Sony KV- 13EXR90 User manual

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ONY,
3-751-225-25
(1)
Trinitrone Color TV
KV- 13EXR90/13EXR91
KV- 13TR27/13TR24/
13TR14
KV-1427R
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
5
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refor to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. = Ct—~é‘“S~sCSS aerrill. Noo.
@ 1983 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose Hie unt © ein. or mote: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
CAUTION BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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 accompa-
nying the appliance.
Identify
Your
TV
Before
Use
In this manual, the instructions are given using the model First of all, please check the model number of your TV set.
with maximum functions. Please disregard information in This manual applies to six models and there are slight
the manual which contradicts with your TV. differences among them. Please check the table below to see
what is equipped with your TV before you begin the operation.
Tabie for each model YES: equipped NO: not equipped
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Supplied Remote Commander | RM-783 RM-783 | pM7e1 | RM7e0 | | RM7e0
Model destination U.S.A/Canada U.S.A Central and
: Latin America Latin America pSivenens:| ences South America,
and other areas | and other areas and other areas

Contents
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Operation

Features Precautions
Color monitor featuring a Mirrorblack™ Trinitron picture
tube for high resolution, high contrast picture.
e Muilti-band VHF/UHF/CATV tuner receives up to 125
cable channels for a total of 181 possible off-air and cable
channels.
¢ Built-in video input jack for better quality picture of the
connected VCR or other equipment (For KV-13EXR90,
13EXR91, 13TR24, 13TR27)
e Variable audio output jacks let you reproduce TV or
video sound through an audio system. (For KV-13EXR90,
13EXR91)
e On-screen displays
Supplied Remote Commander provides you many other
convenient features.
e Timer/Block for automatic program starting and channel
blocking.
¢ Sleep timer automatically turns off the TV after
approximately one hour.
e Automatic programming to preset all receivable
channels instantly.
e Jump button to switch quickly between two channels.
And other features for high quality picture...
e Dynamic cofor™ system for superior color reproduction
with natural facial color tones and dazzling whites.
e Dynamic picture™ system adjusts picture contrast
automatically to produce more detail in both bright and
dark areas of every scene.
Safety
e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC.
e 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.
e Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going to be
used for several days or more. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
installation
e To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
e Do not install the unit in a hot or humid place or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild
household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as
thinner or benzine as they might damage the finish of the
cabinet.
Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe
transport of this unit in the future.
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 general public may
require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company
and/or program owner.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
For details safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS".

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Refer to the page indicated in @ for details.
Monitor
On-screen displays
a) ¢ Channel numbers
e “MUTING” or “SLEEP” indication
e “VIDEO” indication (For KV-13EXR90, 13EXR91,
13TR24, 13TR27)
¢ MTS indication (For KV-13EXR90, 13EXR91)
b) « “AUTO PROGRAM”, “TIMER” or “TIMER
BLOCK’ indication
Bar display for volume or picture adjustment
Current time for Timer/Block.
~TIMER lamp @
(For KV-13TR24, 13TR27,
13TRI1 4, 1427R)
STEREO lamp ®
TIMER lamp @
(For KV-13EXR90, 13EXR91)
TV/VIDEO
button
@
Remote
control!
detector
(For KV-13EXR90,13EXR91,
138TR24, 13TR27)
VOLUME +/- buttons ®@
CHANNEL +/— buttons @
For KV-13TR24, 13TR27,13TR14,1427R
AUDIO IN jack (For KV-13TR24, 13TR27) @
VIDEO IN jack (For KV-13TR24, 13TR27) ®
. VHF/UHF antenna terminal @
VHF/UHF antenna terminal @
VIDEO INPUT
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VIDEO INPUT jacks
(AUDIO R, L (MONO)/VIDEO) ®
AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks @
SPEAKER ON/OFF switch @

