Sony TRINITRON KV-20HFR User manual

SON
Y.
4-482-351-41
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TRINITRON®
COLOR
TV
QPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
©1987 by Sony Corporation

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OWNER’S
RECORD
WARNING
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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVE (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 ‘“dan-
gerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
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.

PRECAUTIONS
FEATURES
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Safety
¢ Operate the unit only on 120 V AC.
¢ One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose Of safety 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 unit and have it checked by qualified per-
sonnel before operating it any further.
* Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going
to be used for several days or more. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
installation
¢~o prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ven-
tilation openings.
¢ Do not install the unit in a hot or humid place or in
a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
vibration.
Cleaning
Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild
household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as
thinner or benzine as they might damage the finish of the
cabinet.
Repacking
Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe
transport of this unit in the future.
Use of this television receiver for other than private view-
ing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmit-
ted by cable companies for the use of the general public
may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable
company and/or program owner.
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New Microblack™ Trinitron picture tube for a high
resolution and high contrast picture.
Multi-band VHF/UHF/CATV tuner receives up to 125
cable channels for a total of 181 possible off-air and
cable channels.
¢ Reflecting surround for live sound reproduction.
¢ Built-in MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) for the reception
of a stereo program and/or second audio program
(SAP).
Remote commander for operating both the TV anda
VCR from a distance.
Automatic programming enables presetting of all
receivable channels with a press of a button.
Timer/Block for automatic program starting and chan-
nel blocking. °
Sleep timer automatically turns off the TV after ap-
proximately one hour.
Built-in video input jacks allow direct hook-up to up to
three VCRs and/or other optional equipment.
Jump button enables to switch quickly between two
channels.
On-screen display
External audio jacks allow listening to the sound from
a connected audio equipment.
Variable audio output jacks are convenient for the
reproduction of TV or video sound through an audio
system.
Monitor output jacks allow VCR recording of the pic-
ture and sound being monitored on the TV.
ANT/AUX button on the Remote Commander permits
one-touch selection of pay cable TV when a convertor
is connected.
Dynamic color™ system for superior color reproduc-
tion with natural facial color tones and dazzling
whites
Dynamic picture™ system adjusts picture contrast
automatically to produce more detail in both bright
and dark areas of every scene.
Colorpure Filter™ produces fine picture detail without
color spill or color noise.

LOCATION
AND
FUNCTION
OF
CONTROLS
Refer to the page indicated in @ for details.
On-screen display
¢ Channel numbers
e “MUTING” or “SLEEP”
indications
e “MAIN”, “SAP” or
“BOTH” mode
e “VIDEO” and “EXT-A”
mode indications
On-screen display
¢ “AUTO PROGRAM” indication
Rear speaker
(right)
Right speaker
Left !
speaker
SURROUND
button
®
3) TVVIDEO button O®
Bar Bi
display VOLUME buttons @®
CHANNEL scan buttons @®
16} POWER switch ®
Push to open.
SLEEP lamp @
Remote control detector
| 9} STEREO lamp
TIMER lamp ®
SPEAKER switch @
AUTO STEREO switch
TREBLE control
BASS control
BALANCE control
SHARPNESS BRIGHT
COLOR
ON OFF ON OFF
(MONO)
SHARPNESS
control
CABLE
selector
O®
BRIGHT control
PICTURE buttons @
18} COLOR button
a HUE control

Bar display
indicates picture or sound level setting. Also the
reflecting surround mode indication is displayed
here.
SURROUND button
Press to activate reflecting surround. Press again to
deactivate it.
TVIVIDEO button
Press to monitor the picture or sound coming in
through the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the rear panel.
Each press on the button changes the mode as
follows:
VIDEO 1 — VIDEO 2 > VIDEO 3 > EXT-A> TV
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VOLUME buttons
Press “+” to increase volume or ‘“‘—’’ to decrease it.
