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Connecting Additional Equipment
Grounding or Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna
system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA
and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA
and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.
Lightning
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power-line surges.
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power-line surges.
GROUND
CLAMP
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
User Guide
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
•
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
•
When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
damaged or frayed.
•
If liquid has been spilled into the set
or objects have fallen into the
product.
or objects have fallen into the
product.
•
If the set has been exposed to rain or
water.
water.
•
If the set has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.
•
If the set does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the set
to normal operation.
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the set
to normal operation.
•
When the set exhibits a distinct
change in performance — this
indicates a need for service.
change in performance — this
indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself
since opening the cabinet may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
since opening the cabinet may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician certifies in
writing that he has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
sure the service technician certifies in
writing that he has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition, and to so
certify. When the set reaches the end of its
useful life, improper disposal could result
in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition, and to so
certify. When the set reaches the end of its
useful life, improper disposal could result
in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.
Introduction
Trinitron
®
Color TV Features ............................ 1
Batteries for the Remote Control....................... 2
About this Manual .............................................. 2
About this Manual .............................................. 2
Connecting Your TV
Basic Connections................................................ 3
Connecting Additional Equipment .................. 4
Connecting Additional Equipment .................. 4
Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions
Using the Remote Control.................................. 9
Setting Up the TV Automatically.................... 11
Quick Start to the Menus.................................. 12
Setting Up the TV Automatically.................... 11
Quick Start to the Menus.................................. 12
Using the Menus
Using the VIDEO
menu .............................. 13
Using the AUDIO menu .............................. 14
Using the TIMER menu ............................... 15
Using the SET UP
Using the TIMER menu ............................... 15
Using the SET UP
menu.............................. 16
CHANNEL SET UP menu ............................... 17
Using PARENTAL CONTROL ....................... 18
Using PARENTAL CONTROL ....................... 18
Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................ 25
Specifications...................................................... 27
Specifications...................................................... 27
Index
.......................................................................... 29
Contents
Connecting Additional Equipment
1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron
®
Color TV.
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.
located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual.
The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-20S90 to
show the maximum number of features available. Differences in
operation or features will be indicated in the text, for example, “KV-20S90
only.”
show the maximum number of features available. Differences in
operation or features will be indicated in the text, for example, “KV-20S90
only.”
Trinitron
®
Color TV Features
Depending on your TV, some of the features you will enjoy include:
PARENTAL CONTROL
— A tool for parents to help monitor what their
children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.
FAVORITE CHANNEL — Instant access to your favorite channels with
the touch of a button.
the touch of a button.
Energy Star — A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.
Direct MTS — Allows direct access to changing your Multi-Channel
TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO,
with the touch of a button (KV-20S90 only).
TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO,
with the touch of a button (KV-20S90 only).
ON/OFF TIMER — Program your TV for scheduled viewing, (except
KV-13M42).
KV-13M42).
Trilingual Menus — Choose between English, French, or Spanish
menus (KV-20S90 only).
menus (KV-20S90 only).
Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus
without the use of a remote control.
without the use of a remote control.
Front A/V inputs — A quick connection for video games, camcorders,
or stereo/mono equipment (except KV-13M42).
or stereo/mono equipment (except KV-13M42).
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