Sony KV-32S20 Car Satellite TV System User manual

- S ONY 3-810-852-22 (1)
®
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
KV-27520
KV-27V20
KV-29PS1
KV-29RS20
KV-29RS20C
KV-29SD1
KV-29V20M
KV-32520
KV-34RS20C
©1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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 outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
» Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-29R520C/
34RS20C).
e Operate the TV only on 220 V AC (KV-29RS20C/34RS20C only).
e One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If
vou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
vour dealer (except KY-29RS20C/31RS200).
e Should anv liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug
the TV and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it anv further.
e Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not going to
use it for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it
out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”
2
Installing
e To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
e Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
CAUTION
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. These
‘types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they
are the result of misuse.
NOTIFICATION
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 harmtul interference with radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmtul 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 and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that anv changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This document is for the remote commander RM- Y135.
MODEL: KV-27520/27V20/29PS1/29RS20/29RS20C /295D1 /
29V20M /32520/34RS20C
Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’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 ot cable entry as practical.
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cabie
companies for the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster, cable company and/or
program owner.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to
them whenever vou call upon vour Sonv dealer regarding this
product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Table of contents
4 Welcome!
4 Checking your model number
E UA "mr
Getting Started
5 Step 1: Hookup
11 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
12 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically
(AUTO SET UP)
14 Changing the menu language
EAT ii EN
Operations
15 Watching the TV
17 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
18 Selecting the video mode (VIDEO)
18 Adjusting picture brightness automatically
(LIGHTSENSOR)
19 Adjusting the sound (AUDIO)
20 Using audio effect (EFFECT)
21 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (MTs)
21 Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER)
22 Setting audio out (AUDIO OUT)
22 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING)
23 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET)
23 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (ON/OFF
TIMER)
24 Customizing the channel names (CHANNEL CAPTION)
25 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)
26 Setting your favorite channels (FAVORITE CHANNEL)
27 Setting Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION)
28 Operating video equipment
29 Operating a cable box or DBS receiver
Ee EC ES
Additional information
30 Troubleshooting
31 Specifications
Back cover Index
The ca ptions in parentheses indicate menu names.
Checking your
model number
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron* Color The instructions in this manual are for the nine models
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with listed on the cover. Before. you start reading, check
your TV: your model number by looking at the rear of your TV.
The KV-27520 is the model used for illustration
e On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality, purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
sound, and other settings. indicated in the text, for example, “KV-27520 only.”
e Surround system that simulates the sound quality of
a concert hall or movie theater (KV-27520/29PS1/ Instructions in this manual are based on the remote
29RS520/29RS20C/295D1/32520/34RS20C only). commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if
e SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) that allows they have the same name as those on the remote
you to receive realistic sound that recaptures audio commander.
“clues” originally present but masked in the
recording process so that the action seems to
happen all around you (KV-27V20/29V20M only).
e LightSensor™ that automatically adjusts the
brightness of the picture (KV-27V20/29V 20M only).
| Getting Started
Step 1: Hookup a Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system without a VCR
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable
box, make the connection as follows:
Cable or antenna
(Rear of TV)
Cable VHF/UHF
Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor
antenna with your TV, we recommend that you Cable box
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
i i (Rear of TV)
better picture quality. VIE/UHF
. Cable
How to connect different types of
cables IN = = OUT
The illustrations below show examples of connecting © ©
cables to the TV directly. Cable box
A
« VHF only (Rear of TV)
or 75-ohm coaxial cable VHF/UHF
* VHF/UHF DN DF €
or
* Cable
B (Rear of TV)
* VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable
or { я
e UHF only
or
os VHF/UHF Antenna connector
VHF/UHF
C 75-ohm coaxial cable
т
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
and
OO | Enc-66 U/V mixer
Î | (not supplied)
e UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable
Notes
* Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.
* If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37.
Getting Started 5
Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR
To connect your VCR to the TV, first check the model After making these connections, you will be able to do
number of your TV and select the corresponding the following:
connection. For details on connection, see the * View the playback of video tapes
instruction manual of your VCR. * Record one TV program while viewing another
program
Before making the connection, disconnect the AC
power cords of the equipment to be connected.
Without a cable box |
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
— VHF/UHF
Antenna cable VHF/UHF | ANO
<] VIDEO - | —
VCR (MONO) N O tL
AUDIO | |
AUDIO VIDEQ | ZN
Cable — R— OIR
—{ |= | : (2) ;
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
T
vMC-8105/8208
(not supplied)
Note
e To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box
B KV-27V20/29V20M only
If your VCR has an $ video output jack, make the
following connections.
(Rear of TV)
[м | -
VIDEO 1
Po
ii Do H-— SVIDEO — our —
я o
Antenna cable 7 VIDEO — 0)
\ ANA
= “a, AUDIO ‘
Yi A — — + @
Hour AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Я ORO)
Cable as PE TT
= |] wel JIN Le À | Barend |
. . = VHF/UHF
YC-15V/30V si~g-5-- AUDIO-R (red)
(not supplied) 5 AUDIO-L (white)
i
i
RK-74A
(not supplied)
6 Getting Started
With a cable box
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
AUDIO OUT
Antenna cable VHF/UHF (VAR FIX)
‚ da VIDEO —
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
Sig RR
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
—— Г Cable box
= e Ie
Splitter
1
VMC-810S/820$S
(not supplied)
Note
e Toconnect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
E KV-27V20/29V20M only (Rear of TV)
ear o
Antenna cable
VCR
OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO VHF/
yn 999 DI
—> О
S VIDEO
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
|
|
Mi Cable box
Cable
Eo eo.
Splitter
1
RK-74A
(not supplied)
Note
* Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)
signals. The 5 connection sends the two signals separately
preventing degradation, and gives better picture quality
compared to conventional connections.
*
Getting Started 7
Connecting a DBS receiver
For connection details, see the instruction manual of
the DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver.
To a TV
Cable or cable box
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
mn ©
VHF/UHF AUDIO OUT
. = {VAR/FIX)
DBS receiver +) VIDEO + ( O )
Antenna - VHF/UHF L ver:
AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO |]
—_ Satellite
antenna
input
VIDEO IN
VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied)
|
Note
e You can use the 5 VIDEO jack or the composite video jack for
the video connection.
