Sony CRT Television KV 13M42 User Manual

4-081-454-21  
®
Trinitron  
Color TV  
Operating Instructions  
KV-13M42  
KV-20M42  
KV-20S90  
© 2001 by Sony Corporation  
 
User Guide  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating  
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
Note to the CATV Installer  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of  
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the  
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the  
point of cable entry as practical.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit  
into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, contact your dealer.  
If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it further.  
CAUTION  
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness  
and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen  
for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be  
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same channel can cause  
the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by  
your warranty because they are the results of misuse.  
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.  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.  
NOTIFICATION  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Protecting the TV  
To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings.  
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or  
mechanical vibration.  
Note on Caption Vision  
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with  
§ 15.119 of the FCC rules.  
Use of this television for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF  
or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require  
authorization from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of  
your TV.  
Trademarks and Copyrights  
®
ENERGY STAR is a registered mark.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product  
model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
 
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.  
WARNING  
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the  
installation, use, and servicing of the set.  
Use  
Power Sources  
For the set with a polarized AC power  
cord plug  
This set should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the  
serial/model plate. If you are not sure of  
the type of electrical power supplied to  
your home, consult your dealer or local  
power company. For those sets designed to  
operate from battery power, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only  
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to have a suitable outlet  
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized plug by forcing it in.  
Alternate Warning  
For the set with a three-wire  
grounding type AC plug  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-  
type power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the  
outlet, contact your electrician to have a  
suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding plug.  
Grounding or Polarization  
This set is equipped with a polarized AC  
power cord plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other), or with a three-wire  
grounding type plug (a plug having a third  
pin for grounding).  
Follow the instructions below:  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
Overloading  
Cleaning  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension  
cords or convenience receptacles beyond  
their capacity, since this can result in fire or  
electric shock. Always turn the set off  
when it is not to be used. When the set is  
left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet as a precaution against the  
possibility of an internal malfunction that  
could create a fire hazard.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth  
lightly dampened with water for cleaning  
the exterior of the set.  
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV  
set is continuous or frequent while the TV  
is operating, unplug the TV and consult  
your dealer or service technician. It is  
normal for some TV sets to make  
occasional snapping or popping sounds,  
particularly when being turned on or off.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through the cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts  
that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near  
water — for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in  
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,  
etc.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended  
by the manufacturer, as they may cause  
hazards.  
 
User Guide  
Never place the set in a confined  
space, such as a bookcase, or built-in  
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The  
set may fall, causing serious injury to a  
child or an adult, and serious damage to  
the set. Use only a cart or stand  
recommended by the manufacturer for the  
specific model of TV any mounting of the  
product should follow the manufacturers  
instructions, and should use a mounting  
accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer. An appliance and cart  
combination should be moved with care.  
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart  
combination to overturn.  
Do not place the set near or over a  
radiator or heat register, or where it  
is exposed to direct sunlight.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll  
over the power cord, and do not place the  
set where the power cord is subject to wear  
or abuse.  
Ventilation  
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.  
Never block the slots and openings  
by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug  
or other similar surface.  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
Grounding or Polarization  
This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the  
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
Antennas  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna  
system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD  
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS  
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage  
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA  
and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect  
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to  
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE  
Lightning  
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
 
User Guide  
When the set exhibits a distinct  
change in performance — this  
indicates a need for service.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions:  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself  
since opening the cabinet may expose you  
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
When the power cord or plug is  
damaged or frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled into the set  
or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician certifies in  
writing that he has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the  
same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in  
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
If the set has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
If the set has been subject to  
excessive shock by being dropped,  
or the cabinet has been damaged.  
Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs  
to the set, ask the service technician to  
perform routine safety checks (as specified  
by the manufacturer) to determine that the  
set is in safe operating condition, and to so  
certify. When the set reaches the end of its  
useful life, improper disposal could result  
in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified  
service technician to dispose of the set.  
