Sony KV-14FV1U manual

R 4-205-687- 32 (1) FD Trinitron Colour Video TV Instruction Manual KV-14FV1U KV-21FV1U ©2000 by Sony Corporation GB j PAL NTSC 4.43[...]

2 Safety Information Additional Safety Information • If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on the video head drum. if this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum and it may be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To avoid possible damage caused by moisture condensation, be sure no[...]

3 GB Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron “Combo” Colour Video TV. Before operating the set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Informs you of possible hazards. • Important information. • Information on a feature. • 1,2.. Sequence of instructions[...]

4 Descripción general de los botones del Retroproyector Comprobación de los accsorios suministrados Descripción general de los botones del Retroproyector Descripción general de los botones del Retroproyector Overview Overview of Remote Control Buttons Ejecting a videotape Press to eject the videotape Selecting Teletext Press to switch on telete[...]

5 GB Main Power On/Off switch If you turn off the Video TV by using this button and you do not turn on it again during 7 days, all the settings will be cleared. Connecting the Aerial Connecting an Indoor aerial (for KV-14FV1U only) For a better reception we recommend you connect an external aerial. However, if your local UHF signal is strong, you c[...]

6 Switching On the Video TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screen appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast), 3) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen and 4) confirm the [...]

7 GB Introducing and Using the Menu System Your Video TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: Menu System - TV Operation 1 Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on. 2 • To highlight the desired menu or option, press or . • To[...]

8 TV Operation Changing The Programme Order Of The TV Channels The “Programme Sorting” option in the “TV Set Up” menu allows you to change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in the section “Switc[...]

9 GB Selecting The Language Of The Menu Screens The “Language” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to select the language that the menus are displayed in. To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” (see pa[...]

10 VCR-Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 Insert a cassette with the arrow indication facing upwards. • If you insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback starts automatically. 2 Press PLAY z and the playback starts. On Screen information is displayed for a few seconds. Additional Tasks You can operate all the video tasks by using the [...]

11 GB Recording TV programmes 1 In standby mode, press the standby button to turn on the Video TV. 2 Insert a cassette with a safety tab. 3 Press PROGR + or –, or the number buttons to select the programme number. 4 Press TAPE SPEED to select the recording speed: SP for Standard Play or LP for Long Play. • In SP mode, the tape runs twice as fas[...]

12 Recording TV programmes using DIAL- TIMER The Dial-Timer recording function allows you to preset your Video TV to record one programme within a 24 hour period. For setting the Dial-Timer, use the DIAL TIMER button on the Video TV. Before you begin: • Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, refer to the “Setting the Clock Man[...]

13 GB VCR-Recording This function allows you to preset your Video TV to record up to 5 programmes within a one-month period. Before you begin: • Make sure that the clock is set correctly. if it is not, please refer to the section “Setting the Clock Manually”(see page 7). • Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact. Settin[...]

14 Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Some broadcasting systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) signals or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with the TV programmes. These signals ensure you that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. For example, if an urgent news bull[...]

15 GB Guide Station name channel 001 BBC1 002 BBC2 003 ITV 004 CHANNEL 4 005 CHANNEL 5 006 RTE (IRELAND) 007 NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) 008 TV NA GAELTACHTA 009 TV3 011 S4C 101 SKY ONE 102 SKY NEWS 103 SKY MOVIE MAX 104 SKY MOVIES PREMIER 105 SKY SPORT 1 106 NICKELODEON 107 EUROSPORT & BRITISH EUROSPORT 108 ITV2 109 MTV EUROPE 110 CHALLENGE TV 111 THE[...]

16 Playing a Tape Repeatedly The “Auto Repeat ” option in the “VCR Set Up” menu allows you to play a recorded tape repeatedly. To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select On . Finally press PLAY z to start the playback. When the tape reaches its end, the video TV rewinds the tape to t[...]

17 GB VCR-Additional Operations Setting the Colour System The colour system is set to “Auto”. However, by using the “Colour System Option” in the “VCR Set Up” menu you can set the colour system to the corresponding system that the tape was recorded in. You may want to change it if you notice streaks appearing on the screen during playba[...]

18 Teletext Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Make sure to use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext[...]

19 GB Connecting Optional Equipment Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your Video TV set. (Connecting cables are not supplied). * “ PlayStation ” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. * “ PlayStation ” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Using Optional Equipmen[...]

20 Video Head Cleaning The Auto Head Cleaner built into this set automatically cleans the video heads when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. However, if the playback pictures are noisy, hardly visible or no picture appears, the video heads probably need an extra cleaning. In this case, clean the video heads using the V-25CL video head cleaning tape[...]

21 GB General Rear Terminals : 1/ 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, TV audio/video output. Front Terminals … 2 video input – phono jack 2 audio input – phono jack headphones jack Clock Quartz locked Clock back up Approx. 7 days Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50Hz Sound Output: 1 x 6W (music po[...]

22 Additional Information Solution • Check the aerial connection. • Plug the Video TV in and press the button on the front of TV or if the standby indicator is on, press button. • Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the factory settings. • Check that the optional equipment is o[...]

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with 2 or @ ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted w[...]

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