To a TV and VCR
Cable or cable box
N
DBS receiver
Antenna VHF/UHF
щи FN
Satellite
antenna
input
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
№)
Hibs |
(A
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
IN
pure [>
LINE OUT| © VHE/ F-type cable
UHF OUT (not supplied)
: - (VAR/FIX)
men O) VIDEO— | O: -
VHF/UHF = <
L | д Ч
(MONO) = |
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
RA
VMC-810S/8205 (not supplied)
8 Getting Started
VIDEO (yellow)
- AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
+
Connecting a camcorder
E KV-27V20/29V20M only
This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder
picture.
Note
(Front of TV)
+
VIDEO 2 INPUT
VIDEO LIMONO-AUCIO-R
tt
me
VIDEO
(yeliow)
Video and
audio outputs
* To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the camcorder to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the
TV.
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
{Em
+] Г) (+ AUDIO-R
y = E (red)
` #— AUDIO-L
(white)
Connecting an audio system
When connecting audio equipment, see pages 21-22 for
more information.
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
AUDIO OUT
UN - VARFIX
uu VIDEO — { C
Lo
(MONO)
AUDIO
R —
RK-74A (not supplied)
AUDIO OUT-L (white)
ous LE
a LD
AUDIO OUT-R (red)
Set the amplifier's
function to line input.
Getting Started 9
*
Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT
E KV-27V20/29V20M only
MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is
on the screen.
(Rear of TV)
—— S VIDEO
VCR (for playback)
VCR (for recording)
AUDIO VIDEO OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO VIDEO
OUT in © AUDIO-L (white) LINE
i—— VIDEO (yeltow) 1—I—
à A 1 ni a
Ge ЗОБ
|
VNMC-810S/8205 VMC-810S/8205
(not supplied) (not supplied)
The above type of connection should only be used * When connecting a single VCR to the TV, do not connect the
when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV to the VCR's line
from the line output of a second VCR. input, while at the same time connecting from the TV's VIDEO
- - IN jacks to the VCR's line output, as shown below.
Notes
* Do not change the input signal while editing through (Rear of TV)
MONITOR QUT, or the output signal will also change. IDEO IN il MONITOR
* You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback OUT
and the composite video jack to connect a VCR for recording. VCR 1 |
LINE
IN O
10 | Getting Started
‘Step 2: Setting up
the remote
commander
Inserting batteries
[Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and — on the battery to the diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Notes
* Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months.
If the remote commander does not operate properly or the
indicators of the buttons on the remote commander do not
light up, the batteries may be worn out. When replacing
batteries, replace both of them with new ones.
* Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types
of batteries together.
e If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the
electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you don't
plan to use the remote commander for a long period of time.
Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it,
step on it or let it get wet.
* Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or where the humidity is high.
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Getting to know buttons on the
remote commander
Names of buttons on the remote commander are
indicated in different colors to represent the available
functions.
Button color
Transparent ....... TV/VCR/DBS/ Cable box function
(light up) buttons. Press the appropriate
function button first to change the
remote commander's function.
Green .................. Buttons relevant to power operations.
Label color
White TV/VCR/DBS/Cable box operation
buttons.
Blue ................—.... DBS operation buttons.
ol PO — Green
~+— Transparent
Blue
Blue
Blue
Getting Started 11
3 Press VOLUME -.
Step 3: Setting up Fe
the TV automatically = rs acc
(AUTO SET UP)
“AUTO PROGRAM” appears on the screen and
the TV starts scanning and presetting channels
automatically. When all the receivable channels are
stored, “AUTO PROGRAM” disappears and the
lowest numbered channel is displayed. If the TV
receives cable TV channels, CABLE is set to ON
automatically.
You can set up your TV easily by using the AUTO SET
UP feature. It presets all the receivable channels.
To set up the TV manually, see "Setting cable TV on or
off” (page 14) and “Presetting channels” (page 14).
—-
To perform AUTO SET UP again
= 1 Press SET UP on the TV.
SET UP TWVIDEQ - VOLUME + - CHANNEL - POWER 2 (Except Canadian models)
(Front of TV)
OJD EN OEA Press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - to select the
_ language.
3 Press VOLUME —
Before you start using AUTO SET UP, be sure to The picture and sound settings will be set to the
connect the antenna or cable to the TV (see factory preset conditions.
page 5). 4 Press CHANNEL +.
“AUTO PROGRAM” appears on the screen and the
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. TV starts scanning and presetting channels.
5 P HANNEL -t it the AUTO SET UP .
The AUTO SET UP screen appears. ress C O exit ine menu
POWER To exit AUTO PROGRAM
ENGLISH : ICH +] Press any button.
ESPAÑOL : [CH-]
- - AUTO SET UP: [VOL
DEMO : [TV-VIDEO] Note
ee | e If the TV 1s set to a video input, vou cannot execute AUTO SET
Not Press BETH Io ext UP. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number appears.
ote
* The AUTO SET UP screen appears whenever you press - -
the POWER button if you do not execute AUTO To browse the main functions (DEMO)
PROGRAM. Press TV/ VIDEO on the TV in step 3. The functions
and menus are displayed one by one.
2 ( Except Canadian models)
Press CHANNEL + to select English screens
or CHANNEL - to select Spanish screens.
To exit DEMO
Press any button.
— CHANNEL +
H
O
12 | Getting Started
+
Erasing or adding channels
After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary
channels or add the channels you want. Preset channels
during the day rather than late at night, when some
channels may not be broadcasting.
0 — 9 buttons
ENTER
1 Press TV (FUNCTION).
-— FUNCTION -—
TV
2 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
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3 Press + or Y to select 3, and press >.
The SET UP menu appears.
SET UP
PCHANNEL ERASE-ADO
77% FAVORITE CHANNEL
“ig CABLE: ON
«| AUTO PROGRAM
MENU
Use MA СЕ) Exit
4 Press + or + to select CHANNEL ERASE/ADD,
and press .
