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Sony Trinitron KV-VF21M70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
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PAL NTSC
KV-VF21M70
©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-053-31 (1)
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  • Page 1 Trinitron Color Video TV Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. ############ PAL NTSC KV-VF21M70 ©1999 by Sony Corporation 3-866-053-31 (1)

  • Page 2: About Moisture Condensation

    WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Safety information This unit operates on extremely high voltages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control (APC) ... 38 Playing a tape repeatedly ... 39 Adjusting the picture for rental tapes ... 40 When connecting to a Sony VCR . 41 Setting the color system ... 42 Switching off automatically —SLEEP ... 43 Switching on automatically —...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Preparation Check the supplied accessories When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you have these items: • Remote control • Two R6 (size AA) batteries • Stabilizer band • Two clamps • Two wood screws •...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Installing The Video Tv

    Step 2: Installing the video TV Secure the video TV To prevent the video TV from falling, secure it using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the video TV using the existing hole. Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the video TV and a wall or pillar.

  • Page 6: Step 3: Connecting The Antenna

    Step 3: Connecting the antenna For better TV reception and clear recordings, connect an outdoor antenna to your video TV. Connecting an outdoor antenna To connect a VHF antenna or a combination VHF/UHF antenna—75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Attach an IEC antenna connector to the 75-ohm coaxial cable. Plug the connector into the 8 (antenna) socket of the video TV.

  • Page 7: Step 4: Selecting The Language

    Step 4: Selecting the language You can change the menu and on-screen information language to Chinese. Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/–...
  • Page 8 Step 4: Selecting the language (continued) Press M or m to select LANGUAGE/ , then press ENTER. The selected item turns red. Press M or m to select The menu language changes to Chinese. To return to the normal screen Press MENU.

  • Page 9: Step 5: Setting The Clock

    Step 5: Setting the clock You need to set the clock to use timer recording, Quick-Timer recording and on-timer functions. Press MENU. Press M or m to select then press ENTER. Press M or m to select CLOCK SET , then press ENTER.
  • Page 10 Step 5: Setting the clock (continued) Press M, m or , to set the month, year, hour and minutes in the same way as in step 5, then press ENTER. The clock starts working. To return to the normal screen Press MENU.

  • Page 11: Step 6: Setting The Channels

    Step 6: Setting the channels Presetting channels automatically You can preset up to 100 channels. Automatic presetting is the easiest way to setup your video TV if you want to preset all receivable channels at once. To preset the channels manually, see page 30.
  • Page 12 Step 6: Setting the channels (continued) Press M or m to select AUTO PROGRAM, then press ENTER. Presetting starts from program position 1. The preset program and channel numbers are displayed on the screen in sequence. When presetting is finished, program position 1 appears again. All available channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
  • Page 13 Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the remote control. Press TUNER PRESET ON/OFF with a pointed object. Do not use an item (such as a pencil) that might break off when inserted.

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Watching the TV This section explains various functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote control. 2+/– PROGR+/– Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), press ?/1 on the remote...
  • Page 15 Additional tasks Turn off temporarily Turn off the main power Adjust the volume Mute the sound Watch the video input (from a connected VCR, camcorder, etc.) Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE repeatedly until the desired picture mode is selected. Select DYNAMIC STANDARD...

  • Page 16: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape This section shows you how to play a tape. Other convenient functions you can use while playing a tape are explained in “Additional Operations.” STOP – PLAY – PLAYN PAUSEX STOPx REWm Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), skip this step.

  • Page 17: Protecting Your Cassette Against Accidental Erasure

    Additional tasks stop playback stop playback for a moment search a tape at high speed fast-forward the tape rewind the tape view the picture in fast-forward or rewind mode eject a cassette Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a cassette without a safety tab, simply cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

  • Page 18: Information

    Playing a tape (continued) Displaying on-screen information Press only the amount of remaining tape and the linear tape counter on the screen, press To make the information disappear, press displayed on the screen. Resetting the tape counter The tape counter helps you to locate a certain scene after playback. Press COUNTER RESET on the remote control to set the counter to “0:00:00”...

  • Page 19: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs Recording TV programs STOP –PLAY– PAUSE STOPx PAUSEX RECz Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV. If the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), the video TV will turn on automatically when a cassette is inserted.

  • Page 20: Recording With The Tv Off

    Recording TV programs (continued) Press REC z. The REC indicator lights up and recording begins. Note • You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons. Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired number buttons, then ENTER.
  • Page 21 Selecting the tape speed The chart below shows the recording/playback time available in each mode. PAL, MESECAM Cassette tape E-30 E-60 E-90 E-120 E-150 E-180 E-195 E-210 E-240 NTSC Cassette tape T-30 T-60 T-120 T-160 T-180 Notes • In the SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode, and three times as fast as the EP mode.

