Sony KV-32FV1 Direct View Large Screen Television Owner's Manual

3-862-737-21 (1)

Operating Instructions

KV-32FV1 KV-36FV1

Remote

Control

Keep this flap unfolded and use this page

forreference,

SYSTEM

OFF

(page

16)

SLEEP --

JUMP --

.'

TV/DBS --

(page 16)

RESET

--

(pages 21 and 22)

VOL +/--

CODE SET

(pages 26-28)

SONY

--

--

--

MUTING

(POWER)

ENTER

MTS/GUIDE (page 22)

Select buttons

(pages 13 and 19)

MENU

CH +/-

Getting to know the buttons the remote control on

Names of the buttons control are presented represent the available

Button

color

on the remote in different functions.

colors

Clear ................

Press to select the component you want to control; e.g.

VTR (VCR)/DVD, DBS (Direct

Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE, or TV

Green ............... Buttons relevant to power operations, like turning the

TV, DBS (Direct Broadcast

Satellite)/CABLE, or

VTR (VCR)/DVD on or off to

Label color

White

...............

TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/DBS

(Direct Broadcast Satellite)

/

CABLE operation buttons

Yellow ..............

PIP operation buttons

Blue ..................

DBS (Direct Broadcast

Satellite) operation buttons

Green ............... SYSTEM OFF operation button

For a detailed eAphlmltion

lff most

buttons, see

"Watchi_ tile TV" _s page 15.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the TV to rain or moisture.

ATTENTION

RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIH

PRECAUClON

RIESGO

DE CHOQUE ELECTRiCO

NO ABRIR

/h

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

O0 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFERSERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended the presence to alert of uninsulated the user to

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

may

be of sufficient magnitude enclosure a risk of electric shock to persons.

that to constitute

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT USE THIS

POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER O_

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN

BE FULLY INSERTED

TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE,

CAUTION

When using W games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness functions at low settings.

If a fixed and picture

(non-moving) contrast pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or picture contrast setting, the image

can be permanently imprinted

onto the screen.

Continuously the imprint watching of station the same program can cause

Iogos onto the TV screen.

These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television dosed captioning

in accordance with §15.119 of the

FCC rules.

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.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instager's 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.

Use of this television viewing of programs receiver broadcast for other on than private

UHF or VHF or transmitted general by cable companies for the use of the public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to

Part 1S of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

•

receiver.

connected.

in a residential installation.

technician for hetp.

This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

inteference 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:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

•

ConnecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacJrcuit different from that to which the receiver is

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV modifications

not expressly

approved in this

I YOU are cautioned that any changes or

equipment.

This document is for the remote controt RM-Y167.

MODELS: KV-32FVI, 36FVI and

As an ENERGY STAR e Partner,

Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR e guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR e is a U.S. registered mark.

ii

Welcome!

rhank you for purchasing the Sony

Frinitron ® Color TV. Before reading,

check

fie model number located on the front of this manual or on the rear of your TV.

Pae features you will enjoy include:

A flat CRT, for optimal picture quality

Component video (Y, Ps, P_ inputs for the highest quality DVD Player

connection

Dual tuner PIP, which allows you to watch two programs at once without first

connecting

any additional

equipment

The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature, which allows you to preview each of your chosen favorite channels in a small

window

picture before you choose to tune to a particular channel

• AfrontA/Vinput, foreasyconnectionof your cameorder or game equipment

• Two S VIDEO inputs, for enhanced picture quality

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the TV only with 120 V AC.

• The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit in the wail 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 personnel before operating it

further.

• If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

For details concerning safety precautions,

see the

supplied leaflet "IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS".

Installing

• To prevent internal heat build-up, 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.

Using This Manual

This manual is divided into five major sections.

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of each section in the order presented to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new TV.

I

Connecting and Installing the TV

This section guides you through your

initial set up. It shows how to connect to

your antenna or cable, and connect any

accessories

or components.

2 BasicSet Up

This section teaches you the basic skills

needed to operate your new TV. It shows you how to operate special functions of the remote control.

Using your New TV

your new TV, Itshows how touse theEasy remote control.

4

Using your

Menus

This section teaches you how to access

on-screen menus

and adjust your TV's

settings.

5 Troubleshooting

This section helps you to correct problems you may encounter with your TV.

Instructions

in this manual are written for the

remote control. Similar controls may be found on

the TV console.

Connecting and Installing

the TV

Making Connections

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the components you will be connecting.

Ifiw-u w_ll be connecting

.......

"

Cable or antenna only

Cable and antenna

Cable box

Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels

VCR and cable or antenna

VCR and cable box

Two VCRs for tape editing

Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS)

VCR and Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS)

DVD Player

DvD Player with component video output connectors

Audio system

A/V receiver

Camcorder to view tapes

' CONTROL S

VCR using S-Link

Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) using S-Link

9

9

8

8

10

11

12

12

4

4

3

3

5

5

6

7

7

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 these hooks.

AC P

cord

Cable or Antenna Connections

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

The connection you choose will depend on the cable found in your home. Newer

homes will be equipped

with standard coaxial cable (see

A); older homes will probably have 300-ohm

twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may

contain both (see C).

A • VHF only or

• v.e,u.F

or

• Cable

75-ohm

coaxiaicable

(Rearof TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable and antenna

You may find it convenient to use the following set up if your cable provider

does

not feature local channels that you are able to receive using an antenna.

CATV cable

(Rear of IV)

AUX

300-ohm twin

B

• VHF only lead

cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

•

UHF only or

•

VHF/UHF Antenna connector

C

75-ohm coaxial

cable

• VHF----_)_

_)

(Rear of TV)

(No connection

"TO

CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Select cable or antenna mode by pressing

ANT on the remote control.

and

_)VHl_

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

•

UHF

===_1_

l"

300-ohm

twin

lead cable

Note

• In order to receive channels

with an antenna,

you will need to eum your

CABLE to OFF and perform the AUTO

PROGRAM function.

(see "CHANNEL

SET UP" on page 24)

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Cable Box Connections

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals

that require a cable box to

view all channels.

Cable box

1

Connect

the coaxial connector

from your

cable to the IN on your cable box.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.

through your cable box, you should consider

I

Ifyouwillbecontrollingallchannelselection

(see page 24)

Cable

-3

I

IN

[--_--]

Cable box

OUT

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable box and cable

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels

(through

your cable box),

and normal (CATV) channels

by pressing

ANT on your remote control.

