User manual SONY KV-20S20 SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your 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. Continuously watching the same channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. [. . . ] The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-20S90 to show the maximum number of features available. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR). Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. 4 You can use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO Connecting Your TV TV and Cable Box Cable Box Rear of TV 1 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV. To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear panel of your cable box) and use the cable box's remote control to change channels. If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 17). 5 Operating Instructions TV, VCR, and Cable box Rear of TV 3 VCR Cable Box OUT IN 1 2 3 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF jack on your TV. If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 17). Optional Connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the inputs. button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO 6 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel A/V output For model KV-13M42, this connection can be made to the Audio/Video input located on the rear of the TV. Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Front A/V Panel VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO INPUT 7 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus. . Button Description Press when you want to turn the TV on and off. Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. Cycles through the available video inputs. Press once to show current time, (if set) and channel number. If your TV does not have sound, check your AUDIO settings. For direct MTS settings, press the button on your remote control. 14 Using the Menus Using the TIMER Except KV-13M42 menu DAYLIGHT SAVING CURRENT TIME SET YES: Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Savings. NO: Select in fall at the end of Daylight Savings. 2 Press F or f to cycle through the days, then press . 3 Press F or f until the current hour is displayed, then press . 4 Press F or f until the current minute is displayed, then press . CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before the ON/OFF TIMER is available. 2 Press F or f until the desired day or range of days is displayed, then press . 3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on by pressing F or f and the , (for hour and minutes). 4 Press F or f to set the duration, up to 6 hours, then press . 5 Press F or f to set the channel and press . ON/OFF TIMER Scheduled viewing When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be cleared. [. . . ] If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. If the problem continues, call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO (page 9). Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (see pages 21-23). [. . . ]