Sony KV-27V66 User Manual

Trinitmrf Color TV

Operating Instructions

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KV-27S42 KV-27S46 KV-27S66 KV-27V42 KV-27V66

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the front cover of this instruction manual.

The menu and illustrations used in these instructions are for KV-27S46. Differences in operation or features will be indicated in the text, for example, "KV-27S46 only."

Trinitron® Color TV Features

Depending on your TV, some of the features you will enjoy include: □ PARENTAL CONTROL— A tool for parents to help monitor what their

children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

□ FAVORITE CHANNEL — Instant access to your favorite channels with

the touch of a button.

□ Picture in Picture (PIP) — Allows you to view two channels

simultaneously, (KV-27S46,27S66,27V66 only).

□ Universal Remote Control — Program your remote control to operate

your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver or DVD

player. □ Energy Star — A recognized symbol of energy efficiency. □ S VIDEO — A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. □ Direct MTS — Allows direct access to changing your Multi-Channel

TV Sound: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO, with

the touch of a button. □ Front A/V inputs — A quick connection for video games, camcorders

or stereo equipment, (KV-27V42, 27V66 only).

User Guide

Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out.

^ Remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage if you

will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time.

^ Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment,

(see page 31).

About this Manual

This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Once you're connected, follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.

Connecting Your TV

This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting.

Basic Connections

TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable

Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below:

A VHFonly 75.ohm

VHFAIHF coaxial cable

Cable

B VHFonly 300K)hmtwin

or lead cable

UHF only

VHF/UHF

^ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, it will be necessary to

adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.

—VHF/UHF

Antenna connector

onnector^^

(Rear of n/)

VHF/UHF

C VHF 75-ohm

and coaxial cable

UHF

-----

300-ohm twin lead cable

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EAC-66U/V mixer (not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable and antenna

KV-27S66, 27V66 only

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient.

CATV calile

(No connection “TO CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

^ Select CABLE or ANT mode % pressing ® on the remote control.

d!I]P=—-<1) VHF/UHF

,6g] (Rear of TV)

AUX

I TO CONVERTER

User Guide

Connecting Additional Equipment

TV and VCR

! VCR must be connected and turned on to operate PIP. (KV-27S46 only)

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the IN

jack on your VCR.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR).

(Optional connection)

3 If your VCR is equipped with video inputs, for better picture quality

you should connect A/V cables to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the button

to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.

Connecting Your TV

TV and Cable Box

From

Cable

1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable

box.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

^ To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set

on the rear panel of your cable box).

^ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you

should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature on page 24.

User Guide

TV, Cable box and Cable

KV-27S66, 27V66 only

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing q on your remote control.

(Rear panel KV-27V66 only)

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Cable Box

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Connecting Your TV

TV, VCR, and Cable box

1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable

box.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.

If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature on page 24.

(Optional connection)

4 If your VCR is equipped with video inputs, for better picture quality

you should connect A/V cables to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the T5"° button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.

^ For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AA/ cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must stilt be connected.

User Guide

TV and Digital Satellite Receiver

Satellite

antenna

cable

Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver.

Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on your TV.

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use the button to switch between the satellite receiver and the TV.

^ For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow AA/ cable.

S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

Connecting Your TV

TV, Digital Satellite Receiver and VCR

Satellite antenna

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

the satellite receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to

VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on your VCR to

VHF/UHF IN on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your

satellite 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.

^ To view from the satellite or VCR, select the video input to which your

satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing on the remote

control. • -

User Guide

Connecting a Camcorder

Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

(Front A/V Panel KV-27V42, 27V66 only)

^ Connection can also be made to the rear /W panel of your TV.

Connecting a DVD Player

Using A/V connectors, connect LINE OUT on your DVD to VIDEO IN on your TV.

(Rear of TV)

(Rear of DVD player)

A/V outputs

^ 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.

Connecting an audio system

Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the

unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.

Set your stereo to the chosen line input. (See page 20 for additional audio

setup instructions.)

Connecting Your TV

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