SONY

Trinitron ®Color TV
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Operating Instructions

KV-13M20
KV-13M 30
KV-13M31

KV-14R20
KV-14R20C
KV-14RD1

KV-20S20

KV-20S30 '....
KV-2OV60

KV-21SD1

© 1996 by Sony Corporation

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 TOp_event fire or shock 11an_ liquid t)r _oJid object
hazard, do not expose the IV falls into the TV, unplug it
to rain or moisture. and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it further.
Unplug the TV from the
wall outlet if you are not
going to use it for several
days or more. To disconnect
_o usE_SE_VhCE_LE
PARTS
LN_I_L the cord, pull it out by the
"Lf LF_SE_WICING
TO¢_AUFIEO
S_VlCEpEnSON_LL plug. Never pull the cord
itself.
For more safety information,
see the IMPORTANT
to alert the user to the
J his _} _nbol is intended SAFEGUARDS leaflet packed
presence of uninsulated with your TV.
"dangerous voltage" within the
Protecting the W
product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to • To prevent internal heat
constitute a risk of electric build-up, do not block the
shock to persons. ventilation openings.
• Do not install the TV in a
intended to alert the hot or humid place, or in a
This symbol is place subject to excessive
user to the presence
dust or mechanical
of important operating and
vibration.
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature Note on Caption Vision
accompanying the appliance. This television receiver
CAUTION provides display of television
When using TV games, closed captioning in
computers, and similar accordance with § 15.119 of the
FCC rules.
products with your TV, keep
the brightness and contrast Note to CATV System Installer
functions at low settings. If Article 820-40 of the NEC that
a fixed (non-moving) pattern provides guidelines for proper
is left on the screen for long grounding and, in particular,
periods of time at a high specifies that the cable ground
brightness or contrast setting, shall be connected to the
the image can be permanently grounding system of the
imprinted onto the screen. building, as close to the point
These types of imprints are of cable entry as practical.
not covered by your warranty Use of this television for other
because they are the result ot
misuse. than private viewing of
programs broadcast on UHF
or VHF or transmitted by cable
You are cautioned that any companies for the use of the
changes or modifications general public may require
not expressly approved in authorization from the
this manual could void
broadcaster/cable company
your authority to operate and/or program owner.
this equipment.

Safety Precautions Owner's Record

• Operate the TV only on 120 Record the model and serial
V AC (Except KV-14R20C, numbers located on the rear of
21R20C, 21RS20C, 21RS30C). the TV in the spaces below.
• Operate the TV only on 220 Refer to them if you call your
V AC (KV-14R20C, 21R20C, Sony dealer regarding this
21RS20C, 21RS30C only). product.
• One blade of the power Model Number:
plug is wider than the other
for safety purposes and will
fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to
Serial Number:
insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC I /
SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

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system with your TV. Outdoor antennas or cable TV
systems usually provide the best picture quality. m
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Connecting an Indoor, Outdoor
or Cable Antenna
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Connect your antenna or cable to the TV's VHF/UHF O
antenna terminal.
A VHF only 75-ohm coaxial cable

or
VHF/UHF
or
Cable
VHF/UHF
1
If you cannot connect your antenna or cable directly to the
TV antenna terminal, follow one of the diagrams below.
B VHF only 30g-ohm twin lead cable
or
UHF only
or
VHF/UHF
Antenna connector
(see Specifications on page 16 far models)

C 75-ohm coaxial cable

V.F _ "'€

and _UN_ VHF/UHF)

UHF _ _ (not supplied) =

300-ohm twin lead cable

Connecting to a Cable TV System g-,

Through a Cable Box
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If your cable system requires use of a cable box, make the

connection as shown below. ID

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Cable box
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Connecting a VCR

See your VCR instructions to set up the VCR. After

connecting the VCR to the TV, you will be able to do the I,Q
following:
s Watch video tapes
a Record one TV program while viewing another
Check the model number of your TV and select the
appropriate connection diagram.
Notes
• If your cable system requires use of a Cable Box, install it
between the antenna cable and the VCR.
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• For a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to
AUDIO L (MONO) on the TV.
• Connect your S-Video cable (KV-20V60 only) to the S-VIDEO
input on the TV. S-Video will override your standard video !ilia'
input, providing the most stable picture. S-Video does not
provide audio output.