The CHANNEL ERASE/ADD menu appears.
CHANNEL ÉRASE/ADD 33
>ERASE
ADD
DMENU
Use[0 — glor (CH+/-]
to select the channel
Use Ma) CH) Exit few]
5 Erase and/or add channels:
To erase an unwanted channel
(1) Make sure the cursor (») is beside ERASE.
(2) Press CH +/— or the 0 — 9 buttons to select the
channel you want to erase, and press ENTER.
Selected channel number
CH |
O CHANNEL ERASE/ADD &
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PERASE
ADO
(3) Press C5).
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SMENU
(9) N Use[0 — 9Jor [CH+.-]
well to select the channel
О Use ¡A (3) Exit
The “— indication appears beside the channel
number, showing that the channel is erased
from the preset memory.
m
ое
To add a channel that you want
(1) Press 4 or ¥ to move the cursor (») to ADD.
(2) Press the 0 - 9 buttons to select the channel you
want to add, and press ENTER.
Selected channel number
O O O CHANNEL ERASE/ADD &
@ © © ADD NU
O
ENTER
© О Use MM CH) Exit bem
(3) Press >.
The “+” indication appears beside the channel
number, showing that the channel is added to
the preset memory.
6 To erase and/or add other channels, repeat
step 5.
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
MENU
Note
e If you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV
channel with the same number is also erased or added, and
vice versa.
13
Getting Started
+
Setting cable TV on or off
If you have connected the TV to a cable TV system, set
CABLE to ON (the factory setting). If not, set CABLE to
OFF. You do not have to do this procedure if you
execute AUTO SET UP (page 12). Do this procedure
only when you want to set it manually.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select Æ, and press . <>.
3 Set CABLE to ON or OFF:
(1) Press 4 or Y to select CABLE, and press C——.
(2) Press + or Y to select ON or OFF, and press “>.
(5) SET UP
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
> EL BLOCK
9 FAVORITE CHANNEL
>CABLE : OFF
UTO PROGRAM
MENU
En AUTE
Use (M1 CF) Exit
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
e If CABLE appears in gray, the TV is set to a video input and
you cannot select CABLE. Press TV (black button) so that a
channel number appears.
Presetting channels
You can preset TV channels easily by using the AUTO
PROGRAM feature. You do not have to do this
procedure if you execute AUTO SET UP (page 12). Do
this procedure only when you want to set it manually.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select , and press (+).
3 Press 4 or + to select AUTO PROGRAM, and
press (<>.
AUTO PROGRAM
“AUTO PROGRAM” appears on the screen and the
TV starts scanning and presetting channels
automatically. When all the receivable channels are
stored, “AUTO PROGRAM” disappears and the
lowest numbered channel is displayed.
4 press MENU to return to the original screen.
To exit AUTO PROGRAM
Press any button.
Note
e If the AUTO PROGRAM menu appears in gray, the TV is set to
a video input and you cannot select AUTO PROGRAM. Press
TV (black button) so that a channel number appears.
14 | Getting Started
Changing the
menu language
E Except Canadian models
If you prefer Spanish to English, you can change the
menu language. You do not have to do this procedure
if you select the language during AUTO SET UP
(page 12).
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select =, and press ‘<>.
3 Press + or + to select LANGUAGE, and press
eu [SET UP
CHANNEL ERASE/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
“ | CHANNEL BLOCK
PR FAVORITE CHANNEL
té CABLE : ON
AUTO PROGRAM
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
DMENU
Use [M1] CT) Exit fes]
4 Press 4 or + to select your favorite
language, “ENGLISH” or “ESPAÑOL,” and
press ‘:.
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BORRAR/ANADIR CANAL
» | NOMBRE DEL CANAL
* | BLOQUEAR CANAL
PTA CANAL FAVORITO
Tema CABLE: SI
AUTO PROGRAMACION
»LENGUAJE : ESPAÑOL
II MENU
Usar M Salir lr)
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
* Certain parts of the Spanish menus remain in English.
Operations
Watching the TV
MUTING ——6) ++ TV (POWER)
+ TV (FUNCTION)
TV/VIDEQ
TV (black button)
— DISPLAY
SLEEP —1—D
0 - 9 buttons
JUMP Te ©] ®—4— ENTER
VOL +/- —r-
1 Press TV (POWER) to turn on the TV.
POWER
It “VIDEO” appears on the screen, press TV (black
button) so that a channel number appears.
Press TV (FUNCTION).
~~ FUNCTION —
TV
Once you press TV (FUNCTION), the TV function
1s set unless another function button is pressed.
*
3 Select the channel you want:
To select a channel directly
Press the 0 — 9 buttons, and press ENTER.
To scan through channels
Press CH +/- until the channel you want appears.
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one
The channel can also be selected without pressing
ENTER.
4 Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.
VOL
(+)
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Switching quickly between two
channels
You can use the JUMP button to switch or “jump” back
and forth between two channels.
Press JUMP.
JUMP
Pressing JUMP again switches back the channel.
Note
* You cannot jump to channels you scanned through using the
CH +/- buttons.
Muting the sound
Press MUTING.
“MUTING” appears on the screen.
MUTING
To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press
VOL +.
Operations | 15
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Displaying on-screen information
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the desired
display appears.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as
follows:
E.
Status display* — XDS** — Caption Vision
DISPLAY OFF
DISPLAY
®
* Thannel number, the current time (only for
available models), channel caption (if set), and MTS
mode (if SAP is selected) are displayed. SAP
indication disappears after three seconds.
** Some programs are broadcast with XDS (Extended
Data Service) which shows a network name,
program name, program type, program length, call
letters, and time of the show. When you select XDS
with the DISPLAY button, this information will be
displayed on the screen if the broadcaster offers this
service.
*** Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision.
When you select Caption Vision with the DISPLAY
button, Caption Vision will be displayed on the
screen if the broadcaster offers this service. (See
page 27 for selecting Gaption Vision.)
To cancel the display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until
“DISPLAY OFF” appears. "DISPLAY OFF” goes off
after three seconds.
