Sony Trinitron KV-9PT40 User manual

3-759-170-23 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
KV-9PT40
©1994 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OO 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 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.
Use
of
this
television
receiver
for
other
than
private
viewing
of
programs
broadcast
on
UHF
or
VHF
or
transmitted
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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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. KV-9PT40
Serial No.
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Safety
e Operate the TV only on 120 V 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 TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not
going to use it for several days or more.
¢ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
installation
¢ To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
¢ Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or ina
place subject to excessive dust.
e To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or
cooking appliance beneath the TV.

Cleaning
Clean the TV 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 your TV in the future.
Caution
When using the shelf installation bracket, follow the
instruction (p 5-6) in the exact order given. If you do
not, the TV may fall from the bracket.
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Welcome!
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Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:
e 9-inch remote-controlled Trinitron® TV.
e Easy and precise channel selection with automatic
tuning system.
e On-screen display of channel numbers and volume
level.
¢ Sleep timer, which automatically turns the TV off
after 30/60/90 minutes. +
¢ Dual mode swivel bracket, to attach the TV toa
kitchen shelf or cabinet and to use the TV with the
stand.
e Coiled power cord.
e Capable of tuning of up to 181 channels for VHF,
UHF and CATV broadcasts.
About this manual
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote
commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if
they have the same name as those on the remote
commander.
Table of Contents
2 ~=~Precautions
3 Welcome!
Getting Started
4 Setting up
7 Connections
8 Setting up the remote commander
9 Presetting channels
Operations
11. Watching the TV
13 Adjusting picture quality
13 Connecting video equipment
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Additional Information
14 Identifying the parts
16 Specifications
16 Troubleshooting
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Getting Started
oS REE ries:
Setting up
2 ways to attach the TV
[A] To the stand
To the kitchen cabinet
Caution
Do not install the TV with wet hands, or touch the TV
and bracket with wet hands.
4-EN | Getting Started
Attaching the TV to the stand
When you attach the supplied stand (bracket) to the
TV, you can rotate the TV about 60° in either direction.
Attachment parts (supplied)
ee
24 x 12 Tapping screws (3)
Attaching the stand
Attach the stand to the bottom of the TV as illustrated.
front
Oo oo 00 es
Notes
e Be sure to attach the TV to the stand with the screws.
¢ Position the stopper so that it does not touch the TV or stand
(bracket) when you rotate the TV.

Attaching the TV to a kitchen
cabinet
To install the TV to a kitchen cabinet, attach the
supplied shelf installation bracket using the attachment
parts shown below. The bracket attachment
instructions differ depending on the cabinet type (flush
or overhanging). Follow the instructions that match
your cabinet type.
Attachment parts (supplied)
M6 nuts [L=5] (4)
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Spacers [L=30] (4)
yD
arm
M6 x 70 Phillips screws (4)
Resin washers (4)
Lay the supplied paper pattern on the base of the
cabinet (inside or outside), to ensure the proper 101.4
mum (4 inches) distance between the wall and the
bracket. Drill 4 holes (diameter: 7 mm, 9/32 inches)
where indicated on the pattern. Attach the shelf
installation bracket as shown on the following pages.
Attaching to a flush type cabinet
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g
j M6 x 40
fh Phillips screws
2 Resin
| washers
Shelf installation
bracket
© M6 nuts [L=5)
Notes
e You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to a
cabinet with a base thickness of less than 9.53 mm
(3/8 inches).
e If the cabinet base thickness is over 19.05 mm (3/4
inches), purchase longer screws (#10-32) and nuts at
a hardware supply store.
Attaching to an overhanging type cabinet
M6 x 70
Phillips screws
Resin washers
Spacers (L=30]
Shelf installation
bracket
2) M6 nuts (L=5)
Notes
¢ The spacer is not needed for the cabinet with an
overhang of 0-25.4mm (0-1 inch).
¢ The spacer is needed for the cabinet with an
overhang of 25.4-51 mm (1-2 inches).
¢ You cannot attach the shelf installation bracket to
cabinet with an overhang of over 51 mm (2 1/8
inches).
Caution
e When using the shelf installation bracket to attach the
TV toa kitchen shelf or cabinet, be sure that the
bracket is attached level to the shelf or cabinet base.
If the TV is installed to a bracket that is not level, it
may fall from the bracket.
e To reduce the risk of fire, do not place any heating or
cooking appliance beneath TV.
Getting Started | 5-EN

