Sony CRT Television KV 32FV27 User Manual

4-081-775-22  
TM  
Operating Instructions  
KV-32FV27 KV-36FV27  
© 2001 by Sony Corporation  
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WARNING  
NOTIFICATION  
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to  
rain or moisture.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
NO ABRIR  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for  
help.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority  
to operate this equipment.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Safety  
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the products enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall  
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully  
into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,  
unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified  
service personnel before operating it further.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
Installing  
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place  
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.  
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with  
hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.  
Doing so could cause damage to the TV  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF  
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
CAUTION  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,  
Sony has determined that this  
product or product models meets  
the ENERGY STAR® guidelines  
for energy efficiency.  
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your  
TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a  
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of  
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be  
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching  
the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the  
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your  
warranty because they are the result of misuse.  
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.  
The SRS (z) (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM)  
is manufactured by Sony Corporation under  
license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by  
U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and  
foreign patents pending. The word “SRS” and  
Note on Caption Vision  
This television receiver provides display of television closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.  
the SRS symbol (z) are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and  
BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
Note on Cleaning the TV  
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such  
as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the  
cabinet.  
FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Note to CATV System Installer  
Owners Record  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close  
to the point of cable entry as practical.  
The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this  
instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
About this Manual  
This manual is for models KV-32FV27 and KV-36FV27. The menu  
and illustrations shown are for model KV-36FV27 to show the  
maximum features available. Differences in operation will be  
indicated in the text, for example, “For KV-36FV27 only.”  
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of  
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable  
companies for the use of the general public may require  
authorization from the broadcaster/ cable company and/ or  
program owner.  
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Important Safeguards  
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and  
keep this manual for future reference.  
Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly  
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior  
of the set.  
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and  
instructions placed on the set or described in the operating  
instructions or service manual.  
WARNING  
Installation  
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions  
should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Use  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the type  
of power source indicated on the serial/ model  
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical  
power supplied to your home, consult your  
dealer or local power company. For those sets  
designed to operate from battery power, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near  
water for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a  
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.  
Grounding or Polarization  
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug  
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire  
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).  
Follow the instructions below:  
Accessories  
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious  
injury to a child or an adult and serious damage  
to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended  
by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV.  
An appliance and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and  
cart combination to overturn.  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have  
a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug by forcing it in.  
Alternate Warning  
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact  
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are  
provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of  
the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings  
must never be blocked or covered.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
Never cover the slots and openings with a  
cloth or other materials.  
Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other  
similar surface.  
Always turn the set off when it is not being  
used. When the set is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it  
from the wall outlet as a precaution against  
the possibility of an internal malfunction that  
could create a fire hazard.  
Never place the set in a confined space, such  
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless  
proper ventilation is provided.  
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is  
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,  
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service  
technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make  
occasional snapping or popping sounds,  
Do not place the set near or over a radiator  
or heat register, or where it is exposed to  
direct sunlight.  
particularly when being turned on or off.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through the cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the set.  
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Power-Cord Protection  
Service  
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the  
power cord, and do not place the set where the  
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
Antennas  
When the power cord or plug  
is damaged or frayed.  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An  
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or  
where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
If liquid has been spilled into  
the set.  
If the set has been exposed to  
rain or water.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS  
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
If the set has been subject to  
excessive shock by being  
dropped, or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and  
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
If the set does not operate  
normally when following the  
operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are  
specified in the operating  
instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and  
will often require extensive  
work by a qualified technician  
to restore the set to normal operation.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna  
Grounding.  
When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it  
indicates a need for service.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Servicing  
Ground clamp  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself since  
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Electrical wire  
equipment  
Ground clamps  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as  
the original parts.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Power service grounding electrode  
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)  
NEC: National Electrical Code  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or  
other hazards.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.  
This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to  
determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches  
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could  
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified  
service technician to dispose of the set.  
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Package Contents ..................................................3  
Installing the TV  
Using the Audio Menu .....................................40  
Using the Setup Menu.......................................48  
Connecting a VCR and Cable............................14  
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ....................15  
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........18  
Connecting a Satellite Receiver.........................19  
Component Video Connectors..................23  
Connecting a DVD Player with  
A/ V Connectors..........................................24  
Connecting a Camcorder ...................................25  
Using the CONTROL S Feature........................26  
Setting Up the TV Automatically .....................27  
Overview ..............................................................51  
Programming the Remote Control...................52  
Operating Other Components with Your TV  
Remote Control ...........................................54  
Troubleshooting ..................................................56  
Specifications .......................................................58  
Index .....................................................................61  
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega  
Overview  
This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an  
overview of how to set up and use basic features.  
Topic  
Page  
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega  
Package Contents  
2
3
3
Using the Remote Control  
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega  
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega  
The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by  
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to-  
corner detail.  
Youll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost  
immediately. The first thing you probably will notice is minimal glare  
from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves  
picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens.  
The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the  
screen center, but also at the corners so you can enjoy a bright,  
clear picture from any location in a room.  
Features  
Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:  
16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that  
maximizes picture resolution on anamorphicor enhanced for  
widescreensources, including selected DVDs.  
Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens  
picture definition.  
Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent  
output between programs and commercials.  
Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block  
unsuitable programming for younger viewers.  
Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD  
player connections.  
S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected  
equipment.  
Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you to watch two  
programs at once.  
Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels  
without leaving the current channel.  
Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs  
without disturbing anyone else.  
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega  
Package Contents  
Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote  
control, a pair of wireless headphones, and three AA batteries (two  
for the remote control, one for the headphones). These items are all  
you need to set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration.  
Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them. If  
you want to set up special configurations, you may need to buy extra  
cables or connectors. It is best to ensure that you have all needed  
materials on hand before beginning a special-connection project.  
Using the Remote Control  
The remote control is the primary mechanism for controlling your TV.  
Handle the remote control with care; avoid dropping it, getting it wet,  
placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is  
high.  
Inserting Batteries  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and  
on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.  
Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever  
you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.  
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega  
Button Descriptions  
The POWER button on the remote control (no. 13 in the illustration  
below) activates both the remote control and the TV.  
Outside Panel  
Button  
Description  
1 MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to  
restore the sound.  
qd  
qf  
1
2
2 SYSTEM OFF  
Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may  
not work with older Sony equipment.)  
3 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes  
(15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on  
before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until  
SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep feature is set, press once to  
view remaining time  
3
4
qg  
qh  
qj  
4 DISPLAY  
5 JUMP  
6
Press once to display the current time and channel label (if  
set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display off.  
See page 47 for details on setting the time.  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The  
TV alternates between the current channel and the last  
channel that was selected.  
5
6
qk  
ql  
7
8
9
w;  
Turns the headphones on/ off.  
7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture  
modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. Also available in the  
Video menu. For details, see Selecting Video Optionson  
page 38.  
q;  
wa  
ws  
wd  
qa  
qs  
8 TV/SAT  
Switches between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs when in  
SAT FUNCTION mode.  
Provides quick access for changing available audio settings.  
For details, see Using the Audio Menuon page 40.  
Press to display the TV on-screen menu. Press again to exit  
from the menus.  
9 MENU  
q; VOL +/-  
Adjusts the volume.  
qa  
Joystick allows for movement of the on-screen cursor.  
