Sony Trinitron User manual

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Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
KV-HW21
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-094-461-11 (1)
N63
N60
GB
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Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
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.
• To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the
remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid leaks from the
batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV as high voltages and other hazards are present
inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the
TV to qualified personnel.
Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be
subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For children’s safety, do not leave children alone
with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it.
Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to
clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive
tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of
the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.
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Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which
can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV
stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the
bottom area of the TV.
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
going to use it for several days.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
TV to rain or moisture.
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xSecuring the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to
secure the TV.
20 mm
3.8 mm
screws clamps band
Screw the band to the TV stand and to the
provided hole at the rear of your TV.
(1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar and
the other clamp to the provided hole at
the rear of your TV.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
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Table of Contents
Installation
Getting Started ..................................... 6
Setting up your TV
(“Initial Setup”) .................................... 7
Overview of Controls
TV top control, front and
rear panels............................................. 8
Using the remote control and
basic functions ...................................... 9
Advanced Operations
Selecting the picture and sound
modes .................................................. 11
Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs ............................................. 12
Menu Adjustment
Introducing the menu system .......... 13
Changing the “Video” setting .......... 16
Changing the “Audio” setting ......... 17
Changing the “Channel Setup”
setting .................................................. 19
Changing the “Channel Block”
setting .................................................. 20
Changing the “Timer” setting .......... 21
Changing the “Setup” setting .......... 22
Additional Information
Connecting the 3D WOOFER
(KV-HW21N63 only) ......................... 23
Connecting optional components ... 23
Troubleshooting ................................. 25
Specifications ...................... Back cover
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Installation
xGetting Started
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Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
• Do not use old or different types of batteries together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Set up the TV by following the instructions of the
“Initial Setup” menu (see page 7).
Plug in the power cord, then press !on the TV to
turn it on.
Note
• The 1(standby) indicator flashes green for a few seconds
when turning on the TV. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
• You can also connect your TV to other optional components
(see page 23).
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Installation
Installation
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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 and preset the TV channels automatically using
the buttons on the top control panel.
Tip
• The MENU, and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the
operations below.
1Press VOLUME +/– to select the desired
menu language, then press TV/VIDEO.
The selected menu language appears.
2Press VOLUME +/– to select “Yes”, then
press TV/VIDEO to preset the channels
automatically or select “No” to skip
automatic channel presetting.
Once you select “Yes”, your TV will start
searching for all the available channels.
If the message “No channel found. Please
connect cable/antenna.” appears, check your
TV connections, then press TV/VIDEO.
3Press VOLUME +/– to select “No”, then
press TV/VIDEO. This menu will not appear
again the next time you turn on the TV by
pressing !.
To allow this menu to appear again, select
“Yes”, then press TV/VIDEO.
Tips
• You can immediately go to the end of the ”Initial Setup” menu by pressing MENU.
• You can also set up your TV by pressing the MENU button on the top control panel for about
five seconds or using the menu system (see page 13).
Initial Setup
Language:
English
Initial Setup
First please connect cable/
antenna
Start Auto Program now?
Yes
No
Initial Setup
Display this menu next time?
Yes
No
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Overview of Controls
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C
B
C
R
CHANNEL POWER
MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUMESOUND MODE
qa 0 9 8 7 6
2
qh
VIDEOVIDEO
VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN
MONITOR OUT
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
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qg qf qd
3
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LR
VIDEO 2 INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO
(MONO)
TV front panel
TV rear panel
xTV top control, front and rear panels
TV top control panel
Button/Terminal Function Page
1!Turn off or turn on the TV. 6
2Remote control sensor. –
3Wake Up indicator. 21
31Standby indicator. 6
4iHeadphone jack. –
5VIDEO 2 INPUT Video input terminal 2. 23
6POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. –
7CHANNEL +/– Select channel number. –
8VOLUME +/– Adjust volume. –
9TV/VIDEO Select TV or video input. 23
Menu operations
8VOLUME +/– Select and adjust items. –
9TV/VIDEO Confirm selected items. –
0MENU Display or cancel the menu. –
qa SOUND MODE Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic 11
Equalizer display.
qs 8Antenna input terminal. 23
qd MONITOR OUT Monitor output terminal. 24
qf VIDEO 3 IN Component video input terminal. 24
qg VIDEO 1 IN Video input terminal 1. 23
qh WOOFER Enjoy high quality sound. 23
(KV-HW21N63 only)
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Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
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xUsing the remote control and basic
functions
TV
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MENU
MUTING DISPLAY
POWER
TV/VIDEOMTS/SAP
PICTURE
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
RESET
CH
VOL
JUMP ENT
1
2
4
6
8
9
7
3
5
qj
qf
qd
qg
qh
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qs
qk
qa
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Button Description Page
1POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. –
2TV/VIDEO Select TV or video input. 23
30–9 Input numbers. –
4ENT Confirm input numbers. –
5CH +/– Select channel number. –
6VOL +/– Adjust volume. –
0MUTING Mute the sound. –
qa DISPLAY Display on-screen information. –
qd JUMP Jump to previous channel number. –
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Button Description Page
qf PICTURE MODE Select picture mode options. 11
qg SOUND MODE Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic 11
Equalizer display.
qh Select audio effect mode options: –
“Effect Off”, “Simulated” (stereo-like monaural
sound), “Surround”.
qk RESET Set TV to factory setting while adjusting items in an –
on-screen menu.
