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TRINITRON~ COLOR TV
KV.20XBR/25XBR
(CABLE COMPATIBLE TV)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome to the advanced world of Sony TV. For the best results and the utmost satisfaction from your new set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
CONTENTS
Warn i ng ..... ............ ....... ..................... ....... ................... 2 Precauti ons..................................... ................ ....... ..... 3 Featu res........................... .............. ....................... ...... 3
Location of controls.................................................. 4
Set -u p .. ..................... ....... ............. .............. .................. 5
Speakers..... ....... ..................... ...... ....... .......... .......... 5
OWNER'S RECORD
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
Remote Commander .............................................. 6 Operation ........... ........ ....... ............................. .............. 6 Viewing TV programs............................................. 6 Listening to multichannel TV sound (MTS)
broadcasts .............. ....... .................... ......... ..........7
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Additional picture and sound adjustments ........ 8
Presettng channels ................................................... 9
Model No.
Serial No.
Adding channels..................................................... 9 Erasing channels.................................................... 9 Applications with other optional equipment ..........10
Con necti ons...................................... ................ ...... ....11
Optional audio/video connecting cables ......,.....11
VCR connection......................................................12
Microcomputer connection ..................................14 Selecting the various audio and video sources......15 Enjoying FM simulcasted programming .................16 Antenna/cable connection ........................................17
Specificati ons.. ............... ............................... ....... ......18
Troubleshooting ..........................................back cover
The photograph and illustrations in this manual are those of the
KV-25XBR but the operations are the same on the KV-20XBR.
(91984 by Sony Corporation
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex. pose the unit to rain or moisture.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with
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This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
will nòt occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
measures: Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
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CAUTION
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S.
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant
to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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PRECAUTIONS
i Safety I
. Operate the set only on 120 V AC.
FEATURES
. New MicroblackTM TrinitronOO picture tube with more
finely pitched aperture grille for higher resolution, higher contrast picture
. One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. . Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. . Unplug the set from the wall outlet if it is not going to be used for several days or more. To disconnect the
. Buil.in stereo decoder decodes MTS (Multichannel
TV Sound) broadcasts into left and right stereo or SAP (Second Audio Program) channels *
. Multi.band VHF/UHF/CATV tuner receives up to 125
cable channels for a total of 181 pOSSible off.air and
cable channels
. Supplied detachable speakers featuring Sony's APM
(Accurate Pistonic Motion) technology, magnetically
shielded to provide superb sound reproduction with no
interference to picture quality
cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¡instaiiation I
. To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
. Two buil.in video and L1R audio line inputs and a new
AV uniconnector allow direct hook-up to VCRs, video disc players, video games or other audiolvideo sources.
The AV uniconnector receives combined video and L1R
audio signals for one easy connection.
. Buil.in video and L1R audio line outputs provide the
ventilation openings.
. Do not install the set in a hot or humid place or in a
place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
selected output from the TV tuner or any of the equip. ment connected to the audio-video line inputs or the AV
uniconnector.
. An A V (audio and video combined) type output jack
I Cleaning I
Clean the set with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild
household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as
for continuous output from the TV tuner and easy connection
thinner or benzine as they might damage the finish of
the cabinet.
. Buil-in RGB input for higher resolution display of computer-generated text and color graphics . Full-function RM-724 Remote Commander provides wireless control of all operating controls
. On-screen displays for easy reference to operating
modes and adjustments
I Repacking I
. TrinitoneTM control allows you to adjust the color
temperature(tint) of the picture for the most pleasing
color
Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe transport of this set in the future.
. New Dynamic CoiorTM circuitry assures accurate,
life-like skintones and pure whites
. Dynamic PictureTM circuitry automatically adjusts
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or
transmitted by cable companies for the use of the
the picture contrast to produce more detail in bright and
dark areas of the scene
. Dynamic FocusTM circuitry automatically focuses the
general public may require authorization from the
broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.
scanning electron beam for enhanced sharpness over the entire picture, especially in the corners
. Colorpure FilterTM separately processes 81W picture
information from color information to produce a
dramatically sharper picture
* Depends on availability of off-air stereo broadcasts.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
For details on the use of each control, refer to the pages
indicated in brackets. See page 10 for the location of jacks and controls on the
back.
Front
On screen display for the following:
. Channel numbers
. "MAIN", "SAP" or "BOTH" modes . The selected input sources, "VIDEO 1, 2 or 3",
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"EXT-A" or "RGB" . The "AUX", "MUTING" or "SLEEP" indicators.
Item display The selected item to be adjusted by the ADJUSTMENT buttons or the "TRINITONE" and "RESET" indicators will appear here.
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Adjustment display
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Indicates level of the various adjustments made to the
picture and sound.
