Sony KV-27V45 User Manual

SONY.

3-861-907-21

Trinitron' Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-20V80 KV-27S40 KV-27V40

KV-27S45 KV-27V45 KV-27S65 KV-27V65

11997 by Sony Corporation

Mmm Table of Contents

Welcome!...........................................3

Precautions........................................3

Using This Manual

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Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections Cable or Antenna Connections

Connecting directly to cable

or an antenna

Cable and antenna..............................................5

Cable Box Connections

Cable box.............................................................6

Cable box and cable...........................................6

VCR Connections...............................................7

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

system with a VCR............................7

Connecting a VCR and TV with a

cable box..............................................7

DBS Connections...............................................8

Connecting a DBS receiver...............................8

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Connecting a DBS receiver and a

VCR...................................................9

Additional Connections

Connecting a DVD Player.............................10

Connecting an audio system Cormecting two VCRs for tape

4 5

Connecting a camcorder

editing using MONITOR OUT ... 11

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Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries...........................................12

Using the remote control Move &

Select buttons

Adjustments bars............................................12

On Screen Help/Instructions

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Using your New TV

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

Using the VIDEO menu Using the AUDIO menu

Using the TIMER menu

Using the SET UP menu

Operating video equipment

Programming the remote

Operating a cable box or DBS

Programming the remote

receiver

Troubleshooting

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

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.

This document is for the remote controls

RM-Y135A/Y165/Y167. MODELS:

KV-20V80, 27S40, 27S45, 27S6S, 27V40, 27V45. 27V65

As an Energy Star® Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star* guidelines for energy efficiency.

Note

Model KV-20V80 is not ENERGY STAR® compliant.

Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

Ш Remote Control

In the instructions that follow, we will refer

to the buttons on your remote control. Model shown is RM-Y167, your remote control may not look like the one illustrated.

Keep this flap unfolded and look to this page

for reference.

SYSTEM OFF

TV/VTR

(page 15)

DISPLAY

SLEEP

JUMP

J' -TV/DBS

(page 20)

(pages 19, 20 and 22)

RESET

VOL + /-

CODE SET

(page 26)

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MUTING TV (POWER)

TV (FUNCTION) PIP (page 16)

TV/ VIDEO ANT (page 5 and 15)

0 - 9 buttons

ENTER MTS/GUIDE (page 21)

Select buttons (page 12 and 18)

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..,

Green .

Label color

White......................... TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/DBS

Yellow

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Blue............................ DBS (Direct Broadcast

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".

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Safety

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC .

• 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.

will49№connectlng

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 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 1]

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

VHF UHF

Cable

VHF only

UHF.only

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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*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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scramblf: d

channels

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(Real 01 TV)

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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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