Setting the Sleep Timer
The TV stays on for the length of time you specify and
then shuts off automatically.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time (minutes)
you want appears.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as
follows:
30 — 60 — 90 — SLEEP OFF
;
SLEEP
To cancel the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly
until “SLEEP OFF” appears, or turn the TV off.
16
Operations
Watching a video input picture
Press TV/VIDEO repeatediy until the desired
video input appears.
Each time you press TV/ VIDEO, the display changes
as follows:
HN KV-275S20/29PS1/29RS20/29RS20C/29SD1/32S20/
34RS20C only
TV — VIDEO 1
NM KV-27V20/29V20M only
TV — VIDEO 1 — VIDEO 2
Î |
TV/VIDEO
®
To return to the TV picture, press TV (black button) so
that a channel number appears.
4 Adjust the selected item:
(1) Press + or 4 to adjust the item.
Adjusting the
VIDEO STANDARD
picture o
BRIGHTNESS
IRE cio ene wo
Earl
(2) Press >.
The new setting appears in the VIDEO menu.
577 VID
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2:10 MODE. STANDARD
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- HUE TRO so
> COLOR ei
PBRRIGHTNESS daa.
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| | MENU
When watching TV programs, you can adjust the
picture to suit your taste.
You can adjust the picture of video input(s) as well.
Use Hi) CE Exit
For details on each item, see “Description of
adjustable items” below.
5 To adjust other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
1 Press MENU.
O Press MENU to return to the original screen.
2 Press + or + to select (1), and press (+). Description of adjustable items
item Press + to Press + to
PICTURE Decrease picture Increase picture
contrast and give soft contrast and give
Use ME Е color. vivid color.
HUE Make picture tones Make picture tones
3 Select the item you want to adjust. become purplish. become greenish.
For example: COLOR Decrease color intensity. Increase color intensity.
(1) To adjust the brightness, press 4 or $ to move BRIGHTNESS Darken the picture. Brighten the picture.
the cursor (») to BRIGHTNESS. SHARPNESS Soften the picture. Sharpen the picture.
FTES
nue — To restore the factory settings
E COLOR cs соя Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed.
Ev All the settings are restored to the factory settings.
Use UN (+) Exit ET)
VIDEO STANDARD
BRIGHTNESS
O EAUALO NETTE Porter een
Operations | 17
TE E
| mode (viDEo)
The video mode feature allows vou to choose three
different modes of picture settings. Choose the one that
best suits the type of program that you want to watch.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press 4 or + to select —, and press (>).
3 Press + or + to select MODE, and press :
4 Press 4 or + to select STANDARD, MOVIE, or
SPORTS mode, and press >.
VIDEO
MODE : MOVIE
COLOR Hermes
BRIGHTNESS ilies
En | SHARPNESS ¡NN
MENU
Use UN Cr) Exit
Choose To
STANDARD Receive a standard picture.
MOVIE Receive a tinely detailed picture.
SPORTS Receive a vivid, bright picture.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
e The settings for these modes can be adjusted in the VIDEO
menu.
18 | Operations
Adjusting picture a
brightness RE
automatically
(LIGHTSENSOR)
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The LightSensor teature adjusts the brightness of the
picture automatically according to the ambient
brightness.
+
prima | 0" +
Fr +
[7 MENU
1 Press MENU.
2 Press 4 or + to select 5, and press +).
3 Press + or + to select LIGHTSENSOR, and
press <>.
a, meant
FIVE
zit MODE : STANDARD
PICTURE
-
HUE mui Jue
' © | COLOR ICC ui
| BRIGHTNESS Mien
=] SHARPNESS
MIGHTSENSOR : ON
ZZ MENU
ca DM
Use (Ha) CF) Exit
2 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
* The LightSensor function may malfunction if vou stand or
place objects in front of the TV.
Adjusting the
sound (AUDio)
You can adjust the TV sound to suit your taste. You can
adjust the sound of the video input(s) as well.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select -, and press =.
4 Adjust the selected item:
(1) Press 4 or Y to adjust the item.
(2) Press (>>.
The new setting appears in the AUDIO menu.
AUDIO
BASS
MTS
=> MENU
Use MN [5
NCE mo iman
: SURROUND
MAIN
IZ | SPEAKER : OFF
|=} AUDIO OUT © VARIABLE
Exit
For details on each item, see “Description of
adjustable items” below.
> To adjust other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
У НЕВЫ Е UNE nn
BASS IND - - - -
CRECE SURRQUNO Description of adjustable items
MTS. AIN
15} AUDIO OUT. VARIABLE item Press + to Press + to
J MENU
Use DR Exit TREBLE Decrease the treble Increase the treble
response. response.
3 Select the item you want to adjust. BASS Decrease the bass Increase the bass
response. response.
For example: -
BALANCE Emphasize the left Emphasize the right
(1) To adjust bass, press 4 or ¥ to move the cursor
speaker's volume.
speaker's volume.
(») to BASS.
Но | an AUDIO
0 TREBLE o
: DAS
Зы BALANCE venian
EFFECT: SURROUND
MTS : MAIN
7 | SPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
MENU
Use Mr +)
Note
Exit
To restore the factory settings
Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed.
* When SPEAKER (page 21) is OFF and AUDIO OUT (page 22)
is in the FIXED condition, the volume, TREBLE, BASS, and
AUDIO
SHAE ERIE HEHE orante nonea earn
BALANCE cannot be adjusted.
Operations
19
Using audio effect
(EFFECT)
a ee.
Using the 5 (audio effect) button
№ For KV-27520/29PS1/29RS20/29RS20C/29SD1/32520/
34RS20C only
Press ©.
Each time you press the © button, the display changes
as follows:
SURROUND — SURROUND OFF
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TV/DB
H For KV-27V20/29V20M only
Press ©.
Each time you press the © button, the display changes
as follows: - |
SRS — SIMULATED — EFFECT OFF
| |
©
N
Simulate sound reproduction with the
atmosphere of a movie theater or a concert
hall.
Surround sound is only effective for stereo
programs.
Choose To
SURROUND
SRS When the program’s audio signal is stereo
or encoded, SRS expands the material and
embraces you with dynamic three-
dimensional sound.
