Connecting Additional Equipment: Operating Instructions
Connecting Additional Equipment: Operating Instructions
Connecting Additional Equipment: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
KV-20FS120
KV-24FS120
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User Guide
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ✍ Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that
DO NOT OPEN any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate
ATTENTION this equipment.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION NOTIFICATION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
NO ABRIR
the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. harmful interference with radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
within the product’s enclosure that may be of of the following measures:
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
shock to persons. ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the receiver.
presence of important operating and maintenance ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
(servicing) instructions in the literature from that to which the receiver is connected.
accompanying the appliance. ❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Note to the CATV Installer Protecting the TV
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system ❏ To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that ventilation openings.
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, ❏ Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical. Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television closed
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.
❏ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Use of this television for other than private viewing of
❏ One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable
safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one companies for the use of the general public may require
way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the authorization from the broadcaster-cable company and/or
outlet, contact your dealer. program owner.
❏ If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and Owner’s Record
have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it
further. The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover
of this manual and at the rear of your TV.
CAUTION Trademarks and Copyrights
When using TV games, computers, and similar products
with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has
low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the determined that this product meets the ENERGY
screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted
onto the screen. Continuously watching the same channel ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen.
These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty WEGA®, FD Trinitron and Steady Sound are registered trademarks
because they are the results of misuse. of Sony Corporation.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these instructions Corrosion
completely, and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions Use of this TV near the seashore may subject the set to
and instructions placed on the set, or described in the excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in
operating instructions or service manual. deterioration of the TV's performance. If the set will be
subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken to
WARNING reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the
TV is located.
To guard against injury, the following basic safety
precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and Object and Liquid Entry
servicing of the set. Never push objects of any kind into the set
Use through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
Power Sources that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.
This set should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on Attachments
the serial/model plate. If you are not
sure of the type of electrical power Do not use attachments not recommended
supplied to your home, consult your by the manufacturer, as they may cause
dealer or local power company. For hazards.
those sets designed to operate from Do not place any objects, especially heavy
battery power, refer to the operating instructions. objects, on top of the set. The object may
fall from the set, causing injury.
Grounding or Polarization Cleaning
This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact lightly dampened with water for cleaning
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the exterior of the set.
the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set
is continuous or frequent while the TV is
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug operating, unplug the TV and consult your
This plug will fit into the power outlet dealer or service technician. It is normal for
only one way. This is a safety feature. some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
If you are unable to insert the plug popping sounds, particularly when being
fully into the outlet, try reversing the turned on or off.
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not Installation
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in. Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The
Alternate Warning set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can
result from trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug unsteady handling.
This plug will only fit into a Install the set on a stable, level surface.
grounding-type power outlet. This is Water and Moisture
a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact Do not use power-line
your electrician to have a suitable operated sets near water —
outlet installed. Do not defeat the for example, near a bathtub,
safety purpose of the grounding plug. washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet
Overloading basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Do not overload wall
outlets, extension Accessories
cords or convenience
receptacles beyond Do not place the set on an
their capacity, since unstable cart, stand,
this can result in fire tripod, bracket, table, or
or electric shock. shelf. The set may fall,
Always turn the set off when it is not to be used. When the causing serious injury to a
set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, child or an adult, and
unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the serious damage to the set.
possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for
hazard. the specific model of TV. Any mounting of the product should
Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An
the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
and wait for the weather to improve. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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Ventilation Lightning
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or For added protection for this television receiver during a
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
overheating, these slots and openings must never be disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
blocked or covered. receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials. Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
• Never block the slots and openings qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface. • When the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
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Contents
Introduction ®
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features ........................................................................ 1
About this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 2
Batteries for the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2
Front Panel Menu Controls ........................................................................................................... 2
Connecting Your TV
TV Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 5
Basic Connections ........................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting Additional Equipment.............................................................................................. 7
Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 36
Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
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Introduction
®
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA . Before you begin using
this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front
cover of this manual.
®
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
Some of the features you will enjoy include:
❏ FD Trinitron FLAT CRT — Technologically advanced tube delivers a picture with
uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail.