CHANNEL scan buttons
Press ‘‘+” for higher-numbered channels or ‘—” for
tower-numbered channels.
[6] POWER switch
Press to turn the unit on. Press again to turn the unit
off.
SLEEP lamp
Lights up when the SLEEP button on the Remote
Commander is pressed. This lamp also tights up for
approx. 17 seconds when the power is turned on.
Remote control detector -
Point the Remote Commander towards this detector.
[9] STEREO lamp
Lights up when a stereo broadcast is received with
the AUTO STEREO switch set to ON.
TIMER lamp
Lights up to indicate that the program start timer has
been set.
SPEAKER switch
Normally set this switch to ON. Set to OFF when
connecting an audio system to the AUDIO OUTPUT
jacks.
AUTO STEREO switch
Normally set this switch to ON.
Set to OFF when excessive noise is heard during a
stereo broadcast because of a weak signal. The
sound becomes monaural but the noise should be
eliminated.
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TREBLE control
Turn clockwise for more treble response or counter-
clockwise for less.
BASS control
Turn clockwise for more bass response or counter-
clockwise for less.
BALANCE control
Turn clockwise to emphasize the right speaker’s out-
put or counterclockwise to emphasize the left speak-
er’s output.
SHARPNESS control
Turn clockwise for more sharpness or counterclock-
wise for less.
BRIGHT (brightness) control
Turn clockwise for more brightness or counterclock-
wise for less.
COLOR control
Turn clockwise for more color intensity or counter- °
clockwise for less.
HUE control
Turn clockwise to make the tones greenish or coun-
terclockwise to make them purplish.
PICTURE buttons
Press “+” to Increase picture contrast or ‘—” to
decrease it.
CABLE selector
Set to ON to view cable TV programs. Set to OFF to
view VHF or UHF programs.

LOCATION
AND
FUNCTION
OF
CONTROLS
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R AupIO L VIDEO |
VIDEO INPUT jacks ®
R AuDiO L VIDEO
AUX
AUX terminal @
TO
CONVERTER
TO CONVERTER
terminal @
EXT AUDIO jacks ®
R AUDIO L VIDEO
CEOEe
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUTPUT
jacks
®
A
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF antenna
terminal @@
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE)
(VARIABLE) jacks @

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22] VIDEO INPUT (1, 2, 3) jacks
Connect to the video and audio output jacks of a
VCR, video disc player, etc.
EXT (external) AUDIO jacks
An external audio source can be connected to these
jacks to be combined with the picture displayed on
the TV. Connect to the audio/line output of the audio
source.
MONITOR OUTPUT jacks
Connect to the video and audio input jacks of a VCR
or color monitor. Either the TV or VCR signal select-
ed by the TV/VIDEO button is supplied.
[25] AUDIO OUTPUT (VARIABLE) jacks
Connect an amplifier to monitor the sound through a
stereo system.
AUX terminal
Connect the output of a special converter for pay ca-
ble TV reception.
TO CONVERTER terminal!
Connect the input of a special converter for pay ca-
ble TV reception.
VHF/UHF antenna terminal
Connect an external antenna or a CATV cable.

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
Remote Commander RM-745
VTR/Video 8 selector * *
Timer Block buttons @~@®
Channel presetting
buttons @
TIMER
OFFIREPEAT
POWER switch** ©
TVIVTR button** ©
CHANNEL scan buttons ** ©
SLEEP button @
POWER switch* @
ANTI/AUX button ®
VCR operation buttons ** ©
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MUTING button @
Mode select buttons® ®
MTS button @
JUMP button ®
REFLECTING SURROUND
button ®
CH (channel) scan buttons* O®
Channel number buttons @®
REFLECTING
SURROUND
DISPLAY button ®
ENTER button @® VOL (volume) buttons * @®
L
PICTURE buttons* @®
TRINITRON
*The functions of these buttons are available on the TV.
