Sony KV-AR212 User manual

Sony KV-AR212M30 Group G7 (GB)_2-109-122-11 (1)

KV-AR212

2-109-122-11 (1)

M30

Operating Instructions

•Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain

it for future reference.

Tr initron Color TV

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Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus

shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

•To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the

remote if you are not going to use it for several days. If any liquid leaks from the

batteries and touches your skin, immediately wash it away with water.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the

TV as high voltages and other hazards are present

inside the TV. Refer servicing and disposal of the

TV to qualified personnel.

Your TV is recommended for home use only.

Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may be

subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or

vibrations.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object

falls into it. Have it checked immediately by

qualified personnel only.

Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.

Do not install the TV in a confined space, such as a

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For children’s safety, do not leave children alone

with the TV. Do not allow children to climb onto it.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.

Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals to

clean the TV. Do not attach anything (e.g., adhesive

tape, cellophane tape, glue) on the painted cabinet of

the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the

TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during

lightning storms.

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Install the TV on a stable TV stand and floor which

can support the TV set weight. Ensure that the TV

stand surface is flat and its area is larger than the

bottom area of the TV.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same

power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull

the power cord itself. Even if your TV is turned

off, it is still connected to the AC power source

(mains) as long as the power cord is plugged in.

Unplug the TV before moving it or if you are not

going to use it for several days.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

TV to rain or moisture.

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xSecuring the TV

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.

(1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.

(2) Screw one clamp to a wall or pillar and

the other clamp to the provided hole at

the rear of your TV.

Note

• Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV.

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Additional Information

Connecting optional components ... 24

Troubleshooting ................................. 26

Specifications ...................... Back cover

Table of Contents

Installation

Getting Started ..................................... 6

Setting up your TV

(“Initial Setup”) .................................... 7

Overview of Controls

TV top control, front and

rear panels............................................. 9

Using the remote control and

basic functions .................................... 10

Advanced Operations

Selecting the picture and sound

modes .................................................. 12

Enjoying stereo or bilingual

programs ............................................. 13

Menu Adjustment

Introducing the menu system .......... 14

Changing the “Picture” setting ........ 17

Changing the “Sound” setting ......... 18

Changing the “Timer” setting .......... 20

Changing the “Channel Setup”

setting .................................................. 21

Changing the “Setup” setting .......... 23

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Installation

xGetting Started

Step 1

Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote.

Note

•Do not use old or different types of batteries together.

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Set up the TV by following the instructions of the

“Initial Setup” menu (see page 7).

Plug in the power cord, then press !on the TV to

turn it on.

Note

• The 1(standby) indicator flashes green for a few seconds

when turning on the TV. This does not indicate a

malfunction.

Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8

(antenna input) at the rear of the TV.

Tip

•You can also connect your TV to other optional components

(see page 24).

Installation

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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.

Tip

•The MENU, and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the

operations below.

1Press 2+/– to select the desired menu

language, then press t.

The selected menu language appears.

2Press 2+/– to select “Yes”, then press t

to preset the channels automatically.

The screen will indicate automatic

presetting is in progress.

After all available channels have been tuned

and stored, the “Program Sorting” menu

appears automatically on the screen.

To skip automatic channel presetting, select

“No”, then press t.

If the message “No channel found. Please

connect cable/antenna” appears, check your

TV connections, then press t.

3The “Program Sorting” menu enables you

to change the order in which the channels

appear on the screen.

a) If you wish to keep the channels in the

tuned order, press MENU.

b) If you wish to store the channels in a

different order:

1) Press 2+/– to select the program

number with the channel you wish

to rearrange, then press t.

Program:

TV System: Auto

VHF Low

Program Sorting

Program:

Select channel

continue

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The selected channel will appear on

the screen.

2) Press 2+/– to select the new

program number position for your

selected channel, then press t.

3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish

to change the order of the other

channels.

c) Press MENU to go to the next menu.

4Press 2+/– to adjust the bars on the

top and bottom of the menu if they are

slanted, then press t.

If no adjustment is necessary, then press t.

5Press 2+/– to select “No”, then press t.

This menu will not appear again the next

time you turn on the TV by pressing !.

To allow this menu to appear again, select

“Yes”, then press t.

Tips

•You can immediately go to the end of the ”Initial Setup” menu by pressing MENU.

•You can also set up your TV by pressing the MENU button on the top control panel for about

five seconds or using the menu system (see page 14).

Program Sorting

Program:

Select new position

continued

Overview of Controls

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Overview of Controls

(MONO)

098 76

(MONO)

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MONO) MONO)

PROG

MENUSOUND MODE

TV front panel

TV rear panel

xTV top control, front and rear panels

TV top control panel

Button/Terminal Function Page

1!Turn off or turn on the TV. 6

2Remote control sensor. –

3Wake Up indicator. 20

31Standby indicator. 6

4iHeadphone jack. –

5t2Video input terminal 2. 24

6PROG +/– Select program number. –

72+/– Adjust volume. –

8tSelect TV or video input. 24

Menu operations

72+/– Select and adjust items. –

8tConfirm selected items. –

9MENU Display or cancel the menu. –

0SOUND MODE Select sound mode options with a 5-Band 12

Graphic Equalizer display.

qa 8Antenna input terminal. 24

qs TMonitor output terminal. 25

qd Component video input terminal. 25

qf t1Video input terminal 1. 24

10 Overview of Controls

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xUsing the remote control and basic

functions

123

789

PROG

A/B

Button Description Page

1?/1 Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. –

2aDisplay the TV program. –

3Jump to last program number that has been –

watched for at least five seconds.

4PROG +/– Select program number. –

52+/– Adjust volume. –

8Change the picture size: –

“On” (16:9 wide-mode), “Off”.

9Mute the sound. –

Display on-screen information. –

qs tSelect TV or video input. 24

qd 0 – 9, ÷Input numbers. –

qh Select surround mode options: –

“TruSurround” (surround sound that spreads out to

the rear of a room), “WOW” (full, deep bass sound),

“Simulated” (stereo-like monaural sound), “Off”.

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