Sony KV-9PT50 - 9" Trinitron Color Tv User manual

3-810-578-11 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
KV-9PT50
KV-9PT60
©1995 by Sony Corporation

Warning
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the television to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE BISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK I
NO USFR-SERVICEABI.E 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 mav be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute arisk 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
•For KV-9PT50, operate on 120 VAC, 60
Hz. For K.V-WT60, operate on 120 V
AC or on 12 VDC.
•To operate from acar battery, use only
the supplied car battery cord.
•Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if
von are not going to use it for several
davs or more.
•Unplug the car battery cord if you are
not using the 1V.
•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.
2EN
For details concerning safety precautions,
see the attaching leaflet "IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS."
CAUTION
•To reduce the risk of fire, do not place
anv heating or cooking appliance
beneath the TV.
•When using TV games, computers, and
similar products with your TV, keep the
brightness and contrast functions at low
settings. If afixed (non-moving) pattern
is left on the screen for long periods of
time at ahigh 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.
•When using the shelf installation
bracket, follow the instruction (p. 5-9) in
the exact order given. If you do not, the
TV may fall from the bracket. (KV-
9PT50 only)
Installation
•To prevent internal heat build-up, do
not block the ventilation openings.
•Do not place the TV in direct sunlight,
near aheater, or where the humiditv is
high.
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! 4
Setting Up
Setting up the KV-9PT50 5
Attaching the TV 5
Removing the TV 9
Using house current 1
0
Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna
Setting up the KV-9PT60 1
1
Using house current 1
1
Using acar battery 1
1
Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna
Connections 13
Connecting to outdoor antenna 1
3
Connecting to cable TV system 14
Connecting video equipment 14
Watching aVCR picture 14
Setting up the remote commander 1
5
Setting cable TV on or off 16
Presetting channels 1
8
Erasing or adding channels -19-
Available Features
Functions 20
Adjusting the picture 22
Customizing the channel number buttons 24
Blocking out achannel (CHANNEL BLOCK) 26
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 27
Specifications 28
3EN

Welcome!
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.
Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your TV:
•A181-channel frequency synthesis tuner.
•On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality 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.
•Dual mode swivel bracket to attach the TV to a kitchen shelf or
cabinet and to use the TV with the stand (KV-9PT50 only).
•Coiled power cord (KV-9PT50 only).
•Two-way AC/DC power supply (KV-9PT60 only).
4EN

(^Setting Up
Setting up the KV-9PT50
Attaching the TV
You can install the TV to the stand (bracket) mtwo ways with the
supplied dual mode swivel bracket.
KJ To the stand ID To akitchen cabinet
Caution
Do not install the TV with wet hands, or touch the TV and bracket with wet hands.
To attach the TV to the stand
1While holding up the lever, push the slider in the diction of the
arrow.
Claws -Slider
'-Base
2Turn the TV sideways, attach the stand to the TV so that the four
claws of the slider fit in the square-holes on the bottom of the TV.
Square-holes (4)
Claws (4)
(continue)
5EN

3©Push the base in the direction of the arrow ©until the two rear
claws on the slider touch the back of the square-holes on the
bottom of the TV.
©To lock the bracket and the TV, pull the slider in the direction of
the arrow ©while holding up the lever without moving the
base.
4You can rotate the TV about 60° in either direction.
[0 To attach the TV to akitchen cabinet
To install the TV to akitchen cabinet, attach the supplied shelf
installation bracket using the attachment parts shown below. The
bracket attachment instructions differ depending on the cabinet type
(flush or overhanging). Follow the instructions that match your cabinet
type.
Attachment parts (supplied)
M6 x40 Phillips screws (4) M6 x70 Phillips screws (4) Resin washers (4)
Li]
M6 nuts [L=5] (4) Spacers [L=30] (4) Stopper (1)
Lay the supplied paper pattern on the base of the cabinet (inside or
outside), to ensure the proper 4inches (101.4 mm) distance between the
wall and the bracket. Drill 4holes (diameter: 9/32 inches, 7mm) where
indicated on the pattern. Attach the shelf installation bracket as shown
on the following pages.
Setting up