* «These buttons are used for VCR operation.
Only Sony Betamax or 8mm format infrared remote control
VCRs can be operated with these buttons.

Channel presetting buttons: AUTO PROG, ERASE,
ADD
Used for channel presetting.
VCR operation buttons: <<, », pp, REC
Used to control operations of Sony VCRs.
MUTING button
Press to mute the sound immediately. Press again to
restore the sound.
Mode select buttons: TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3,
EXT-A
Press a button to monitor the picture or sound com-
ing in through the VIDEO INPUT jacks. Press TV to
_.. return to the TV mode.
Channel number buttons
Press the number, then ENTER to select a channel.
DISPLAY button
Press to keep the display on the screen.
ENTER button
Press after pressing the numerals to select channels.
VTRiVideo 8 selector
Set to “VTR” to remote control Sony Betamax in-
frared remote control VCRs or to “Video 8” to control
Sony 8mm format VCRs.
Timer Block buttons: TIMER, CLEAR, AM/PM, TIMER/
BLOCK’
Used to set the internal clock, program start TIMER
and channel BLOCK: :
POWER switch
Press to turn on the VCR. Press again to turn it off.
TVNNTR button
This button has the same function as that on the
VCR. Press to watch the program selected on the
recorder (VTR mode). Press again to watch a dif-
ferent TV program while recording another (TV
mode).
CHANNEL scan buttons
Press “+” for higher-numbered channels or “—” for
lower-numbered channels on VCR.
SLEEP button
Press to activate the sleep timer.
ANT/AUX button
To view pay cable TV programs, press to display
“AUX on the screen. To view VHF, UHF or regular
cable TV programs, press again so that ‘AUX ” dis-
appears.
MTS button
Used to listen to Multichannel TV sound broadcasts.
JUMP button
Press to recall the channel which was displayed
directly before the one being tuned in. .
REFLECTING SURROUND button
Press to activate reflecting surround.

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
Battery installation
Install two size AA (R6) batteries in the battery compart-
ment with the correct polarity.
¢ {nm normal operation, batteries wifl last up to half a
year,
If the unit does not operate properly, the batteries
might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
* To avoid damage from-possible battery leakage,
remove the batteries when the Commander will not be
used for a long time.
* Be sure that there are no obstructions between the
Commander and the unit.
e Operable range is limited.
e {If this Remote Commander is used to operate another
TV, the TV may not operate properly.
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a OPERATAION
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
2 Ifthe “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2”, “VIDEO 3”, or “EXT-A” in-
dication is displayed on the screen, press the TV but-
ton on the Remote Commander so that a channel
number is displayed.
3 Set the CABLE selector to the proper mode, ON for
cable TV programs or OFF for VHF and UHF pro-
grams.
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4 Press the ANT/AUX button as necessary.
For VHF, UHF and regular cable TV channels, the
“AUX” indication should be off.
For pay cable TV channels, the indication should be
displayed.
5 Select channels in one of the following two ways.
e Press the numeral(s) of the channel, then press
ENTER.
Example: To select channel 6, press 6 and ENTER.
To select channel! 125, press 1, 2, 5 and
ENTER.
If you pressed a wrong numeral, wait for a few se-
conds until it disappears. Then, try again.
e Press CH “+” for higher-numbered channels and
“—”" for lower-numbered channels.
5 6 Press VOL “+” or “—” to adjust the volume and PIC-
TURE “+” or “—” to adjust the picture.
To switch quickly between 2 channels, press JUMP.
Each time JUMP is pressed, the channel which ap-
peared on the screen directly before is recalled. This
button enables you to keep track of two programs al-
ternately.
To mute the sound, press MUTING. The “MUTING” in-
dication will appear on the screen. To restore the
sound, press MUTING again or VOL +/-.
To turn off the unit, press POWER again.
