channel number changes in sequence. "TV will turn off" display will appear on ON/OFF TIMER the screen•...
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Page 30: Chapter 4: Using Basic Vcr Features Playback
Chapter 4: Using Basic VCR Features Playback Insert a video cassette with the arrow mark facing upwards. :rrow mark ........_ IP'_sE®_r%_ - EJECT INPUT SELECT SLEEP JUMP ®®® Gently press the center Of the front side of the cassette until the mechanism QQ®... - Page 31 To record on a cassette with the safety tab broken off, simply cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Adhesive tape Maximum recording time of a tape The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the life of the VIDEO TV.
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Page 32: Playing Back A Prerecorded Cassette Tape
Playback Insert a prerecorded cassette into the tape compartment. The VIDEO TV automatically turns on. When playing back rental tapes, NOISE REDUCTION indicator lights at the same time image detail improves• If playback does not start, press PLAY •. The tape plays back at the speed at which was recorded. -
Page 33: Viewing Tv Programs During Tape Playback
To advance the tape rapidly While the tape is being played back, pressing FAST FORWARD =,_ will move the tape forward at high speed so you can see the picture and choose where to stop. [_,'l When you do this, E_ _ appears on the screen. If you release the button, the VCR will return to normal playback. -
Page 34: Playing Back A Tape Recorded On Another Vcr
Playback When playing back a tape recorded on another VCR, there might be some picture noise. Tracking ensures that the tape is correctly aligned with the playback head. It only works in the "playback" mode and its principle purpose is to minimize picture shake and what is called "noise"... -
Page 35: Using Counter/Remain
To display the counter, press COUNTER/REMAIN once. The tape counter shows the tape travel time in hours, minutes and seconds during recording playback. SP 0:00:00 To see the remaining tape time during recording or playback, press COUNTER/REMAIN twice. For seeing the remaining tape time, first The remaining tape time appears with "REM."... -
Page 36: Chapter 5" Using Advanced Vcr Features Recording Tv Programs
Chapter 5: Using Advanced VCR Features Recording TV Programs Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. o::: ..Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission and/or program owner. -
Page 37: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can preset up to six recordings up to one month in advance. The recordings can be preset with the Commander while referring to the TIMER SET/CHECK display on the screen. Before you begin, check the following points. •... - Page 38 Timer Recording Press _+ or V- to set the month and date to 3/10 THU. The day of the week is automatically set. TIMER SET/CHECK 3/1 "_E I_TIE START STOP 3/10x_ -;-- -: ../.. .:.. .: ../.. .:..
- Page 39 Press RETURN to flash the recording speed The following messages under each case position then or V- until EP appears. appear on the screen: TIMER SET/CHECK 3/1 "rUE DATE START STOP • "PLEASE IN A RECORDABLE 3/10_ s:00m 10:S5_ ./.. .:..
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Page 40: When Preset Timer Recordings Overlap
Timer Recording If the turn-on time of two programs are the same The program listed first on the TIMER SET/CHECK display has priority over the other programs. The timer recording of lower priority programs will be done from the point after program 1 is finished. Program (listed first in the list) 10:00pro... -
Page 41: Changing Or Cancelling The Timer Settings
The TIMER SET/CHECK display You can display all of the timer settings on the VIDEO TV screen to check the settings. When a recording is set for only one day, that setting is erased from the TIMER SET/CHECK display after the recording is Press TIMER ON SCREEN. -
Page 42: Quick Timer Recording
Quick Timer Recording This function is convenient when, for example, you want to set the VCR to start recording immediately without going through the whole timer setting procedure. • Make sure that the clock is set correctly before you activate Quick Timer Recording. •... -
Page 43: Index Function
Index Function INDEX signal marks on the tape let you scan through the start of different programs or search for a specific section of tape. Automatic INDEX mark An INDEX signal is automatically marked at the beginning of recording. iNPUT S_)T SLEEP JUMP... -
Page 44: Playing Back From The Index Point
Index Function The beginning of each program can be found and played back by using the INDEX signals. Insert a cassette with INDEX signals. Press INDEX once during playback. INDEX O0appears on the screen. INPUT S_)CT SLEEP JUMP INDEX ®®® ®®®... -
Page 45: Locsting The Desired Prograrn(!Ndex Search)
A particular program can be located and played back by designating how many INDEX signals ahead or behind that program is from the current position. Insert a cassette with INDEX signals. Press INDEX. INDEX O0appears. INDEX INDEX O0 Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the number of INDEX signals you want to skip. For example, if the tape is at INDEX 02 and you want to locate INDEX 05, press 0 3. -
Page 46: Specifications
Appendix Specification American TV standard Television system KV-13VM20/21 : 85W Power consumption KV-20VM20:100W Recording system Rotary two-head helical scan system Dimensions (WHD) KV-13VM20/21: 15 _" X 16s_'X 15" Channel coverage VHF: 2 - 13 390 X 416 X 384mm UHF: 14-69 KV-20VM20: Cable TV: 1-125 20 _/8"... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting VCR OPERATION Symptoms Suggestions Cannot load video cassettes • Insert the cassette with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. • Check if a video tape is already in the VCR. No operation when buttons • Cancel the QSR stop time. are pressed •... - Page 48 If you have a problem with the VIDEO TV, first check the power cord connection, then go through the following list. Should the difficulty persist, unplug the unit, and contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. VIDEO TV RECEPTION...