Sony Trinitron KV-13VM30 User manual

9-939-214-01
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Contents
Preface
This section telis you about special
features, safety information, and
preparatory information for using this
manual.
Chapter 1: Setting UP
This section shows you the steps
necessary for installing and presetting your
VIDEO TV, and how to connect optional
video and audio equipment.
Chapter 2: Using Basic VIDEO TV
Features
This section gives you basic information
about operating and adjusting your VIDEO
Trinitron Color *
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Chapter 3: Using Advanced TV
| eo Features
This section shows you the steps for other
useful TV features with using the On-
Screen Menus.
Operating Instructions : Chapter 4: Using Basic VCR
Features
Before operating your VIDEO TV, please read this This section gives you basic information
manual thoroughly, Rand retain it for future reference. about operating and adjusting your VCR.
Me,
KV-13VM30/31
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Features
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This
secti6n
shows
you
the
steps
for
other
useful VCR features with using the On-
VCRs
4-
Screen
Menus.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the Appendix
rear of the VIDEO TV. Record these numbers in the This section gives you specifications and
spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you troubleshooting information.
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
: ® For a detailed table of contents. see
Model No. Serial No.
p. 3.
© 1996 by Sony Corporation

* WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO 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.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
product.
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.
When
using
TV
games,
computers,
and
similar
products
with
your
VIDEO
TV,
keep
the
brightness
and
contrast
functions
at
low
settings.
If
a
fixed
(non-moving)
pattern
is
left
on
the
screen
for
long
periods
of
time
at
a
high
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.
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.
Use
of
this
VIDEO
TV
receiver
for
other
private
viewing
of
programs
broadcast
on
VHF
or
UHF
or
transmitted
by
cable
companies
for
the
use
of
the
general
public
may
require
authorization
from
the
broadcaster/cable
company
and/or
program.owner.
eee
Do
not
use
this
VIDEO
TV
if
moisture
has
condensed,
such
as
on
its
CRT,
otherwise
it
may
cause
malfunction.
In
this
case,
leave
the
VIDEO
TV
unused
until
it
gets
dry.
2 Preface
Precautions
SS
ee
* Operate the VIDEO TV only on 120V AC.
®
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
VIDEO
TV
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
*
Unplug
the
VIDEO
TV
from
the
wall
outlet
if
you
are
not
to
going
to
use
it
for
several
days
or
more.
To
disconnect
the
cord,
pull
it
out
by
the
plug.
Never
pull
the
cord
itself,
*
To
prevent
internal
heat
build-up,
do
not
block
the
ventilation
openings.
*
Do
not
install
the
VIDEO
TV
in
a
hot
or
humid
place,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
excessive
dust
or
mechanical
vibration.
Clean
the
VIDEO
TV
with
a
soft
dry
cloth.
Never
use
strong
solvents
such
as
thinner
or
benzine,
which
might
damage
the
finish
of
the
cabinet.
Repacking
Keep
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
to
use
for
safe
transport
of
your
VIDEO
TV
in
the
future.
If
you
have
any
questions
or
problems
concerning
your
VIDEO
TV,
please
contact
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
This
VIDEO
TV
receiver
provides
display
of
television
closed
captioning
in
accordance
with
15.119
of
the
FCC
rules.
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.

Table of Contents
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Presetting
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Erasing
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Navigating
through
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MENUS
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Presetting
only
desired
channels
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To
select
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Connecting
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Watching
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Setting
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sleep
timer
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Using
Convenient
Features
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Switching
quickly
between
two
channels
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Muting
the
sound
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Adjusting
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Keeping
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To
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or
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setting
the
ON/OFF
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32
Using
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Setting
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Setting
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Setting
the
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change
or
correct
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ON/OFF TIMER
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Using
the Play
On
Functions
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Cancelling
the
ON/OFF
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Chapter 4: Using Basic VCR Features
Playing
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Playing
back
a
tape
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another
VCR
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Playing
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Variable
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Viewing TV programs during
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Recording
a
program
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the
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43
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Playing
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Preface 3