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L'_(_ _ VHFI1JHF OUT S-V_DEO {

I / AUD_O-R
AUDIO-L
VIDEO I
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I@®@@l AUD}O-R AUD_O-LWDEOJ (Rear of'rv) AUDIO _ _ VIDEO

_ t--'_ (black) VV (yellow)

AUDIO _ _ VIDEO V

(black) V V (ye''ow) 1 Formodels

_/ Video Cable (not supplied) / with menD
"( | l inputs

AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO

(red) (white) (yellow) (red) (white) (yellow)

Video Cable (not supplied) _ For

with models
stereo
| inputs

| only

Connecting a Camcorder

KV-13M30, 13M31, 20530, 20V60, 21RS30C only

Use this connection to view a video tape from a camcorder.

_-_N VIDEO 2 INPUT ToOtpute

J_ [5 _ AUDIO R (red)
VIDEO _ _ AUDIO L (white)

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Notes
, For a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of the
camcorder to AUDIO L (MONO) on the TV.
• If you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural TV
(KV-13M30, 13M31 only), plug the audio connector into the AUDIO
input on the TV.
• You can also connect a camcorder to inputs on the rear of the TV
(all models).

Connecting an Audio System

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KV-20S30, 20V60, 21RS30C only

To listen to TV audio through a separate stereo system, connect
the TV as shown below. See page 11 to switch to the external
speakers.

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VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT I

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0-AUDIO-L{MDNO)VIDEO AUDIO IN L s=
System

R (red) OUT L (white)

(white)
Audio Cable
(not supplied) L__.___.J

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 ll_structions in this manual alt, bas__,don usill_ the lcmotc
control. You can also use the controls on the TV.
The menu illustrations are from KV-20M20. When features
found on other models are discussed, the manual lists the
models covered by that specific set of menus.
Note
• The menu disappears 90 seconds after you press a button, or
immediately after you press MENU.
• Refer to separate instructions for remote control pre-programming
(KV-20V60 only).

Inserting Batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the

+ and - on the batteries to the + and - inside the battery
compartment. With normal use, the batteries should last for
approximately six months. Model shown is RM-Y116. RM-Y117
uses one battery.

Notes
• Remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage
if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of
time.
• Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it
wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the
humidity is high.

Changing the Menu Language

Except Canadian models

If you want to view the menus in Spanish, you can change the
menu language.
1 Press MENU. MENU
The Main menu appears.

(2
2 Press _+ or V- to
move the cursor (1_)
to ENGLISH and press _ITEXT : COl
RETURN.
IpENd_ ISH
ENGLISH will
turn red.

Press A+ or V- to
select ESPANOL and t""$_ R) VIDEO
AJUSTES
press RETURN. _/TE×T: COl
_ESPANOL
ESPAIqOL will turn (
green.

4 Press MENU to return to the TV program.

Note
• Some parts of the Spanish menus will appear in English.

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 Setting Cable IV On or Off

If you have connected the TV to a cable TV system, set CABLE to

ON. If not, set CABLE to OFF.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor to SET UP and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to CABLE and (_ET UP
press RETURN. /'CABLE: ON
I AUTO PROGRAM
| CHANNEL ERASEIAOO
| CHANNEL BLOCK
I CHANNEL GUIDE
I _MENU

4 Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF. GET UP

,CABLE: OFF
5 Press RETURN. AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL ERABE/AOC
6 Press MENU to return to the TV CHANNEL BLOCK
CHANNEL GUIDE
program. DMENU

Note
• If the screen is black, the TV is set to a video input and you cannot select
CABLE. Press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears, then follow
steps 1-6.

Auto Programming Your Channels

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TV channels can be preset easily. First, you can store all the
receivable channels automatically. Later, you can erase unwanted
channels or add additional channels.

Notes
• If the TV is set to VIDEO, you cannot run AUTO PROGRAM. Press
TV/VIDEO on the remote control until a channel number appears.
• It is usually best to preset channels during the day when the greater
number of channels are broadcasting.
Press MENU.
MENU , IOEO
The Main menu appears. SET UP

25 Fc_]ITEXT: C[I

ENGLISH

Use _I _ Exit_

Press A+ or V- on the 'SET UP

remote control to move ,CABLE: ON

the cursor (1_)to SET UR (R) AUTO PROGRAM

Press RETURN. CHANNEL BLOCK
_._( CHANNEL GUIDE
L)_ CHANNEL ERASEIADD
The SET UP menu appears. I _MENU

Press A+ or V- to move the cursor to AUTO PROGRAM and

press RETURN.
AUTO PROGRAM appears on the screen and the TV starts
scanning and presetting channels.
When all of the receivable channels are stored, AUTO
PROGRAM disappears.
Note
• AUTO PROGRAM will tune in all of the channels in your area, including
some with weak or scrambled signals. They will appear fuzzy on the
screen. You can erase them using CHANNEL ERASE/ADD,
• Pressing any button on the remote control while AUTO PROGRAM is
scanning and presetting channels will cause AUTO PROGRAM to stop.