VIDEO lamp 1151
SLEEP lamp 171
POWER switch 171
Remote control detector 161
STEREO lamp 171
RGB lamp 1151
CHANNEL scan buttons 171
VOLUME buttons 171
TVNIDEO button 1151
RGB button 1151
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PHONES (headphones) jack
(stereo mini.type) 181
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PICTURE buttons 171
VIDEO 2 IN (input) AV uniconnector
110,12,13,141
TV OUT (output) AV jack 110,131
ADJUSTMENT buttons 181
ANT/AUX button 171
MTS (Multichannel TV sound) button 171
CABLE ON/OFFbutton 171
ERASE button 191
AUTO STEREO selector 171
ADD button 191
Projections for attaching speakers.
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SET.U P
SPEAKERS
Placement
Attaching the speakers to the TV
Right speaker
Connection
The speaker cord marked with a red line should be connected to the EB (red) terminal and the cord unmarked to
the e (black) terminal for correct in-phase operation.
While pressing the
Left speaker
button, insert the
wire into the hole,
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then release the
button.
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Right speaker
SPEAKER terminals
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Pull lightly on the
connection to make sure it is secure.
Left speaker
Turn the knobs on both sides
counterclockwise, adjust the angle and then turn the knobs
clockwise to lock the speaker in position.
The "APM" label should be right side up.
If desired, the speakers can be placed separately from the TV by unfolding the stand.
Speaker cords
If desired, larger 8-ohm speakers can be used as long as they are rated at 8-ohm impedance.
Expose and twist the wire ends of the cords of your
speakers as illustrated below, and make the correct EB
e connections. For large speakers, set BASS BOOST
Unfold
switch on the TV to "OFF" to prevent excessive bass.
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. Adjust the angle of the speakers, for best sound pro.
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5/8" (15mm)
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Strip about 5/8" (15mm)
of the wire insulation
and then twist the wire ends.
duction.
Caution
. Be sure to use speakers that are rated at 8-ohm im-
from the ends...
pedance with normal power holding capacity of more
than 7W for the KV-20XBR and of more than 10W for the
KV-25XBR.
. Never connect an amplifier and this TV simultaneously to the speakers as this may damage the TV.
. Make sure that none of the wire strands stick out, making contact with the neighboring speaker terminals.
. If you have connected a pair of speakers other than
the supplied speakers, make sure to place the TV set at a distance away from the speakers so that it will not be affected by the speaker magnets. If a temporary proximity to magnets should cause portions of the picture to have poor color, turn the POWER off, and after about 10
TV
minutes, turn it on again.
Speakers with low magnetic flux leakage such as the SS-X10A speaker system (optional) may be placed near the set.
Speaker system
Amplifier
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OPERATION
REMOTE COMMANDER
VIEWING TV PROGRAMS
ThisTV set is capable of receiving normal VHF and UHF
broadcasts plus cable TV channels. (See "Cable TV
channel chart" below.)
1 Turn the Remote Commander face down, press the tab and lift the cover.
2 Place batteries in the Commander with the polarities
in the correct directions, as illustrated inside the case. 3 Replace the cover.
Notes
. Use 2 size AA batteries (IEC designation R6).
Usually the Remote Commander is all that is needed to
operate the TV set in everyday use.
Remote Commander RM.724
POWER switch
. In normal operation, batteries will last up to half a
year. If the set does not operate properly, the batteries
SLEEP button
MUTING button
TRINITONE
might be exhausted. Replace all with new ones.
RESET button
SELECT button
LEVEL +(R)/-(L)
. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage,
remove the batteries for extended unused periods.
. Be sure that there are no obstructions between the
button
Channel number
Commander and the TV.
. Operable range is limited.
buttons
ANT/AUX (antennal
buttons
Remote control detector
DISPLAY button
auxilary) button
TVIVIDEO button
ENTER button
RGB button
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) button
Buttons which
are not
CH (channel)
duplicated
on the TV
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scan buttons VOL (volume) buttons
PICTURE buttons
Cable TV channel chart * Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate
channels. To tune in a channel, refer to this chart.
Number on this TV Corresponding CATV channel
18
E
1
5
6
14
A
15
B
A-8 A-7 A-6
24
K
16 C
17
D
19
F
20
G
21
H
22
I
23 J
25
L
26
M
27
N
28
0
29 p
30
Q
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31
R
32 S
33
T
34
U
35
V
36 37 38 39 .................. 93 94 W W+1 W+2 W+3 ......... ......... W+57 W+58
95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 ......... ......... 123 124 125
A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1 W+59 W+60 W+61 ......... ......... W+82 W+83 W+84
Check with your local cable TV company for more com-
plete information on the available channels.
*The designation of the cable TV channels conforms to
the EIA/NCTA recommendation.
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Preparation Make sure the following are properly set.
. On-screen "VIDEO 1, 2 or 3", "EXT-A" or "RGB" * indicators and the RGB or VIDEO lamp should be off. (Press TVIVDEO button or RGB button as many times as necessary until they go out.)
To turn off the set, press POWER again.
To have the set turn off automatically after one hour, press SLEEP. The "SLEEP" display will appear on the
screen a few seconds and the SLEEP lamp on the TV
will remain lit for one hour.
. AUTO STEREO selector should be set to ON
(depressed). Depending on the channel to be viewed, check the
following and change as necessary.
. CABLE ON/OFF button
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP again so that
the "SLEEP" display disappears, or turn off the TV.
