Sony KV-XF21M8J User manual

Trinitron Color TV
©1998 by Sony Corporation
KV-XF21M8J
3-866-013-11 (1)
Operating Instructions GB
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
• Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez attentivement le présent
mode d’emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.
FR
Mode D’emploi
PR
AR

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WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not open the cabinet or the rear cover of the
TV. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not install the TV in hot, humid or excessively
dusty places.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the TV.
Pull it out by the plug.
Disconnect the power cord during lightning
storms or if you are not going to use the TV for
several days.
Install the TV in a stable position. Do not allow
children to climb onto it.
Do not plug too many appliances into the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Clean the TV with a dry soft cloth.
Donotusebenzine,thinner,oranyotherchemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

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Using Your New TV
The features you will enjoy include:
• FAVORITECHforqiuick and easychannelselection(page 16)
• PICTUREMODE/SOUNDMODE/SURROUNDfor customizingyourTV(pages14,15)
Your TV also offers the following setup features:
• On-screendisplaylanguageoptions—English/Arabic(page12)
• CHILDLOCKforpr eventingchildr enfromwatchingcertain pr ograms(page18)
• INTELLIGENTVOL forautomaticvolumeadjustment(page12)
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Table of Contents
WARNING
Using Your New TV
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Connect the antenna .................................................................. 4
Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote.......................................... 5
Step 3: Preset the channels automatically............................................ 5
Connecting optional components ............................................................. 6
Securing the TV............................................................................................ 7
Presetting channels ...................................................................................... 8
Watching the TV ........................................................................................ 11
Advanced Operations
Customizing the picture and sound .......................................................14
Viewing your favorite channels — FAVORITE CHANNEL ...............16
Blocking the channels — CHILD LOCK ................................................18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................19
Self-diagnosis function.............................................................................. 22
Identifying parts and controls .................................................................23
Specifications.............................................................................. Back cover

4Using Your New TV
Getting Started
Step 1
Connect the antenna
If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below.
Using Your New TV
IEC connector
(not supplied)
To video and
audio outputs
VCR
(yellow)
-L (MONO) (white)
-R (red)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
To …1
(video input)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
To antenna
output
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
Rear of TV
Connecting a VCR
To play a video tape, press …(see page 12).
Note
• You are advised to use an outdoor antenna for better reception.
Rod antenna and cable
(supplied)
or : Signal flow
or
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
L(MONO)
1
To ˘
(antenna)

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Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV
Notes
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow
jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
• If you connect a VCR to the ˘(antenna) terminal, preset the signal output
from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
• When no signal is input to the connected video equipment, the TV screen
becomes blue.
CAUTION
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;
otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other terminals
to the ground could occur.
Front of TV
Step 2
Insert the batteries
into the remote
Note
• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.
Step 3
Preset the channels automatically
Tips
• If you want to stop automatic channel presetting, press SELECT twice.
• If an unwanted channel has been preset or you cannot preset a particular
channel, preset your TV manually (see page 9).
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, the TV screen displays either B/G, I, D/
K, or M, depending on the setting of program number “1” (see page 8).
Now You Are Ready. . .
To watch the TV, see page 11.
ONE-PUSHAUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
1
1
ONE-PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
1
2
VHF LOW B/G

6Using Your New TV
Connecting optional components
You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player,
camcorder, video game or stereo system.
To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press …(see page 12).
Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment
using the …(video input) jacks
Note
• You can also connect video equipment to the …1 (video input) jacks at
the rear of your TV.
Connecting audio/video equipment using the Ú
(monitor output) jacks
Note
• When connecting a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the
yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack).
Front of TV
Camcorder
Video game
equipment
To video and
audio outputs
(yellow)
-L (MONO)
(white)
-R (red)
Rear of TV
To
antenna
output
To video and
audio inputs
orAudio system
To
audio
inputs
VCR
:Signal flow
:Signal flow
To…2
(video input)
To Ú
(monitor
output)
or
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
Antenna cable (not supplied)
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
or
ONE-PUSHAUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
2
L(MONO)
1

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Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV
20
mm
AB
3.8mm
or
Securing the TV
To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods:
AWith the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the TV using the provided hole.
or
BPass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the
TV and a wall or pillar.
Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

