SERVICE MANUAL BX1S CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR212M50 RM-W101 Vietnam SCC-V07Q-A KV-AR212M61 RM-W100 Malaysia SCC-U96P-A KV-AR212M83 RM-W101 E SCC-V20J-A RM-W101 RM-W100 TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS ANODE. WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY (1) indicator will automatically begin to flash. A description of the self-diagnosis function is explained in the instruction manual. The number of times the STANDBY (1) indicator flashes translates to a probable source of the problem.
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 2. DISPLAY OF STANDBY (1) INDICATOR FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times V-Protect 4 times IK (AKB) 5 times Power Supply NG (+5V) 8 times for Video processor * One flash count is not used for self-diagnosis. Lamp ON 300ms Lamp OFF 3 sec Lamp OFF 300ms...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnostic results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to "0". Unless the result display is cleared to "0", the self-diagnosis function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 1-7. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig. 2) Remove the rear cover.
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a Perform the adjustments in the following order : complete realignment is required or a new picture 1. Beam Landing tube is installed. 2. Convergence 3.
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 Operation of V.STAT magnet 2-2. CONVERGENCE If the V.Stat magnet is moved in the “A” and “B” arrows, Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, • the red, green and blue dots moves as shown below. horizontal size and vertical size. Receive dot/hatch signal.
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment Preparation: Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal • static convergence and the vertical static convergence Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket ON DY: (Left or Right) YCH Insert YCH VOL on DY Rotate TLV VOL on DY DY pocket...
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 2-5. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT FOCUS adjustment should be completed before the W/B 1. Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: adjustment: ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER) 1. Receive digital monoscope pattern. 2. Input white raster signal. 2.
VDSP Detected Stereo Type (Direct Value from CZ_ Stereo_Mode) Needed for Nicam DCXO aligment Purpose S : for Sony A : Aiwa Value of x = 0 - Unknown, 1 - BTSC, 2 - A2, 3 - NICAM, : US/Latin/Taiwan...
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 e. OTHER FUNCTION VIA REMOTE COMMANDER 7, - All the data becomes the values in memory. 8, - All user control goes to the standard state. Display, - Service data initialization (Be sure not to use usually.) 2, 5 Select Device or Category 3-2.
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 Data Variant depend on models Category Name Model Data WHBL With VM Without VM With VM Without VM With VM Without VM Category Name Model Data With VM Without VM Category No Name Model Table NTSC SECAM NTSC SECAM S-Input...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 Category No Name Model Table SRS/WOW Trusurround Istereo Imono SDSP 005 SVOF AR212 (Series) Category Name GA Stereo GA AV ST/US NTSC ST/GA NTSC ST GA Mono/US NTSC OPTM DCXO Category Name 21" Models PICT WHTL Category Name Mono &...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB1 Item Speed Search Home Wide M(GA) theatre Screen KV-AR212M50 KV-AR212M61 KV-AR212M83 SPEED SEARCH (Time of speed search) 00 = disabled (original cycle speed) 01 = 4 time speed from the original 10 = 6 time speed from the original 11 = 8 time speed from the original TV System Selection 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 No. OPB3 Item HDEV NICAM ST NICAM BI A2 ST Thai US ST Korean ST MONO Bilingual KV-AR212M50 KV-AR212M61 KV-AR212M83 HDEV (High Deviation Mode) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled NICAM ST (NICAM Stereo) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled NICAM BI (NICAM Bilingual) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 No. OPB5 Item Full Cosmic Tilt Wide Surround Surround Plus KV-AR212M50 KV-AR212M61 KV-AR212M83 Full Surround (Full Surround option-no for 0 = Normal Surround Model EURO model) 1 = Full Surround Model (Off/simulated/surround/ SRS/WOW/TruSurround) No Surround (No Surround Model) 0 = Surround Model, 1 = Non-Surround Model Cosmic ASD Automatic Standard Detection...
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS SUB HUE ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. PMAX/CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 2. Input NTSC 3.58 Color Bar to TV set. 1. Select Video Mode. 3. Set the following condition: 2. Input PAL CB to TV set (others), Input NTSC 75% CB PICTURE 100%, COLOR 50%, BRIGHTNESS 50%, to TV set (NTSC model).
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 V. LINEARITY (VLIN), S. CORRECTION (SCOR), EW PARABOLA/WIDTH (PW)(EWPW), AND EW TRAPEZIUM (EWTZ) ADJUSTMENTS 1. Input Monoscope signal. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode. 3. Select VLIN, SCOR, EWPW, and EWTZ with 4. Adjust with for the best horizontal size. 5.