For VHF and UHF channels, set to OFF .0. For cable TV channels, set to ON =.
. On-screen "AUX" * indicator
LISTENING TO MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND(MTS) BROADCASTS
In the years to come, an increasing number of programs
will be broadcast in stereo. Called Multichannel TV
(Press ANT/AUX button to change as necessary.) For VHF, UHF and regular cable TV channels: The indicator should be off. For pay cable TV channels:
The indicator should be displayed.
*The displays, "VIDEO" "EXT-A", "RGB" or "AUX" indicate that signals fed in through the VIDEO 1/3 INPUT jacks, VIDEO 2 IN AV uniconnector, the external audio jacks, the RGB MULTI INPUT connector or through the AUX terminals are being received.
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
Sound or MTS, the new technology will greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides for an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broad. casters can use to transmit a second language for bi-
lingual transmissions or some other sound track.
To receive a stereo program
Normally set the AUTO STEREO selector to ON (de. pressed). In this position, the STEREO lamp on the TV
will light up whenever a stereo broadcast is received.
To listen to the stereo sound, select the MAIN mode
with the MTS button so that the on-screen MAIN in-
The channel number will be displayed on the screen
light up for several seconds. 2 Select channels in one of the following two ways.
and the SLEEP lamp will
dicator appears. The stereo sound will be heard from
the left and right speakers.
Every push on the MTS button changes the indicator below the channel number as follows:
. Press the numeral(s) of the channel and then press
ENTER.
Ex. To select channel 6, press 6 and then ENTER.
To select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5 and then
ENTER.
MAIN . SAP . BOTH
When there is a SAP (Second Audio Program) broadcast
Select the SAP mode so that the. SAP indicator will be displayed and only the SAP sound will be heard from
If you pressed a wrong numeral, wait for a few
seconds and it will disappear. Then try again.
. Press CH "+" for higher-numbered channels and "-" for lower-numbered channels. Preset channels
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both speakers.
will appear in sequence. (For presetting desired channels, see page 9.)
To listen to both MAIN and SAP broadcasts
Select the BOTH mode so that the BOTH indicator is displayed. The MAIN and SAP sounds will come out
from the left and right speakers respectively.
The channel display will remain on the screen for a
few seconds. To keep the display on the screen,
press DISPLAY.
3 Adjust the volume and picture to your preference, if necessary.
The MAIN sound becomes monaural(mixed) even if it is a stereo broadcast, as the sound comes only from the
Press VOL "+" to increase volume, or "-" to
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decrease it.
Press PICTURE "+" to increase picture contrast, or "-" to decrease it.
If the picture rolls vertically, turn V HOLD control on the rear panel until the picture
left speaker. Notes . The selected mode will be retained even after the
power has once been turned off. . There may be cases of stereo broadcasts where excessive "noise" will be heard due to a weak incoming signaL. By switching the AUTO STEREO selector to OFF
stabilizes.
and returning to a monaural mode, the noise should be eliminated.
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V HOLD
To mute the sound immediately, press MUTING. The
screen. Press it again to restore the sound to its
previously-set level or press VOLUME +.
"MUTING" display will appear and remain on the
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Use of headphones
F.o private listening of sound, connect a pair of 8-ohm heedphones (optional) to the PHONES jack. The sound from the speakers will be cut off automatically.
Selected
item
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Skin tones become purplish
I(R) button
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HUE
lPHONES (stereo mini-type) jack
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COLOR
BRIGHT
Skin tones become greenish
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For less color
For more color
intensity
intensity
For more
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If the plug of your headphones is a stereo phone-type plug, use the optional Sony PC-33 plug adaptor.
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For less brightness
brightness
For more
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SHARP
TREBLE
For less sharpness
sharpness
response
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To decrease treble To increase treble
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PC-33
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lBASS
BALANCE
response
To decrease bass
response
To emphasize the
To increase bass response
To emphasize the
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An earphone can also be connected to listen to the
monaural (left channel) sound.
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left speaker's
volume
right speaker's volume
ADDITIONAL PICTURE AND SOUND ADJUST.
MENTS
(Hue: Color: Brightness: Sharpness: Treble: Bass: Ba-
On.screen color-bar displays
When any of the above adjustments are made, a colored
segmented bar appears on the screen to indicate the
appropriate setting leveL.
lance)
Additional picture and sound adjustments besides the
adjustments made by the PICTURE and VOL (volume)
. The HUE setting is indicated by the ratio of the red (left) and green (right) segments.
buttons can be made as follows although your TV
comes with its picture and sound preset at the factory
. The COLOR level is indicated by the number of red segments.
. The BRIGHT, SHARP, TREBLE and BASS levels are Indi-
for optimum performance.
The adjustments made can be cleared and the factory preset levels will be restored at once when the RESET button is pressed. (A "RESET" indicator will appear for
cated by the number of green segments.
. The stereo BALANCE is indicated by the ratio of the green (left) and red (right) segments. . While the VOL or PICTURE button is pressed, the number of green segments show the sound or picture leveL.
a few seconds.)