  • Page 22: Recording Using Quick-Timer

    Recording TV programs (continued) Recording using QUICK-TIMER The Quick-Timer recording function allows you to preset your video TV to record one program within a 24-hour period. For setting the Quick-Timer, use QUICK TIMER on the video TV. Before you begin •...
  • Page 23 Turn QUICK TIMER to set the hour of the start time, then press QUICK TIMER. The hour is set and the minute of the start time turns red. Turn QUICK TIMER to set the minute of the start time, then press QUICK TIMER.
  • Page 24 Recording TV programs (continued) The QUICK TIMER button changes the following when turned clockwise or counterclockwise • When setting the start time: The hour increases or decreases by one hour. The minutes increase or decrease by one minute. • The recording time period: Increases or decreases by 15 minutes.
  • Page 25 Changing or canceling the Quick Timer settings Press QUICK TIMER. The QUICK TIMER display appears. Change the settings: (1) Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CHANGE, then press QUICK TIMER. (2) Change the settings according to steps 2 through 7 of “Recording using QUICK-TIMER”...

  • Page 26: Timer

    Recording TV programs (continued) Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to five programs within a one-month period. Before you begin • When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the remote control.

  • Page 27: Using The Video Tv Before Timer Recording Starts

    Set the recording start time, recording stop time, program position/input (1 or 2) and tape speed in the same way as in step 2. Press ENTER. The cursor appears at OK. For daily and weekly recording, see “Daily/ weekly recording” below. Press <...

  • Page 28: Canceling The Timer Settings

    Recording TV programs (continued) Checking/adding/ changing/canceling the timer settings Press TIMER REC. To exit the PROGRAM LIST after checking the settings, skip steps 2 and 3. To add, change or clear the settings, follow steps 2 through 4. Press < or , to move the cursor to ADD, CHANGE or CLEAR, then press ENTER.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Tv

    Additional Operations Adjusting the TV Adjusting the volume — INTELLIGENT VOL Some programs are broadcast at different volume levels. By setting this function to ON, the volume level is stabilized and sudden changes in volume can be prevented. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Presetting Channels Manually

    Adjusting the TV (continued) Presetting channels manually Preset the channels manually if you want to select channels that were not set automatically or if you want to allocate program numbers to channels one by one. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
  • Page 31 If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal, select the appropriate TV system. (1) Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER. (2) Press M or m until the sound becomes normal, then press ENTER. If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the FINE tuning feature.

  • Page 32: Skipping Program Positions

    Adjusting the TV (continued) Skipping program positions You can skip unused program positions when selecting a program with the PROGR +/– buttons. However, the skipped programs may still be called up when you select them with the number buttons. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Tv System

    Adjusting the TV system If the sound of some channels is abnormal, select the appropriate TV system for your area. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER. Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER. Press M or m until the appropriate TV system appears on the menu,...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Color System

    Adjusting the TV (continued) Adjusting the color system Normally set the color system to AUTO. However, when the picture has no color, manually select the appropriate color system for your area. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER. Press M or m to select COL SYS, then press ENTER.

  • Page 35: Changing The Picture Mode Setting

    Changing the PICTURE MODE setting The PICTURE MODE menu allows you to adjust the picture quality. Press MENU. Press M or m to select then press ENTER. Press M or m to select ADJUST , then press ENTER. Press M or m to select the desired item, then press ENTER. The adjustment bar for the selected item appears at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Alignment Of The Picture

    Adjusting the TV (continued) Adjusting the alignment of the picture The picture may be out of alignment due to influence from the earth’s magnetic field in relation to the position of the TV. You can adjust the angle of the picture if it is not aligned to the TV screen.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Tracking

    Tape options Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the tracking automatically The tracking condition is automatically adjusted when this function is set to AUTO. Adjusting the tracking manually If streaks or snow noise appear during normal playback, adjust the tracking. Press MENU in playback mode. Press M or m to select Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press...

  • Page 38: Displaying On-Screen Control (Apc)

    Tape options (continued) Adjusting with Adaptive Picture Control (APC) This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality automatically according to the condition of the video tape. This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better picture quality, it is advisable to leave the function on.

  • Page 39: Playing A Tape Repeatedly

    Playing a tape repeatedly You can play the recorded portion of a tape repeatedly. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER. Press M or m to select AUTO REPEAT, then press ENTER.

  • Page 40: Tapes

    Tape options (continued) Adjusting the picture for rental tapes If you are not satisfied with the picture quality while playing a tape, even when APC is on, set RENTAL to ON. It is recommended to use this function when watching rental tapes. Press MENU.

  • Page 41: When Connecting To A Sony Vcr

    When connecting to a Sony VCR If you use this video TV with another Sony VCR, the remote control may accidentally operate both the video TV and VCR at the same time. To prevent this from happening, set VHS to SONY so that the remote control operates only this video TV.