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Erasing or Adding Channels

After you run AUTO I_I{OGRAM, you call erase unnecessary

channels or add new ones.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press _+ or V- to select SET UP and press RETURN.
3 Press _+ or V- to select /SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM o
and press RETURN. bCHANNEL
ERASE/ADO
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_._( CHANNEL GUIDE
_MENU
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD f_'x_n) L)_ [ CHANNEL BLOCK
CABLE : ON
Llsev_I _j_] Exit_

Channel to
4 TO erase or add a channel: be erased

(1) Press CH +/-or 0-9 to select the

channel you want to erase or add. ERASE _1
ADD ""1
(2) Press A+ or V- to select ERASE
or ADD. _MENU [
Use (0-9) or (CH+I-) [
to select the chattel[

(3) Press RETURN. use'_

A+
F_ Exit
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If you are erasing a channel, the "-" symbol appears next to 70
the channel number. If you are adding a channel, the '%"
Q
symbol appears next to the channel number.
5 To erase or add other channels, repeat step 4.
6 Press MENU to return to the TV program. o

Note : 0
LO
• If you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the
same number is also erased or added.
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 Press POWER to turn the TV on.

Note
• If VIDEO appears on the screen, pJu_s 1 'v/¥ II31:L) st) th,d a _hamlcl numbc_
appears.

Selecting a Channel Directly

Press 0-9 to select a channel.

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The channel will change after
2 seconds, or you can press ENTER
for immediate selection. ©®
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Scanning Through Channels
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Press CH +/- until the channel you CH

want appears.

Jumping Quickly Between Two Channels

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Press JUMR JUMP

The TV switches from the current (-4"1 -)

channel to the previous
you watched.
channel that
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Pressing JUMP again switches back to the first channel.
Note
• You can only jump to channels you have selected with the 0-9 keys, or ba_ k to
the last channel you scanned.

Adjusting the Volume

Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.

UOLUME
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Muting the Sound

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Press MUTING. MUTING

MUTING appears on the screen. ('_

To restore
MUTING
the sound, press
again, or press VOL +.
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 Displaying Un-Scr_:_:n Intormdtlon
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Use the DISPLAY key to check the TV's Display settings.

1 Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY
The channel number will be
displayed. The TV will also display
the MTS mode if SAP, MAIN, or
MONO are selected (KV-20S20,
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20S21, 20S30, 20V60, 21RS20,
21RS20C, 21RS30C, 21SD1 only).
The MTS mode display disappears
after 4 seconds.

XDS ON will appear on the screen. If XDS _

(Extended Data Service) is broadcasting,
information will then appear on the screen _o_ r,_ _.
(except KV-13M20, 14PM1, 14R20, 14R20C, ,_m w_ s_
14RD1)
3 Press DISPLAY again.
CC1 ON (if selected) will appear on the screen for a few seconds.
Captions will then appear at the top or bottom of the screen.
4 To turn off Caption Vision or XDS display, press DISPLAY again
until DISPLAY OFF appears.
Note
• See page 13 for more information about Caption Vision.

Watching Video Tapes

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Press TV/VIDEO until the TV/VIDEO

correct video input appears.

2 Press PLAY on your VCR to view the video tape.

3 Press TV/VIDEO to return to the TV program.

Setting the Sleep Timer

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The sleep timer allows tile TV to stay on for a length of time and then
shut off automatically.
1 Press SLEEPuntil the time you
want appears.
Each time you press SLEEP, the
display moves between 30, 60, 90,
and OFF. SLEEP
(_ [ SLEEP 30

SLEEP appears one minute before

the TV shuts off.
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEPagain until SLEEPOFF
appears, or turn off the TV.

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Adjusting the Video Settings

You can adjust tile picture, hue, color, brightness, and sharpness of any
TV image.
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1 Press MENU. O
2 Move the cursor (1_)to VIDEO and press UIOEO l il
RETURN. I,,
PICTURE 111111111111,,,I
HUE ...... I,,,,,,,,/
COLOR IIIIIII ........ I
BR II_qTNESS ll111II ........ I
5t-_SS IIIIIIl,,,-,,, i
:)MENU |

u_',I_ E×_t
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feature that you want to adjust _'_m) PICTUREIHILIIIIIII.,,

and press RETURN. _:_ _ COLOR
HUE JiIIIIl,-,,,-
...... I ........