Notes

• Your Sony remote control can be

programmed

to operate your

cable box.

(see page 26)

• When using PIP, you cannot view the

AUX input in the window

picture.

Tip"_ o

Pressing ANT switches between theseinputs.

4

would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input

I

fyou are connecting a cable box through theAUXinputand

24)

Cable box (Rear of TV)

AUX

scrambled channels TO CONVERTER

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

,_ (signal)

g

VHF/UHF

CATV cable

(unscrambled channels)

VCR Connections

Connecting an antenna/cable system with a VCR

TV

1

Attach the coaxial connector

from your

cable or antenna

to IN on your VCR.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO

and VIDEO IN on your TV*.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

• If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the

single white audio output

to the left input on your TV.

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO

instead of the yellow AN cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

Coaxial cable

3

1

Cable

(Rear of TV)

VMC-810S/820S i

(not supplied)

(Rear of

"IV)

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box

1

Connect the single (input) jack of the

Splitter to your incoming

cable connection,

and connect the other two (output) jacks

(using coaxial cable) to IN on your cable box and VHF/UHF on your TV.

Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and

VIDEO IN on your TV.

Cable

__..

Splitter

(not supplied)

2L_

Coaxial cable

Cable box

_

3

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

(red)

(white)

{yellow)

Connecting and Installing

Connecting two VCRs

MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a

second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR or to perform tape editing and dubbing.

1 Connect the VCR intended for playback using the connection instructions on page

4 of this manual.

2

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT on your TV.

Notes

• If you will be connecting your A/V receiver to external speakers, you do not need to connect AUDIO OUT on your

A/V receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV.

• You cannot record signals from equipment

connected

to the Y, PB, PR input.

the

TV (continued)

Do not change the input signal while

editing

through

MONITOR OUT.

VCR (for playback)

(Rear of

TV)

VCR (for

recording)

VMC-810S/82OS

I

(not supplied)

_=_="_

-A A A

2

_/_

_

_1 _

_

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

DBS Connections

Connecting a DBS (Direct

Broadcast Satellite) receiver

1

Connect the cable from your

satellite

antenna to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.

3 Using A/V connectors,

connect

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DBS receiver to

AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Connecting

Satellite) a DBS (Direct Broadcast receiver and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on your

VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector,

connect

VHF/UHF OUT on your VCR to

VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DBS receiver to

AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

(Rear of "IV)

For optimum picture quality, use SVIDEO

instead of the yellow AN cable.S Videodoes

not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

1

DBS

receiver

Satellite antenna

cable

I

I _._

_

_-_i_ _ _'_1

_1

I

I

|

|

2

VMC-810S/820S

I

(not supplied)

Pressing TV/VIDEO

on the remote

control will

l allow

you to view from the DBS or VCR.

I

I

I

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) (Rear of

W)

1_

_ ._,_

4

,

DBS receiver

I

VCR

2

VMC-810S/820S

I

(not

supplied)

(red)

[white)

(yellow)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

_" _ Connecting

and Installing the TV (continued)

DVD Player Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

Using A/V connectors, connect VIDEO IN on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD Player.

For optimum

picture quality,

use S VIDEO

instead of the yellow AN cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

(Rear of DVD player)

Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors

This connection option offers the highest quality DVD picture.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

R and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD

Player to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN

4 panel at the rear of your TV.

2 Using three VIDEO connectors, connect Y,

PB, and PR on the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT on your DVD Player to Y, PB, and PR on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your TV.

Note

8

• Some DVD Player terminals may be labeled Y, CB, and CR, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y.

If yours are labeled so, connect them by matching the colors.

(Rearof

W)

A m

DVD

2

f

,y

RK-74A

(not supplied)

l

Ill

_

VMC-810S1820S

I

(not supplied)

UDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO(yellow)

-y

(RearofTV)

L

mm

_,_,

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (re(

Additional Connections

Connecting an audio system

For an enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on your stereo.

2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input and use the AUDIO menu to set your audio output.

(see "SPEAKER" and

"AUDIO OUT" on page 22)

Connecting

an AN

receiver

1

Using A/V cables, connect TV OUT on your TV to TV IN on your A/V receiver.

2 Using A/V cables, connect A/V OUT on your receiver to VIDEO IN on your TV.

Note

• If you will be connecting your A/V receiver to external speakers, you do not need to connect AUDIO OUT on your

A/V receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV.

Tip'S"

You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your TV's

input to the A/V receiver (VIDEO 1). (see "CHANNEL

SET UP" mrpay:e24)

n

(Rear of TV)

m

_.°

_

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A

(not supplied)

AUDIO-R

(red)_ _l-ine

AUDIq

AUDIO-R (red)

(Rear of TV)

VMC-810S/820t (not supplied)

_/

A/V receiver

V outputs

ol

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white) --_

VIDEO (yellow)

VMC-810S/820S

1

_/v

inputs

T

(not supplied)

9

10

iB

_ Connecting

and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting a camcorder

This connection is convenient for viewing a picture directly from your camcorder.

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Connection can also be made directly to your

A/V input located on the rear of your TV.

Note

• If you are connecting a monaural camcorder, connect only the single white audio output to the left input on your TV.

I If you

have an S VIDEO equipped

camcorder, you can use an S Video cable for optimum

I picture

quality.

P _ _v_*o_Juo_ m

4. _o JVb

AUDIO-R (red)_

AUDIO-L (white)_

VIDEO (yellow)

---_

I I I

U

I

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

A/V output

Using Special Sony Features

Using the CONTROL S feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other Sony equipment with one remote control.

To control your other Sony equipment

with

},our TV's remote control, connect the

CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment

to the

CONTROL

S OUT jack on the TV with the

CONTROL S cable.

To control other Sony equipment with your

TV's remote control, see the next page.

Note

• You can also program your remote

control

to control other equipment.

(see "Operating

Video Equipment" on page 26)

(Rear

of TV)

I

A

11

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting S-Link to a VCR

S-Link will automatically power on the TV and switch to the correct video input when a tape is inserted in the VCR.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini plug), connect S-LINK on your VCR to

S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT on your TV.