❏ Surround — Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
❏ 16:9 Enhanced — Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources such as
DVD.
❏ YPBPR Inputs — A component video input connection for a superior picture quality.
❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — A tool to help parents monitor what their children watch on
TV by establishing rating limits.
❏ Favorite Channels — Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button.
❏ ENERGY STAR® — A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.
❏ Direct MTS — Allows direct access for changing your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo,
Mono, or Auto SAP (Second Audio Program) with the touch of a button.
❏ Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote
control.
❏ Front A/V Inputs — A quick connection for video games, camcorders, stereo/mono
equipment, or headphones.
❏ Auto Mute — A friendly feature designed to automatically mute your TV when no signal
is received.
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About this Manual
This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to
connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or
camcorder. Once you’re connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to
access the on-screen menus.
✍ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate
properly, the batteries might be worn out.
✍ If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
The front panel controls allows you to access the menu without the remote control.
❏ Press to display the on-screen menu.
❏ Use the and buttons on the front panel instead of the V and v buttons on the remote control.
❏ Use the button on the front panel instead of the B, b, and buttons on the remote control.
❏ Press again when the setting or adjustment is complete.
✍ The front panel controls also allows you to change the channels, adjust the volume and change the
video inputs.
✍ To navigate the menus with your remote control, see “Using the Menus” on page 19.
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Using the Remote Control
Remote Control
Remote Control Description
Button Description
1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or
press to restore the sound.
2 DISPLAY Press to display the current time (if set) and
channel number. Press again to turn DISPLAY
off.
3 MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound
A MUTING DISPLAY POWER J (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto SAP
(Second Audio Program).
B
MTS/SAP TV/VIDEO 4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two
K
C channels. The TV alternates between current
1 2 3 channel and the last channel that was
selected.
4 5 6 L5
PICTURE Cycles through the available Video Mode
7 8 9 MODE settings.
D
JUMP 0 ENT 6 VOL (volume) Press when you want to adjust the volume.
PICTURE VOL CH
MODE 7 Press for a direct selection of Effect settings
E
M (Simulated, Surround, Off).
F 8 Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus.
MENU
Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor,
G N then press the center button to select or access
an option.
H 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an
RESET SLEEP
I O on-screen menu.
RM-Y194 q; POWER Press when you want to turn the TV on or off.
qa TV/VIDEO Cycles through available video inputs.
TV
qs 0 9and Change the channels directly. Press 0 9
ENTER buttons to select a channel, then press ENTER.
qd CH (channel) Press when you want to change channels.
qf MENU Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to
exit the menu at any time.
qg SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in
approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.
Cancel by pressing until Sleep off appears.
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Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic
connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting.
TV Rear Panel
✍ The rear panel illustrated in this manual is for KV-24FS120. The rear panel on your TV may not look
Connections
exactly like those illustrated.
1
4
2
Jack Description
1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video
equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture
quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO
does not provide sound; the audio cables must still be connected.
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Basic Connections
TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable
Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below:
Connections
Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohms cable.
Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as “rabbit ears” antenna.
✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the
antenna for best reception.
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Connecting a TV and VCR
Rear of TV
Connections
VCR
1
Optional connection
✍ To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your
VCR).
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your
VCR.
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF
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 better 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.
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
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Connecting a TV and Cable Box
Cable Box
1
From
cable
Coaxial
2 Cable Rear of TV
Connections
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box.
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the
VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
Optional Connection
❏ To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear
panel of your cable box) and use the cable box’s remote control to change channels.
❏ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should
consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channnel 3 or 4 (see page 22).
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Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box
Rear of TV
VCR
Connections
Video (yellow)
2 Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Cable Box
1 Optional connection
From cable
1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box.
2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack
on your VCR.
3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF
jack on the TV.
✍ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the
Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 22).
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 better 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.
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
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Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver
From cable/
Rear of TV
antenna
Satellite Receiver
1
Connections
Satellite
antenna
cable Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
3
1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver.
2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service 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.