8Using Your New TV
Presetting
channels
You can preset up to 100 TV channels in
numerical sequence from program
number 1 using the remote and the
buttons on your TV as well.
u
Number buttons
SELECT
.+/–
PROGR +/–
+ or –
PIC MODE
Presetting channels automatically
1Press Uto turn on the TV.
2Press AUTO PROGR.
Note
• During automatic channel presetting, the TV screen displays either B/G, I,
D/K, or M, depending on the setting of program number “1.”
To preset channels automatically from a specified program number
(1) Press SELECT until “AUTO PROGRAM” appears.
(2) Press + or –.
The on-screen display will start flashing.
(3) Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the desired program number
appears.
(4) Press + or –.
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Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV
Presetting channels manually
1Press SELECT until
“MANUAL PROGRAM”
appears.
2Press + or –.
3Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons until the
desired program number
appears.
4Press + or – until the
desired channel picture
appears.
5Press SELECT.
To change the TV system setting
If the picture or sound is poor when receiving programs through the ˘(antenna)
terminal, do the following.
(1) Press SELECT until “TV SYS” appears.
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate TV system until the picture or sound quality
is optimal.
or
continued
MANUAL PROGRAM
SELECT
VHF LOW B/G
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SELECT
TV SYS: B/G
SELECT
B/G I D/K M

10 Using Your New TV
To change the color system setting
If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the ˘(antenna) terminal
or the …(video input) jack
1Press SELECT until “COL
SYS” appears.
2Press + or – to select the
appropriate color system
until the color is optimal.
Tip
• Normally, set “COL SYS” to “AUTO.”
Skipping program numbers
1Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted
program number appears.
2Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.
3Press + or –.
4Press PIC MODE.
5Press SELECT.
To preset the skipped program number again
Preset the channel automatically or manually.
Tip
• You can also use SELECT and .+/– on the TV to preset channels and
skip program numbers.
To use the fine tuning (FINE) function
The fine tuning (FINE) function may help reduce double images and lines moving
across the TV screen.
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – on the remote control once.
(4) Press to display “FINE” on the screen.
(5) Press + or – continuously until the picture quality is optimal.
(6) Press SELECT to return to the normal screen.
Presetting channels (continued)
SELECT
COL SYS : AUTO
AUTO PAL NTSC 3.58SECAM NTSC 4.43

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Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV
Watching the TV
This section explains functions used
while watching the TV. Most operations
can be done using the remote.
1Press Uto turn on the TV.
When the TV is in the
standby mode (the u
indicator on the TV is lit
red), press uon the
remote.
2Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons to select
the TV program.
For double digit numbers,
press ÷, then the number
(e.g., for 25, press ÷, then
2 and 5).
3Press
.+/– to adjust the
volume.
¤
u
…
;
Number buttons
SELECT
.+/–
PROGR +/–
+ or –
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or
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u(standby) indicator

12 Using Your New TV
To
Turn off temporarily
Turn off completely
Mute the sound
Watch the video input
(VCR, camcorder, etc.)
Jump back to the previous channel
Display the on-screen information*
Adjust the volume of each TV
program automatically
Press
u. The uindicator on the TV lights up red.
Uon the TV.
¤.
…(or …on the TV) to select “VIDEO 1” or
“VIDEO 2.”
To return to the TV program, press ;.
JUMP.
.
SELECT repeatedly until “INTELLIGENT VOL”
appears, then press + or – to select “ON.”
To cancel, select “OFF.”
* The picture, sound, and either the program number or video mode are
displayed. The on-screen display for the picture and sound information
disappears after about 3 seconds.
Changing the on-screen display language
1Press SELECT until
“LANGUAGE / :
” appears on the
screen.
2Press + or – to select
“ ENGLISH “.
Tip
• You can also use SELECT and .+/– on the TV to select the on-screen
display language.
Additional tasks
Watching the TV (continued)
SELECT
LANGUAGE / :
LANGUAGE / : ENGLISH

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Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV
Setting the Wake Up timer
1Press until the
desired period of time
appears.
2Select the TV program or
video mode you want to
wake up to.
3Press uor set the Sleep
timer if you want the TV
to turn off automatically.
The indicator on the TV
lights up orange.
To cancel the Wake Up timer
Press until “WAKE UP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn off the
TV’s main power.
Notes
• The Wake Up timer starts immediately after the on-screen display
disappears.
• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV
is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into
standby mode. To resume watching the TV, press any button or control on
the TV or the remote.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press until the
desired period of time
appears.
To cancel the Sleep timer
Press until “SLEEP TIMER: OFF” appears, or turn the TV off.
WAKE UP TIMER:10M
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
After 10 minutes
No Wake Up timer After 12 hours
SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M
SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M
After 30 minutes
No Sleep Timer
After 60 minutes
After 90 minutes

