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KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/HA21M80/
KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81/HA21P52
RM-969
A Getting Started (KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81)
Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to
turn it on.
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
Tip
· To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.
b
PROGR
SELECT
b
SELECT
Press SELECT on the remote until "LANGUAGE/
:
ENGLISH" appears on the screen, then press + or to
change the on-screen display language.
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
· You can also connect your TV to other optional components.
(See E)
Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
· Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
A Getting Started (KV-HA21M60/HA21P52)
Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to
turn it on.
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
Tip
· To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.
Press SELECT on the remote until "LANGUAGE/
:
ENGLISH" appears on the screen, then press + or to
change the on-screen display language.
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
· You can also connect your TV to other optional components.
(See E)
Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
· Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
b
b
PROGR
SELECT
SELECT
A Getting Started (KV-HA21M50/HA21M80)
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
· You can also connect your TV to other optional components.
(See E)
Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to
turn it on.
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
Tip
· To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.
b
PROGR
SELECT
b
SELECT
Press SELECT on the remote until "LANGUAGE/
:
ENGLISH" appears on the screen, then press + or to
change the on-screen display language.
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
· Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
SECTION 1 GENERAL
The operating instruction mentioned here are partial abstracts
from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of
the Operating Instruction Manual remain as in the manual.
A Getting Started (KV-HA21M80 (Vietnam only))
Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to
turn it on.
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
Tip
· To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.
b
PROGR
SELECT
b
SELECT
Press SELECT on the remote until "
/
LANGUAGE:
" appears on the screen, then
press + or to change the on-screen display language.
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
· You can also connect your TV to other optional components.
(See E)
Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
Note
· Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
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KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/HA21M80/
KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81/HA21P52
RM-969
Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which
can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV
stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the
bottom area of the TV.
Do not place any objects on the TV.
C Securing the TV
B KV-HA21 only
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV.
Screw the band to the TV stand and to the
provided hole at the rear of your TV.
(1) Put a cord or chain through the
clamps.
(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar
and the other clamp to the provided
hole at the rear of your TV.
Note
· Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
20 mm
3.8 mm
screws
clamps
band
or
Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.
Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
off, it is still connected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
going to use it for several days.
WARNING (continued)
!
!
PROGR
SELECT
(MONO)
L
R
L(MONO)
R
8
6
1
4
7
9
3
2
5
qa
qs
0
D TV front and rear panels
TV front panel
TV rear panel
Button
Function
1 !
Turn off or turn on the TV.
2
Remote control sensor.
3 1
Standby indicator.
3
Wake Up indicator.
4 PROGR +/
Select program number.
5 2 +/ *
Adjust volume.
6 t
Select TV or video input.
7 SELECT
Select the desired item.
8 i
Headphone terminal.
9, qa t
Video input terminal.
0 8
Antenna input terminal.
qs T
Monitor output terminal.
* You can also use the 2 +/ buttons on the TV to work as the +/ buttons on the remote.
E Connecting optional components
Connecting to the video input terminal ( t )
TV front panel
Camcorder
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Note
· Do not connect video equipment to t (video input) at the front and the rear of your TV at
the same time; otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.
TV rear panel
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
Connecting to the monitor output terminal (T)
L(MONO)
R
(MONO)
L
R
VCR
Video game
equipment
L(MONO)
R
VCR
Audio system
Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
TV rear panel
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
B WARNING
· Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
· TV operating voltage: 110 240 V AC. (KV-HA21M50/HA21M80/HA21M80/H/HA21M81)
220-240 V AC. (KV-HA21M60/HA21P52)
· Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections;
otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to
ground.
· To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if
you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid that leaks from the batteries touches
you, immediately wash it away with water.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV as high voltages and other hazards are
present inside the TV. Refer servicing and
disposal of the TV to qualified personnel.
Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may
be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.
Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For children's safety, do not leave children alone
with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto
it.
Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use
benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean
the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.
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KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/HA21M80/
KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81/HA21P52
RM-969
F Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Snowy picture,
noisy sound
Good picture,
noisy sound
No picture, no sound
Good picture, no sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
"ghosts"
No color
Abnormal color
patches
Teletext display is
incomplete (snowy
picture or double
images).
(KV-HA21M81 only)
The 1 (standby)
indicator on your TV
flashes red several
times after every
three seconds.
