Operating Instructions
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KV-14VM5MT
KV-21VM5MT
3-858-264-11 (1)
© 1996 by Sony Corporation
PAL NTSC 4.43
Trinitron Color Video TV
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Getting Started
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About Moisture Condensation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a
warm place, moisture may condense on the video
head drum. If this happens, the tape may stick to
the head drum and it may be damaged or the unit
may not operate correctly. To avoid possible
damage caused by moisture condensation, be sure
not to leave a cassette inside the compartment
when the unit is not in use. When bringing the unit
from a cold place to a warm place, wait for about 10
minutes before operating it.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Color System of Your Set
This video TV is designed to receive TV programs
based on PAL (B/G, I and D/K), SECAM (B/G and
D/K) and NTSC (M) color systems and to record
and play on PAL, MESECAM and NTSC color
systems.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the
set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Safety Information
This unit operates on extremely high voltages. To
prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the
safety procedures below. For your protection, refer
all servicing to qualified personnel only.
For general safety:
· Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
· Do not open the rear cover.
For safe installation:
· Do not block the ventilation openings.
· Do not install the unit in hot, humid, or exces-
sively dusty places.
· Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to
mechanical vibrations.
For safe operations:
· Do not operate the unit on anything but 110240
V AC.
· Do not operate the unit if any liquid or solid
object falls in it--have it checked immediately.
· Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
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Additional Operations
Switching off automatically--Sleep timer ............. 30
Switching on at your desired time--On timer ...... 31
Searching using the index function ......................... 32
Enhancing video picture quality ............................. 33
Adjusting the tracking ........................................... 33
Adjusting with the Adaptive Picture Control
(APC) .................................................................... 33
Adjusting with rental picture ............................... 33
Connecting optional equipment .............................. 34
Watching and recording the picture input from
optional equipment ............................................ 34
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 35
Taking care of your video TV .................................. 37
About the auto head cleaner ................................. 37
Video head cleaning ............................................... 37
Worn video heads .................................................. 37
Check the video heads after 1,000 hours of use ... 37
Specifications .............................................................. 38
Receivable channels and channel display .......... 39
Index to parts and controls ....................................... 40
Video TV set--front ............................................... 40
Remote Commander .............................................. 41
Getting Started
Step 1--Preparation .................................................... 4
Checking the supplied accessories ........................ 4
Inserting batteries into the Remote
Commander ........................................................... 4
Step 2--Installing the video TV ................................. 5
Preventing the video TV from falling ................... 5
Step 3--Connecting the antenna ............................... 7
Connecting an outdoor antenna ............................ 7
Step 4--Tuning in to TV stations .............................. 8
Selecting language .................................................... 8
Presetting channels automatically ......................... 9
Presetting channels manually .............................. 11
Skipping program positions ................................. 12
Captioning a station name .................................... 13
Manual fine-tuning ................................................ 14
Step 5--Setting the clock .......................................... 15
Basic Operations
Watching the TV ........................................................ 16
Switching the TV on and off ................................. 16
Selecting TV programs .......................................... 16
Adjusting the volume ............................................ 16
Muting the sound ................................................... 17
Displaying the on-screen indications .................. 17
Adjusting the picture ............................................. 17
Watching line input ............................................... 18
Playing a tape ............................................................. 19
Inserting a video cassette ...................................... 19
Ejecting a video cassette ........................................ 19
Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure ... 19
Playing a tape .......................................................... 20
Playing a tape repeatedly (Auto repeat) ............. 22
Displaying the on-screen indications .................. 23
Resetting the tape counter ..................................... 23
Recording TV programs ........................................... 24
Recording TV programs ........................................ 24
Recording with the TV off ..................................... 24
Recording TV programs using the timer ............... 25
Setting the timer ..................................................... 25
Using the video TV before timer recording starts ..27
Checking the timer settings .................................. 28
Changing or canceling the timer settings ........... 28
Recording using the quick-timer ......................... 29
Contents
The instructions in this manual are for models,
KV-14VM5MT and KV-21VM5MT. Before you
start reading, check your model number located
at the rear of the video TV. The KV-14VM5MT
is the model used for illustration purposes. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in
the text, for example, "KV-21VM5MT only."
Getting Started
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you have
these items:
· Remote Commander
· Two R6 (size AA) batteries
· Jack cover
· AC plug adaptor
· Band*
· Two clamps*
· Two wood screws*
*KV-21VM5MT only
Getting Started
Step 1 -- Preparation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Commander
Close the cover.
Turn the Commander over,
and remove the cover.
Check the polarities and
position two R6 batteries
correctly.
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Step 2 -- Installing the Video TV
(KV-21VM5MT only)
Preventing the Video TV from
Falling
Because the front is heavier than the back, the video TV may fall if it is not
level, or a child pushes or climbs on it. To avoid such an accident, stabilize
your video TV with the supplied accessories listed on page 4.
To fasten the video TV to the TV stand
With the supplied wood screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the video TV using the hole provided on the video TV.
Screw hole