RM-Y182  
qs CODE SET  
Used for programming the remote control to operate non-  
Sony video equipment. For details, see Programming the  
Remote Controlon page 52.  
z
To scan rapidly through the  
channels, press and hold down the  
CH+ or CH- button.  
qd POWER buttons Turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment  
(GREEN)  
you have programmed into the remote control. For  
instructions, see Programming the Remote Controlon  
page 52.  
qf FUNCTION  
Select the equipment (TV, VCR/ DVD, SAT/ CABLE) that  
you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily  
when pushed to show which device the remote control is  
operating.  
buttons  
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega  
Button  
qg TV/VIDEO  
Description  
Cycles through the video equipment connected to the TVs  
video inputs: TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4  
Changes between the VHF/ UHF input to the AUX input.  
,
,
,
,
.
qh ANT  
qj 0 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after 2  
seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.  
qk SWAP  
Switches the position of the main picture with the window  
picture.  
ql  
Turns on/ off PIP. For details, see Using Picture in Picture  
(PIP)on page 31.  
w; GUIDE  
wa CH +/-  
ws RESET  
Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna.  
Scan through channels.  
Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory  
defaults.  
wd  
Use to switch control for connected video equipment. You  
details, see Programming the Remote Controlon page 52.  
AV 1 2 3 DVD  
Inside Panel  
1 TV/VCR  
Switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a  
non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote  
control to recognize your VCR. For details, see  
Programming the Remote Controlon page 52.  
Rewind  
2 m  
1
2
REC  
Record (press the blank button above, left at the same  
time)  
Fast-forward  
Play  
Stop  
Pause (Press again to resume normal playback)  
Displays the DVDs menu.  
Displays the DVDs Title menu.  
Alternates sound between the main picture and the  
window picture.  
M
N
3
4
7
8
x
X
5
6
3 DVD MENU  
4 TITLE  
5 AUDIO  
9
q;  
6 POSITION  
7 MTS/SAP  
Moves the location of the PIP window picture.  
Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options:  
Stereo, Auto-SAP, Mono.  
8 FREEZE  
Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the  
picture.  
9 CH +/–  
q; TV/VIDEO  
Changes the channel in the PIP window picture.  
The PIP window picture, cycles through the video equipment  
connected to your TVs video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO  
3, VIDEO 4. This allows you to select different sources for the  
PIP display.  
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Installing the TV  
Overview  
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.  
Topic  
Page  
8
10  
14  
18  
20  
22  
23  
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing  
Connectors  
Connecting a DVD Player with A/ V Connectors  
Connecting a Camcorder  
24  
25  
26  
27  
Using the CONTROL S Feature  
Setting Up the TV Automatically  
Note About the AC  
Power Cord  
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use  
caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the  
cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two  
lower hooks.  
You can detach  
the cord from  
this hook  
Do not remove the cord from the hooks.  
AC Power cord  
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Installing the TV  
TV Controls and Connectors  
Front Panel Menu  
Controls  
The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus  
without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings  
up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen  
cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.  
TV Rear Panel  
Model KV-36FV27  
4
9
1
2
3
5
7
6
8
Back Panel Descriptions  
Connection  
Description  
1AUX  
Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable  
provider does not feature local channels. You can switch  
between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT  
on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX  
input cannot be viewed in PIP.  
2TO CONVERTER  
This is a VHF/ UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV  
to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable  
box) and normal cable channels (CATV). Use this jack  
instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when  
needing to switch between scrambled and unscrambled  
cable channels.  
3VHF/UHF  
Connects to your VHF/ UHF antenna or cable.  
8
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Installing the TV  
Connection  
Description  
4S VIDEO  
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other  
S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better  
picture quality than the VHF/ UHF jacks or the Video IN  
jack.  
5MONITOR OUT  
Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.  
When two VCRs are connected (see page 18), you can  
use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.  
6AUDIO (L/R)/  
Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR  
or other video component. A third video input (VIDEO  
2) is located on the front panel of the TV. The Audio and  
Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the  
VHF/ UHF jack.  
VIDEO  
7AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio  
or video component. You can use these outputs to listen  
to your TVs audio through your stereo system.  
L (MONO)/R  
8CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote  
control signals (via wire) to other Sony infrared-  
controlled audio or video components.  
9Y, PB, PR, L, R  
Connects to your DVD players or Digital Set-top boxs  
component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/ R) jacks.  
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Installing the TV  
Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna)  
Connecting Directly  
to Cable or to an  
Antenna  
The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your  
home.  
Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable:  
VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable  
VHF/UHF  
75-ohm  
coaxial  
cable  
Rear of TV  
Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable:  
VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
VHF/UHF  
Rear of TV  
Antenna connector  
Other homes may have both:  
VHF and UHF  
75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
VHF/UHF  
Rear of TV  
U/V Mixer  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
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Installing the TV  
Cable and Antenna  
If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find  
this set-up convenient.  
AUX  
CATV cable  
Rear of TV  
TO CONVERTER  
(No connection to  
TO CONVERTER)  
VHF/UHF  
Antenna cable  
To receive channels using an antenna, instead of using the CATV cable  
1
Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote  
control. (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects antenna  
mode; pressing the button again selects cable mode.)  
2
3
Turn the Cable to OFF (see page 42).  
Perform the Auto Program function (see page 42).  
Basic Cable Box  
Connections  
Cable Box and Cable  
This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if your cable TV  
company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels  
vs. regular cable channels), and you need to use a cable box.  
With this setup you can:  
Use the TV remote control to change channels on your cable box  
when the signal is scrambled.  
Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV  
when the signal is not scrambled. (Your TVs tuner provides a  
better signal than the cable box.)  
Use the PIP feature normally with the CATV input.  
Use the PIP feature partially with the cable box. (When you  
switch the TV input to AUX to use the cable box the  
scrambled picture will display only in the main window. If you  
turn on the PIP, you will be able to see any of the regular channels  
in the PIP window, but you cannot SWAP the pictures between  
the main and PIP windows.)  
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1
Connect the Cable TV cable to the TVs VHF/ UHF jack.  
2
Using a coaxial cable, connect the TVs TO CONVERTER jack to  
the cable boxs IN jack. The TVs internal converter allows you to  
switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV  
and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,  
eliminating the need for an external splitter.  
3
Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable boxs OUT jack to the  
TVs AUX jack.  
75-ohm coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
Cable box  
AUX  
IN  
Rear of TV  
3
OUT  
TO CONVERTER  
2
Rear of TV  
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
VHF/UHF  
1
Rear of TV  
CATV cable (unscrambled channels)  
To switch between channels from cable box and channels from regular cable  
Press the ANT button on the TV remote control. (This is a toggle:  
pressing the button once selects the cable box; pressing the button  
again selects regular cable.)  
To use the cable box  
Have your TV tuner set to channel 3 or 4 (as appropriate) and  
then use the cable box to switch channels.  
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box  
Program the remote control as necessary. (See Programming the  
switch cable box channels.  
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the VCR  
Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote  
control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand see  
Programming the Remote Controlon page 52.) Then use the  
VCR buttons on the remote control to switch channels on the  
VCR.  
To prevent the accidental switching of TV channels  
When using the cable box, you need your TV to stay on a  
required channel (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TVs  
Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. The Channel Fix  
feature is under the Channel menu. For details, see Using the  
Channel Menuon page 42.  