If the set does not operate normally  
when following the operating  
instructions. Adjust only those  
controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may  
result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the set  
to normal operation.  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
 
Contents  
®
Trinitron Color TV Features............................ 1  
Using the Remote Control.................................. 9  
Setting Up the TV Automatically.................... 11  
menu.............................. 13  
Using the AUDIO menu .............................. 14  
Using the TIMER menu............................... 15  
Using the SET UP  
menu.............................. 16  
CHANNEL SET UP menu ............................... 17  
Using PARENTAL CONTROL ....................... 18  
Index.......................................................................... 29  
 
User Guide  
 
Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV.  
Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number  
located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual.  
The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-20S90 to  
show the maximum number of features available. Differences in  
operation or features will be indicated in the text, for example, KV-20S90  
only.”  
Trinitron® Color TV Features  
Depending on your TV, some of the features you will enjoy include:  
PARENTAL CONTROLA tool for parents to help monitor what their  
children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.  
FAVORITE CHANNEL Instant access to your favorite channels with  
the touch of a button.  
Energy Star A recognized symbol of energy efficiency.  
Direct MTS Allows direct access to changing your Multi-Channel  
TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO,  
with the touch of a button (KV-20S90 only).  
ON/OFF TIMER Program your TV for scheduled viewing, (except  
KV-13M42).  
Trilingual Menus Choose between English, French, or Spanish  
menus (KV-20S90 only).  
Front Panel Controls Allows access to the on-screen menus  
without the use of a remote control.  
Front A/V inputs A quick connection for video games, camcorders,  
or stereo/mono equipment (except KV-13M42).  
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Operating Instructions  
Batteries for the Remote Control  
Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the  
following illustration as a guide.  
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote  
control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out.  
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.  
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 or  
camcorder. Once youre connected, follow the instructions to learn how  
to use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.  
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Connecting Your TV  
Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section  
covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may  
be connecting.  
Basic Connections  
TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable  
Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the  
connections below:  
If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, it will be necessary to  
adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.  
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Operating Instructions  
Connecting Additional Equipment  
TV and VCR  
Rear of TV  
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
1
2
Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to  
the IN jack on your VCR.  
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your  
VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.  
To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as  
set on the rear of your VCR).  
Optional Connection  
If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture  
quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO  
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
You can use the  
inputs.  
button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO  
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Connecting Your TV  
TV and Cable Box  
Cable Box  
Rear of TV  
1
2
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 IN jack on the TV.  
To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set  
on the rear panel of your cable box) and use the cable boxs remote control to  
change channels.  
If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you  
should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel  
3 or 4, (see page 17).  
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Operating Instructions  
TV, VCR, and Cable box  
Rear of TV  
3
VCR  
Cable Box  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
3
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 IN jack on your VCR.  
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from OUT on your VCR to  
VHF/UHF jack on your TV.  
If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you  
should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature by setting your TV to channel  
3 or 4, (see page 17).  
Optional Connection  
If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture  
quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO  
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
You can use the  
inputs.  
button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO  
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Connecting Your TV  
Connecting a Camcorder  
Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.  
A/V output  
Front A/V Panel  
For model KV-13M42, this connection can be made to the Audio/Video input  
located on the rear of the TV.  
Connecting Headphones  
Connect your headphones to the  
jack on the front of your TV.  
Front A/V Panel  
VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R  
VIDEO INPUT  
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Using the Remote Control and  
Basic Functions  
This section shows you how to use more advanced buttons on the remote control  
and how to use the on-screen menus..  
Button Description  
Press when you want to turn the TV on  
and off.  
Turns the TV off automatically in  
approximately 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Cancel  
MUTING  
MTS  
POWER  
by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.  
SLEEP  
Instantly turns off the sound. Press again  
or press  
to restore sound.  
Cycles through the available video inputs.  
Press once to show current time, (if set)  
and channel number. Press again to  
activate CAPTION VISION settings, if  
available. To cancel, press again until  
DISPLAY OFF appears.  
JUMP  
ENTER  
MENU  
Cycles through the Multi-Channel TV  
Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP  
(Second Audio Programming) and  
MONO, (KV-20S90 only).  
