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SONY@ 4-081-737-21 Trinitmtf Color TV Operating Instructions KV-27FS13 KW27FS17 K V - 2 7 F V l 7 KV32FS13 KV-32FSI 7 0 2001 by Sony Corporation...
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. AlTENTION RlSO”E DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE, NE PAS OU”RlR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOOVE ELEOTRlCO NO ABRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set...
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Do not place any objects, especially heavy Overloading objects, on top of the set. The object may Do not overload wall outlets, extension fall from the set, causing injury cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
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Never block the slots and openings Accessories by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Do not place the set on an unstable cart, or other similar surface. stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set.
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Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). 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.
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When the set exhibits a distinct Service change in performance - this Damage Requiring Service indicates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service the set yourself When the power cord oiplug is since opening the cabinet may expose you damaged or frayed.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron@ Color TV Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Trinitron” Color TV Features...
Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder.
Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: (Rear of TV)
Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PII? If some of your channels are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection (see page 5).
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Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are...
Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV From cable/ antenna Optional cbnnection Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture...
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TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are...
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Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
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TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV Satellite Receiver cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
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TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite Satellite antenna antenna cable cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
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Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel A/V output Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Connecting an Audio System Using Audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Rear of TV...
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV-27FV17 only You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded. Rear TV (KV-27FV17 only) (for recording) Using an Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your Using Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the second VCR to the MONITOR AUDIO and...
Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows ou how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and K ow to use the on-screen menus.
Using the Remote Control Button Description I&t’&tiy ‘k&m off the sound. Press again or Rress MUTING “& to restore sound. Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not n SYSTEM OFF “” ” work with older equipment). ____._.-__ _^ _“. __ _ __.-.-. - ._____ -l,_-.----l---- __--...-- .
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-..-- -.,.. --_-. _...” ” ..” -_. ,..““. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound MTS/SAP (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). Change channels directly, and enter numerical a @J-a and ENTER values in on-screen displays. Brings up the custom guide of your satellite @ GUIDE receiver.
Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. POWER Press @ to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears. A u t o S e t u p First please connect...
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. Indicates which channel is currently Channel number of receiving sound the main picture Channel number Main...
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To use PIP Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. P I P Press the @ button and the window picture appears. Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to control the PIP features.
Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: M e n u Allows you ‘to .__-. -.- ___. - -“-l^_-.-.^I_-.-_-.__-.. .__._. I ..__ __-- -_ - .-. - _ ^_ ^ . _ . _ Make adjustments to your picture settings.
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Set rating limits on your TV based on a program’s rating or content. Password: ‘Set the clock 0; iour TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. I T i m e r 1 : S e t T i m e r 2 : S e t Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu Press W% to display the on-screen menu. Use Q or o to highlight the desired menu, then press Q. Use the 4 or + buttons to highlight the desired option, then press m. Press Q to complete the adjustment.
C o l o r T e m p : Press + to decrease &ture contrast. PictuG Picture contrast Press 0 to increase picture contrast. . . ^ ” ._., _ I _ , . ” _ _. _ . _ ._- --.
Using the Audio 3% Menu Steady Sound. Effect: MTS: Stereo Speaker: Audio Out: Variable Treb,e Press 0 to decrease’the higher pitched sound. Press 0 to increase the higher pitched sound. Press 0 to decrease the lower pitched sound. Bass Press 0 to increase the lower pitched sound. Press 4 to’emphasize the left speaker sound.
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._. . . _ ^ ,..._ “. . ,. .-.- _--..” Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. %ter&: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Multi-Channel Mono: sound Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Auto-SAP: Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
Using the Channel Setup I Menu Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label ~--~ --... - __.. -.-_--.-~ With the Favorite Channel menu open: Favorite Press a to select. Channel Quick access Use the 0 o r 9 buttons to select Auto or Manual. to favorite When Auto is selected, the last seven channels channels...
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‘2-s: Select ‘when vou want to control all channel selection ~” C h a n n e l Fix through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.
Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV’s rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV’s rating limit.
Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels. Rating Defined as General audience Parental Movie Ratings Guidance suggested Parents strongly PG-13 cautioned Restricted Press to block rating No one 17 &d NC-17 under admitted...
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English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. ~~_-_“-----“__- Rating Defined as Children “-” l-“-..“-_“-.-_l --“” - - ._-. ..__ Children 8 years and older _l_...ll ^- .-__ l____-...----_“- -_ .._ - C8+: - General P G :...
Using the Parental Control & Menu Password: Use [O-Q] buttons to enter password Move @lBBB Select I23 End 68 In the Parental Control && menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. Press m, then use the @-@ buttons to enter a 4-digit password.
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Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Press m to change Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press m. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: Child, Youth, or Young Adult.
Changing your password Use the 6 or 9 buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press a. Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 31. Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press ENr, then use the @-a buttons to enter your password.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. CODE SET Press 0 . Press “‘ED or sATfl (FUNCTION). Use the @-a buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.
Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes --~- .l-,--.-_.” .-.I .- _ . -. ._..__. , . . ^ . ,_-__ __ Sony 2 3 0 801 (preset code for Sony remote control ” I . _ __ ” HamIin/Regal 222,223,224,225,226...
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Operating a VCR Press “CWWD Power on the VCR .^ I . . , ^ Select ch&meis directly @:@-- _ Change channels -,-_ Pla)vi&o;ape ” stop Search forward or backward 44 or H Pause ^. “ _ ” _Record ” .
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Operating a laser Disc Press ikei Poke; on the disc VC&WD ..” S e a r c h cha$ers’for&ard o r backward & “. ^ . “ . . ” ,” Play disc ---_. __-.-_. “ . ^ . -.------ ..,.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Make sure the power cord is’plugged No picture, no If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more...
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--_-_--.” ---.-- .._-“-l.“- -_-.” .-I_,.-___. - ,.,..._._-. _,._ _I_ _. -.. I. . -. Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup Cable stations menu (page 26). don’t seem to work Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 17).
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_ “. ” . ., ._._..II -... -^ .._..-_ ^ . ^ -.. _ -.-_-- “. IJC after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use ofyour Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at I-800-222~SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499~SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Index 16:9 Enhanced 35 Daylight Saving 34 Demo 35 Advanced Menu 36 DISPLAY 15 Audio s Menu 24 Audio Out 25 Auto Program 17,27 Effect 24, 36 Auto-SAP 25 O F F 24,36 Simulated 24, 36 SRS 24,36 Balance 24 Surround 24,36 Basic &...
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Parental Control 28 Parental Control & Menu 3 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming the Remote Control 37 Remote Control 14 Ratings English Ratings 30 French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings 29 TV Ratings 28 Unrated 29 U.S.A. Ratings 30 Setup Menu 35 Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15...
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1 . LABOR: For a period of 99 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho- rized service facility.
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Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. (0)” SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KW27FV17 only) The (0) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and forcing patents pending.