Introducing the Sony Trinitron® Color VIDEO TV
About the manual
® We highly recommend that you read this manual before using your VIDEO TV combined Television and VCR.
Keep the manual handy for future reference.
® The instruction in this manual are for the KV-20VM30 and KV-13VM30/31. The KV-20VM30 is used for illustration purposes.
With the following features, you can:
® Watch up to 125 cable channels for a total of 181 possible
off-air and cable channels with the multi-band
VHF/UHF/CATV tuner.
® Enjoy 4 head high quality picture and variable speed
playback.
® Set and adjusts the time automatically by using Auto
Clock™ set features.
® Quickly and easily preset the VCR to record programs by
using VCR plus+* system.
® Call up on-screen menus to set timer-activated functions
(Auto clock set, Manual clock set, On/Off Timer, Channel
Block set), Cable on/off, AUTO Program, CH Erase/Add,
Tape remain, Auto Repeat On/Off by using the SET UP
feature.
® View the closed caption and the text by using Caption
Vision.
® Enjoy automatic Playback by automatically playing, a
cassette tape that has had its erase-protection tab
removed.
® Record programs without using the program recording
timer while you are away, by using the QUICK TIMER.
® Monitor quickly other Video/Audio sources (such as a
camcorder, a video game, etc), by using the PLAY ON™ .
* VCR plus+ and plus code are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
4 Preface
With the supplied Remote Commander, you can:
® Use the CHANNEL BLOCK feature, with which picture is
blocked and sound is muted, to prevent children from
watching unsuitable programs.
® Switch quickly between two channels by using JUMP.
® Set the TV to automatically shut off after 30, 60, and 90
minutes by using the SLEEP timer.
® Program the VCR to make up easily to six unattended
recordings within a 1-month period, including daily and
weekly recordings, by using TIMER ON-SCREEN.
® View a slow motion during playing back, by pressing
-SLOW+.
® View a picture frame by frame during PAUSE/STILL
picture, by pressing FRAME.
® Playback pictures in twice speeds by pressing X2.
® View a single frame by using PAUSE.
® Make sections of tape so you can quickly and easily
return to the section you want to watch, by using INDEX
and MARK.

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the
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PAUSE button
CHANNEL +/- buttons REWIND/
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VOLUME +/- buttons
INPUT SELECT button STOP button
EJECT button PLAY button
POWER
switch
FAST
FORWARD/CUE(@))
button
Remote control detector Tape Compartment
TIMER REC indicator
REC indicator
Pull the upper left door open.
/STAND BY indicator
— VOLUME +
REC button Headphone jack
PLAY ON button
QUICK TIMER REC button LINE IN jacks
Preface 5

Locating the Controls
Rear and Front Panel
e Rear Panel
VHF/UHF
LINE IN
AUDIO VIDEO
VHF/UHF antenna LINE IN jacks
@ Front Door inside
VIDEO | AUDIO
LINE IN jacks
Screen Displays
On-screen menu
displays
Date, current time
display
6 Preface
Channei number displays
Main picture input mode,
SLEEP displays, MUTING
display
VCR stop, playback, eject,
X2, playback pause or
record pause mode displays
Bar display for volume or
picture adjustment
Recording reference
message display
Remaining time or current
counter mode displays