MUTING button @®
TIMER/BLOCK setting buttons @ —
(TIMER/BLOCK, CLEAR, AM/PM,
OFF/REPEAT)
Channel
presetting
buttons
@,
@—---—
(AUTO
PGM,
ADD,
ERASE)
Channel number buttons @, @, ®
DISPLAY button ©
PICTURE +/—- buttons @
* VOL (volume) +/- buttons @
Battery installation
Insert two size AA (R6)
batteries with correct
1 Open the lid.
polarity.
wwe ——- SLEEP button ®
* POWER switch @, ©
Picture adjusting buttons @
(SELECT, RESET, LEVEL +/-)
CABLE button @, @
* TV/VIDEO button @
(For RM-781, 783)
—___—- MTS button @®
(Only for RM-783)
—_—_-—
ENTER
button
@, ©, ©, ©,
©
————----——-—-
JUMP
button
®
~———-—--*
CH
(channel)
+/—
buttons
@
* The functions of these buttons
are also available on the TV.
e in normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year.if
the
Commander
does
not
operate
properly,
the
batteries
might be exhausted . Replace them with new ones.
¢ To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove
the
batteries
when
the
Commander
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
time.
e If a Remote Commander that is not recommended is used
to
operate
this
TV,
or
if
the
supplied
Remote
Commander
is
used to operate another TV, the TV may not operate
properly.

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For
VHF/UHF
reception,
use
the
supplied
telescopic
dipole
Adjust
the
length,
direction
and
angle
of
both
elements
antenna.
symmetrically
until
the
picture
is
clear.
For
KV-13EXxR90| 1 Telescopic
dipole antenna
(supplied)
4 Screw (supplied)
Antenna holder (supplied)
to a wall outlet

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If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with an indoor antenna, use an outdoor antenna.
Cable TV reception is only possible by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable operator.
To connect a VHF, UHF, or VHF/UHF combination antenna* or CATV cable
Check the cable type and prepare the cable end
using the appropriate connector.
75-ohm coaxial cable 300-ohm twin-lead cable
(round) (flat)
Fasten with
Attach an optional | a screwdriver. Antenna
F-type
connector.
connector
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal splitter. How to attach an F-type connector to the 75-ohm coaxial cable
Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate connector.
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7mm ('‘/einch) 10 mm (/einch) _F-type connector
3mm (‘/e inch)

When you connect both VHF and UHF antennas
Use the optional EAC-66 U/V mixer.
1 Prepare the VHF antenna end using the appropriate
connector.
| 2 Connect the cables to the mixer.
3 Plug the mixer to VHF/UHF.
VHF/UHF
When the U/V mixer is used
Snow and noise may appear in the pictures of the cable TV
channels over 37 (W + 1}.

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The
AUDIO
IN
and
VIDEO
IN
jacks
are
only
equipped
for
KV-13EXR90,
13EXR91,
13TR24,
13TR27.
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Note:
If
you
connect
a
monaural
VCR,
connect
the
audio
output
of
the
VCR
to
the
L
jack
of
the
TV.
The
monaural
sound
is
heard
from
both
speakers.
KV-13EXR90, 13EXR91
to VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF output
Pe Ce Ta YOR viteo
disc player, etc.
Connecting cord
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied) 2a
<>: Signal flow
KV-13TR24, 13TR27
VMC-606M (1m)/607M (2m) (optional)
VCR, Video disc
player, etc.
To watch the VCR picture
With this connection, you will be able to ... 1 saa the TV. P
—View
the
playback
of
video
tapes
2
Press
the
TV/VIDEO
button
so
that
the
“VIDEO”
Record TV programs : indication appears on the screen.
Record a TV program while viewing another 3 Set the VCR in playback mode.
To return to the TV mode
Press the TV/VIDEO button until a channel number appears
on the screen.
e For operation, refer to the instruction manual furnished with the e When no signal is fed through the VIDEO IN jack even though
vcr. the TV is in the video mode, “VIDEO” indication will appear on
e Keep the VCR away from the TV, if the picture or sound is the screen.
affected.