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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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
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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 –.
TV
123
46
789
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
PROGR
ONE-PUSHAUTOMATIC PROGRAMING
VHF LOW B/G

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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
123
456
78
0
-/--
9
1
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