14 Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations
SOUND MODE
Customizing the
picture and sound
Youcancustomizethepictur e and
soundby selectingthepictur eand
soundmodesor byadjustingits
settings.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired picture mode.
Select To
DYNAMIC receive high contrast pictures.
STANDARD receive normal contrast pictures.
SOFT receive mild contrast pictures.
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired sound mode.
Select To
DYNAMIC listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and
high sound.
DRAMA listen to sound that emphasizes voice and background music.
SOFT receive soft sound.
PIC MODE
SELECT
+ or –
STANDARDDYNAMIC SOFT
PIC MODE
DYNAMIC DRAMA SOFT
SOUND
MODE
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR

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Advanced Operations
Adjusting the picture and sound settings
1Press SELECT until the
desired setting appears.
Eachtimeyou pr ess
SELECT, the setting
itemschange asfollows:
2Press + or – to adjust the
item.
3To adjust other items,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
* “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC systems only.
Note
• When you select a picture or sound mode, the adjusted settings will be
reset according to the selected mode.
Tip
• You can also use SELECT and ¸+/– on the TV to adjust the sound and
picture settings.
Selecting the surround mode
1Press SELECT repeatedly
until “SURROUND”
appears.
2Press + or – to select the
desired surround sound.
Select To
MOVIE listen to the sound that spreads out over a large area, giving the
feeling of being at a movie theatre.
MUSIC listen to the sound that gives the feeling of being at a live concert.
OFF turn off the surround sound.
Advanced Operations
SELECT
PICTURE 60
SURROUND: MOVIE
SELECT
MUSICMOVIE OFF
PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE*
TREBLE BASS
BALANCE SHARP

16 Advanced Operations
Viewing your
favorite channels
—FAVORITE CHANNEL
You can displaysixof your favorite
channelsfor quickandeasyselection.
Youcanchangethefavoritechannel
settingas well.
Selecting a favorite channel
1Press FAVORITE.
2Press one of the number
buttons to select the
desired channel.
Whenyou usethe
FAVORITE CHfeatur e for
thefirst time,sixpr eset
channelswillappear .
FAVORITE
+ or –
PROGR +/–
Number
buttons
FAVORITE
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Advanced Operations
or
Changing the favorite channel setting
1Press SELECT until
“FAVORITE CH SET UP”
appears.
2Press + or – to select the
favorite channel you want
to change (e.g., 3PR03).
3Press PROGR +/–, or
number buttons to
change the program
number.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to
set other favorite
channels.
5Press SELECT.
SELECT
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18 Advanced Operations
Blocking the
channels
—CHILD LOCK
You canpr eventchildr enfr omwatching
certainpr ogramsby usingthe buttons
onther emotecontr ol.
1Select the TV program
you want to lock out.
2Press SELECT until “CHILD
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
3Press + or – to select
“ON.”
The symbolappearson
thescreen.
To unlockthe channel,
press +or–to select “OFF .”
The symboldisappears
fromthescr een.
Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked.
SELECT
+ or –
CHILD LOCK: OFF
SELECT
CHILD LOCK: ON
1
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19Additional Information
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
Troubleshooting
Ifyouhave anypr oblemwhile viewingyourTV , please checkthefollowing
troubleshooting guide.If thepr oblempersists, contactyour Sonydealer .
Possible causeSymptom Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and at the wall. (page 4)
• Press SELECT until “MANUAL
PROGRAM” appears on the screen then
preset the channel again. (page 9)
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• If the sound of all the channels are
noisy, press AUTO PROGR to preset the
channels again. (page 8)
• If the sound of some channels are noisy,
select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system. (page 9)
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
• Press u(power).
• Press U(main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
• The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• Signal transmission is low.
• Broadcast signals are too
strong.
• The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
• The TV system setting is
inappropriate.
• The power cord, antenna
or VCR is not connected.
• The TV is not turned on.
Additional Information
continued
Additional Information

20 Additional Information
Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color patches
Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible causeSymptom Solutions
• Press ¸+ to increase the volume level.
• Press ¤to cancel the muting.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
(page 10)
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears
on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level. (page 15)
• Press SELECT until “COLSYS ” appears
on the screen, then check the color
system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”). (page 10).
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Keep external speakers or other
electrical equipment away from the TV.
Do not move the TV while the TV is
turned on. Press U(main power) on
the TV to turn off the TV for about five
minutes, then turn it on again.
• The volume level is too low.
• The sound is muted.
• There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
• The color level setting is
too low.
• The color system setting is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
needs adjustment.
• There are magnetic effects
from external speakers or
other electrical equipment
that may affect the TV.
• The direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may affect
the TV.