Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-AR21 User manual

Tr initron Color TV
Operating Instructions
•Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
KV-AR21
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-098-370-11(1)
N60
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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 optional components ... 23
Troubleshooting ................................. 25
Specifications ..................... Back Cover
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6Installation
Installation
xGetting Started
Move [ VOL ]
Select [TV/VIDEO]
End [MENU]
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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
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:
Move
English
Select [TV/VIDEO] End [MENU]
Initial Setup
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antenna
Start Auto Program now?
Yes
No
Move Select
[TV/VIDEO]
End [MENU]
Initial Setup
Display this menu next time?
Yes
No
Move
Select [TV/VIDEO]
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8Overview of Controls
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Overview of Controls
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. 23
qf VIDEO 3 IN Component video input terminal. 24
qg VIDEO 1 IN Video input terminal 1. 23

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Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
xUsing the remote control and basic
functions
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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. –

10 Overview of Controls
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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), “SRS” (three dimensional 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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