Connecting Additional Equipment 2-886-337-21(1) Operating Instructions KV-21FS120 KV-25FS120 © 2006 by Sony Corporation KV-21FS120/KV-25FS120 2-886-337-21(1)
User Guide KV-21FS120/KV-25FS120 2-886-337-21(1)
Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
Connecting Additional Equipment Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
Connecting Additional Equipment Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features........................................................................... 1 About this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ..................................
User Guide KV-21FS120/KV-25FS120 2-886-337-21(1)
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.
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. Batteries for the Remote Control MAD E IN MAL AS YA Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.
Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button A B MUTING DISPLAY MTS/SAP POWER TV/VIDEO C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 JUMP 0 ENT PICTURE MODE VOL CH 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 (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto SAP (Second Audio Program). 4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.
KV-21FS120/KV-25FS120 2-886-337-21(1)
Connecting Your TV 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-25FS120. The rear panel on your TV may not look exactly like those illustrated. Connections ✍ 1 4 2 3 Jack Description 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Connections Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: 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.
Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 Connections 1 VCR From cable/ antenna Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 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.
Connecting a TV and Cable Box Cable Box From cable 1 Connections 2 1 2 Coaxial Cable Rear of TV Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 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.
Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of TV 3 VCR Connections Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 2 Cable Box Optional connection 1 From cable 1 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. ✍ Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.
Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable/ antenna Rear of TV 2 Connections 1 Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 2 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 3 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. ✍ Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.
Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV From cable/ antenna 4 1 2 VCR Connections Satellite Receiver 3 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 2 3 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 4 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.
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 Connections Rear of DVD Player 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 Headphones Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Headphone jack is STEREO. Front A/V Panel 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 A/V output Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional Connection ❏ ✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO on the rear panel instead of the yellow audio/ video cable.
Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder) Camcorder (for playback) Connections 1b Rear of TV A/V output VCR (for playback) 1a 1 VCR (for recording) 2 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 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
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. ✍ 1 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. Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
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-25FS120, and your on-screen menus may look different. Menu Allows you to Video: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Color Temp. : Cool VM : High Basic Functions Move Select End Return End Select Make adjustments to your picture settings.
Menu Allows you to Parental Control Password : Move Select End Set rating limits on your TV based on a program’s rating or content. Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Select Setup Caption Vision : Off Info Banner : Off Video Label Tilt Correction Language : English 16:9 Enhanced: Off Move Select End End Basic Functions Move Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2.
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 MODE VOL CH Move MENU Select RESET SLEEP RM-Y194 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.
Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Select Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Color Temp: Cool VM : High Move Press v to highlight an option, then Mode Customized picture viewing ✍ Press Select Picture Controls Menu Video : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness End Return Select End . Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press v to highlight an option, then To Select . Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound : Off Effect : Off MTS : Stereo Move Select End 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.
Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Select To Highlight Press v to highlight an option, then Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels ✍ On: Menus Off: . Press V or v to move the cursor to the desired Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Select if you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program.
Channel Skip/Add ✍ Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels 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.
Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parental Control menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Select To Highlight Parental Control Password : Press v to highlight an option; then press . Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move Select End In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 ✍ 2 Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter a 4-digit password. Keep this manual in a safe place.
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. Move 1 With Lock highlighted, press Select End . If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: Child, Youth, Young Adult. 2 Use the V or v buttons to select the desired rating, then press .
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.
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.
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 suggested S Sexual situations 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.
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.
Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Press v to highlight an option, then press Current Time ✍ ✍ Menus Move Select Set your TV to the current day and time. Press b to open Current Time menu: 1 Use the V or v button to enter the day and time, then press 2 Press to exit the menu. End . You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 and Timer 2.
Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Press v to highlight an option, then press . Setup Caption Vision : Off Info Banner : Off Video Label Tilt Correction Language : English 16:9 Enhanced : No Move Select End Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
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 ❏ to the factory settings Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel. 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.
Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies I cannot operate the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights. I cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.
Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ Low or no audio (TV and Cable box) ❏ Press so that Muting disappears from the screen (page 3). Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS feature (page 21). Adjust your TV's volume. Some cables boxes have volume level controls. Check and see if your cable box or cable box remote has a volume control.
Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories KV-21FS120 Screen size Inputs Other Information Outputs Speaker output Power Consumption American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF FD Trinitron® tube 120V, 60 Hz Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y194 (1) Dipole antenna (1) EAC-65 U/V mixer (1) Connecting cables VMC-81
Index Timer 30 Video 20 MTS Auto SAP 21 Mono 21 Stereo 21 16:9 Enhanced 31 A Auto Program 15, 22 Auto SAP 21 B P Parental Control 24 Parental Control Menu 24 Picture 20 Picture Control 20 Picture Controls Brightness 20 Color 20 Hue 20 Picture 20 Sharpness 20 Batteries Installation 2 Brightness 20 C Cable 22 Caption Vision 31 Channel Fix 22 Channel Label 23 Channel Setup Menu 22 Channel Skip/Add 23 Color 20 Connections Cable and antenna 6 Connecting a Camcorder 13 Connecting a DVD Player 12 Connecting
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