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Cable Box only  
Use this hookup if:  
You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all  
signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, and  
You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video  
equipment to your TV.  
When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one  
unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the PIP  
feature. If some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not,  
consider using the hookup Cable Box and Cableon page 11  
instead.  
1
Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the  
cable boxs IN jack.  
2
Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable boxs OUT jack to the  
TVs VHF/ UHF jack.  
VHF/UHF  
Rear of TV  
Cable  
1
2
IN  
OUT  
Cable box  
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Connecting a VCR and Cable  
Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that  
does not require a cable box.  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the VCRs IN jack.  
Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCRs OUT jack to the TVs  
VHF/ UHF jack.  
3
Using an A/ V cable, connect the VCRs Audio and Video OUT  
jacks to the TVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO  
cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video  
cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will need audio  
cables for sound.  
TV  
Coaxial cable  
VCR  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
CATV  
A/V cable  
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Connecting a VCR and Cable Box  
Use this hookup if:  
Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of  
them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore  
need to use a cable box, and  
You want to use the PIP feature.  
With this setup you can:  
Use the TV remote control to change cable box channels when the  
signal is scrambled.  
Use the TV remote control to change TV channels when the  
signal is not scrambled. (Your TVs tuner provides a better signal  
than the cable box.)  
Use the PIP feature.  
Record both regular CATV and scrambled channels.  
To connect a cable box and a VCR, you will need:  
A small, inexpensive device known as a splitter.  
Three coaxial cables.  
Either a combination audio/ video cable, or an S VIDEO cable  
and audio cables.  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the two output jacks of the  
splitter to the TVs VHF/ UHF jack.  
3
4
5
Use a coaxial cable to connect the other output jack of the splitter  
to the input jack of the cable box.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the output jack of the cable box to  
the input jack of the VCR.  
Use the video line (yellow) of a combination audio/ video (A/ V)  
cable to connect the video output jack of the VCR to the video  
input jack of the TV.  
If the VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO cable to improve  
picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the combination A/V  
cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables for sound.  
Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output channels of  
the VCR to the respective input channels on the TV.  
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TV  
Coaxial  
cable  
CATV  
cable  
Splitter  
(not supplied)  
Cable box  
Coaxial  
cable  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
VCR  
A/V cable  
To view cable box channels  
Turn on the VCR and set it to the channel the cable box uses  
(channel 3 or 4). Set the TV to VIDEO 1. Use the cable box to  
switch channels.  
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box  
Program the remote control as necessary. (See Programming the  
switch cable box channels.  
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the VCR  
Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote  
control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand see  
Programming the Remote Controlon page 52.) Then use the  
VCR buttons on the remote control to switch VCR channels.  
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To use PIP with the Cable Box  
Turn on the cable box and VCR. Use the remote controls TV/VIDEO  
(yellow) button to set the PIP output to VIDEO 1. Change the PIP  
channel via the cable box. (The cable boxs tuner is used as the  
PIP video source; if you do not turn on the cable box, the PIP will  
not work.)  
This system is needed because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at  
a time (unlike regular cable, which makes all channels available concurrently).  
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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing  
If you connect two VCRs together, so you can record from one to the  
other, you may want to monitor the recording process. You can  
connect the recording VCR into your TV and then view what is being  
recorded. The procedure below shows you how to do this.  
1
Using an A/ V cable, connect the playback VCRs Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the recording VCRs Audio and Video IN  
jacks.  
2
Using an A/ V cable, connect the recording VCRs Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the TVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
TV  
VCR (playback)  
VCR (recording)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
A/V cable  
To change the video input of the VCR.  
See your VCRs users guide for instructions.  
To view what is being recorded  
Use the remote control to set the TV to the video input that the  
recording VCR is connected to. (VIDEO 1 in the illustration  
above.)  
If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you can use S VIDEO  
cables to improve picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the  
combination A/V cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables  
for sound.  
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver  
1
2
3
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receivers  
SATELLITE IN jack.  
Using an A/ V cable, connect the satellite receivers Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the TVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TVs  
VHF/ UHF jack.  
If the satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO cable to  
improve picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the combination A/V  
cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables for sound.  
TV  
Coaxial  
cable  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
Satellite receiver  
Satellite antenna  
cable  
A/V cable  
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR  
1
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receivers  
SATELLITE IN jack.  
2
3
Connect the CATV cable to the VCRs VHF/ UHF IN jack.  
Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCRs OUT jack to the TVs  
VHF/ UHF jack.  
4
5
Using an A/ V cable, connect the satellite receivers Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the VCRs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Using an A/ V cable, connect the VCRs Audio and Video OUT  
jacks to the TVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Satellite antenna  
cable  
Satellite receiver  
TV  
CATV  
Coaxial  
cable  
VCR  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
Coaxial  
cable  
A/V cable  
If the satellite receiver and VCR have S VIDEO jacks, you can use an S VIDEO  
cable to improve picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of each  
combination A/V cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables  
for sound.  
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To change VCR video input  
See your VCRs users guide for instructions.  
To watch satellite TV, or the VCR  
Use the TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select video source.  
To watch cable TV  
Use the TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VHF/ UHF  
source.  
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Connecting an Audio Receiver  
For improved sound quality, you may want to send the TVs audio  
signals to your stereo system. The procedure below tells you how.  
1
Using audio cables, connect the TVs Audio OUT jacks to the  
audio receivers Audio LINE IN jacks.  
AUDIO-L  
(white)  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
Line input  
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Connecting a DVD Player with Component  
Video Connectors  
This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has  
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.  
1
Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD  
players Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use  
the VIDEO 4 connections.  
The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and  
CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.  
2
Using an audio cable, connect the DVD players Audio OUT jacks  
to the TVs Audio IN jacks. Be sure to use the same column  
(VIDEO 4) of inputs that you used for the video connection.  
Component video cables  
TV  
DVD player  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
Audio cable  
You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR  
jacks.  
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Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors  
Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video  
(Y, PB, PR) jacks.  
An S VIDEO connection will give a good quality video signal, but if your DVD  
player has component video, that connection (described on the previous page)  
will give an even better video signal.  
1
Using audio cables, connect the DVD players Audio OUT jacks  
to the TVs Audio IN jacks.  
2
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD players S VIDEO jack  
to the TVs S VIDEO jack.  
TV  
S VIDEO  
cable  
DVD player  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
Audio cable  
To switch between your TV and DVD  
Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch from one  
input device to another.  
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Connecting a Camcorder  
For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front Audio and  
Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, however, you can connect  
the camcorder to the TVs rear Audio and Video IN jacks.  
1
Using A/ V cables, connect the camcorders Audio and Video  
OUT jacks to the TVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V output  
If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output to the TVs  
AUDIO L jack.  
If the camcorder has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO cable to  
improve picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the combination A/V  
cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables for sound.  
To view the cameras output  
Use the TVs remote control to set the appropriate input on the  
TV (VIDEO 2, in the illustration).  
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Using the CONTROL S Feature  
The CONTROL S feature allows you to control other equipment  
through your TV. Pointing the remote control at your TV, rather than  
at the equipment, allows you to keep other equipment hidden or out  
of direct line of sight.  