AUDIO-R (red)

_

VIDEO (yellow)

VMC-810S/820S

i

(not supplied)

1

VCR

RK-G69HG (not supplied)

Connecting S-Link to a DBS

When you power on the DBS, S-Link will automatically power on the TV and switch to the correct video input.

1 Using A/V

connectors,

connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DBS to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini plug), connect S-LINK on your DBS to

S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT on your TV.

Note

• If you have labeled one of your video inputs as SKIP (see "VIDEO LABEL" on page 25) and then connect video equipment to this input using S-Link, the S-Link feature will override the SKIP function.

12

DBS

' i a_--a_,_AUDIO-R

(red)

I_

1 _ _tI--AUD'O-L(white)

|

2

VMC-8105/820_ (not supplied)

!

RK-G69HG (not supplied)

(Rearof TV)

(Rear of TV)

,-

,,_

"=_6,_._

Basic Set Up

Inserting

batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by

_atching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Using the remote control move & select buttons

On-screen helplinstructions

Several menu

windows

will provide

prompts

and instructions to assist you in navigating through the different functions.

When presented, use these to supplement the

instructions

in this manual.

Notes

•

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.

* Handle the remote control with care.

Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

• Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment.

(see page 26)

The supplied remote control has "arrow" buttons (tt, _,, 4,, +) which allow for movement of the on-screen (_-) selector.

Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the selector to move in the corresponding direction.

Pressing the center button (_) will select the item.

Adjustment bars

When menu items present an adjustment bar

( _ or -,-*,-._ ), use the arrow buttons to change the setting.

13

Using Your New TV

14

Setting up the TV automatically

The Easy Setup Guide allows you to set the on-screen language

and set all receivable

channels in one step.

The AUTO PROGRAM function of the Easy

Setup Guide feature does nat apply for installations

that use a cable box for all channel

selection.

To set up the TV manually,

refer to "Using

the

SET UP menu"

on page 24.

Tips "_"

•

Performthisfunctionduringtheday, withthe

antenna and/or cable properly

connected,

to ensure

that all available channels will be broadcasting and receivable.

• The TV must be set to the TV input to execute

AUTO PROGRAM.

Press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears.

•

If your cable or antenna is connected

to AUX,

press ANT

until AUX appears

next to the channel

number,

Using the buttons

on the top of the TV:

000088

SETt,P

TV/_CrcO

_ VGLL_JE+ - C_INEL +

0

POlaR

Press POWER to turn on the

"Fv'.

The Easy Setup Guide screen

appears.

ESPA;;_:

Atrro _r uP:

DE_:

[CH-]

(vc_-i

{ WIVIDEO

]

Press CH + to select ENGLISH,

CH -

to

select ESPANOL or VOL + to select

FRAN_AIS.

The screen will change to reflect your

choice.

R_N_.AIS:

OE_:

[ VI_÷]

[ W/VIDEO

I

_

ENGk_H:

[S_ UPI

JCH+J

]

For a DEMO of functions and menus, press TV/VIDEO.

3

Press VOL

-

to continue.

_-_ I

AUTO PROGRAM

AUTO PROGRAM appears and the TV

starts scanning and presetting channels automatically.

If the TV receives cable

channels,

CABLE is set to ON automatically.

To perform AUTO SET UP again

Press the SET UP button on the TV and follow

steps 2-3.

Notes

•

Before you perform Easy Setup Guide again,

make sure that the input from ANT (not AUX)

is selected by pressing ANT until "AUX" does not appear next to the channel number.

• When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, your

CHANNEL FIX, TIMER, and CHANNEL

BLOCK settings will be erased.

• To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the

TV on. Then; while pressing the RESET button

on your remote control, press the POWER key

on your TV. The TV will turn itself off, then

back on.

Watching the TV

_1I of the TV features can be accessed via the remote

:0ntrol.

The following chart will explain the function

_fthe buttons found on your remote control.

REFERTO THE

ILLUSTRATION OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL ON THE

INSIDE FRONT COVER OF

THIS MANUAL AS YOU

REVIEW THIS CHART

POWER

Press when you want to turn equipment on and off.

--

FUNCTION --

__TP'4)YD OS,SIGABLE &

®-®

and ENTER

CN

Press when you want to control connected components with your remote control. (see pages 26-28 for instructions on programming your remote control)

Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel will change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection.

Press to scan through the channels.

Keeping the OH + or - pressed

allows you to rapidly scan to the desired channel

JUMP

©

MUTING

©

SLEEP

Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels. You can jump between the last two channels selected with the 0-9 keys.

Press to mute the sound (MUTING will appear on the screen). Press again or press

VOL + to restore sound.

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the approximate time in minutes (30, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

15

16

Using Your New TV (continued)

D_SPLAY

CD

TVNIDEO

CD

ANT

CD

(AUX input)

TMNTR

+©

MTS

©

GUIDE

SYSTEM

OFF

CD

©

C_D

TV DBS

Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations

Press repeatedly to cycle through available displays:

Status

Channel number, current time, channel caption (if set) are displayed.

CAPTION VISION/XDS

Closed Captioning or XDS will be displayed if the broadcaster offers this service.

(see right)

To cancel the display, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears•

Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs:

TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4

Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.

(For detailed connection information, see "Gable and antenna" or "Cable box and cable"

on pages 3-4.)

Press to change

between VIDEO and TV mode.

Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the "IV input. Your

VCR power will remain on.

Press this button to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options:

STEREO, SAP, MONO (see page 22)

GUIDE is a feature of DBS, refer to your DBS operation instructions.

The SYSTEM OFF button allows you to power off all Sony equipment at once.

Press to turn ON or OFF one of the following audio effects:

SIMULATED: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo signals.

AUTO SRS: Automatically detects whether a stereo or mono signal is being received and switches the TV effect between SRS and SIMULATED.

OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception.

TV/DBS is a feature of DBS, refer to your DBS operating instructions.

CAPTION

VISION

VISION

TEXT2

TEXT3

TEXT4

I_

_MENU

IMove_

SelectG_

Exit_

CAPTION

VISION can be used for programs that are broadcast with closed caption.