Menu operations
7MENU Display or cancel the menu. 15
8Confirm selected items. 15
qj V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. 15
Timer operations
9SLEEP Set TV to turn off automatically. –
Stereo/bilingual operations
qs MTS/SAP Select stereo/bilingual mode. 12
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Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations
TV
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5
MENU
MUTING DISPLAY
POWER
TV/VIDEOMTS/SAP
PICTURE
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
RESET
CH
VOL
JUMP ENT
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE on the remote control (or the top control panel) to select the
desired sound mode with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display.
Select To listen to
“Movie” dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low
and high tones.
“News” sound that emphasizes vocals.
“Soft” soft, natural and relaxing sounds.
“Standard” standard flat sounds.
xSelecting the picture and sound
modes
You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your personal
preference.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PICTURE MODE to select the desired picture
mode.
Select To view
“Vivid” contrast and sharp pictures.
“Standard” standard pictures.
“Movie” finely detailed pictures.
“Sports” bright pictures.
PICTURE
MODE
SOUND
MODE
Movie
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News
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Soft
100 300 1k 3k 8k
Standard
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xEnjoying stereo or bilingual
programs
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of MTS stereo system by using
MTS/SAP button.
Select stereo or bilingual programs
Press MTS/SAP until you receive the sound you
want.
Select To listen to
“Stereo” stereo broadcast sound.
“Auto SAP” SAP broadcast sound.
“Mono” monaural sound.
TV
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5
MENU
MUTING DISPLAY
POWER
TV/VIDEOMTS/SAP
PICTURE
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
RESET
CH
VOL
JUMP ENT
MTS/SAP
Notes
• When select “Auto SAP”, non-SAP program sound will be same as “Stereo” mode sound.
• If the stereo signal is very weak, the stereo broadcast sound may become noisy. To reduce the
noise select “Mono”.
Advanced Operations
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Menu Adjustment
xIntroducing 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
Setup icon
Channel Block icon
Channel Setup icon
Name of the current
menu
Video icon
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
User Guidance
Menu level 1
Level 1
“Video”
“Audio”
Level 2
“Mode”
“Picture Controls”
“Color Temp.”
“Intelligent Picture”
“Mode”
“Sound Controls”
“Balance”
“Steady Sound”
“Effect”
“MTS”
Level 3/Function
Select the picture mode:
“Vivid” t“Standard” t“Movie” t“Sports”
Adjust the picture mode option:
“Picture” t“Brightness” t“Color” t
“Hue” t“Sharpness”
Adjust white color tint:
“Cool” t“Neutral” t“Warm”
Optimize picture quality:
“On” t“Off”
Select the sound mode:
“Movie” t“News” t“Soft” t“Standard”
Adjust sound frequency settings.
Select to emphasize the left and right speakers.
Adjust volume automatically:
“On” t“Off”
Select audio effect mode:
“Off” t“Simulated” t“Surround”
Select stereo/bilingual mode:
“Stereo” t “Auto SAP” t“Mono”
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Select End
Setup
16:9 Enhanced:
Caption Vision:
Language: English
Video Label
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Audio icon
Timer icon
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Level 1
“Channel Setup”
“Channel Block”
“Timer”
“Setup”
Level 2
“Favorite Channels”
“Cable”
“Auto Program”
“Channel Skip/Add”
“Channel Label”
“Sleep”
“Wake Up Timer”
“Language”
“16:9 Enhanced”
“Caption Vision”
“Video Label”
Level 3/Function
Quick access to favorite channels.
Watch cable TV programs:
“On” t“Off”
Preset channels automatically.
Skip unwanted channels or add new ones.
Label the channel number.
Block unwanted channels.
Set TV to turn off automatically.
Set TV to turn on automatically.
Change the menu language:
“English” t “” (Chinese)
Change the picture size:
“On” t “Off”
Select the closed caption mode:
“Off” t “CC1/2/3/4” t “Text1/2/3/4” t
“Info”
Label the connected equipment.
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How to use the menu
Other menu operations
Tips
• If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, press Vor vuntil the return icon ( ) is
highlighted, then press .
• The MENU, TV/VIDEO and VOLUME +/– buttons on the top control panel can also be used
for the operations above (see page 8).
To
Adjust the setting value
Move to the next/previous menu level
Cancel the menu
Press
V, v, B or b.
B or b.
MENU.
Press V or vto select
the desired item.
Press (or b) to
confirm your
selection and
go to the next
level.
Press MENU to
display the menu.
TV
0
MENU
PICTURE
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
RESET
CH
VOL
JUMP ENT
Move End
Video
Color Temp.:
Intelligent Picture:
Vivid
On
Cool
Picture Controls
Select
Mode:
Move End
Channel Setup
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
On
Cable:
Select
Favorite Channels
Move End
Channel Setup
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
On
Cable:
Select
Favorite Channels
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xChanging the “Video” setting
The “Video” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings.
