Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-20FV300 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-20FV300 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-20FV300 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-086-343-22
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Operating
Instructions
KV-20FV300
KV-24FV300
© 2002 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 SON_ 4-086-343-22 ® Operating Instructions KV-20FV300 KV-24FV300 © 2002 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 STAR ® is a registered mark. have it checked by qualified personnel before operating further. As an ENERGY STAR Partner,Sony has determined that this product or_product CAUTION model meets the ENERGY STAR_guidelines for energy efficiency. When using TV games, computers,...
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards Do not disconnect the antenna or thepower cord during heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV For your protection, please read these instructions wait for the weather to improve.
  • Page 4 Ventilation Antenna Grounding According to the NEC The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these...
  • Page 5 Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet expose you to dangerous voltage other hazards. Refer all servicing qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA ®Features ..........Batteries for the Remote Control ................About this Manual ....................Front Panel Menu Controls ................... Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ......................Basic Connections ....................Connecting Additional Equipment ..............Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA ®. 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. Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA ®Features...
  • Page 8: Batteries For The Remote Control

    Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. 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, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder.
  • Page 9: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. TV Rear Panel VIDEO AUDIO -S VIDEO _._D_I VHF/UHF AUDIO Jack Description [] S VIDEO...
  • Page 10: Basic Connections

    Operating Instructions 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: (Rear of TV) VHF only 75-ohm VHF/UHF coaxial cable VHF/UHF Cable 300-ohm twin (Rear of TV) VHF only lead cable...
  • Page 11: Connecting Additional Equipment

    Connecting Your Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV AUDIO vfj ..o,. _ ! ..S VIDEO AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO _ _ ..Video (yellow) ..Audio L (white) cable/antenna From --_ Audio R (red) Optional connection Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your...
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions TV and Cable Box Cable Box From cable Coaxial Cable Rear of TV VIDEO _@1@ @T@7 _ Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
  • Page 13 Connecting Your k;o#iiiii_!_iiii@!_i:;:_ii_iii_i_i_!i_ii_ii_ii_i@_;_i TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of TV VIDEO VHF_HF VIDEO dD,O ,_ ..o v,o o _,N©_ _=__ r_lwl_wt_ Cable Box_ ..... Audio R (red) Optional connection From cable Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions TV and Satellite Receiver From Rear of TV cable/ antenna .F_ 'I_ _o.,o Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.
  • Page 15 Connecting Your TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna From cable anten ai cable/ Rear of TV ; .._ o_o I i°®o/ _°,o ..o..o _ _r___ VHF/UHF ::__ J ..I @.._ Satellite Receiver _J__ Video (yellow) Audio R (red) Audio L(white) Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of TV VIDEOIN lOUT1 Rear of DVD Player' =_ _-sv,oEo _ _ -------- Video (yellow) _ _-_- .....
  • Page 17 Connecting Your TV connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Vide° cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO oUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel A/V output connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the ,_, jack on the front of your TV. Headphone jack is STEREO. Front A/V panel ..
  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control And Basic Functions

    Using.the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus. nnN i POWER" _o__u_ .... ]iii iii iiiii iiiii .."i'VNIDEO SLEEP MT,S_SAP DISPLAY ®...
  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore sound. SYSTEM Powers off all Sony equipment at once (may not work with older equipment). TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch the TV Antenna input.
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Tv Automatically

    Operating Instructions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. POWER Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Press (_) on the remote control or on the TV front panel to perform Auto Program, press (_) to exit.
  • Page 21: Quick Start To The Menus

    Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channel settings.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Menu Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on a program's rating or content. Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer I and Timer 2. Select captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, select menu languages,...
  • Page 23: To Access A Menu

    Menus Using th This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To Access a Menu Press _2_u to display the on-screen menu. Use the _ or _ buttons to highlight the desired menu, then press c2D.
  • Page 24: Using The Video

    Using Menus Using the Video _] Menu Mode Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Customized Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture. picture viewing Sports: Select for a bright picture. Standard: Select for a standard picture.
  • Page 25: Picture Controls Menu

