Setting up the TV automatically
Watching the TV
Watching two programs at one
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time— PIP
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Using your Menus
Learning menu selection
10
Using the VIDEO menu
Using the AUDIO menu
10
Using the TIMER menu
Using the SET UP menu
11
Operating video equipment
Programming the remote
Operating a cable box or DBS
12
Programming the remote
12
receiver
Troubleshooting
13
14
16
Specifications
Index
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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 picture 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 picture 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 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
A
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
I or II detailed exp/aiia tion of iiwsi buttons, see
''Watehiug the TV" on page 14.
. Press to select the component
you want to control; e.g.
VTR (VCR)/DVD, DBS (Direct
Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE,
or TV.
Buttons relevant to power
operations, like turning the
TV, DBS (Direct Broadcast
Satellite)/CABLE, or
VTR (VCR)/DVD on or off.
(Direct Broadcast Satellite)
/CABLE operation buttons.
PIP operation buttons.
Satellite) operation buttons.
Welcome!
Precautions
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 located on the front
of this manual or on the rear of your TV.
Model KV-27S45 is used for illustration
purposes. The screens displayed are for
model KV-27V65. Differences in operation
features are indicated in the text; for
example, "KV-27S45 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.
• 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.
This manual is divided into four major
sections. We recommend that vou carefully
review the contents of each section in the
order presented to ensure that you fully
understand the operation of your new TV.
1 Connecting and Installing the TV
This section guides you through your
initial set up. It will show you how to
connect to your antenna or cable, and
connect any accessories or components.
2 Basic Set 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.
3 Using your New TV
This section shows you how to begin
using your new TV. It will show you how
to use the Easy Set Up Guide feature, and
how to use your remote control.
4 Using your Menus
This section teaches 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 tin
TV causóle.
Connecting and Installing the TV
Making Connections
Refer to the table below, it will direct vou to the diagram suitable to the components you will be
connecting.
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Cable or antenna only
■ Cable and antenna (KV-27S65, 27V65 only)
Cable box
Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels (KV-27S65, 27V65 only)
VCR and cable or antenna
VCR and cable box
Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS)
VCR and Direct Broadcast Satellite Receic er (DBS)
Digital Versatile Disc receiver (DVD)
Audio" system '
i Two VCRs for tape editing (KV-27V40, 27V45, 27V65 only)
Camcorder to view tapes
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5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
10
10
11
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Cable or Antenna Connections c
Connecting directly to cable or an
antenna
The connection you choose will depend on the
cable found in your home. Newer homes will
be equippecf 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).
VHF
or
VHF UHF
or
Cable
B
VHF only
or
UHF.only
or
V H F ' U H F
75-ohm (Rear of TV)
only
coaxial cable VHF/UHF
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna connector
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
75-ohm coaxial cable
VHF
and
EAC-65 U/V mixer
UHF
300-ohm twin lead cable
(not supplied)
Cable and antenna
• KV-27S65, 27V65 only
If your cable provider does not feature local
channels, you may find this set up convenient.
Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT
on the remote control. You will be able to
alternate between the two input sources.
(Rear of TV)
CATV cable
(No connection "TO
CONVERTER" in this case)
Antenna cable
AUX
TO CONVERTER
Note
• In order to receive channels with an
antenna, you will need tt) turn your CABLE
to OFF (see page 23) and perform the
AUTO PROGRAM function.
VHF/UHF
Connecting and Installing the TV (continuedy
Cable Box Connections
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals that require a cable box* to
v’iew all channels.
Cable box
1 Connect the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to the IN on your cable
box.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on
your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.
Cable box and cable
• KV-27S65, 27V65 only
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 remt)te control can be
programmed to operate your cable box.
(see page 28)
• When using PIP, \'(iu cannot view the
window picture with the AUX input.
If you will be controlling all channel selection
through your cable box, you should consider using
the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 23.
Cable
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IN
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*Cablc‘ ho:
If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would
like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should
consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 23.
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VCR Connections
Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system with a VCR
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 (Yellow-VIDEO,
White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).*
3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on
your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.
If vou are connecting a monaural VCI^, ctmnect only the
single white audio output to the left input on vour TV
Connecting a VCR and TV with'a
cable box
fou will need a splitter (not supplied) for the
ollowing connection.
1 Connect the single (input) jack of the splitter
to your incoming cable connection. 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 V'CR.
J Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on vour VCR to AUDIO and
VIDEO IN on your TV (Yellow-VIDEO,
White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
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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 vour TV.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections
DBS Connections (continued)
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 vour
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.
Note
• To view from the DBS or VCR, select the
video input to which your DBS receiver or
VCR is connected by pressing TV/VIDEO
on the remote control.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of
the yellow A/V cable. S Video does not provide sound,
your audio connectors must still be connected.
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