Sony KV-21V5D, KV-14V6D, KV-21V6D, KV-14V5D operating instructions Contents

Contents

Getting Started
Step 1—Preparation	4
Checking the supplied accessories	4
Inserting batteries into the remote
control	4
Step 2—Connecting the Aerial	5
Connecting an indoor aerial (KV-14V5D,
KV-14V6D only)	5
Connecting an outdoor aerial	5
Step 3—Tuning in to TV Stations	6
Selecting the menu language	6
Presetting channels automatically	7
Presetting channels manually	8
Skipping programme positions	9
Captioning a TV station name	10
Manual fine-tuning	11
Tuning in to a channel temporarily	12
Setting a Pay-TV channel (KV-14V6D,
KV-21V6D only)	13
Step 4—Setting up ShowView* Manually	14
Setting the guide channels	14
Step 5—Setting the Clock	16
Basic Operations
Watching the TV	17
Switching the video TV on and off	17
Selecting TV programmes	17
Adjusting the volume	17
Adjusting the picture	18
Muting the sound	19
Displaying the on-screen information	19
Watching line input	19
Listening with headphones	19
Viewing Teletext	20
Switching Teletext on and off	20
Using Fasttext	20
Playing a Tape	22
Inserting a video cassette	22
Ejecting a video cassette	22
Protecting your cassette against accidental
erasure	22
Playing a tape	23
Resetting the tape counter	23
Playing a tape repeatedly (AUTO REPEAT) ....	24
Replaying a scene automatically	24
Setting the colour system	25
Displaying the on-screen indications	25
Viewing programmes in 16:9 mode	26
Recording TV Programmes	27
Recording TV programmes	27
Recording with the TV off	27
Watching a TV programme while recording
another (KV-14V6D, KV-21V6D only)	27

Recording TV Programmes Using the Timer	28
Setting the timer	28
Using the video TV before timer recording
starts	30
Checking the timer settings	31
Changing or canceling the timer settings	31
Recording using QUICK TIMER	32
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Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals	33
Recording TV Programmes Using ShowView	34
Additional Operations
Switching Off Automatically—Sleep Timer	36
Switching On at Your Desired Time—
On Timer	37
Using FUNCTION LOCK	38
Searching Using the INDEX Function	39
Enhancing Video Picture Quality	40
Adjusting the tracking	40
Adjusting with the optimum picture control
(OPC)	41
About the Auto Head Cleaner	41
Connecting Optional Equipment	42
Watching the picture input from optional
equipment	42
Editing with another VCR	43
Watching the Pay-TV channel (KV-14V6D,
KV-21V6D only)	43
Additional Information
Troubleshooting	44
Taking Care of Your Video TV	46
Video head cleaning	46
Worn video heads	46
Check the video heads after 1,000 hours
of use	46
Specifications	47
Receivable channels and channel displays	47
Index to Parts and Controls	48
Video TV set—front	48
Remote control	49

*ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

The instructions in this manual are for models KV-14V5D, KV-14V6D, KV-21V5D and KV- 21V6D. Before you begin to read this manual, refer to the model number located on the rear of your video TV. Model KV-14V6D is used for illustration purposes throughout this manual. Any differences in operation are indicated in the text, for example, “KV-14V5D, KV-14V6D only.”

Getting Started

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