To have the TV turn off automatically after 1 hour,
press SLEEP. The “SLEEP” indication will appear on
the screen for a few seconds and the SLEEP lamp on
the TV will remain lit until the TV is turned off. To
cancel the SLEEP timer, press SLEEP again so that
the SLEEP lamp goes out, or turn off the TV.
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OPERATION
|
ENJOYING FM SIMULCASTED PROGRAMS
Over-the-air FM simulcasts
Sometimes
a
TV
station
and
an
FM
radio
station
will
broadcast
a
program
simultaneously
so
that
viewers
can
enjoy
TV
programs
in
high-fidelity
stereo.
The
video
por-
tion
of
the
program
is
viewed
normally
by
selecting
the
correct
channel
and
the
audio
portion
is
heard
in
stereo
by
tuning
to
the
correct
FM
station
of
the
user’s
FM
tuner.
This
TV
featuring
double-sided
speakers
has
been
equipped
with
External
audio
(L/R)
jacks
to
allow
the
user
to
connect
an
FM
tuner
so
that
stereo
simulcasts
can
be
enjoyed
on
the
TV’s
stereo
speakers.
Set-up
is
shown
below.
Connection
FM antenna
to
antenna
input
to line’ FM tuner
output \.
RK-74A (optional)
Over-the-cable FM simulcasts
Cable TV companies have also started ‘“‘simulcasting”
some channels like MTV (Music Television) and select-
ed movies in stereo over the cable. In the case of cable
stereo programs, however, the audio signal is not sent
over the air but sent on FM frequencies over the cable.
By splitting the incoming cable signal and running it to
both the TV tuner and an FM tuner/receiver, these cable
programs can be enjoyed in stereo over the TV’s double-
sided speakers as shown below.
Connection
Signal splitter signal
CATV 75-ohm (optional) flow
coaxial cable
to
antenna
to line FM tuner
output
RK-74A (optional)
Preparation
Make sure the following are properly set.
e Press TV/VIDEO button as many times as necessary
so that the on-screen “EXT-A” indiction is displayed.
e For over-the-air FM simulcasts, the CABLE selector
should be OFF.
e For over-the-cable FM simulcasts, the CABLE selector
should be ON, and depending on the channel to be
viewed, the on-screen “AUX” indication should be as
follows:
(Press ANT/AUX button to change as necessary.)
For regular cable TV channels:
The indication should be off.
For pay cable TV channels:
The indication should be displayed.
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Operation
1 Set the FM tuner to the frequency designated by the
broadcaster.
2 Operate the TV the same as in usual TV viewing.

ENJOYING REFLECTING SURROUND EFFECT
To enjoy sound reproduction with the atmosphere of a
movie theater or a concert hall, press the REFLECTING
SURROUND button. The sound comes out also from the
rear speakers.
Press the button again to deactivate reflecting surround.
Turned OFF
The effect of reflecting surround depends on the location
of_the TV. the direction in which the TV is installed
against the wall and on the material around the TV.
Generally, installing the TV in a symmetrical position
against the wall will provide better result.
"Up AY
When the reflecting surround is activated.
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™ PRESETTING CHANNELS |
Use the supplied Remote Commander.
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CABLE selector.
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AUTO PROG button
ERASE button
ADD button
TV button
(mode select button)
Channel number
buttons
ANT/AUX button
CH (channel) scan
buttons
ENTER button
Both automatic and manual! programming are available. PREPARATION
Automatic programming presets all the receivable chan-
nels automatically. 1 Turn on the TV.
With manual programming, you can preset only the
desired channels. 2 If the “VIDEO1”, “VIDEO2”, “VIDEO3”, “EXT-A” in-
When the presetting has been completed, only the preset dication is displayed on the screen, press the
channels appear, in numerical sequence, when CH TV button so that a channel number is displayed.
(CHANNEL) +/— are pressed.
3 Set the CABLE selector to the proper mode, ON for
cable TV programs and OFF for VHF and UHF
programs.
