This document describes the Sony Trinitron® Color TV, specifically covering models KV-13M40, KV-13M50, KV-13M51, KV-20M40, KV-20S40, and KV-20S41. It serves as an operating instruction manual, detailing setup, usage, and maintenance for these television sets.
Function Description:
The Sony Trinitron® Color TV is a television receiver designed for displaying broadcast programs (VHF/UHF) and signals from external video sources such as VCRs, camcorders, and cable TV systems. It features a Trinitron picture tube, known for its high-quality color display. The TV supports both monaural and stereo audio, depending on the model, and includes features like Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) for stereo or bilingual programs (SAP). It also incorporates a closed captioning display (CAPTION VISION) in accordance with FCC rules, providing a printed version of dialog or sound effects, as well as station/network related information (TEXT) and program type/name/length/call letters (XDS). The TV can be programmed for automatic channel setup, allowing users to easily find and store all receivable channels. It also offers channel management features like skipping/adding channels and blocking specific channels. For convenience, a sleep timer and an ON/OFF timer are included, allowing scheduled viewing and automatic power-off.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Television System: American TV standard/NTSC.
- Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69, CATV: 1-125.
- Antenna: 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF.
- Picture Tube: Trinitron tube.
- Power Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz.
- Screen Size (Visible):
- KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51: 330 mm/33 cm (13 in.) measured diagonally. Actual tube size: 356 mm/35.6 cm (14 in.) measured diagonally.
- KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41: 508 mm/50.8 cm (20 in.) measured diagonally. Actual tube size: 527 mm/52.7 cm (21 in.) measured diagonally.
- Inputs:
- KV-13M40: 1 video, 1 audio.
- KV-13M50, 13M51: 2 video, 2 audio.
- KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41: 2 video, 2 audio.
- Speaker Output:
- KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51: 3 W.
- KV-20M40: 3 W.
- KV-20S40, 20S41: 3 W + 3 W (stereo).
- Power Consumption:
- KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51: 75 W in use, 6 W in standby.
- KV-20M40: 80 W in use, 6 W in standby.
- KV-20S40, 20S41: 90 W in use, 6 W in standby.
- Dimensions (W/H/D):
- KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51: 358 x 342 x 401 mm (14 1/8 x 13 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.).
- KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41: 522 x 477 x 479 mm (21 x 18 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.).
- Mass:
- KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51: 10 kg (22 lbs).
- KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41: 21.6 kg (48 lbs).
- Supplied Accessories: Size AA (R6) batteries (2), Antenna connector (except KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41), Remote control (RM-Y155 for KV-20S40, 20S41; RM-Y156 for KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51, 20M40), Antenna dipole (KV-13M40, 13M50, 13M51 only).
- Optional Accessory: Antenna dipole (KV-20M40, 20S40, 20S41).
Usage Features:
- Initial Setup: Guided "Easy Set Up Guide" for language selection and automatic channel programming (AUTO PROGRAM).
- Antenna/Cable Connection: Diagrams provided for direct antenna/cable connection (75-ohm coaxial or 300-ohm twin lead) and connection through a cable box.
- VCR Connection: Instructions for connecting a VCR to watch video tapes and record TV programs, with separate diagrams for mono and stereo input models.
- Camcorder Connection: Instructions for connecting a camcorder to view video tapes, with specific notes for monaural camcorders and TVs.
- Remote Control: Uses two AA (R6) batteries, with an approximate six-month battery life. Buttons include POWER, MUTING, SLEEP, MTS, DISPLAY, TV/VIDEO, JUMP, 0-9 buttons, ENTER, MENU, SELECT, RESET, VOLUME, and CHANNEL +/-.
- Menu Language: Option to change on-screen menu language to Spanish (except Canadian models).
- Channel Management:
- AUTO PROGRAM: Automatically sets all receivable channels.
- CHANNEL SKIP/ADD: Allows users to skip unwanted channels or manually add new ones.
- CABLE Setting: Toggles between CABLE ON (for cable TV) and CABLE OFF (for antenna) to receive VHF/UHF channels.
- FAVORITE CHANNEL: Provides quick access to up to five favorite channels, either automatically selected (last five viewed) or manually chosen.
- CHANNEL FIX: Fixes the TV to a specific input (e.g., cable box input or video equipment input) to control channel selection via the external device.
- CHANNEL BLOCK: Prevents access to designated channels.
- Viewing Features:
- Direct Channel Selection: Using 0-9 buttons, with immediate selection via ENTER.
- Scanning Channels: Using CH +/- buttons.
- JUMP: Alternates between the last two viewed channels.
- Muting: Mutes sound, with on-screen "MUTING" display.
- On-Screen Information (DISPLAY): Shows current time, channel number, MTS mode (STEREO/SAP), and closed captioning information (CC1, TEXT, XDS).
- Video Input Selection (TV/VIDEO): Switches between TV and external video inputs.
- Audio Features (KV-20S40, 20S41 only):
- Multichannel TV Sound (MTS): Selects between STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program for bilingual/other programs), or MONO (for noise reduction during poor stereo broadcasts). Direct MTS access via remote control button.
- Video Adjustments (VIDEO Menu): Adjusts PICTURE (contrast), BRIGHTNESS, COLOR (intensity), HUE (green tones), and SHARPNESS.
- Timers:
- SLEEP Timer: Programs the TV to shut off automatically after a set duration (e.g., 30 minutes).
- ON/OFF TIMER: Programs the TV for scheduled viewing, requiring CURRENT TIME SET to be configured first.
- Daylight Saving: Automatically adjusts the time for Daylight Saving (except Canadian models).
- Headphone Jack: Allows private listening, turning off TV speakers when headphones are plugged in.
Maintenance Features:
- Battery Replacement: Instructions for inserting and replacing AA (R6) batteries in the remote control.
- Battery Care: Advised to remove batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage.
- Remote Control Care: Advised to handle with care, avoid dropping, getting wet, direct sunlight, heat, or high humidity.
- Cleaning: Advised to clean the TV with a soft dry cloth, avoiding strong solvents like thinner or benzine, which could damage the cabinet finish.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common problems such as no picture/sound, poor picture/sound, no color, snow on screen, dotted lines/stripes, double images/ghosts, channel reception issues, and remote control malfunction.
- Customer Support: Provides a Direct Response Center phone number (1-800-222-SONY (7669)) for additional questions.
- Safety Precautions: Warnings against exposing the TV to rain/moisture, opening the cabinet (no user-serviceable parts), blocking ventilation openings, or installing in hot/humid/dusty/vibrating locations. Emphasizes using 120 VAC only and proper grounding for CATV systems. Cautions against permanent image imprinting from fixed patterns at high brightness/contrast settings.
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