Controls are inside the front paneL.
ADJUSTMENT
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TRINITONE adjustment Usually color picture tubes are manufactured with a fixed color temperature (tint) that determines the "warmI
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ness (reddish)" or "coolness (bluish)" of the picture it
produces. With Sony's Trinitone feature, you can adjust
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the tint of the picture to your OWn color preference. The adjustment is made using the color white as reference.
When you press the TRINITONE button, a "WHITE" in-
LEVEL *
dicator will appear on the screen. Each consecutive
press of the TRINITONE button will change the color of
the indicator as follows:
* "LEVEL" is printed above the buttons on the KV-20XBR.
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1 Press SELECT button consecutively until the on-
screen display of the item you desire to adjust appears.
The display will change as follows:
Blue
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A touch of blue will be
A touch of red will be
HUE.. COLOR.. BRIGHT.. SHARp.. TREBLE.. BASS.. BALANCE.. back to HUE
The display will disappear after a few seconds but will appear again when the next step is taken.
2 Press LEVEL +(R)/-(L) button to adjust the selected item.
added to the
white part of the picture.
added to the
white part of the picture.
The factory preset whiteness will be
restored * .
*The TRINITONE adjustment will return to its factorypreset level at once when the RESET button is pressed.
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PRESETTING CHANNELS
Controls on the TV
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ADD button
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Channel number
buttons
ENTER button
CHANNEL
Remote Commander
scan buttons
Receivable channels of your set are:
VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CATV: 1-125
ADDING CHANNELS
1 Select the channel to be added by pressing the chan-
By adding and erasing channels, you can preset your TV
nel number buttons and then ENTER. 2 Press ADD.
so that only the desired channels appear in sequence
when the CHANNEL +/- are pressed.
A "+" indication will appear on the left of the channel display on the screen, indicating that the chan-
nel will appear in the proper numerical sequence
when you press CHANNEL +/-.
PREPARATION
1 Turn on TV.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other channels to be added.
ERASING CHANNELS
1 Select the channel to be erased.
2 Make sure the following are properly set. On-screen "VIDEO 1, 2 or 3", "EXT-A" or "RGB" in. dicators and the RGB or VIDEO lamp should be off. (Press TVIVDEO button or RGB button as necessary
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2 Press ERASE.
3 According to the channel to be added or erased,
check the following and make the necessary changes
until they go out.)
A "-" indication will appear on the left of the channel display on the screen, indicating that the channel has been erased. When CHANNEL +/- are
pressed, you will see that the channel is skipped
if any.
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. CABLE ON/OFF button
For VHF and UHF channels, set to OFF n For cable TV channels, set to ON =
. On.screen "AUX" indicator
over in the numerical sequence. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other channels to be erased.
To add erased channels again, follow the steps in "ADDING CHANNELS".
(Press ANT/AUX button as necessary.) For VHF, UHF and regular cable TV channels: The indicator should be off. For pay cable TV channels:
Note
You cannot erase a VHF or UHF channel from the
memory and retain a cable TV channel which has the same number, or vice versa. If either a VHF/UHF channel or a cable TV channel with the same number is to be kept in the memory, do not erase the number.
The indicator should be displayed.
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APPLICATIONS WITH OTH ER
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
This unit is equipped with various input/output jacks
and terminals for your desired equipment to be connected.
For details on the various optional connecting cables to be used, see "OPTIONAL AUDIOIVIDEO CONNECTING
Note . The TV channel (and therefore the output of this jack) will change if you press the channel number or CHANNEL scan buttons even while the on-screen "RGB" indicator or RGB lamp is lit.
. The TV channel cannot be changed when the on-screen
"VIDEO" indicator or VIDEO lamp is lit.
CABLES" on page 11.
Front
Behind the panel
Ð RGB MULTI INPUT connector (34-pin jack)
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1=1
This connector allows direct RGB hook-up to a
microcomputer having RGB output. When connecting the microcomputer, use a connecting cable with a 34.pin plug that will match the RGB output
of the equipment to the pin assignment of this connector designated on page 19.
o VIDEO 2 IN (input) A V uniconnector
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o TV OUT (output) AV jack
e RGB MULTI
INPUT connector
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leads
To connect a cable with loose signal leads instead of a plug, use
an optional PX-34 RGB multi con-
nector. For details on the arrangement and the connection of the leads, read the instruction manual
of the PX-34.
ø VIDEO 1 INPUT jacks
o VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks
Rear
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o External audio (L, R) jacks
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ø VIDEO 1 INPUT jacks o VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks
Connect to the video and audio output jacks of a VCR *,
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video disc player, etc.
(§ 0 (§
(§ ø MONITOR OUTPUT
(§ jacks
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o VIDEO jack
~ (phono, yellow)
~ to video output jack
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0- (phono, Lwhite) jack i. AUDIO
~ to audio L (left channel)
output jack
o VIDEO 3/EXT(external).AUDI0 selector
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l'- AUDIO R jack
to audio R (right channel)
~ output jack
~ (phono, red)
* You will achieve better picture and sound quality than by connecting the VCR only to the antenna terminaL.