Receivable channels of this unit are:
VHF: 2-13
UHF: 14-69 4 Press the ANT/AUX button as necessary.
Cable: 1-125 For VHF, UHF and regular cable TV channels, the
“AUX” indication should be off.
For pay cable TV channels, the indication should be
displayed.
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JTOMATIC PROGRAMMING |
Automatic programming presets receivable channels
automatically.
Press AUTO PROG.
“AUTO PROGRAM” is displayed on the screen and receivable
channels (other than the channels already preset) will be preset
in numerical sequence. The channels previously preset remain
in the unit’s memory.
When no more channels can be found, the programming stops
and the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
Some channels may not be preset or some unnecessary
chafrnels may be preset because of the signal strength.
To add the channels that cannot be preset with automat-
ic programming, or to erase the unnecessary channels,
follow the steps in “MANUAL PROGRAMMING”.
CABLE TV CHANNEL CHART * *
Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate
channels. To tune in a channel, refer to this chart.
MANUAL PROGRAMMING
Adding channels
1 Select the channel to be added by pressing the chan-
nel number buttons and then ENTER.
2 Press ADD on the Remote Commander.
“+ will appear on the left of the channel display on the screen, in-
dicating that the channel has been added.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other channels to be added.
Erasing channels
1 Select the channel to be erased.
2 Press ERASE on the Remote Commander.
“—" will appear on the left of the channel display on the screen, in-
dicating that the channel has been erased.
Repeat steps 1 anc 2 for other channels to be erased.
You cannot erase a VHF or UHF channel from the
memory and retain the cable TV channel which has the
same number, or vice versa. If either a VHF/UHF chan-
nel or a cable TV channel with the same number is to be
kept in the memory, do not erase the number.
Check with your local cable TV company for more
complete information on the available channels.
Number on this TV | 1 5 6 4 15 % 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 2 26 27 28
29 30
Corresponding CATV channel | A-8 A-7 A-6 A 8B Cc D E FO G H l J K L M N O P Q
31.0320 «33 485 887 8B 8D ee 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 123 124 125
R S$ TFT WU Vio W WH W+2 W438 Loe W+57 Wt58 A-5 A~4 A~3 A-2 A-1 W+59 W+60 W+61 sass W482 W483 W484
+ * The designation of the cable TV channels conforms to the
EIA/NCTA recommendation.
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
and require special converters (decoders) in addition to
the normal cable connection.
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TIMER/BLOCK
AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS
Once
the
internal
clock
is
set,
the
current
time
will
appear
on
the
screen.
It
is
necessary
to
set
the
clock
correctly
to
activate
the
program
start
TIMER
and
channel
BLOCK.
Makes
a
program
of
your
choice
appear
on
the
screen
automatically
at
the
desired
time.
Internal clock
Program start TIMER
Channel BLOCK
Blocks a channel from appearing on the screen for 12 hours.
Use
channel
BLOCK
to
prevent
children
from
watching
undesirable
programs.
The
buttons
used
for
the
above
functions
are
located
on
the
Remote
Commander.
¢ All settings will be erased from the unit’s memory if
the unit is unplugged, or if a power failure occurs.
¢ The TIMER and BLOCK will operate only if the clock is
set correctly.
« {f the TIMER and BLOCK are set for overlapping times
on the same channel, the blocked channel will appear
on the screen at the time set on the TIMER.
ancueainana
clock,
program
start
TIMER
and
chan-
To
change
the
“pages,”
press
TIMER/BLOCK.
[7/8
|
nel
BLOCK,
you
must
summon
the
corresponding
stands
for
‘Press
the
TIMER/BLOCK
button.”
“pages”:
“clock
page,”
“TIMER
page”
and
“BLOCK
page.”
after “AM?IPM”
2 seconds indication
disappears
“clock page”’
“normal
page”
“clock
page”
before “AM’/PM”
indication disappears
“BLOCK page” “TIMER page”
(indications in red)
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Example: To set the clock to 8:05 PM,
1 Press TIMER/BLOCK
once to change from
“normal page” to “clock
page.”
