Page 2 - About Moisture Condensation; WARNING; Safety Information; For safe installation:
Getting Started 2 About Moisture Condensation If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to awarm place, moisture may condense on the videohead drum. If this happens, the tape may stick tothe head drum and it may be damaged or the unitmay not operate correctly. To avoid possibledamage caused ...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) Additional Operations Switching off automatically—Sleep timer ............. 30Switching on at your desired time—On timer ...... 31Searching using the index function ......................... 32Enhancing video picture quality .....................
Page 4 - Checking the Supplied Accessories; Step 1 — Preparation
Getting Started 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you havethese items: • Remote Commander • Two R6 (size AA) batteries • Jack cover • AC plug adaptor • Band*• Two clamps*• Two wood screws* *KV-21VM5MT only Getting Started Step 1 — Prepar...
Page 5 - Step 2 — Installing the Video TV; To fasten the video TV to the TV stand
5 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) Step 2 — Installing the Video TV (KV-21VM5MT only) Preventing the Video TV fromFalling Because the front is heavier than the back, the video TV may fall if it is notlevel, or a child pushes or climbs on it. To avoid such an accident, stabilize...
Page 7 - Connecting an Outdoor Antenna; Step 3 — Connecting the Antenna; To connect both VHF and UHF antennas
7 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) For better TV reception and recording with clear video picture, connect anoutdoor antenna to your video TV. Connecting an Outdoor Antenna To connect a VHF antenna or a combinationVHF/UHF antenna —75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Attach an IEC ante...
Page 8 - Before you begin; Selecting Language; Step 4 — Tuning in to TV Stations
Getting Started 8 You should preset the channels (up to 80 channels) by choosing either theautomatic or manual method.The automatic method is easier if you want to preset all receivablechannels at once. Use the manual method if you want to allocate programnumbers to the channels one by one. Before y...
Page 9 - Presetting Channels Automatically
9 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) Presetting Channels Automatically 1 Press MENU.The main menu appears. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “PROGRAM PRESET” with + or – and press ENTER.The PROGRAM PRESET menu appears. 3 Move the cursor to “AUTO PROGRAM” with + or – and press ENTER.The ...
Page 11 - Presetting Channels Manually
11 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) Presetting Channels Manually 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “PROGRAM PRESET” with + or – and press ENTER.The PROGRAM PRESET menu appears. 3 Move the cursor to “MANUAL PROGRAM” with + or – and press ENTER.The...
Page 12 - Skipping Program Positions
Getting Started 12 Skipping Program Positions You can skip unused program positions when selecting program with thePROGR +/– buttons. However, the skipped programs may still be calledup when you select them with the number buttons. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “P...
Page 13 - Captioning a Station Name
13 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) Captioning a Station Name You can name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers) tobe displayed on the TV screen (e.g. ABC). Using this function, you caneasily identify which channel you are watching. 1 Press MENU to display ...
Page 15 - Step 5 — Setting the Clock
15 Getting Started EN SONY KV-14VM5MT(E) 3-858-264-11 (1) You need to set the clock for using timer recording, quick-timer recordingand on timer functions. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “CLOCK SET” with + or – and press ENTER. The CLOCK SET menu appears. 3 Press E...
Page 16 - Switching the TV on and off; Switching on; Switching off; Selecting TV Programs; Adjusting the Volume; Watching the TV
16 Basic Operations This section explains the basic functions you use while watching the TV.Most of the operations can be done using the Remote Commander. Switching the TV on and off Switching on Press POWER on the video TV. Switching off Press POWER on the Remote Commander.The video TV enters stand...
Page 17 - Muting the Sound; Selecting the picture effect
EN 17 Basic Operations Muting the Sound Press MUTING.The MUTING indicator appears and stays on the screen.To resume normal sound, press MUTING or VOL +. Displaying the On-screen Indications Press DISPLAY to display the following on-screen information.To have the program number, channel number and ca...
Page 18 - Adjusting the picture displayed on the screen; Watching Line Input
18 Basic Operations Adjusting the picture displayed on the screen 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to PICTURE CONTROL with + or – and press ENTER.The PICTURE CONTROL menu appears. 3 Using + or – , select the item you want to adjust and press ENTER. 4 Adjust the picture ...
Page 19 - Inserting a Video Cassette; Playing a Tape
EN 19 Basic Operations This section shows you how to insert a cassette and to play it. Moreconvenient functions you can use while playing a tape is shown in“Additional Operation.” Inserting a Video Cassette 1 Press the POWER switch on the video TV. 2 Gently press the center of the front side of a ca...
Page 20 - Setting the color system
20 Basic Operations Playing a Tape 1 Press POWER on the video TV.When the STANDBY lamp is lit in red, skip this step. 2 Insert a cassette.If you insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback startsautomatically. 3 Press PLAY · . Playback starts. On-screen information is displayed for some ...
Page 23 - Resetting the Tape Counter
EN 23 Basic Operations Displaying the on-ScreenIndications Press DISPLAY to display the following on-screen information. To showonly the amount of tape remaining and linear tape counter on the screen,press DISPLAY again.To make the indications disappear, press DISPLAY until no indications aredisplay...