    Operating Instructions Picture Controls Menu Picture With the Picture Controls menu open: Controls Picture: Press <>to decrease the contrast. Press €, to increase contrast. Brightness: Press <>to darken the picture. Press €, to brighten the picture. Color: Press <>to decrease color saturation. Press €, to increase color saturation.
  • Page 26: Using The Audio

    Using Menus Using the Audio Menu Treble Press <_ to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press _> to increase higher pitched sound. Bass Press <_ to decrease the lower pitched sound. Press _ to increase the lower pitched sound. Balance Press <_ to emphasize the left speaker.
  • Page 27: Options Menu

    Operating Instructions Options Menu Press 4) or _, to select one of the following options: Multi-Channel Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. TV Sound Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
  • Page 28: Using The Channel Setup

    Using Menus iiii _: _ s_ Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Press _>to open Favorite Channels menu: Channels 1 Use the 4 or _, buttons to select the position (1-5) where you want to set Quick access a favorite channel. Then press c_. to favorite 2 Using the 4 or _, buttons, select the desired channel.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels Skip/Add add new ones. Press _> to open the Channel Skip/Add menu: 1 Use the 4) or _, button to select the position of the desired channel, then press exp.
  • Page 30: Parental Control

    Using Menus 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 limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV's rating limit.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions TV Rating (u.s. models only) The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based. Age --I Content Content Defined as Defined as TV-Y All children Fantasy Violence TV-Y7 Directed to older children Suggestive dialogue TV-G General audience Strong language Sexual situations TV-PG...
  • Page 32 Using Menus English Rating (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming French Rating (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs...
  • Page 33: Using The Parental Control

    Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control _ Menu In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. Press c_, then use the (_)-(_) buttons to enter a 4-digit password. Confirm your password by entering...
  • Page 34 Using Menus Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. With Lock highlighted, press exp. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections, Child, Youth, Young Adult.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions Using the Custom Menu Before setting Custom ratings, see pages 24-26, "Overview of the Ratings," for a description the available rating systems. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV's rating limit. See page 25 for U.S. models and page 26 for Canadian models for more information.
  • Page 36: Using The Timer O Menu

    Using Menus Using the Timer Q Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press _>to open Current Time menu: 1 Use the _ or _, button to enter the correct day and time, then press 2 Press _:_u to exit the menu.
  • Page 37: Using The Setup

    Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are Vision broadcast with closed caption). Closed- Press 1} or _ to select one of the following options: Captioning CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound...
  • Page 38: Other Information

    Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. CODE SET Press c:D. Press c:D or s_rC_BLE ( FUNCTION). Use the (_)-(_) buttons to key in the code number...
  • Page 39 Signature 2000 338, 327 Zenith SV2000 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Satellite receiver codes Cable box codes Sony Sony General Electric Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Hitachi Jerrold/G. 201,202, 203,204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 Hughes 227, 228, 229...
  • Page 40 Other Information Operating a VCR Press vc_Dvo Power on the VCR (_)_(_ Select channels directly en CH Change channels ®® Play video tape • Stop or _ Search forward or backward Pause • and _ Record Change between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Press vepaxo...
  • Page 41: 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 Make sure the power cord is plugged sound If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a...
  • Page 42 (page 2). 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 telev&ion, please call our Direct Response Center...
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron ® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries Remote Control RM-Y180 (1)
  • Page 44: Index

    Index Favorite Channels Audio LaN Menu 20 Audio Out 21 Front A/V Panel (see TV Front Panel) 2 Auto Program 14, 22 Auto SAP 21 Hue 19 Balance 20 Language Bass 20 Battery Installation Menus Brightness Audio L_N 20 Channel Setup [_ Cable 22 Parental...
  • Page 45 Ratings English Rating 26 French Rating 26 Movie Rating 24 TV Rating 25 Unrated U.S.A. Rating 26 Remote Control Using 12 Programming Setup Menu 31 Sharpness Simulated SLEEP 13 Speaker 21 Specifications SRS 20 Steady Sound 20 Stereo 21 1" Tilt Correction Timer _ Menu 30...
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