Sony KV-20TS27 User manual

SONY.
9-752-0862
(
Trinitrone Color TV
KV-20TS27 KV-2137RS
KV-20TS28 KV-2127R
KV-20TR22 KV-21STR1
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
U
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..-+=+- Ss Serial No.
©1991 by Sony Corporation

ARNING
0 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
xpose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 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.
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
[ This symbol is intended to alert the user to
e
oO AUTION:
O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
OLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
iECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
‘AN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
XPOSURE.
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.

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Instructions in this manual are based on the model’ with
maximum functions (KV-20TS28). Please disregard
information that does not apply to your TV.
Check the model number of your TV set.
This manual covers several models and there are slight
differences among them. Check the table below to see what
is equipped with your TV before you begin operating it.
Table for each model YES: equipped NO: not equipped
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fy
YES YES YES NO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
jacks)
(yaRiABLE)
|
(VARIABLE)
(VARIABLE)
Le
SPEAKER switch on
Supplied Remote
Commander
RM-783
RM-783
RM-781
RM-783
RM-781
RM-783
Telescopic dipole . 7
U.S.A/ U.S.A/Canada
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* Except Canada models
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Features
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Color monitor featuring a Microblack™ 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 provides
reception of stereo programs and Second Audio Program
(SAP) broadcasts (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28, KV-2137RS
and KV-21STR1 only). (p. 20)
¢ Built-in video input jacks provide a bettet quality picture
with VCR or other connected equipment.
¢ CAMCORDER/VIDEO IN jacks on the front panel let you
connect your portable video camera and watch the recorded
images (KV-20TS28 only).
¢ Variable audio output jacks let you reproduce TV or video
sound through an audio system (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28
and KV-2137RS only).
¢ On-screen displays
Supplied Remote Commander provides you with many
other convenient features.
¢ TIMER/BLOCK for automatic program starting and
channel blocking. (pp. 16-19)
¢ SLEEP timer automatically turns off the TV after
approximately one hour. (p. 20)
¢ AUTO PGM (Automatic programming) presets all
receivable channels instantly. (pp. 14, 15)
¢ JUMP button switches quickly between two channels.
(p. 20)
And other features for a high quality picture...
* 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.
¢ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-21STRI1:
110 V -— 240 V AC, auto volt system).
¢ 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.
¢ Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not going
to use it 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.
Clean the TV 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 your TV in the future.
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing
of programs broadcast on UHF of 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 TV,
please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
For details concerning safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”

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Refer to the pages indicated in @ for details.
On-Screen Displays
e Channel numbers/Cable °C* display
a ¢ MTS mode indication (KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28,
KV-2137RS and KV-21STR1 only)
¢ “MUTING,” “SLEEP” or “VIDEO* display
Cc ¢ Bar display for volume or picture (HUE, COLOR,
BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS) adjustment
¢ Current time for TIMER/BLOCK
If the cover comes off,
reattach it by inserting
The
CAMCORDER/
the
center
tab
into
the
VIDEO
IN
jacks
have
opening
below
the
a
cover
attached.
jacks,
twisting
as
you
Pull
the
cover
open
to
insert.
Making
sure
reveal
the
input
jacks.
that
the
two
side
tabs
fit
inside
the
jack
area,
push
to
close
the
cover.
CAMCORDER/VIDEO IN jacks ®
(KV-20TS28 only)
Remote control detector
STEREO lamp @
(KV-20TS27, KV-20TS28 and KV-2137RS only)
TIMER lamp ®
POWER button ©, ©
CHANNEL +/~ buttons @, ®
VOLUME +/- buttons ©, @
TVNVIDEO button @, @

KV-20TR22
KV-2127R
VHF/UHF antenna terminal O-@, @
VIDEO INPUT jacks @
(AUDIO/VIDEO)
KV-20TS27
KV-20TS28
KV-2137RS
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
O-®,
@
rAUDIO» VIDEO
R L(MONO!
VIDEO INPUT jacks @
(AUDIO R, L (MONO) /VIDEO)
AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks @
SPEAKER ON/OFF switch @
KV-21STR1
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
O-@,
@
VIDEO INPUT jacks @
(AUDIO R, L (MONO) /VIDEO)

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Remote Commander RM-781/RM-783
MUTING button @
TIMER/BLOCK setting buttons O-®
(CLEAR, TIMER/BLOCK,
OFF/REPEAT, AM/PM)
Picture adjusting buttons @
(RESET, SELECT, LEVEL */..)
Channel presetting buttons ®, ®
(ERASE, ADD, AUTO PGM)
CABLE button @, ®
*TV/VIDEO button @, @
MTS button @
(RM-783 only)
ENTER button ©, @-®O
JUMP button @
Channel number buttons @, ©, @-@
DISPLAY button @
PICTURE */.. buttons ® *CH (channel) +/- buttons @, ©
*VOL (volume) */- buttons @, ®
* The same function buttons are
also located on the TV. (p. 6)
RM-783
Battery installation
: Insert two size AA (R6) ¢ With normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year.
1 Open the lid. batteries in correct If the Commander does not operate properly, the
i batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new
ones.
To avoid damage from possible battery teakage, remove
the batteries when not using the Commander for an
extended period.
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 antenna.
insert the antenna base into Attach the connector to the Adjust the length, direction and angle
the receptacle at the top of VHF/UHF antenna terminal of the antenna ears until the picture
the TV. at the rear of the TV. is clear.
@
VHF/UHF

Connecting
TV
Antenna/Cable
(cont'd.
from
p.
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If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with an indoor antenna, use an outdoor antenna.
Cable TV reception is only obtained 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) b. 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
Fasten with a
screwdriver.
Attach an optional
F-type connector.**
Antenna connector
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal ** How to attach an F-type connector to the
splitter. Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate 75-ohm coaxial cable
connector.
im
1
-—
7mm
(inch)
10mm
(%einch)
F-type
connector
2
3mm
(*/s
inch)
10