Sony KV-13M10 User manual

SONY.
3-758-850-24
(1)
Trinitror’ Color TV
Operating Instructions
KV-13M10
KV-MT1300
KV-14R10
KV-14R10C
KV-1460R
KV-20M10
KV-20S10
KV-20S11
KV-MT2000
KV-ST2050
KV-21R10
KV-21R10C
KV-21RS10
KV-21RS10C
KV-2180R
KV-2190RS
©1995 by Sony Corporation

- To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the television to rain or
moisture.
J RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A
CO NOT OPEN .
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEARLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient 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 accompanying
the appliance.
Safety precautions
« Operate the TV only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
except KV-14R10C, KV-21R10C,
KV-21RS10C which are 220 V AC, 60 Hz.
« One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for safety purposes 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. Except
KV-14R10C, 21R10C, 21RS10C.
¢ To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
2
For details concerning safety precautions,
see the attaching leaflet “IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS.”
CAUTION
When using TV games, computers, and
similar products with your TV, keep the
brightness and contrast functions at low
settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is
left on the screen for long periods of time
at a high brightness or contrast setting,
the image can be permanently imprinted
onto the screen. These types of imprints
are not covered by your warranty because
they are the result of misuse.
Note on Caption Vision (USA
and Canadian models only)
This television receiver provides display
of television closed captioning in
accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
at the rear of the TV. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.

Table of contents
Welcome! 5
Setting Up
Connections 6
Connecting to outdoor antenna 6
Connecting to indoor antenna 7
Connecting to cable TV system 7
Connecting toa VCR 8
Setting up the remote commander 9
Setting cable TV on or off 10
Presetting channels 12
Available Features
Functions 14
Setting the language preference 16
Adjusting the picture 17
Displaying Caption Vision 19
Specifying stereo or bilingual programs (MTS) 20
Customizing the channel number buttons 21
Listening with headphones 22
Additional information
Troubleshooting 23
Specifications back cover

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron Color TV. Before
operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
The instructions in this manual are for the models listed on the front
cover. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at
the rear of your TV. The KV-2190RS is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “KV-2190RS only.”
Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your TV:
e A 181-channel frequency synthesis tuner.
e On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality, sound, and other
settings.
¢ Asleep timer that automatically turns off the TV after the time you
selected.
¢ An Audio/Video input jack to connect your VCR to the TV
(KV-13M10/14R10/14R10C/20M10/20S10/20S11/21R10/21R10C/21RS10/
21RS10C only).
e A dual language feature that lets you choose the menu language
either in English or Spanish (KV-14R10/14R10C/1460R/21R10/21R10C/
21RS10/21RS10C/2180R/2190RS only).

GF Setting Up
Connections
Select
one
of
the
three
ways
to
connect
the
TV
to
the
antenna
and/or
cable
system.
It
is
recommended
to
connect
an
outdoor
antenna
or
a
cable
TV
system
for
better
picture
quality.
Connecting to outdoor antenna
Connect
the
antenna
cable
to
the
VHF-UHF
antenna
terminal.
If
the
antenna
cable
cannot
be
connected
directly
to
the
jack,
follow
one
of
the
diagrams
below,
depending
on
the
type
of
cable
you
have.
Notes
¢
Do
not
use
tools
to
attach
the
cable
to
the
VHF/UHF
terminal.
Doing
so
may
damage
the
terminal.
«
Most
VHF/UHF
combination
antennas
have
a
signal
splitter.
Remove
the
splitter
before
attaching
the
appropriate
connector.
e
If
the
U/V
mixer
is
used,
snow
and
noise
may
appear
in
the
picture
when
viewing
cable
TV
channels
over
37.
(Rear of TV)
¢ VHF only
or
VHF/UHF
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
»
VHF/UHF
(Go
nen
ay
by
To attach an F-type connector, see “Attaching
an F-type connector to the antenna cable.”
Bi (Rear of TV)
Antenna connector (supplied
e VHF onl
ros
¥
VHF/UHF
except
for
KV-MT2000/ST2050)
¢ UHF only (Go Gaus
or
eNDEUHE
Loosen
the
screws
and’
:
300-ohm
twin
lead
cable
connect the leads, then
tighten.
(Rear of TV) { &
pe
VHF/UHF
EAC-66 UV mixner
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
a aa

Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable
F-type connector g
> 3 mm (1/8 in.)
10 mm \, 4 <* sais "
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7mm Vas
(1/43 me Se
> if
Antenna cable
Connecting to indoor antenna
™@ Except for KV-MT2000/ST2050
Use the supplied dipole antenna and antenna connector. To attach the
antenna connector, see “Connecting to outdoor antenna EJ.” After
you've turned on the TV, adjust the antenna for best reception.
Dipole antenna
(supplied)
=X
Antenna
a
connector
(supplied)
VHF/UHF
Connecting to cable TV system
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, follow
example FA. If not, follow example EJ.
(Rear of TV) Cable box
(G VHF/UHF
Incoming cable
El (Rear of TV)
(Giie 1 Incoming cable
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Connecting to a VCR
To
connect
the
VCR
to
the
TV,
first
check
the
model
number
of
the
TV
and
select
the
appropriate
connection
diagram
below.
For
details
on
connection,
see
the
instruction
manual
of
the
VCR.
Before
making
the
connection,
disconnect
the
AC
power
cords
of
equipment
being
used.
@ For KV-20S10/20S11/21RS10/21RS10C
{Rear
of
TV)
.
Antenna
cable
VHF/UHF input |
VHF/UHF output
VIDEO H
AUDIO-R (red) {| VIDEO (yellow) video cable VMC-810S/ ve ow)
i AUDIO-L (white)
; 820S (not supplied)
AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)
@
For
KV-13M10/14R10/14R10C/20M10/21R10/21R10C
(Rear
of
TV)
Antenna
cable
AUDIO
(black)
Video
cable
VMC-720M
VIDEO
(yellow)
(not
supplied)
AUDIO
(black)
To watch video tapes
Press
the
TV/VIDEO
button
until
“VIDEO”
appears
on
the
screen.
@
For
KV-MT1300/1460RIMT2000/ST2050/2180R/2190RS
(Rear
of
TV)
Antenna
cable
VHF/UHF input
VHF/UHF output
To watch video tapes
1
On
the
TV:
Preset
channel
3
or
4,
whichever
is
not
used
in
your
area,
following
the
instructions
for
adding
channels
in
“Presetting
channels”
(page
13).
2
On
the
VCR:
Set
the
channel
to
the
same
channel
as
chosen
above.
Then
begin
viewing
the
video
tape.
8 | Eg

Setting up the remote commander
Install two size AA batteries (supplied) as shown.
Se
BEB
e Match the + and — on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
¢ If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
¢ Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on it or let it
get wet.
¢ Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the
humidity is high.
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote commander. You
can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those
on the remote commander.
(KV-14R10/14R10C/1460R/21R10/21R10C/i21RS10/271RS10C/2180RI2190RS
only)
If you prefer your menus in Spanish, see page 16 for instructions.
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Setting cable TV on or off
If the TV is connected to a cable TV system, then the factory setting
CABLE ON is correct. If the TV is not connected, set CABLE to OFF.
Note
If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears
automatically.
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
MENU > VIDEO
SET UP
MTS: MAIN
CC/TEXT OFF
Use ${RETR] Ex i t [MeN]
2 Press A+ or V—on the remote commander to move the cursor (>) on
the screen to SET UP. To select that function, press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET uP
RETURN > CABLE :ON
oa A AUTO PROGRAM
= CH ERASE/ADD
(vy
CH
GUIDE
(L >MENU
Use (FEMA) Ex i t [EN]
Note
If CABLE appears in black, the TV is set to video input and CABLE cannot
be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel number appears.
3 Set CABLE to ON or OFF.
(1) If the cursor is not beside CABLE, press A+ or V~ to move the
cursor and press RETURN.
#% R)
a
RETURN
10 | EEE

(2)
Press
A+
or
V-,
to
select
ON
or
OFF.
R)
a
(3) Press RETURN.
SET UP
> CABLE: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE / ADD
CH GUIDE
> MENU
Use [TA] Exit eu)
RETURN
4
Press
MENU
to
return
to
the
original
screen.
MENU
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