Page 2 - WARNING; Caution; For safe installation:
2 Getting Started WARNING Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.Dangerously high voltages are present inside theset. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing toqualified personnel only. Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes andother materi...
Page 3 - Contents; About This Manual
Getting Started 3 GB Contents Getting Started Step 1—Preparation ................................................... 4 Checking the supplied accessories ....................... 4Inserting batteries into the Remote Commander .......................................................... 4 Step 2—Connecti...
Page 4 - Step 1 — Preparation; Checking the Supplied Accessories
4 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 — Preparation 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 • Monopole aerial (KV-V1430K/P only) • Aerial connector (KV-V1430K/P only) Insert...
Page 5 - Connecting an Outdoor Aerial; To connect both VHF and UHF aerials; Step 2 — Connecting the Aerial
Getting Started 5 GB Connecting an Outdoor Aerial For better TV reception and recording with clear video picture, connect anoutdoor aerial to your video TV. To connect a VHF aerial or a combinationVHF/UHF aerial—75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Attach an IEC aerial connector to 75-ohm coaxial cable.Plug...
Page 6 - Before you begin; Step 3 — Tuning in to TV Stations
6 Getting Started You should preset the channels (up to 60 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 allocateprogramme numbers to the channels one by one. Before...
Page 7 - Presetting Channels Automatically
Getting Started 7 GB Presetting Channels Automatically 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.The PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears. 3 Move the cursor ( z ) to “AUTO PROGRAMME” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK.The AUTO PROGRAMME menu...
Page 8 - Presetting Channels Manually
8 Getting Started For programme positionsbeyond 2 The display scrolls by pressing – √ repeatedly. If you have made a mistake Press ? to go back to the previous position. Presetting Channels Manually 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “PROGRAMME PRESET” with + ◊ or – √ ...
Page 9 - Skipping Programme Positions
Getting Started 9 GB Skipping Programme Positions You can skip unused programme positions when selecting programmewith PROGR +/– buttons. However, the skipped programmes may stillbe called up when you select them with the number buttons. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z )...
Page 10 - Captioning a TV Station Name
10 Getting Started Captioning a TV Station Name You can name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers) tobe displayed on the TV screen (e.g. MTV). Using this function, you caneasily identify which channel you are watching. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z...
Page 12 - Step 4 — Setting the Clock
12 Getting Started You need to set the clock for using timer recording and quick-timerrecording functions. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to “CLOCK SET” with + ◊ or – √ and press OK. The CLOCK SET menu appears. 3 Press OK to start setting the clock.The day section tur...
Page 13 - Watching the TV; Switching the TV On and Off; Switching on; Selecting TV Programmes
Basic Operations 13 GB Basic Operations Watching the TV 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 ; , PROGR +/– or number buttons on the Remote Commander, or PR...
Page 14 - Muting the Sound; Selecting the picture effect
14 Basic Operations Muting the Sound Press ¤ . The ¤ indicator appears and stays on the screen. To resume normal sound, press ¤ again or Á +. Displaying the On-screenInformation Press e to display the following on-screen information. To have the programme number and caption stay on the screen, press...
Page 15 - Adjusting the picture displayed on the screen
Basic Operations 15 GB 4 Press MENU to go back to the original screen. Adjusting the picture displayed on the screen 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 2 Move the cursor ( z ) to VISUAL MODE with + ◊ or – √ and press OK. The VISUAL MODE menu appears. 3 Move the cursor ( z ) to PICTURE CONTROL wi...
Page 16 - Watching Line Input
16 Basic Operations Watching Line Input Press … repeatedly until the desired input indicator appears. To go back to the normal TV picture, press … until the programme position appears, or press ; on the Remote Commander once. For details of the video input picture, see page 30. Listening with Headph...
Page 17 - Inserting a Video Cassette; Playing a Tape
Basic Operations 17 GB 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 Operations” from page 26. Inserting a Video Cassette 1 Press ; , PROGR +/– or number buttons on the Remote Commander, or PROGR +/– o...