✍ To watch video programs from your Satellite receiver, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
Optional Connection
❏ For better 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.
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
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Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR
Connections
Satellite Receiver
Video (yellow)
3 Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
5
1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver.
2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF
jack on your TV.
4 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.
5 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Optional Connection
❏ To view from the satellite receiver or VCR, select the video input to which your satellite
receiver or VCR is connected by pressing on the remote control.
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Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video (Video/Audio L(Mono), R)
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player
to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Player
Connections
Optional
connection Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Optional connection
❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow audio/video cable.
S-VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (YPBPR)
❏ If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (YPBPR/L, R), you can
improve the picture quality by using component video cables (480i only).
Rear of TV
PR (red)
PB (blue) Audio L (white)
Y (green) Audio R (red)
2 1
1 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the YPBPR OUT on your DVD
player to YPBPR IN on your TV.
2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.
✍ The YPBPR outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB, and CR or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so,
connect the cables to like colors.
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Connecting Headphones
Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Headphone jack is STEREO.
Connections
Connecting a Camcorder
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Front Panel
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
A/V output Video (yellow)
Optional Connection
❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO on the rear panel instead of the yellow audio/
video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; the audio cables must still be connected.
✍ S VIDEO is only for KV-24FS120 model.
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Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder)
Camcorder
(for playback)
1b
Rear of TV
A/V output
Connections
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
VCR (for recording)
2
1a
1 For video tape editing connect to the VCR the following sources (VCR or Camcorder):
a) Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first
VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR
b) Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your
Camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR
2 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on the second
VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
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Using Basic Functions
Setting Up the TV
After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your
channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and
program receivable channels.
✍ When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished; otherwise it will skip over channels that are
available. Perform Auto Program again to program receivable channels.
Initial Setup
Basic Functions
First please connect
cable/antenna
Auto Program [CH+]
Exit [CH–]
2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program, or press
to exit.
✍ The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.
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Quick Start to the Menus
The following settings are available in your on-screen menus.
✍ The menus illustrated in this manual are for the model KV-24FS120, and your on-screen menus may
look different.
Video: Vivid
Picture
Video
Brightness
Mode : Vivid
Picture Controls Color
Color Temp. : Cool Hue
VM : High Sharpness
Audio
Treble
Bass
Balance
Steady Sound: Off
Effect : Off
MTS : Stereo
Move Select End
Change your audio settings.
Channel Setup
Favorite Channels
Cable : On
Channel Fix : Off
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
Move Select End
Customize your channel settings.
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Menu Allows you to
Parental Control
Password :
Timer
Timer 1 : Set
Timer 2 : Set
Current Time
Set the clock on your TV and program
Basic Functions
scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and
Move Select End
Timer 2.
Setup
Caption Vision : Off Select closed captioning options, display the
Info Banner : Off name of the currect program and its
Video Label remaining time, label video inputs, adjust
Tilt Correction
Language : English tilt correction (available only for KV-
16:9 Enhanced: Off
24FS120), select menu languages, or run a
Move Select End
demo of the menus.
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Using the Menus
This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV.
Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus
PICTURE VOL CH
MODE
Move
MENU
Select
RESET SLEEP
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To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the “arrow” buttons (V , v , B , b) to move the
cursor. Pressing these arrows will cause the cursor to move in the corresponding direction.
Pressing center button will allow you to select an option.
Menus
1 Press to display the on-screen menu.
2 Use the B or b buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it.
3 Use the V or v buttons to scroll up and down through the features.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
5 For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that
menu.
6 Press to exit the menu.
✍ Press once to display the on-screen menu, and press again to return to normal viewing. If no buttons
are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds.
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Using the Video Menu
To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps:
Picture Controls Menu
Video : Vivid
To Display To Select Picture
Video Brightness
Mode : Vivid
Picture Controls Color
Color Temp: Cool Hue
VM : High Sharpness
Mode Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
Customized press to select it.
picture viewing Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Select for a standard picture.
Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.
Pro: Select for natural picture and sharpness.
✍ Press on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro).
