• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• 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."
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 {KV-27S10/27V10I
29RS10/29V10M/32S10/32S12 only).
• Operate the TV on 220-240 V AC (KV-29VnC/29RS10C
only).
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If you are vmable to insert the plug fuUy into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
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.
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.
Note on Caption Vision (KV-27S10I27V10I32S10
only)
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 of cable entry as practical.
Use of this television receiver for other than private
viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or
transmitted by cable companies for the use of the
general public may require authorization from the
broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.
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 you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No
Serial No
________________
________________
Table of contents
4 Welcome!
4 Checking your model number
Getting Started
5 Step 1; Hookup
9 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically
(auto SET up)
12 Changing the menu language
Operations
13 Watching the TV
14 Adjusting the picture (video)
Adjusting screen brightness automatically
15
(lumisponder)
15
Adjusting the soimd (audio)
16
Listening to surround soimd (surround)
17
Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (mts)
Setting the speaker switch (speaker)
17
18 Setting audio out (audioout)
19 Customizing the channel number buttons (CH
CAPTION /guide)
20
Setting video labels (videolabel)
Displaying Caption Vision (captionvision)
21
Operating video equipment
21
23
Operating a cable box
Additionai information
24 Troubleshooting
26 Specifications
27 Index
The captions in parentheses indicate menu names.
Welcome!
Checking your
model number
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron* Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:
• Qn-screen menus that let you set the picture quality,
sound, and other settings.
• Video input jack(s) that allows you to cormect your
VCR to the TV and to enjoy video picture and sound.
• Surround system that simulates the soimd quality of a
concert hall or movie theater {KV-27V10/29V11C/
29V10M/32S12only).
• Lumisponder that automatically adjusts the brightness
of the screen {KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M only).
The instructions in this manual are for eight models
listed below. Before you start reading, check your
model number by looking at the rear of your TV.
The KV-27S10 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "KV-27S10 only."
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote
commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if
they have the same name as those on the remote
commander.
Feature packages
Getting Started
Step 1: Hookup
Although you can use either an indoor antenna or
outdoor antenna with your TV, we recommend you to
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
better picture quality.
How to connect different types of
cables
The illustrations below show the examples of
connecting cable to the TV directly.
(Rear of TV)
> VHFonly
or
► VHF/UHF
or
• cable
75-ohm coaxial cable
VHF/UHF
Connecting an antenna/cable TV system
without a VCR
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable
box, make the connection as foUows:
Cable or antenna
Incoming Cable
Cable box
C^ble
IN
Cable box
OUT
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
requiring the cable box* in addition to the normal cable
connection.
* The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.
Note
• You cannot watch the signal through AUX connector as a
window picture.
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
B
• VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable
or
> UHF only
or
• VHF/UHF
75-ohm coaxial cable
► VHF
and
■ UHF
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.
-----------
Antenna connector
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Getting Started
Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR
To connect your VCR to the TV, first check the model
number of your TV and select the corresponding
connection. For details on connection, see the
instruction manual of your VCR. Before making
connection, disconnect the AC power cords of the
equipment to be connected.
Without a cable box
After making these connections, you will be able to do
the following;
• View the playback of video tapes.
• Record one TV program while viewing another
program.
(Rear of TV)
Note
• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box
■ KV-27V10l29V1ia29V10MI32S10l32S12 only
If your VCR has an S video output jack, hook up as
follows and then set S VIDEO to ON on your TV
(page 12). It is set to ON at the factory.
(Rear of TV)
Getting Started
RK-74A
(not supplied)
With a cable box
Cable
=cD
Note
• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VTOEO1 IN on the TV.
I
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
■ KV-27V10I29V11CI29V10MI32S10I32S12 only
Cable box
Cable
=cD'
lour
I IN
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
--------1
____
RK-74A
(not supplied)
S VIDEO
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Note
Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)
signals.The S connection sends the two signals separately preventing
degradation, and gives better picture quality compared to
conventional connection.
Getting Started
Connecting a camcorder
■ KV-27V10l29VliCI29V10MI32S12 only
This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder.
(Front of KV-29V10/29V1ia29V10M)
— rMAMKlPI 4. DPOU/Pn
Video and
audio outputs
^STAND BY
VIDEO
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Note
• To connect a monaural camcorder, cormect the audio output of
the VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the TV.
Connecting an audio system
■ KV-27V10l29V1ia29V10MI32512 only
STEREO/
T
------------------------VK>E02mPUr
1-
^
X
AUDIO-R
(red)
AUDIO-L
(white)
(Front of KV-32S12)
OPOWCR
o
VIDEO —¿1 A 1^ AUDIO-R
(yellow) y
\ f AUDIO-L
\ / (white)
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
When connecting audio equipment, see page 17 and 18
for more information.
(Rear of TV)
8
Getting Started
step 2: Setting up
the remote
commander
■ KV-27S10I29RS10I29RS10032S10I32S12
RM-Y116 remote commander
Insert two size AA (R6)
betteries in correct polarity.
■ KV-27V10129V11CI29V10M
RM-Y117 remote commander
Insert a size AA (R6)
battery in correct polarity.
You can set up your TV easily by using AUTO SET UP
feature. It presets all the receivable channels. To set up
the TV manually, see "Setting cable TV on or off" and
"Presetting channels" (page 11).
If the TV is set to a video input, you carmot execute
AUTO SET UP. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel
number appears.
(Front of KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M)
SET UP TV/VIDEO - VOLUME + - CHANNEL + OPOWER
SETUP VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER
SETUP VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER
^3
Î11
1 Press POWER to turn the TV on.
GROWER
Notes
• With normal use, the battery should last for approximately six
months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended
period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
• 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 locations where it is in
direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.
2 Press SET UP on the front of the TV.
The menu appears.
SETUP
DEMOVOL+
AUTO SET UPCH+
FACTORYCH-
PRESET
3 Press CH+.
-CHANNEL+
d
5
"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 charmel is displayed. If the TV
receives cable TV channels, CATV is set to ON
automatically.
Getting Started
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