Attaching to a flush type cabinet
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4in.
(101.4 mm)
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-HM6 x40
Phillips screws
-H Resin washers
Shelf installation
bracket
Notes V/// nuts [L=5]
•You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to acabinet with abase thickness of
less than 3/8inches (9.53 mm).
•If the cabinet base thickness is over 3/4 inches (19.05 mm), purchase longer screws
(#10-32) and nuts at ahardware supply store.
Attaching to an overhanging type cabinet
04in.
(101.4 mm)
MIN
-@ M6x70
Phillips screws
HResin washers
Wall
BSpacers [L=30]
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Shelf installation
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/// bracket
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|g M6 nuts [L=5]
Notes
•The spacer is not needed for the cabinet with an overhang of 0-1inch (0 -25.4
mm).
•The spacer is needed for the cabinet with an overhang of 1-2inches (25.4 -51
mm).
•You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to cabinet with an overhang of over
21/8 inches (51 mm). B
Cautions
•When using the shelf installation bracket to attach the TV to akitchen shelf or
cabinet, be sure that the bracket is attached level to the shelf or cabinet base. If the
TV is installed to abracket that is not level, it may fall from the bracket.
•To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or cooking appliance beneath
Setting up 7EN

Attach the stopper to the slider.
While holding down the lever, pull the slider in the direction of the
arrow.
sf
Pull until the marks
align.
Attach the TV temporarily to the slider so that two claws of the
bracket base fit in the square-holes located inside of the TV's knob.
While holding down the lever, push the slider in the direction of the
arrow so that the claws of the stopper fit in the ventilation hole of
the TV cabinet.
Push the lever until
the marks align as
shown below.
l_i •-
Make sure that the bracket and the TV are locked completely.

5You can rotate the TV about 60° in either direction. Be sure to rotate
the TV slowly and gently.
Caution
•Take care that achild does not hang on the TV or pull it forcibly.
Removing the TV
HTo remove the TV from the stand
1While holding up the lever, push the slider in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the bracket and the TV.
2Remove the TV from the stand.
"I 'T
i^
IE To remove the TV from the bracket
1While holding down the lever, pull the slider in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the bracket and the TV.
2Pull the TV toward you to remove the TV from the bracket.
Caution
•If you do not support the TV as illustrated, the TV may fall when it separates fron
tnt? Drackot. ~r
Setting up 9en

Using house current
(Rear of TV)
AC power cord
to awall outlet
(120 VAC)
Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna
1Insert the antenna into the receptacle on the TV, and twist to ensure
asecure fit.
When attaching the TV to the stand (table use)
When attaching the TV to the kitchen cabinet
(Rear of TV)
Antenna
receptacle
2Attach the antenna connector to the VHF/UHF terminal.
(Rear of TV)
to VHF/UHF
10EN Setting up

Setting up the KV-9PT60
Using house current
(Rear of TV)
to awall outlet
(120 VAC)
AC power cord (supplied)
Using acar battery
to acigarette
ligher socket
Notes
•For car use, the TV is designed for negative ground 12 VDC operation only.
•Use only the supplied car batter)' cord manufactured bv Sony. Polarity of the
plugs of other manufactures may be different.
•When you aren't using the TV, remove the car battery cord from the cigarette
lighter socket.
Setting up 11EN

Connecting the supplied telescopic antenna
1Insert the antenna into the receptacle on the TV, and twist to
asecure fit.
Attach the antenna connector to the VHF/UHF terminal.
Setting up

Connections
Select one of the two 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. by
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•VHF only
or
•VHF/UHF
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial cable
To attach an F-type connector, see "Attaching
an F-type connector to the antenna cable."
75-ohm coaxial cable
m
>VHF
and
>UHF
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
1®
EAC-66 U/V mixer
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable
F-type connector
3/8 in.
(9.5 mm) ft
1/4 in. V\
(6.4 mm)f\>
Antenna cable
Setting up 13™