Picture With the Picture Controls menu open, press V or v to select one of the
Control following option:
Picture: Press B to decrease the contrast. Press b to increase
contrast.
Brightness: Press B to darken the picture. Press b to brighten the
Menus
picture.
Color: Press B to decrease color saturation. Press b to increase
color saturation.
Hue: Press B to increase the red tones. Press b to increase the
green tones.
Sharpness: Press B to soften the picture. Press b to sharpen the
picture.
Color Temp. Use the V or v buttons to select from one of the following options:
White color tint Cool: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
adjustment Neutral: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm: Gives the white colors a red tint.
VM Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp clean edge (available
Velocity only for KV-24FS120). Use the V or v buttons to select from one of the
Modulation following options: Off, High, Low.
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Using the Audio Menu
To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps:
Treble Press B to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press b to increase the
higher pitched sounds.
Bass Press B to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press b to increase the
lower pitched sounds.
Balance Press B to emphasize the left speaker. Press b to emphasize the right
speaker.
Steady Sound Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
press to select it.
On: Select to stabilize the volume when changing the channels.
Off: Select to turn Steady Sound Off.
Effect Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
press to select it.
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Simulated: Simulates theater quality sound for mono programs.
Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
Off: Provides normal stereo or mono reception.
✍ Press to directly select Effect settings (Simulated, Surround, Off).
MTS Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
Multi-Channel press to select it.
TV Sound Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second
Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.
✍ Press to directly select MTS settings (Stereo, Auto SAP, Mono).
✍ If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output sound,
change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.
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Using the Channel Setup Menu
To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps:
✍ To use Favorite Channels: Exit all menus and press . Press V or v to move the cursor to the desired
channel number and press .
Cable On: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV
cable.
Off: Select if you are using a TV antenna.
✍
Menus
After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program. When Channel Fix is set, you
will not be able to use your Cable settings.
Channel Fix 2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection
through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate
channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s
remote control for channel selection.
Video 1: Select from available video inputs when you have
connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and
you want your TV fixed to it.
Off: Channel Fix is not set.
✍ You cannot use Favorite Channels, Channels Skip/Add, or Channel Cable with Channel Fix is set.
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Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels
Skip/Add or add new ones. Press b to open the Channel Skip/Add menu:
1 Use the V or v buttons to select the position of the desired channel,
then press .
2 Use the V or v buttons to select Skip or Add, then press .
3 Press B to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
✍ Pressing CH+ or CH- will skip over channels that have been skipped. You can still use the
--9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.
Menus
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Using the Parental Control Menu
To access the Parental Control menu, refer to the following steps:
Password :
In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further
access into Parental Control.
1 Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter a 4-digit password.
✍ Keep this manual in a safe place. If you forget your password, see page 33.
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Parental Control
Setting the Rating
You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options.
Parental Control
Lock : Off
Change Password
Country : U.S.A.
Menus
Changing your Password
1 Use the V or v button to move the cursor to Change Password and press .
2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 24.
✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate your
Lock settings, turn the TV off. When you turn the TV on, your Lock settings are restored.
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Using the Custom Menu
Before setting Custom ratings, see pages 24-25, “Overview of the Ratings,” for a description of
the available rating systems.
Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired
for your TV’s rating limit. See page 27 for U.S. models and page 29 for Canadian models for
more information.
✍ Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.
Menus
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United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options
For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating,
TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 29.)
Movie Rating
This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable
channels.
Rating Defined as Custom Rating
Movie Rating
G General audience TV Rating
Unrated: Allow
PG Parental guidance suggested
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned
R Restricted
Press to set Movie
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted rating
Movie Rating
G: -
PG : -
PG-13 : -
R: -
NC-17 : -
X: -
TV Rating
Menus
The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.
TV Rating
TV-Y: -
TV-Y7: - FV: -
TV-G: - Content
TV-PG: - D: - L: - S: - V: -
Age TV-14: - D: - L: - S: - V: -
TV-MA: - L: - S: - V: -
Press to block
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Age Defined as Content Defined as
TV-Y All children FV Fantasy violence
TV-Y7 Directed to older children D Suggestive dialogue
TV-G General audience L Strong language
TV-PG Parental guidance S Sexual situations
suggested V Violence
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA Mature audience only
✍ The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program
with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may
contain intense violence.
