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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the bottom area of the TV.
x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 3.8 mm screws Note • Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV. 20 mm clamps Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
Table of Contents Installation Getting Started ... 6 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ... 7 Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ... 8 Using the remote control and basic functions ... 9 Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes ...
Installation x Getting Started Installation Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language and preset the TV channels automatically using the buttons on the top control panel. •...
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU TV front panel (MONO) Button/Terminal PROG +/– 2 +/– Menu operations 2 +/– MENU SOUND MODE WOOFER (KV-HW21M83 only) Overview of Controls TV rear panel (MONO) Function...
Using the remote control and basic functions Button PROG +/– 2 +/– 0 – 9, ÷ PROG MENU Description Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. Display the TV program. Jump to previous program number. Select program number. Adjust volume. Change the picture size: “On”...
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continued Button Menu operations MENU V, v, B, b Timer operations Stereo/bilingual operations Overview of Controls Description Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. Select and adjust items. Set TV to turn on automatically.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. PROG MENU Selecting the sound mode Press (or SOUND MODE on the top control panel) to select the desired sound mode with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display.
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Picture icon Sound icon Timer icon Channel Setup icon Setup icon Menu level 1 Level 2...
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Level 1 Level 2 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” “Manual Program” “TV System” “Program Label” “Program Block” “Setup” “Language” “Wide Mode” “Video Label” “Color System” “Portable Audio Mode” Level 3/Function Set TV to turn off automatically. Set TV to turn on automatically.
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How to use the menu PROG MENU Other menu operations Adjust the setting value Move to the next/previous menu level Cancel the menu Tips • If you want to exit from Menu level 2 to Menu level 1, press V or v until the return icon ( ) is highlighted, then press •...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( selected, then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” icon ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, then press Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press Select “Sleep Timer”...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” icon ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Auto Program”), then press...
continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press (2) Press V or v until the program number you want to preset appears on the menu, then press Select the desired channel.
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Language”), then press Select...
Additional Information x Connecting the 3D WOOFER KV-HW21M83 only You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 3D WOOFER as follows: Step 1 Notes • Connect only the supplied 3D WOOFER; otherwise your TV may malfunction. • Unplug your TV from the wall outlet when connecting the 3D WOOFER. •...
Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel (MONO) (MONO) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel (MONO) (MONO) Notes • If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to either 525i/60Hz or 625i/50Hz interlace signals.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Snowy picture • The connection is loose or the cable is damaged.
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“Portable Audio Mode” to “Off”. • Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV. • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. • Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function.
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TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV. • Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service center. — — Page –...