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2-109-122-11 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
GB
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
KV-AR212
M30
© 2004
Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-109-122-11 (1) Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions • Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KV-AR212 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
  • Page 3 Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
  • Page 4: Securing The Tv

    x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ... 24 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 26 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Specifications ...... Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........9 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Tv ("Initial Setup")

    x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the top control panel.
  • Page 8 continued The selected channel will appear on the screen. Program Sorting Program: 2) Press 2+/– to select the new program number position for your selected channel, then press t. Select new position 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
  • Page 9: Overview Of Controls

    Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (MONO) Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Remote control sensor. –...
  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control And Basic Functions

    Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been – watched for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
  • Page 11 Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically according to the –...
  • Page 12: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
  • Page 13: Enjoying Stereo Or Bilingual Programs

    x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM Mono NICAM stereo (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) NICAM NICAM Main...
  • Page 14: Menu Adjustment

    Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
  • Page 15 Level 1 Level 3/Function Page Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. “Manual Program” Preset channels manually. Label the program number. “Program Label”...
  • Page 16 continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program Program Label Program Block...
  • Page 17: Changing The "Picture" Setting

    x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
  • Page 18: Changing The "Sound" Setting

    x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
  • Page 19 Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
  • Page 20: Changing The "Timer" Setting

    x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
  • Page 21: Changing The "Channel Setup" Setting

    x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, label the program number, block unwanted programs and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
  • Page 22 continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: TV System: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press VHF Low Auto Fine: (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto...
  • Page 23: Changing The "Setup" Setting

    x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
  • Page 24: Additional Information

    Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
  • Page 25 Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
  • Page 27 • Do not use a hair dryer or other Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. – • Broadcast signals are Double images or •...
  • Page 28 TV, VCR and at the wall. loose or the cable is stereo broadcast damaged. sound. – • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony inappropriate. dealer for advice. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Output: 1 Stereo minijack Picture tube 21 in. Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 589 × 463 × 479 Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...

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