  • Page 42: Recording Tv Programs Using The Setting The Color System

    Tape options (continued) Setting the color system Normally set COL SYS in the menu to AUTO. If streaks appear during playback, set COL SYS to correspond to the system that the tape was recorded in. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Checking/Adding/Changing

    Switching off automatically —SLEEP You can automatically switch the video TV into standby mode after a selected time period. Press With each press, the time period (in minutes) changes as illustrated. One minute before the TV switches into standby mode, the message “SLEEP TIMER: 1M”...

  • Page 44: Switching On Automatically - On Timer

    Switching on automatically — ON TIMER You can preset your video TV to automatically switch on at a desired time. You can select the TV program, video playback or input source to be switched on. Press MENU. Press M or m to select Make sure ON TIMER SET is selected, then press ENTER.
  • Page 45 Press M or m to set the source to be switched on, then press ENTER. The SOURCE changes as follows. TV PROG t VCR N (video playback) If you select TV PROG, press M or m to change the channel numbers.

  • Page 46: Additional Operations

    Searching using the index function The video TV marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. This video TV can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

  • Page 47: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting optional equipment Watching and recording the picture input from optional equipment To connect a video camera t 2/GAME IN 9 t 2/GAME To connect a VCR t 1/9 to audio output VMC-710M/720M (not supplied) t 1/ to video output to video to audio output...
  • Page 48 Connecting optional equipment (continued) To watch the video input signal Press t so that t1 or t2 appears on the screen. EJECT PIC MODE TIMER REC TAPE SPEED zREC MENU COUNTER RESET Additional Operations G-CODE ON/OFF INDEX > X PAUSE PLAY ENTER x STOP...
  • Page 49 To connect a video game t 2/GAME IN 9 t 2/GAME To display the video game screen Press GAME when the video TV is in standby mode. EJECT PIC MODE TIMER REC G-CODE TAPE SPEED zREC INDEX X PAUSE PLAY ENTER x STOP MENU...

  • Page 50: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Count the number of times the indicator flashes. Press ?/1 to turn off your video TV. Inform your nearest Sony service facility about the number of times the indicator flashes. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your video TV.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    (COL SYS) setting. (page 34) The antenna direction, Adjust the antenna direction, position and angle need position and angle. Contact a Sony adjustment. dealer for advice. Broadcast signals are Use a highly directional antenna. reflected by nearby mountains or buildings.
  • Page 52 The antenna type is Check the antenna type (VHF/ inappropriate. UHF). Contact a Sony dealer for advice. The antenna direction, Adjust the antenna direction, position and angle need position and angle. Contact a Sony adjustment.
  • Page 53 (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use any commercially available liquid type cleaning cassettes other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. The video heads may have to be The video heads may be worn out.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Recording section The cassette is ejected The safety tab of the cassette has when you press REC been removed. No cassette has been inserted. Cannot record. The tape is at its end. Timer recording section Cannot program a The clock has not been set.

  • Page 55: Changing The Picture Mode Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 i (headphones) jack 2 t2/GAME IN jacks ( (audio)) (47, 48) 3 TUNER PRESET ON/OFF button (12, 13) STOP –PLAY– 4 Tape transport buttons STOP x button (17, 20) (video)/9 REW m/...
  • Page 56 Identifying parts and controls (continued) PLAY PAUSE GAME 7 GAME button (13, 49) 8 t (input select) button (48) 9 2 (volume) +/– buttons (15) q; PROGR +/– buttons (14) qa QUICK TIMER (22, 23) Indicator Rotary button (ON TIMER) indicator (44) qd w (VCR) indicator (20) Additional Information TIMER REC...

  • Page 57: Remote Control

    Remote control 1 % (muting) button (15) 2 EJECT Z button (17) 3 t (input select) button (48) 4 2 (volume) +/– buttons (15) EJECT PIC MODE TAPE SPEED TIMER REC G-CODE ON/OFF zREC INDEX > X PAUSE PLAY ENTER x STOP MENU COUNTER RESET...
  • Page 58 Identifying parts and controls (continued) qs TIMER REC (recording) button (26) qd TAPE SPEED button (19) qf REC z (recording) button (20) qg COUNTER RESET button (18) Additional Information EJECT PIC MODE TIMER REC G-CODE TAPE SPEED ON/OFF zREC INDEX >...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications TV Section Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL/SECAM and NTSC /NTSC 3.58 Channel coverage See “Receivable channels and channel display” on page 60 Picture tube Trinitron 21 inches (approx. 50.7 cm measured diagonally) Antenna in 75-ohm antenna socket for VHF/UHF Video Section Format...

  • Page 60: Receivable Channels And Channel Display

    Receivable channels and channel display System Area B/G, H Middle East/Asia Indonesia Morocco CATV Hong Kong/ United Kingdom Ireland South Africa Angola CATV D/K, K1 East European coutries China Ivory Coast CATV America CATV Additional Information Channel coverage Channel display E-2 to E-12 C02 to C12 E-21 to E-69...
  • Page 61 Additional Information...
  • Page 62 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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