To control your other Sony equipment with your TVs remote control,  
use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipments  
CONTROL S IN jack to the TVs CONTROL S OUT jack.  
TV  
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Setting Up the TV Automatically  
After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to  
set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn  
your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to  
set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto  
Program feature in the Channel menu (see pages 42 and 43).  
The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for  
all channel selection.  
Using Auto Setup  
1
2
3
Press POWER to turn on the TV.  
Press the TV function button on the remote control.  
Press CH+ on the front of your TV to run the Auto Setup or press  
CHto exit. If you use the channel buttons on your remote control,  
be sure to use the main set of buttons.  
To reset TV to factory settings  
1
2
3
Turn the TV on.  
Hold down the RESET button on the remote control.  
Press and release the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn  
itself off, then back on.)  
4
Release the RESET button.  
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Using the Features  
Overview  
This chapter describes how to use special features of your TV.  
Topic  
Page  
30  
Using Favorite Channels  
Using Picture in Picture (PIP)  
Using Wireless Headphones  
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34  
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Using Favorite Channels  
The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of  
favorite channels that you specify.  
To display a list of your favorite channels  
1
If you have not already done so, create a list of favorite channels.  
(See the Favorite Channels section of Selecting Channel  
Optionson page 42.)  
2
3
If any menus are open, close them.  
Press . (The Favorite Channels options appear.)  
4
Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. The  
program on that channel appears in the preview window.  
Press  
to select.  
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Using Picture in Picture (PIP)  
Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels  
simultaneously one in the main window and another in a  
secondary (PIP) window.  
Displaying Picture in  
Picture  
Indicates which picture is  
currently receiving sound  
Main picture channel  
number in green  
9
6
2
Main  
picture  
Window picture channel  
number in white  
Window picture  
To use PIP:  
1
2
3
Make sure your TV is tuned to a channel that you know is airing  
programming.  
Press the  
button (or the button labeled PIP). The window  
picture appears.  
Use the yellow-labeled buttons on your remote control (see  
diagram) to control the PIP features (which are listed on the next  
page).  
To check your PIP:  
1
2
Tune your TV to a channel that you know is airing programming.  
Press SWAP and select that same channel as the main window.  
You should now have the same program playing in both your  
main window and your picture window.  
3
Use the PIP (yellow) CH+/ - buttons to change the channel in the  
picture window.  
You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow-  
labeled buttons.  
The AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window.  
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Using the Features  
4
Now use the main CH+/ - buttons of your remote control to  
change the channel in the main window. If this does not work,  
check Troubleshootingon page 56 for potential solutions.  
PIP Functions  
Yellow -labeled  
PIP Button  
Description  
3
4
1 AUDIO  
Alternates sound between the main picture and the  
window picture. The sound symbol (9) appears for  
3 seconds, indicating whether you are hearing  
sound from the main picture or the window picture.  
1
2
5
6
2 POSITION  
Moves the location of the window picture among  
the four corners of the screen.  
7
3 FREEZE  
Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore  
the picture. The main window continues to play as  
usual.  
RM-Y182  
4 CH +/–  
Changes the channel in the window picture. To  
change the channel in the main window, use the  
main CH+/ - buttons at the bottom of the remote  
control.  
5 TV/VIDEO  
Cycles through available video equipment you have  
connected to the TV.  
SWAP  
Switches the main picture with the window picture.  
Press again to change them back.  
6
7
Turns the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to  
change the window size (1/ 9, 1/ 16, OFF).  
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To change channels/programs in the PIP window  
Use the yellow PIP CH+/ - button to scroll through the TV  
channels.  
Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video  
equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player  
or Satellite Receiver.  
Setups that affect your ability to use PIP  
Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input  
cannot be viewed in the PIP window.  
z
Be sure to label your  
If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP  
feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal  
at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main  
picture.  
video sources to make  
them easier to find in the  
Display. See Video Label”  
on page 49 for labeling  
instructions.  
You can use PIP to see pictures from different sources on your TV.  
For example, you can have a regular (CATV) channel and the  
output from a VCR or DVD player or satellite receiver on screen  
at the same time using PIP. To do this:  
1
Connect the CATV cable to the UHF/ VHF input on the back  
of the TV.  
2
Connect the peripheral (VCR or DVD player or satellite  
receiver) to any of the VIDEO IN inputs on the the back of the  
TV.  
3
4
Tune to one image in the main picture.  
Tune to a second image in the PIP window.  
You can then SWAP the images on the TV screen.  
You cannot use a signal from the AUX connection with PIP.  
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Using the Features  
Using Wireless Headphones  
Wireless headphones are included and can be used only with Sony TV models  
KV-32FV27 and 36FV27.  
Installing the Battery  
Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones.  
1
Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid  
as illustrated.  
2
Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up  
and then close the lid.  
When used continuously, the battery lasts:  
up to 40 hours  
up to 20 hours  
with an alkaline battery  
with a manganese battery  
Replace the battery with a new one when the sound becomes weak.  
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Using the  
Headphones  
1
2
Press  
. (The i icon and channel number display.)  
6
i
Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely onto your  
head.  
Power indicator  
Volume control  
To listen to sound only from wireless headphones  
Turn down the TV speaker level, or press MUTING on the remote  
control.  
To turn off headphones,  
Put down the headphones and press  
.
To ensure optimal sound reception with headphones  
Be sure that the infrared transmitter on the TV and the infrared  
sensors on the headphones have a clear (unobstructed) line of  
sight to one another.  
To protect the TVs infrared transmitter from possible damage  
Press to turn off the headphone feature when the  
headphones are not in use.  
To protect your hearing from sudden or prolonged excessive volume  
Set the headphone volume just high enough to hear comfortably.  
Infrared sensors  
Infrared transmitter  
For optimal sound quality, be sure that the infrared transmitter on the TV, and  
the infrared sensors on the headphones, are not obstructed and can “see” one  
another.  
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Listening to Sound  
from PIP Main and  
Window Pictures  
To use your headphones to listen to the sound from the main or  
window picture (when using PIP), select the audio source.  
1
If PIP is not already started, press  
to display a PIP window.  
6
2
2
Press  
.
The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds.  
(The i is level with the channel number of the main picture.)  
6
i
2
Main picture audio  
Press  
again to switch the audio to the PIP window.  
(The i changes - drops down - to the level of the PIP channel.)  
6
2
i
Window picture audio  
3
When you are finished using the headphones, press  
them off.  
to turn  
OFF  
2
i
Headphones off  
Exiting from PIP returns the sound to the main picture.  
The audio to the headphones automatically turns off when the TV is powered  
off.  
SAP (Second Audio Programs) are not available in the PIP window.  
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Using the Menus  
Overview  
Opening and choosing a menu:  
1
2
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.  
Move  
Select  
Use the joystick to move to the desired menu icon. Press  
select it.  
to  
Joystick  
3
4
Use the joystick to scroll up and down through the features.  
See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through  
the menu.  
The Menu gives you access to the following features:  
Menu Icon Description  
Page  
Allows you to make adjustments to your picture  
settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture  
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing.  
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Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to  
second audio programming (SAP) or customizing  
the Effect of the sound on your TV.  
40  
42  
44  
To end a menu session:  
Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the  
Auto Program function, and more.  
Press MENU again  
Lets you control the viewing of programs based on  
their ratings.  
