Sony KV-14VM5MT, KV-21VM6MT operating instructions Contents

Contents

Getting Started
Step 1—Preparation	4
Checking the supplied accessories	4
Inserting batteries into the Remote
Commander	4
Step 2—Installing the video TV	5
Preventing the video TV from falling	5
Step 3—Connecting the antenna	7
Connecting an outdoor antenna	7
Step 4—Tuning in to TV stations	8
Selecting language	8
Presetting channels automatically	9
Presetting channels manually	11
Skipping program positions	12
Captioning a station name	13
Manual fine-tuning	14
Step 5—Setting the clock	15
Basic Operations
Watching the TV	16
Switching the TV on and off	16
Selecting TV programs	16
Adjusting the volume	16
Muting the sound	17
Displaying the on-screen indications	17
Adjusting the picture	17
Watching line input	18
Playing a tape	19
Inserting a video cassette	19
Ejecting a video cassette	19
Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure ...	19
Playing a tape	20
Playing a tape repeatedly (Auto repeat)	22
Displaying the on-screen indications	23
Resetting the tape counter	23
Recording TV programs	24
Recording TV programs	24
Recording with the TV off	24
Recording TV programs using the timer	25
Setting the timer	25
Using the video TV before timer recording starts ..	27
Checking the timer settings	28
Changing or canceling the timer settings	28
Recording using the quick-timer	29

Additional Operations

Switching off automatically—Sleep timer	30
Switching on at your desired time—On timer	31
Searching using the index function	32
Enhancing video picture quality	33
Adjusting the tracking	33
Adjusting with the Adaptive Picture Control
(APC)	33	EN
Adjusting with rental picture	33
Connecting optional equipment	34
Watching and recording the picture input from
optional equipment	34
Additional Information
Troubleshooting	35
Taking care of your video TV	37
About the auto head cleaner	37
Video head cleaning	37
Worn video heads	37
Check the video heads after 1,000 hours of use ...	37
Specifications	38
Receivable channels and channel display	39
Index to parts and controls	40
Video TV set—front	40
Remote Commander	41

The instructions in this manual are for models, KV-14VM5MT and KV-21VM5MT. Before you start reading, check your model number located at the rear of the video TV. The KV-14VM5MT is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "KV-21VM5MT only."

Getting Started 3

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