THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS ANODE. WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 2 –...
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The units in this manual contain a self diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY (1) indicator will automatically begin to flash. A description of the self-diagnosis function is explained in the instruction manual. The number of times the STANDBY (1) indicator flashes translates to a probable source of the problem.
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 2. DISPLAY OF INDICATOR STANDBY (1) FLASH COUNT Diagnostic Item Flash Count* +B overcurrent 2 times 2 times V-Protect 4 times IK (AKB) 5 times 4 times Power Supply NG (+5V) 8 times 5 times for Video processor 8 times * One flash count is not used for self-diagnosis.
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 5. HANDLING OF SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY Since the diagnostic results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to “0”. Unless the result display is cleared to “0”, the self-diagnosis function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after completion of the repairs.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 1-7. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL Note: • Please make sure the TV set is not in standing position before removing necessary CRT support located on bottom right and left. 1) Place the TV set with the CRT face down on a cushion jig. 2) Remove the rear cover.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 SECTION 2 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS • The following adjustments should be made when a Perform the adjustments in the following order : complete realignment is required or a new picture 1. Beam Landing tube is installed. 2.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 Operation of V. STAT magnet. 2-2. CONVERGENCE If the V.Stat magnet is moved in the “A” and “B” arrows, the red, green and blue dots moves as shown below. • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, horizontal size and vertical size.
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment Preparation: • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal static convergence and the vertical static convergence Insert Correction Plate to DY Pocket ON DY: (Left or Right) YCH Insert YCH VOL on DY Rotate TLV VOL on DY DY pocket...
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 2-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 2-5. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT FOCUS adjustment should be completed before the W/B 1. Set to Service Mode (Refer Section 3-1: adjustment: ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER) 1. Receive digital monoscope pattern. 2. Input white raster signal. 2.
VDSP Detected Stereo Type (Direct Value from CZ_ Stereo_Mode) Needed for Nicam DCXO aligment Purpose S : for Sony A : Aiwa Value of x = 0 - Unknown, 1 - BTSC, 2 - A2, 3 - NICAM, : US/Latin/Taiwan...
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 e. OTHER FUNCTION VIA REMOTE COMMANDER 7, - All the data becomes the values in memory. 8, - All user control goes to the standard state. Display, - Service data initialization (Be sure not to use usually.) 2, 5 Select Device or Category 3-2.
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 Data Variant depend on models Category Name Model Data WHBL With VM Without VM With VM Without VM With VM Without VM Category Name Model Data With VM Without VM Category No Name Model Table NTSC SECAM NTSC...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 Category Name Others country Hong Kong model China model OPTM TSYS Category No Name Model Table SRS/WOW Trusurround Istereo Imono SDSP 005 SVOF BT212 (AV Stereo) BT212 (mono) Category Name GA Stereo GA AV ST/GA NTSC ST GA Mono/ NTSC Mono OPTM DCXO...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB1 Item Speed Search Home Wide M (GA) Theatre Screen KV-BT212M80 KV-BT212M81 KV-BT212N40 KV-BT212N50 KV-BT212P40 KV-BT212P52 KV-BT212P52/L KV-BT212P52/N SPEED SEARCH (Time of speed search) 00 = disabled (original cycle speed) 01 = 4 time speed from the original 10 = 6 time speed from the original 11 = 8 time speed from the original TV System Selection...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 No. OPB3 Item HDEV MONO NICAM NICAM BI A2 ST Thai US ST Korean Bilingual KV-BT212M80 KV-BT212M81 KV-BT212N40 KV-BT212N50 KV-BT212P40 KV-BT212P52 KV-BT212P52/L KV-BT212P52/N HDEV (High Deviation Mode) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled NICAM ST (NICAM Stereo) 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled NICAM BI...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 No. OPB5 Item Full COSMIC Tilt IP Plus Wide Surround Surround KV-BT212M80 KV-BT212M81 KV-BT212N40 KV-BT212N50 KV-BT212P40 KV-BT212P52 KV-BT212P52/L KV-BT212P52/N Full Surround (Full Surround option-no for 0 = Normal Surround Model EURO model) 1 = Full Surround Model (Off/simulated/surround/ SRS/WOW/TruSurround) No Surround...
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS SUB HUE ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. PMAX/CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 2. Input NTSC 3.58 Color Bar to TV set. 1. Select Video Mode. 3. Set the following condition: 2. Input PAL CB to TV set (others), Input NTSC 75% CB PICTURE 100%, COLOR 50%, BRIGHTNESS 50%, to TV set (NTSC model).
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 4. Raise/lower data using the buttons adjust WIDE MODE (60Hz) the following items:- (V-Compression Adjustment) 1. Input mono scope signal. GEOM : HPOS Horizontal Shift (HS) 2. Adjust condition change to WIDE MODE : ON HPAR Horizontal Parallelogram 3.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION C Board A Board 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION Note: Reference information All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • RESISTOR : RN METAL FILM • All electrolytic capacitors are rated at 50V unless otherwise : RC SOLID noted.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND PARTS LOCATION NOTE: PRINTED WIRING BOARDS The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock. [Processor, Audio, Power Supply, Deflection, Tuner, Jack, Heat Sink ] –...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock. – A Board – [KV-BT212P52/P52/L/P52/N] A BOARD D617 IC601...