To end one menu session  
and move to another:  
Press F to return to the  
menu icons.  
Move the joystick to  
choose a menu icon and  
Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to 47  
program your TV for scheduled viewing using the  
Timers.  
press  
to select it.  
Provides several options for setting up your  
channels, labeling your video inputs, and  
selecting the language of the on-screen menus.  
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Provides quick access to frequently used settings.  
50  
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Using the Video Menu  
To select the Video Menu  
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Video icon and press  
1
2
.
3
Use the joystick to scroll up  
and down through the options.  
4
Press  
to select a feature.  
That features adjustment  
appears.  
5
6
7
Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.  
Press  
to select/ set.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue,  
Sharpness, Color Temp and VM.  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.  
The Video Menu includes the following options.  
Selecting Video  
Options  
Option  
Mode  
Customized  
picture  
Description  
Vivid  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
Select for standard picture settings.  
Select to display a softer picture.  
Select to display a brighter, more intense picture.  
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To change from one Video  
Mode to another, use the  
PICTURE MODE button on the  
remote control.  
Standard  
Movie  
viewing  
Sports  
You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness,  
Color, etc.) for each Mode.  
Picture  
Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or  
decrease picture contrast and soften the color.  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.  
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.  
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.  
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.  
Brightness  
Color  
Hue  
Sharpness  
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Option  
Description  
Color Temp  
White  
Choose from three color temperatures:  
Cool  
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.  
intensity  
adjustment  
Neutral  
Warm  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
Select to give the white colors a red tint  
(NTSC-Standard).  
VM  
Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean  
Velocity  
Modulation  
edge. Select from High, Low, OFF.  
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Using the Audio Menu  
To select the Audio Menu  
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Audio icon and press  
Use the joystick to scroll up  
and down through the options.  
Press to select an option.  
1
2
.
3
4
5
That options settings appear.  
Use the joystick to scroll  
through the settings.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired setting.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
The TV set has a Standby/Stereo LED. The LED flashes when the set is first  
turned on. It glows steadily when:  
The TV is standing by for a command (no picture on screen);  
A program has stereo sound  
To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.  
Selecting Audio  
Options  
The Audio Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Treble  
Bass  
Balance  
Steady Sound  
Description  
Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.  
ON  
OFF  
Select to stabilize the volume.  
Select to turn off Steady Sound.  
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As a shortcut to using the  
menus, use the  
button on  
Effect  
Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.  
the remote control to access  
the Steady Sound function.  
SRS  
Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound  
for stereo signals.  
OFF  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
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Option  
Description  
MTS  
Stereo  
Select for stereo reception when viewing a  
Enjoy stereo,  
bilingual and  
mono programs  
program broadcast in stereo.  
Auto-SAP  
Mono  
Select to automatically switch the TV to second  
audio programs when a signal is received. (If no  
SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo  
mode.)  
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise  
during weak stereo broadcasts.)  
Speaker  
ON  
Select to turn on the TV speakers.  
OFF  
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to  
the TV's sound only through your external  
audio system speakers.  
Audio Out  
This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set  
Easy control of to OFF.  
volume  
adjustments  
Variable  
The TVs speakers are turned off, but the  
volume output from your audio system can still  
be controlled by the TVs remote control.  
The TVs speakers are turned off and the  
volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your  
audio receivers remote control to adjust the  
volume through your audio system.  
Fixed  
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Using the Channel Menu  
To select the Channel Menu  
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Channel icon and  
press  
1
2
.
3
Use the joystick to scroll up  
and down through the options.  
4
Press  
to select a feature.  
That features options appear.  
5
6
7
Use the joystick to scroll through the options.  
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting Channel  
Options  
The Channel Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Favorite Channel  
1
2
Press  
to select a favorite channel number.  
Use the joystick to scroll through the channels until  
you find the channel you want to add to your  
favorites.  
3
ON  
Press  
to select it.  
Select if you are receiving cable channels  
with a CATV cable.  
Cable  
OFF  
Select if you are using an antenna.  
You should run Auto Program after changing the cable  
setting.  
Channel Fix  
2-6  
Fixyour TVs channel setting to 2 6 and  
use the cable box or Satellite receiver to  
change channels. Select one of these  
settings if you have connected the device to  
the VHF/ UHF jack.  
Useful when you  
have a cable box or  
satellite receiver  
connected  
AUX 2-6  
VIDEO 1  
Same as 2 6, except you select one of these  
settings if you have connected the device to  
the AUX jack (see page 8).  
Use this setting if you have connected the  
device to the Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Auto Program  
Automatically programs the TV for all receivable  
channels.  
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Option  
Channel  
Skip/Add  
Description  
Removes and adds viewable channels.  
1
Use the joystick to scroll through the channels until  
you find the channel you want to skip/ add.  
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Channels that you set to  
be skipped can be accessed  
only with the 0-9 buttons.  
2
3
4
Press  
Press the joystick to toggle between Addor Skip.”  
Press to select.  
to select it.  
Channel Label  
Label up to 40 channels with their station call letters.  
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Using the Parent Menu  
The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs  
according to their content and rating levels.  
To select the Parent Menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Parent icon  
and press  
.
3
4
Use the 0-9 buttons on the  
remote control to enter your  
four-digit password.  
Confirm your password by  
entering it again. (The Parent  
menu options appear.)  
5
6
7
Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.  
Press  
to select the desired setting.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
You need your password for any future access into the Parent menu. If you  
lose your password, see Lost passwordon page 57.  
Using the Parent  
Menu  
The Parent menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
Parental Lock  
OFF  
Parental lock is off. No programs are  
blocked from viewing.  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
z
If you are not familiar with  
Turn ratings on/off  
and select a rating  
system  
the Parental Guideline rating  
system, you should select Child,  
Youth, or Young Adult to help  
simplify the rating selection. To  
set more restrictive ratings,  
select Custom.  
Child  
US: TV-Y, TV-G, G  
Canada: C, G  
Youth  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-PG, PG  
Canada: 8 ans+  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
z
For descriptions of Child,  
US: TV-14, PG-13  
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+  
Youth, and Young Adult  
ratings, see page 45.  
Select to set ratings manually.  
US: See page 45 for details.  
Canada: See page 46 for details.  
Change Password For changing your password.  
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US Models:  
Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following  
options. (For Canadian models, see page 46.)  
Option  
Description  
Movie Rating  
G
All children and General Audience.  
PG  
PG-13  
R
Parental Guidance suggested.  
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Parental Guidance for children under 13.  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is  
suggested for children under 17.  
No one 17 or under allowed.  
The content ratings will  
increase depending on the level  
of the age-based rating. For  
example, a program with a TV-  
PG V (Violence) rating may  
contain moderate violence,  
while a TV-14 V (Violence)  
rating may contain more intense  
violence.  
NC-17  
and X  
Age-Based Options  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
TV Rating  
All children.  
Directed to older children.  
General Audience.  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
Parents Strongly cautioned.  
Mature Audience only.  
Block programs  
by their rating,  
content or both  
z
To ensure maximum  
blocking capability, the age-  
based ratings should be  
blocked.  
Content-Based Options  
FV  
D
Fantasy Violence.  
Suggestive Dialogue.  
L
S
Strong Language.  
Sexual situations.  