1Press MENU.
2Make sure the “Video” icon ( ) is
selected, then press .
3Press Vor vto select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press .
Select To
“Mode” choose either “Vivid”, “Standard”, “Movie” or
“Sports” (see page 11).
Tip
• You can adjust the setting to your personal
preference in the “Picture Controls” option.
“Color Temp.” adjust white color tint.
(Color Temperature) Choose either “Cool” (blue tint), “Neutral” (neutral
tint) or “Warm” (red tint).
“Intelligent Picture” optimize picture quality.
Press Vor vto select “On”, then press .
To cancel, select “Off”, then press .
Adjusting the “Picture Controls” items
1Press vto select “Picture Controls”, then press .
2Press V or v to select either “Picture” (contrast), “Brightness”, “Color”,
“Hue” (color tones) or “Sharpness”, then press .
Pressing RESET button on the remote control will set your TV to the factory
setting.
3Press V,v,B or bto adjust the setting of your selected item, then press .
4Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
The adjusted settings will be memorized.
Note
• Reducing “Sharpness” can also reduce picture noise.
Color Temp.:
Intelligent Picture: On
Cool
Picture Controls
Vivid
Mode:
Video
Select End
Move
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xChanging the “Audio” setting
The “Audio” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings.
1Press MENU.
2Press Vor vto select the “Audio”
icon ( ), then press .
3Press Vor vto select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press .
Select To
“Mode” choose either “Movie”, “News”, “Soft” or
“Standard” (see page 11).
Tip
• You can adjust the setting to your personal
preference in the “Sound Controls” option
(see page 18).
“Balance” Press vor Bto emphasize the left speaker.
Press Vor bto emphasize the right speaker.
“Steady Sound” adjust the volume of all channel numbers and
video inputs automatically.
Press Vor vto select “On”, then press .
To cancel, select “Off”, then press .
“Effect” choose either “Off”, “Simulated” or “Surround”
(see page 10).
“MTS” choose either “Stereo”, “Auto SAP” or “Mono”.
(Multi-Channel TV Sound) Tip
• You can also access the setting by pressing the
MTS/SAP button on the remote control
(see page 12).
Balance
Steady Sound:
Effect: Off
Off
MTS: Stereo
Sound Controls
Movie
Mode:
Audio
Select End
Move
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Adjusting the “Sound Controls” items
The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings
to your personal preference in the menu.
1Press vto select “Sound Controls”, then press .
2Press b or Bto select the desired sound frequency, then press V or vto
adjust the setting and press .
The adjusted settings will be memorized.
Pressing RESET button on the remote control will set your TV to the factory
setting.
Notes
• Adjusting higher frequency will affect higher pitched sound and adjusting lower frequency
will affect lower pitched sound.
• You may display the settings directly using the SOUND MODE button on the top control
panel (see page 8) or the remote control (see page 10).
Sound Controls
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xChanging the “Channel Setup”
setting
The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to quickly access favorite channels,
receive cable TV programs, preset channels automatically, skip unwanted
channels or add new ones and label the channel number.
1Press MENU.
2Press Vor vto select the “Channel Setup”
icon ( ), then press .
3
Press Vor vto select the desired item (e.g., “Favorite Channels”), then press .
Select To
“Favorite Channels” quickly access favorite channels.
(1) Press Vor vto select the position you want to set a favorite
channel, then press .
(2) Press Vor vto select the desired channel, then press .
To use “Favorite Channels”: Exit all menus and press .
Press Vor vto move the cursor to the desired channel number
and press .
“Cable” receive cable TV programs.
Press Vor vto select “On”, then press .
If you select “Cable: On”, you will be able to receive 125 cable
TV channels.
If there are no cable TV channels, you will receive VHF
broadcast channels only.
To receive only VHF and UHF broadcast channels, select “Off”,
then press .
“Auto Program” preset channels automatically.
“Channel Skip/Add” skip unwanted channels or add new ones.
(1) Press Vor vto select the desired channel, then press .
(2) Press Vor vto select either “Skip” or “Add”, then press .
“Channel Label” label the channel number.
(1) Select “Channel” and press .
Press Vor vto select the channel number, then press .
(2) Select “Label” and press , then press Vor vto select
alphanumeric characters for the label.
Note
• You can skip over channels that have been skipped by pressing CH +/–. You can still use the
0-9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
On
Cable:
Favorite Channels
Channel Setup
Select End
Move
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xC hanging the “Channel Block”
setting
The “Channel Block” menu allows you to block unwanted channels.
1Press MENU.
2Press Vor vto select the “Channel Block”
icon ( ), then press .
3Press Vor vto select the desired channel, then press .
4Press Vor vto select “Block” or “Allow”, then press .
Notes
• When you first enter the “Channel Block” menu, the channel highlighted is the current
channel that is being viewed.
• When a channel is blocked, the word “Blocked” and lock symbol ( ) will appear on the black
screen.
• “Channel Block” is disabled when in video mode.
Channel Block
2: Allow
3: Allow
4: Allow
5: Allow
6: Allow
Select channel to block
Move End
Select
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