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www.DataSheet4U.com 9-881-397-11 (1) KV-13VM40/41/KV-20VM40/KV-20VS40 KV-13VM40/41 KV-20VM40 KV-20VS40 Trinitron Color Video/TV ® Operating Instructions US Mode d’emploi FR Manuel de instrucciones ES G Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the video TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Printed in U.S.A. © 1998 by Sony Corporation Getting Started 1 www.DataSheet4U.com WARNING Precautions Safety • Operate the Video/TV only on 120 V AC. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the Video/TV and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Unplug the Video/TV from the wall outlet if you are not to going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Installing This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. • To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings. • Do not install the Video/TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Cleaning Clean the Video/TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet. Transport Keep the original carton and packing materials to use for safety transport of your Video/TV in the future. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your Video/TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse. Information You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Video/TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. This Video/TV receiver displays closed captioning in accordance with 15.119 of the FCC rules. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this Video/TV receiver for other private viewing of programs broadcast on VHF or UHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Note on condensation If the Video/TV is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the Video/TV, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the Video/TV. 2 Getting Started www.DataSheet4U.com Contents Getting Started Step 1 — Preparation .................................................. 4 Checking the supplied accessories ....................... 4 Inserting batteries into the remote control .................................................................... 4 Step 2 — Connecting the Antenna ........................... 5 Connecting an antenna ........................................... 5 Connecting an antenna/cable TV system ............ 5 Step 3 — Setting Up the Video/TV Automatically – AUTO SET UP ............................................................................ 6 Erasing and adding channels ................................ 7 Setting cable TV on or off ....................................... 9 Presetting channels – AUTO PROGRAM .................... 10 Changing the menu language ............................. 11 Step 4 — Setting the Clock ...................................... 12 Setting the clock automatically ........................... 12 Setting the date and clock manually .................. 15 Step 5 — Setting Up VCR Plus+* ........................... 16 Setting the guide channel ..................................... 16 Using the Video/TV before timer recording starts ..................................................................... 32 Checking the timer settings ................................. 33 Changing or cancelling the timer settings ......... 33 Recording using QUICK TIMER ......................... 34 Recording TV Programs Using VCR Plus+ .......... 35 Additional Operations Automatically Switching the Video/TV On or Off – ON/OFF TIMER ............................................. 36 Switching Off Automatically – Sleep Timer ................. 37 Selecting the Video/TV’s Cable Box Input Channel – CHANNEL FIX ........................................ 38 Displaying Caption Vision/XDS ............................ 39 Blocking Out a Channel – CHANNEL BLOCK ............. 40 Setting Your Favorite Channels – FAVORITE CHANNEL ................................................................................. 42 Searching Using the Index Function ...................... 44 Playing back to the beginning of each program – Index Scan ...................................................... 44 Locating the desired program – Index Search ........ 44 Enhancing Video Picture Quality ........................... 45 Adjusting the tracking automatically ................. 45 Adjusting the tracking manually ........................ 45 Reducing the Picture Noise ..................................... 46 Connecting Optional Equipment ........................... 47 Watching the picture input from optional equipment ........................................................... 47 Basic Operations Watching the TV ....................................................... 18 Switching the Video/TV on and off ................... 18 Selecting TV programs ......................................... 18 Adjusting the volume ........................................... 18 Muting the sound .................................................. 18 Switching quickly between two channels ......... 18 Adjusting the picture ............................................ 19 Adjusting the sound (KV-20VS40 only) ............. 20 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (KV-20VS40 only) ............................................... 21 Listening to surround sound effects (KV-20VS40 only) ............................................... 23 Displaying on-screen information ...................... 24 Watching a video input signal through the line input jacks ............................................. 24 Listening with headphones ................................. 24 Playing a Tape ........................................................... 25 Inserting a video cassette ..................................... 25 Ejecting a video cassette ....................................... 25 Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure ................................................................. 25 Resetting the tape counter ................................... 25 Playing a tape ......................................................... 26 Playing a tape repeatedly – AUTO REPEAT ............. 27 Displaying on-screen information ...................... 28 Displaying the tape counter ................................. 28 Recording TV Programs .......................................... 29 Recording TV programs ....................................... 29 Recording with the TV off .................................... 29 Recording TV Programs Using the Timer ............. 30 Setting the timer .................................................... 30 Additional Information Troubleshooting ........................................................ 48 Specifications ............................................................. 50 Index to Parts and Controls ..................................... 51 Video/TV set—front ............................................. 51 Remote control ....................................................... 52 * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are Trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. The instructions in this manual are for models KV-13VM40, KV-13VM41, KV-20VM40, and KV20VS40. Before you begin to read this manual, refer to the model number located on the rear of your Video/TV. Model KV-20VS40 is used for illustration purposes throughout this manual. Any differences in operation are indicated in the text, for example, “KV-20VS40 only.” Getting Started 3 www.DataSheet4U.com Getting Started Step 1 — Preparation Checking the supplied accessories When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you have these items