Page 24 - To stop recording; Recording with the TV Off; Recording TV Programs
24 Basic Operations CLEAR ON/OFF ON SCREEN INPUT SELECT DISPLAY POWER EJECT MUTING MENU ENTER 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 C -/-- + -- + -- PROGR + -- VOL PICTURE MODE ON TIMER SLEEP INDEX TRACKING REC AUTO/ MANUAL COUNTER RESET PAUSE SEARCH PLAY REW FF TIMER REC STOP Recording TV Programs 1 Press POWER on t...
Page 25 - Setting the Timer; Recording TV Programs Using the Timer
EN 25 Basic Operations The Timer Recording function allows you to preset your video TV torecord up to six programs within a one-month period. Before you begin • Switch on the video TV. • Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If not, see “Setting the clock” onpage 15. • Make sure that the loaded...
Page 27 - Daily/weekly recording
EN 27 Basic Operations 10 When you want to set other programs, press – to move down the cursorto the next column, then repeat steps 2 to 9. 11 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.The TIMER REC lamp on the front of the video TV lights up and the videoTV enters timer recording standby mode. Press TIMER ON SCREEN t...
Page 28 - Checking the Timer Settings
28 Basic Operations Checking the Timer Settings You can display the list of the timer settings which you preset. Press TIMER ON SCREEN.The PROGRAM LIST appears. Press TIMER ON SCREEN again to erase the PROGRAM LIST. Changing or Canceling the TimerSettings 1 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF to turn off the TIM...
Page 29 - Recording Using the Quick-Timer; If you are recording
EN 29 Basic Operations Recording Using the Quick-Timer You can have your video TV start timer recording immediately andautomatically stop recording after a specific time period. Before you begin • Switch on the video TV. • Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If not, see “Setting the clock” on...
Page 31 - Switching on at Your Desired Time —
EN 31 Additional Operations You can preset your video TV to automatically switch on at a desired time.You can select the TV program or video playback to be switched on. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor to “ON TIMER SET” with + or – and press ENTER. The ON TIMER SET menu appea...
Page 32 - Searching Using the Index Function
32 Additional Operations Searching Using the Index Function CLEAR ON/OFF ON SCREEN INPUT SELECT DISPLAY POWER EJECT MUTING MENU ENTER 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 C -/-- + -- + -- PROGR + -- VOL PICTURE MODE ON TIMER SLEEP INDEX TRACKING REC AUTO/ MANUAL COUNTER RESET PAUSE SEARCH PLAY STOP REW FF TIMER REC ...
Page 33 - Adjusting the Tracking; Adjusting the Tracking Automatically; Adjusting with Rental Picture; Enhancing Video Picture Quality
EN 33 Additional Operations Adjusting the Tracking Adjusting the Tracking Automatically The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this video TV. TheAUTO TRACKING indicator will appear while the video TV is searchingfor best tracking condition. Adjusting the Tracking Manually If streaks or ...
Page 34 - Connecting Optional Equipment
34 Additional Operations Watching and Recording the PictureInput from Optional Equipment To watch the line input signal, press INPUT SELECT so that “LINE”appears on the screen. Connecting Optional Equipment to videooutput to audiooutput VMC-710M/720M (not supplied) LINE IN VIDEO LINE IN AUDIO
Page 35 - Troubleshooting
EN Additional Information 35 Possible causes and remedies • The AC power cord is disconnected. / Connect the AC power cord. • The video TV is switched off. / Press POWER on the video TV. If the STANDBY lamp islit in red, press POWER or a program number on theRemote Commander. • An earphone is connec...
Page 37 - About the Auto Head Cleaner; Worn Video Heads; Taking Care of Your Video TV
EN Additional Information 37 About the Auto Head Cleaner The auto head cleaner built into this set automatically cleans the videoheads when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If the effect of head cleaningis not sufficient even after a cassette has been loaded/unloaded severaltimes, clean the heads u...
Page 38 - Specifications
Additional Information 38 General Clock Quartz locked Power requirements 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption KV-14VM5MT: 90 WKV-21VM5MT: 135 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature – 20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) Dimensions KV-14VM5MT: 396 × 404 × 453 mm (15 5 ...
Page 39 - Receivable Channels and Channel Display
EN Additional Information 39 Area Middle East/Asia Indonesia Morocco CATV Hong Kong/United Kingdom Ireland South Africa Angola CATV East Europeancountries China Ivory Coast CATV America CATV System B/G, H I D/K,K1 M Channel display C02 to C12C21 to C69 C01C03 to C12 C70 to C73C08 to C10 S42 to S46S0...
Page 40 - Video TV Set—Front; Index to Parts and Controls
Additional Information 40 Video TV Set—Front This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the video TV set and on the Remote Commander.For more information, refer to the pages next to each description. Index to Parts and Controls 8 Cassette compartment (page 19) 9 VOL (volume) +/– butt...
