Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-BM14 User manual

Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
KV-BM21
KV-BM14
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-097-822-11(2)
M10
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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: 220 – 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
BKV-BM21M10 only
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
Menu Adjustment
Introducing the menu system .......... 11
Changing the “Picture” setting ........ 14
Changing the “Sound” setting ......... 15
Changing the “Timer” setting .......... 16
Changing the “Channel Setup”
setting .................................................. 17
Changing the “Setup” setting .......... 19
Additional Information
Connecting optional components ... 20
Troubleshooting ................................. 21
Specifications ...................... Back cover

6Installation
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 20).

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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, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust
the picture position 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 2+/– to select the desired menu
language, then press t.
The selected menu language appears.
2Press 2+/– to select “Yes”, then press t
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 t.
3Press 2+/– to adjust the bars on the
top and bottom of the menu if they are
slanted, then press t(KV-BM21M10
only).
If no adjustment is necessary, then press
t.
4Press 2+/– to select “No”, then press t.
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 t.
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 11).

8Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
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MENU
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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. 16
31Standby indicator. 6
4Earphone jack. –
5t2 Video input terminal 2. 20
6PROG +/– Select program number. –
72+/– Adjust volume. –
8tSelect TV or video input. 20
Menu operations
7 2 +/– Select and adjust items. –
8 t Confirm selected items. –
9MENU Display or cancel the menu. –
08Antenna input terminal. 20
qa TMonitor output terminal. 20
qs t1 Video input terminal 1. 20
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Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
xUsing the remote control and basic
functions
TV
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PROG
A/B
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Button Description Page
1?/1 Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. –
2aDisplay the TV program. –
3Jump to previous program number. –
4PROG +/– Select program number. –
52+/– Adjust volume. –
8Not function for your TV. –
9Mute the sound. –
0 Display on-screen information. –
qs tSelect TV or video input. 20
qd 0 – 9, ÷Input numbers. –
qh Not function for your TV. –

10 Overview of Controls
continued
Button Description Page
qk Not function for your TV. –
ql Select picture mode options: –
“Dynamic” (high contrast), “Standard”
(normal contrast), “Soft” (mild), “Personal”*.
* When the “Personal” mode is selected, you can
receive the last adjusted picture settings from the
“Picture Adjustment” option in the menu (see page 14).
Menu operations
6MENU Display or cancel the menu. 13
7Confirm selected items. 13
qj V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. 13
Timer operations
qf Set TV to turn on automatically. –
qg Set TV to turn off automatically. –
Stereo/bilingual operations
qa A/B Not function for your TV. –