See the Adjustable Items chart for a _,.T.J(L_\_ _-BRII_-iTNESSIIIIlll

_SS IIIIIII ......
........ ,,
Press A+ or V- to select the lUIOE0
list of the adjustments you can make. _ DMENU
V÷
Use _. _] Exit F_----I A< I'0
0

4 Press _+ or V- to adjust the

setting of the selected feature
and press RETURN.
The new setting appears in the i!!
VIDEO menu. BR l GHTNESS
lllllllllllllIlllllllll ..........

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5 To adjust other video settings, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6 Press MENU to return to the TV program.

ADJUSTABLEITEMS
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Item Press A+ (R) to Press _7-(L)to

PICTURE Increase the contrast Decrease the contrast
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HUE Increase the green tones Decrease the green tones
COLOR Increase color intensity Decrease color intensity
BRIGHTNESS Brighten the picture Darken the picture
SHARPNESS Sharpen the picture Soften the picture

Restoring the factory video settings

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1 To restore the factory video settings, press RESET while the
VIDEO menu is displayed.
All the settings except PICTURE are restored to factory settings.

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 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs (MlS)
II I II _z ..... _lRlII

KV-20520, 20S21, 20S30, 20V60, 21PS1, 21R520, 21R520C 21R530C,

21SD1 only. Menus shown are for KV-20S20.
The Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) feature allows you to enjoy stereo
sound (MAIN), Second Audio Programs (SAP), or monaural sound
(MONO) when available.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor to AUDIO and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to MTS and press RETURN.
4 Press A+ or _7- to select MAIN, AUDIO
SAP, or MONO. (_t(R) P MTS: MAIN

5 Press MENU to return to _ _'_

the TV program. _TJ( _MENU

Llse v _ _] Exit _]

Choose To
MAIN Listen to stereo sound.

SAP Listen to bilingual and other programs.

MONO Reduce noise during poor stereo broadcasts.

Note
• The sound of non-SAP programs may be muted when SAP is selected.

Setting the Speaker Switch (SPEAKER)

KV-2OS30, 201/'60,21R530C only.

You can listen to the TV sound through your TV and a separate stereo
sytem, or switch off the TV speakers to listen to TV sound only through
the stereo.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor to AUDIO and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to SPEAKER and press
RETURN. MTS: MAIN

If you select OFF, VARIABLE and FIXED

will appear. See step 5 of "Changing Audio
AUD I0 1
Out Speaker Volume".
4 Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF.
5 Press MENU to return to the TV program.
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Choose To
ON Listen to the sound from the TV, or through the TV and a
separate stereo system.

through external audio system speakers ont'y.

Changing Audio Out Speaker Volume

KV-20530, 201/50, 21RS30C only.

You can control the volume of the TV program when you play the TV
sound through a separate stereo system.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor to AUDIO and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to SPEAKER and press RETURN.
4 Press A+ or _7- to set SPEAKER to OFF and press RETURN.

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 Move the cursor to FIXED or AUOIO
VARIABLE and press RETURN. bUARIABLE
FIXED
Your selection will turn yellow.
6 Press MENU to return to the TV DMENU

program. use_l_ Exit_]

Choose To
FIXED Adjust the volume with your stereo.
VARIABLE Adjust the volume through the TV.
Note
• Set the volume on your stereo low when switching front VAR to FIXED to
avoid overloading your external speakers.

Turning on Surround Sound

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KV-ZOV60 only
Use this feature to listen to TV audio in Surround Sound mode.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor (1_)to AUDIO and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to SURROUND and AUDIO
press RETURN. TREBLE
BASS
I1111/I........
I111111
........
BALANCE '"'"1 ........
4 Press A+ or _7- to set Surround MTS: MAIN
ON or OFF. _SURROUND:
SPEAKER: ON
OFF

Press MENU to return to the TV D MENU

Use_{_Exit_
program.

Adjusting Treble, Bass, and Balance

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KV-2OV60 only
1 Press MENU. AUB i0
_, TREBLE illil[I ........
2 Move the cursor (1_) to AUDIO and BASS II/llll ........
BALANCE ,",,'l,,"',,'
press RETURN. MTS: MAIN
SURROUND: OFF
3 Move the cursor to TREBLE, BASS, or SPEAKER: ON
D MENU
BALANCE and press RETURN.
Use _ _ {_Z_ Exit_

Choose 'To

TREBLE Increase or decrease high pitched sounds.

