4-084-172-12(1)

Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions GB
• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

KV-TG21 M70
KV-PG21 M61
M40
KV-PG14 P70
© 2001 Sony Corporation
P40
A Getting Started
Step 1
Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.
b

Note
• Do not use old batteries nor use different types of batteries
together.

Step 2
Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8
(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.
Tip
• You can also connect your TV to other optional components.
(See E)

Step 3
Plug in the power cord, then press ! on the TV to
turn it on.
b

SELECT Step 4
Press SELECT and PROGR + on the TV at the same time
for one to two seconds to preset the channels
automatically. (See J)
PROGR
Tip
• To stop the automatic channel presetting, press SELECT.

SELECT
Step 5
Press SELECT on the remote until “LANGUAGE/ :
ENGLISH” appears on the screen, then press + or – to
change the on-screen display language.
B WARNING
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.
• TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC.
• Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections;
otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to
ground.
• To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if
you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid that leaks from the batteries touches
you, immediately wash it away with water.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the For children’s safety, do not leave children alone
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto
lightning storms. it.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
the TV to rain or moisture. qualified personnel only.

Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV. Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the Your TV is recommended for home use only.
TV as high voltages and other hazards are Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may
present inside the TV. Refer servicing and be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
disposal of the TV to qualified personnel. vibrations.
WARNING (continued)

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same

Do not place any objects on the TV. power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull

the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned
Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which off, it is still connected to the AC power source
can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV (mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.
stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not
bottom area of the TV. going to use it for several days.

C Securing the TV
B KV-TG21/PG21 only
To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV.

20 mm

3.8 mm
screws clamps band

Screw the band to the TV stand and to the

provided hole at the rear of your TV.

or

(1) Put a cord or chain through the

clamps.
(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar
and the other clamp to the provided
hole at the rear of your TV.

Note
• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.
D TV front and rear panels
TV rear panel
0

R L(MONO)

qa
qs

★
TV front panel
!
(MONO)
L R
SELECT PROGR

9 ★ 8 7 6 5 4 3 21

Button Function
1 ! Turn off or turn on the TV.
2 Remote control sensor.
3 1 Standby indicator.
3 Stereo/bilingual indicator. (KV-TG21M61 only)
3 Wake Up indicator.
4 PROGR +/– Select program number.
5 2 +/– * Adjust volume.
6 t Select TV or video input.
7 SELECT Select the desired item.
8 i Headphone terminal. (KV-TG21 only)
8 Earphone terminal. (KV-PG21/PG14 only)
9,qa t Video input terminal.
0 8 Antenna input terminal.
qs T Monitor output terminal.

* You can also use the 2 +/– buttons on the TV to work as the +/– buttons on the remote.
★ The R (audio input) jacks are available for KV-TG21 only.
E Connecting optional components
Connecting to the video input terminal ( t )

TV front panel
(MONO)
R
★
L

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied) Camcorder

TV rear panel

Video game
equipment

R L(MONO)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)

Audio/Video cable
(not supplied)
VCR

★
Note
• Do not connect video equipment to t (video input) at the front and the rear of your TV at
the same time; otherwise the picture will not be displayed properly on the screen.

Connecting to the monitor output terminal (T)

TV rear panel

R L(MONO)
Audio/Video cable Audio system
(not supplied)

★ VCR

★ The R (audio input) jacks are only available for KV-TG21 only.
F Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following
guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Symptom Solutions
Snowy picture, • Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
noisy sound • Preset the channel manually again. (See J)
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
Good picture, • Select the appropriate TV system. (KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/TG21M61
noisy sound only) (See J)
• Press A/B until the sound is optimal. (KV-TG21M61 only)
No picture,no sound • Check the power cord, antenna and the VCR connections.
• Press ?/1 (power) or ! (main power) to turn on the TV.
Good picture, no sound • Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
• Press % to cancel the muting.
Dotted lines or stripes • Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
Double images or • Use the fine tuning ("FINE") function. (See J)
“ghosts” • Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in use.
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
No color • Select the appropriate color system. (See J)
• Adjust the color level. (See K)
• Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
Abnormal color • Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.
patches Press ! (main power) to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it
on again to demagnetize the TV.
Teletext display is • Check the antenna cable and connection on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
incomplete (snowy • Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function. (See J)
picture or double • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
images).
(KV-TG21M61 only)

The 1 (standby) • Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press !
indicator on your TV (main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service
flashes red several center.
times after every
three seconds.

