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10

Using Your New TV

To change the color system setting

If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 

˘

 (antenna) terminal

or the 

 (video input) jack, do the following.

1

Press SELECT until “COL
SYS” appears.

2

Press + or – to select the
appropriate color system
until the color is optimal.

Tip

• Normally, set “COL SYS” to “AUTO.”

Skipping program numbers

1

Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted
program number appears.

2

Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears.

3

Press + or –.

4

Press PIC MODE.

5

Press SELECT.

To preset the skipped program number again

Preset the channel automatically or manually.

Tip

• You can also use SELECT and 

¸

 +/– on the TV to preset channels and

skip program numbers.

To use the fine tuning (FINE) function

The fine tuning (FINE) function may help reduce double images and lines moving
across the TV screen.

(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – on the remote control once.
(4) Press 

 

 to display “FINE” on the screen.

(5) Press + or – continuously until the picture quality is optimal.

The + or – icon on the screen flashes while tuning.

(6) Press SELECT to return to normal screen.

Presetting channels (continued)

SELECT

COL SYS : AUTO

AUTO

PAL

NTSC 3.58

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

Summary of Contents for Trinitron KV-XF21M80

Page 1: ...Trinitron Color TV 1999 by Sony Corporation KV XF21M80 3 866 012 11 1 Operating Instructions GB Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference CT CS ...

Page 2: ... excessively dusty places Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the TV Pull it out by the plug Disconnect the power cord during lightning storms or if you are not going to use the TV for several days Install the TV in a stable position Do not allow children to climb o...

Page 3: ...ROTATION for picture position adjustment page 12 Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started 4 Step 1 Connect the antenna 4 Step 2 Insert the batteries into the remote 5 Step 3 Preset the channels automatically 5 Connecting optional components 6 Securing the TV 7 Presetting channels 8 Watching the TV 11 Advanced Operations Customizing the picture and sound 14 Viewing your favorite ...

Page 4: ...CR yellow L MONO white R red Antenna cable not supplied To 1 video input Audio Video cable not supplied Signal flow To antenna output Antenna cable not supplied Rear of TV Rear of TV Connecting a VCR To play a video tape press see page 12 Note You are advised to use an outdoor antenna for better reception Rod antenna and cable supplied or or Signal flow VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO L MONO 1 To a...

Page 5: ...ellow plug to the yellow jack and the black plug to L MONO the white jack If you connect a VCR to the antenna terminal preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV When no signal is input to the connected video equipment the TV screen becomes blue Step 2 Note Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together Step 3 CAUTION Do not connect the power cord un...

Page 6: ...ar of your TV Connecting audio video equipment using the Ú monitor output jacks Note When connecting a monaural VCR connect the yellow plug to the yellow jack and the black plug to L MONO the white jack Front of TV Camcorder Video game equipment To video and audio outputs yellow L MONO white R red Rear of TV To antenna output To video and audio inputs or Audio system To audio inputs VCR Signal flo...

Page 7: ...ng methods A With the supplied screws attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole or B Pass a cord or chain through the clamps to secure them to the rear of the TV and a wall or pillar Note Use only the supplied screws Use of other screws may damage the TV 20 mm A B 3 8mm or ...

Page 8: ...atic channel presetting the TV screen displays either B G I D K or M for the TV system To preset channels automatically from a specified program number 1 Press SELECT until AUTO PROGRAM appears 2 Press or The on screen display will start flashing 3 Press PROGR or the number buttons until the desired program number appears 4 Press or u Number buttons SELECT PROGR or PIC MODE ONE PUSH AUTOMATIC PROG...

Page 9: ...he desired channel picture appears 5 Press SELECT To change the TV system setting If the picture or sound is poor when receiving programs through the antenna terminal do the following 1 Press SELECT until TV SYS appears 2 Press or to select the appropriate TV system until the picture or sound quality is optimal continued or MANUAL PROGRAM SELECT VHF LOW B G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 1 SELECT TV SYS B G ...

Page 10: ...To preset the skipped program number again Preset the channel automatically or manually Tip You can also use SELECT and on the TV to preset channels and skip program numbers To use the fine tuning FINE function The fine tuning FINE function may help reduce double images and lines moving across the TV screen 1 Select the program number you want to adjust 2 Press SELECT until MANUAL PROGRAM appears ...

Page 11: ...tandby mode the u indicator on the TV is lit red press u on the remote 2 Press PROGR or the number buttons to select the TV program For double digit numbers press then the number e g for 25 press then 2 and 5 3 Press to adjust the volume u Number buttons SELECT PROGR or JUMP or continued TV 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 JUMP SOUND MODE FAVORITE PROGR ONE PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 u stand...

