Sony KV-24FV12 - 24" Trinitron Color Flat Tv, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...SONY 4_07___01_22 Trinitror Color TV Operating Instructions KV 20FV12 KV 24FV12 2001 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...TV only on 120 V AC I One blade of ttle powet plug is wider tban tile other for safety purposes and will fit into tbe power outlet only one way if you are urlable to insert tile plug fully into the outlet contact your dealel I If any liquid or solid ol_iect falls into the TV unplug it and have it checked by qualified persorlnel before operatirlg it furttlel CAUTION Wben using TV games computers an...

Page 3: ...te tile receiving antennas Increase the sepa _ation between tile equipment and receiver_ Connect the equipnlent into an outlet on a circuit different fl om that to whicb the leceiver is COllnected Consult the dealer or an experieHced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV I To prevent internal heat build up do not block tile ventilation openings I Do not install tile TV in a bot or hmnid p...

Page 4: ... For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug Tiffs plug will fit into tbe powei outlet only one way Tiffs is a safety Dature If you are rulable to insert tim plug fully into ttle outlet tl y revm sing tile plug If tim plug should still fail to fit contact your electtician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat tim safety purpose of tim polmized plug by for cing it in Grounding or Po...

Page 5: ... TV and wait for tile weatber to improve if a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or f eqHent while the TV is operating unptug tile IV and consult your dealer or service technician it is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kirld into the set througtl the ca...

Page 6: ... and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other siinilar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set Itear or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Do not allow cbildren or pets to climb up onto or push against tbe set Tbe set may fall causing serio...

Page 7: ...CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure tile arlterlrla system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges arid built up static chaises Section 810 of tile National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with l_spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding o...

Page 8: ...e tile same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric sbock or other hazards If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or tile cabinet has been damaged If tile set does not operate normally when following tile operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions hnproper adjustmen...

Page 9: ...g the Remote Control 13 Setting Up tile TV Automatically 15 Quick Start to the Menus 16 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 20 Using the Audio _ _ Menu 21 Options Menu 22 Using the Channel Setup _ Menu 23 Parental Control 2 5 Using the Parental Control _ Menu _ 28 Using the Timer _ Menu 31 Using the Setup _ Menu 32 Options Menu 33 Other Information Programming tile Remote Control 35 Troubleshooti...

Page 10: ...by establishing rating limits J Favorite Channel Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button J Energy Star _ A recognized symbol of energy efficiency J S VIDEO A video input that offers enhanced picture quality J Direct M S Allows direct access to changing your Multi Channel TV Sound Stereo Mono or Auto SAP Second Audio Program with the touch of a button J Trilingual Menus ...

Page 11: ...sing the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment see page 35 About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you bow to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo system or camcorder...

Page 12: ... cable Depending on tile cable available in your home choose one of tile connections below A VHF anly 75 ohm Rear of 1V or oaxial cable VHF UHF VHFIUHF _J_ _ or Cable B VHFonly 30G ohmtwin RearofTV or lead cable VHF UHF c UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable __ Rearof IV _ n_ _ EAC _u6U iNea_iXer 300 ohmtwin lead cable Za If you are connecting to an indoor or Outdoor antenna you may need to adjust the orienta...

Page 13: ...ble service to the IN jack on your VCR 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHE UHE jack on the TV 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 For optimum picture quality Use S VIDEO if your VCR ...

Page 14: ... from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHFjack 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 YOU r cable box and use the cable box s remote control to chanfle anneb If you Will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your V to channnel 3 or 4 see pag...

Page 15: ...will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channe FiXfeature by setting Your IV to channe 3 or 4 see page 23 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped witb 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 Youcan usethe w_m button to s...

Page 16: ...r 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable smwice or antenna to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 3 Using Audio Video cables not supplied connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV ForOptimum Picture quality UseSVIDEO if yourSatellite Receiver is equipped withtheS VIDEO connection instead oftheyellow Audio Videocable S VIDEO doesnot provide sound theaudioc...