TV cabinet creaks. • Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
A "boom" sound is • The TV's demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a
heard when the TV is malfunction.
turned on.
G Specifications
KV-PG21M70 KV-PG14M40
KV-TG21M61 KV-PG21P70 KV-PG14P70 Note
KV-PG21P40 KV-PG14P40
Power requirements 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV

Television system B/G KV-PG21P70/PG21P40/
PG14P70/PG14P40 only
B/G, I, D/K, M KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/
TG21M61 only
Color system PAL, PAL 60, NTSC3.58 (AV IN), NTSC4.43 KV-PG21P70/PG21P40/
PG14P70/PG14P40 only
PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/
TG21M61 only
Stereo/Bilingual system NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I, D/K; KV-TG21M61 only
A2 Stereo/Bilingual B/G
Teletext language English, Arabic, French KV-TG21M61 only
Channel coverage
B/G VHF : E2 to E12
UHF: E21 to E69
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41
I UHF : B21 to B68 KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41 TG21M61 only
D/K VHF: C1 to C12, R1 to R12 KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/
UHF : C13 to C57, R21 to R60 TG21M61 only
CATV : S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39
M VHF : A2 to A13 KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/
UHF: A14 to A79 TG21M61 only
CATV : A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
8 (Antenna) 75-ohm external terminal
Audio output (Speaker) 3W+ 3W 3W 3W
Number of terminal
(Video) Input: 2* Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms * One input line available
(Audio) Input: 2* Output: 1 Phono jacks; 500 m Vrms * One input line available
i (Headphone) Output: 1 Stereo minijack KV-TG21M61 only
(Earphone) Output: 1 Monaural minijack KV-PG21M70/PG21P70/
PG21P40/PG14M40/
PG14P70/PG14P40 only
Picture tube 21 in. 21 in. 14 in.
Tube size (cm) 54 54 37 Measured diagonally
Screen size (cm) 51 51 34 Measured diagonally
Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 497 x 458 x 487 497 x 458 x 487 375 x 346 x 411
Mass (kg) 25 25 12

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

H Remote control
0 Button Function See
1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or –
qa 1 turn on the TV.
2 a Display the TV program. –
qs 2
3 JUMP Jump to previous –
qd
1 2 3 program number.
4 5 6 4 PROGR +/– Select program number. –
qf 5 2 +/– Adjust volume. –
7 8 9 –
6 SELECT Select the desired item.
- 0 JUMP
3 7 PIC MODE Select picture mode. K
SOUND 2 PROGR
MODE
4 9 +/– Adjust items. –
qg 0 Display on-screen
5 –
information.
qh
qa % Mute the sound. –
qj 6 qd t Select TV or video input. –

qk qf 0 – 9, ÷ Input numbers. –
7
FAVORITE
8 Timer operations
ql qj Set TV to turn on I
9 automatically.
qk Set TV to turn off I
TV automatically.

