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REVISION HISTORY CHASSIS MODEL 9-872-365-02 PART NO. : KV-AR14M50 KV-AR14M50 KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14P52 SUFFIX DATE SUPP / CORR DESCRIPTION 2003/8 1st Issue 2004/1 Supp-1 IC001 Part Number Change (Page...
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SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. KV-AR14M50 RM-W101 Malaysia SCC-U96D-A KV-AR14M50 RM-W101 GE SCC-V04C-A KV-AR14M80 RM-W101 ME SCC-U90D-A KV-AR14P52 RM-W101 Thailand SCC-U94J-A RM-W101 TRINITRON COLOR TV ®...
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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 –...
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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. – 3 –...
KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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. Convergence 3. Focus Set the controls as follows unless otherwise noted: 4.
KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 Operation of V.STAT magnet 2-2. CONVERGENCE If the V.Stat magnet is moved in the “A” and “B” arrows, • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the focus, the red, green and blue dots moves as shown below. horizontal size and vertical size. •...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment (2) Convergence Rough Adjustment Preparation: Preparation: • • Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal Before starting this adjustment, adjust the horizontal static convergence and the vertical static static convergence and the vertical static convergence convergence Insert...
KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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. Set picture mode: DYNAMIC. 3.
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...
3. Call the adjusted items again to confirm adjustments were made. 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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Data Variant depend on models Category Name Model Data WHBL With VM A864 Without VM A864 With VM A865 Without VM A865 With VM A866 Without VM A866 Category Name Model Data With VM A87D Without VM A87D Category No Name Model Table NTSC...
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ITEM INFORMATION No. OPB1 Item Speed Search M/N(US) L’ KV-AR14M50 KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14P52 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 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled...
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No. OPB6 OSD Language Selection Item GA US Latin Feature 2 Feature 1 KV-AR14M50 KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14P52 GA US (US Model Destination) 0 = US/CANADA/Latin 1 = Taiwan/Korea/Philippine (Wake-up timer enable) (GA Surround Spec:OFF, SIMULATED, SRS) Latin (US Model Latin Destination) 0 = US/CANADA (No Volume Figure Display) 1 = Latin (Volume Figure Display) Feature 2...
3-3. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS SUB HUE ADJUSTMENT PMX/CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 1. Select Video. 2. Input a NTSC 3.58 Color Bar to TV set. 1. Select Video Mode. 3. Set the following condition: 2. Input PAL CB to TV set. PICTURE 100%, COLOR 50%, BRIGHTNESS 50% 3.
V. LINEARITY (VLIN), V. CORRECTION (SCOR), PIN 3-6. PICTURE DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT AMP (EWPW), AND HORIZONTAL TRAPEZOID H. CENTER ADJUSTMENT (HPOS) (EWTZ) ADJUSTMENTS 1. Input NTSC Monoscope signal. 1. Input NTSC Monoscope signal. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode. 3.
KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION C Board A Board 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 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.
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 RM-W101 4-3-1. A Board — Processor (Block A) Schematic Diagram CN007 CN009 TO A BOARD (JACK) CN003 CN905 CN004 TO C BOARD CN711 TO C BOARD CN701 C005 C006 U IN R377 1.5k CHIP PROCESSOR (BLOCK A) D066 3.3V GP08D...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 RM-W101 4-3-2. A Board — Audio (Block B) Schematic Diagram CN201 J201 J200 JACK J202 CN200 CN202 TO J BOARD CN3400 R238 AUDIO (BLOCK B) R239 CHIP R237 CHIP CHIP C235 C234 470P 470p CHIP R233 CHIP FPRD C217 C223...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 RM-W101 4-3-3. A Board — Power Supply (Block C) Schematic Diagram C672 0.01 C675 3.3V 3.3V (C1) To A3,D18 C641 POWER SUPPLY IC606 (BLOCK C) BA033T D635 3.3V REG PDZ3.6B-115 1.8V_MAIN (C2) To A49 JW1665 C685 C662 17.5 IC607 C609...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 C BOARD ✽ MARK LIST KV-AR14M50 (GE) KV-AR14M50 (Malaysia) KV-AR14M80 KV-AR14P52 D780 1SS133T-77 1SS133T-77 1SS133T-77 1SS119-25 D781 1SS133T-77 1SS133T-77 1SS133T-77 1SS119-25 Note: The parts indicated as "XX" in this circuit diagram are not listed here, as they are not used for these models. –...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 RM-W101 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS NOTE: The circuit indicated at left contains high voltage of over [Processer, Audio, Power Supply, Deflection, Tuner, Jack ] 1220 Vp-p. Please pay attention when inspecting or repairing it to prevent an electric shock. –...
KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 • Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since •...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 C203 1-164-677-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.033UF 10.00% 16V C644 1-164-315-11 CERAMIC CHIP 470PF...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 C876 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001UF 10.00% 50V D062 8-719-069-55 DIODE UDZSTE-175.6B C877...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 D912 8-719-069-55 DIODE UDZSTE-175.6B JR016 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP D913 8-719-069-55 DIODE UDZSTE-175.6B...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 L805 1-408-947-00 INDUCTOR 2.2MH R020 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W L902 1-414-187-11...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 R235 1-249-401-11 CARBON 1/4W R625 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R236 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 R888 1-218-887-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/10W R9036 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R889...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 C325 1-164-227-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.022UF 10.00% 25V <TRANSISTOR> (KV-AR14M50/AR14M80) C623 1-162-967-11...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 <#########> <COIL> SWF100 1-781-042-11 FILTER, SURFACE WAVE L780 1-410-667-31 INDUCTOR 22UH...
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KV-AR14M50/AR14M80/AR14P52 RM-W101 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 * 4-095-989-01 INDIVIDUAL CARTON 4-392-003-21 BAND, HOLDING (KV-AR14P52) (KV-AR14M80/M50(GE)) 4-059-705-01 CLIP (KV-AR14P52)
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SECTION 6. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST (see page 65) REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK IC001 6-705-434-01 IC TDA12067H/NIB0B0PV (KV-AR14M50/P52) IC001 6-705-434-21 IC TDA12067H/NIB0B0PV (KV-AR14M80) Sony Corporation Sony Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. English 9-872-365-02 Visual Products 2004.1 – 68 –...
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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC (for Malaysia only: 220 – 240 V AC). • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections;...
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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-AR21M61 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 ... 24 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 26 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. and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the •...
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (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 previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-AR21M61 only You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM Mono NICAM stereo (Regular sound) (Stereo sound)
x Viewing Teletext KV-AR21M61 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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Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Auto Program Label...
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 High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
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, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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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 TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: 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, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
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 stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV cannot receive on the TV, VCR and at the wall. stereo broadcast or the cable is damaged. sound. – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony • The antenna setup is inappropriate. dealer for advice. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.
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Page Symptom Possible cause Solutions • 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 —...
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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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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the Do not plug in too many appliances to the same 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-AR21M61 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 ... 24 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 26 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 and preset the TV channels automatically using the buttons on the top control panel. and V/v/B/b buttons on the remote control can also be used for the •...
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (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 previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs KV-AR21M61 only You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM Mono NICAM stereo (Regular sound) (Stereo sound)
x Viewing Teletext KV-AR21M61 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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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. “Manual Program” Preset channels manually. “TV System” Select the TV system: “B/G”...
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Auto...
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 High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
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, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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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 TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: to preset appears on the menu, then press Select...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
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 stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV cannot receive on the TV, VCR and at the wall. stereo broadcast or the cable is damaged. sound. • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony – dealer for advice. inappropriate. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.
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Page Symptom Possible cause Solutions • 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 —...
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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-AR21M81 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 ... 23 Getting Started ........6 Troubleshooting ......... 25 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 SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (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 previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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continued Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically. –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Viewing Teletext KV-AR21M81 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 “Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” Preset channels automatically. “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Program Label Program Block...
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 High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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...
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continued Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
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, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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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: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Skip: 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, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
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 stripes interference from cars, equipment near the TV. neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. Double images or – • Broadcast signals are •...
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TV, VCR, and at the wall. incomplete (snowy picture or double – • The antenna setup is • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony images) inappropriate. dealer for advice. (KV-AR21M81 only). – • Signal transmission •...
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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-AR21M61 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 ... 24 Setting up your TV Troubleshooting ......... 26 (“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 SOUND MODE MENU PROG TV rear panel (MONO) MONO) MONO) TV front panel (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 previous program number. – PROG +/– Select program number. – 2 +/– Adjust volume.
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SRS Labs, Inc. SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638, 258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
x Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button (KV-AR21M61 only). You can choose the sound of programs which are broadcast with the A2 bilingual system (KV-AR14P52 only).
x Viewing Teletext KV-AR21M61 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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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/Function Page “Timer” Set TV to turn off automatically. “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” Preset channels automatically. “Auto Program” Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Select the TV system: “TV System”...
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continued How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool High MENU Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program TV System: Auto...
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 High Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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...
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
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, select the TV system, label the program number and block unwanted programs. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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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 TV System: VHF Low (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Fine: Auto Skip:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the picture position, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup ), then press Language:...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) TV front panel Camcorder (MONO) Video game equipment Audio cable (not supplied) Walkman TV rear panel Radio Antenna cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable...
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Connecting to the monitor output terminal ( T ) TV rear panel Audio system (MONO) (MONO) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes...
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 – Double images or • Use a highly directional antenna.
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TV, VCR and at the wall. stereo broadcast damaged. sound. – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony • The antenna setup is dealer for advice. inappropriate. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.
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Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page TV cabinet • Changes in room creaks. temperature sometimes – — make the TV cabinet expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” – —...