TV cabinet creaks.
A "boom" sound is
heard when the TV is
turned on.
Symptom
Solutions
· Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
· Preset the channel manually again. (See J)
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Select the appropriate TV system. (KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/
HA21M80/HA21M80/H/HA21M81) (See J)
· Check the power cord, antenna and the VCR connections.
· Press ?/1 (power) or ! (main power) to turn on the TV.
· Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
· Press % to cancel the muting.
· Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Use the fine tuning ("FINE") function. (See J)
· Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Select the appropriate color system. (See J)
· Adjust the color level. (See K)
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.
Press ! (main power) to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it
on again to demagnetize the TV.
· Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
· Use the fine tuning ("FINE") function. (See J)
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press !
(main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service
center.
· Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
· The TV's demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
H Remote control
(KV-HA21M50/HA21M80/HA21M80/H/HA21M81)
Button
Function
1 ?/1
Turn off temporarily or
turn on the TV.
2
a
Display the TV program.
3 JUMP
Jump to previous
program number.
4 PROGR +/
Select program number.
5
2 +/
Adjust volume.
6 SELECT
Select the desired item.
7 PIC MODE
Select picture mode.
9 +/
Adjust items.
0
Display on-screen
information.
qa
%
Mute the sound.
qd
t
Select TV or video input.
qf 0 9, ÷
Input numbers.
Timer operations
qj
Set TV to turn on
automatically.
qk
Set TV to turn off
automatically.
qg SOUND MODE
Select sound mode.
ql SPACE SOUND
Select space sound mode.
qh A/B
Not function for your TV.
Teletext operations (green label)
(KV-HA21M81 only)
8 x (red, green,
Access a FASTEXT
yellow, blue)
menu.
0
Reveal concealed
information
qs
Display Teletext
broadcast.
qd
Stop Teletext display from
scrolling.
qh
Enlarge the Teletext
display.
qj
Display Teletext service
contents.
qk
Show TV screen while
waiting for Teletext page.
See
K
I
I
K
K
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
SPACE
SOUND
PROGR
2
qa
0
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
8
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
F Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Snowy picture,
noisy sound
Good picture,
noisy sound
No picture, no sound
Good picture, no sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
"ghosts"
No color
Abnormal color
patches
The 1 (standby)
indicator on your TV
flashes red several
times after every
three seconds.
TV cabinet creaks.
A "boom" sound is
heard when the TV is
turned on.
Symptom
Solutions
· Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
· Preset the channel manually again. (See J)
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Press A/B until the sound is optimal. (KV-HA21M60/HA21P52
· Check the power cord, antenna and the VCR connections.
· Press ?/1 (power) or ! (main power) to turn on the TV.
· Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
· Press % to cancel the muting.
· Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Use the fine tuning ("FINE") function. (See J)
· Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Select the appropriate color system. (See J)
· Adjust the color level. (See K)
· Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
· Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.
Press ! (main power) to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn
it on again to demagnetize the TV.
· Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press !
(main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service
center.
· Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
· The TV's demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
H Remote control (KV-HA21P52)
Button
Function
1 ?/1
Turn off temporarily or
turn on the TV.
2
a
Display the TV program.
3 JUMP
Jump to previous
program number.
4 PROGR +/
Select program number.
5
2 +/
Adjust volume.
6 SELECT
Select the desired item.
7 PIC MODE
Select picture mode.
9 +/
Adjust items.
0
Display on-screen
information.
qa
%
Mute the sound.
qd
t
Select TV or video input.
qf 0 9, ÷
Input numbers.
Timer operations
qj
Set TV to turn on
automatically.
qk
Set TV to turn off
automatically.
qg SOUND MODE
Select sound mode.
ql SPACE SOUND
Select space sound mode.
Bilingual operations
qh A/B
Select bilingual mode.
Teletext operations
8 x (red, green,
yellow, blue)
0
qs
qd
qh
qj
qk
See
K
I
I
K
K
M
Not function for your TV.
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
PROGR
2
SPACE
SOUND
qa
0
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
8
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/HA21M80/
KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81/HA21P52
RM-969
I Setting the timers
You can turn on and off your TV by using the
and
buttons respectively.
Setting the Wake Up timer
1 Press until the desired period of time appears
on the screen.
The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you
have set it.