To access CAPTION VISION:

1 Press MENU.

2 Press i to scroll to i*_-_,then press (_).

3 Choose a CAPTION VISION option.

4

Access CAPTION VISION through your

DISPLAY button. (see left)

CC1, 2, 3 or 4

Shows you a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CO1 for most programs)

TEXT1, 2, 3 or 4

Shows you network/station information

presented using either half or the whole screen.

XDS (Extended Data Service)

Shows a network name, program name,

program length, and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service.

Note

• Poor reception

of TV programs can cause

errors in CAPTION

VISION and XDS.

Captions may appear with a white box or

other errors instead of intended text.

_/atching

two programs at one time - PIP

These models are equipped with dual tuners.

Fhis means that PIP is "ready to use".

The sound of the main picture is receded

Main _ 'd_

/

6/ J

Main picture channel or inputsource mode

Window picture channel or inputsource mode

-Window picture

Notes

• You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow labeled buttons.

•

The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.

REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION

OF

THE REMOTE

CONTROL

ON THE

INSIDE FRONT

COVER

OF THIS

MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS

CHART

PIP

(_

TVNIDEO

(_

,,

AUDIO

(_)

TV/VTR

+

(_

©

CH

POSITION

(_

.... the Yellow Labeled ,Buttons fo r PiP Operations .;_!_

Press once to display the window picture (1/9 size).

Press again to reduce the size of the window picture (1/16 size).

Press a third time to turn off the window picture.

Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs:

TV,

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4

Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture.

A _ will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound.

Press to change the channel in the window picture.

Press to move the location of the window picture (counterclockwise) main picture.

around the

17

18

Using Your New TV (continued)

FREEZE

SWAP

(_

Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations

...... ,....

, .......

_;__,_'_ __'

Press to freeze the window picture. This function is great for copying down phone numbers, addresses, recipes, etc.

Press FREEZE again to restore the picture.

Press to switch the audio and video of the main picture and the window picture.

Each time you press SWAP, the picture and sound of the two will be swapped.

Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection

Use the MENU button to access a menu and use the arrow buttons (• or _l.)to alter settings.

Use the following example, in which we activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify settings.

]

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears.

MENU

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

MODE : VIVID _|

OR

TRINITONE: HIGH

COLOR CORRECT: OFF

_MENU

E_t_

I

1

2

Press • or • to highlight the desired menu

(in this case SET UP _) and press CE) to select it.

_1 Press • or • to move to the desired option.

SET UP

_CHANNEL

SET UP

FAVORITE CHANNEL

V)DEO LASEL

LANGUAGE:

ENGLISH

0

Move_

Select[_] Exit_

4

Press _.

Options for your selection will be highlighted.

(_

CABLE: OFF

CHANNEL FIX: OFF

CHANNEL SKfP/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

_MENU

SET UP

Move_ SeleCt(_J Exrt_ l

FAVORITE CHANNEL

VK)EO LABEL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION:

_MENU

0

Move_

SET UP

Select[_] Sxit_

I

5 Press tl, or 4 to make your selection and press CD.

CABLE: ON

CHANNEL FIX: OFF

AUTO PROGRAM

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

_MENU

CHANNEL SET UP

Move_ SeleCl(_ Sxit_

I

When you are finished making changes to the selected menu, choose _ MENU to return to the main menu.

>CHANNEL

SET UP

FAVORITE CHANNEL

VIDEO LABEL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION:

_MENU

SET UP

0

Move_l Se_e_t_)

Sxit_

Notes

•

Pressing MENU on the remote control will allow you to exit from the menus at any time.

• If menu items are "grayed out", press the

ANT button on your remote control until a

channel number appears.

19

II

Using Your Menus (continued)

Quick

start to the menus

The following

is a guide

to your menus.

For detailed

information

on using

the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning

menu selection" on page 19.

To select a menu:

Display _

Highlight

_ select

5

MODE : VIVID

The VIDEO menu will allow you to make adjustments to your picture settings.

It will also allow you to customize the picture MODE based on the type of program you are viewing.

MoYe_

TRINITONE:

HIGH

COLOR CORRECT: OFF

_MENU

Sel_t{_ Exit_

Moves

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

BI1_m=

EFFECT : OFF

MTS : STEREO

SPEAKER

: ON liltS,,=,,

,_==I_,M

AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE

_MENU

Select_ Exit_

The AUDIO menu offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP), or customizing the EFFECT of the sound on your TV.

I

I I_'_TIMER

CURRENT TIME SET

ON/OFF TIMER

CHANNEL BLOCK

_MENU

_

Move{_

AYLIGHT SAVING: NO I

----:-AM

SeleCt_

Exit_ J

I

The TIMER menu sets the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the ON/OFF TIMER.

VIDEO LABEL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION:

_MENU

MoveE{_ Select_ Exit_J

setting up your channels, labeling your TV/VIDEO inputs, and selecting the LANGUAGE of your menus.

The SET UP menu provides several options for

The CHANNEL

SET UP menu is e sub-menu which

,u

_ ,u y

F CA_BLE: ON

CHANNEL

AUTO PROGRA

CHANNEL SKIP ADD

CHANNEL CAP

N

l

SET

UP

=_1

Move[_

Select(_

Exit_

2O

Using the VIDEO (_ menu

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

_

MODE : VIVID

HUE

SHARPNESS mmlbma,

I }

Adjustment bars

COLOR CORRECT:

OFF

MOVe_

_MENU

Select_ Exit_

I

For detailed information

on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning

menu selection" on page 19.

To select the VIDEO _

menu:

Display mmb Highlight(_m,_ Select

C2D

To restore the factory VIDEO

settings

Press RESETwhile the VIDEO menu is

displayed.

MODE

Customized picture

viewing

PICTURE

Picturecontrast

BRIGHTNESS

Picture adjustment

COLOR

Color saturation

HUE

Color tones

SHARPNESS

Picture detail

TRINITONE

White intensify

adjustment

COLOR CORRECT

Co/or ratioadjustment

VIVID: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

SPORTS: Select for a bright picture.

MOVIE: Select for a finely detailed picture.

STANDARD: Select to receive a standard picture.

You can alter VIDEO menu settings (e.g. PICTURE,

HUE) for each MODE. Select

each mode individually and then press RESET to restore factory settings.