Unrated
You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.
Allow Allows all unrated programs Custom Rating
Movie Rating
Block Blocks all unrated programs TV Rating
Unrated: Allow
Allow unrated
programs
Menus
✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked:
emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs,
and weather.
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Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options
For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French
Rating, and U.S.A. Rating.
English Rating
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.
Rating Defined as English Rating
C: -
C Children C8+: -
G: -
C8+ Children 8 years and older PG: -
14+: -
G General programming 18+: -
PG Parental guidance
Press to set English
14+ Viewers 14 and older
Return Select End
18+ Adult programming
French Rating
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.
Rating Defined as French Rating
G: -
G General 8 an+: -
13 an+: -
8 ans+ Not recommended for 16 an+: -
16 an+: -
younger children 16 an+: -
13 ans+ Not recommended for
children under age 13 Press to set English
Menus
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages Return Select End
under 16
18 ans+ This program is restricted to
adults
U.S.A. Rating
For programs from the United States, see “TV Rating” on page 27.
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Using the Timer Menu
To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps:
Timer 1 and Use your timers settings to program your TV by day, time, duration and
Timer 2 channel. The timer’s duration is maximum of 6 hours. When the channel
Scheduled is fixed, it is not necessary to set the channel.
viewing With the menu open, set cursor on Timer 1 or Timer 2:
1 Press V or v to select Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press .
2 Press V or v to enter the desired day, time, duration and channel, then
press . The Timer status should be On when the Timer has been set.
Menus
✍ You can set the Timer to On, Off, or Set. Once the timer is set, you can turn it On or Off without having to
go through the settings. When you set Timer 1 or Timer 2, a red light on the front panel of your TV will
turn on.
✍ When you perform Auto Program, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared. Also, in the event of any
loss of power, Current Time and Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.
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Using the Setup Menu
To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps:
Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are
Vision broadcast with closed caption).
Closed- Press V or v to select one of the following options:
Captioning CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.
Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.
Off: Caption Vision is not activated.
Info Banner Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time (if
available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. Use
the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options: On, Off. Then
press .
Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the TV:
Label VHS, DVD, etc. When you press TV/VIDEO to switch inputs, the Video
connected Label will display on-screen.
Menus
equipment Press b to open the Video Label menu:
1 Press V or v to access the input you want to label and press .
2 Press V or v to choose a label and press .
Tilt Press b to open Tilt Correction:
Correction Press V or v to correct any tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press to
activate and return to the Setup menu. (Available only for KV-24FS120).
Language Display all menus in the language of your choice.
Use the V or v buttons to select desired language and press .
16:9 Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD.
Enhanced This is only available when the TV is in Video mode.
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Other Information
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see
“Contacting Sony” at the end of this section.
General
Problem Possible Remedies
I want to reset the TV ❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the
to the factory remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel.
settings The TV will turn itself off, then back on again. Release the
RESET button.
The TV is dirty ❏ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of
the cabinet.
I lost the parental ❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password:
control password 4357. After using the master password, you must create a new
password. You cannot use the master to unlock currently
blocked channels.
There is a black box ❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 31) and
on the screen no text is available. To turn off this feature, select Off in the
Caption Vision option. If you were trying to select closed
captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4.
There was a blackout ❏ Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV
or power outage, and front panel.
now the TV won't turn
on and the timer LED
is flashing Other Information
Digital cable box ❏ Be sure that you have not connected the digital cable box to the
does not work TV's jack. This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes.
❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a
splitter, as described in pages 9, you must use a special bi-
directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital
cable box.
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Remote Control
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot operate the ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.
remote control ❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).
❏ Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights.
I cannot change ❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from
channels with the the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to
remote control change channels.
I lost the remote ❏ You can use the front panel controls to access your menus,
control change channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs
(page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a
replacement, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part
Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents only).
