SONY KV-13VM42 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Getting Started

Printed in U.S.A.

9-884-613-02 (1)

Operating Instructions

KV-13VM42/43

KV-20VM42

KV-20VS42

Trinitron Color Video/TV

Mode d'emploi

Manuel de instrucciones

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear

of the video TV. Record these numbers in the spaces

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

KV-13VM42/43/KV-20VM42/KV-20VS42

2 Getting Started

WARNING

Safety

· Operate the Video/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 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.

Installing

· 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.

Cleaning

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.

Transport

Keep the original carton and packing materials to use for

safety transport of your Video/TV in the future.

Information

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

Video/TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

This Video/TV receiver displays closed captioning in

accordance with 15.119 of the FCC rules.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording

of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the

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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

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.

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.

Note on condensation

If the Video/TV is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR

and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you

first install the Video/TV, or when you move it from a

cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before

operating the Video/TV.

Precautions

Getting Started

Contents

Getting Started

Step 1 -- Preparation ................................................. 4

Checking the supplied accessories ....................... 4

Inserting batteries into the remote control .......... 4

Step 2 -- Connecting the Antenna ........................... 5

Connecting an antenna ........................................... 5

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system ........... 5

Step 3 -- Setting Up the Video/TV Automatically

AUTO SET UP ...........................................................................

Erasing and adding channels ................................ 7

Setting cable TV on or off ....................................... 9

Presetting channels AUTO PROGRAM ..................... 10

Changing the menu language ............................. 11

Step 4 -- Setting the Clock ...................................... 12

Setting the clock automatically ........................... 12

Setting the date and clock manually .................. 15

Step 5 -- Setting Up VCR Plus+ system* ............ 16

Setting the guide channel ..................................... 16

Basic Operations

Watching the TV ....................................................... 18

Switching the Video/TV on and off ................... 18

Selecting TV programs ......................................... 18

Adjusting the volume ........................................... 18

Muting the sound .................................................. 18

Switching quickly between two channels ......... 18

Adjusting the picture ............................................ 19

Adjusting the sound (KV-20VS42 only) ............. 20

Selecting stereo or bilingual programs

(KV-20VS42 only) ............................................... 21

Listening to surround sound effects

(KV-20VS42 only) ............................................... 23

Displaying on-screen information ...................... 24

Watching a video input signal through

the line input jacks ............................................. 24

Listening with headphones ................................. 24

Playing a Tape ........................................................... 25

Inserting a video cassette ..................................... 25

Ejecting a video cassette ....................................... 25

Protecting your cassette against accidental

erasure ................................................................. 25

Resetting the tape counter ................................... 25

Playing a tape ........................................................ 26

Playing a tape repeatedly AUTO REPEAT ............. 27

Displaying on-screen information ...................... 28

Displaying the tape counter ................................ 28

Recording TV Programs .......................................... 29

Recording TV programs ....................................... 29

Recording with the TV off ................................... 29

Recording TV Programs Using the Timer............. 30

Setting the timer .................................................... 30

Using the Video/TV before timer recording

starts ..................................................................... 32

Checking the timer settings ................................. 33

Changing or cancelling the timer settings ......... 33

Recording using QUICK TIMER ......................... 34

Recording TV Programs Using VCR Plus+ system .. 35

Additional Operations

Automatically Switching the Video/TV

On or Off ON/OFF TIMER .................................. 36

Switching Off Automatically Sleep Timer ................. 37

Selecting the Video/TV's Cable Box Input

Channel CHANNEL FIX ......................................... 38

Displaying Caption Vision/XDS ............................ 39

Blocking Out Programs Parental Control ................. 40

Activating the Parental Control feature ............. 40

Selecting custom ratings in U.S.A. ...................... 43

Selecting custom ratings in Canada.................... 46

Changing the password ....................................... 47

If you have forgotten your password ................. 48

What the Ratings Mean ........................................... 49

Ratings in U.S.A. ................................................... 49

Ratings in Canada ................................................. 50

Setting Your Favorite Channels FAVORITE

CHANNEL .................................................................................

Searching Using the Index Function ...................... 54

Playing back to the beginning of each

program Index Scan ....................................................... 54

Locating the desired program Index Search ......... 54

Enhancing Video Picture Quality ........................... 55

Adjusting the tracking automatically ................. 55

Adjusting the tracking manually ........................ 55

Reducing the Picture Noise ..................................... 56

Connecting Optional Equipment ........................... 57

Watching the picture input from optional

equipment ........................................................... 57

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 58

Specifications ............................................................. 60

Index to Parts and Controls .................................... 61

Video/TV set--front ............................................. 61

Remote control ....................................................... 62

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

The instructions in this manual are for models

KV-13VM42, KV-13VM43, KV-20VM42, and KV-

20VS42. Before you begin to read this manual,

refer to the model number located on the rear of

your Video/TV. Model KV-20VS42 is used for

illustration purposes throughout this manual.

Any differences in operation are indicated in the

text, for example, "KV-20VS42 only."

4 Getting Started

Checking the supplied accessories

When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you have

these items:

· Remote control

· Two size AA (R6) batteries

Inserting batteries into the remote

control

Getting Started

Step 1 -- Preparation

Turn the remote control

over, and remove the cover.

Check the polarities and insert the

two size AA (R6) batteries correctly.

Notes

· With normal use, the batteries

should last about three to six

months.

· If you do not use the remote

control for an extended period of

time, remove the betteries to avoid

possible damage from battery

leakage.

· Do not use a new battery with an

old one.

· Do not use different types of

batteries.

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the + and on the

batteries to the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

Insert the negative () end first, then

push in and down until the positive

(+) end clicks into position.

Getting Started

Step 2 -- Connecting the Antenna

Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with your

Video/TV, we recommend connecting an outdoor antenna or a cable TV

system for better picture quality.

Connecting an antenna

Connect your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal. If you

cannot connect your antenna cable directly to the terminal, follow the

instructions that match your cable type.

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

system

Connecting a single cable to the antenna

Connect the cable directly to the antenna.

Connecting to a cable box

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require

a cable box to view all channels.

If you control all channel selection through your cable box, you should

consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature (see "Selecting the Video/TV's

Cable Box Input Channel CHANNEL FIX" on page 38.)

Notes

· Most VHF/UHF combination

antennas 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).

· The cable box is supplied by the

cable company.

(Rear of Video/TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of Video/TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of Video/TV)

VHF/UHF

Antenna connector

(not supplied)

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

(Rear of Video/TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of Video/TV)

VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial

cable

300-ohm

twin lead cable

Coaxial cable and

twin lead cable