RESET  
VOL  
SELECT  
CH  
Press for channel selection, the channel  
will change after 2 seconds.  
0
9
RM-Y155  
Press after selecting a channel using the  
0
9
buttons to immediately activate  
TV  
selection.  
Alternates back and forth between the last  
two channels selected with the  
0
9
buttons.  
Displays the on-screen menu. Press again  
to exit the menu at any time.  
Activates highlighted selections in the  
on-screen menu.  
The remote control shown (RM-Y155) is for KV-20S90. For KV-13M42 and  
KV-20M42 models, your remote control does not have the MTS button.  
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Operating Instructions  
Moves the cursor in the on-screen menu.  
Press to restore factory settings while in  
the on-screen menu.  
Press when you want to change channels.  
Press when you want to adjust the volume.  
If you lost your remote control, see page 26  
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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions  
Setting Up the TV Automatically  
After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO  
PROGRAM to set up your channels, (KV-13M42, see page 17 for  
information on AUTO PROGRAM).  
For models KV-20M42, KV-20S90 only  
1
Press  
to turn on the TV, the Initial setup screen appears.  
(U.S. models only) (Canadian models only)  
2
3
Make your language selection, the on-screen menus will change to  
reflect your choice.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue AUTO SET UP or for a  
DEMO of the menus.  
For U.S. models only  
4
Press to operate the on-screen menus without the remote  
control. Follow the on-screen instructions to make adjustments to  
your TV settings.  
To perform Auto Setup again  
Press the  
steps 2-4.  
and  
buttons on the front panel of the TV and follow  
To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on. Then, while pressing the  
button on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. The TV will turn  
itself off, then back on, the original settings will be restored.  
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Operating Instructions  
Quick Start to the Menus  
The following settings are available in your on-screen menus:  
Menu  
Allows you to  
Make adjustments to your  
picture settings.  
Choose from available audio  
features, such as Multi-  
Channel Sound, (KV-20S90  
only).  
Set the clock on your TV  
(CURRENT TIME SET) and  
program scheduled viewing  
(ON/OFF TIMER)  
(Except KV-13M42).  
The CHANNEL SET UP  
menu is a sub-menu that  
provides further options for  
setting up your channels.  
Program your channels, set  
TV rating, or select menu  
language.  
The menus shown are for KV-20S90. Your menus may not look like those  
illustrated.  
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Using the Menus  
This chapter shows the options available for setting up and adjusting  
your TV.  
To access a menu  
1
2
3
Press  
Use the F or f buttons to highlight a menu.  
Press to access the menu.  
.
Using the VIDEO  
menu  
Item  
Press f to  
Press F to  
PICTURE  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
Decrease picture contrast  
Darken the picture  
Increase picture contrast  
Brighten the picture  
Increase color saturation  
Increase the green tones  
Sharpen the picture  
Decrease color intensity  
Increase the red tones  
Soften the picture  
HUE  
SHARPNESS  
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Operating Instructions  
Using the AUDIO menu  
KV-20S90 only  
MTS  
STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.  
Multi-Channel  
TV Sound  
SAP: Listen to bilingual or other Second Audio Programs  
(SAP).  
MONO: Select to reduce noise in areas with poor reception.  
If your TV is set to SAP, all non-SAP programs will be muted. If your TV does  
not have sound, check your AUDIO settings.  
For direct MTS settings, press the  
button on your remote control.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the TIMER  
menu  
Except KV-13M42  
DAYLIGHT  
SAVING  
YES: Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Savings.  
NO: Select in fall at the end of Daylight Savings.  
CURRENT  
TIME SET  
With the menu open:  
1 Press  
.
2 Press F or f to cycle through the days, then press  
.
3 Press F or f until the current hour is displayed, then  
press  
4 Press F or f until the current minute is displayed, then  
press  
.
.
ON/OFF TIMER  
Scheduled  
viewing  
CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before the  
ON/OFF TIMER is available.  
With the menu open:  
1 Press  
2 Press F or f until the desired day or range of days is  
displayed, then press  
3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on by  
pressing F or f and the , (for hour and minutes).  