Video
Problem Possible Remedies
No picture, no ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
sound ❏ If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a
few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the
problem continues, call your local service center.
❏ Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set it to TV;
when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2 or 3
(page 3).
❏ Try another channel to rule out station trouble.
Poor or no picture, ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 20).
good sound ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 20).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6).
No color ❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 20).
Only snow appears ❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (page 22).
Other Information
on the screen ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6).
❏ Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.
Dotted lines or ❏ Adjust the antenna.
stripes ❏ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some
electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can
interfere with TV reception.
Double images or ❏ Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.
ghosts
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Audio
Problem Possible Remedies
Good picture, no ❏ Press so that Muting disappears from the screen (page 3).
sound ❏ Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in
the MTS feature (page 21).
❏ Adjust your TV's volume.
Low or no audio ❏ Some cables boxes have volume level controls. Check and see if
(TV and Cable box) your cable box or cable box remote has a volume control.
Channels
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot receive ❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu (page 22).
higher number ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
channels (UHF) when the memory (page 15).
using an antenna
Cable stations don’t ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu (page 22).
seem to work ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
the memory (page 15).
Contacting Sony
Before calling our Customer Information Services Center, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 15). Please have
your TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual.
Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-
SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Other Information
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Specifications
For all models (except as noted)
Television system American TV standard/NTSC
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125
Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube
Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Remote Control RM-Y194 (1)
Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,
YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A
EAC-66 U/V mixer
KV-20FS120
Screen size Visible screen size: 20 inches (507 mm) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 21 inches (533.4 mm) measured diagonally
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front)
1 video, 1 audio (back)
1 YPBPR, 1 audio (back)
1 RF (back)
Outputs 1 headphone jack (front)
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 140 W in use
Less than 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D) 631 x 468 x 490.5 mm (24 7/8 x 18 3/8 x 191/4 in.)
Mass 25.2 kg (55 lbs. 9 oz.)
KV-24FS120
Screen size Visible screen size: 24 inches (598 mm) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 25 inches (635 mm) measured diagonally
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (back)
1 video, 1 audio (front)
1 YPBPR, 1 audio (back)
1 S VIDEO (back)
Other Information
1 RF (back)
Outputs 1 headphone jack (front)
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 165 W in use
Less than 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D) 718 x 526.5 x 480 mm (28 1/4 x 203/4 x 187/8 in.)
Mass 32.8 kg (72 lbs. 5 oz.)
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Index Timer
Video
30
20
MTS
16:9 Enhanced 31 Auto SAP 21
A Mono 21
Auto Program 15, 22 Stereo 21
Auto SAP 21 P
B Parental Control 24
Batteries Installation 2 Parental Control Menu 24
Brightness 20 Picture 20
C Picture Control 20
Cable 22 Picture Controls
Caption Vision 31 Brightness 20
Channel Fix 22 Color 20
Channel Label 23 Hue 20
Channel Setup Menu 22 Picture 20
Channel Skip/Add 23 Sharpness 20
Color 20 R
Connections Ratings
Cable and antenna 6 English Rating 29
Connecting a Camcorder 13 French Rating 29
Connecting a DVD Player 12 Movie Rating 27
Connecting Headphones 13 TV Rating 27
Connecting Your TV 5 U.S.A. Rating 29
Connecting a TV and Satellite Unrated 28
Receiver 10 Remote Control 3
Connecting a TV and VCR 7 S
Connecting a TV, Satellite Setup Menu 31
Receiver, and VCR 11 Specifications 36
Connecting a TV, VCR, and Stereo 21
Cable Box 9 T
Current Time 30 Tilt Correction 31
F Timer 1 and Timer 2 30
Favorite Channels 22 Timer Menu 30
Front A/V Panel (see TV Front Panel) 2 Troubleshooting 33
H TV Features 1
Hue 20 TV Front Panel 2
L TV Rating 27
Language 31 TV Rear Panel 5
M V
Menus 19 Video Label 31
Audio 21 Video Menu 20
Channel Setup 22 VM 20
Parental Control 24
Setup Menu 31 37
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User Guide
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