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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 TV to rain or moisture. 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.
x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 3.8 mm screws Note • Use only the supplied screws. Use of other screws may damage the TV. 20 mm clamps Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
Table of Contents Installation Getting Started ... 6 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ... 7 Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ... 8 Using the remote control and basic functions ... 9 Menu Adjustment Introducing the menu system ... 11 Changing the “Picture”...
Installation x Getting Started Installation 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 MENU TV front panel KV-BT21M80 (MONO) Button/Terminal PROG +/– 2 +/– Menu operations 2 +/– MENU Overview of Controls TV rear panel KV-BT21M80 (MONO) (MONO) KV-BM21M70 (MONO) Function Turn off or turn on the TV.
Using the remote control and basic functions Button PROG +/– 2 +/– 0 – 9, ÷ (KV-BT21M80 only) PROG MENU Description Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. Display the TV program. Jump to previous program number. Select program number. Adjust volume.
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continued Button (KV-BT21M80 only) Menu operations MENU V, v, B, b Timer operations Stereo/bilingual operations Overview of Controls Description Select sound mode options: “Dynamic” (low and high tones), “Drama” (voice and high tones), “Soft” (soft, natural and relaxing sound), “Personal”*. * When the “Personal”...
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. Picture icon Sound icon Timer icon Channel Setup icon Setup icon Menu level 1 Level 1...
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continued Level 1 Level 2 “Timer” “Sleep Timer” “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” “Manual Program” “TV System” “Program Label” “Program Block” “Setup” “Language” “Video Label” “Color System” Menu Adjustment Level 3/Function Set TV to turn off automatically. Set TV to turn on automatically. Preset channels automatically.
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How to use the menu PROG Press MENU to display the menu. MENU Press V or v to select the desired item. Press confirm your selection and go to the next level. Other menu operations Adjust the setting value Move to the next/previous menu level Cancel the menu Tips •...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( selected, then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
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” icon ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
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 ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press Select “Sleep Timer”...
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” icon ( ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Auto Program”), then press...
continued Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press (2) Press V or v until the program number you want to preset appears on the menu, then press Select the desired channel.
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, label the connected equipment and select the color system. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon ), then press Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Language”), then press Select “Language”...
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel KV-BT21M80 L(MONO)– –R TV rear panel KV-BM21M70* KV-BT21M80 (MONO) * Sound Mix Terminal (KV-BM21M70 only) You can connect the audio L and R jacks from your AV equipment to both jacks on the TV to enjoy mixed left and right sound.
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 Snowy picture • The connection is loose or the cable is damaged.
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• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV. • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Use a highly directional antenna. • Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function.
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TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV. • Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service center. — — Additional Information Page –...
Picture tube Tube size (cm) Screen size (cm) Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information KV-BT21M80 KV-BM21M70 3 W + 3 W Output: 1 Phono jacks; 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Output: 1 Phono jacks;...
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