BASS Increase or decrease low pitched sounds.
BALANCE Change the balance between speakers.

4 Press Z_+or _7- to increase or decrease the setting.

5 Press RETURN to make other audio adjustments.
6 Press MENU to return to the TV program.

Restoring the Factory Audio Settings

1 To restore the factory audio settings, press RESET while the
AUDIO menu is displayed.

Blocking Out a Channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)

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This feature allows you to prevent children from watching selected

channels.
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the cursor to SET UP and press RETURN.
3 Move the cursor to CHANNEL BLOCK and press RETURN.

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 IVbove the uuJ>o_ to I or 2 a;id press CHANNEL BLOCK
RETURN. I. CH___
2. CH___
DMENU

Press A+ or q- to select the channel CHANNEL BLOCK

that you want to block. Press ,I. CH I0
2. CH___
RETURN.
_MENU
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the
second channel that you want to Select the channel.
block. Usevi_ Exit_

Press MENU to return to the TV program.

If you switch to the blocked channel, BLOCKED appears. The
screen is black and the sound is muted.

To cancel a CHANNEL BLOCK setting

1 Follow steps 1-4 above.
2 Press RESET.

Selecting a Caption Vision Option

Caption Vision options include CC1, 2, 3, and 4, or TEXT1, 2, 3,

and 4. CC1, 2, 3, and 4 show a caption or printed version of the
dialog or sound effects of a program. CC1 will be the setting for
most programs. TEXT1, 2, 3, and 4 show text information on half
of the screen. This text is not usually related to the program.
1 Press MENU.
Press z_+ or _- to
select [CC/TEXT: CC1] and uI_0
SET UP
press RETURN. b Fff_
ITE×T: CCl
ENBLISH

Usev l _ Exit_

3 Press A+ or _7- to select the caption type (CC1, 2, 3, 4, or

TEXT1, 2, 3, or 4) and press RETURN.
4 Press MENU to return to the TV program.
5 To view Caption Vision, press DISPLAY several times until
CC1, 2, 3, 4, or TEXT1, 2, 3, 4 ON is displayed, if broadcasting.
The caption will appear in a few seconds.
6 To turn off Caption Vision, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF
appears.
Notes
• Captions disappear for a few seconds when you press the MUTING
button.
• Captions may appear with a white box or other errors if you have poor
reception of the channel.

Customizing the Channel Number Buttons

(CHANNEL GUIDE)
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You can assign up to 12 of your favorite channels to CHANNEL

GUIDE locations and switch to them with the CHANNEL GUIDE.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press Z_+ or V- to select SET UP and press RETURN,
3 Press A+ or V- to select CHANNEL GUIDE and press RETURN.

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Pre_ i_i- IURN again to move the CHANNEL GUIDE I
cursor to the number pad. <
Q @ @ ,--- I
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5 Press _+ or V- to select a z
"CHQNNEL GUIDE I z
number on the CHANNEL GUIDE ® @ ® ,'--- I m
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(the button number will turn ® ® ® _MENUI
red) and press RETURN. @@® I c
The turns red. ®R ® I m
Buttons 0-9, DISPLAY (D) and
ENTER (E) are available for r-
CHANNEL GUIDE access. F
6 Press A+ or V- to select the _CHANNEL GUIDE l
channel that you want to assign @@@_la l tO
to that button, and press _ @ _MENU l
RETURN. ®@¢ I
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The TV will switch to that channel.
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7 Repeat steps 5-7 to set other channels.
8 Press MENU to return to the current TV program. o

To remove a CHANNEL GUIDE setting

1 Repeat steps 1-6 to select the channel that you want to
remove.
2 Press RESET.

Using the CHANNEL GUIDE

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Press CH GUIDE. CHANNEL GUIDE

The CHANNEL GU1DE shows Os ®1o ®13

button numbers and the channels @14 ®--- ®---
®--- ®--- ®---
assigned to them. ®--- ®--- ®---
2 Press 0-9, DISPLAY or ENTER on
the remote control to switch to
the channel you want to view.
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3 To cancel the CHANNEL GUIDE display without selecting
a channel, press CH GUIDE again.