Page 12: ...pears after about 3 seconds Changing the on screen display language 1 Press SELECT until LANGUAGE ENGLISH appears on the screen 2 Press or to select Tip You can also use SELECT and on the TV to select the on screen display language Additional tasks LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT LANGUAGE PIC ROTATION Press u The u indicator on the TV lights up red U on the TV to select VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 To return to the...

Page 13: ...creen display disappears 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 the standby mode To resume watching the TV press any button or control on the TV or the remote Setting the Sleep timer Press until the desired period of time appears To cancel the Sleep timer Press until SLEEP TIMER OFF appears or t...

Page 14: ... the desired picture mode Select To DYNAMIC receive high contrast pictures STANDARD receive normal contrast pictures SOFT receive mild contrast pictures Selecting the sound mode Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until you get the desired sound mode Select To DYNAMIC listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and high sound DRAMA listen to sound that emphasizes voice and background music S...

Page 15: ...rding to the selected mode Tip You can also use SELECT and on the TV to adjust the picture and sound settings Selecting the surround mode 1 Press SELECT repeatedly until SURROUND appears 2 Press or to select the desired surround sound Select To MOVIE listen to sound that spreads out over a large area giving the feeling of being at a movie theatre MUSIC listen to the sound that gives the feeling of...

Page 16: ...n change the favorite channel setting as well Selecting a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE 2 Press one of the number buttons to select the desired channel When you use the FAVORITE CH feature for the first time six preset channels will appear FAVORITE or PROGR Number buttons TV 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 JUMP SOUND MODE FAVORITE PROGR FAVORITE 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 17: ...SELECT until FAVORITE CH SET UP appears 2 Press or to select the favorite channel you want to change e g 3 PR03 3 Press PROGR or number buttons to change the program number 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other favorite channels 5 Press SELECT or SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 ...

Page 18: ...want to lock 2 Press SELECT until CHILD LOCK appears on the screen 3 Press or to select ON The symbol appears on the screen To unlock the channel press or to select OFF The symbol disappears from the screen Note If you preset a locked channel that particular channel will be unlocked SELECT or TV 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 JUMP SOUND MODE FAVORITE PROGR CHILD LOCK OFF SELECT CHILD LOCK ON 1 ...

Page 19: ...re Noisy sound Distorted picture Noisy sound Good picture Noisy sound No picture No sound Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV VCR and at the wall page 4 Press SELECT until MANUAL PROGRAM appears on the screen then preset the channel again page 9 Check the antenna type VHF UHF Contact a Sony dealer for advice Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice Try using a boo...

Page 20: ...eck the color system setting usually set this to AUTO page 10 Adjust the antenna direction Contact a Sony dealer for advice Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV Do not move the TV while the TV is turned on Press U main power on the TV to turn off the TV for about five minutes then turn it on again The volume level is too low The sound is muted There is local interf...

Page 21: ... indicator on your TV flashes red once or more in intervals of 3 seconds TV cabinet creaks A small boom sound is heard when the TV is turned on The terrestrial magnetism affects your TV set There is interference from external sources e g heavy machinery or a nearby broadcast station Your TV may need service Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract causing a nois...

Page 22: ... the possible causes 1 Check that the u indicator flashes red once or more in intervals of 3 seconds 2 Count the number of times the u indicator flashes 3 Press U main power to turn off your TV 4 Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the u indicator flashes Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV Front of TV u standby indicator ON...

Page 23: ...dicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 2 headphones jack 2 SELECT button 10 3 AUTO PROGR program button 5 4 TV video button 12 5 volume buttons 10 6 PROGR program buttons 11 7 U main power button 11 continued ONE PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING ONE PUSH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMING 2 ...

Page 24: ... 12 video button 12 volume buttons 11 A B buttons Not available on this model Timer setting buttons 13 wake up timer sleep timer FAVORITE button 16 SOUND MODE button 14 Teletext operation buttons Not available on this model text enlarge reveal hold index text clear p FASTEXT red green yellow blue Names symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available fu...

Page 25: ...25 Additional Information ...

Page 26: ... S01 to S03 S1 to S41 Z1 to Z39 VHF A2 to A13 UHF A14 to A79 CATV A 8 to A 2 A to W 4 W 6 to W 84 75 ohm external terminal 5W 5W Input 2 Output 1 Phono jacks 1 Vp p 75 ohms Input 2 Output 1 Phono jacks 500 mVrms Output 1 Minijack 21in 54 51 640 456 498 27 Specifications Power requirements Power consumption W Television system Color system Channel coverage B G I D K M Antenna Audio output Number of...

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