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since Items with no part number and no The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine shading and mark ! are critical they are seldom required for routine ser vice.
KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. SECTION 6 Replace only with part number specified. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK •...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C131 1-162-970-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01UF 10.00% 25V C312 1-162-964-11...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C900 1-164-505-11 CERAMIC CHIP 2.2UF C670 ! 1-127-942-51 CERAMIC...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D024 8-719-069-60 DIODE UDZSTE-179.1B D624 8-719-510-73 DIODE S3L20UF4 D025...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK FB603 1-410-397-21 FERRITE 1.1UH JR024 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP FB608...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK L600 1-412-533-21 INDUCTOR 47UH Q804 6-550-362-01 TRANSISTOR KTA1279 L601...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R088 1-216-816-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R154 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R307 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R618 1-249-432-11 CARBON 1/4W...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R881 1-218-871-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R809 1-216-833-11...
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KV-BT212M80/P40/P52/P52/L/P52/N/BT212M81/BT212N40/BT212N50 RM-W101 RM-W100 RM-W151 RM-W150 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R9022 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W T602 ! 1-439-695-11 CONVERTER TRANSFORMER (SRT)
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REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-W151) (KV-BT212N40) RV750 1-241-656-11 RES, ADJ, METAL FILM 110M 4-084-290-01 REMOTE COMMANDER BATTERY COVER (RM-W100/RM-W101) 9-939-697-01 REMOTE COMMANDER BATTERY COVER (RM-W150/RM-W151) ************************************************************** Sony Corporation Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-451-01 Visual Products 2004.6 – 71 –...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
x Securing the TV KV-BT212M81/BT212M80 only To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Getting Started ........6 Connecting optional components ... 22 Setting up your TV Troubleshooting ......... 23 (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Specifications ...... Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ............. 9 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the top control panel.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2 +/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel MENU PROG TV rear panel KV-BM142M70 KV-BT212M81/BT212M80 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV front panel KV-BT212M81/BT212M80 KV-BM142M70 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Remote control sensor.
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been watched – for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options: – (KV-BT212M81/ “Dynamic” (low and high tones), “Drama” BT212M80 only) (voice and high tones), “Soft” (soft, natural and relaxing sound), “Personal”*. * When the “Personal” mode is selected, you can receive the last adjusted sound settings from the “Sound Adjustment”...
Advanced Operations x Viewing Teletext KV-BT212M81 only Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this display a Teletext Press...
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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continued Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function Page Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Preset channels automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Label the program number. “Program Label”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: MENU Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program Program Label Program Block Program Sorting...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic Sound Adjustment icon ( ), then press Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: then press Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, label the program number, block unwanted programs and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: TV System: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup Language: English Picture Rotation...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel KV-BT212M81/ KV-BM142M70* BT212M80 Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO)— —R (MONO)— —(MONO) TV rear panel KV-BT212M81/ KV-BM142M70* Video game BT212M80 equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video (MONO)
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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• There is local equipment near the TV. stripes interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. Double images or •...
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(snowy on the TV, VCR, and at the wall. picture or double – • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony images). inappropriate. (KV-BT212M81 only) dealer for advice. • Signal transmission •...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110-240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
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x Securing the TV KV-BT212N50/BT212N40 only To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ... 20 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 21 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Specifications ...... Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........8 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the top control panel. •...
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER TV rear panel KV-BT212N50 KV-BT212N40/BM142N40 MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO...
Using the remote control and basic functions POWER MUTING DISPLAY MTS/SAP TV/VIDEO JUMP PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE MENU RESET SLEEP Button Description Page POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – TV/VIDEO Select TV or video input. 0–9 Input numbers.
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Video icon Name of the current Audio icon Setup menu Language:...
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continued Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 “Channel Setup” “Favorite Channels” Quick access to favorite channels. Watch cable TV programs: “Cable” “On” t “Off” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Skip unwanted channels or add new ones. “Channel Skip/Add” “Channel Label” Label the channel number.
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How to use the menu JUMP Video Press MENU to PICTURE MODE Mode: Vivid Picture Controls display the menu. SOUND Color Temp.: Cool MODE Intelligent Picture: MENU Move Select RESET SLEEP Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable:...
x Changing the “Video” setting The “Video” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Video” icon ( ) is Video Mode: Vivid selected, then press Picture Controls Color Temp.: Cool Intelligent Picture: Move Select Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Audio” setting The “Audio” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Audio” Audio Mode: Movie icon ( ), then press Sound Controls Balance Steady Sound: Effect: Move Select Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to quickly access favorite channels, receive cable TV programs, preset channels automatically, skip unwanted channels or add new ones, label the channel number and block unwanted channels. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
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Select “Channel Block” block unwanted channels. (1) Press V or v to select the desired channel, then press (2) Press V or v to select either “Block” or “Allow”, then press Notes • You can skip over channels that have been skipped by pressing CH +/–. You can still use the 0-9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer Sleep: then press Wake Up Timer: Move Select Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep”), then press...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup Language: English ), then press...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to VIDEO 2 INPUT and VIDEO 1 IN terminals TV front panel KV-BT212N50 KV-BT212N40/ BM142N40* Audio/Video VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO 2 INPUT cable Camcorder (not supplied) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) (MONO) TV rear panel Video game KV-BT212N40/...