Page 19 - Resetting the Tape Counter
Basic Operations 19 GB 4 . 1 2 MON E 2 : 0 5 : 1 0 S E S 2 0 : 0 0 Playing a Tape Repeatedly (AutoRepeat) You can play the recorded portion of the tape repeatedly.Set the AUTO REPEAT switch on the video TV to ON, and pressPLAY · . Playback starts. When the tape reaches the end, the video TV rewinds ...
Page 20 - Recording TV Programmes; To stop recording; Recording with the TV Off
20 Basic Operations Recording TV Programmes Recording TV Programmes 1 Press ; , PROGR +/– or number buttons on the Remote Commander, or PROGR +/– on the video TV when the u lamp is lit in red. 2 Insert a cassette with a safety tab. 3 Select the programme position with PROGR+/–. You can also use numb...
Page 21 - Setting the Timer
Basic Operations 21 GB Recording TV Programmes Usingthe Timer The Timer Recording function allows you to preset your video TV torecord up to six programmes within a one-month period. Before you begin • Press ; , PROGR +/– or number buttons on the Remote Commander, or PROGR +/– on the video TV to swi...
Page 23 - Daily/weekly recording
23 Basic Operations GB Daily/weekly recording You can preset your video TV to record the same programme every day ofthe week (daily recording) or the same programme on the same day everyweek (weekly recording). Press – √ in step 3 until the desired setting appears in the “DATE” position. With each p...
Page 24 - Checking the Timer Settings
24 Basic Operations Checking the Timer Settings You can display the list of the timer settings which you preset. Press TIMER ON SCREEN.The PROGRAMME LIST appears. Press TIMER ON SCREEN again to erase the PROGRAMME LIST. Changing or Canceling the TimerSettings 1 Press TIMER REC ON/OFF to turn off the...
Page 25 - Recording Using the Quick-Timer; If you are recording
25 Basic Operations GB Recording Using the Quick-Timer You can preset your video TV to start timer recording immediately and toautomatically stop recording after a specific time period.If you have not set the clock, quick-timer recording cannot be done. If you are recording 1 Press QUICK TIMER on th...
Page 28 - Adjusting the Tracking; Adjusting the Tracking Automatically; Enhancing Video Picture Quality
28 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 sno...
Page 29 - About the Auto Head Cleaner
29 Additional Operations GB Adjusting with the OptimumPicture Control (OPC) This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality byadjusting the system parameter automatically according to the conditionof the video tape.This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better pict...
Page 30 - Connecting Optional Equipment; To watch the video input signal; Editing with Another VCR; Editing from another VCR
30 Additional Operations Connecting Optional Equipment Watching the Picture Input fromOptional Equipment To watch the video input signal Press … repeatedly until the desired input indicator appears on the screen. • … 1 for audio/video input or RGB input through the W connector • … 2 for audio/video ...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting
31 Additional Information GB Function TV reception Clock andtimer Playback Possible causes and remedies • The mains lead is disconnected. / Connect the mains lead. • The video TV is switched off. / Press ; , PROGR +/– or programme number on the Remote Commander, or PROGR +/– on the video TV. • The h...
Page 33 - Worn Video Heads; Taking Care of Your Video TV; Video Head Cleaning
33 Additional Information GB Worn Video Heads If your video TV displays a poor picture after you clean the video heads,you may need to replace them. Consult your dealer or the Sony ServiceCenter nearest you. Check the Video Heads after 1,000Hours of Use A video TV is a high precision machine. It mus...
Page 34 - Specifications; Receivable Channels
34 Additional Information Output EURO-AV: 21-pin Headphones jack Monaural minijack General Clock Quartz locked Power back up Approx. 1 day or less Power requirements 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption KV-V1430K/P: 60 WKV-V2110K/P: 81 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage tempera...
Page 35 - Video TV Set—Front; Index to Parts and Controls
35 Additional Information GB 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. 9 PROGR(programme) +/– buttons (page 13) !º Remote sensor !¡ Tape transport butto...