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If you block unrated TV  
programs, be aware that the  
following types of programs  
may be blocked: emergency  
broadcasts, political programs,  
sports, news, public service  
announcements, religious  
programs and weather.  
V
Block  
Violence.  
Unrated  
Blocks all programs and movies that are  
broadcast without a rating.  
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast  
without a rating.  
Block programs  
or movies that  
are broadcast  
without a rating  
Allow  
Viewing Blocked  
Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the  
ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the  
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To  
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is  
turned on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.  
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Canadian Models:  
Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the  
following options. (For US models, see page 45.)  
Option  
Description  
English Rating  
C
All children.  
C8  
G
Children 8 years and older.  
General programming.  
PG  
Parental Guidance.  
14+  
Viewers 14 and older.  
18+  
Adult programming.  
French Rating  
USA Rating  
G
General programming.  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for young children.  
Not recommended for ages under 13.  
Not recommended for ages under 16.  
Programming restricted to adults.  
See US Modelson page 45 for details.  
Viewing Blocked  
Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the  
ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the  
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To  
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is  
turned on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.  
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Using the Timer Menu  
To select the Timer Menu  
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Timer icon and press  
1
2
.
To set the Current Time  
1
2
Use the joystick to select  
Current Time, then press  
.
If your location is currently in  
Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to ON. (Daylight  
Saving Time starts in the Spring, and ends in the Fall.)  
3
4
Use the joystick to enter the correct time, then press  
.
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
To set the Timer  
Before setting the timer, be sure to set your TVs clock to the current  
time (and, if appropriate, to Daylight Saving mode).  
1
2
3
Use the joystick to move to Timer 1or  
Timer 2, then press  
.
Use the joystick to enter your date, time and channel preferences,  
then press to select each one.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen. An LED on the front panel  
will light, indicating the timer has been set.  
To reset the Clock or Timers  
Press RESET on the remote control, when in the Timer menu, to  
reset to the factory defaults.  
Selecting Timer  
Options  
The Timer Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Timer 1  
Timer 2  
Description  
Program  
Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration,  
and channel.  
OFF  
Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous  
settings will be saved.)  
Current Time  
Set the current time.  
Daylight Saving  
ON  
Select in the Spring to turn on this mode  
during Daylight Saving Time.  
OFF  
Select in the Fall to turn off this mode at the  
end of Daylight Saving Time.  
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Using the Setup Menu  
To select the Setup Menu  
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Setup icon and press  
1
2
.
3
4
5
Use the joystick to scroll  
through the features.  
Press  
to select a feature.  
(That features options appear.)  
Use the joystick to scroll  
through the options.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting  
Setup Options  
The Setup Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Caption Vision  
Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes (for  
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the  
dialog or sound effects of a  
program. (Should be set to CC1 for  
most programs.)  
TEXT1, TEXT2,  
TEXT3, TEXT4  
Displays network/ station  
information presented using either  
half or the whole screen (if  
available). For closed captioning,  
set to CC1.  
XDS  
Displays a network name, program  
name, program length, and time of  
the show (if the broadcaster offers  
this service).  
(Extended Data  
Service)  
OFF  
Turns off Caption Vision.  
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Option  
Description  
Video Label  
Allows you to label the audio/ video components you  
connected to the TV, so you can identify them when using  
the TV/VIDEO button. When in the Setup menus Video  
Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to  
label, then press  
through the labels. Press  
to select it. Use the joystick to scroll  
to select the component you  
connected to each of the input jacks on the back of your TV.  
Select Skipif you do not have a component connected to  
a particular set of input jacks.  
VIDEO 1/2/3  
Choose VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD,  
Game, SAT, DVD, Web, Receiver,  
DTV, Skip  
VIDEO 4  
Choose DVD, DTV, Skip  
If you select Skip, your TV skips this connection when  
you press the TV/VIDEO button.  
Tilt Correction  
Language  
Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.  
Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of  
choice.  
16:9 Enhanced  
Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen  
(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles (only  
available when the TV is in VIDEO mode). Press TV/VIDEO  
and select from one of the following options:  
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To use this feature with  
widescreen DVDs, set your  
DVD player to 16:9 aspect  
ratio.  
ON  
To activate.  
OFF  
To turn off 16:9.  
Demo  
Runs a demonstration of on-screen menus.  
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Using the Basic Menu  
To select the Basic Menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Use the joystick to move to the  
Basic icon  
and press  
.
3
4
Use the joystick to scroll  
through the features.  
Press  
to select a feature.  
(That features options appear.)  
5
6
7
Use the joystick to scroll through the options.  
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting  
Basic Options  
The Basic Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Picture  
Adjust the picture contrast.  
Caption Vision  
Displays your current advanced-menu setting:  
(CC14, TEXT 14, or XDS) and OFF.  
Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.  
z
As a shortcut to using the  
Effect  
menus, use the  
the remote control to access  
Steady Sound option.  
button on  
SRS  
Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound  
for stereo signals.  
OFF  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
Advanced Menu Select to return to the advanced menus.  
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Overview  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Topic  
Page  
52  
Programming the Remote Control  
Operating Other Components with  
Your TV Remote Control  
54  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Index  
56  
58  
61  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The remote control is preset to operate Sony-brand video equipment.  
Sony  
Equipment  
Sw itch Position  
on Remote Control  
Programmable  
Code Number  
Beta, ED Beta VCRs  
8 mm VCR  
AV1  
AV2  
AV3  
DVD  
303  
302  
301  
751  
VHS VCR  
DVD Player  
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to  
control with the TVs remote control, use the following procedure to  
program the remote control.  
The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used  
with the remote control.  
1
Check the list of Manufacturers Codeson page 53, and find  
the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your  
component. (If more than one code number is listed, use the  
number listed first.)  
z
If more than one code  
number is listed, try  
entering them one by  
one until you come to  
the correct code for  
your component.  
You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must redo  
steps 2 and 3.  
2
3
Press CODE SET.  
If you enter a new code  
number, the code  
number you  
previously entered at  
that setting is erased.  
Press the function button for the type of component you want to  
control with the TVs remote control (VCR/ DVD or SAT/  
CABLE).  
4
5
6
Enter the three-digit manufacturers code number.  
In some cases, you may  
not be able to operate  
your component with  
the supplied remote  
control. In such cases,  
use the components  
own remote control  
unit.  
Press ENTER.  
To check if the code number works, aim the TVs remote control  
at the component and press the green POWER button that  
corresponds with that component. If it responds, you are done. If  
not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.  
Whenever you remove  
the batteries to replace  
them, the code  
numbers may revert to  
the factory setting and  
must be reset.  
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Manufacturers Codes  
DVD Players  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Manufacturer  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Code  
309, 308  
327  
Code  
751  
758  
756  
757  
761  
759  
753  
757  
752  
755  
758  
754  
760  
VCRs  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Admiral  
(M. Ward)  
Aiwa  
Code  
Hitachi  
JVC  
Panasonic  
308, 309, 306,  
307  
305, 304  
308, 309  
308, 309, 310  
308  
308, 309, 306  
304, 305, 308,  
309, 311, 312,  
313, 310, 329  
309, 330, 328,  
335, 324, 338  
314  
322, 313, 321  
330, 335  
312, 313, 321,  
335, 323, 324,  
325, 326  
301, 302, 303  
327  
Pentax  
Philco  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Quasar  
RCA/  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Oritron  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
338, 344  
314, 337  
Audio  
Dynamic  
Broksonic  
Canon  
Citizen  
Craig  
Criterion  
Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309  
Daewoo  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
319, 317  
309, 308  
332  
302, 332  
315  
PROSCAN  
Realistic  
Sansui  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
341, 312, 309  
314, 336, 337  
304  
319, 320, 316,  
317, 318, 341  
330, 335  
Cable Boxes  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
Scott  
230  
Hamlin/ Regal 222, 223, 224,  
225, 226  
Fisher  
Funai  
Sharp  
327, 328  
315  
338, 327  
Jerrold/ G. I.  