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MUTING button
INPUT SELECT button
0 - 9 button
DISPLAY button
COUNTER/REMAIN button
COUNTER RESET button
TAPE SPEED button
VCR Plus button
SLOW+/- buttons
STOP buiton
REWIND/REVIEW buttan
REC buttons
WARNING
Batteries may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or
dispose of in fire.
Installling Battery
1 Remove the battery
compartment cover
(Rear of commander).
RM-Y138/W
2 Insert one AA Battery (R6)
being careful of the correct
polarity.
POWER switch
EJECT button
JUMP button
SLEEP button
ENTER button
CH(channel) +/- scan button
VOL(volume) +/- button
A/V WINDOW buttons
INDEX buttons
X2 button
FRAME button
PAUSE button
FAST FORWARD/CUE
button
PLAY button
Battery life
Under normal operation, the battery will last
up to a half of year. If the Remote Com-
mander does not operate properly, the
battery might be exhausted. Replace it with
new one.
To avoid damage from possible battery
leakage
Remove the battery if you do not plan to
use the Remote Commander for a fairly
long time.
Preface 7
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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting TV Antenna/Cable
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Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the VIDEO TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better
picture quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company.
Connecting VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna, or CATV Cable
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
1 Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of
the cable using the F-type connector.
-~ Attach an F-type connector (not supplied).
7mm(1/4inch) 10mm(3/8inch) F-type connector
2 Plug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the
rear of the VIDEO TV.
(Rear of VIDEO TV)
VHF/UHF a
*
Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal
splitter.
Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate
connector.
8 Chapter 1: Setting Up
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of
the cable using the 300-ohm twin-lead cable.
Attach the supplied antenna connector.
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fi feu
Loosen both
screws on the
connector with
screwdriver.
Attach the cable
and tighten both
screws with a
screwdriver.
Piug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the
rear of the VIDEO TV.
(Rear of VIDEO TV)
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Connecting
Both
VHF
and
UHF
Antennas
Use the EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied). UHF ey
(Rear of TV/VCR) j
1 Prepare the VHF antenna end using the appropriate
2
connector (p. 8). eg
VHF/UHF
4
2 Connect the cables to the mixer.
3 Attach the mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal.
When the U/V mixer is used
Snow
and
noise
may
appear
in
the
pictures
when
viewing
cable
TV
channels
over
37
(W
+
1).
For better picture quality, we would recommend you to connect an outdoor antenna.
Chapter 1: Setting Up 9
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Using the On-Screen Menus
The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various adjustments and
settings. See the indicated pages for instructions on using each feature.
For picture quality adjustment
Main menu VIDEO menu (pp. 21-22)
VIDEO
D> PICTURE ——_IIIIINEHIIa
MENU
b> VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use (RETURN) «Exit {MENU
For presetting and other functions
Main menu
MENU
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use $ Exit
Y
SET UP menu
(pp. 12-17, 25-29)
SET UP
> TIMER
TAPE REMAIN:T-120
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use ¢ (RETUR
Exit
1 0 Chapter 1: Setting Up
TIMER
>» CURRENT TIME
ON/OFF TIMER
CHANNEL BLOCK
> MENU
Use % (RETURN Exit (MEN)
SET UP
TIMER
» TAPE REMAIN:T-120
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use > RETA Exit GEN)
SET UP
TIMER
TAPE REMAIN:T-120
>» AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use ¥ Exit
SET UP
TIMER
TAPE REMAIN: T-120
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE: ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use ¢ (RETURN) Exit (HEN)
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
>» ERASE
Select the channei
Use % Exit
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RETURN) «Exit (MENU)
TIMER screen (pp. 25-35)
TAPE REMAIN screen ( p. 42)
AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF screen
(p. 39)
CABLE ON/OFF screen (p. 12)
AUTO PROGRAM screen (pp. 13-14)
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD screen
(pp. 15-17)

