Sony KV-21V4U operating instructions To reactivate automatic fine- tuning AFT

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MANUAL PROGRAMME
Manual Fine-Tuning
Normally, the automatic fine-tuning (AFT) is already working. However, if the picture of a programme is distorted, you can use the manual fine- tuning function to obtain better picture reception.

ON TIMER

MENU

SLEEP

OK

VIDEO Plus+

1 2 3

ONCE

4 5 6

DAILY

7 8 9

WEEKLY

0

PROGR

TIMER ON TIMER REC

REC SCREEN ON/OFF CLEAR

QUICK

PAUSE

COUNTER

TIMER

RESET

PLAY

REWFF

STOP

To reactivate automatic fine- tuning (AFT)

Repeat from the beginning and select “ON” in step 5.

1

Press MENU to display the main menu.

 

GB

 

 

 

2

Move the cursor (z) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + or –

 

 

and press

 

OK.

 

 

 

The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.

 

 

3

Move the cursor (z) to “MANUAL PROGRAMME” with + or –

and

 

press OK.

 

 

 

The MANUAL PROGRAMME menu appears.

 

 

4

Using + or – , move the cursor (z) to the programme position which

 

you want to manually fine-tune, and press OK repeatedly until the AFT

 

position turns red.

 

 

PRG

SYS

CH

LABEL AFT

D

1

I

C02

– – –– – ON

–

2

I

C04

– – – – – ON

–

3

I

C06

– – – – – ON

–

4

I

C12

– – – – – ON

–

5

I

S06

– – – – – ON

–

6

I

S24

– – – – – ON

–

S e l e c t

a nd P r e s s OK

 

5 Fine-tune the channel while holding down + or – so that you get the best TV reception. As you press these buttons, the frequency changes from –15 to +15.

MANUAL PROGRAMME

 

PRG SYS

CH

LABEL AFT

D

1

I

C02

– – –– – ON

–

2

I

C04

– – – – – ON

–

3

I

C06

– – – – – – 3

–

4

I

C12

– – – – – ON

–

5

I

S06

– – – – – ON

–

6

I

S24

– – – – – ON

–

S e l e c t

a nd P r e s s OK

 

6After fine-tuning, press OK.

The cursor (z) appears. The fine-tuned level is now stored.

7Repeat steps 4 to 6 to fine-tune other channels.

8Press MENU to go back to the original screen.

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Contents Trinitron Colour Video TV Colour System of Your Set PrecautionsSafety Information Contents Getting Started Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInserting Batteries into the Remote Commander PreparationTo connect a UHF aerial 75-ohm coaxial cable round Connecting the AerialConnecting an Outdoor Aerial Before you begin Tuning in to TV StationsSelecting the Language on the Menu Presetting Channels Automatically Presetting Channels Manually REC C02 C04 MTV C06 C12 S06 S24 L e c t Nd P r e s s OK To reactivate automatic fine- tuning AFT Setting a Pay-TV channel Setting the Guide Channels Setting up Video Plus+Guide Station name Channel Guide channels for Video plus+Setting the Clock Selecting TV Programmes Switching the Video TV On and OffAdjusting the Volume Watching the TVSelecting the picture effect Adjusting the PictureMuting the Sound Displaying the On-screen InformationEffect of each setting Adjusting the picture displayed on the screenEffect of each control Listening with HeadphonesWatching Line Input Viewing Teletext Using FasttextSuperimposing a Teletext page on the TV picture Accessing the next or precedingPreventing a Teletext page from being updated or changed Protecting Your Cassette against Accidental Erasure Playing a TapeInserting a Video Cassette Ejecting a Video CassettePlaying a Tape Displaying the on-Screen Indications Resetting the Tape CounterPlaying a Tape Repeatedly Auto Repeat Watching a TV programme while recording another Recording TV ProgrammesRecording TV Programmes Recording with the TV OffBefore you begin Recording TV Programmes Using the TimerSetting the Timer When you want to set other programmes, press to move down Daily/weekly recording Using the Video TV before Timer Recording StartsTo stop timer recording To cancel the setting Checking the Timer SettingsChanging or Canceling the Timer Settings To change the settingIf you are not recording Recording Using the Quick-TimerIf you are recording Timer Recording with PDC Signals To record the programme Press Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+To stop recording Additional Operations Switching off Automatically Sleep TimerSwitching on at Your Desired Time On Timer Enhancing Video Picture Quality Adjusting the TrackingAdjusting the Tracking Automatically Adjusting the Tracking ManuallyAbout the Auto Head Cleaner Adjusting with the Optimum Picture Control OPCWatching the Picture Input from Optional Equipment Connecting Optional EquipmentTo watch the video input signal Editing onto another VCR Editing with Another VCRWatching the Pay-TV Channel Editing from another VCRAdditional Information TroubleshootingFunction Problems Possible causes and remedies Timer REC on Check the Video Heads after 1,000 Hours of Use Video Head CleaningTaking Care of Your Video TV Worn Video HeadsSpecifications Television Channel Number Guide Video TV Set-Front Index to Parts and ControlsRemote Commander Additional Information Sony Corporation

KV-21V4U specifications

The Sony KV-21V4U is a classic CRT (cathode-ray tube) television that embodies the technological innovations of its time, becoming a favorite among users for both its image quality and versatile features. This model, part of Sony's KV series, was particularly known for its robust build and reliable performance, making it a staple in many households during its era.

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