201, 202, 203,  
204, 205, 206,  
207, 208, 218  
227, 228, 229  
219, 220, 221  
214, 215  
338  
329, 304, 309  
Shintom  
Signature  
2000 (M.  
Ward)  
SV2000  
Sylvania  
General  
Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
Oak  
322, 339, 340  
332  
306, 304,  
305,338  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Scientific  
Atlanta  
Tocom  
338  
308, 309, 338,  
310  
338  
332  
314, 336, 337  
314. 336, 338,  
337  
309, 308  
312, 311  
327, 328, 335,  
331, 332  
314, 330, 336,  
337  
209, 210, 211  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
Teac  
Instant Replay 309, 308  
JC Penney  
216, 217  
212, 213  
309, 305, 304,  
330, 314, 336,  
337  
314, 336, 337,  
345, 346, 347  
314, 336, 332,  
337  
332, 305, 330,  
335, 338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
309, 335  
305, 304  
Zenith  
Satellite Receivers  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
JVC  
Code  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Wards  
801  
Kenwood  
LXI (Sears)  
Dish Network 810  
Echostar  
General  
Electric  
810  
802  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Memorex  
Minolta  
Mitsubishi/  
MGA  
Hitachi  
805  
804  
809  
803  
331  
Hughes  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA/  
PROSCAN  
Toshiba  
Laserdisc Players  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Code  
701  
704, 710  
702  
802, 808  
323, 324, 325,  
326  
325, 338, 321  
314, 336, 337  
806, 807  
Multitech  
NEC  
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Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control  
Operating a VCR  
Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for the VCR.  
To Do This ...  
Turn on/ off  
Select VCR  
Change channels  
Record  
Press  
VCR/DVD (green POWER button)  
VCR/DVD (FUNCTION button)  
CH +/-  
z and a simultaneously.  
Play  
N
Stop  
x
Fast forward  
Rewind the tape  
Pause  
M
m
X (press again to resume normal playback)  
Search the picture forward M or m during playback  
or backward  
(release to resume normal playback)  
Change input mode  
TV/VCR  
Operating a DVD  
Player  
Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for the DVD Player.  
To Do This ...  
Turn on/ off  
Select DVD  
Play  
Press  
VCR/DVD (green POWER button)  
VCR/DVD (FUNCTION button)  
N
Stop  
x
Pause  
X (press again to resume normal playback)  
Step through different  
tracks of an audio disc  
M to step forward, or m to step backward  
Step through different  
chapters of a video disc  
CH+ to step forward, or CH- to step backward  
Select tracks directly  
0-9 buttons  
Display the menu  
(Setup)  
MENU  
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Operating a Cable  
Box  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Turn on/ off  
SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)  
0-9 buttons, ENTER  
CH +/-  
Select Cable Box  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
JUMP  
Operating a Satellite  
Receiver  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Turn on/ off  
SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)  
Select Satellite Receiver  
Select a channel  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)  
0-9 buttons, ENTER  
CH +/-  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
Change input mode  
Display channel number  
Display DBS guide  
Display DBS menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
Select item  
JUMP  
TV/SAT  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
MENU  
Joystick  
button  
Operating an MDP  
(Laserdisc Player)  
Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for the selected  
switch position.  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Turn on/ off  
VCR/DVD (green POWER button)  
VCR/DVD (FUNCTION button)  
Select AV 1, 2, 3 or DVD  
switch position  
Play  
N
Stop  
x
Pause  
X (press again to resume normal playback)  
Search the picture forward M or m during playback  
or backward (release to resume normal playback)  
Search a chapter forward or CH +/-  
backward  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Reset TV to factory settings  
Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote  
control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off,  
then back on again.) Release the RESET button.  
No picture  
(screen not lit), no sound  
If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may  
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Push the power button on the front of the TV.  
Check to see if the TV/ VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to  
TV. When watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, or 4, as  
appropriate.  
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.  
Remote control  
does not operate  
Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.  
Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.  
Make sure the TVs power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.  
Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.  
Check the orientation of the batteries.  
Dark, poor or no  
picture (screen lit),  
good sound  
Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 38).  
Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 38).  
Check antenna/ cable connections.  
Good picture,  
no sound  
Press MUTING so that MUTINGdisappears from the screen (see page 4).  
Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page 40).  
Change Cable to OFF (see page 42).  
Cannot receive upper  
channels (UHF) when  
using an antenna  
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are  
not presently in the TVs memory (see page 42).  
No color  
Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 38).  
Check the antenna/ cable connections.  
Only snow and noise  
appear on the screen  
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.  
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 5).  
Adjust the antenna.  
Dotted lines  
or stripes  
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-  
dryers.  
TV is fixed to one channel  
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are  
not presently in the TVs memory (see page 42).  
Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 42).  
Double images or ghosts  
Cannot operate menu  
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the  
problem.  
If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.  
Cannot receive any channels Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are  
when using cable TV  
not presently in the TVs memory (see page 42).  
Check your cable settings.  
Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 42).  
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Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Cannot gain enough volume Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable boxs remote control.  
when using a cable box  
Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TVs volume.  
Cannot receive channels  
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that  
are not presently in TV memory (see page 42).  
Unable to select a channel  
Lost password  
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that  
are not presently in TV memory (see page 42).  
In the password screen (see page 44), enter the following master password:  
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be  
used to temporarily unblock channels.  
Cannot change channels  
with the remote control  
If you are using the TV to change channels, be sure the TV FUNCTION  
button is selected.  
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not  
inadvertantly switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the  
Channel Fix feature to fixthe channel based on the hookup you used (see  
page 42).  
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the green  
FUNCTIONbutton for that device. For example, if you are using your  
VCR to change channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button.  
Cannot cycle through the  
other video equipment  
connected to the TV  
Be sure the Video Label feature has not been set to Skip(see page 49).  
There is a black box on  
the screen  
You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available.  
(See page 48 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, select OFF in  
the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to select closed captioning,  
select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.  
The remote control will  
not work in PIP mode  
Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertantly pressed the  
VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode.  
There is no window picture  
or it is just static  
Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a  
program airing.  
You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try  
cycling through your video inputs using the PIP TV/VIDEO button.  
PIP is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you connected a  
VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will  
not show in the small window picture.  
I get the same program in  
the window picture as in  
the main picture  
Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the  
main picture or the window picture.  
You may using a cable box for all your channels. If you must have a cable  
box to unscramble all channels, then you are limited to only one picture  
(because that is all that the cable box allows - one channel at a time). But if  
you need the cable box only part time (to unscramble premium channels),  
then you can use PIP when you are not using the cable box (when you use  
the CATV cable without going through the box).  
I cannot get anything but  
TV in my window picture  
Be sure the video label has not been set to skip your video inputs. (See the  
Setup menu on page 49.)  