Page 17: ...or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using Audio Video cables not supplied connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR Using Audio Video cables not supplied connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV To view from the satellit...

Page 18: ...V output Video yellow Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio Video cables not supplied connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of TV Rear of DVD player _ Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red For optimum picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio Video cable S VIDEO does not provide sound the audio cables must still be connected 9 ...

Page 19: ...f the unused line inputs e g TV AUX TAPE 2 on your stereo Rear ofTV AUDIO L white AUDIO R red _Line b change the level of audio output On your TV can be Changed between E xedand Variable modes see page 22 fa Set your stereo to the Chosen line input See page 21 for additional audio setup instructions 10 ...

Page 20: ...Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the _ jack on the front of your TV Front A V Panel MENU VIDEO 2 INPUT o 11 ...

Page 21: ...e Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on screen menus MUTBNO _ E_T P _J_ _ _ _ _ _ VOL CH _YIM SONY _I TVlj 12 ...

Page 22: ... see page 21 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an on screen iilenu _VOL volume Press when you want to adjust the volume CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment see page 35 POWER Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off FUNCTION Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control VCPJDVD Operates VCR...

Page 23: ...e on screen menus Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor Press the center button to select or access an option MENU Displays the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time CH channel Press when you want to change channels If you lose your remote control see page 39 14 ...

Page 24: ...n the TV front panel to perform Auto Program or press to exit The Initial Setup Screen appears each time you turn On the TV until you perform Auto Program To perform Auto Program again 1 Press MENU Press _ to highlight Setup _ 3 Press to highlight Options Press CE3to select 4 Press to select Cable Press CD to select 5 Press _ or O to select ON or Ot Faccording to how you connected your TV Press CD...

Page 25: ...Speaker OFF Treble _ Audio Out Variable Bass Balance Steady Sound ON Effect OFF Options Move _ _ _d _ Select _J End _ Move _JE_q Select C N End _ Change your audio settings _ Customize your channel setting Chs_nne _ _ etu D Favorite Channel Channel Fix OFF Channel Skip Add Channel Label Move _ _ _ _ Select GI End _ Set rating limits on TV based on your P_ er_tal Cont ol a program s rating or conte...

Page 26: ...Saving NO ___ AM Move _ _ N Select _1 End _25 OptiotEs Cable ON Set_p Auto Program Caption Vision OFF Tilt Correction O Video Label Language English Derno Options Move _ _ _ N Select C End _ Move _d_ 1 Select qJ End rD Program your channels label video The Options menu offers other setup inputs select menu languages or run options a demo of the menus 17 ...

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Page 28: ...justing your TV To access a menu 1 Press _ to display the on screen menu 2 Use the o or buttons to highlight the desired menu then press CD 3 Use the _ or _ buttons to highlight the desired option then press CE3 4 Press X3 to complete the adjustment 5 Press _u to exit the menu 19 ...

Page 29: ...re Controls menu open Controls Picture Press to decrease the contrast Press _ to increase contrast Brightness Press to darken the picture Press to brigbten the picture Color Press to decrease color saturation Press to increase color saturation Hue Press to decrease tim red tones Press to increase the green tones Sharpness Press _to soften the picture Press e_to sbarpen tile picture_ VM Sharpens pi...

Page 30: ... left speaker Press 0 to emphasize the right speaker Steady Sound Press _ or 0 to select one of the following options Stabilizes volume ON Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels OFF Select to turn Steady Sound oft Press _ for direct SteadySound settings Effect Press _ or O to select one of the following options SRS Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals ...

Page 31: ...the sound from the TV speakers with Custem selection or without a separate stereo system el audio output OFF Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the source TVts sound only through external audio system speakers Audio Out Audio Out can only be set when speakers are set to OFF Use to coatrol the Variable Adjust the volume through your TM TV s volume Fixed Adjust the TV volume through a ...