2 Select the program number or video input you
want to wake up to.
3 Press \/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want
the TV to turn off automatically.
The
indicator on the TV lights up orange when
the TV goes into standby mode.
Setting the Sleep timer
Press
until the desired period of time appears
on the screen.
The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have
set it.
Notes
· You can also cancel the Wake Up and Sleep timers by turning off the TV's main power.
· If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using
the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into standby mode.
\
/1
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
SPACE
SOUND
PROGR
2
WAKE UP TIMER:0H10M
WAKE UP TIMER:OFF
WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M
(After 10 minutes)
(No Wake Up timer)
(After 12 hours)
SLEEP TIMER:30M
SLEEP TIMER:60M
SLEEP TIMER:OFF
SLEEP TIMER:90M
(After 30 minutes)
(No Sleep timer)
(After 60 minutes)
(After 90 minutes)
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
SPACE
SOUND
PROGR
2
J Presetting channels
You can automatically preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence
from program number 1, or manually preset desired channels and channels
that cannot be preset automatically.
Presetting channels automatically
from a specified program number
1 Press SELECT until "AUTO PROGRAM" appears
on the screen.
2 Press + or once to enter the "AUTO
PROGRAM" mode.
The on-screen display will start flashing.
3 Press PROGR +/ or the number buttons until
the desired program number appears on the
screen.
4 Press + or to start presetting channels
automatically.
Presetting channels manually
1 Press SELECT until "MANUAL PROGRAM"
appears on the screen.
2 Press + or once to enter the "MANUAL
PROGRAM" mode.
3 Press PROGR +/ or the number buttons until
the desired program number appears on the
screen.
4 Press + or until the desired channel picture
appears on the screen.
5 To preset other channels manually, repeat steps
3 to 4.
Number
buttons
SELECT
PROGR +/
+ or
PIC MODE
Presetting channels (continued) (KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/
HA21M80/HA21M80/H/HA21M81)
To change the TV system setting
If the picture or sound is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna
input) terminal
(1) Press SELECT until "TV SYS" appears on the screen.
(2) Press + or to select the appropriate TV system until the picture or sound quality
is optimal.
B/G
I
D/K
M
To change the color system setting
If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna input)
terminal or the t (video input) terminal
(1) Press SELECT until "COLOR SYS" appears on the screen.
(2) Press + or to select the appropriate color system until the color is optimal.
AUTO
PAL
SECAM
NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
To skip program numbers
(1) Press PROGR +/ or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted program
number appears on the screen.
(2) Press SELECT until "MANUAL PROGRAM" appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or once to enter the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
(4) Press PIC MODE to skip the unused or unwanted program number.
(5) Press SELECT to exit the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
Note
· To restore the skipped program number again, preset the channel automatically or manually.
To use the fine tuning function
The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems:
double images and lines moving across the TV screen.
You can use the fine tuning function as below:
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until "MANUAL PROGRAM" appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or once to enter the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
(4) Press
to display "FINE" on the screen.
(5) Press + or continuously until the above problems are minimized.
The + or icon on the screen flashes while tuning.
(6) Press SELECT to exit the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
H Remote control (KV-HA21M60 only)
Button
Function
1 ?/1
Turn off temporarily or
turn on the TV.
2
a
Display the TV program.
3 JUMP
Jump to previous
program number.
4 PROGR +/
Select program number.
5
2 +/
Adjust volume.
6 SELECT
Select the desired item.
7 PIC MODE
Select picture mode.
9 +/
Adjust items.
0
Display on-screen
information.
qa
%
Mute the sound.
qd
t
Select TV or video input.
qf 0 9, ÷
Input numbers.
Timer operations
qj
Set TV to turn on
automatically.
qk
Set TV to turn off
automatically.
qg SOUND MODE
Select sound mode.
ql SPACE SOUND
Select space sound mode.
Stereo/bilingual operations
qh A/B
Select stereo/bilingual
mode.
Teletext operations
8 x (red, green,
yellow, blue)
0
qs
qd
qh
qj
qk
See
K
I
I
K
K
L
Not function for your TV.
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
PROGR
2
SPACE
SOUND
qa
0
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
8
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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KV-HA21M50/HA21M60/HA21M80/
KV-HA21M80/H/HA21M81/HA21P52
RM-969
Presetting channels (continued) (KV-HA21P52)
To change the color system setting
If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna input)
terminal or the t (video input) terminal
(1) Press SELECT until "COLOR SYS" appears on the screen.
