Sony TRINITRON KV-21M3A User manual

MODEL
COMMANDER | DEST.
CHASSIS NO.
BE-4A CHASSIS
MODEL
KV-21M3A
KV-21T3A
KV-21M3B
KV-2113B
KV-21M3D
KV-2113D
KV-21M3E
KV-2113E
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
Italian
Italian
French
French
AEP
AEP
SCC-JO5FA
SCC-JO5GA
SCC-JO6HA
SCC-JO6JA
SCC-JO8GA
SCC-JO8HA
Spanish SCC-JO4GA
Spanish SCC-JO4HA
COMMANDER
DEST.
CHASSIS NO.
k\-2 IM3K | RM-836 = OIRT
KV-2113K
KV-27M3L -
KV-217T3L
KV-2113R
KV-21M3U
KV-217T3U
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
RM-836
OIRT
Irish
Irish
OIRT
UK
UK
SCC-JO3KA
SCC-JO3LA
SCC-JO2EA
SCC-JO2FA
SCC-JO3MA
SCC-JO1IFA
SCC-JO1GA
TRINITRON = COLOR TV
SONY.

KV-21M3/21T3
ITEM MODEL _ Television System Channel Coverage Colour System =
VHF: E2-E12, $1-S20
Italian B/G/H UHF: E21-E69, S21-S41 PAL
HYPER: S1-S41
VHF: E2-E12, F2-F10, B-Q
French B/G/H, L UHF: E21-E69, F21-F69 PAL, SECAM
HYPER: S1-S41
VHF: E2-E12
AEP B/G/H UHF: E21-E69 PAL, SECAM
HYPER: $1-S41
VHF: E2-E12
Spanish B/G/H UHF: E21-E69 PAL
HYPER: $1-S41
B/G VHF: E2-E12 UHF: £21-E69
OIRT B/G, D/K D/K VHF: RO1-R12 UHF: R21-R69 PAL, SECAM
| Hyper : S1-S41
lrish UHF: U21-U69 VHF: A-d (Irish) PAL
UK UHF: U21-U69 (UK)
21M3A 21M3B 21M3D 21M3E
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21M3L 21M3U
21T3L 21T3U
SPECIFICATIONS
Picture Tube Super Trinitron Sound output 4W (RMS)
Approx.
54.5
cm
(21
inches)
SW
(music
power)
(Approx. 51 cm picture measured Dimensions 518x474x488 mm approx.
diagonally)
Weight
Approx.
20
kg
-
Supplied accessories RM-836 Remote Commande: (1)
IEC designated batteries (2)
Rear/Front Terminals Other features TELETEXT (for KV-21T3 models)
[REAR]
i [RM-836]
-#9
1
21-pin
Euro
connector
(CENELEC
standard)
Remote
control
system
Infrared
control
-
Inputs
for
audio
/
video
signals
Power
requirements
3V
dc
(2
batteries)
R6
(size
AA)
-
Inputs
for
RGB
Dimensions
Approx.
210x45x24
mm
(v
/h/d)
‘enn
Weight
Approx.
90g
-&) Video (phono jack)
-®) Audio (phono jacks)
(}) Headhpone jack - minijack
(Not including battery)
Design and specifications are subject to change wifhout
notice.

KV-21M3/21T3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. GENERAL ;
Getting Started ..scvscsscsscssscsteconscocetconesecensvecesessacsessaseassseat 7
TV Operation 8
Teletext Operation (Only for KV-21T3 models) .............. 8
Menu. Operation ieiiccc2iviti adc ceiaec cn etieectineisiate tense 9
Optional Connections 12
Additional Information .......... cc eseeeeseeseesseescesceseeseeesensenees 12
CAUTION ATTENTION
SHORT CIRCUIT THE ANODE OF THE PICTURE TUBE AND THE
ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR CARBON
PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE ANODE.
WARNING !!
AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING ANY
SERVICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD, BECAUSE OF
LIVE CHASSIS.
THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECEIVER IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THE AC POWER LINE.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK //\ ON THE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND, IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
APRES AVO!IR DECONNECTE LE CAP DE L'ANODE, COURT-
CIRCUITER L'ANODE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE ET CELUI DE
L'ANODE DU CAP AU CHASSIS METALLIQUE DE L'APPAREIL,
OU AU COUCHE DE CARBONE PEINTE SURLE TUEE CATHODIQUE
OU AU BLINDAGE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE.
ATTENTION !!
AFIN D'EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTIN) PROVENANT
D'UN CHASSIS SOUS TENSION, UN TRANS FORMATEUR
D'ISOLEMENT DOIT ETRE UTILISE LORS DE TOUT DEPANNAGE.
LE CHASSIS DE CE RECEPTEUR EST DIRECTEMINIT RACCORDE
A L'ALIMENTATION SECTEUR.
ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATFS ALA
SECURITE!!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIES PAR UNE TRANE ET PAR UNE
MARQUE /\\\ SUR LES VUES EXPLOSEES ET IES LISTES DE
PIECES SONT D'UNE IMPORTANCE CRITIQUE PiR_LASECURITE
DU FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES REMPLACERGSUE PAR DES
COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE NUMERO DE PIEtE EST INDIQUE
DANS LE PRESENT MANUEL OU DANS DES 3JPPLEMENTS
PUBLIES PAR SONY.