Adjust left to decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Adjust right to increase picture contrast and create more vivid color.

Adjust left to darken the picture.

Adjust right to bdghten the picture.

Adiust left to decrease color intensity or saturation,

Adjust dght to increase color intensity or saturation,

Adjust left to increase the red tones.

Adjust dght to decrease the red tones.

Adjust left to soften the picture detail.

Adjust right to sharpen the picture detail.

HIGH: Select to give the white colore a blue tint.

MEDIUM:

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

NTSC STD: Select to give the white colors a red tint.

Select ON to emphasize reds and blues.

Select OFF to emphasize greens.

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Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the AUDIO ._ menu

Move_

BASS

BALANCE

EFFECT : OFF

MTS : STEREO

SPEAKER : ON

Wa_*m

,_m=_ll_*m=

J_tr_

TRESLE e°,

Se_ect_}_

Exit_

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings,

"Learning

menu selection" refer on page 19.

to

To select the AUDIO .r menu:

Display _

HighlightoI_ mab

Select

. NO

@

5

To restore the factory AUDIO settings

Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed.

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

EFFECT

Enhanced audio

options

MTS

Enjoystereo, blhngualand mono programs

SPEAKER

Custom selection of audio output source

AUDIO OUT

Use to control the

TV's volume through a stereo

Adjust left or fight to decrease or increase higher pitched sound.

Adjust left or right to decrease or increase low pitched sounds.

Adjust left or fight to emphasize left and right speaker volume.

Press _, or • to cycle through the following

audio effects:

SIMULATED:

Adds a surreund-like effect to mono programs.

SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo signals.

AUTO SRS: Automatically detects whether a stereo or mono signal is being

received and switches the TV effect between SRS and SIMULATED.

OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS: Press _' or t. to select one of the following options:

MONO: Select to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts for areas of weak reception.

SAP: Select to listen to bilingual broadcast.

(Non-SAP programs will be muted when this feature is selected)

STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

ON:

Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system.

OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through

external audio system speakers.

AUDIO OUT can only be set when SPEAKER is set to OFF.

VARIABLE:

Sound output vades according to the

TV

settings.

Useful when you want to use your TV's remote control to adjust the output of a separate audio system.

FIXED: Sound output is held at a fixed level through your stereo.

Use your A/V receivers remote control to adjust the volume.

•

Press

_

to cycle through your audio EFFECT

options.

• press MTS on your remote control to cycle through

the MTS options.

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Using the TIMER

Q

menu

CURRENT TIME SET

ON/OFF TIMER

CHANNEL BLOCK

_MENU

Move_

DAYLIGHT

SAVING:

----:--

SeleCt_

Exlt_

NO

AM

For detailed information on using the remote

control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning menu selection" on page 19.

To select the TIMER _

menu:

Highlight (_

_

Display

CD

....

5

To cancel

the ONIOFF TIMER function

Select

®

Press RESET while the ON/OFF

TIMER

menu is displayed.

Tip

"_"

Set DAYLIGHT

SAVING time before setting the clock.

DAYLIGHT

SAVING

Automatically adjusts the hme

CURRENT

TIME SET

Necessary for the ON/

OFF TIMER

ON/OFF TIMER

Wake up or scheduled viewing

CHANNEL

BLOCK

Pmvent access

ce_a_ _anne_

Spring: Select YES to compensate for Daylight Saving Time.

The current time moves one hour ahead.

Fall: Select NO at the end of Daylight Saving Time.

The current time moves back one hour.

With the CURRENT TIME SET menu open:

I

Press _.

2

Press

# or

#

until the current day is displayed.

Press _ to select.

3

Press t or t until the current hour and AM/PM is

displayed. Press (E_ to select

4

Press t or # until the current minute is displayed, press _.

The clock is set. Press MENU to exit.

Any loss of power will cause these seffings to be erased.

____- ---AM

_MENU

_,,_ s_m

e=,_

With the ON/OFF

1

TIMER menu open:

Choose the ON/OFF TIMER you would like to set and press _.

2

Press t or 4 until the desired day or range of days is

displayed. Press _ to select

3

Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on

Ot_OFFTIMER

,, ....

--:--

2 .....

AM J_

CH___

--:-- AM_ c.___

_MENU

Se=e_t"P°S_SUN

12:00A M

.o._=1 s..,=_

e.,_

(hour, then minutes) by pressing t or t and then _.

4 Set the time duration (maximum of 6 hours) by pressing t or _- and then _.

5

Press _ or 4Funtil you reach the desired channel.

Press _ to select.

The ON/OFF TIMER is now set. Press MENU to exit.

When you perform AUTO PROGRAM,

aft ON/OFF TIMER settings will be erased.

You will be able to block two channels for a period of up to 12 hours.

FOLLOW STEPS

1-5

OF ON/OFF TIMER ABOVE

To erase your CHANNEL BLOCK settings, press RESET

while in the CHANNEL BLOCK window. Performing AUTO

PROGRAM will erase your CHANNEL BLOCK settings.

--:_

AM__h

CH___

2 ___

....

_.E.u

AM__ CH___

Se_¢1=

P°_tI°_SUN

12:00#M

MC_e_B SehK_G_ ExitS_

23

Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the SET UP I_ menu

SET UP

SET UP

VIDEO LABEL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION:

_MENU

0

]

Move_

FAVORmE

CHANNEL

Sel_t[_ Exit_

I

For detailed

information

on using the remote

control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning menu selection" on page 19.

To select the SET UP _

menu:

Display _

Highlight I_

_=i1_

Select

-.o @ @

Notes

•

The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature is not available for the AUX input.

• Your remote control can be programmed

operate

your cable box.

(see page 28)

• After setting CABLE, you will need to run

AUTO PROGRAM.

to

• ON/OFF TIMER and CHANNEL BLOCK settings

FIX is set.

will be erased when CHANNEL

24

CHANNEL

SET UP

Basic set up

options for viewing

With the CHANNEL SET UP menu open:

Press t or _. to access a feature, then press _.

CABLE:

Select ON if your TV is connected to a cable

system.

CHANNEL

FIX: Press * or _, to set the TV's input to one

of the following options:

2-6: When a cable box is connected to the VHF/UHF

l* CABLE:ON

CHANNEL FIX: OFF

AUTO pROGRAM

CHANNEL SKJp/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

Move_ SeleCt_:J

Ex_ input. Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION) and then CH +/- to change channels through your cable box.

