Sony KV-20S90 Service Manual ▷ View online
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Operating Instructions
Setting the RATING
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, you
should use one of the following preselected categories: CHILD, YOUTH
or YOUNG ADULT.
should use one of the following preselected categories: CHILD, YOUTH
or YOUNG ADULT.
1
Point the cursor to RATING and press
.
2
Using the
F or
f
buttons, select the desired rating and press
.
Using the CUSTOM menu
You should be familiar with the rating systems before attempting to set
CUSTOM ratings. Refer to pages 18-20, “Overview of the Ratings,” for a
description of the available rating systems.
CUSTOM ratings. Refer to pages 18-20, “Overview of the Ratings,” for a
description of the available rating systems.
1
In the RATING option, use
F or
f
to highlight CUSTOM and press
.
2
Using the
F or
f
buttons, select the desired rating category and
press
.
3
Use
F or
f
to select the maximum rating or content and press
.
4
Press
F or
f
to block () or unblock (
_ ) the rating or content and
press
.
Rating
TV will allow a maximum rating of:
CHILD
TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), G (Canadian models
only)
only)
YOUTH
TV-PG, PG (U.S. models only), PG (Canadian models only)
YOUNG ADULT
TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), 14+ (Canadian models
only)
only)
CUSTOM
Select to set more restrictive ratings, (see next
section).
section).
Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents will
be automatically blocked.
be automatically blocked.
Using the Menus
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Resetting your password
1
Use the
F or
f
buttons to move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD
and press
.
2
Follow the directions for, “Initial Access into Parental Control,” on
page 21, for information on changing your password.
page 21, for information on changing your password.
Information for Parents
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating
Press
on the remote control, then use the
buttons to enter your
password.
Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn
PARENTAL LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your PARENTAL LOCK settings, turn the
TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.
PARENTAL LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your PARENTAL LOCK settings, turn the
TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.
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Other Information
Other Information
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture, no
sound
sound
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for
If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for
more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect
the power cord to restore the TV. If the problem
continues, call your local service center.
the power cord to restore the TV. If the problem
continues, call your local service center.
Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO
(page 9).
(page 9).
Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (see
pages 21-23).
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly
into the remote control.
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.
Poor or no
picture, good
sound
picture, good
sound
Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 13).
Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 13).
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 13).
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Good picture,
no sound
no sound
Press
so that MUTING disappears from the
screen (page 9).
Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to
SAP (page 14).
No color
Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 13).
Only snow
appears on the
screen
appears on the
screen
Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP
menu (page 17).
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Make sure the channel selected is currently
Make sure the channel selected is currently
broadcasting.
Dotted lines or
stripes
stripes
Adjust the antenna.
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.
which can interfere with TV reception.
Double images
or ghosts
or ghosts
Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.
MUTING
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Operating Instructions
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. customers
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian customers only).
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. customers
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian customers only).
Cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 17).
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 17).
Cable stations
don’t seem to
work
don’t seem to
work
Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 17).
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 17).
Remote control
does not
operate
does not
operate
Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).
Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
The TV needs
to be cleaned
to be cleaned
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.
damage the finish of the cabinet.
Lost password
for PARENTAL
CONTROL
for PARENTAL
CONTROL
In the password screen, enter the following master
password: 4357. After using the master password, you
must create a new password, it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked programs.
must create a new password, it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked programs.
You lost your
remote control
remote control
You can use the control buttons on the front panel of
your TV. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a
replacement.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a
replacement.
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