.
.
4 Press F or f to set the duration, up to 6 hours, then press  
.
5 Press F or f to set the channel and press  
.
When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be  
cleared.  
Any loss of power will cause the ON/OFF TIMER settings to be cleared.  
When the ON/OFF TIMER is programmed, the light on the front of your TV will  
be turned on.  
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Operating Instructions  
Using the SET UP  
menu  
PARENTAL  
CONTROL  
The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several  
options for programming the TV to block shows based on their  
rating, (see page 18).  
FAVORITE  
CHANNEL  
Quick access  
to favorite  
With the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu open:  
1 Press  
.
2 Use the F or f buttons to select AUTO or MANUAL,  
(selecting AUTO will display the last five channels accessed  
channels  
by the  
buttons).  
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9
3 Select the position (1-5) where you want to program a  
channel. Then press  
4 Using the F or f buttons, select the desired channel.  
5 Press , the TV will change to the channel entered.  
.
To use FAVORITE CHANNEL, exit all menus and press . A window picture  
will display your favorite channel numbers. Move the cursor to a channel  
number and press to view.  
CAPTION  
VISION  
CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a  
program.  
Closed-  
captioning  
TEXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.  
XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the  
network and current program, if available.  
Press the  
button to activate your CAPTION VISION setting.  
LANGUAGE  
Display all menus in your language of choice.  
1 Point cursor at LANGUAGE and press  
2 Using the F or f buttons, highlight the desired language and  
press  
.
.
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Using the Menus  
CHANNEL SET UP menu  
CABLE  
ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV  
cable.  
OFF: Select if you are using an antenna.  
After changing your CABLE settings, you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM.  
CHANNEL FIX  
2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection  
through a cable box. Select the appropriate channel  
(usually 3 or 4) and use the cable boxs remote control for  
channel selection.  
VIDEO: Select from available inputs when you have  
connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you  
want your TV fixed to it.  
FAVORITE CHANNEL cannot be used when CHANNEL FIX is set.  
AUTO  
Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your TV. It  
PROGRAM  
will cycle through all available channels and program any  
receivable channels.  
CHANNEL  
SKIP/ADD  
Use this feature after you run AUTO PROGRAM to skip  
unwanted channels or add new ones.  
0
9
1 Use the  
channel.  
2 Press  
or CH +/- buttons to access the desired  
ito SKIP or ADD (only one option will be  
available).  
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Operating Instructions  
Using PARENTAL CONTROL  
The PARENTAL CONTROL feature is designed to help parents monitor  
what their children watch on television. This section shows you the  
different rating systems available and how to set your TVs rating.  
Overview of the Ratings  
Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be  
ready to set your TVs rating.  
TV RATINGS  
The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and  
content-based.  
Age  
Content  
Age  
Defined as  
Contents Defined as  
TV-Y  
All children  
FV  
D
FantasyViolence  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
Directed to older children  
General audience  
Suggestive  
dialogue  
L
S
V
Strong language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
Parental Guidance  
suggested  
TV-14  
Parents Strongly  
cautioned  
TV-MA  
Mature Audience only  
The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based  
rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain  
moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more  
intense violence.  
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Using the Menus  
MOVIE RATINGS  
(U.S. models only)  
This system defines the rating levels of movies shown on the big screen  
and those on prime cable channels.  
Rating  
G
Defined as  
General audience  
PG  
Parental Guidance suggested  
Parents Strongly cautioned  
Restricted  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
No one 17 and under admitted  
Adult audience only  
UNRATED  
(U.S. models only)  
You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not  
rated.  
Rating  
Defined as  
VIEW ALL  
No block  
BLOCK  
TV  
Block all unrated TV  
programs  
BLOCK  
MOVIE  
Block all unrated movies  
BLOCK  
ALL  
Block all unrated  
programming  
If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware the following  
programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports,  
news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.  
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Operating Instructions  
ENGLISH RATINGS  
(Canadian models only)  
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.  