AUX 2-6: When a cable box is connected to AUX and a cable or antenna is connected to VHF/UHF.

You can alternate between the two inputs by pressing

ANT on the remote control.

VIDEO 1: When you have connected video equipment (e.g. AN receiver) and you want the TV input fixed to it. You will be able to alternate between video

sources using the AN receiver.

OFF: When you want to turn CHANNEL FIX off.

AUTO PROGRAM: Instructs the TV to program all receivable channels.

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD: With the CHANNEL SKIP/ADD window open:

1 SelectthedesiredchanneL

SKEP

I*ADD

_MENU

2

Press _

to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be available).

U_

SKI P/ADD 33

!

=

CHANNEL CAPTION: Label up to 12 channels with their

call letters (up to four letters).

With the CHANNEL CAPTION menu open:

1 Press _ and then • or ,I,to access the desired

channel, and press _

again.

2

Press ,I. or ,I. to display the first letter or number

I C_NEL

h_ve[l_

of the caption and press _

to select it.

3

Press _

to activate. To erase a caption, press RESET.

I. CH,_INEL

CAPTION

_MENU

_PTION

Sel_[_

_

,_

_

Exit_

FAVORITE

CHANNEL

Quick access to

tavor#echannels

Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL:

1 Press _ and then • or • to select AUTO or MANUAL. (Selecting AUTO will display the last

five channels chosen with the remote control's 0-9 buttons.)

2 Press • or • to move the cursor to 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and press _.

3 Press • or • to access the desired channel and press _,

To preview your favorite channels in the window picture, set PREVIEW to ON.

FAVORITE CHANNEL

_*MODE : AUTO

PREVIEW : ON

1

6

2.

3

4

5.

_MENU

2

3

5

4

VIDEO LABEL

Label connected equipment for easy recognition

LANGUAGE

TILT CORRECTION

Using FAVORITE CHANNEL:

1 Press _ when in normal viewing mode. Your FAVORITE CHANNEL (yptiene will appear.

2 Press • or • to access the channel you want to watch, and press _.

If PREVIEW is ON, a window picture displays your favorite channels as you cycle through the options.

EAVOI_'tl_

I

With the VIDEO LABEL window open:

1 Press • or • to access the input mode you want to label end press _.

2 Press t or ,I. to choose the label and press _.

VIDEO LABEL

VIDEO 1 : VHS

VIDEOS : GAME

VIDEO 3 : VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4 : VIDEO 4

_MENU

VIDEO LABEL Options:

VIDEO 1/2/3: VHS, 8mm, BETA, LD, GAME, DBS, DVD, WEB, RECEIVER, DTV, SKIP

VIDEO 4: DVD, DTV, SKIP

When VIDEO LABEL is set to WEB, the picture

wi// darken, creating an idea/picture

for Web TV viewing.

ff you select SKIP, your TV will skip this connection when you cycle through video sources using the TV/V/DEO

button.

Select from available languages to display all menus in your language of choice.

Press • or • to correct any tilt of the picture between +5 and -5 and press G_:::_.

Move_ Select(_E_ Exit_

25

Operating Video Equipment

Programming the remote

You can use the supplied operate Sony or non-Sony

1 Press CODE SET.

2

Press VTR/DVD

remote

video

(FUNCTION).

control equipment.

to

3

Use the 0-9 buttons manufacturer's code to key number in the from the following chart.

4 Press ENTER.

VCR code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony

Admiral (M. Ward)

Aiwa

Audio Dynamic

Broksonie

Canon

Citizen

Craig

Criterion

Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

DBX

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

General Electric

Go Video

26

Code

301,302, 303

327

338, 344

314,337

319, 317

309, 308

332

302, 332

315

304, 338, 309

341,312,309

314, 336,337

304

319,320, 316, 317, 318,341

330, 335

338

329, 304, 309

322,339, 340

Goldstar

Hitachi

Instant Replay

JC Penney

JVC

Kenwood

LXl (Sears)

Magnavox

Marentz

Marta

Memorex

Minolta

Mitsubishi/MGA

Multitech

NEC

Olympic

Optimus

Panasonic

Pentax

Philco

Philips

332

306, 304,305,338

309, 308

309, 306, 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

323, 324, 325, 326

325, 338, 321

314, 336, 337

309, 308

327

308,309, 306, 307

305,304

308, 309

308, 309, 310

Pioneer

Quasar

RCNPROSCAN

308

308,309, 306

304, 305, 308, 309, 311,

Realistic

Sansui

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

Sharp

Shintom

312,313, 310, 329

309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338

312, 313, 321,335,323,

Signature 2000 (M. Ward)

SV2000

Sylvania

Symphonic

314

322, 313, 321

330, 335

324, 325, 326

327, 328

315

338, 327

338

308, 309, 338, 310

338

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

Yamaha

Zenith

Operating 8 VCR

To turn on or off

To select a channel

directly

To change channels

To record

To play

To stop

To fast forward

To rewind the tape

To pause

To scan

332

314, 336, 337

314. 336, 338, 337

309, 308

312, 311

327, 328, 335,331,332

314, 330,336, 337

331

Buttons on the remote control

Press VTWDVD (PQWER).

Press the 0 - 9 buttons.

Press CH +/-.

Press _ and • simultaneously.

Press IP _.

Press I.

Press IH_.

Press 41<.

Press II.

To resume normal playback,

press again or press IP.-.

Press _ or _

during playback.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

Press TV/VTR.

To change input mode

Tips

"_"

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate

your non-Sony

video equipment with the supplied

remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control.

•

When you remove the batteries, the code numbor may

revert to the factory setting.

•

ThecodenumbersforSonyVCR'sareassignedatthe factory as follows:

VHS VCR

8 mm VCR

301

(preset code for the

supplied

remote control)

302

Beta, ED Beta VCRs 303

MDP (Multi Disc Player) code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony

Panasonic

Pioneer

Code

701

704, 710

702

Operating an MDP Buttons on the remote control

To turn on or off

To play

To stop

Press VTR/DVD (POWER).

Press ID,-

Press

II.

To pause Press II.