ø External audio (L1R) jacks
o VIDEO 2 IN (input) AV uniconnector (AV jack) Connect to the video and audio output jacks of a video cassette recorder or microcomputer. Video and audio signals are transmitted simultaneously.
o TV OUT (output) jack (AV jack) Connect to the video and audio input jacks of a video cassette recorder to record the output of the TV's built-
An external audio source can be connected to these
jacks to be combined with the picture of the selected TV
program. Connect to the audio/lne output of the audio source.
To view FM simulcasted programs, see page 16.
8 MONITOR OUTPUT jacks (phono type)
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in tuner. The TV tuner output will always be supplied
even while other input signals are being viewed on the
Connect to the video and audio input jacks of a video
cassette recorder or color monitor. Either the TV or VCR signal selected by the TVIVIDEO button is supplied. To record only the sound, connect the audio input jacks
screen.
To record a TV program while viewing another video
source
1 Select the TV channel you desire to record.
2 Start recording on the VCR.
of a tape recorder to the AUDIO Land R jacks with a
connecting cable such as the optional RK-74A.
Note
The RGB signals are not supplied (and therefore will not
3 Press either TVIVIDEO button or RGB button to select
the desired source to be displayed.
be recorded on the connected VCR) from these jacks
even when the RGB signals are displayed on the screen.
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CONNECTIONS
(¡ VIDEO 3/EXT(external)-AUDIO selector If you have connected a VCR, video disc player, etc., to the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks, set to "VIDEO 3".
OPTIONAL AUDIONIDEO CONNECTING CABLES
The optional connecting cables to be used for connecting other equipment depend upon what type of audio
If you desire to mix the sound of the external audio
source connected to the ø External audio jacks with
the picture of the TV program, set to "EXT-AUDIO"
terminal =1
AUX (auxiliary)
TO CONVERTER
and video jacks the equipment you desire to connect has. The following charts will help you choose which cable you should use.
Cables to be connected to the VIDEO 1 and 3 INPUT
terminal See page 17.
VHF/UHF/CATVantenna terminal
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jacks
The type of audio and
video jacks of the equip-
ment to be connected.
Audio (L, R) Video (phono-type) (phono-type)
Connecting cable to be used
V HOLD (Vertical hold) control (See page 7)
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o H CENT (Horizontal
centering) control
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Audio (mini-type)
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Video (phono-type)
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VMC-2P3
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Video (phono-type)
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Audio (phono-type)
4I CONTROL OUT jack
fJ FROM TV STAND connector (only for the KV.25XBR)
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4D CONTROL IN jack
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(A V type) jacks
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VMC-1 MP3 (1 m),
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Cables to be connected to the VIDEO 2 IN and TV OUT
The type of audio and
video jacks of the equip-
Connecting cable to be used
BASS BOOST ON/OFF switch
SPEAKER terminals (See page 5)
ment to be connected.
Video (phono-type)
Audio (L, R)
(phono-type)
VMC-610S
(§
ø H CENT (horizontal centering) control
Usually keep this control at the center detent position. If the display of the equipment connected to the e RGB INPUT connector is shifted off center to the left MULTI
(§ (§
'I
Audio Video (phono-type) (phono-type)
side or right side of the screen, turn this control until the display is centered.
~ m CONTROL IN/OUT jacks These jacks are for connecting a future audio or video
(
(§
(2
*The PC-21 is supplied
~*
to the cable for a mini-type
audio input.
The following are few examples of the possible connec-
product also equipped with similar CONTROL IN or OUT
jacks for the expansion of your audio-video
system.
tions.
NOTES ON CONNECTION
. Before connecting, make sure that the power to
\
æ FROM TV STAND connector (6-pin DIN)
(Only for the KV-25XBR) Connect the optional SU-171 TV stand which will enable
you to turn on and off the power, adjust the volume, and
select the channel of this TV with foot pedals.
each piece of equipment is turned off. . The plugs should be fully inserted into the jacks. A
loose connection may cause hum and noise.
. Match the color when connecting the plugs to the
æ BASS BOOST ON/OFF switch
jacks.
When the supplied side-mounting speakers are used, set this switch to ON to enhance the bass sound.
When a larger speaker system is used, set this switch to
OFF to prevent excessive bass.
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VCR CONNECTION
Keep the VCR away from the TV, if the display or
sound is affected.
Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording
of such material may be contrary to the provisions of
the copyright laws.
Connecting VCRs that are capable of receiving TV
broadcasts
Antenna connection
VIDEO INPUT
~
to wall
(§ 9: ")
(§ (§
(Red) to VIDEO 1 INPUT AUDIO R
(Yellow) to VIDEO 1 INPUT (VIDEO)
(White) to VIDEO 1 INPUT AUDIO L
~t
VMC-2P3 (optional)
~L--~ --~---VCR
BIB
-- r-" ._n_""¡~=i
outlet
If you desire to connect another VCR, make the similar connection to the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks and set VIDEO 3/EXT-AUDIO selector to "VIDEO 3".
to video output
With this connection, you will be able to...