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna. –...
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Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page • Changes in room TV cabinet temperature sometimes creaks. make the TV cabinet – — expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working. sound is heard —...
507 mm 335 mm Measured diagonally Viewing screen size 497 × 461 × 487 mm 374 × 355 × 420 mm Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 23 kg 12 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
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x Securing the TV KV-BT212M50/BT212M40/BT212P40 only To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
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Table of Contents Additional Information Installation Connecting optional components ..21 Getting Started ........6 Setting up your TV Troubleshooting ........22 (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Specifications ......Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........9 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen using the buttons on the top control panel.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2 +/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel MENU PROG TV rear panel KV-BT212M40/BT212P40/ KV-BT212M50 BM142M40/BM142P40 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV front panel KV-BT212M50 KV-BT212M40/BT212P40/BM142M40/BM142P40 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Remote control sensor.
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been watched – for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options: – (KV-BT212M50 only) “Dynamic” (low and high tones), “Drama” (voice and high tones), “Soft” (soft, natural and relaxing sound), “Personal”*. * When the “Personal” mode is selected, you can receive the last adjusted sound settings from the “Sound Adjustment”...
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” “Program Label” Label the program number. Block unwanted programs.
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. MENU Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program Program Label Program Block Program Sorting...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, label the program number, block unwanted programs and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: TV System: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: Signal Booster: Auto to preset appears on the menu, then press...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language: English Video Label Color System:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel KV-BT212M50 KV-BT212M40/ BT212P40/BM142M40/ BM142P40* Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO)— —R (MONO)— —(MONO) TV rear panel KV-BT212M40/ KV-BT212M50 Video game BT212P40/BM142M40/ equipment BM142P40* Antenna cable (not supplied)
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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Dotted lines or – equipment near the TV. interference from cars, stripes neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. – • Use a highly directional antenna. • Broadcast signals are...
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! your TV flashes indicates the (main power) to turn off your TV. red several possible problems. Contact your nearest Sony service center. times after every three seconds. • The “Signal Booster” is The TV screen...
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Picture tube Measured diagonally Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) 497 × 461 × 487 374 × 355 × 420 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
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x Securing the TV KV-BT212P52/BM212P42 only To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
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Table of Contents Installation Additional Information Getting Started ........6 Connecting optional components ... 22 Troubleshooting ......... 23 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Specifications ...... Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........9 Using the remote control and basic functions ........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen and adjust the picture position using the buttons on the top control panel.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2 +/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel MENU PROG TV rear panel KV-BT212P52 KV-BM212P42/BM142P42 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) TV front panel KV-BT212P52 KV-BM212P42/BM142P42 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Button/Terminal Function Page Turn off or turn on the TV. Remote control sensor.
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been watched for at least five seconds. –...
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options: – (KV-BT212P52 only) “Dynamic” (low and high tones), “Drama” (voice and high tones), “Soft” (soft, natural and relaxing sound), “Personal”*. * When the “Personal” mode is selected, you can receive the last adjusted sound settings from the “Sound Adjustment”...
Advanced Operations x Enjoying bilingual program You can enjoy bilingual program of A2 bilingual system by using the A/B button. When receiving an A2 program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) Main (Sub sound) bilingual (Main sound) PROG MENU Note • When viewing a non-bilingual program, select the main sound. Otherwise, you may hear some noise or abnormal sound.
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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continued Level 1 Level 3/Function Page Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Label the program number. “Program Label”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program Program Label Program Block Program Sorting...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Sound” setting KV-BT212P52 only The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm...
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, label the program number, block unwanted programs and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
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continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press VHF Low Fine: Auto Skip: (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Signal Booster: Auto to preset appears on the menu, then press Select...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup Language: English ), then press...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel KV-BT212P52 KV-BM212P42/ BM142P42* Audio/Video cable Camcorder (not supplied) L(MONO)— —R (MONO)— —(MONO) TV rear panel KV-BT212P52 KV-BM212P42/ Video game BM142P42* equipment Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO)
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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• Do not use a hair dryer or other • There is local stripes equipment near the TV. interference from cars, neon signs, hair dryers, • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – power generators, etc. dealer for advice. – • Broadcast signals are Double images or •...
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! diagnosis function your TV flashes (main power) to turn off your TV. indicates the red several Contact your nearest Sony service center. possible problems. times after every three seconds. The TV screen • The “Signal Booster”...
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Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) 497 x 461 x 487 374 x 355 x 420 Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Thai Co., Ltd. 2126 Kromadit Building, New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Sony Corporation Additional Information...