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.
Safety
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
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 unable to insert the plug fully Into the outlet,
contact your dealer.
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.
Installing
To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, nor in a
place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
Cleaning
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.
Repacking
Keep the original carton and packing materials to use for
safe transport of your TV in the future.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your TV,
please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied
leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”
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.
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.
This manual covers 13 different models. The menu
displays are based on model KV-32TS36, one of the models
with the most functions, and the Remote Commander
illustrations are based on RM-Y118. If a particular function
Features
With the following features, you can:
• Receive up to 125 cable channels for a total of 181
possible off-air cable channels with the multi-band VHF/
UHF/CATV tuner.
• Receive the picture and sound of your VCR through the
VIDEO IN jacks.
• Receive superior VCR playback pictures when you
connect a VCR equipped with an S video output jack to
the S VIDEO IN jack.
• Watch your portable camera images (8mm, video, etc.) by
connecting to the VIDEO IN jacks on the front panel.
• Receive stereo programs and Second Audio Program
(SAP) broadcasts with the built-in Multichannel TV
Sound (MTS) decoder.
• Receive TV or video sound through an audio system by
connecting to the VARIABLE/FIX AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Simulate the sound quality of a concert hall or movie
theater with the SURROUND system.
• Watch another TV channel, video or cable image as a
window picture by using Picture-in-Picture.
does not apply to your model, this will be noted in the
manual.
We highly recommend that you read this manual before
using your TV. Keep the manual handy for future reference.
• Automatically preset all receivable channels with AUTO
PROGRAM.
• Watch the closed caption and the text by using Closed
Caption.
With the supplied Remote Commmander, you can:
• Operate the TV, plus Sony and most other maker’s video
equipment or Sony multi-disc player with the Pre-
Programmed feature.
• Switch quickly between two channels by using JUMP.
• Set the TV to automatically shut off after desired time (30,
60, 90 minutes can be set) using the SLEEP timer,
• Set the internal clock to display the CURRENT TIME on
screen.
And enjoy other features giving you a high quality
picture...
• Colorpure Filter™ produces fine picture detail without
color spill or color noise.
• The New Dynamic Picture™ system adjusts picture
contrast automatically to produce more detail in both
bright and dark areas of every scene.
Identifying your TV
Check the model number of your TV set.
There are slight differences among 13 models covered
by this manual.
Table of models
YES: equipped
NO: not equipped
Picture-in-Picture feature
Pre-Programmed feature
SURROUND system
Front panel AA/ jacks
S VIDEO IN jacks
Remote Commander
Model destination
Closed captionYES*
Dual language
NO
YES
NO
NO
RM-Y116
U.S.A./Canada
NO
Check the table below to see what your TV is equipped with
before you start operating it.
If the CABLEBOX-TV selector is set to
CABLEBOX, the Remote Commander is able
to control a connected cable box, not the TV .
Set the selector to TV to control the TV set
with the Remote Commander (You can use
Insert a size AA (R6) battery
in correct polarity.
WARNING
Batteries may explode if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Battery life
With normal operation, batteries will last up
to half a year. If the Remote Commander
dose not operate properly, the batteries
might be exhausted. Replace both of them
with new ones.
To avoid damage from possible battery
leakage
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to
use the Remote Commander for a fairly
long time.
Preface
11
Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting TV Antenna/Cable
Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better picture
quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company.
Connecting VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna*, or CATV Cable
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end
of the cable using the F-type connector.
1
Attach an F-type connector (not supplied).
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Plug the connector Into the VHF/UHF terminal at the
rear of the TV.
(Rear of TV)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of
the cable using the 300-ohm twin-lead cable.
1
Attach an antenna connector (not supplied).
Loosen both
screws on the
connector with a
screwdriver.
Attach the cable
and tighten both
screws with a
screwdriver.
Plug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the
rear of the TV.
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal
splitter.
Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate connector.
VHF/UHF
For better picture quality, connect optional antenna cable so
that the 300-ohm twin-lead cable can be separated a
distance from the TV.
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Chapter 1: Setting Up
12
Connecting both VHF and UHF antennas
Connecting both VHF/UHF antennas and a CATV
cable (KV-32TS46 only)
UHFVHF
Use an EAC-66 UA/ mixer (not supplied).