”
“clock page
2 Press 0, 8, 0, 5, AM/PM
-(8 necessary).
08:05pm
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If you have performed
the operation correctly,
press ENTER.
The numbers will
“wink” to indicate that
the clock has been set.
(The 0 in front will dis-
appear.)
8:05pm
If you have made a mistake, press CLEAR and return
to step 2.
The “AM”/“PM” indication will disappear after 2
seconds.
To summon “TIMER page,” press TIMER/BLOCK be-
fore the “AM’/“PM” indication disappears.
To return to “normal page,” press TIMER/BLOCK af-
ter the “AM’/“PM” indication has disappeared.
To reset the clock, summon “clock page” and press
CLEAR before the ‘““AM”/“PM‘“ indication disappears.
Then follow the steps above from step 2.
12:00 AM stands for midnight.
12:00 PM stands for noon.
Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before
setting the channel BLOCK.
Example: To set the BLOCK for a program which begins
at 9:30 AM on channel 8,
1 Press TIMER/BLOCK
three times to change
from “normal page” to
“BLOCK page.”
“BLOCK page”
(indications in red)
2 Press 0, 9, 3, 0, ENTER
(0 necessary).
Numbers will ‘wink’ to
indicate that the time
has been set.
Press 8, ENTER (0 not
necessary).
Numbers will “wink” to
indicate that the chan-
nel has been set.
The BLOCK has now been set.
lf you have made a mistake, press CLEAR and return to
step 2.
At the preset time, the picture of the selected channel
will be blocked from view and the sound will be muted. A
red “BLOCKED” indication will appear on the screen
while the channel is blocked.
Normal reception will be resumed after 12 hours.
To return to normal reception while the channel is block-
ed, recall “BLOCK page” and press CLEAR.
The BLOCK setting blocks a specified channel for the
same 12-hour period everyday.
To clear BLOCK setting, summon “BLOCK page” and
press CLEAR.
To reset, clear the setting and follow the steps above
from step 2.
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TIMER/BLOCK
HOW TO SET THE PROGRA
Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before
setting the program start TIMER.
Example: To set the TIMER for a program which begins
at 10:30 PM on channel 12,
1 Press TIMER/BLOCK
once to change from
‘“‘normal page’’ to
“clock page.”
8:05pm
“clock page”
2 Press TIMER/BLOCK
before the “AM”/“PM”
indication disappears
and summon “TIMER
page.”
3 Press 1, 0, 3, 0, AM/PM,
ENTER.
Numbers will “wink” to
indicate that the time
has been set.
4 Press 1, 2, ENTER (0 not
necessary).
Numbers will “wink” to
indicate that the chan-
nel has been set.
The TIMER lamp will light up to indicate that the TIMER
has been set.
If you have made a mistake, press CLEAR and return to
step 3.
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At the preset time, the selected channel will appear on
the screen and the TIMER lamp will go out. The TIMER
will operate whether you are watching a TV program ora
VCR playback, or even if you have turned off the TV.
if no button is pressed within 2 hours after the preset
time, an “OFF” indication will appear on the screen for 1
minute.
if a button is still not touched during the 1 minute, the TV
will turn off automatically as a safety precaution.
The TIMER operates only once, but the time and the
channel will remain in the unit’s memory.
If you want to preset the same channel at the same time
for a future date, press TIMER OFF/REPEAT. The TIMER
lamp will tight up to indicate that the TIMER has been
reactivated.
If you want to deactivate the TIMER, press TIMER OFF/
REPEAT again so that the TIMER lamp goes out.
If is not necessary to summon “TIMER page” to use the
TIMER OFF/REPEAT button. Furthermore, this button is
effective even if the TV has been turned off.
