Sony KV-AR212 User manual

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© 2004 Sony Corporation
KV-AR212
2-109-122-11 (1)
M30
GB
Operating Instructions
•Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
Tr initron Color TV

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Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC.
•Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other
connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna
and other terminals to ground.
•To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the
remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid leaks from the
batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV as high voltages and other hazards are present
inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the
TV to qualified personnel.
Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be
subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For children’s safety, do not leave children alone
with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it.
Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to
clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive
tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of
the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.

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Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which
can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV
stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the
bottom area of the TV.
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
going to use it for several days.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
TV to rain or moisture.

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xSecuring the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to
secure the TV.
20 mm
3.8 mm
screws clamps band
Screw the band to the TV stand and to the
provided hole at the rear of your TV.
(1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar and
the other clamp to the provided hole at
the rear of your TV.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
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Additional Information
Connecting optional components ... 24
Troubleshooting ................................. 26
Specifications ...................... Back cover
Table of Contents
Installation
Getting Started ..................................... 6
Setting up your TV
(“Initial Setup”) .................................... 7
Overview of Controls
TV top control, front and
rear panels............................................. 9
Using the remote control and
basic functions .................................... 10
Advanced Operations
Selecting the picture and sound
modes .................................................. 12
Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs ............................................. 13
Menu Adjustment
Introducing the menu system .......... 14
Changing the “Picture” setting ........ 17
Changing the “Sound” setting ......... 18
Changing the “Timer” setting .......... 20
Changing the “Channel Setup”
setting .................................................. 21
Changing the “Setup” setting .......... 23
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Installation
xGetting Started
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Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
•Do not use old or different types of batteries together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Set up the TV by following the instructions of the
“Initial Setup” menu (see page 7).
Plug in the power cord, then press !on the TV to
turn it on.
Note
• The 1(standby) indicator flashes green for a few seconds
when turning on the TV. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
•You can also connect your TV to other optional components
(see page 24).

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x Setting up your TV
(“Initial Setup”)
When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear.
You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, change
the order of TV channels that appear on the screen and adjust the picture position
using the buttons on the top control panel.
Tip
•The MENU, and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the
operations below.
1Press 2+/– to select the desired menu
language, then press t.
The selected menu language appears.
2Press 2+/– to select “Yes”, then press t
to preset the channels automatically.
The screen will indicate automatic
presetting is in progress.
After all available channels have been tuned
and stored, the “Program Sorting” menu
appears automatically on the screen.
To skip automatic channel presetting, select
“No”, then press t.
If the message “No channel found. Please
connect cable/antenna” appears, check your
TV connections, then press t.
3The “Program Sorting” menu enables you
to change the order in which the channels
appear on the screen.
a) If you wish to keep the channels in the
tuned order, press MENU.
b) If you wish to store the channels in a
different order:
1) Press 2+/– to select the program
number with the channel you wish
to rearrange, then press t.
Program:
TV System: Auto
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VHF Low
Program Sorting
Program:
01
02
03
04
Select channel
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The selected channel will appear on
the screen.
2) Press 2+/– to select the new
program number position for your
selected channel, then press t.
3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish
to change the order of the other
channels.
c) Press MENU to go to the next menu.
4Press 2+/– to adjust the bars on the
top and bottom of the menu if they are
slanted, then press t.
If no adjustment is necessary, then press t.
5Press 2+/– to select “No”, then press t.
This menu will not appear again the next
time you turn on the TV by pressing !.
To allow this menu to appear again, select
“Yes”, then press t.
Tips
•You can immediately go to the end of the ”Initial Setup” menu by pressing MENU.
•You can also set up your TV by pressing the MENU button on the top control panel for about
five seconds or using the menu system (see page 14).
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Program Sorting
Program:
01
02
03
04
Select new position
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Overview of Controls
Overview of Controls
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Overview of Controls
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1!Turn off or turn on the TV. 6
2Remote control sensor. –
3Wake Up indicator. 20
31Standby indicator. 6
4iHeadphone jack. –
5t2Video input terminal 2. 24
6PROG +/– Select program number. –
72+/– Adjust volume. –
8tSelect TV or video input. 24
Menu operations
72+/– Select and adjust items. –
8tConfirm selected items. –
9MENU Display or cancel the menu. –
0SOUND MODE Select sound mode options with a 5-Band 12
Graphic Equalizer display.
qa 8Antenna input terminal. 24
qs TMonitor output terminal. 25
qd Component video input terminal. 25
qf t1Video input terminal 1. 24

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xUsing the remote control and basic
functions
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1?/1 Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. –
2aDisplay the TV program. –
3Jump to last program number that has been –
watched for at least five seconds.
4PROG +/– Select program number. –
52+/– Adjust volume. –
8Change the picture size: –
“On” (16:9 wide-mode), “Off”.
9Mute the sound. –
0 Display on-screen information. –
qs tSelect TV or video input. 24
qd 0 – 9, ÷Input numbers. –
qh Select surround mode options: –
“TruSurround” (surround sound that spreads out to
the rear of a room), “WOW” (full, deep bass sound),
“Simulated” (stereo-like monaural sound), “Off”.