Page 32: ...en 5 to select the position 1 5 where you want to set a favorite channel Then press CD 4 Using the _ or 5 buttons select the desired channel 5 Press C_ then _u the TV will change to the channel entered o use Favorite Channel Exit all menus and press _ 1 PressO or _ tO move the cursor to the desired channel number and press _ Channel Fix 2 6 Select when you want to control all channel selection thr...

Page 33: ...available Channel With the Channel Label window open Label I Press CE3 then press or _ until you reach the desired Label up to 40 channel number _ hannels with their 2 Press GD to activate the channel callletters 3 Press_orG todisplaythefirstcallletterornumberofthe caption and press CD to select it When finished press tED to activate Favorite Channel Channel Skip Add and Channel Label cannot be us...

Page 34: ...R it n _s TV Y TV Y7 _ FV TV G TV PG _ D L__ S_ V_ TV 14 __ D__ L__ S__ V__ TV MA __ L__ S_ V__ Press DJ to block Move _ _ _ Select CE End _ Content Age Defined as Contents Defined as TV Y All children FV Fantasy Violence TV Y7 Directed to older children D Suggestive TV G GeneI ai audience dialogue L Strong language suggested S Sexual situations TV 14 Parents Strongly V Violence cautioned TV MA Ma...

Page 35: ... Unrated U S models only You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated View All Allows all unrated c x _to r Ratin 4t programs Block All Blocks all unrated programming Block TV Blocks all unrated TV Programs Block Movies Blocks all unrated movies TV Ratings Movie Ratings Unrated View All Select Category Move _ _dE_q Select T End _ If you choose to block Unrated TV progra...

Page 36: ...programming French Ratings Canadian models only These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating Defined as G General F rer_c h F_s_t r o 8 ans Not recommended for G younger children 8 ans 13 arts 13 Not recommended for 16 arts _ 18 arts _ ans children under age 13 Press CL to block 16 Not recommended for Move _ _ _ _ Select_J ans ages under 16 18 This program is restric...

Page 37: ...ove N _ _ Select C J End _ In the Parental Control _ menu you will be asked to set a 4 digit password for any further access into Parental Control 1 Press CD then use the _ _ buttons to enter a 4 digit password Z3 Keep this manual in a safe place If you forget your password Seepage 39 2 Confirm your password by entering it again Once your password is set correctly the next Parental Control menu ap...

Page 38: ...rating of Child TV Y TV G G U S models only G Canadian models only Youth TV_PG PG U S models only PG Canadian models only Young Adult TVd4 PG 13 U S models only 14 Canadian models only Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section OFF No rating limit Using the Custom menu Before setting Custom ratings see page 25 27 Overview of the Ratings for a description of the available rating...

Page 39: ...rol menu on page 28 Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating J Press 0 then use the _ _ buttons to enter your password Entering your password to viewa blocked program Will temporarily turn Lock to OFE o reactivate your Lock settings turn the TV off then back on The TV will return to the settings that you have selected 3O ...

Page 40: ...h the menu open set cursor on Timer 1 or Timer 2 Timer 2 1 Press _ or to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 then press CE Scheduled 2 Press _ or O to enter your time and channel of viewing preference then press CE 3 Press _ to exit the menu a You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 and rimer 2 ra You can set the rimer to ON OFF or Set Once the time r is Set you can turn it on or off withou...

Page 41: ...isplays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program TXT1 2 3 4 Displays network station information XDS Extended Data Services Displays information about the network and current program if available OFF Caption vision is not activated Video Label With the Video Label window open Label connected I Press _ or to access the input you want to label and equipment press lEE 2 Press _ oi to choose a ...

Page 42: ...ou are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable OFF Select if you are using a TV antenna After changing yourcablesettings you will needto perform Auto Program Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV It will cycle through all available channels and program receivable channels Tilt Correction Press _ or _ to correct any tilt of the picture from to 5 then press CD to activate ...