(2) Press + or to select the appropriate color system until the color is optimal.
AUTO
PAL
NTSC3.58
NTSC4.43
To skip program numbers
(1) Press PROGR +/ or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted program
number appears on the screen.
(2) Press SELECT until "MANUAL PROGRAM" appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or once to enter the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
(4) Press PIC MODE to skip the unused or unwanted program number.
(5) Press SELECT to exit the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
Note
· To restore the skipped program number again, preset the channel automatically or manually.
To use the fine tuning function
The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems:
double images and lines moving across the TV screen.
You can use the fine tuning function as below:
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until "MANUAL PROGRAM" appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or once to enter the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
(4) Press
to display "FINE" on the screen.
(5) Press + or continuously until the above problems are minimized.
The + or icon on the screen flashes while tuning.
(6) Press SELECT to exit the "MANUAL PROGRAM" mode.
L Adjusting the picture position
B KV-HA21M50/HA21M80(E)/HA21M81 only
If the picture is slanting, you can adjust the picture position using the
"PIC ROTATION" function until it is optimal.
1 Press SELECT repeatedly until "PIC ROTATION"
appears on the screen.
2 Press + or to adjust the picture position.
The + or
icon on the screen flashes while
adjusting.
Note
· To reduce the slanting picture, keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away
from the TV.
+ or
SELECT
Slanting
Optimal
SPACE
SOUND
Good mornin
g!
Good morning!
Selecting the space sound mode
Press SPACE SOUND.
Select
To
"ON"
listen to monaural sound with a stereo-like effect.
"OFF"
turn off space sound mode.
Note
· You can also turn space sound on or off using the SELECT and + or buttons.
Customizing the picture and sound (continued)
K Customizing the picture and sound
You can customize the picture and sound by selecting the picture and sound
modes or by adjusting its settings.
You can change the sound effect by selecting the space sound mode.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE to select the desired picture
mode.
Select
To
"DYNAMIC"
view high contrast pictures.
"STANDARD"
view normal contrast pictures.
"SOFT"
view mild pictures.
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE to select the desired sound
mode.
Select
To
"9 DYNAMIC"
listen to dynamic and clear
sound that emphasizes the low
and high sound.
"9 DRAMA"
listen to sound that emphasizes
vocals and background music.
"9 SOFT"
listen to soft sound.
Adjusting the picture and sound settings
1 Press SELECT until the desired setting appears.
Each time you press SELECT, the setting item will change as follows:
2 Press + or to adjust the item.
3 To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.
Notes
·"HUE" can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only.
· Reducing "SHARP" can also reduce picture noise.
SOUND
MODE
PIC MODE
SELECT
+ or
PICTURE
COLOR
BRIGHT
HUE
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
SHARP
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
PROGR
2
SPACE
SOUND
A/B
L Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs (KV-HA21M60 only)
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo
systems by using the A/B button.
When receiving a NICAM program
:
KV-HA21M60 only
Broadcasting
On-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM
stereo
NICAM
bilingual
NICAM
monaural
TV
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
-
0
5
JUMP
SOUND
MODE
PROGR
2
SPACE
SOUND
MAIN
(Main sound)
SUB
(Sub sound)
t
t
When receiving an A2 program
Broadcasting
On-screen display (Selected sound)
A2
stereo
(KV-HA21M60 only)
A2
bilingual
Notes
· If the sound is distorted when receiving a monaural program through the 8 (antenna)
terminal, press A/B repeatedly until "MONO" appears on the screen. To cancel the monaural
sound setting, press A/B again until "AUTO" appears on the screen.
KV-HA21M60 only
· If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a stereo program, select "MONO". The sound
becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
KV-HA21P52/HA14P52 only
· When viewing a non-bilingual program, select the main sound. Otherwise, you may hear
some noise or abnormal sound.
NICAM
(Stereo sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
t
t
NICAM MAIN
(Main sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
NICAM SUB
(Sub sound)
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NICAM MAIN
(Main sound)
MONO
(Regular sound)
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MONO
(Regular sound)
STEREO
(Stereo sound)
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