Sony KV-27V22 User Manual

SONY

3-859-519-22

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-27S22 KV-27V22 KV-29PS2 KV-29RS22 KV-29RS22C KV-29SD2 KV-29V22M KV-32S22

Remote Control

MUTING

TV (POWER)

TV (FUNCTION)

TV/VIDEO ANT (page 11)

0-9 buttons

ENTER MTS (page 14)/GUIDE

Select buttons

(page 12)

MENU CH + /-

Getting to know the buttons on the remote control

Names of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to represent the available functions.

Button color

Transparent..

. Press to select the component

you want to control; e.g. VTR (VCR), 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) on or off.

Label color

White...........

TV/VTR (VCR)/DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE operation buttons.

Blue

DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) operation buttons.

For a detailed explanation of most buttons, see

“Watching the TV" on page 10.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

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. Continuously

watching the same program can cause the imprint of

station logos 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 closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

Note on cleaning the TV

CAUTION. TO RtOUCt 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 FUaV INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

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 dose 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.

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 harmful interference 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 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 any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y135A. MODELS: KV-27S22, 27V22, 29PS2, 29RS22, 29RS22C,

29SD2, 29V22M, 32S22

Welcome!

fiMm Precautions

IVH Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. This manual is written for the models listed below. Before reading, check the model number on the rear of your TV.

Model KV-27S22 is used for illustration purposes. The screens displayed are for model KV-29V22M. Differences in operation features are indicated in the text; for example, "KV-27S22 only".

Model Number / 4^

KV-27S22

KV-29PS2

KV-29RS22C KV-29SD2 1 KV-29V22M KV.32S22 1

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Safety

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-29RS22C).

• Operate the TV only on 220 V AC (KV-29RS22C only).

• The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit in the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer (except KV-29RS22C).

• If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified persormel 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.

This manual is divided into four major sections. We recommend that you carefully review the contents of each section in the order provided to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new TV.

1 Connecting and Installing the TV.

This section will guide you through your initial set up. It will show you how to connect your new components, connect to your antenna or cable, and connect any accessories.

2 Basic Set Up.

This section will teach you the basic skills needed to operate your new TV. It will show you how to operate special functions of the remote control.

3 Using your New TV.

This section will show you how to begin using your new TV. It will show you how to use the AUTO SET UP feature, and how to use your remote control's features.

4 Adjusting your Set Up (menus).

This section will teach you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your TV's settings.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote

control Similar controls may be found on the TV console.

fM i Connecting and Installing the TV

Connector Types

You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up.

Coaxial Cable

Standard TV Cable and Antenna connector

Plug Type

Screw-on Type

Press onto connection

( (lift FMl Screw onto connection

S Video Cable

High quality Video connector for enhanced picture quality

{(3 —*■ ©)) Align guides and

press onto connection

Audio/Video Cable

Conventional Audio/Video cable

Press onto connection Yellow - Video White - Audio (Left) Red - Audio (Right)

Making Connections

For best picture quality, a cable TV system or outdoor antenna is recommended.

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 300ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may contain both (see C).

• VHP only

• VHF/UHF or

• Cable

• VHF only or

• UHP only or

• VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHP

and

UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

75-ohm (Rear of TV) coaxial cable VHF/UHF

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300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector

EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable or antenna

This is the most simple cormection. Cormectioi is made directly from the cable or antenna to the TV.

Cable

(Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

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Connecting a cable box

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box* to view all channels.

Cable

1 r

D D *c

^ ^ OUT

* Your Sony remote control can be programmed

to operate your cable box (see page 18).

Note:

• If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 16.

(Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

_ Cable box

Connecting an antennci/cable TV system with a VCR 1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,

connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV (Yellow-VIDEO, White-AUDIO Left, RedAUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Connecting to an S Video equipped VCR (for optimum picture quality)

• KV-27V22, 29V22M only

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect

S VIDEO on your VCR to S VIDEO on your TV.

• If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect orJy the single audio output to the left input on your TVi

Note on DVD Connection:

• For the best picture quality, connect the DVD player directly to the TV. Refer to your DVD manual for detailed connection information.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of TV)

S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

IB Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

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.

2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO EM on your TV (YeUowVIDEO, White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

Connecting to an S Video equipped VCR with a cable box (for optimum picture quality)

• KV-27V22, 29V22M only

1 -2 Perform as described above.

3 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV

(White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

4 Using an S Video connector, connect S VIDEO

on your VCR to S VIDEO on your TV.

Note:

• To view scrambled channels through your cable box, select VIDEO 1 by pressing TV /VIDEO on the remote control.

Coaxial cable

Splitter (not supplied)

Coaxial cable

Splitter (not supplied)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connection

(Rear of TV)

Cable box

(Rear of TV)

t©

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

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RK-74A (not supplied)

Cable box

-r

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L(whit

VIDEO (yellow

S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)

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 AUDIO /VIDEO connectors, connect

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

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections

For the highest picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the

yellow AUDKWIDEO cable. (KV-27V22,29V22M only)

See your DBS manual for more information.

DBS receiver

»UDOR AUCHQL VOFO SVIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

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VHFUIHF

(Rear of TV)

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. AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) 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 AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DBS receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

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

Note:

• To view input from the DBS or VCR, select VIDEO 1 by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

DBS receiver

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

-I

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

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VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting an audio system

For greater viewing pleasure, integrate your home stereo into the system.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

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

(White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input

and refer to page 14 of this manual for additional audio setup instructions.

Connecting a camcorder

• KV-27V22, 29V22M only

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

Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder

to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the front panel

of your TV (Yellow-VIDEO, White-AUDIO

Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

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(Rear of TV)

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connection:

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

RK-74A

(not supplied)

Line input

rill.

Note:

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

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