The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts
SECTION 1 GENERAL [from the Operating Manual. The page numbers of the Operating
Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.
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Getting Started
Inserting the Batteries into the
Remote Commander
Presetting Channels
Automatically
TV searches for all available
channels. If manual tuning is
preferred see Menu option -
Presetting Channels Manually.
1 Plug into mains.
Press power switch © §@ on TV set.
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Connecting the Aerial
Press and hold BP fil on TV set for about 2 seconds.
Auto tuning starts and the following screen shows.
lf you are connecting a VCR, skip to step 3.
is seen.
Notes * When Auto tuning stops the programme on position 1
* Non Teletext models (KV-21M3U/21M3L only)
— channels are stored in no particular order.
Connect an external aerial to the
socket If M7.
Connecting a VCR
ies
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 3
Programme 4
Programme 5
Programme 6
Programme 7
ay
¢ It is recommended to tune in the VCR signal to
programme number “0”. For details, see “Presetting
Channels Aaasseeally on ror 12.
Getting Started
¢ Teletext models (KV-21T3U/21T3L only)
~ channels are automatically stored as follows:
KV-21T3U
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4 or S4C
CH5 (if available in your area)
KV-21T3L
RTE1
RTE2
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4 or S4C
CH45 (if available in your area)
Getting Started

TV Operation
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TV Operation
This section explains functions used whilst watching TV. Most operations are carried
out using the Remote Commander.
To Press
Switch on ® WonTv
Switch off temporarily Xk)
TV is now in standby mode, (©) indicator Mf
on TV lights.
Switch on again O@, PROGR +/-@W or any number
button@
Switch off completely @® Bd on TV
To save energy we recommend switching off
completely when TV is not in use.
PROGR +/- @ Mor number buttons @
For double digit numbers press -/--@ then
the number e.g. For 23, press -/--@ then 2
= and 3.
Display the programme number ao
Press again to make programme number
disappear.
a+/-@
Mute the sound xO
Press again to restore sound.
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Press 2 @ to return to TV programme.
2 OB twice.
RGB -2) will appear on screen
Press O @ to return to TV programme.
Select programmes
Adjust the volume
View video input
View RGB input
(eg to connect playstation)
View programmes in 16:9 mode HO
Press again to return to 4:3 mode.
Note ¢ £3@ is to be used to optimise the
viewing of 16:9 signals, which will be
available in the future.
TV Operation
Teletext Operation (only for KV-21T3)
Viewing Teletext
Teletext is an information service broadcast by TV stations.
1 Select the channel which carries the teletext service you
wish to receive.
2 Press © @ to switch on teletext.
3 Input three digits for the page number using the
programme number buttons@® or PROGR +/- @W.
4 Press CO @ to switch off teletext.
Note ¢ Teletext errors may occur if the broadcasting signals are weak.
Using Other Teletext Functions |
Superimposing teletext on the TV
Press © © once in teletext mode or twice in TV mode to
superimpose teletext on the TV screen.
Press &) @ again to cancel superimposing.
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Freezing a teletext subpage
Press €2 @ (HOLD) to freeze the subpage. Freezing the page
prevents the information that is displayed from being updated.
Press 3 @ to cancel HOLD and allow update to continue.
Revealing concealed information (eg: answers to a quiz)
Press @ @ to reveal information.
Press again to conceal the information.
Using colour buttons to access pages
When the colour coded menu appears at the bottom of a page,
press the colour button (red, green, blue or yellow) 9OOO
to access the corresponding page.
Note ¢ A programme status message in a blue box may appear when you
change programmes (depends on broadcasters).
Teletext Operation
9

