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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 220 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during Install the TV in a stable position.
Table of Contents WARNING 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 optional components ............. 6 Securing the TV (KV-PF21K70 only) ............
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. Antenna cable Rear of TV (not supplied) F connector (not supplied) : Signal flow Connecting a VCR To watch the video, press VIDEO (see page 11).
Notes • If you connect a stereo VCR, connect the yellow plug to VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the white plug to AUDIO (the black jack). • When no signal is input to the connected video equipment, the TV screen becomes blue.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder or video game. To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press VIDEO (see page 11). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the VIDEO IN jacks Front of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied) To VIDEO 2 INPUT...
Securing the TV (KV-PF21K70 only) 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 MUTING DISPLAY POWER channels VIDEO You can preset up to 125 TV channels in numerical sequence from program number 1 using the remote and the buttons on your TV as well. JUMP SOUND MODE FAVORITE SELECT WAKE UP PIC MODE SLEEP AUTO ADD/...
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Number buttons JUMP SOUND MODE CH +/– FAVORITE SELECT WAKE UP PIC MODE SLEEP AUTO ADD/ CABLE PROGRAM ERASE ADD/ERASE Presetting the channels manually To receive a new channel or a channel with a weak signal, preset the channel manually. Press number buttons to select the desired channel, then press ENT.
Watching the TV MUTING DISPLAY MUTING DISPLAY POWER POWER This section explains functions used VIDEO VIDEO while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons JUMP JUMP SOUND VOL +/– MODE CH +/– FAVORITE SELECT WAKE UP SELECT POWER...
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Additional tasks Do this Turn off temporarily Press POWER on the remote. The STANDBY indicator on the TV lights up red. Press POWER on the TV. Turn off completely Press MUTING. Mute the sound Press VIDEO to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2”. Watch the video input To return to the TV program, press TV.
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Watching the TV (continued) Setting the Wake Up timer Press WAKE UP until the WAKE UP TIMER:10M desired period of time WAKE UP After 10 minutes appears. 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...
Advanced Operations Customizing the SOUND MODE picture and sound SOUND MODE FAVORITE SELECT WAKE UP SELECT You can customize the picture and + or – PIC MODE SLEEP sound by selecting the picture and PIC MODE AUTO ADD/ sound modes or by adjusting its settings. CABLE PROGRAM ERASE...
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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 SELECT, the setting item will change as follows: TREBLE BASS SHARP Press + or – to adjust the item.
Viewing your favorite channels Number buttons You can display six of your favorite JUMP JUMP channels for quick and easy selection. SOUND SOUND MODE MODE You can change the favorite channel CH +/– FAVORITE FAVORITE setting as well. FAVORITE SELECT SELECT WAKE UP WAKE UP...
Blocking the channels MUTING MUTING DISPLAY DISPLAY POWER POWER (CHILD LOCK) VIDEO VIDEO You can prevent a child from watching certain programs by using the buttons on the remote control. JUMP JUMP SOUND SOUND MODE MODE FAVORITE FAVORITE SELECT SELECT WAKE UP WAKE UP SELECT...
Count the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes. Press main power to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the STANDBY 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 Snowy picture • Check the antenna cable and connection • Connection is loose or the on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
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TV. from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, power generators, • Adjust the antenna direction for etc. minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. Double images or • Broadcast signals are “ghosts”...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Solutions Possible cause • Contact your nearest Sony service • Your TV may need service. The STANDBY indicator on center. (page 17) your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals. • Changes in room TV cabinet creaks.
Identifying parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel POWER AUTO VIDEO 2 INPUT TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL SELECT PROGR VIDEO AUDIO 1 POWER button (10) 2 CHANNEL +/– buttons (10) 3 VOLUME +/– buttons (10) 4 TV/VIDEO button (11) 5 AUTO PROGR (program) button (5) 6 SELECT button (11)
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Remote Control MUTING DISPLAY POWER MUTING DISPLAY POWER VIDEO VIDEO JUMP JUMP SOUND SOUND MODE MODE FAVORITE FAVORITE SELECT SELECT WAKE UP WAKE UP PIC MODE PIC MODE SLEEP SLEEP AUTO ADD/ AUTO ADD/ CABLE PROGRAM ERASE CABLE PROGRAM ERASE 1 DISPLAY button (11) !™...