Before operating the TV, please read this manual
thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
KV-27XBR25 KV-27XBR35
KV-32XBR25 KV-32XBR35
992 by Sony Corporation
Preface
Precautions
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi
cient 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 accompa
nying 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.
If you spill or drop anything liquid or solid 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, or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
Cleaning
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvent
such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish
of the cabinet.
Repacking
Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely
transport the TV in the future.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the TV,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS’ included with this manual in
the vinyl bag.
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.
ATTENTION:
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES. NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR. UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
Use of this teievision 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.
Preface
Note to CATV system installer in the USA
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serid No.____________________________________
Welcome to the Sony XBR series. By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to enjoy the
advanced technology which brings you useful features and high quality viewing.
About the manual
This manual covers four different models. The illustrations
are based on model KV-32XBR35, the model with the most
functions, and its Remote Commander RM>Y113. If a
particular function 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, to set up and make connections safely and
to make maximum use of the many functions. Then keep
the manual handy for future reference.
Features
Sony’s unique features
• The multi-band VHFAJHF/CATV tuner lets you receive up
to 125 cable channels, for a total of 181 possible off-air
and cable channels.
• The built-in Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) decoder lets
you receive stereo programs and Second Audio Program
(SAP) broadoists.
• You can receive superior VCR playback by connecting a
VCR with an S video output jac^ to the S VIDEO IN jack.
• You can receive hi-fi sound by connecting an audio
system to the audio output jacks.
XBR series special features
• Automatically preset all receivable channels with AUTO
PROGRAM.
• Switch quickly between two channels, using JUMP.
• Watch another TV channel, video or cable image as a
window picture, using Picture-in-Picture.
• Operate the TV, plus Sony and most other manufacturers’
video equipment, a cable converter box and a Sony multi
disc player with the supplied Remote Commander, using
the Pre-Programmed feature.
• Call up on-screen menus to set time-related functions
(ON/OFF TIMER, CHANNEL BLOCK. DAYLIGHT
SAVING), to customize the screen (CH CAPTION. VIDEO
LABEL) and to adjust the picture and sound.
• Listen to the main picture or window picture sound
through the supplied cordless headphones
(KV-27XBR35 and KV-32XBR35 only).
Preface
XBR series advanced technology
• Dynamic Picture'*' system adjusts picture contrast
automatically to produce more detail in both bright and
dark areas of the picture.
• Velocity Modulation (VM) circuitry produces clean and
sharp black and white contrasts.
• Dynamic Focus*** circuitry automatically focuses the
scanning electron beam for enhanced sharpness over the
entire picture, especially at the comers.
• Trinitone*** control allows you to adjust the picture’s color
temperature (tint) for the best possible color.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
I
UngacWng___
Carefully follow the Instructions on the outside of the
packing carton to unpack the TV.
1
Notes
• The supplied accessories are packed in the upper part of the
carton. Be sure not to throw them away.
• Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport
the TV in the future.
Check to make sure that all the supplied accessories
are included:
Main picture input mode^video label
Channel number display
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SLEEP. MUTING displays #
•Channel caption display #
• MTS (SAP) nrade display #
• PIP (Picture-in-Picture) input mode
display #
•Bar display for volume, picture or
sound adjustment!
DEMO TV/VIDEO - VOLUME + - CHANNEL + POWER
VIDEO IN 3jacks##
(video, audio L/R)
VOLUME +/- buttons* # #
TVA/IDEO button*
DEMO (demonstration) button i
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POWER button*
CHANNEL +i- buttons* #-####
Top view
TIMERS STEREO
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Remote
control
detector
STEREO
indicator lamp #
TIMER
indicator l£unp #
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* Buttons with the same function are also
located on the Remote Commander (p. 8).
** Note
You can listen to the TVs sound and control the
power and volume with the supplied cordless
headphones, within a distance of approx. 6 m
(19.7 ft.). (KV-27XBR3S/32XBR35 only)
Remote Commander (with the video controi cover closed)
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RM-Y113: KV-27XBR35
KV-32XBR35
RM-Y112: KV-27XBR25
KV-32XBR25
* Buttons with the same function are
also located on the TV (p. 6).
*• Buttons not included on RM-Y112.
Note
If the TV/CABLE BOX selector is set to
CABLE BOX. the Remote Commander is
able to control a connected cable box, not
the TV (p. 66). Set the selector to TV to
control the TV with the Remote
Commander.
Remote Commander (with the video control cover open)
About battery life
Under normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year.
If the Remote Commander does not operate property, the
batteries might be worn out. Replace both of them witii 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.
Close №e lids on both sides.
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Making Antenna Connections
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 a VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna , or CATV cable
Check your antenna cable type. If you have 7&ohm coaxial cetble (round), attach an F-type connector (not
supplied). If you have 30Oohm twin-lead cable (flat), attach a 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied).
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Using 75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
Prepare the end of the cable by attaching the F-type
connector as shown below.
1
Plug the connector into the VHFAJHF terminal at the
rear of the TV.
Using 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
Prepare the end of the cable by attaching the 300-75
ohm adaptor as shown below.
1
Plug the adaptor into the VHF/UHF terminal at the rear
of the TV.
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(Rear of the TV)
VHF/UHF
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signai splitter.
Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate connector.
Connecting the supplied antenna cable
For better picture quality, connect the supplied antenna
cable as shown below, so that the 300-ohm twin-lead cable
can be separated a distemce from the TV.