. View the playback of tapes
. Record TV programs
. Record a TV program while viewing another
Connecting portable VCRs (that are not equipped
with/connected to a TV tuner)
J Connection 11...for playing back recorded tapes
to video output
II
= 0i""",~1 ooc:CI~S
to
to audio output
VMC-612MS (optional)
-+ -+
Portable VCR
.. cw \ df o
VIDEO 2 IN AV
12
I Connection 21...for playing back recorded tapes and recording TV programs
Portable VCR
to video input I
,o"JJoO"i, ooc:CD~E3
VMC-612MS (optional)
to audio input
-+ -+.
to VideoJ t
to TV OUT
i+CW
t
CW+ ~
to VIDEO 2 IN AV
output =i
to audio output
If your portable VCR is equipped with a MULTI CONNECTOR, use the optional VMC-220S video monitor cable and connect the VCR to the back as follows.
/
CD CD
)JIDEO OUT to VIDEO 1/3 INPUT (VIDEO)
Portable VCR
(§ (§
l VIDEO IN to MONITOR OUTPUT (VIDEO)
(§ (§ .. (§ (§ ..
~ cici r09° " DD 5i
CONNECTOR
1 to MULTI
LI 1c: 001 = 61
El to MONITOR OUTPUT AUDIO L, R
~13 INPUT AUDIO L, R
Editing tapes by connecting a VCR to the MONITOR
OUTPUT jacks If a VCR is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT jacks besides another VCR, video disc player, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1/3 jacks or VIDEO 2 IN AV uniconnector,
selected video source (including the TV programs)
displayed on the screen. For selecting the desired video source, see page 15.
you will be able to edit your own tapes by recording the
/
CD CD
MONITOR OUTPUT
to VIDEO
(§
to AUDIO L
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
VCR
(§
to AUDIO R
(§
i~t-=-j~i.
to oodlo "p"'J J
VMC-2P3 (optional)
~~~
GG
î
Note The RGB input from the RGB MULTI INPUT connector
cannot be recorded.
to video input
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MICROCOMPUTER CONNECTION
Microcomputer with RGB output
~
CD CD
/
(j (j
to RGB MULTI INPUT
Microcomputer
34-pin plug
~~
Microcomputer with video and audio outputs
SMK-0001 (optional) *
to RGB output
*The connecting cable to be used depend upon the type of RGB output jack of the computer. The cable should arrange the output signals of the computer so
that they match the signal assignment of the RGB
MULTI INPUT connector of this unit (See page 19.). If you are not sure whether you can use your computer with this unit or which connecting cable to use, consult
your authorized Sony dealer.
Microcomputer
to video output
o '000000'00'011 aOCICD~S
to audio output
-+ -+
+~ -Note
to VIDEO 2 IN AV uniconnector
VMC-612MS
If the display of the RGB signals are shifted off center to
the right or left side of the screen adjust the H CENT control.
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SELECTING THE VARIOUS AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES
VIEWING THE PICTURE OF THE EQUIPMENT
CONNECTED TO THE VIDEO 1/3
INPUT or VIDEO
2 IN UNICONNECTOR
(If the "RGB" indicator is lit, press RGB button to turn it
off.)
VIEWING THE DISPLAY OF THE EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE RGB MULTI INPUT CONNECTOR
Press the RGB button to display the "RGB" indicator. The RGB lamp will light up.
Press the TVIVIDEO button until the "VIDEO 1, 2 or 3"
indicator of the VIDEO input jacks from which you desire the signals to come from appears.
The VIDEO lamp will light up.
- RGB
"I/
/ i "
The picture
- UIDEO 1
/I'
\I/
..
The picture of
of the connected equipment
..
I
the selected
VCR
-I I 00==' 0 EI
RGB lamp
I
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons.
I ioo=~E1
VIDEO lamp
Viewing superimposed pictures If the equipment connected to the RGB MULTI INPUT
connector has a function of superimposing its RGB out-
Every time you press the TVIVDEO button, the display will change as follows:
VIDEO 1 .. VIDEO 2.. VIDEO 3 * .. TV channel
t I
put on TV programs or on other video sources and you desire to view the superimposed picture,
1 Take the necessary steps to set the connected equip-
ment into the superimposing mode. (For details, read the instruction manual of the connected equipment.)
2 Select the VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 or the TV mode with the TVIVIDEO button to select the input on which you desire to have the RGB input superimposed. 3 Press the RGB button so that the on-screen "RGB" indicator or the RGB lamp is lit.
To return to the normal TV program or to the picture of the VCR, press RGB again.
To have the indicators remain on the screen, press
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons.
*Set VIDEO 3/EXT-AUDIO selector on the rear panel to "VIDEO 3" if "EXT-A" appears.
The channel number buttons on the Remote Commander or the channel scan buttons will not function while the VIDEO lamp is lit.