(Rear of TV)
AUX
TO CONVERTER
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VHF/UHF
CATV
cable
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VHF/UHF
antenna cable
Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER terminal in
this case.
Connecting a cable with a pay cable TV system
converter/decoder* (KV-32TS46 only)
(Rear of TV)
AUX
Prepare the VHF antenna cabie using the appropriate
connector (p.12).
1
Connect the cable to the UA/ mixer.
Connect the U/V mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal.
When you use the U/V mixer
Snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing
cable TV channels over 37 (W+1).
VHF/UHF (not supplied)
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Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
require special converters (decoders) in addition to the
normal cable connection.
* The special converter/decoder will be supplied by the cable
company.
CATV cable
Chapter 1 : Setting Up
13
Using the On-Screen Menus
The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various adjustments and
settings. See the Indicated pages for instructions on using each feature.
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For picture quality adjustment
Main menu
►VIDEO
AUDIO
TIME
SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Use ▼ (BEilil ExitH
For sound quality adjustment
Main menu AUDIO menu (pp. 34-37)
VIDEO
►AUDIO
TIME
SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Use ▼ iBlflitl Exit!
For time-related settings
Main menu
VIDEO
AUDIO
► TIME
SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Use ▼ lUETuml Ex i11
VIDEO menu (pp. 32-33)
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If you have cable connected to your TV (pp. 12-13), follow the steps below to turn
the cable connection on or off. CABLE is preset to ON when you use your TV for
the first time. Then turn CABLE to OFF to preset or watch VHF or UHF channels
(pp.18-21 and 29).
Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
1
MENU
►VIDEO
AUDIO
TIME
SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Use ^
Exiti
Press A+ or V- to select SET UP.
VIDEO
AUDIO
TIME
►SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears, and the cursor points
to “CABLE".
Use
Exitli
RETURN
SET UP
►CABLE; ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTION/GUI DE
If the CABLE display appears in black, the TV is
in VIDEO mode and you cannot select CABLE.
Press TV or TVA/IDEO to change to TV mode.
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
OMENU
Press RETURN again.
SET UP
RETURN
►CABLE; ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTI ON/GUI DE
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
2MENU
Press A+ or V- to select ON or OFF alternately.
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To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SET UP
►CABLE; ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTION/GUI DE
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
OMENU
Press RETURN.
The setting is completed.
SET UP
►CABLE; OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTION/GUIDE
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
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Chapter 1 : Setting Up
17
Presetting TV Channels
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Presetting TV Channels Automatically
Press POWER on the TV or the Remote Commander to turn the TV on.
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POWER
POWER
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Set the cable connection on or off, depending on if you want to preset cable
or VHF/UHF channels.
(Follow the steps in ‘Turning the Cable Mode On or Off”, p.17)
Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
►VIDEO
MENU
Press A+ or V- to select SET UP.
Then press RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.
RETURN
AUDIO
TIME
SET UP
CLOSED CAPTION
Use ^Exiti
SET UP
►CABLE: ON
AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTI ON/GUI DE
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
^MENU
Channels that can be received on this TV;
Chapter 1 ; Setting Up
18
If the AUTO PROGRAM display appears in black, the TV is in video mode and you cannot select
AUTO PROGRAM. Press TV or TV/VIDEO to change to TV mode.
Press A+ or V- to select AUTO PROGRAM.
Then press RETURN.
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“AUTO PROGRAM” appears on the screen and receivable channels (other than the channels
already preset) are preset In numerical sequence. The channels previously preset will not remain
in the TVs memory.
When no more channels can be found, the programming stops and the lowest numbered channel
is displayed.
To erase unnecessary channels, or to add channels that could not be preset
automatically because their signal was too weak, follow the steps in “Erasing
Unnecessary Channels — CHANNEL ERASE" (pp. 19-20) and “Presetting Only
Desired Channels — CHANNEL ADD” (p. 21).
SET UP
CABLE: ON
►AUTO PROGRAM
CH ERASE/ADD
CH CAPTI ON/GUI DE
S VIDEO
VIDEO LABEL
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