To resume normal playback, press again or press ID,-

To scan Press _ or <1<1during playback.

To resume normal playback,

press P,-.

To search the chapter Press CH +/-.

forward or backward

Tip "'_"

If you will not be programming a DBS or cable box into the DBS/CABLE function of your remote, you can use it to program other video equipment (e.g. DVD, MDP, or

second VCR). (see page 26)

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony

Panasonic

Pioneer

RCA

Toshiba

Operating a DVD player

To turn on or off

To play

To stop

To pause

To scan

Code

751

753

752

755

754

Buttons on the remote control

Press VTR/DVD (POWER).

Press I_-.

Press III.

Press I1.

To resume normal playback, press again or press ID-

Press _ or _ during playback.

To resume normal playback,

press lb.-.

Press CH +/-.

To search the

chapter forward or

backward

To select chapters directly

MENU

To move cursor in menu

0-9 + ENTER.

Press to display DVD menu.

Use your arrow buttons

t, _1,,_, _,

27

Operating a Cable

Box or DBS Receiver

Programming the remote

You can program to operate a cable the box supplied remote or DBS receiver.

control

1 Press CODE SET.

2.

Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).

3

Use the 0-9 buttons manufacturer's code to key number in the from the following chart.

4

Press ENTER.

For more details on operating the cable box or DBS receiver

Refer to the operating instructions that were supplied with the equipment.

If the remote control doesn't work

• First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your equipment.

Tips

"0"

• If more than one code number

is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

• Ifyouenteranewcodenumber, thecodenumber you previously entered at that setting is erased.

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate

your equipment with the supplied remote control.

In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote control.

• Wheneveryouremovethebatteriesthecode numbers

may revert to the factory

setting.

Cable box code numbers

Manufacturer

Hamlin/Regal

Jerrold/G.

I.

Oak

Panasonic

Pioneer

Scientific Atlanta

Tocom

Zenith

Code

222, 223, 224, 225, 226

201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221

214, 215

209, 210, 211

216, 217

212, 213

DBS receiver code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony

General Electric

Hitachi

Hughes

Panasonic

RCA/PROSCAN

Toshiba

Code

80I (preset code for remote control)

802

805

804

803

802, 808

806, 807

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Troubleshooting

Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems.

Problem

;

You want to restore the TV's factory settings

:What it could be

:: : :

What you can do

.....

....

• First, turn the TV on. Then while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. The TV will turn itself off and then back on.

When the TV turns on again, all settings will be reset, and the Easy Setup Guide will appear.

• Call your local Sony service center.

A red light keeps flashing on the

TV for more than a few seconds

TV makes a noise when turned on

Screen is not lit and there is no sound

Poor or no picture good

Good sound picture,

No color

(screen no sound lit),

• Your

• This

TV may is a normal need service.

function of your TV.

• Power cord may not be plugged in.

• Batteries may not be inserted correctly.

• TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect.

• VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly.

• Antenna/cable connections may be faulty,

• VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing)

• Sound may be set to MUTING.

• Your TV may be set to SAP.

• Speaker may not be set correctly.

• Color settings may not be adjusted correctly.

• Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel.

• Readjust your VIDEO menu settings.

(see page 21)

• Check your VIDEO LABEL settings.

(see page 25)

• Press MUTING.

• Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu.

(see page 22)

• Check your SPEAKER settings.

(see page 22)

• Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu.

(see page 21)

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna

Cannot receive any channels when using cable

Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box

TV is fixed to one channel

(continued) Specifications

What it could be

• CABLE may not be set correctly in the SET UP menu.

• Antenna/cable not be correct.

connections

• TV may be set to AUX mode.

may

•

CABLE setting may not be correct in the SET UP menu.

• CABLE setting may not be set correctly in the SET UP menu.

• Volume may not be adjusted on your cable box.

What you can do

......

Ensure that you have selected the correct CABLE mode in the SET

UP menu.

(see page 24)

Press ANT on your remote control to change the input mode.

(see page 16)

Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF in the SET UP menu. (see page 24)

Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory.

(see page 24)

Ensure that CABLE is set to ON in the SET UP menu.

(see page 24)

Use AUTO PROGRAM to add

receivable

channels that are not presently page 24) in TV memory.

(see

• Press TV (FUNCTION) adjust the TV's volume.

and

• CHANNEL be correct,

FIX settings may not • Check your CHANNEL settings.

(see page 24)

FIX

Supplied accessories

Remote control RM-Y167 (1)

Batteries size AA (R6) (2)

Optional accessories

Connecting

RK-74A,

VMC-720M, cables

RK-G69HG, VMC-10HG,

VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/30V

TV Stand SU-32FD1,

U/V mixer EAC-66

SU-36FD1

If, after reading

these

operating instructions,

you

have additional questions

Sony television, or (416) 499-SONY please call our Direct Response

(7669)(customers in Canada

Center only).

at 1-800-222-SONY

3O

related to the

use of your

(7669)(U.S.

residents only)

Power requirements

Number of inputs/outputs

Video 11

S VIDEO z)

Audio JI

Audio out 4)

Monitor out _)

TV out "3)

S-Link

Y, PB, PRs)

Speaker output ON)

Power consumption ON)

In use (Max.)

In standby

Dimensions (W/H/D)

(ram)

(in.)

Mass (kg)

(Ibs)

899.4 × 685.6 × 600.7 mm

357/,6x 27 × 232V==in

79 kg

175 Ibs

Notes

*_

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

2_ Y: I Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

3_ 500 mVrms Impedance: 47 kilohms

4_ More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (variable)

More than 408 mVrms (fix)

Impedance (Output): 2 kilohms

_ Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative

PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

KV - 32FV1

120 V, 60 Hz

3

2

4

1

1

1

3

1

15W × 2

240 W

2 W

KV - 36FV1

120 V, 60 Hz

3

2

4

1

1

1

3

1

15W x 2

240 W

2 W

1010 x 761.2 x 630.9 mm

39W_6x 30 × 24W_6 in

107 kg

236 Ibs

Television system

American

TV standard, NTSC

Channel coverage

VHF: 2-13/UHF:

14 -69/CATV: 1 - 125

Pidure tube

FD Trinitron ®tube

Visible screen size

32-inch picture measured

36-inch picture measured

Actual screen size

diagonally diagonally

(KV-32FV1

(KV-36FVI only) onIy)

34-inch

picture

measured

diagonally

38-inch

Antenna

picture measured

(KV-32FVt

only)

diagonally

(KV-36FV1 only)

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Design and specifications

are subject to change without

notice.