TO LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF THE AUDIO
SOURCE CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL
AUDIO JACKS
1 Set VIDEO 3/EXT-AUDIO selector to "EXT-AUDIO".
2 Press TVIVIDEO button as many times as necessary
the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander. When the RGB input is superimposed on TV programs or on the VCR display, the selected channel
or VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 indicator will appear for a few seconds first.
until the on-screen "EXT-A" appears.
Notes . The HUE, COLOR and SHARP (sharpness) adjustments are non-effective for the displayed RGB input. Adjust the picture with the PICTURE buttons or by adjusting the BRIGHT (brightness). . The selected source is retained even when the power
is turned off once.
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ENJOYING FM SIMULCASTEO PROGRAMMING
Over-the-air FM simulcasts
Over-the-cable FM simulcasts
Sometimes a TV station and an FM radio station will broadcast a program simultaneously so that viewers can enjoy TV programs in high-fidelity stereo. The video portion of the program is viewed normally by selecting
Cable TV companies have also started "simulcasting"
some channels like MTV (Music Television) and selected movies in stereo over the cable. In the case of cable
the correct channel and the audio portion is heard in stereo by tuning to the correct FM station of the users
FM tuner.
stereo programs, however, the audio signal is not sent
over the air but sent on FM frequencies over the cable. By splitting the incoming cable signal and running it to both the TV tuner and an FM tuner/receiver, these cable programs can be enjoyed in stereo over the TV's doublesided speakers as shown below.
This TV featuring double-sided speakers has been
equipped with External audio (L1R) jacks to
user to connect an FM tuner so that stereo simulcasts can be enjoyed on the TV's stereo speakers. Set-up is shown below.
allow the
Connection
CATV 75-ohm
.L Signal flow
Connection
coaxial cable
~ Signal
flow
.L
Rear of TV o
0
FM antenna
~ ~
~
~ ~
~ ~
~
VIDEO 3/EXTAUDIO
~
to
antenna
input
VIDEO 3/EXTAUDIO
~
to
antenna
input
FM tuner
to line
FM tuner
RK-74A (optional)
.L
output
RK-74A (optional)
~
to line
output
I Preparation I Make sure the following are properly set.
. Set VIDEO 3/EXT-AUDIO to "EXT-AUDIO".
. Press TVIVIDEO button as many times as necessary
I Operation I 1 Set the FM tuner to the frequency designated by the
broadcaster.
2 Operate the TV the same as in usual TV viewing.
so that the on-screen "EXT-A" indicator is displayed. . On-screen "RGB" indicator or RGB lamp should be off. (Press RGB button as necessary so that it goes off.) . For over-the-air FM simulcasts, the CABLE ON/OFF
button should be OFF .0. . For over-the-cable FM simulcasts, the CABLE
ON/OFF button should be ON =, and depending on the channel to be viewed, the on-screen "AUX" indicator should be as follows:
(Press ANT/AUX button to change as necessary.) For regular cable TV channels: The indicator should be off. For pay cable TV channels:
The indicator should be displayed.
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ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION
If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with an in-
door antenna, using an outdoor antenna may be
necessary. Cable TV reception is only possible by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable operator.
B i When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected I
Prepare the VHF antenna end using the appropriate connector as illustrated in A. Attach an optional EAC-66 UN mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the UN mixer.
Rear of TV VHF/UHF
Prepare the antenna or cable end using the appropriate connector, and connect the antenna or cable to the
antenna terminal of the TV. (See A, B or C below.)
A Combination VHF/UHF antenna, * VHF antenna,
UHF antenna or CATV cable
Select the proper connector according to the cable type.
When the cable is a
75.ohm coaxial type
When the cable is a 300-ohm ribbon type
lead-in (flat)
~
,
UHF
Use an optional F-type
~
(round)
Attach the supplied
~
When the cable is connected to the TV with the UN mix-
er, snow and noise may appear in the pictures of the
cable TV channels over 37 (W+1).
connector.
Rear of TV VHF/UHF
antenna connector.
c i Cable with a special converter (decoder) I
,
point of cable entry as practicaL.
15 mm I
(518 in.)
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded
signals and require special converters (decoders) * in
addition to the normal cable connection. Connect the
converter (decoder) with a 75-ohm coaxial cable (optional).
AUX
Fasten .
ith a
crewdriver. ~
ntenna connector
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal split-
ter. Take off the splitter and attach the proper connector.
Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A:
TOL
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
The supplied antenna connector will be used also as a UN mixer.
When connecting both 75-ohm VHF and 300-ohm UHF antennas, or 300-ohm UHF antenna only;
Pay TV
input\ Output
Special converter (decoder)
Cable
*The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.
Should be horizontaL.
