4-205-687-32(1) R FD Trinitron Colour Video TV GB Instruction Manual j PAL NTSC 4.43 KV-14FV1U KV-21FV1U ©2000 by Sony Corporation Safety Information Never push objects of any kind into This set is to operate on a 220-240V For environmental and safety the set as this could result in a fire or AC supply only. Take care not to reasons, it is recommended that the electric shock. Never spill liquid of connect too many appliances to the TV set is not left in standby mode any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not same power socket as this could when not in use. Disconnect from result in fire or electric shock. operate the TV. Have it checked the mains. immediately by qualified personnel. Do not open the cabinet and the rear For your own safety, do not touch To prevent fire or shock hazard, cover of the TV. Refer to qualified any part of the TV, power lead or do not expose the TV to rain or service personnel only. aerial lead during lightning storms. moisture. Do not cover the ventilation Never place the TV in hot, humid or To prevent fire, keep inflammable openings of the TV For ventilation, excessively dusty places. Do not objects or naked lights (eg candles) leave a space of at least 10cm all install the TV where it may be away from the TV. around the set. exposed to mechanical vibrations. Take care not to place heavy Clean the TV with a soft, lightly Pull out the power lead by the objects on the power lead as this dampened cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or any other plug. Do not pull on the power could result in damage. chemicals to clean the TV. Do not lead itself. We recommend you wind any scratch the TV screen. As a safety excess lead around the holders precaution, unplug the TV before provided on the rear of the TV. cleaning it. Unplug the power lead before Place the TV on a secure stable moving the TV. Avoid uneven stand. Do not allow children to surfaces, quick steps or excessive Do not cover the ventilation climb on to it. Do not place the TV force. If the set has been dropped or openings of the TV with items on its side or face up. damaged, have it checked such as curtains or newspapers immediately by qualified service etc. personnel. •Notice for customers in the United Kingdom (see page 23 of this instruction manual). Additional Safety Information •If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on the video head drum. if this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and it may be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To avoid possible damage caused by moisture condensation, be sure not to leave a cassette inside the compartment when the unit is not in use. When bringing the unit from a cold place to a warm place, wait for about 10 minutes before operating it. If the tape operation buttons do not work due to moisture condensation, leave the power on for more than one hour. •Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials maybe copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of such materials maybe contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. 2 Safety Information Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron “Combo” Colour Video TV. Before operating the set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Informs you of possible hazards. • Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the • Important information. buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of the instructions. • Information on a feature. •1,2.. Sequence of instructions. • Informs you of the result of instructions. Table of Contents Safety Information............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................... 3 Overview Overview of Remote Control Buttons.................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Video TV set Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Installation Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Connecting the Aerial............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 First Time Operation Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning .............................................................................................................................................. 6 Menu system Introducing and Using the Menu System ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 TV Operation Picture Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Setting the Clock Manually ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Automatically Tuning the Video TV.................................................................................................................................................................... 7 GB Changing the Programme Order of the TV Channels....................................................................................................................................... 8 Manually Tuning the TV........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Fine Tuning Channels ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Skipping Programme Positions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Setting Pay-TV Channels ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Selecting the Language of the Menu Screens...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Locking the Video TV............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Adjusting the Picture Rotation (only for KV-21FV1U)...................................................................................................................................... 9 Switching On the Video TV Automatically (On Timer).................................................................................................................................... 9 Switching Off the Video TV Automatically (Sleep Timer) ............................................................................................................................... 9 VCR Operation Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing a Tape and Additional Tasks .....................................10 Playing a Tape Repeatedly.......................................................16 Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure..............10 Searching Using the Index Function.......................................16 Displaying On-Screen Information .........................................10 Adjusting the Tracking .............................................................16 Resetting the Tape Counter ......................................................10 Adjusting Picture with the Optimum Picture Control Recording (OPC) ........................................................................................ 16 Recording TV Programmes ......................................................11 Setting the Colour System ........................................................17 Recording TV Programmes Using DIAL-TIMER..................12 Viewing Programmes in 16:9 Mode........................................17 Recording TV Programmes Using the Timer ........................13 When Connecting to a Sony VCR ...........................................17 Timer Recording with VPS/PDC signals...............................14 *VIDEO Plus+ and Plus Code are registered trademarks of Recording TV Programmes using VIDEO Plus+® * system...14 Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system Guide Channels for VIDEO Plus+® * system .........................15 is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Checking/Adding/Changing/Cancelling the Timer Corporation. Settings