Connecting to cable TV system
If your cable company requires you to connect acable box, follow
example EJ. If not, follow example 0-
(Rear of TV) Cable box
VHFAJHF
(Rear of TV)
VHFAJHF Incoming cable
Incoming cable
Connecting video equipment
Before connecting, turn off the power on all equipment.
Connecting aVCR or 8mm video camera
(Rear of TV) to VIDEO IN
,D60'r'(Yellow)
to AUDIO IN
(Black)
Note VMC-720M (not supplied)
(Yellow)
When connecting stereo equipment, use the VMC-920MS (not supplied) connecting
cable (stereo «—»monaural).
Watching aVCR picture
1Turn on the TV.
2Press TV/VIDEO so that "VIDEO" appears on the screen.
To return to TV mode
Press TV/VIDEO so that achannel number appears on the screen.
14EN Setting up

Setting up the remote commander
Install two size AA batteries (supplied) as shown.
Notes
•MatchThe +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 aheater, 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.
Setting up 15™

Setting cable TV on or off
If the TV is connected to acable 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 abutton, the menu disappears
automatically.
1Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
MENU VIDEO
SET UP
Use ^[BTWl ExitlBul
2Press 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.
(R)
V
RETURN SET UP
CABLE: ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE /ADD
CH CAPTION /GUIDE
CH BLOCK
JMENU
Use ^[RETWil Exitgil
Note
If CABLE appears in black, the TV is set to video input and CABLE cannot
be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that achannel number appears.
3Set CABLE to ON or OFF.
(1) If the cursor is not beside CABLE, press A+ or V- to move the
cursor and press RETURN.
Setting up

(2) Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF.
(3) Press RETURN.
4
RETURN SET UP
CABLE :OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE /ADD
CH CAPTION/GUIDE
CH BLOCK
3MENU
Use »|HB Exi tflgj
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
MENU
Setting up 17EN

Presetting channels
TV channels can be preset easily; first, store all the receivable channels
automatically by following the procedure below. Next, erase unwanted
channels or add additional channels. Preset channels during the day
rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting.
1Press MENU.
2Press A+ or V- on the remote commander to move the cursor () on
the screen to SET UP and press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.
RETURN SET UP
CABLE: ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTION /GUIDE
CH BLOCK
3MENU
Use »|BETURX[ ExitlH
Note
If AUTO PROGRAM appears in black, the TV is set to video input and AUTO
PROGRAM cannot be selected. Press TV/VIDEO so that achannel number
appears.
3Select AUTO PROGRAM.
(1) Press A+ or V- to move the cursor
/^+\(R)
)to AUTO PROGRAM.
V
SET UP
CABLE: ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE /ADD
CH CAPTION/GUIDE
CH BLOCK
3MENU
Use Exi tlMl
(2) Press RETURN.
RETURN
AUTO PROGRAM
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning
and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels
are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered
channel is displayed.
18EN Setting up

Erasing or adding channels
1Press MENU.
2Press A+ or V- to select SET UP and press RETURN.
3Press A+ or V- to select CH ERASE/ADD and press RETURN.
4To erase an unwanted channel:
(1) Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to erase.
(2) Make sure the cursor () is beside ERASE.
Channel to be erased
CH ERASE /ADD
ERASE
ADD
3MENU
Selec tthe channel
Use ^jRETURN IEx itIMl
(3) Press RETURN.
The indication "-" appears beside the channel number, showing
that the channel is erased from the preset memory.
Note
You can select the erased channel using the 0-9 buttons.
To add achannel that you want:
(1) Press 0-9 buttons to select the channel you want to add and press
ENTER.
(2) Press A+ or V- to select ADD. Channel to be added
CH ERASE/ADD 1
(25)
ERASE ^
ADD
3MENU
Selec tthe channel
Use »|BH Ex itgl
(3) Press RETURN.
The indication "+" appears beside the channel number, showing
that the channel is added to the preset memory.
5To erase and /or add other channels, repeat step 4.
6When finished, press MENU.
Note
If you erase or add aVHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the same
number is also erased or added, and vice versa.
Setting up 1gEN

®Available Features
Functions
Note
If "VIDEO" appears on the
appears. screen, press TV/VIDEO so that achannel number
Selecting achannel directly
Press the 0-9 buttons to select achannel. Or press ENTER after enterW
the channel for immediate selection. entering
©©©
©@©
©©©
©ENTER
To scan through channels
Press CH +/- until the channel you want appears.
CH
Switching quickly between two channels
Press JUMP.
JUMP
Adjusting the volume
Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.
VOL
(+\
VOLUME
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