To turn the slot, use a coin or a similar object.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Television system
Dimensions KV.25XBR:
American TV standards
635 x 547 x 478 mm (25 x 215/8 x 187/8 inches) without speakers 700 x 547 x 478 mm (275/8 x 215/8
X 187/8 inches) including speakers
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69
Cable TV: 1-125
Picture tube Microblack Trinitron
KV-20XBR: 502 x 439 x 467 mm (197/8 x 173/8 X
KV-25XBR: 25.inch picture measured
183/8 inches) without speakers
656 x 439 x 467 mm (257/8 x 1738 X
183/8 inches) including speakers
diagonally 26-inch picture tube measured diagonally 114-degree deflection
KV-20XBR: 20-inch picture measured
Weight KV.25XBR: 45 kg (991b 40z)
(without speakers) KV-20XBR: 25 kg (551b 20z)
Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal
for VHF/UHF/CATV Inputs VIDEO 1, 3 INPUT (phono jacks)
diagonally 21-inch picture tube measured diagonally 100-degree deflection
Accessories supplied Side-mounting speakers (Weight ap. prox. 1.5 kg each)with speaker cords .............................1 pair 35 cm2 (5.4 in2), APM unit
55 cm2 (8.5 in2), Bass radiator
unit
Remote Commander RM-724
Video: 1 V pop, 75 ohms
unbalanced, sync negative
with 2 size AA batteries
Audio: 408mVrms (100% modula.
tion, 47 kilohms) VIDEO 2 IN AV (AV jack)
Antenna connector
Optional accessories TV stand with foot pedals SU-171
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 408mVrms (100% modulation, 47 kilohms) RGB MULTI INPUT (See next page.) CONTROL IN (minijack)
5V pop
(for the KV-25XBR) TV stand SU-172 (for the KV-25XBR) SU-173 (for the KV-20XBR)
AudioNideo connecting cables (See
page 11)
UN mixer EAC-66
75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF/CATV AUX 75.ohm auxiliary antenna
RGB multi connector PX-34
Plug adaptor PC-33 Audio connecting cable RK-74A
terminal
FROM TV STAND connector (only on the KV-25XBR) for the optional
SU-171 TV stand
Outputs TV OUT (A V jack) Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 408mVrms (100%
modulation, 5 kilohms)
MONITOR OUTPUT (phono jack) Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 408mVrms (100%
modulation, 5 kilohms)
CONTROL OUT (minijack)
5V pop
PHONES (stereo minijack)
Accepts 8-ohm headphones
SPEAKER Accepts speakers of 8 ohms TO CONVERTER terminal Power requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
KV-25XBR: 185 W (max.) 1.5 W (in standby condition) KV-20XBR: 145 W (max.) 1.5W (in standby condition)
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RGB MULTI INPUT (34.pin plug)
Pin No.
1
Signal assignment
+5 V power supply
+5 V power supply
2 3 4 5
Audio (R) input ground
Ground
Remote control ground
6
7
Composite video output ground
Audio (L) input ground
8*,9*,10*
11
Ground
Ground Ground
Ground Ground
Audio (R) input
Mode select
12*,13*
15*
16
20
21
23
24 25 26
Composite video output
Audio(L) input
Red input
Green input
27
Blue input
29* 30*
31 *
Blanking input
H. sync or composite sync
V. sync
33 34
RGB/NORMAL mode select
Audio select
14,17,18,19,
22, 28, 32
Not in use
* For No.8 and 25, 9 and 26,10 and 27,12 and 29, 13 and
30, or 15 and 31 connections, use a twisted-pair lead.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Disturbances in picture and sound can often be
eliminated by checking the symptoms and following the suggestions listed below.
SYMPTOM.
CHECK AND ADJUST
. Adjust PICTURE.
SYMPTOM
CHECK AND ADJUST
. Check
that the
TV/
Poor or no picture (screen not li), good sound
. Adjust BRIGHT with
the ADJUSTMENT but-
~
Q.
tons.
. Check antenna/cable
Z w :!
VIDEO button is set correctly.
. Check that the RGB
button is set correctly.
connections.
. Press VOLUME +.
:; 0 w
C
w
No picture and/or
sound for the
. Are the connections
made firmly?
. Check that the VIDEO
. Release MUTING on the Remote Commander. . Check that the MTS
~ (,
Z Z
connected equipment
3/EXT-AUDIO selector is
set correctly.
Good picture, no sound
button is set correctly.
. Are the speakers con-
w
. Is the power of the
nected firmly?
. Is the VIDEO 3/EXT-
0 (,
connected equipment
turned on?
. Is
the connected
AUDIO selector set correct i y?
equipment set correctly?
If the problem still cannot be solved, contact your
nearest service facility.
. Is POWER switched
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
on? Power in outlet?
. Check that the TV/
VIDEO and/or RGB button is set correctly.
..
. Is it a color program?
. Is the color adjust-
cr
a: w w
CJ
No color
z
ment correctly made with the SELECT and
-/(L) or +/(R) buttons?
. Is it an active or the
correct channel?
. Check the CABLE
Snow and noise only
ON/OFF selector setting.
. Check that the ANT/
AUX button is set correct Iy.
. Check antenna con-
nections.
This is often caused by
Dotted local interference. (ex. lines or cars, neon signs, hair-
stripes
dryers
etc.) Adjust anten-
na for minimum interference.
Double
Reflections from nearby mountains or buildings
images often cause this problem. A highly direcor
ghosts tional outdoor antenna
prove the picture.
or CATV cable may im-
Try another channeL. It could be station trouble.
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