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ble of contents Welcome! 5 Setting Up Connections 6 Connecting to outdoor antenna & Connecting to indoor antenna 7 Connecting to cable TV system 7 Connecting toa VCR 8 Setting up the remote commander 9 Setting cable TV nor off 10 Presetting channels 12 Available Features Functions 14 Setting the language preference 16 Adjusting the picture 17 Displaying Caption Vision 19 Specifying stereo or bilingual programs (MTS) 20 Customizing the channel number buttons 21 Listening with headphones 22 Additional Informa
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinity Color TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The instructions in this manual are for the models listed on the front cover. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of your TV. The KV-2190RS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “KV-2190RS only.
@F setting Up Connections Select one of the three ways to connect the TV to the antenna and/or cable system. It is recommended to connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system for better picture quality. Connecting to outdoor antenna Connect the antenna cable to the VHF-UHF antenna terminal. If the antenna cable cannot be connected directly to the jack, follow one of the diagrams below, depending on the type of cable you have. Notes » Do not use tools to attach the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal.
Attaching an F-type connector to the antenna cable F-type connector os mm {1/8 Antenna cable Connecting to indoor antenna W Except for Use the supplied dipole antenna and antenna connector. To attach the antenna connector, see “Connecting to outdoor antenna [BL.” After you've turned on the TV, adjust the antenna for best reception. Dipole antenna {supplied} Connecting to cable TV system If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, follow example BY. If not, follow example Bl.
Connecting to a VCR To connect the VCR to the TV, first check the model number of the TV and select the appropriate connection diagram below. For details on connection, see the instruction manual of the VCR. Before making the connection, disconnect the AC power cords of equipment being used.
Setting up the remote commander Install two size AA batteries (supplied) as shown. Match the + and — on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. «If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. + Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on it or let it get wet. » Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.
Setting cable TV on or off If the TV is connected to a cable TV system, then the factory setting CABLE ON is correct. If the TV is not connected, set CABLE to OFF. Note If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears automatically. 1 Press MENU. ‘The main menu appears. MENU BANI EXCITE OFF Use STH Exi iH] 2 Press A+ or Von the remote commander to move the cursor {™on the screen to SET UP. To select that function, press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears.
(2) Press select ON or OFF. ar By (3) Press RETURN. RETURN uss EIA) Exi EE) 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Presetting channels TV channels can be preset easily: first store all the receivable channels automatically, following the procedure below. Next, erase unwanted channels or add additional channels. Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press the remote commander to move the cursor (I) on the screen to SET UP and press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears.
Erasing or adding channels ‘1 Press MENU. . 2 Press select SET UP and press RETURN. 3 Press select CH ERASE/ADD and press RETURN. 4 To erase an unwanted channel: {1) Press CH to select the channel you want to erase. {2) Make sure the cursor (P) is beside ERASE. Channel to be erased CH ERASE/ADD ERASE #00 HENS Select the channel Ste at Si {3) Press RETURN. The indication appears beside the channel number, showing that the channel is erased from the preset memory.
GF Available Features Functions Note I "VIDEO" appears on the screen, press TV / VIDEO so that a channel number appears Selecting a channel directly Press the 0-9 buttons to select a channel. Or press ENTER after entering the channel for immediate selection. 06 ® ® eee i@e ly) Press CH until the channel you want appears. To scan through channels On Switching quickly between two channels Press JUMP. The channel you watched previously appears. Pressing JUMP again switches back to the previous channel.
Muting the sound Press MUTING. “MUTING” appears on the screen. MUTING To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press VOL +. Displaying on-screen information Use this feature to check your channels and MTS mode. Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. Setting the Sleep Timer The TV stays on for the length of time specified and then shuts off automatically. Press FLEES repeatedly until the time (minutes) wanted appears.
Setting the language preference WM For models 21TRST0/21RSTOCI2180RI2190RS 1f Spanish is preferred to English, the menu language can be changed. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press move the cursor () to ENGLISH and press RETURN. y RETURN ENGLISH use {EHH xi) 3 Press select LIFESPAN and press RETURN. (XY ol RETURN dn 5 A Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
Adjusting the picture When watching TV programs, the quality of the picture can be adjusted £o suit your taste. 1 Press MENU. 2 Make sure the cursor () is beside VIDEO and press RETURN. 3 Select the item to adjust. See chart on following page for details on results of adjustments. For example: To adjust brightness, press select BRIGHT and press RETURN. vie PICTURE KENMORE HUE seem ay COLOR Ed [a — SHARP Therese SNE Use tim Ex 13H RETURN BRIGHTNESS [= 4 Adjust the selected item: {1) Press adjust the item.
Description of adjustable items Stem Adjustment oo Press as to Press vto PICTURE Increase picture contrast Decrease picture contrast for vivid color for soft color HUE Make skin tones become Make skin tones become greenish purplish COLOR Increase color intensity Decrease color intensity BRIGHT Brighten the picture Darken the picture SHARD Sharpen the picture Soften the picture To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed.
Displaying Caption Vision W USA and Canadian models only Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision. To display Caption Vision, select either CC1, CC2, TEXT, or TEXT from the menu, CCl or C2 shows you a caption, that is a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CC for most programs.) TEXT! or TEXT shows you text, that is information presented using half of the screen. It is not usually related to the program. 1 Press MENU.
Specifying stereo or bilingual programs (MTS) MW For models 10] 21RS10CI2190RS The Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) feature allows you to enjoy stereo sound (MAIN) or Second Audio Programs (SAP) at your choice. The initial setting is stereo sound (MAIN). 1 Press MENU. 2 Make sure the cursor (P) is beside MTS and press RETURN. SET UP » HIS MAIN COI TEXT OFF Use FT Exi (00H 3 Press select MAIN, SAP, or MONO and press RETURN.
Customizing the channel number buttons Up to 12 channels can be assigned to a specific channel number. This feature allows the easy selection of your favorite channels using the on-screen men. For example, channel number button 2 can be assigned to channel 124. Assigning a channel number button to a favorite channel 1 Press MENU. 2 Press select SET UP and press RETURN. 3 Press select CH GUIDE and press RETURN.
Using the customized channel number buttons 1 Press CH GUIDE. The CHANNEL GUIDE menu appears showing channel number buttons and the corresponding channels. 2 Press a channel number button, DISPLAY or ENTER on the commander to select the channel you want. To cancel the CHANNEL GUIDE menu Press CH GUIDE while the CHANNEL GUIDE menu is displayed. Listening with headphones WN For models 10/205 10! 10 Plug the headphones into the headphones jack.
Specifications W For all models Television system American TV standard Channel coverage VHF: 1125 Antenna 75-night external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz except KV-14R1C/ 21RI0C/2IRS10C are 220 V, 60Hz W 1460R Screen size 13in. Inputs 1 video, 1 audio T4R10C only) Speaker output Ww Power consumption 75 W when in use 4W in standby 6 W in standby (KV-14R10C only) Dimensions 372 % 339 x 408 mun.
OF Additional Information Troubleshooting After trying the remedies below and the problem is not corrected, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Problem Adjustment Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound » Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. * Adjust BRIGHT in the VIDEO menu. » Check antenna/cable connections. Good picture, no sound. » Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. No picture (screen not lit), no sound + Make sure the parer cord is connected securely.
