Connecting Additional Equipment 4-100-519-21 Operating Instructions KV-20FA210 © 2003 by Sony Corporation
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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. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve.
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.
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Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features......................................................................... 1 About this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2 Front Panel Menu Controls .....................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. ® Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube. Dynamic Bass Response System — Enhances low-frequency sounds with a powerful subwoofer. New and exclusive from Sony.
Operating Instructions 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 your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus. Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once (may not work with older equipment). 3 TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV Antenna input. Your VCR power will remain on. 4 PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. to restore the sound.
Operating Instructions Button ✍ 4 Description ql Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus. Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press the center button to select or access an option. w; MENU Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to exit the menu at any time. wa CH (channel) Press when you want to change channels. If you lose your remote control, see page 40.
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control. Use the following procedure to program the remote control. 1 Check the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 6 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first. 2 Press ✍ 3 ✍ 4 5 6 ✍ . The and button will flash when you press .
Operating Instructions Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press To Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop or Search forward or backward Pause and Record Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button) 0 9 Select chapters Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop Pause Display the DVD menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu,
Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press To Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT GUIDE Display SAT Menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option Operating a Cable Box Press To Power on the cable box (SAT/CABLE green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Change back to previous channel 8
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment. TV Rear Panel AUDIO OUT 1 3 SUBWOOFER 4 AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) 1 5 6 2 3 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO UDIO Jack Description 1 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack.
Operating Instructions Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system 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-ohm cable (usually built in to newer homes). Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna” (usually found in older homes).
Connecting Your TV Dynamic Bass System Connection (Subwoofer) • • 1 Make sure to disconnect the TV before connecting the Dynamic Bass Response System. Only the supplied Dynamic Bass Response System unit should be connected to the KV20FA210 Sony TV inputs (SUBWOOFER +/-). Introduce the support pin of the Dynamic Bass Response System into the guide located on top of the TV.
Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV 1 3 SUBWOOFER 2 AUDIO UDIO 1 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) From cable/antenna Optional connection 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 Your TV TV and Cable Box Cable box 1 From cable/ antenna 2 Rear of TV 1 3 SUBWOOFER 1 2 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) AUDIO UDIO 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 your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5).
Operating Instructions TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of TV 1 3 SUBWOOFER 3 AUDIO UDIO 2 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Cable Box 4 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.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable/ antenna Rear of TV 1 Satellite receiver AUDIO UDIO Satellite antenna cable 3 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) 1 3 SUBWOOFER 2 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 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/VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
Operating Instructions Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver 1 From cable/ antenna 4 Rear of TV 1 3 SUBWOOFER 2 VCR Satellite receiver 3 AUDIO UDIO AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) AUDIO UDIO Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 2 3 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a DVD Player Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of TV 3 1 SUBWOOFER Rear of DVD Player AUDIO ( VAR/FIX ) AUDIO AUDIO Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
Operating Instructions Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) A/V output Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the jack on the front Audio/Video panel. Headphone jack is STEREO.
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.
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Video : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool VM : High Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Move Select End Return Select End Adjust your picture settings. Options Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound : Off Effect : Off Options Move Select MTS : Stereo Speaker : On Audio Out : Fixed End Return Select End Change your audio settings.
Using Basic Functions Menu Allows you to Parental Control Password : Move Select End Set rating limits on your TV based on program rating or content. End Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. End Select captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, select menu language, or run a demo of the menus.
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to Access Menus To Access Menus 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✍ Press to display the on-screen menu. Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the features. Follow the instructions on the screen. For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu. Press to exit the menu.
Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, use the following steps: To Display To Select Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Press f to highlight an option; then press Mode Customized picture viewing ✍ 24 Press . Move Select End Use the For f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Vivid: Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.
Using the Menus Picture Controls Menu (Video menu) To access the Picture Controls menu, first open the Video menu by referring to the following steps: To Display Video : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool VM : High To Select Press f to highlight Picture Controls, then press . Return Select End Picture: Press G to decrease the contrast. Press g to increase contrast. Brightness: Press G to darken the picture. Press g to brighten the picture.
Operating Instructions Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Press f to highlight an option; then press . Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound : Off Effect : Off Options Move Select End Treble Press G to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press g to increase the higher pitched sounds. Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower pitched sounds.
Using the Menus Options (Audio Menu) To access the Options menu, first open the Audio menu by referring to the following steps: Options To Display To Highlight To Select MTS : Stereo Speaker : On Audio Out : Fixed Press f to highlight Options, then press MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound ✍ ✍ Press . Return Select End Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Press f to highlight an option; then press Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels 1 2 3 4 ✍ 28 Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit. . Press F or f to move the cursor to the Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
Using the Menus Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Skip/Add Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 2 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then press . Use the F or f buttons to highlight Skip or Add, then press . 3 Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press 1 ✍ to exit.
Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parental Control menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Parental Control Password : Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move Select End The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password.
Using the Menus 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. Turn Parental Lock Off Move Select 1 Press f to highlight Lock; then press End . If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
Operating Instructions Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ ✍ Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password. Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected. Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings.
Using the Menus 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 35.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
Operating Instructions Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Block Blocks all unrated programs Custom Rating Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated : Allow Choose a category Return Select ✍ 34 End If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
Using the Menus 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.
Operating Instructions Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Move Current Time ✍ ✍ 36 End to open the Current 1 Use the F or f buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press 2 Press . to exit the menu. You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing ✍ Set your TV to the current day and time.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Setup Caption Vision : Off Video Label Tilt Correction Language : English Demo Press f to highlight an option; then press . Move Select End Caption Vision ClosedCaptioning Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning. Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
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.
Operating Instructions Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies I cannot operate the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. 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.
Other Information Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set it to TV; when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (page 3).
Operating Instructions Channels Problem Possible Remedies ❏ I cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when ❏ using an antenna Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup menu (page 28). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 19). ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 28). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 19).
Other Information Specifications Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs/outputs Optional accessories 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-Y180 (1) Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs 1 video, 1 audio (rear) 1 AUDIO OUT 1 S VIDEO 1 Dynamic Bass Response 1 RF System (Subwoofer) 1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio
Index A L Auto Program 19, 29 B Language 37 M Balance 26 Bass 26 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Menus Audio 26 Channel Setup 28 Parental Control 30 Picture Controls 25 Setup 37 Timer 36 Video 24 Mode Movie 24 Sports 24 Standard 24 Vivid 24 C Cable 28 Cable Box Connections 13 Operating 8 Caption Vision 37 Channel Fix 28 Channel Label 29 Channel Skip/Add 29 CODE SET button Definition 3 Operating 5 Connections Cable and antenna 10 Connecting a Camcorder 18 Connecting a DVD Player 17 Connecti
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