(Rear of the TV)
VHF/UHF
Chapter 1: Setting Up |
Making Antenna Connections
Connecting both VHF and UHF antennas
Connecting both VFIF/UHF antennas and
a CATV cable (KV-27XBR35/32XBR35 only)
AUX
CATV
cable
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TO
CONVERTER
9-
VHF/UHF
Note
Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER terminal in this
case.
Connecting a cable with a pay cable TV system
converter/decoder
(KV-27XBR35/32XBR35 only)
VHFAJHF
antenna cable
Use an EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied).
Prepare the VHF antenna cable using the appropriate
connector (p. 11).
1
Connect the cable to the U/V mixer.
Connect the U/V mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal.
3
When you use the U/V mixer
Snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing
cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1).
t-
AUX
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TO
CONVERTER
VHFAJHF
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
and require special converters (decoders) in addition to the
normal cable connection.
* The special converter/decoder will be supplied by the cable
company.
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75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
CATV
cable
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Connecting Other Equipment
After making these connections, you will be abie to do ftie following:
• View the playback of video tapes • Record TV programs • Record one TV program while viewing another program
• If you have model KV-27XBR25 or KV-32XBR25, these connections allow you to watch two TV programs at once,
using a window picture.
Connecting a VCR, video disc player or Camcorder equipped with an S video output jack
Press TV/VIDEO on the TV or on the Remote Commander
so that a channel number appears on the screen.
toVHF/UHF
Operating the equipment
To operate the video equipment, refer to the instoiction
manual that comes with the equipment.
You can operate a Sony VCR or video disc player, or
a non-Sony VCR with the supplied Remote Commander.
For details, see “Using the Pre-Programmed Remote
Commander" (pp. 62 - 68).
About S video input
Video input and output signals can be separated into Y
(luminance or brightness) and C (chroma or color) signals.
Usually these two signals are combined in a VCR and sent
as one signal to a TV. Separation of the Y and C signals
prevents them from interfering with one another, thereby
improving picture (especially color) quality.
This TV is equipped with S video input jacks through which
these separated signals can be input directly.
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Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting a VCR, video disc player or Camcorder not equipped with an S video output jack
Press TV/VIDEO on the TV or on the Remote
Commander so that “VIDEO 1“VIDEO 2" or “VIDEO 3”
appears on the screen.
VIDEO 1 : for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 1
VIDEO 2: for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 2
VIDEO 3: for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 3
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To return to TV mode
Press TV/VIDEO on the TV or on the Remote Commander
so that a channel number appears on №e screen.
Notes
• If you try to use equipment that is connected to the front and rear
VIDEO IN 3 jacks at the same time, the picture wiil be distorted.
Be sure you turn off one piece of equipment first.
• You can label each of the video input modes (p. 51).
• You do not need to select a video mode when you use the direct
play function (pp. 67 - 68).
• If you oonnect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to the L (MONO) jack of VIDEO IN (1,2 or 3). The
monaural sound will be heard from both speakers.
Connecting two VCRs (equipped with an S video output jack) for tape editing
: Signal flow
(Rear of TV)
Preparing for use/Operating the equipment
Same as p. 13.
Caution
Video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary
to the provisions of the copyright laws.
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
Notes
• Do not change the input signal while editing through MONITOR
OUT, or the output signal will also change.
• When connecting a single VCR to the TV, do not connect the
MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV to the VCR’s line
input, while at the same time connecting from the TVs VIDEO IN
Jacks to the VCR's line output, as shown below.
(Rear of the TV)
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The above type of connection is not a problem when you connect
from the line input of one VCR, and from the line output of a
second VCR.
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Connecting Other Equipment
Preparing for use
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press TV/VIDEO on the TV or on the Remote
Commander so that “VIDE01 ,* “VIDEO 2” or “VIDEO 3’
appears on the screen.
VIDE01 : for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 1
VIDEO 2: for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 2
VIDEO 3: for equipment connected to VIDEO IN 3
Note
If you try to use the equipment connected to the front and rear
VIDEO IN 3 jacks at the same time, the picture will be distorted. Be
sure you turn off one piece of equipment first.
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Watching a different image whiie dupiicating
The LOOP OUT jacks only output the signal from
VIDEO IN 3.
If you connect a VCR for playback to the VIDEO IN 3 jacks,
and a VCR for recording to the LOOP OUT jacks to
duplicate your recorded tapes, you can watch input images
different from the image being output for recording.
To watch a different input image
Press TV/VIDEO on the TV or on the Remote Commander
to select the input image you want to watch.
Preparing for useAdjusting the sound ievei
Display the mode set menu and set SPEAKER to ‘X)FP to
cut off the TV speaker sound (p. 48), and listen to the TVs
sound solely through the audio system speakers.
If you connect your stereo system to VAR. AUDIO OUT,
leave the amplifier volume, bass and treble controls at their
mid position, and adjust the level with the VOLUME +/-
buttons on the TV or the VOL +/- buttons on the Remote
Commander.
If you connect your stereo system to AUDIO LINE OUT,
adjust the spe^er volume with the stereo amplifier controls.
Note
By connecting to VAR. AUDIO OUT, you can adjust the bass, treble
and balance, or select an SRS (Sound Retrieval System) or an MTS
(Multichannel TV Sound) mode, using the on-screen menus
(pp.45 - 47).
Chapter 1: Setting Up 117
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 instaictions on using each feature.