Listening with Headphones or an Earphone

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Plug the headphones or earphone into the jack on the front of

the TV. Using headphones will turn off the sound to the TV
speakers. :if:
Notes
• To prevent hearing damage due to sudden or prolonged excessive iii
volume, do not set the volume too high while listening.
• If your TV is monaural, the monaural sound will be heard from both
5;
headphones, ILL

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 It yt_u ,uc h,_ m_ ,_ plobiem witJl ) t)_tJ 1 ¥, try the _u_:_tion_
below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Problem Suggestion
No picture, no • Make sure the power cord is connected.
sound • Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching
TV, set to TV; when watching video tapes, set
to VIDEO (page 9).
• Try another channel. It could be station trouble.

Poor or no picture, • Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 10).

good sound • Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu
(page 10).
• Check the antenna and/or cable connections
(page 3).

Good picture, • Press MUTING so that MUTING disappears

no sound from the screen (page 8).
• Check that MTS is set to MAIN or MONO
(page 11 ).
• Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO
men u (page 11 ). (KV-20S30, 20V60, 21RS30C
only).

No color • Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 10).

• Make sure that a black and white program is
not being broadcast.

Only snow • Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu

appears on (page 6).
the screen • Check the antenna and/or cable connections
(page 3).
• Make sure the channel is currently
broadcasting.
Dotted lines Adjust the antenna.
or stripes Move the TV away from sources of electrical
noise such as computers, microwaves, and
hair-dryers.

Double images Use a highly directional outdoor antenna

or ghosts or a cable. This problem is often caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings.

Cannot receive • Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu

higher number (page 6).
channels (UHF) • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that
when using an are not presently in the memory (page 6).
antenna

Cable stations • Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu

don't seem to (page 6).
work • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that
are not presently in the memory (page 6).

Remote control Batteries could be _,veak. Replace them (page 5).

does not operate • Make sure the TV's power cord is securely
connected to a wall outlet.
Move the T¥ 3-4 feet away from fluorescent
lights.

The TV needs • Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth.Never use

strong solvents such as thinner or benzine,
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 For all models (except as notedj
Television system American IV st,. _dard
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CA1 _,: t-_25
Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal k_r
VHF/UHF
Picture tube Trinitron tube
Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz
220 V, 50/60 Hz (KV-14R20C, 21R20C,
21RS20C, 21RS30C only)
Supplied accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Antenna connector (except KV-20M20, 20b20,
20S21, 20S30, 20V60)
Remote control RM-Y116 (1)
Remote control RM-Y117 (1) (KV-20V60 only)
Antenna dipole (except KV-20M20, 20S20,
20S21, 20S30, 20V60)
Optional accessory Antenna dipole (KV-20M20, 20S20, 20S21,
20S30, 20V60)
KV-f3M20, 13M30, 13M31, 14PMI, 14R20, 14R20C, 14RD1
Screen size 13 in., 14 in.
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (KV-13M20, 14PM1, 14R20,
14R20C, 14RD1 only)
2 video, 2 audio (KV-13M30, 13M31 only)
Speaker output 2W
Power consumption 75 W when in use
6 W in standby
8 W in standby (KV-14R20C only)
Dimensions 358 x 342 x 401 mm
(W/H/D) (14 1/8 x 131/2 x 15 3/4 in.)
Mass 10 kg (22 Ibs)
KV-2OM20, 21PMI, 21R20, 21R20C, 21RDI
Screen size 20 in., 21 in.
Inputs I video, 1 audio
Speaker output 2W
Power consumption 90 W when in use
6 W in standby
8 W in standby (KV-21R20C only)
Dimensions 522 x 477 x 471.7 mm
(W/H/D) (20 I/2 x 18 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.)
Mass 21.3 kg (46 lbs, 13 oz)
KV-2OS20, 20521, 20530, 201160,21P51, 21R$20, 21R520C,
21R530C 215D1
Screen size 20 in., 21 in.
Inputs/outputs i video, I audio (KV-20S20, 20S2t, 21PS1,
21RS20, 21RS20C, 21SD1 only)
2 video, 2 audio (KV-20S30, 21RS30C only)
S-Video (KV-20V60 only)
Variable Audio Out (KV-20S30, 20V60,
21RS30C only)
Speaker output 2W+2W

Power consumption 90 W when in use

7 W in standby
8 W in standby (KV-21RS20C, 21RS30C only)
Dimensions 522 x 477 x 471.7 mm (except KV-20V60)
(W/H/D) (20 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 181/2 in.) (except KV-20V60)
550 x 464 x 468.8 mm (KV-20V60 only)
(21 5/8 x 18 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.) (KV-20V60 only)
Mass 21.4 kg (47 lbs) (except KV-20V60)
23.4 kg (51 Ibs, 8 oz) (KV-20V60 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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