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Sony Corporation. Safety s Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Optional equipment CLEANING Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Keep optional Cleaning the AC power plug components at least 11 inches (30 cm) away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.
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VENTILATION Never install the TV set as follows: The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Placement VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet. s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the headphones is suggested.
Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of .................8 Connecting the TV ......................8 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System............8 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box ..................9 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna...............10 VCR, Cable and Antenna..................10 When Connecting to Optional Equipment ..............11 Installing the TV ......................12 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over..............12 Bundling the Connecting Cables ................13 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV ..............13...
Getting Started Welcome to the World of Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Color Television. This manual is for model KLV-20G300A. The packing box contains accessories that are listed on page 30. Connecting the TV To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section and in the separate Quick Setup Guide accompanied with your TV.
Getting Started Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown. Rear of TV VHF/UHF input A/B RF...
Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN ( 1080i/720p/576p/ 576i/480p/480i ) S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO (yellow) VIDEO AUDIO OUT cable ( MONO ) AUDIO-L AUDIO AUDIO (white) A/V cable VHF/UHF...
Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side Rear AC IN VHF/UHF VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN ( 1080i/720p/576p/ 576i/480p/480i ) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT ( MONO ) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Item Description 1 Headphones Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug jack adapter (not supplied).
Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV Attaching the Support Belt from Toppling Over Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc.
Getting Started Bundling the You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. Connecting Cables Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. Adjusting the This TV can be adjusted back and forth within the angles shown below. Viewing Angle of the 3º...
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Setup settings (see page 25).
Basic Operations Remote Control Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, channel label, and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display. 2 FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.
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Basic Operations Button Description 0 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. qz WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: 4:3, 16:9. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 21. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE to change to 16:9 (wide screen mode).
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Basic Operations Button Description qd V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press select/confirm an item. If you press when no OSD is displayed, the Favorites will appear. The Favorites feature lets you select Favorites programs from a list of up to 16 favorite Go to Inputs channels that you specify.
Basic Operations TV Controls MENU INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL POWER PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER Item Description 1 MENU Press to display the TV functions and settings (See “Using the Menus” on page 19). 2 INPUT Press to display Inputs. The Inputs feature lets you select the TV and the external inputs connected to your TV.
Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. Using the Picture Settings Picture Picture Mode...
Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Sound Sound Mode Dynamic Reset Treble Bass Balance Simulated Stereo Auto SAP Speaker Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Customized Standard Suitable for spoken dialog. sound listening Custom Flat setting.
Using the Menus Using the Screen Settings Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide Option Description Wide Mode Select to display 4:3 aspect ratio (normal screen) pictures in correct proportion. 16:9 aspect ratio (wide screen) pictures are displayed stretched in the vertical direction. 16:9 Select to display 16:9 aspect ratio (wide screen) pictures in correct proportion.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Settings Setup Language English Caption Vision Parental Lock Label Video Inputs Sleep Timer Power Saving Information Option Description Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français. Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).
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Using the Menus Option Description Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select the label DVD for the Component input.
Using the Menus This model is for Canada only, the following US custom rating options are provided for reference. Option Description Movie Rating All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Setup Settings Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable Auto Program Show / Hide Channels Label Channels Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to highlight a favorite channel number (1-16) to apply your favorite channel, then press to select it.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-877-899-SONY(7669) in Canada Problem Possible Remedies No picture.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound. ❑ Good picture, no sound. Check the volume control. ❑ Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 15). ❑ Disconnect your headphones. ❑ Set Speaker to On in the Sound settings (page 20). If it is set to Off, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.
Do not remove the Stand Base for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Stand Base: Sony Wall-Mount Disconnect all the cables from the TV. Bracket Model Cover a level and stable surface with a thick and soft cloth.
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TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
Other Information Specifications Supplied accessories: Remote control RM-YA007 (1) Size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Television system: AC power cord (1) NTSC American TV standard Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Channel coverage: Hole Masks (2) Terrestrial...
Index 0 - 9 buttons Installing the TV on a wall Tilt Treble AC IN JUMP button , 27 Troubleshooting AUDIO OUT jack Turning on/off the TV , 25 Auto Program TV Rating Auto SAP, MTS setting Label Channels Auto Wide Label Video Inputs Language U.S.A Rating...
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Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Mexico...