MENU Operation
Use buttons on Remote Commander to control Menu screen.
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Menu Screen
on/
off
Green
©
scroll up
Red @ a. Yellow ©
decrease \// &\\Y increase /confirm(OK)
Blue @
scroll down
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Adjusting the Picture
1° Press MENU @.
2 Press green © or blue @ button to select the item you wish to change.
Symbol Item - Effect +
a) Picture Less * More
® Colour Less More
©: Brightness — Darker Brighter
® Sharpness _ Softer Sharper
3 Press red @ or yellow @ button to change levels.
4 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
Note « To reset to factory preset picture levels, press green
@ or blue @ button to select +< and press yellow
(OK) © button.
10 MENU Operation
Using the Sleep Timer
The TV may be set to switch to the standby
mode automatically after a length of time
chosen by you. You may set the time
in 30 minutes steps up to 4 hours.
1° Press MENU Q.
2 Press green or blue @ button to select (b.
3 Press red @ or yellow @ button to set time delay.
0.00 (OFF) 0.30 1.00 1.30.... 4.00
4 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
When watching TV, press G9 to display time remaining.
Auto Standby
(for TV mode only)
As a safety feature the Auto Standby function has been added to this model.
If no signal is received for a period of 30 minutes, the TV will automatically switch to
standby mode.
To return to normal TV operation, press () @, PROGR +/-@ or any other number
button @.
MENU Operation 11

12
Presetting Channels
Manually
Up to 100 programme positions are
available for presetting channels.
1 Press MENU @.
2 Press green @ or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow (OK) @ button.
3 Select programme number using PROGR +/- QM or
the number buttons @.
4 Press green @ or blue @ button to select tuning bar (IIIIlI---)
and press red @ or yellow @ button to start channel search.
When a channel is found the tuning bar stops moving and
you see the picture.
5 i you want to store, press green @ or blue @ button to
select © and press yellow (OK) © button. If you do not want
to store, press red @ or yellow © button to continue search.
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 for all other channels.
7 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
MENU Operation
Skipping
Programme Positions
You can skip unused programme positions when
selecting channels with the PROGR +/- QM buttons.
You can still select them, however, using the number
buttons @.
1 Press MENU Q.
2 Press green @ or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow © button.
3 Select programme number you want to skip
using PROGR +/- QW button or number
buttons ©.
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press yellow (OK) @ button.
5 Press green © or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow (OK) © button to store.
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 for other unused programme
positions.
7 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
Note ¢ To restore a skipped programme number, refer to
“Presetting Channels Manually”.
MENU Operation 13

Fine-Tuning
Channels
You can fine tune a stored channel if necessary.
1 Select the channel you wish to fine tune.
2 Press MENU Q.
3 Press green © or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow (OK) @ button.
4 Press green © or blue @ button to select +f and
use red @ or yellow © button to adjust tuning.
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5 Press green @ or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow (OK) @ button to store.
6 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
MENU Operation
Exchanging
Programme Positions
After tuning you may wish to change the order of the channels on your TV.
Press MENU Q.
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2 Press green @ or blue @ button to select © and
press yellow (OK) © button.
3 Press green @ or blue @ button to select
PROGR @ and press yellow (OK) @ button.
4 Press red @ or yellow © button until the channel you
wish to rearrange appears on screen, then press the
blue button once.
5 Press red @ or yellow @ button to select
the new programme number (eg PROGR 01) for your
selected channel.
6 Press blue @ button to select @& and press
yellow (OK) © button to exchange the channels.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 7 if you wish to change the order of
the other channels on your TV.
8 Press MENU @ to return to normal TV screen.
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MENU Operation 15

Optional Connections
Using the
Connectors
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Your TV has one 21-pin connector sony)
on the rear of the set and two
connectors (phono jacks: 3}
video, -4 audio) @ on the front
of the set. You can connect
optional audio or video equip-
ment to these connectors, such as
a VCR, video games or a video
disc player.
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1 Press -£)Q@B to view the video input signal.
2. Press <3 @B again to view RGB/ playstation signal.
RGB -s) will appear on screen.
3 Press -5)3@Bi or © @ to return to the normal
TV screen,
Note ¢ To avoid picture distortion, do not connect equipment to the 21-pin connector
and the front connectors at the same time.
Connecting
Headphones
Plug in the headphones to the (7 fi socket on the front of the TV set
to mute the sound from the speaker.
Optional Connections
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to the problems which affect the picture and sound.
Problem Solution
No picture, screen is dark, no sound ¢ Plug the TV in.
¢ Press @ EQ on the TV.
Press () @ or the programme number
(D] on the remote commander if ()
indicator Mi is on.
Check the aerial connection.
Check that the video source is on.
Turn the TV off for 3 or 4 seconds and
then turn it on again using © BY.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark, sound is good)
Press MENU @ and adjust brightness
picture and colour levels.
Good picture, no sound
Adjust the volume 44 +/- ow.
Disconnect any headphones.
Press 0X @ if 0X is displayed on the
screen.
No colour on colour programmes
Press MENU @ and adjust colour
balance.
Press MENU @ and reset to factory
settings.
Distorted picture when you change programmes
or select teletext
Turn off the equipment connected to the
21-pin connector Z4 when this
equipment is not in use.
Remote commander does not function
Replace the batteries.
personnel.
¢ NEVER open the casing yourself,
Additional Information 17