To clear the TIMER setting, summon “TIMER page” and
press CLEAR.
To reset, clear the setting and follow the steps from step
3.

APPLICATIONS WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
VCR CONNECT
+ Signal flow
ato
VMC-1P3 (1m) (optional)
3 F8 to VIDEO INPUT
Rear of TV
VCR, video disc
player, etc.
i ot
:
to audio §
input
OUTPUT
to video
input
With this connection, you will be able to...
—View the playback of video tapes
—Record TV programs
—Record a TV program while viewing another
¢ Up to three VCRs or other equipment can be con-
nected to VIDEO INPUT 1, 2 or 3 jacks.
¢ When connecting a VCR and other equipment to the
TV, connect the VCR to VIDEO 1.
¢ The signals input from VIDEO 1 are not output from
MONITOR OUT. i
¢ When connecting a monaural source to VIDEO 1, con-
nect it to L jack. The monaural sound is heard from
both speakers.
Preparations
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press the TV/VIDEO button or a mode select button so
that the “VIDEO1”, “VIDEO2”, or “VIDEO3” indication
appears on the screen.
‘“VIDEO1” for equipment connected to VIDEO
INPUT 1.
“VIDEO2” for equipment connected to VIDEO
INPUT 2.
‘VIDEO3” for equipment connected to VIDEO
INPUT 3.
For operation, refer to the instruction manual furnished
with the VCR.
if a Sony infrared remote control VCR is connected, the
VCR can be operated with the supplied Remote Com-
mander.
The VCR operation buttons on the Commander function
the same as those on the VCR.
You can select the desired TV channel even while viewing
a VCR playback or listening to the sound fed in
through the VIDEO INPUT AUDIO jacks.
To return to the TV mode:
e Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV until a channel
number appears on the screen.
e Press the TV button on the Remote Commander.
¢ {f you have connected a VCR to your TV using only an
RF connection and cannot obtain a clear picture
and/or sound, the following procedures may solve the
problem.
1 Make sure that the TV/VTR (program select) button
on the VCR is set to TV.
2 Re-select the desired channel with the buttons on
the TV or TV Remote Commander.
e Keep the VCR away from the TV, if the picture or
sound is affected.
e When no signal is fed through the VIDEO INPUT jacks
even though the TV is in the video mode, “VIDEO” in-
dication will appear on the screen.
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APPLICATIONS WITH OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
TO
MONITOR
THE
TV.OR
CONNECTED
VCR
SOUND
THROUGH.AN
AUDIO
SYSTEM
Rear of TV
(MONO)
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VIDEO
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to AUDIO OUTPUT
: (VARIABLE)
MONITOR :
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input
Amplifier
RK-74A
(optional)
Sound level adjustment
Keep the amplifier volume, bass and treble controls to
certain positions (usually at the medium position) and
adjust the level! with the VOLUME buttons on the TV or
the VOL buttons on the Commander, BASS and TREBLE
controls on the TV to match the sound level of other
audio equipment or to your preference.
When an audio system is connected to AUDIO OUTPUT,
be sure to set the SPEAKER switch to OFF. The sound
from the TV’s speakers will be cut off.
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If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with.an in-
door antenna, using an outdoor antenna may be
necessary.
Cable TV reception is only possible by connecting a ca-
ble supplied by your local cable operator.
Prepare the antenna or cable end using the appropriate
connector, and connect the antenna or cable to the
antenna terminal of the TV. (See [A] or [B] below.)
1
iN Combination VHF/UHF antenna,* VHF antenna,
UHF antenna or CATV cable.
Select the proper connector according to the cable type.
When the calbe is a When the calbe is a
75-ohm coaxial type 300-ohm ribbon type
(round) lead-in (flat)
Use an optional F-type Attach the antenna con-
connector. nector which was fixed
to the indoor antenna.
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Antenna connector
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal split-
ter. Take off the splitter and attach the proper connector.