Sound mode operations (KV-TG21M61 only)

qg SOUND MODE Select sound mode. K
Stereo/bilingual operations (KV-TG21M61 only)
qh A/B Select stereo/bilingual M
mode.
Teletext operations (green label)
(KV-TG21M61 only)
8 x (red, green, Access a FASTEXT N
yellow, blue) menu.
0 Reveal concealed N
information
qs Display Teletext N
broadcast.
qd Stop Teletext display from N
scrolling.
qh Enlarge the Teletext N
display.
qj Display Teletext service N
contents.
qk Show TV screen while N
waiting for Teletext page.
ql FAVORITE Not function for your TV. –
I Setting the timers
You can turn on and off your TV by using the and buttons respectively.
Setting the Wake Up timer

\/1 1 Press until the desired period of time appears

on the screen.
1 2 3 WAKE UP TIMER:0H10M
4 5 6 (After 10 minutes)

7 8 9
- 0 JUMP

SOUND 2 PROGR
MODE

WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M

(No Wake Up timer) (After 12 hours)

The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you

have set it.
FAVORITE

2 Select the program number or video input you

want to wake up to.
TV

3 Press \/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want

the TV to turn off automatically.
The indicator on the TV lights up orange when
the TV goes into standby mode.

Setting the Sleep timer

Press until the desired period of time appears
on the screen.

SLEEP TIMER:30M SLEEP TIMER:60M

(After 30 minutes) (After 60 minutes)

SLEEP TIMER:OFF SLEEP TIMER:90M

(No Sleep timer) (After 90 minutes)

The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have

set it.

Notes
• You can also cancel the Wake Up and Sleep timers by turning off the TV’s main power.
• If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using
the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into standby mode.
J Presetting channels
You can automatically preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence
from program number 1, or manually preset desired channels and channels
that cannot be preset automatically.

Presetting channels automatically

from a specified program number

Number
1
4
2
5
3
6
1 Press SELECT until “AUTO PROGRAM” appears
on the screen.
buttons
7 8 9
-
SOUND
MODE
0
2
JUMP

PROGR
2 Press + or – once to enter the “AUTO
PROGRAM” mode.
The on-screen display will start flashing.

+ or – 3 the
Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until
desired program number appears on the
FAVORITE
screen.
PIC MODE
SELECT
TV
4 automatically.
Press + or – to start presetting channels

PROGR +/–

Presetting channels manually

1 Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM”

appears on the screen.

2 PROGRAM”
Press + or – once to enter the “MANUAL
mode.

3 the
Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until
desired program number appears on the
screen.

4 appears
Press + or – until the desired channel picture
on the screen.

5 3Totopreset
4.
other channels manually, repeat steps
Presetting channels (continued)

To change the TV system setting (KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/TG21M61 only)

If the picture or sound is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna
input) terminal
(1) Press SELECT until “TV SYS” appears on the screen.
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate TV system until the picture or sound quality
is optimal.
B/G I D/K M

To change the color system setting

If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna input)
terminal or the t (video input) terminal
(1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears on the screen.
(2) Press + or – to select the appropriate color system until the color is optimal.
AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC3.58 NTSC4.43

Note
• The color system “SECAM” is available for KV-PG21M70/PG14M40/TG21M61 only.

To skip program numbers

(1) Press PROGR +/– or the number buttons until the unused or unwanted program
number appears on the screen.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – once to enter the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode.
(4) Press PIC MODE to skip the unused or unwanted program number.
(5) Press SELECT to exit the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode.

Note
• To restore the skipped program number again, preset the channel automatically or manually.

To use the fine tuning function

The fine tuning (FINE) function may help to reduce the following problems:
incomplete Teletext display (KV-TG21M61 only), double images and lines moving
across the TV screen.
You can use the fine tuning function as below:
(1) Select the program number you want to adjust.
(2) Press SELECT until “MANUAL PROGRAM” appears on the screen.
(3) Press + or – once to enter the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode.
(4) Press to display “FINE” on the screen.
(5) Press + or – continuously until the above problems are minimized.
The + or – icon on the screen flashes while tuning.
(6) Press SELECT to exit the “MANUAL PROGRAM” mode.
K Customizing the picture and sound
You can customize the picture and sound by selecting the picture and sound
modes or by adjusting its settings.
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE to select the desired picture mode.
Select To
1 2 3
4 5 6 “DYNAMIC” view high contrast pictures.
7 8 9 “STANDARD” view normal contrast pictures.
- 0 JUMP

SOUND 2 PROGR “SOFT” view mild pictures.