Rating  
C
Defined as  
Children  
C8+  
G
Children 8 years and older  
General programming  
Parental Guidance  
Viewers 14 and older  
Adult programming  
PG  
14+  
18+  
FRENCH RATINGS  
(Canadian models only)  
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.  
Rating  
G
Defined as  
General  
8 ans+  
Not recommended for younger  
children  
13 ans+  
Not recommended for children  
under age 13  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for ages under 16  
This program is restricted to adults  
U.S.A. RATINGS  
(Canadian models only)  
For programs from the United States. Please see, TV RATINGSon  
page 18 for information on U.S.A. RATINGS.  
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Using the Menus  
Initial access into PARENTAL CONTROL  
1
In the SET UP  
and press  
menu, point the cursor to PARENTAL CONTROL  
, (you will be asked to set 4-digit password for any  
future access into PARENTAL CONTROL).  
0
9
2
Press  
, then use the  
buttons to enter a 4-digit password.  
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. In the event that you forget your  
password, please see page 26.  
3
Confirm your password by entering it again.  
Once your password is set correctly, you will be taken into the  
PARENTAL CONTROL menu.  
Activating PARENTAL LOCK  
In order to change the RATING, you will need to set PARENTAL LOCK  
to ON.  
1
2
Point the cursor to PARENTAL LOCK and press  
.
Using the F or f buttons, highlight ON and press  
to activate.  
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Operating Instructions  
Setting the RATING  
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, you  
should use one of the following preselected categories: CHILD, YOUTH  
or YOUNG ADULT.  
1
2
Point the cursor to RATING and press  
.
Using the F or f buttons, select the desired rating and press  
.
Rating  
CHILD  
TV will allow a maximum rating of:  
TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), G (Canadian models  
only)  
YOUTH  
TV-PG, PG (U.S. models only), PG (Canadian models only)  
YOUNG ADULT  
TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), 14+ (Canadian models  
only)  
CUSTOM  
Select to set more restrictive ratings, (see next  
section).  
Using the CUSTOM menu  
You should be familiar with the rating systems before attempting to set  
CUSTOM ratings. Refer to pages 18-20, Overview of the Ratings,for a  
description of the available rating systems.  
1
In the RATING option, use F or f to highlight CUSTOM and press  
.
2
Using the F or f buttons, select the desired rating category and  
press  
Use F or f to select the maximum rating or content and press  
Press F or f to block ( ) or unblock ( _ ) the rating or content and  
press  
.
3
4
.
.
Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents will  
be automatically blocked.  
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Using the Menus  
Resetting your password  
1
Use the F or f buttons to move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD  
and press  
.
2
Follow the directions for, Initial Access into Parental Control,on  
page 21, for information on changing your password.  
Information for Parents  
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating  
0
9
Press  
on the remote control, then use the  
buttons to enter your  
password.  
Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn  
PARENTAL LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your PARENTAL LOCK settings, turn the  
TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.  
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Other Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If  
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
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 to restore the TV. If the problem  
continues, call your local service center.  
Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set  
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO  
(page 9).  
Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (see  
pages 21-23).  
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly  
into the remote control.  
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.  
Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 13).  
Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 13).  
Poor or no  
picture, good  
sound  
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).  
MUTING  
Good picture,  
no sound  
Press  
screen (page 9).  
so that MUTING disappears from the  
Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to  
SAP (page 14).  
No color  
Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 13).  
Only snow  
appears on the  
screen  
Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP  
menu (page 17).  
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).  
Make sure the channel selected is currently  
broadcasting.  
Dotted lines or  
stripes  
Adjust the antenna.  
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.  
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,  
which can interfere with TV reception.  
Double images  
or ghosts  
Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.  
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Operating Instructions  
Cannot receive  
higher number  
channels(UHF)  
when using an  
antenna  
Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET  
UP menu (page 17).  
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not  
presently in the memory (page 17).  
Cable stations  
don’t seem to  
work  
Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the CHANNEL SET  
UP menu (page 17).  
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not  
presently in the memory (page 17).  
Remotecontrol  
does not  
operate  
Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).  
Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.  
The TV needs  
to be cleaned  
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong  
solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might  
damage the finish of the cabinet.  