Receive monaural sound with a surround-
SIMULATED like effect.
Note
* To use the & button function, press TV (FUNCTION).
20 | Operations
Using the menu to set audio effect
+
— MENU
1 Press MENU.
3 Press + or + to select EFFECT, and press (>.
Gn [AUDIO
TREBLE NA
BASS MD
= BALANCE ma
EFFECT: SURROUND
MTS : MAIN
SPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
MENU
Use ir CE) Exit
4 Press + or + to select the audio effect mode,
and press ©.
SPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
DMENU
Use Mi) CF) Exit
3 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Selecting stereo or
‘bilingual programs
(MTS)
Setting the speaker
| switch (SPEAKER)
The Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) feature allows you You may switch off the TV speakers when, for
to enjoy stereo sound or Second Audio Programs (SAP) example, you want to listen to the sound through a
of your choice. The initial setting is stereo sound stereo system.
(MAIN).
+
«<p
+
MENU
1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select ;, and press (>.
2 Press + or + to select J, and press .
3 Press + or + to select SPEAKER, and press
3 Press + or + to select MTS, and press >. >.
©
—
pe
m
Dv
|
m
¢ BALANCE m
EFFECT: SURROUND E
MTS : MAIN EFFECT. SURROUND
SPEAKER : OFF MTS : MAIN
SPEAKER : ON
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE О
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
DMENU MENU
Use Bd (3) Exit few Use E FF} Exit GE
4 Press + or + to select MAIN, SAP, or MONO, 4 Press + or + to select ON or OFF, and press
and press >. со.
a) gi En
ASS
ALANCE pen
EFFECT: SURROUND
MTS : SAP
SPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
BALANCE mena
EFFECT: SURROUND
MTS : MAIN
PSPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
>) MENU DMENU
Use He 2] Exit br Use 90 СБ Exit
Choose To 3 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
MAIN Listen to stereo sound. -
The STEREO indicator on the TV lights up
when a stereo broadcast is received.
SAP Listen to bilingual programs.
There is no sound when the SAP signal is
not broadcasting.
MONO Listen to monaural sound.
Reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.
2 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
* Stereo and SAP sounds are subject to program sources.
Operations | 21
| Setting daylight
saving time (DAYLIGHT
Setting audio out
(AUDIO OUT) В
SAVING)
You can change AUDIO OUT to VARIABLE or FIXED E KV-27V20/29V20M only
when SPEAKER is set to OFF.
AUDIO OUT is variable when SPEAKER is set to ON.
; 17
MENU
1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU. 2 Press + or + to select ©), and press (=.
2 Press + or + to select ), and press (=). 3 Press 4 or Y to select DAYLIGHT SAVING,
and press (>.
3 Press 4 or + to select AUDIO OUT, and press
| ею [ОМЕН
CURRENT TIME SET
ON/OFF TIMER
| DAYLIGHT SAVING YES
EA DMENU
(m) ¡AUDIO
| TREBLE pve
BASS
BALANCE (uma
= EFFECT: SURRCUND
MTS MAIN
SPEAKER : OFF
AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE
> MENU
Use UN CE) Ext EE) 4 Press + or + to select YES or NO, and press
terne
e 206
ew ———— AM
se IN CT) Exit be)
4 Press + or + to select VARIABLE or FIXED, ——
—— K > CURRENT TIME SET
and press (i). | ÓN/OFE TI
OFF TIMER
* DAYLIGHT SAVING:NO
7 DMENU
E
2
EFFECT: SURROUND
MTS. MAIN
SPEAKER : OFF
» AUDIO QUT . FIXED
MENU
Use (3 Exit Choose To
YES Set for daylight saving start.
VARIABLE: Sound output varied according to the The current time automatically moves one
TV settings. You can adjust the hour ahead. -
volume, bass, treble, and balance. NO Set for daylight saving end.
FIXED: Sound output is always fixed to a certain
level. The volume, bass, treble, and balance 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
-- —-—- — AM
Exit fes)
are also fixed to the factory settings.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Note
* | AUDIOOUT à ppearsin gray, set SPEAKER to OFF.
22 | Operations
‘Setting the clock
BCU TE,
EM KV-27V20/29V20M only
Setting the clock enables you to turn the TV on and off
with the timer. Make sure to set daylight saving time
first.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select ©, and press (>>.
3 Press + or + to select CURRENT TIME SET,
and press (©).
CURRENT TIME SET
- - Use fe CF] Exit
4 Make sure the cursor (>) is to the left of
———- AM,” and press >. ;
CURRENT TIME SET
SUN 12:00 AM
=> MENU
Set the day.
Use UN (4) Exit
3 Set the current time.
(1) Press 4 or + to set the day, and press =).
CURRENT TIME SET
FRI 12:00 AM
> MENU
Sel the time.
Use UY (5) Exit
(2) Set the hour and minutes in the same way as in
step (1). When you press > after setting the
minutes, the clock starts.
CURRENT TIME SET
FRI 12 04 AM
MENU
Use (08 7) Exit
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Setting the timer to
turn the TV on and
Off (ON/OFF TIMER)
E KV-27V20/29V20M only
You can set the TV to turn on and off at the times you
specify. Make sure the clock is set correctly. If it is not,
set the clock first.
“I MENU
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select ©, and press —>.
3 Press + or + to select ON/OFF TIMER, and
press (=>.
ON/OFF TIMER
»
-—-—— AM_h CH____
MENU
SUN 12:50 AM
Use 04) Exit
4 Press ) and enter the ON/OFF TIMER
setting.
(1) Press 4 or ¥ to set the day(s), and press =).
Each time you press 4 or Y, the days cycle as
follows:
EVERY SUN-SAT+EVERY MON-FR-—>
SUNDA Y —....>SATURDA Y —+EVERY
SUNDA Y—>...>EVERY SATURDAY
ON-OFF TIMER
EVERY SUN - SAT
12:00 АМ ОН СН.
„MENU
Set the time.
SUN 12:00 AM
Use #1 (3) Exit E]
(continued)
Operations | 23
(2) Press # or ¥ to set the time (hour then minutes)
that you want to turn on the TV, and press C>.
