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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 240 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the For children’s safety, do not leave children alone TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during with the TV.
Table of Contents Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 4 Step 1: Connect the antenna ..............4 Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ........... 5 Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ..........5 Connecting the 3D WOOFER (KV-XA21M83 only) ....... 6 Connecting optional components .............
Using Your New TV Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connecting a VCR diagram below. IEC connector (not supplied) Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Connecting a VCR To watch the video input, press t (see page 13).
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack). • If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
Connecting the 3D WOOFER (KV-XA21M83 only) You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 3D WOOFER. 3D WOOFER WOOFER (8 ) – Corner A Corner B Black wire wire WOOFER (8 ) – Align the front of the 3D WOOFER to corners A and B of your TV. Place the 3D WOOFER into the footholds and adjust it until it is stable.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game or stereo system. To watch the video input of the connected equipment, press t (see page 13). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Front of TV...
Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole. Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or pillar.
Presetting channels ~/ 1 You can preset up to 100 TV channels in numerical sequence from program Number buttons number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well. JUMP 2 +/– SOUND PROGR MODE PROGR +/– SELECT PIC MODE + or –...
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Presetting channels (continued) Presetting channels manually Press SELECT until SELECT “MANUAL PROGRAM” MANUAL PROGRAM appears. Press + or –. VHF LOW B/G Press PROGR +/– or the PROGR number buttons until the desired program number appears. -/-- Press + or – until the desired channel picture appears.
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To change the color system setting If the color is abnormal when receiving programs through the 8 (antenna) terminal or the t (video input) jack. (1) Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS” appears. COLOR SYS: AUTO (2) Press + or – to select the appropriate SECAM AUTO color system until the color is...
Watching the TV This section explains functions used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons JUMP JUMP 2 +/– SOUND PROGR MODE PROGR +/– SELECT L(MONO) SELECT AUTO PROGR PROGR indicator + or – FAVORITE SELECT AUTO PROGR...
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Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily 1. The 1 indicator on the TV lights up red. Turn off completely ! on the TV. Mute the sound Watch the video input t to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”. (VCR, camcorder, etc.) To return to the TV program, press a.
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Watching the TV (continued) Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired WAKE UP TIMER:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up timer After 12 hours Select the program number or video input you want to display when you...
Advanced Operations Customizing the JUMP SOUND PROGR MODE picture and sound SOUND MODE SELECT You can customize the picture and + or – sound by selecting the picture and PIC MODE sound modes or by adjusting its FAVORITE settings. You can change the sound effect by selecting the surround mode.
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Customizing the picture and sound (continued) Adjusting the picture and sound settings Press SELECT until the SELECT desired setting appears. PICTURE Each time you press PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT HUE* SELECT, the setting item will change as follows: BALANCE TREBLE BASS SHARP Press + or –...
Viewing your favorite channels Number buttons You can display six of your favorite JUMP channels for quick and easy selection. SOUND PROGR MODE You can program the favorite channel PROGR +/– setting as well. + or – FAVORITE Selecting a favorite channel FAVORITE Press FAVORITE.
Blocking the channels (CHILD LOCK) You can lock some program numbers to prevent children from watching certain channels, by using the buttons on the JUMP remote control. SOUND PROGR MODE SELECT + or – FAVORITE Select the program number you want to lock. Press SELECT until “CHILD SELECT LOCK”...
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page • Connection is loose or • Check the antenna cable and connection Snowy picture the cable is damaged.
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• Adjust the antenna direction for – dryers, power minimum interference. Contact a Sony generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna. – Double images or reflected by nearby “ghosts”...
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Lines moving across from external sources, the TV screen. e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. •Contact your nearest Sony service center. • Your TV may need The 1 indicator on service. your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals.
Overview of controls TV front panel SELECT AUTO L(MONO) PROGR PROGR SELECT AUTO PROGR L(MONO) PROGR Button Function Page AUTO PROGR Preset channels automatically. SELECT Select the desired item. PROGR +/– Select program number. Turn off completely or turn on the TV.
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Overview of controls (continued) Remote Control Button Function Page SELECT Select the desired item. +/– Adjust value. PROGR +/– Select program number. 0 – 9, - Input numbers. 2 +/– Adjust volume. Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. Select TV or video input.
21 in. Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 620 x 452 x 496 620 x 482 x 496 Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...