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Page 44: ...330 335 338 Broksonic 319 317 Magnavox 308 309 310 Canon 309 308 Marantz 314 336 337 Citizen 332 Marta 332 Craig 302 332 Memorex 309 335 Crilerion 315 Minoha 305 304 Cmtis Mathis 304 338 309 Mitsibishi MGA 323 324 385 326 Daewoo 341 312 309 Muhitech 325 338 321 DBX 314 336 337 NEC 3t4 336 337 Dimensia 304 Olympic 309 308 Emerson 319 320 316 317 Optimus 327 318 341 Fisher 330 335 Panasonic 308 309 ...

Page 45: ... 223 924 225 Sony 801 226 Jen otd G I 201 209 203 204 205 General Electric 809 206 207 208 218 Oak 297 228 929 Hitachi 805 Panasonic 919 290 221 Elughes 804 Pioneer 214 2t5 Panasonic 803 Scientific Atlanta 209 2t0 211 RCA PROSCAN 809 808 Tocom 216 217 Toshiba 806 807 Zenith 912 2t3 Laser Disc Player codes DVD codes Sony 701 Sony 75t Parlasonic 704 10 Panasonic 753 Pioneel 702 Pioneer 752 RCA 755 I...

Page 46: ...video tape Stop or _ Search fblward or backward II Pause and _ Record at the same time Twrm Change between VCR and TV illputs O operat ng a DvD Press To Power on the DVD 3 _ _ _ Select chapters directly OHCH Search chapters fbi_vard or backward I_ Play DVD Stop II Pause _ a _ Move the cursor in the menu _u Display the DVD merm cz_ OPerating a Laser D s Press To vm_m Power on the laser disc CD OH S...

Page 47: ...r or no J Adjust Picture in the Video menu page 20 picture good J Adjust Brightness in the Video menu page 20 sound J Check the antenna and or cable connections page 3 Good picture J Press O so that MUTING disappears from the no sound screen page 13 _ J Check your Audio settings Your TV may be set to Auto SAP page 22 No color J Adjust Color in the Video menu page 20 Only snow J Check the Cable set...

Page 48: ...ssword 1 In the password screen enter the following master for Parental password 4357 After using the master password you Control must create a new password it cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels You lost your J You can use the front Audio Video panel controls to remote control access the menu Press u_u O to open the menu Use the _ and _ buttons on the front Audio Video panel inste...

Page 49: ... VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT KV 2OFV12 Screen size Visible screen size 20 inches 507 mm measured diagonally Actual tube size 21 inches 533 4 mm measured diagonally Speaker output 5 W x 2 Dimensions W H D 582 x 466 x 503 mm 22 l 4 x 18 3 8 x 19 7 8 in Power Consumption 115 W in use 1W in standby Ma s 2 8 z KV 24FV12 Screen size Visible screen size 24 inches 598 mm measured diagonally Actual tube size 25 inch...

Page 50: ...er 9 Connecting an Audio System 10 Connecting Headphones 11 TV and Cable Box 5 TV and VCR 4 TV and Satellite Receiver J TV Satellite Receiver and VCR 8 TV VCR and Cable box 6 Current Time 31 Daylight Saving 31 Demo 32 DISPLAY 13 F H L M 0 Effect Simulated 21 SRS 21 Surround 21 Favorite Channel 23 Hue 20 Language 32 Menus Audio _ 21 Channel Setup _ 23 Parental Control _3 28 Setup _ 32 Timer Q 31 Vi...

Page 51: ...lish Ratings 27 French Ratings 27 Movie Ratings 26 Overview of the Ratings 25 TV Ratings 25 U S A Ratings 27 Remote Control 13 Setup_menu 32 Sharpness 20 SLEEP13 Speaker 22 Specifications 40 Steady Sound 21 Timer Q menu 31 Timer 1 and Timer 2 31 Troubleshooting 38 TV Features 1 Tilt Correction 33 Treble 21 Video menu 20 Video Label 32 VM 20 42 ...

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