ON/OFF TIMER
EVERY SUN — SAT
12:02 AM_h CH__L-
MENU
Set the duration.
SUN 12:00 AM
Use DN (+) Exit few)
(3) Press 4 or Y to set the time duration, and press
FR
DU,
Each time you press +, the time duration
increases by one hour up to a maximum of six
hours.
ON/OFF TIMER
EVERY SUN - SAT
12:02 AM 1h CH. __ _
DMENU
Select the channel.
SUN 12:00 AM
Use M CE Exit fs
(4) Press 4 or Y to select the channel, and press >).
ON/OFF TIMER
» EVERY SUN — SAT
12:02 AM 1h CH 1
> MENU
SUN 12:00 AM
Use EN (1) Exit
The TIMER indicator on the TV lights up.
2 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
One minute before the TV turns off, the messa ge “TV
will be off soon.” is displayed on the screen.
To cancel the timer
In step 3 or 4, press RESET.
Note
* If you unplug the TV or a power interruption occurs, the ON/
OFF TIMER setting will be erased. Reset the current time, then
set the timer.
24 | Operations
Customizing the
channel names
(CHANNEL CAPTION)
You can add a caption for up to 12 channels. This
feature allows you to easily identify which channel you
are watching. You can make your own caption.
0 - 9 buttons
—}— ENTER
-4— +
ji
ps
RESET —
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select 25, and press (+.
rg LOCK
772% FAVORITE CHANNEL
Zaz CABLE : ON
| MENU
Use Bf (+) Exit
3 Press 4 or + to select CHANNEL CAPTION,
and press (>.
CHANNEL CAPTION
+ ———
MENU
Use MN CF) Exit Bra]
4 Press >" and press + or + to select the
channel that you want to caption, and
press (-.
CHANNEL CAPTION
125
MENU
Select the letter
Use M (5) Exit 7)
5 Enter the letters (up to four) to caption the
channel:
(1) Press # or ¥ to select the first letter.
Each time you press # or #, the letter changes as
follows:
Oe lem. e9¢rAe—Ber «7+ 8+ /« (blank space)
Î Î
CHANNEL CAPTION
125
ESP.
MENU
Select the letter
Use A CF) Ext bed
(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to select the remaining
letters, and press =>.
6 To caption other channels, repeat steps 4
and 5.
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
After you customize the channel, the channel caption
appears green.
- -
To erase a caption
In step 5, press RESET.
Notes
* If the CHANNEL CAPTION menu appears in gray, the TV is
set to a video input, and you cannot select CHANNEL
CAPTION. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number
appears.
[f more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the
menu disappears automatically.
Blocking out a
channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)
The channel block feature allows you to prevent
children from watching unsuitable programs. You can
block out two channels.
1 Press MENU.
Press + or + to select #, and press —.
3 Press + or + to select CHANNEL BLOCK, and
press —.
CHANNEL BLOCK
Select a program
Use M CH) Exit pad
4 Press 4 or + to select 1 or 2, and press (+.
6 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
When you select the blocked 2
channel “BLOCKED” appears
on the screen.
BLOCKED
To cancel a CHANNEL BLOCK setting
In step 4 or 5, press RESET.
Note
* Once you use CHANNEL BLOCK, Caption Vision and XDS of
the blocked channel and the selected channel output from TV
OUT/MONITOR OUT are also blocked out.
Operations | 25
| settin . your
favorite channels
_(FAVORITE CHANNEL)
The favorite channel feature allows your TV to
memorize vour favorite channels easily. If you set to
AUTO, the last five channels you selected with the 0 — 9
buttons are automatically set as your favorite channels.
If you want to input your own selection of channels, set
to MANUAL.
Setting your favorite channels
1 Press MENU.
2 Press + or + to select =, and press (>.
3 Press + or + to select FAVORITE CHANNEL,
and press —. `
FAVORITE CHANNEL
» MODE: AUTO
DMENU
Use Ur (Y) Exit
4 Press and press + or + to select AUTO or
MANUAL, and press _: .
FAVORITE CHANNEL
> MODE: MANUAL
Select a position
Use UN (+) Exit
If you select AUTO, skip steps 5 and 6.
The last five channels you selected with the 0 — 9
buttons are automatically set as your favorite
channels.
[f you select MANUAL, the favorite channel
numbers become white, indicating that favorite
channels can be entered.
26 | Operations
5 Press + or + to select a favorite channel
number, and press —>.
FAVORITE CHANNEL
MODE: MANUAL
NU
Select the channel
Use MR CH) Exit bend
6 Press + or + to select the channel that you
want to set as your favorite channel, and
press .- .
FAVORITE CHANNEL
MODE: MANUAL
.1. 5
Select a position
Use (3) Exit
7 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Notes
e If the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu appears in gray, the TV is
set to a video input and you cannot select FAVORITE
CHANNEL.
* If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press another button,
the menu disappears automatically.
Selecting your favorite channel
MENU
1 Press es”
The FAVORITE CHANNEL menu appears.
125 ESPN
2 Press + or + to select the favorite channel
you want to watch, and press >.
The selected channel appears on the screen.
To cancel the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu
Press + or # to select “Exit,” and press (+0.
Setting Caption
: Vision (CAPTION VISION)
Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision. To
display Caption Vision, select either CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, or TEXT4 from the menu.
CCT, CC2, CC3, or CC4 shows you a caption, that is a
printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a
program. {The mode should be set to CC1 for most
programs.) TEXT], TEXT2, TEXT3, or TEXT4 shows
you text, that is information presented using either half
or the whole screen. It is not usually related to the
program.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press 4 or + to select CC, and press =).
ION VISION
Use M 5D Exit
3 Press + or + to select the caption type, and
press “>.
CAPTION VISION
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ES TEXT |
ye TEXTO
fee TEXT 3
TEXT 4
— MENU
Use 0) CH Exit EJ
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
To display Caption Vision
Press DISPLAY. (See page 16 for details.)
Notes
e 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 a certain word.
