Sony KV-G21L3 Service Manual ▷ View online
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KV
-G21L3
-G21L3
RM-883
Operations
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Using the Child Lock
feature
feature
Watching the picture
in wide mode
in wide mode
You can prevent a child from watching certain program
positions by using the buttons on the remote
commander.
positions by using the buttons on the remote
commander.
1
Select the TV program you want to lock.
2
Press SELECT until “CHILD LOCK” appears
on the screen.
on the screen.
3
Press + or – until “LOCKED” appears on the
screen.
screen.
Notes
•
To unlock the program position, repeat steps 1 to 3 as above
until “LOCKED” disappears from the screen.
until “LOCKED” disappears from the screen.
•
To prevent your child from unlocking the program position,
keep the remote commander away from your child.
keep the remote commander away from your child.
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+ or –
SELECT
SELECT
CHILD LOCK
LOCKED
You can adjust the display mode accordingly to fit the
programs to your TV screen size.
programs to your TV screen size.
Press WIDE/V-ZOOM repeatedly until the wide
display mode you want appears on the screen.
display mode you want appears on the screen.
TV
WIDE/
V-ZOOM
G o o d - b y e , J a n e
G o o d - b y e .
G o o d - b y e .
G o o d - b y e , J a n e
G o o d - b y e .
G o o d - b y e .
WIDE
V-ZOOM
NORMAL
Normal display
mode
mode
“WIDE” mode
“V-ZOOM” mode
Operations
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Adjusting the
picture
picture
Adjusting the sound and picture settings
1
Press SELECT until the item you want to
adjust appears.
adjust appears.
Each time you press SELECT, the screen changes
as follows:
as follows:
2
Press + or – to adjust the item.
3
To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Notes
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You can also use SELECT and VOLUME +/– on the TV to
adjust the sound and picture settings.
adjust the sound and picture settings.
• The on-screen display for BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and
SURROUND are available for KV-J21MF3 only.
•
SURROUND is only applicable to a stereo signal. When
receiving a monaural signal, please turn off SURROUND for
the best sound (KV-J21MF3 only).
receiving a monaural signal, please turn off SURROUND for
the best sound (KV-J21MF3 only).
If the picture color is abnormal when receiving
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
Change the “TV SYSTEM” (KV-J21MF3 only) or “COLOR
SYSTEM” setting or adjust the “COLOR” level in the on-screen
display until the color becomes normal.
SYSTEM” setting or adjust the “COLOR” level in the on-screen
display until the color becomes normal.
If the picture color is abnormal when receiving
programs through the video input jack
programs through the video input jack
Change the “COLOR SYSTEM” setting or adjust the “COLOR”
level in the on-screen display until the color becomes normal.
level in the on-screen display until the color becomes normal.
Note
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Normally set “COLOR SYSTEM” to “AUTO”.
If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
(KV-J21MF3 only)
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal
(KV-J21MF3 only)
Change the “TV SYSTEM” setting in the on-screen display until
the sound becomes clear.
the sound becomes clear.
Adjusting the sound
and picture
and picture
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SOUND
MODE
SELECT
PIC MODE
PIC MODE
Selecting the sound mode
p
KV-J21MF3 only
Press SOUND MODE until the mode you want
appears.
appears.
Each time you press SOUND MODE, the screen
changes as follows:
changes as follows:
Note on the SOUND MODE button (KV-G21L3)
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The sound mode feature is unavailable for your TV. Thus, the
SOUND MODE button on the remote commander is not used
for your TV.
SOUND MODE button on the remote commander is not used
for your TV.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE until the mode you want
appears.
appears.
Each time you press PIC MODE, the screen changes as
follows:
follows:
Note
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If you change the picture and sound mode after the following
adjustments, the adjustment changes in accordance with the
picture and sound mode.
adjustments, the adjustment changes in accordance with the
picture and sound mode.
SELECT
+ or –
SOUND
MODE
≥
MUSIC
≥
DRAMA
≥
SPORTS
≥
SOFT
PIC MODE
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
SOFT
High contrast
picture
picture
Soft picture
Normal
picture
picture
Emphasize
low and high
sound effect
low and high
sound effect
Emphasize
huge
audience
atmosphere
huge
audience
atmosphere
Emphasize
vocals and
background
music
vocals and
background
music
Emphasize
soft sound
soft sound
PICTURE
COLOR
BRIGHT
HUE
SHARPNESS
BASS
BALANCE
SURROUND
TREBLE
(Operative for
NTSC signal only)
NTSC signal only)
(KV-J21MF3 only)
Front of TV
MANUAL PROGR
COLOR SYSTEM
R
SELECT
TV SYSTEM
AUTO PROGR
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KV
-G21L3
-G21L3
RM-883
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
If you have any problems, read this manual again and
check the countermeasure for each of the symptoms
listed below.
If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized
service center or dealer.
check the countermeasure for each of the symptoms
listed below.
If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized
service center or dealer.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Noisy sound
/ Check the antenna.
/ Check the antenna connection on the TV
/ Check the antenna connection on the TV
and on the wall.
/ Check the TV SYSTEM setting
(KV-J21MF3 only).
Dotted lines or stripes
/ This may be caused by local interference
(e.g. cars, neon signs and hair dryers). Adjust
the antenna for minimum interference.
the antenna for minimum interference.
Double images or “ghosts”
/ This may be caused by reflections from
nearby mountains or buildings. A highly
directional antenna may improve the picture.
directional antenna may improve the picture.
No color
/ Adjust the COLOR level in the on-screen
display.
/ Check the COLOR SYSTEM setting.
No picture
No sound
No sound
/ Press POWER.
/ Check the antenna connection.
/ Check the VCR connections.
/ Check the power cord connection.
/ Check the standby mode.
/ Check the antenna connection.
/ Check the VCR connections.
/ Check the power cord connection.
/ Check the standby mode.
Good picture
Noisy sound
Noisy sound
/ Check the TV SYSTEM setting
(KV-J21MF3 only).
/ Reduce the TREBLE level or select the
“SOFT” sound mode (KV-J21MF3 only).
Good picture
No sound
No sound
/ Press VOLUME +.
/ Press MUTING.
/ Press MUTING.
TV cabinet creaks
/ Even if the picture or the sound is normal,
changes in the room temperature
sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Note on the remote commander
•
The supplied remote commander is used on several models of
the TV. If you do not find instructions for some controls that
are on the remote commander, that means your TV does not
employ the features of those controls, e.g. TEXT.
the TV. If you do not find instructions for some controls that
are on the remote commander, that means your TV does not
employ the features of those controls, e.g. TEXT.
Note on the TV system
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The TV SYSTEM button is not used on the KV-G21L3 model.
Notes
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When you switch on the TV, you may hear the “boon” sound
that is caused by the demagnetization of the TV. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
that is caused by the demagnetization of the TV. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
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The picture color may become abnormal if you change the
direction of your TV. To obtain the normal picture color, press
POWER on the TV to switch off the TV for five minutes and
then switch it on again.
direction of your TV. To obtain the normal picture color, press
POWER on the TV to switch off the TV for five minutes and
then switch it on again.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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KV
-G21L3
-G21L3
RM-883
2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL
2-2. A BOARD REMOVAL
2-3. SERVICE POSITION
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2 Two screws
(BVTP 4
×
16)
3
One screw
(BVTP 3
×
16)
1 Two screws
(BVTP 4
×
16)
A board
Lever
Lever
A board
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