Sony KV-TG21 User manual

Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
KV-TG21
KV-PG14
© 2001 Sony Corporation
4-084-259-12 (1)
L70
GB

AGetting Started
Plug in the power cord, then press !on the TV to
turn it on.
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
Tip
• To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.
b
PROGR
SELECT
b
SELECT
Press SELECT on the remote until “LANGUAGE/ :
ENGLISH” appears on the screen, then press + or – to
change the on-screen display language.
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 E)
Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
• Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

BWARNING
• 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 that leaks from the batteries touches
you, immediately wash it away with water.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
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 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 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.

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 place any objects on the TV.
CSecuring the TV
B KV-TG21 only
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV .
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.
20 mm
3.8 mm
screws clamps band
or
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.
WARNING (continued)

DTV front and rear panels
!
PROGR
SELECT
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TV front panel
TV rear panel
Button Function
1!Turn off or turn on the TV.
2Remote control sensor.
31Standby indicator.
3Wake Up indicator.
4PROGR +/– Select program number.
52+/– * Adjust volume.
6tSelect TV or video input.
7SELECT Select the desired item.
8Earphone terminal.
9, qa tVideo input terminal.
08Antenna input terminal.
qs TMonitor output terminal.
* You can also use the 2+/– buttons on the TV to work as the +/– buttons on the remote.

EConnecting optional components
Connecting to the video input terminal ( t)
TV front panel
Camcorder
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Note
• Do not connect video equipment to t(video input) at the front and the rear of your TV at
the same time; otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.
TV rear panel
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Connecting to the monitor output terminal (T)
VCR
Video game
equipment
VCR
Audio system
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
TV rear panel
Antenna cable
(not supplied)

FTroubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Snowy picture,
noisy sound
No picture, no sound
Good picture, no sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color
patches
The 1(standby)
indicator on your TV
flashes red several
times after every
three seconds.
TV cabinet creaks.
A "boom" sound is
heard when the TV is
turned on.
Symptom Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
• Preset the channel manually again. (See J)
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Check the power cord, antenna and the VCR connections.
• Press ?/1(power) or !(main power) to turn on the TV.
• Press 2+ to increase the volume level.
• Press %to cancel the muting.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Use the fine tuning ("FINE") function. (See J)
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Select the appropriate color system. (See J)
• Adjust the color level. (See K)
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.
Press !(main power) to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn
it on again to demagnetize the TV.
• Count the number of times the 1(standby) indicator flashes. Press !
(main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service
center.
• Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
• The TV's demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

Power requirements 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV
Television system B/G
Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58 (AV IN), NTSC4.43
Channel coverage VHF: E2 to E12
UHF: E21 to E69
CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41
8(Antenna) 75-ohm external terminal
Audio output (Speaker) 3W + 3W 3W
Number of terminal
(Video) Input: 2 * Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms * One input line
available
(Audio) Input: 2 * Output: 1 Phono jacks; 500 mVrms * One input line
available
(Earphone) Output: 1 Monaural minijack
Picture tube 21 in. 14 in.
Tube size (cm) 54 37 Measured diagonally
Screen size (cm) 51 34 Measured diagonally
Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 497 ×458 ×487 375 ×346 ×411
Mass (kg) 25 12
GSpecifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note
KV-TG21L70 KV-PG14L70

HRemote control
Button Function
1?/1 Turn off temporarily or
turn on the TV.
2aDisplay the TV program.
3JUMP Jump to previous
program number.
4PROGR +/– Select program number.
52+/– Adjust volume.
6SELECT Select the desired item.
7PIC MODE Select picture mode.
9+/– Adjust items.
0 Display on-screen
information.
qa %Mute the sound.
qd tSelect TV or video input.
qf 0 – 9, ÷Input numbers.
Timer operations
qj Set TV to turn on
automatically.
qk Set TV to turn off
automatically.
qg SOUND MODE Not function for your TV.
qh A/B Not function for your TV.
Teletext operations (green label)
8x(red, green,
yellow, blue)
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qs
qd Not function for your TV.
qh
qj
qk
ql FAVORITE Not function for your TV.
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I Setting the timers
You can turn on and off your TV by using the and buttons respectively.
Setting the Wake Up timer
1Press until the desired period of time appears
on the screen.
The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you
have set it.
2 Select the program number or video input you
want to wake up to.
3 Press \/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want
the TV to turn off automatically.
The indicator on the TV lights up orange when
the TV goes into standby mode.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the desired period of time appears
on the screen.
The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have
set it.
Notes
• You can also cancel the Wake Up and Sleep timers by turning off the TV’s main power.
• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using
the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into standby mode.
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WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
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(No Wake Up timer) (After 12 hours)
SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M
SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M
(After 30 minutes)
(No Sleep timer)
(After 60 minutes)
(After 90 minutes)