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION CV Board A Board 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION Note: Reference information • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise : RC SOLID noted.
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W101 RM-W100 NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock. [Processor, Audio, Power Supply, Deflection, Tuner, Jack, Heat Sink] –...
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: Items with no part number and no Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since • • The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine shading and mark ! are critical they are seldom required for routine ser vice.
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK X-2023-034-1 BEZNET ASSY (KV-AR212M50) 2~4, 8, 27~28 ! 1-456-280-11 DEGAUSSING COIL X-2022-427-1 BEZNET ASSY (KV-AR212M61) 4-094-690-01 PIECE A(90) CONV, CORRECT X-2023-104-1 BEZNET ASSY (KV-AR212M83) * A-1073-216-A COMPLETE PWB, A (KV-AR212M50) 4-096-206-02 DOOR CONTROL (Except KV-AR212M83) * A-1075-693-A COMPLETE PWB, A (KV-AR212M61)
KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 6 Replace only with part number specified. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK NOTE: • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since •...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C100 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001UF 10.00% 50V C215 1-128-550-11 ELECT...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C616 1-164-230-11 CERAMIC CHIP 220PF 5.00% C800 1-126-963-11 ELECT 4.7UF...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C868 1-102-228-00 CERAMIC 470PF 10.00% 500V CT131 1-767-774-22 TRAP, CERAMIC (KV-AR212M61/M83) C869...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D633 8-719-923-86 DIODE MTZJ-T-77-15 FB608 1-412-911-31 FERRITE D635 8-719-083-57 DIODE UDZSTE-173.6B...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK JR038 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP <PHOTO COUPLER> JR040 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP PH600 ! 6-600-187-11...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R011 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R203 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R395 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP 100K 1/10W R658 1-245-480-21 METAL 560K...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R847 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R941 1-216-849-11 METAL CHIP 220K 1/10W...
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KV-AR212M50/AR212M83/AR212M61 RM-W101 RM-W100 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. A CV REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <THERMISTOR> C783 1-102-121-00 CERAMIC 0.0022UF 10.00% 50V C783 (KV-AR212M61/M83) C784...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 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.
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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.
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x Securing the TV KV-AR212M50 only 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.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ... 23 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 25 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 ........
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. •...
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.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2+/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
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. –...
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 +/–...
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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 –...
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”...
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:...
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continued Page Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. 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”...
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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 Program Sorting...
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...
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...
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continued 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.
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...
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”...
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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 Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto...
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:...
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...
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continued 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...
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 Solutions Page Possible cause • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection...
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• There is local equipment near the TV. stripes interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or • Use a highly directional antenna.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! your TV flashes indicates the possible (main power) to turn off your TV. problems. red several Contact your nearest Sony service center. times after every three seconds. • The “Signal Booster” The TV screen is functioning to sometimes goes detect a weak signal.
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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.
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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.
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x Securing the TV KV-AR212M61 only 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.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ... 25 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 27 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 ........
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. •...
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.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2 +/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
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. –...
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 +/–...
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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 –...
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”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-AR212M61 only 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)
x Viewing Teletext KV-AR212M61 only Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this display a Teletext Press .
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:...
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continued Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function Page Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Preset channels automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Label the program number. “Program Label”...
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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 Program Sorting...
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...
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...
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continued 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.
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...
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”...
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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 Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto...
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:...
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...
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continued 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...
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.
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• Do not use a hair dryer or other stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV, VCR and at the wall. stereo broadcast 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.
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continued Page Symptom Possible cause Solutions • Changes in room TV cabinet temperature sometimes creaks. — – make the TV cabinet expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working.
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 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.
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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.
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x Securing the TV KV-AR212M83 only 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.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ... 23 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 25 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 ........
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. •...
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 and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen using the buttons on the top control panel.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2+/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
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. –...
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 +/–...
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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 –...
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”...
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:...
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continued Level 1 Page Level 2 Level 3/Function “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Label the program number. “Program Label”...
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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 Program Sorting...
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...
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...
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continued 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.
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...
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”...
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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 Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, 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:...
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...
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continued 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...
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 Solutions Page Possible cause • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection...
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• There is local stripes equipment near the TV. interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or • Use a highly directional antenna.
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! indicates the possible your TV flashes (main power) to turn off your TV. red several problems. Contact your nearest Sony service center. times after every three seconds. • The “Signal Booster” The TV screen is functioning to sometimes goes detect a weak signal.
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