For closed caption setting
Main menu
MENU
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use (RETURN Exit
For noise reduction function
Main menu
MENU
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use > (RETURN Exit
For tracking adjustment function
Main menu
MENU
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
» TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use + Exit (WENU)
For VCR Plus+ CHANNELS setting
Main menu
MENU
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : OFF
TRACKING
» SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use $ {RETURN Exit [HENU
|
CAPTION VISION menu
CAPTION VISION
» Eero
CAPTION VISION screen (p. 23)
2
TEXT
TEXT2
> MENU
Use $ [RETURN Exit
NOISE REDUCTION menu
MENU NOISE REDUCTION screen (p. 24)
VIDEO
SET UP
CAPTION VISION
NOISE REDUCTION : ON
TRACKING
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Use ¢$ (RETURN Exit (MENU)
TRACKING menu
TRACKING
>» AUTO:ON
TRACKING ADJUST
> MENU
TRACKING screen (p. 41)
Use ¢$ (RETURN Exit
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS menu
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDECH TVCH
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS screen
(p. 44-46)
Push 0 - 9 keys to set
Program GUIDE CH
Or, Push RETURN to see
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
For on screen language selection function
Main menu LANGUAGE SELECTION menu
MENU LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
VIDEO >» ENGLISH
ESPANOL
SET UP
CAPTION VISION > MENU
To select the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Press A + or VY - to select the desired
language mode. And, press RETURN.
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Use ¢ (RETURN
Exit
Use $ (RETURN
Exit (MENU
Navigating Through the Menus
Use the buttons on the remote
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To display the main menu
Press MENU.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU on the Remote
Commander.
To return to the previous menu
Press A+ or V- to select MENU.
Then press RETURN.
To return to the main menu
Repeat the above, until you reach the
main menu.
The menus disappear automatically if you do
not press a button within 60 seconds.
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if you have cable connected to your VIDEO TV (p. 8-9) follow the steps below to turn
the cable connection on or off. CABLE is preset to OFF when you use your VIDEO
TV for the first time. Turn CABLE to OFF to preset or watch VHF or UHF channels.
1 Press MENU.
The Main Menu appears
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Press A+ or V7- to select SET UP, in main menu. :
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Press RETURN. SETUP
The SET UP menu appears. raid
TAPE REMAIN-T-120
RETURN AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use $ (RETURN © Exit (MENU)
2 Press A+ or V- to select CABLE.
SET UP
(R) fe TIMER
TAPE REMAIN:T-120
A AUTO REPEAT : OFF
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AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
(L) > MENU
Use (RETURN Exit
Press RETURN.
3 Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF alternately.
SET UP SET UP
TIMER
TAPE REMAIN:T-120
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
Nee ERASE/ADD
Use } (RETURN) Exit
Press RETURN.
The setting is completed.
RETURN
TIMER
TAPE REMAIN:T-120
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
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AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
> MENU
Use © (RETURN) Exit
If the VIDEO TV is in LINE mode, you cannot select CABLE. Repeatedly press INPUT
SELECT to change to TV mode.

