Sony KV-20S90 Service Manual ▷ View online
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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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Other Information
Specifications
For all models (except as noted
)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
Trinitron
®
tube
Power requirements
120 V, 60 Hz
Supplied Accessories
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Antenna connector (KV-13M42 only)
Remote Control RM-Y156 (1) (KV-13M42, KV-20M42)
RM-Y155 (1) (KV-20S90)
Antenna dipole (KV-13M42 only)
Antenna connector (KV-13M42 only)
Remote Control RM-Y156 (1) (KV-13M42, KV-20M42)
RM-Y155 (1) (KV-20S90)
Antenna dipole (KV-13M42 only)
KV-13M42
Screen size
Visible screen size: 13 inches (341 mm) measured
diagonally
Actual screen size: 14 inches (356 mm) measured
diagonally
diagonally
Actual screen size: 14 inches (356 mm) measured
diagonally
Inputs/outputs
1 video, 1 audio
1 headphone jack
1 headphone jack
Speaker output
3 W
Power Consumption
75 W when in use
1 W in standby
1 W in standby
Dimensions
(W/H/D)
(W/H/D)
358 x 355 x 401.4 mm
(14
(14
1
/
8
x 14 x 15
7
/
8
in.)
Mass
10 kg (22 lbs.)
KV-20M42, KV-20S90
Screen size
Visible screen size: 20 inches (507 mm) measured
diagonally
Actual screen size: 21 inches (533 mm) measured
diagonally
diagonally
Actual screen size: 21 inches (533 mm) measured
diagonally
Inputs/outputs
2 video, 2 audio
1 headphone jack
1 headphone jack
Speaker output
3 W (KV-20M42)
3W x 2 (KV-20S90)
3W x 2 (KV-20S90)
Power Consumption
80 W when in use (KV-20M42)
90 W when in use (KV-20S90)
1 W in standby
90 W when in use (KV-20S90)
1 W in standby
Dimensions
(W/H/D)
(W/H/D)
522 x 477 x 479 mm (KV-20M42)
(20
(20
5
/
8
x 18
13
/
16
x 18
7
/
8
inch)
609.2 x 464.5 x 469.5 mm (KV-20S90)
(24 x 18
(24 x 18
3
/
8
x 18
1
/
2
inch)
Mass
21.6 kg (48 lbs.) (KV-20M42)
21 kg (46.2 lbs.) (KV-20S90)
21 kg (46.2 lbs.) (KV-20S90)
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Index
Index
A
AUDIO
menu
14
AUTO PROGRAM
17
B
Battery Installation
2
BRIGHTNESS
13
C
CAPTION VISION
16
CHANNEL FIX
17
CHANGE PASSWORD
23
CHANNEL SET UP
17
COLOR
13
Connections
Antenna/Cable
3
TV and Cable Box
5
TV and VCR
4
TV, VCR, and Cable box
6
Connecting a Camcorder
7
Connecting Headphones
7
CURRENT TIME SET
15
D
DAYLIGHT SAVING
15
DISPLAY 9
E
ENGLISH RATINGS
20
F
FAVORITE CHANNEL
1, 16
FRENCH RATINGS
20
H
HUE
13
L
LANGUAGE
16
M
Menus
AUDIO
14
CHANNEL SET UP 17
SET UP
SET UP
16
TIMER
15
VIDEO
13
MOVIE RATING
19
MTS
14
MONO
14
SAP
14
STEREO
14
O
ON/OFF TIMER
1, 15
P
PARENTAL CONTROL
1, 18
Password
21
Entering
21
Lost
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PICTURE
13
R
RATINGS
18
ENGLISH
20
FRENCH
20
MOVIE
19
TV
18
UNRATED
19
Remote Control
9
S
SET UP
menu
16
SHARPNESS
13
SLEEP 9
Specifications
Specifications
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