SOUND MODE

MODE
SELECT Selecting the sound mode
+ or – B KV-TG21M61 only
FAVORITE
Press SOUND MODE to select the desired sound
mode.
PIC MODE
Select To
TV
“9 DYNAMIC” listen to dynamic and clear
sound that emphasizes the low
and high sound.
“9 DRAMA” listen to sound that emphasizes
vocals and background music.
“9 SOFT” listen to soft sound.

Adjusting the picture and sound settings

1 Press SELECT until the desired setting appears.

Each time you press SELECT, the setting item will change as follows:
PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE

BALANCE TREBLE BASS SHARP

2 Press + or – to adjust the item.

3 To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.

Notes
• “BASS”, “TREBLE” and “BALANCE” can be adjusted for KV-TG21M61 only.
• “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only.
• Reducing “SHARP” can also reduce picture noise.
L Adjusting the picture position
B KV-PG21M70/PG21P70/PG21P40/TG21M61 only
If the picture is slanting, you can adjust the picture position using the
“PIC ROTATION” function until it is optimal.

Slanting Optimal

Good mo
rning! Good morning!

1 Press SELECT repeatedly until “PIC ROTATION”

appears on the screen.
+ or –

FAVORITE 2 Press + or – to adjust the picture position.

SELECT The + or icon on the screen flashes while
adjusting.

Note
• To reduce the slanting picture, keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away
from the TV.
M Enjoying stereo or bilingual
programs
B KV-TG21M61 only
You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo
systems by using the A/B button.

When receiving a NICAM program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM
1 2 3 NICAM t MONO
stereo (Stereo sound) (Regular sound)
4 5 6

t
7 8 9
- 0 JUMP

SOUND 2 PROGR NICAM

MODE
NICAM MAIN t NICAM SUB t MONO
bilingual (Main sound) (Sub sound) (Regular sound)
A/B

t
NICAM
NICAM MAIN t MONO
FAVORITE
monaural (Main sound) (Regular sound)
t

TV

When receiving an A2 program

Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound)
A2
MONO t STEREO
stereo (Regular sound) (Stereo sound)
t

A2
MAIN t SUB
bilingual (Sub sound)
(Main sound)
t

Notes
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a stereo program, select “MONO”. The sound
becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
• If the sound is distorted when receiving a monaural program through the 8 (antenna)
terminal, press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen. To cancel the monaural
sound setting, press A/B again until “AUTO” appears on the screen.
N Viewing Teletext
B KV-TG21M61 only
Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which
allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and
news.
You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext.

To Do this
display a Teletext Press . Each time you press , the
page on the screen changes as follows:
a 1 2 3 TV picture Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV.
4 5 6 If there is no Teletext broadcast, “100” is
7 8 9 displayed at the top left corner of the
screen.
- 0 JUMP

SOUND
MODE
2 PROGR
check the contents Press .
of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents,
including page numbers, appears on the
screen.
select a Teletext page Press the number buttons to enter the
FAVORITE three-digit page number of the desired
x (red, Teletext page. If you make a mistake,
green, reenter the correct page number. To
yellow, access the next or previous page, press
TV
blue) PROGR +/–.
hold (pause) a Press to display the symbol “z” at
Teletext display the top left corner of the screen. To
resume normal Teletext viewing, press
or .
reveal concealed Press .
information (e.g., To conceal the information, press the
an answer to a quiz) button again.
enlarge the Teletext Press . Each time you press , the
display Teletext display changes as follows:
Enlarge upper half t Enlarge lower half
t Normal size.
stand by for a Teletext 1 Enter the Teletext page number that
page while watching you want to refer to, then press .
a TV program 2 When the page number is displayed,
press to show the text.
select a FASTEXT Press x (red, green, yellow and blue)
menu or the colored that corresponds to the desired menu or
boxes page number.
turn off Teletext Press a.

Note
• The FASTEXT feature can be used only when the FASTEXT broadcast is available.