Presetting TV Channels >
Once you have preset the channels on your VIDEO TV, you will be able to use the channel +/- buttons on the VIDEO TV or the
Remote commander to scan the channel you selected.
Presetting TV Channels Automatically
Perform auto programming during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may
not be broadcasting.
Press POWER on the VIDEO TV or the Remote Commander to turn the
VIDEO TV on.
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Receivable channels for this TV
VHF: 2-13
UHF: 14-69
Cable: 1-125
To select TV channels without presetting
Press 0-9.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
To erase unnecessary channels, or to
add channels that could not be preset
automatically because their signal was too
weak, follow the steps in “Erasing Un-
necessary Channels CHANNEL ERASE”
and “Presetting Only Desired Channets-
CHANNEL ADD” (pp. 15-17).
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Press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
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CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
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If the VIDEO TV is in LINE mode, you cannot select AUTO PROGRAM. Press INPUT
SELECT to change to TV mode.
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Press RETURN. 2
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“AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and receivable channels (other than the channels
already preset) are preset in numerical sequence. The channels previously preset will not
remain in the TV's memory.
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when
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CH+/-,
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channel(s)
are
skipped.
1 Press the CH +/- button to select the channel you want to erase.
For example, to erase channel 8, press CH + or - until 8 appears.
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Press MENU.
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The main menu appears.
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LANGUAGE/DIOMA
Use $ (RETURN Exit (NEN
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MENU
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Use $ (RETURN Exit (Meu)
Press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears. SET UP
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TAPE REMAIN-T-120
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CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
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Use $ (RETURN) Exit {WENU
4 Press A+ or V/- to select CHANNEL ERASE/ADD.
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Press RETURN.
The CHANNEL ERASE/ADD screen appears, and the cursor points to ERASE.
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
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Select the channel
Use ¢ (RETURN) Exit
lf the VIDEO TV is in LINE mode, you cannot select CHANNEL ERASE/ADD. Press INPUT
SELECT to change to TV mode.
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“." sign appears in front of the channel number display showing that the channel is
erased from the channel scan memory.
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The next time you press the CH +/- buttons, channel 8 will be skipped.
To erase other channels :
Repeat steps 1-6.
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Press MENU.
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Presetting Only Desired Channels - CHANNEL ADD
Use this feature to add channels one at a time to the channel scan memory.
1 Press 0-9 to select the channel you want to add. For example, to add channel
25, Press 2, 5 and ENTER. :
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If the TV is in LINE mode, you cannot select CHANNEL ERASE/ADD. Press INPUT SELECT
to change to TV mode.
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A “+” sign appears in front of the channel number display showing that the channel is
added to the channel scan memory.
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
Select the channel
Use $ (RETURN) Exit
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
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Select the channel
Use ¢ (RETURN Exit [MENU
6 Press MENU.
To add other channels
Repeat steps 1-6.
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Connecting Other Equipment
VHF/UHF
to VIDEO
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1 Remove the antenna cable from the VIDEO TV
Antenna terminal. Connect the antenna cable to the
antenna terminal of the other Video/Audio source (ex.
Video recorder). Then connect a coaxial cable from
the VHF output terminal back to the antenna terminal
of the VIDEO TV. :
2 To use your VIDEO TV to monitor an audio/video
source (such as another VCR, a Camcorder or a
Laser Disc Player), connect the audio/video source
output jacks to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear
panel or front door of the VIDEO TV.
Then select LINE IN using the PLAY ON on the front
door.
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to video output
to audio output
VHF/UHF ouput
AA * Signal flow
to VIDEO
¢ Press PLAY ON on the front door of the VIDEO TV so that
“LINE” appears on the screen.
* To return to TV mode, repeatedly press INPUT SELECT on the
VIDEO TV or on the Remote Commander so that a channel
number appears on the screen.
¢ For operating instructions, refer to the instruction manual
furnished with the VCR.
e If the picture or sound is affected, move the VCR away from the
VIDEO TV.

Chapter 2: Using Basic VIDEO TV Features
- Watching TV Programs
1
Press
POWER
on
the
VIDEO
TV
or
the
Remote
Commander
to
turn
the
TV
on.
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Turn
the
cable
mode
on
or
off
to
select
the
type
of
channel
you
want
to
watch,
VHF/UHF
or
cable
TV.
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the
steps
in
“Turning
the
Cable
Mode
On
or
Off,”
p.12.)
If
“LINE”
is
displayed
on
the
screen,
press
INPUT
SELECT
on
the
Remote
Commander
so
that
the
channel
number
appears.
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3 seconds.
But press ENTER to select a channel quickly.
4 Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.
Press VOL + to increase the volume.
Press VOL - to decrease the volume.
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Press
MUTING.
MUTING
The
display
“MUTING”
will
appear
on
the
screen.
To restore the sound
Press MUTING again.
Keeping the Displays On-Screen - DISPLAY
If AUTO CLOCK has been set when you turn the VIDEO
TV on, the display will appear for about 3 seconds as
shown right.
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AUTO CLOCK
To display the channel
Press DISPLAY.
All the existing displays appear: channel number. date, time,
VCR operating mode and tape counter.
To cancel the display
Press DISPLAY again.
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The display will disappear. 3/14FRI
Setting the Sleep Timer - SLEEP
The sleep timer turns off the TV automatically after the amount of time you select.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time increments 30, 60, 90 and OFF mode appear
in sequence.
SLEEP OFF
SLEEP 30
SLEEP 60
SLEEP 90
SLEEP
The SLEEP display appears about one minute before the TV turns off.
To cancel the setting
Press SLEEP untill OFF mode appears.
The “SLEEP OFF” display appears for about three seconds.
OR
Turn the TV off.
The sleep timer setting is cancelled.
Switching Quickly Between Two Channels - JUMP
Press JUMP once to recail the channel you were watching JUMP
previously. Press JUMP again to switch back. Use this feature
to keep track of two programs alternately.
Chapter 2 : Using Basic VIDEO TV Features