Sony KV-19TS20 User manual

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Trinitrone Color TV
KV-19TS20 KV-19TR10
KV-19TS10 KV-2037RS
KV-19TR20 KV-2027R
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the unit. 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.
PROPERTY OF THE
NATIONAL
TECHNICAL
DEPT.
£ILe@ LOrY
Do sot remc vé
© 1989 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
oy NULe)y
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DG NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE 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.
CAUTION:
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.
EEE EEE ee
Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shal! be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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Identify Your TV Before Use
In this manual, the instructions are given using the model
with maximum functions. Please disregard information in the
manual which contradicts with your TV.
First of all, please check the model number of your TV
set.
This manual applies to several models and there are slight
differences among them. Please check the table below to
see what is equipped with your TV before you begin the
operation.
Table for each model YES: equipped
NO: not equipped
|Major featuras Models 19TS20 19TS10 19TR20 19TR10 2037RS 2027R
Stereo reception YES YES NO NO YES NO
MTS decoder YES YES NO NO YES NO
YES YES
VIDEO INPUT jacks (3 phono jacks) No (2 phono jacks) Ne nO No
YES
AUDIO
OUTPUT
jacks
(VARIABLE)
NO NO
NO
NO
NO
SPEAKER switch on
the rear panel YES NO NO NO NO NO
Supplied Remote |
RM-783 RM-782 RM-781 RM-780 RM-782 RM-780
Commander
Telescopic dipole Pi
phew i NO NO YES" YES* NO YES
Central and Central and
Model destination U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A./Canada | U.S.A./Canada | South America, |South America,
and other areas|and other areas
KV-2037RS and KV-2027R are for the customers in the countries other than the U.S.A. and Canada.
«Supplied only for U.S.A. models.

Contents
Before Use
Set-up
Operation
—
General
Features
Precautions ....
Location of controls.....
Connecting TV antenna/cable ..............
Connecting other optional equipment
Presetting TV channels
Watching TV programs
Adjusting the picture ..........
Enjoying the convenient features ......
Timer/Block
Specifications
Troubleshooting

Features
Color
monitor
featuring
a
Mirrorbiack™
Trinitron
picture
tube
for
high
resolution,
high
contrast
picture.
Multi-band
VHF/UHF/CATV
tuner
receives
up
to
125
cable
channels
for
a
total
of
181
possible
off-air
and
cable
channels.
Built-in
MTS
(Multichannel
TV
Sound)
decoder
enables
reception
of
stereo
programs
and
Second
Audio
Program
(SAP)
broadcasts.
(Only
for
KV-19TS20,
KV-19TS10,
KV-
2037RS)
Built-in
video
input
jacks
for
better
quality
picture
of
the
connected
VCR
or
other
equipment.
(Only
for
KV-19TS20,
KV-19TR20)
Variable
audio
output
jacks
reproduce
TV
or
video
sound
through
an
audio
system.
(Only
for
KV-19TS20)
On-screen
displays
Supplied
Remote
Commander
provides
you
many
other
convenient features.
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.
«
Jump
button
to
switch
quickly
between
two
channels.
And
other
features
for
high
quality
picture.....
e
Dynamic
color™
system
for
superior
color
reproduction
with
natural
facial
color
tones
and
dazzling
whites.
«
Dynamic
picture™
system
adjusts
picture
contrast
automatically
to
produce
more
detail
in
both
bright
and
dark
areas
of
every
scene.
Precautions
Safety
¢
Operate
the
unit
only
on
120
V
AC.
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.
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.
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
To
prevent
internal
heat
build-up,
do
not
block
the
ventilation
openings.
©
Do
not
install
the
unit
in
a
hot
or
humid
place
or
in
a
place
subject
to
excessive
dust
or
mechanical
vibration.
Cleaning
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.
Repacking
Retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
for
safe
transport
of
this
unit
in
the
future.
TS
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".

Mover:
1(elame)mOrelalicel
ts
Refer
to
the
pages
indicated
in
@
for
details.
On-screen displays
a) e Channel numbers
e MTS mode indication
« “MUTING”, “SLEEP” or “VIDEO” indication
b)
“AUTO
PROGRAM”,
“TIMER”
or
“TIMER
BLOCK”
indication
c)
«
Bar
display
for
volume
or
picture
adjustment
e Current time for Timer/Block
[1] TV/VIDEO button @@
(Only for KV-19TS20, KV-19TR20)
MTS button @
(Only for KV-19TS10, KV-2037RS)
HABE @)
[2] VOLUME +/- buttons @ @
[3] CHANNEL +/- buttons @ @
[4] POWER switch @ @
[5] TIMER tamp @
[6] STEREO lamp @
(Only
for
KV-19TS20,
KV-19TS10,
KV-2037RS)
Remote control detector

KV-19TS10
KV-19TR10
KV-2037RS
KV-2027R
VHF/UHF antenna terminal @
[9] VIDEO INPUT jacks @
(VIDEQ/AUDIO)
KV-19TR20
[10] VIDEO INPUT jacks @
(VIDEO/AUDIO L, R)
[11] AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks @
AUDIO OUTPUT
AVARIABLE)
[12] SPEAKER ON/OFF switch @

Location
of
Contents
[
Remote
Commander
RM-780/781/782/783
[13] MUTING button ©
TIMER/BLOCK setting buttons @
(TIMER/BLOCK,
CLEAR,
AM/PM,
OFF/REPEAT)
(15) Channel presetting buttons @
(AUTO PGM, ADD, ERASE)
&) &
Channel number buttons @ @
DISPLAY button @
PICTURE +/- buttons @
&
*VOL (volume) +/- buttons @ @
SLEEP button @
[21] *POWER switch @@
—_ ™
B SSeS WB BBs il
[22] Picture adjusting buttons @
(SELECT, RESET, LEVEL +/-)
[23] CABLE button @ @
*TV/VIDEO button @ @
(Only for RM-781, RM-783)
SONY
[25] «MTS button @
(Only for RM-782, RM-783)
ENTER button @ @
JUMP button @
*CH (channel) +/- buttons @ @
*
The
functions
of
these
buttons
are
also
available
on
the
TV.
Battery installation
Insert
two
size
AA(R6)
If
the
Commander
does
not
operate
properly,
the
batteries
with
correct batteries
might
be
exhausted.
Replace
them
with
new
polarity.
ones.
To
avoid
damage
from
possible
battery
leakage,
remove
the
batteries
when
the
Commander
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
time.
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.
In
normal
operation,
batteries
will
last
up
to
half
a
year.
1
Open
the
lid.
2

Connecting TV Antenna/Cable
Indoor Antenna Adjustmen
For VHF/UHF reception, use the supplied telescopic dipole antenna.
Adjust the length, direction and angle of both elements symmetrically until the picture is clear.
* The telescopic dipole antenna is supplied only to KV-19TR10/20 (USA models) and KV-2027R.

Connecting
TV
Antenna/Cable
ovelicletel
me
UalCiliremeegicateln
If
you
cannot
obtain
satisfactory
reception
with
an
indoor
antenna,
use
an
outdoor
antenna.
Cabie
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
/
1
Check
the
cable
type
and
prepare
the
cable
end
using
the
appropriate
connector.
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(round)
300-ohm
twin-lead
cable
(flat)
v
Fasten with a
screwdriver.
Attach an optional
F-type
connector.
Antenna
connector
2
Plug
the
connector
into
VHF/UHF
on
the
rear
of
the
TV.
*
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.
1
———
=
—
[
—_
7mm
(‘4
inch)
10mm
(?/sinch)
—
-F-type
connector
[
3mm
(1/8
inch)
o
4 ——— yr
10