Attaching the TV
1 Attach the TV to the shelf installation
bracket so that the two tabs on the bracket
base slide into the shelf bracket slots on
the TV, pushing until the TV clicks.
2 Loosen the screws of the stopper.(Do not
remove the screws.)
Stopper
Screws
(Left and
right sides)
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3 Fit the stopper into the grooves on the TV.
2 Move the stopper so that
the position of the screw
is as illustrated.
4 Tighten the screws.
5 You can rotate the TV about 60” in either
direction. Be sure to rotate the TV slowly
and gently.
The TV will be tilted back slightly, at the same
angle as when set on a flat surface, for optimum
viewing angle.
ain
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Removing
the
TV
from
the
bracket
Connecting
the
supplied
telescopic
antenna
1 Remove the stopper from the grooves on
the TV. 1 insert the antenna into the receptacle on
the TV, and twist to ensure a secure fit.
2 pull the TV toward you to remove the TV
from the bracket. When attaching the stand (table use)
When attaching the TV to a kitchen cabinet
(Rear of TV)
CAUTION
If you do not support the TV as shown, the TV may fall when it
separates from the bracket.
Antenna
receptacle
Telescopic antenna
2 Attach the antenna connector to the EXT
ANT terminal.
Using
house
current
(Rear
of
TV)
(Rear of TV)
to a wall outlet
to EXT ANT
(120
V
AC)
;
AC power cord
Getting Started | 7-EN

Connecting the external antenna
We recommend connecting VHF/UHF antennas for
better picture quality. You can receive cable TV by
connecting a cable supplied by your local cable
company.
Before connecting VHF/UHF antennas, remove the
telescopic antenna from the EXT ANT terminal on the
TV.
Prepare the antenna end according to your cable type.
Using a VHF, UHF or combination VHF/UHF
antenna, or CATV cable
——— 5 >
75-ohm coaxial cable
(Rear of TV)
Connecting both VHF and UHF antennas
Use the EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied).
75-ohm coaxial cable
VHF/UHF
“Y EAC-66 U/V mixer
(Rear of TV)
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300-ohm twin
lead cable
Notes
¢ Most VHF/UHF combination antenna have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.
¢ If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37 (W+1).
Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A.:
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.
8-EN | Getting Started
Settingupthe =
Remote
ae ee emer we er a -
Commander
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) in correct
polarity inside the battery compartment.
Notes
¢ In normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the
TV does not operate properly, the batteries might be
exhausted. Replace all with new ones.
¢ To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the
batteries for extended unused periods.
¢ Be sure that there are no obstructions between in remote
commander and the TV.
¢ Operable range is limited.
¢ If a remote commander not recommended is used to operate
this TV, or if the supplied remote commander is used to
operate another TV, the TV may not operate properly.
¢ Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it,
step on it or let it get wet.

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Preset ing Channels
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Presetting TV channels automatically
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
2 Press TV/VIDEO so that the TV mode
appears.
TVNIDEO
If “VIDEO” is displayed on the screen, press TV/
VIDEO again so that a channel number appears.
3 Press CABLE so that the appropriate mode
appears.
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reset VHF or To preset cable TV
un channel ch Sannel
4 Press AUTO PGM.
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AUT{ RGM
AUTO PROGRAM
“AUTO PROGRAM” appears 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 TV’s memory.
When no more channels can be found, the
programing stops.
Channels that can be received on this TV:
VHF: 2-13
UHF: 14-69
Cable: 1-125
To check preset channels
Press CH +/-.
Getting Started | 9-EN

Erasing or adding channels
1 Press the 0-9 buttons and then press ENTER
to select the channel to be added or erased.
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‘)
(0)
ENTER
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Cao!
2 Press ADD to add channels.
e .
A “+” appears before the number for a moment.
This channel has now been added to the channel
scan memory.
Press ERASE to erase channels.
% .
A “—” appears before the number for a moment.
This channel has now been erased from the channel
scan memory. The next time you press CH +/-,
this channel will be skipped.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add or erase other
channels.
Note
When you erase a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel
with the same number is also erased, and vice versa.
|Q-EN | Getting Started
Cable TV channel chart
Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate
channels. The chart below shows the cable TV
channels and the corresponding channel numbers on
this TV.
Cable TV Number on Cable TV Number on
channel this TV channel this TV
A8 1 T 33
A-7 5 U 34
A-6 6 Vv 35
A 14 Ww 36
B 15 Wel 37
Cc 16 W+2 38
D 17 W+3 39
E 18
F 19 W+57 93
G 20 W-+58 94
H 21 A-5 95
I 22 A-4 %
J 23 A-3 97
K 24 A-2 98
L 25 A-l 99
M 26 W+59 100
N 27 W+60 101
oO 28 " W+61 102
P 29
Q 30 W+82 123
R 31 W+83 124
Ss 32 W+84 125
Note that the channel number assignment shown in the
chart may not correspond to the channel number used
by your local cable company. Check with your local
cable TV company for more information on the
available channels.