* XDS, Caption Vision, and the status display cannot be used at
the same time.
e For details on XDS, see page 16.
Operating video
equipment
You can use the supplied remote commander to
operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment that has an
infrared remote sensor. For this operation, set the
manufacturers code number.
Setting the manufacturer's code
— VTR (FUNCTION)
0 - 9 buttons
— ENTER
— —
CODE SET Je |
Press the CODE SET, VTR (FUNCTION), and 0 - 9
buttons to enter the manufacturer's code
number (see the chart in the following page),
then press ENTER. For example, to operate a
Sony 8 mm VCR, press CODE SET, VTR
(FUNCTION), 3, 0, 2, and ENTER.
> - FUNCTION - -
CODE SET VTR
66
ENTER
HEE
(continued)
Operations | 27
VCR manufacturer code numbers
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 301, 302, 303
Aiwa 338
Admiral (M. Wards) 327
Audio Dynamic 314, 337
Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 330, 343
Broksonic 319, 317
Canon 309, 308
Citizen 332
Craig 315, 302, 332
Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309
Daewoo 341, 312, 309
DBX 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304
Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341
Fisher 330, 334, 335, 333
Funai 338
General Electric 329, 304, 309
Go Video 322
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304, 305
instant Replay 309, 308
JC Pennev 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337
INC 314, 336, 337
Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337
LA] (Sears) 332, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335, 338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332
Memorex 309, 335
Minolta 305, 304
Mitsubishi /MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC 314, 336, 337
Olympic 309, 308
Optimus 327
Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307
Pentax 305, 304
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Quasar 308, 309, 306
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 310
Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338
Sansul 314
Singer 315
Samsung 322 313, 321
Sanvo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Shintom 315
Signature 2000 (M. Wards) 338, 327
Svivania 308, 309, 338, 310
Symphonic 338
Tashiro 332
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 338, 337
Technics 309, 308
Toshiba 12, 3H
Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332
XR- 000 315
Yamaha 330, 314, 356, 337
Zenith 331
MDP manufacturer code numbers
Manufacturer Code number
MDP
Sonv 701
Kenwood 707
Magnavox 703
Maranz 702
Mitsubishi 702
Pana sonic 7
Philips - 703
Pioneer “02
RCA 702
Sanvo 706
Sharp 705
Yamaha 703
28 | Operations
Notes
6 it more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to
the correct code for your equipment.
® In some rare cases, vou may not be able to operate your non-Sony video equipment with
the supplied remote commander. This is because your equipment may use a code that is
not included with this remote commander. In this case, please use the equipment’s own
remote control unit.
® The code numbers for Sony eynipment are assigned at the factory as follows:
VHS VOR
Smm VCR
Beta, ED Beta VCRs
301 (preset code tor the supplied remote
commander)
302
303
* Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example — if too much time is
taken, the code numbers may revert to the factory settings and must be reset.
Operating video equipment
VTR (FUNCTION) —
Video operating —
buttons
—— VTR (POWER)
0 — 9 buttons
ENTER
CH +/-
Use the video operating buttons on the remote
commander to operate the video equipment. Press VTR
(FUNCTION) before operating the video equipment.
Operating a VCR
Buttons on the remote commander
To turn on or off
Press VTR (POWER).
To select a channel
directly
Press the 0 — 9 buttons.
To change channels
Press CH +/—
To record
Press B= while pressing €. First release
D then release €.
To play Press Nm.
Tostop Press №.
To fast forward Press pp.
To rewind the tape Press «q.
To pause Press IE
To resume normal playback, press again.
To search the picture
forward or backward
Press > or << during playback.
To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To cha nge Input mode
Press TV/VTR.
Operating an MDP
Buttons on the remote commander
To turn on or ott
Press VIR (POWER).
To play
Press >.
To stop
Press №.
To pause
Press HL To resume normal playback,
press again.
To search the picture
forward or backward
Keep pressing >» or «€ during
playback. To resume normal playback,
release the button.
To search the chapter
torward and backward
Press CH +/-.
Note
® [tthe video eyuipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding button on this
remote commander will not operate.
Operating a cable
box or DBS receiver
You can program the supplied remote commander to
operate a cable box or DBS receiver. Follow the
procedures below to set the manufacturer's code
number in the remote commander.
—
DBS/CABLE (POWER)
Po Y = |
Oo®0
| | DBS/CABLE
(FUNCTION)
DISPLAY*
0 - 9 buttons
JUMP
TV/DBS*
ENTER
GUIDE*
4/4/0/w/( 8) *
MENU*
5 О CH +/-
CODE SET —-—æ
* The TV/DBS, GUIDE, DISPLAY, 4/4/«/»/,
and MENU buttons can be used only with a DBS
receiver.
1 Turnoff the equipment you want to set up,
and press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).
—-—- FUNCTION ——
DES/CABLE
2 Press the CODE SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION),
and 0 - 9 buttons to enter the
manufacturer's code number (see the
chart), then press ENTER. For example, to
program your remote commander to
operate a Sony DBS receiver, press CODE
SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION), 8, O, 1, and
ENTER.
FUNCTION
ENTER
CODE SET DBS: CABLE
Ra
3 Press DBS/CABLE (POWER) to turn on the
cable box or DBS receiver.
POWER
DBS/CABLE
4 Use the cable box/DBS control buttons to
check if the code number works.
For example, to operate a cable box or DBS receiver,
you can use the DBS/CABLE (POWER), JUMP, CH
+/-, 0-9 and ENTER buttons.
Note
e If the cable box or DBS receiver does not have a certain
function, the corresponding button on this remote commander
will not operate.
To operate the TV
Press TV (FUNCTION). Then use the TV control
buttons to control the TV.
For more details on operating the cable box or
DBS receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that come with the
equipment.
If the remote commander doesn’t work
e First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your equipment.
Manufacturer code numbers (cable box)
Manufacturer Code number
Hamlin/ Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226
Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,
218
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Manufacturer code numbers (DBS receiver)
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 801 (preset code for the supplied
remote commander)
RCA 802
Notes
+ If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one
by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
* If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
* In some rare cases, your equipment may use a code that is not
provided with this remote commander and you may not be
able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote
commander. In this case, use the equipments own remote
control unit.
* Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace them, for
example — if too much time is taken, the code numbers may
revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
Operations | 20
Additional Information
| Troubleshooting
If the problem persists after trying the methods below,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
=» Make sure the power cord is connected
securely.
=p» Operate with the buttons on the TV.
=p Insert the batteries in the remote commander
with the correct polarity.
=» Replace the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
=> Check to see if the TV/ VIDEO setting is correct:
when watching TV, set to TV, and when
watching video tapes, set to VIDEOI1 or 2.
=» Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
=p Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 12)
ey
Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound
=p Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page 17)
=p Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu.
(page 17) -
=» Check antenna/cable connections.
=» Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 12)
=p Remove objects from the front of TV.
=> Check the LIGHTSENSOR setting in the VIDEO
menu. (page 18)
Good picture, no sound
=» Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears
from the screen. (page 15)
=p Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu.
(page 21)
=p» Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO
menu. (page 21)
=» Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 12)
No color
© =» Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
17)
= Black and white programs cannot be seen in
color.
=> Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 12)
30 | Additional Information
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
=> Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 14)
=p» Check the antenna/cable connections.
=> Make sure the channel is broadcasting
programs.
=» Press TV (black button) to change the input
mode. (page 16)
Dotted lines or stripes
=p Adjust the antenna.
=> Move the TV away trom noise sources such as
cars, neon signs, and hair-dryers.
Double images or ghosts
=p Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a
cable (when the problem is caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings).
Cannot operate menu
=p If the item you want to choose appears in gray,
you cannot select it. Press TV/ VIDEO correctly.
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an
antenna
=> Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu.
(page 14)
=p Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in TV memory.
(pages 13, 14)
Cannot receive any channels when using
cable TV
=p Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu.
(page 14)
=p Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in TV memory.
(pages 13, 14)
Remote commander does not operate
=p Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
= Make sure the TV's power cord is connected
securely to the wall outlet.
=p Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your
TV. -
«> Arc fluorescent lights too close to the TV? Move
them at least 3-4 feet away from the TV.
Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box
= Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press
TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume.
The TV needs to be cleaned
=p Clean the TV with a sott dry cloth. Never use
strong solvents such as thinner or benzine,
which might damage the tinish of the cabinet.
ere
>
++ Notes
Televiston system American TV standard
Channel coverage VHF: 2-13 / UHF: 14-69 / CATV: 1-125
Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Picture tube Hi Black Trinitron” tube
Screen size (in.) 27 27 32 Measured diagonally
Number of inputs/outputs
Video I > 1 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
S video 0 1 0 negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
- 500 mVrms (100% modulation),
Audio 2 1 Impedance: 47 kilohms
Monitor out 0 1 0 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative
More than 408 mVrms at the
; . maximum volume setting (variable)
Audio out 1 1 More than 408 mVrms (fix)
Impedance: 5 kilohms
Speaker output (W) SW x 2 SW x 2 SW x 2
Power requirements
a
KV-27520729PS1 /29RS20/
295D1
b
KV-29RS20€
а
KV-32520
a= 120V, 60 Hz
а b= 220 V, 50/60 Hz
b
KV-34RS20C
Power consumption (W)
When in use
160 W (Max)
180 W (Max.) | 180 W (Max.)
In standby 9 W 9 W 9 W
Dimensions (W/H/D) 660.4 х 602.5 x 521.2 mm |690x5754 | 781 х 712.1 |
(mm) x 503.4 mm x 582.5 mm
(in.) (26 X23 7/3 x20 /« in) 27 /4x22 3/1 30 3/4x 28 1/5
x 19/« in) x 23 in.)
Mass (kg) 40.6 kg 43 64.3 kg
(165) (59 Ibs 8 07) (94 Ibs 13 07) | (1471 lbs 12 07)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander RM-Y135 (1)
Size AA (R6) battery (2)
Optional accessories
Connecting cables VMC-810S/8205, VMC-720M, YC -15V 7/30,
RE-71A
TV stand SU-27A (KV-27520/27V20/29PST/29R820,29R S20;
29SDT/291-20M only)
TV stand SU-32A (KV-32520/34RS20C only)
U/V mixer EAC-66
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
| (0)' SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM)
The (@) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is
manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS
Labs Inc. Itis covered bv US. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S.
and toreign patents pending.
| The word ‘SRS’ and the SRS symbol (@) are registered
trademarks of the SRS Labs, Inc.
Additional Information 31
Adjusting the picture 17
Adjusting the sound 19
Antenna 5
Audio effect 20
Audio out 22
Auto program 14
Auto setup 12
Battery 11
Cable box 5
Cable TV 14
Caption Vision 27
Changing the menu language 14
Channel block 25
Channel caption 24
Current time set 23
Daylight saving 22
DBS 8,29
DEMO 12
Erase/Add 13
Favorite channel 26
Hookup
witha VCR 6
without a VCR 5
Language 14
LightSensor 18
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) 21
On/off timer 23
Presetting channels 12, 14
Remcte commander 11
SAP (Second Audio Program) 21
Sleep timer 16
Speaker 21
SRS 20
Surround 20
TEXT 27
Video mode 18
Watching
TV 15
video tapes 28
XDS 16
Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
Names of controls
4/ Y buttons 13
button 13
0-9 buttons 13
AUDIO OUT jacks 9
CH (channel) +/- buttons 13, 15
CODE SET button 27
DISPLAY button 16
ENTER button 13, 15
FUNCTION (DBS/CABLE, TV, VTR) buttons 13
GUIDE button 29
JUMP button 15
MENU button 13
MONITOR OUT jacks 10
MUTING button 15
POWER (DBS/CABLE, TV, VTR) buttons 15
RESET button 17
5 VIDEO input jack 6
SLEEP button 16
STAND BY/STEREO indicator 21
TIMER indicator 24
TV (black) button 12
TV/ DBS @ button 20
TV / VIDEO button 16
VHF/UHF antenna terminal 5
VIDEO 1 IN jacks 6
VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks 9
VOL (volume) +/- buttons 15