(0) _ SRS (SOUND

RETRIEVAL SYSTEM)

The (O) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manutactured 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 the SRS symbol (0) are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

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Index

A

Adjusting your menus ..............................................

ANT .............................................................................

Antenna cable ...............................................................

Antenna connector ......................................................

19

16

16, 22 AUDIO @ button ................................................

AUDIO menu operations

2

AUDIO OUT ..........................................................

3

3

BALANCE .............................................................

BASS .......................................................................

22

22

22

EFFECT ..................................................................

MTS .........................................................................

SPEAKER ...............................................................

TREBLE

..................................................................

AUDIO OUT

22

22

22

22

FIXED .....................................................................

VARIABLE .............................................................

AUTO PROGRAM ....................................................

22

22

24

AUX Hookup ...............................................................

A/V

receiver ................................................................

3

9

B

BALANCE ..................................................................

BASS ............................................................................

Battery installation ....................................................

BRIGHTNESS .............................................................

22

22

13

21

C

CABLE .........................................................................

Cable box ......................................................................

operation ................................................................

24

4

28

CAPTION VISION (closed caption) .......................

16

CATV cable ...................................................................

3

32

Coaxial cable .................................................................

CH +/-.

.......................................................................

CHANNEL BLOCK ..................................................

CHANNEL CAPTION ..............................................

CHANNEL FIX ..........................................................

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD ............................................

COLOR ........................................................................

COLOR CORRECT ....................................................

Connecting TV to

Antenna

....................................................................

Audio

system ..........................................................

A/V receiver ............................................................

Cable .........................................................................

Cable box and cable ................................................

Camcorder .............................................................

CONTROL S ..........................................................

DBS receiver ............................................................

DBS receiver and VCR ...........................................

DVD player ..............................................................

S-Link .....................................................................

Two VCRs ................................................................

VCR ...........................................................................

CURRENT TIME SET ...............................................

D

DAYLIGHT SAVING ................................................

DBS receiver operation .............................................

DISPLAY

CAPTION VISION ...............................................

Status

......................................................................

XDS .........................................................................

DVD operation ...........................................................

3

I0

11

7

7

3

4

9

9

8

12

6

5

23

23

28

16

16

16

27

24

21

21

3

15

23

24

24

E

Easy Setup Guide .......................................................

14

Editing using MONITOR OUT ..................................

6

EFFECT

AUTO SRS .............................................................

OFF .........................................................................

SIMULATED .........................................................

SRS ..........................................................................

22

22

22

22

P

Factory settings ....................................................

FAVORITE CHANNEL ............................................

21, 22

25

FAVORITE CHANNEL w/preview .......................

25

FREEZE button .........................................................

18

H

HUE .............................................................................

21

I, J, K

JUMP button ...............................................................

15

L

LANGUAGE ..............................................................

25

14, 25 Language selection ..............................................

Learning menus

AUDIO ...................................................................

SET UP ....................................................................

TIMER ....................................................................

VIDEO ....................................................................

22

24

23

21

M, N

MDP operation ...........................................................

Menu selection ...........................................................

MODE

MOVIE ...................................................................

SPORTS ..................................................................

STANDARD

..........................................................

VIVID .....................................................................

27

19

21

21

21

2I

MONITOR

Mono

MTS

$

............................................................................

....................................................................

SAP.........................................................................

STEREO button

22

22

15

Safety .............................................................................

SET LIP menu I_ ....................................................

........................................................

...............................................

O

On-Screen

ON/OFF

........................................................

23

CAPTION .........................................

CHANNEL FIX .....................................................

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD .......................................

Operating video equipment .....................................

26

CABLE ....................................................................

FAVORITE CHANNEL .......................................

P, O

LANGUAGE .........................................................

Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

TILT CORRECTION ............................................

Main picture ..........................................................

17

VIDEO LABEL ......................................................

Window picture ....................................................

17

Setting up TV .............................................................

PIP connections ..........................................................

17

SHARPNESS ..............................................................

PIP operations

SLEEP button .............................................................

AUDIO ...................................................................

17

S-Link Connections ...................................................

CH+/-.

...................................................................

17

SPEAKER

FREEZE ..................................................................

18

ON ...........................................................................

PIP ...........................................................................

17

OFF .........................................................................

POSITION ..............................................................

17

Specifications

........................................................

30, 3l

SWAP .....................................................................

18

22

13

13

24

24

24

24

24

24

25

25

25

25

14

21

15

12

22

22

Splitter ...........................................................................

5

l

TV/VIDEO

............................................................

17

SWAP button ..............................................................

I8

Programming the remote ...................................

26, 28

SYSTEM OFF button .................................................

16

R

T,U

Remote control .....................................................

13, 15

TILT CORRECTION

.................................................

25

FUNCTION buttons .............................................

15

TIMER menu operations

(_

Illustration ..................................

inside front cover

CHANNEL

BLOCK .............................................

23

CURRENT

TIME SET ...........................................

23

DAYLIGHT SAVING

...........................................

ON/OFF

TIMER ...................................................

23

23

TREBLE .......................................................................

TRINITONE

...............................................................

22

21

Troubleshooting ...................................................

TV (FUNCTION) button ..........................................

29, 30

15

TV POWER button ....................................................

TV/VIDEO button .....................................................

TVOUT .........................................................................

I5

16

9

V, W, X

VCR ................................................................................

VCR manufacturer code numbers ..........................

5

26

VCR operation ............................................................

VIDEO LABEL ...........................................................

VIDEO menu operations

BRIGHTNESS ........................................................

COLOR ...................................................................

26

25

21

21

21

21

COLOR CORRECT ...............................................

HUE ........................................................................

MODE .....................................................................

PICTURE ................................................................

SHARPNESS .........................................................

TRINITONE ...........................................................

21

21

21

21

VOL +/-.

.....................................................................

VTR ..............................................................................

XDS ..............................................................................

14

26

16

Y, Z

Y/PB/PR ...................................................................

I, 8

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