Lost password  
for PARENTAL  
CONTROL  
In the password screen, enter the following master  
password: 4357. After using the master password, you  
must create a new password, it cannot be used to  
unlock currently blocked programs.  
You lost your  
remote control  
You can use the control buttons on the front panel of  
your TV. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a  
replacement.  
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your  
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. customers  
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian customers only).  
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Other Information  
Specifications  
For all models (except as noted)  
Television system  
Channel coverage  
Antenna  
American TV standard/NTSC  
VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125  
75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF  
®
Picture tube  
Trinitron tube  
Power requirements  
Supplied Accessories  
120 V, 60 Hz  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Antenna connector (KV-13M42 only)  
Remote Control RM-Y156 (1) (KV-13M42, KV-20M42)  
RM-Y155 (1) (KV-20S90)  
Antenna dipole (KV-13M42 only)  
KV-13M42  
Screen size  
Visible screen size: 13 inches (341 mm) measured  
diagonally  
Actual screen size: 14 inches (356 mm) measured  
diagonally  
Inputs/outputs  
1 video, 1 audio  
1 headphone jack  
Speaker output  
3 W  
Power Consumption  
75 W when in use  
1 W in standby  
Dimensions  
(W/H/D)  
358 x 355 x 401.4 mm  
(14 1/8 x 14 x 15 7/8 in.)  
Mass  
10 kg (22 lbs.)  
KV-20M42, KV-20S90  
Screen size  
Visible screen size: 20 inches (507 mm) measured  
diagonally  
Actual screen size: 21 inches (533 mm) measured  
diagonally  
Inputs/outputs  
2 video, 2 audio  
1 headphone jack  
Speaker output  
3 W (KV-20M42)  
3W x 2 (KV-20S90)  
Power Consumption  
80 W when in use (KV-20M42)  
90 W when in use (KV-20S90)  
1 W in standby  
Dimensions  
(W/H/D)  
522 x 477 x 479 mm (KV-20M42)  
(20 5/8 x 18 13/16 x 18 7/8 inch)  
609.2 x 464.5 x 469.5 mm (KV-20S90)  
(24 x 18 3/8 x 18 1/2 inch)  
Mass  
21.6 kg (48 lbs.) (KV-20M42)  
21 kg (46.2 lbs.) (KV-20S90)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
A
M
AUDIO  
AUTO PROGRAM 17  
menu 14  
Menus  
AUDIO  
CHANNEL SET UP 17  
14  
B
C
SET UP  
TIMER  
VIDEO  
16  
15  
13  
Battery Installation 2  
BRIGHTNESS 13  
MOVIE RATING 19  
MTS 14  
CAPTION VISION 16  
CHANNEL FIX 17  
CHANGE PASSWORD 23  
CHANNEL SET UP 17  
COLOR 13  
MONO 14  
SAP 14  
STEREO 14  
O
P
Connections  
ON/OFF TIMER 1, 15  
Antenna/Cable 3  
TV and Cable Box 5  
TV and VCR 4  
PARENTAL CONTROL 1, 18  
Password 21  
Entering 21  
Lost 26  
PICTURE 13  
TV, VCR, and Cable box 6  
Connecting a Camcorder 7  
Connecting Headphones 7  
CURRENT TIME SET 15  
D
R
S
DAYLIGHT SAVING 15  
RATINGS 18  
ENGLISH 20  
FRENCH 20  
MOVIE 19  
DISPLAY 9  
E
F
ENGLISH RATINGS 20  
TV 18  
UNRATED 19  
Remote Control 9  
FAVORITE CHANNEL 1, 16  
FRENCH RATINGS 20  
H
L
SET UP  
SHARPNESS 13  
SLEEP 9  
menu 16  
HUE 13  
Specifications 27  
LANGUAGE 16  
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OperatingInstructions  
T
TIMER  
menu 15  
Troubleshooting 25  
TV Features 1  
TV RATING 18  
U
V
U.S.A. RATINGS 20  
UNRATED 19  
VIDEO  
menu 13  
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