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony  
television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or  
(416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).  
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Specifications  
All Models (General)  
Picture Tube  
FD Trinitron® tube  
Antenna  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/ UHF  
NTSC, American TV Standard  
Television System  
Channel Coverage  
VHF  
2-13  
UHF  
14-69  
CATV  
1-125  
Power Requirements  
Number of Inputs/ Outputs  
Video (IN)  
120V, 60 Hz  
3
2
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
S Video (IN)  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohm  
Audio (IN)  
4
1
Variable/ Fixed Audio (OUT)  
More than 408 mVrms at the maximum  
volume setting (Variable)  
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)  
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms  
1 Audio/ Video output (1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
unbalanced, sync negative)  
Monitor Out  
1
1
CONTROL-S (IN/ OUT)  
Component Video Input  
1 (Y, P , P )  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync  
B
R
negative; P : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
B
P : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
R
KV-32FV27  
Supplied Accessories  
Remote Control  
AA (R6) Batteries  
Wireless Stereo Headphones  
Optional Accessories  
AV Cable  
RM-Y182  
2 supplied for remote control, 1 supplied for wireless headphones  
MDR-IF0230  
VMC-810/ 820/ 830 HG  
RKC-515HG  
Audio Cable  
Component Video Cable  
TV Stand  
VMC-10/ 30 HG  
SU-32FD4  
Visible Screen Size  
Actual CRT Size  
Speaker Output  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Mass  
32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally  
34 in (863.6 mm) picture measured diagonally  
15 W x 2  
882 x 687 x 592 mm (34 3/ 4 x 27 x 23 1/ 4 in)  
80 kg (176 lbs)  
Power Consumption  
In Use  
210 W  
2 W  
In Standby  
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KV-36FV27  
Supplied Accessories  
Remote Control  
AA (R6) Batteries  
Wireless Stereo Headphones  
Optional Accessories  
AV Cable  
RM-Y182  
2 supplied for remote control, 1 supplied for wireless headphones  
MDR-IF0230  
VMC-810/ 820/ 830 HG  
RKC-515HG  
Audio Cable  
Component Video Cable  
TV Stand  
VMC-10/ 30 HG  
SU-36FD4  
Visible Screen Size  
Actual CRT Size  
Speaker Output  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Mass  
36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally  
38 in (965.2 mm) picture measured diagonally  
15 W x 2  
975 x 757 x 633 mm (38 3/ 8 x 29 3/ 4 x 24 7/ 8 in)  
107 kg (236 lbs)  
Power Consumption  
In Use  
210 W  
2 W  
In Standby  
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16:9 (widescreen) 2, 49  
Channel Skip/ Add 43  
channels  
A
creating labels 43  
setting up 27  
Activating a PIP screen 31  
Adding channels to the channel list 42, 43  
Adjusting the picture definition 39  
Adjusting the audio 40, 50  
ANT button 5  
closed caption modes 48  
Code Set Button 4, 52  
color temperature, adjusting 39  
color, adjusting 38  
Connecting:  
Aspect ratio, 16:9 49  
Audio menu 37, 40  
audio receiver, connecting 22  
Auto Program (channel setup) 27, 42  
Auto-SAP 41  
Audio Receiver 22  
Cable or antenna 10-13  
Cable box 11-13  
Camcorder 25  
DVD player 23, 24  
VCR 14-18  
Auto setup 27  
B
VCR with satellite receiver 20  
Contents of box 3  
CONTROL S 26  
balance, adjusting 40  
Basic menu 37, 50  
bass, adjusting 40  
Controls and connections 8  
Converter 12  
batteries  
inserting in remote 3  
inserting in wireless headphones 34  
bilingual audio 41  
blocking programs. See ratings.  
brightness, adjusting 38  
D
Demo, menus 49  
button 4  
turning off 4  
DVD player  
C
cable  
using with TV remote control 54  
with A/ V connectors, connecting 24  
with component video connectors, connecting  
23  
box, connecting with VCR 15  
connecting 10-13  
setting ON/ OFF 42  
with VCR, connecting 14  
cable box, using with TV remote control 55  
camcorder, connecting 25  
Caption Vision 48, 50  
CATV. see cable  
Enhanced picture resolution 49  
Extended Data Service 48  
Channel List  
Adding channels to 43  
Removing channels from 43  
Channel menu 37, 42  
Channel Setup menu 42  
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F
P
Favorite Channel  
setting up 42  
Parent menu 37, 44  
parental control, described 2  
password  
changing 44  
using 30  
features 2  
picture contrast, adjusting 38  
picture definition, adjusting 39  
Picture in Picture (PIP), using 31  
picture, adjusting 50  
G
Guide button 5  
Picture Mode 4  
H
Picture size, adjusting in PIP 32  
power cord, removing from holder 7  
presetting channels 42  
headphones, see wireless headphones  
Hookups 10-26  
hue, adjusting 38  
problems, troubleshooting 56-57  
I
R
inputs, labeling 49  
ratings, setting 44-45  
ratings, viewing blocked programs 45, 46  
J
Rear panel controls and connections 8-9  
Jump button 4  
remote control  
described 4-5  
L
inserting batteries 3  
programming 52  
Remote control, buttons inside cover 5  
label  
channels 43  
Remote control, operating other components  
video inputs 49  
Languages, closed captioning menu 49  
LED  
with  
VCR 54  
MDP 55  
Standby/ Stereo 40  
Satellite receiver 55  
DVD 54  
Cable box 55  
Timer 47  
Locking programs 44  
Removing channels from the channel list 42  
M
Manufacturers Codes 53  
MDP, using with TV remote control 55  
Menu button 4  
menus  
Audio options 40  
Timer options 47  
Audio 37, 40  
Basic 37, 50  
Channel 37, 42  
Channel Setup 42  
Parent 37, 44  
SAT/ CABLE power button 4  
SAT/ CABLE function button 4  
satellite receiver, using with TV remote control  
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Parental Control 44  
Setup 37, 48  
Timer 37, 47  
Setting favorite channels 42  
setting up channels 27, 42  
Setup menu 37, 48  
Video 37, 38  
MTS 5, 41  
Muting 4  
sharpness, adjusting 38  
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Simulated 40, 50  
Sleep timer/ button 4  
sound effect (3-D), adjusting 40, 50  
speakers  
turning on/ off 41  
using external speakers 41  
specifications 58-59  
Standby/ Stereo LED 40  
Steady Sound  
adjusting 40  
described 2  
T
tape-to-tape editing 18  
tilt, correcting 49  
Time  
set current 47  
set daylight saving 47  
Timer  
LED 47  
menu 37, 47  
Timer setting 47  
treble, adjusting 40  
troubleshooting 56-57  
TV function button 4  
TV power button 4  
TV/ VIDEO button 5  
V
VCR  
connecting two, for tape editing 18  
using with TV remote control 54  
with cable box, connecting 15  
with cable, connecting 14  
with satellite receiver, connecting 20  
VCR/ DVD power button 4  
VCR/ DVD function button 4  
Velocity Modulation 2, 39  
video inputs, labeling 49  
Video menu 37, 38  
Video Modes, selecting 38  
W
Wega, described 2  
widescreen 49  
widescreen, described 2  
wireless headphones 34-36  
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