Sony KV 32FS13, Trinitron KV-27FS13, KW27FS17, KV-32FSI 7, KV-27FVL7 User Manual

SONY@

4-081-737-21

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Operating Instructions

KV-27FS13
KW27FS17

KV-27FVl7

KV32FS13
KV-32FSI

7

Color TV

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2001 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

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“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

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appliance.

Note to the CATV 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.

PARTS INSIDE.

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PERSONNEL.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

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One blade of the power
into the power outlet on
outlet, contact your dealer.

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If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.

lug is wider than the other for safety

H

y one way. If you are unable to insert t

urposes and will fit

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e plug fully into the

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 channel 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 results of misuse.

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for
future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions
placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the
installation, use, and servicing of the set

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the
serial/model plate. If you are not sure of
the type of electrical power supplied to
your home, consult your dealer or local
power company For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, refer to the
operating instructions.

For the set with a polarized AC power
cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC
power cord plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third
pm for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire

grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a
type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to have a
suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding plug.

grounding-

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords or convenience receptacles beyond

their capacity, since this can result in fire or
electric shock. Always turn the set off
when it is not to be used. When the set is
left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet as a precaution against the
possibility of an internal malfunction that
could create a fire hazard.

Do not disconnect the antenna or the

power cord during a heavy storm.

Lightning may strike while you are

holding the cable or cord, causing serious
injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the
weather to improve.

Object and liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set
through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Do not place any objects, especially heavy
objects, on top of the set. The object may
fall from the set, causing injury

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set.

If a snapping or popping sound from a TV
set is continuous or frequent while the TV
is operating, unplug the TV and consult
your dealer or service technician. It is
normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,

particularly when being turned on or off.

installation

Always use two or more people to lift or

move the set. The set is heavy and the
bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can
result from trying to move the set by
yourself alone, or from unsteady handling.
Install the set on a stable, level surface.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near

water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The
set may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or an adult, and serious damage to

the set. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer for the
specific model of TV any mounting of the

product should follow the manufacturer’s

instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

Disconnect all cables and cords from the

set before attempting to move the set.

Do not allow children or pets to climb up

onto, or push against, the set. The set may

fall, causing serious injury.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and

in the back or bottom are provided for

necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation of the set, and to protect it from

overheating, these slots and openings must

never be blocked or covered.

.

Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials.

Never block the slots and openings
by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.

Never place the set in a confined
space, such as a bookcase, or built-in
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is
provided.

Do not place the set near or over a
radiator or heat register, or where it

is exposed to direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll
over the power cord, and do not place the
set where the power cord is subject to wear
or abuse.

Grounding or Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna
system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA
and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

DISCHARGE
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lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord
damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the

set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or
water.

If the set has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the set does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the set
to normal operation.

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When the set exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself
since opening the cabinet may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician certifies in

writing that he has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer that have the

same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition, and to so
certify. When the set reaches the end of its
useful life, improper disposal could result
in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.

Contents

Introduction

Trinitron@

Batteries for the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About this

Color TV Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual

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Connecting Your TV

Basic Connections..
Cable
Connecting Additional Equipment

Connections

Box

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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

Using
Setting Up the TV Automatically..
Using Picture in Picture
Quick Start

the

Remote

to the

Control.. ..............................

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(PIP).

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Menus..

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Using the Menus

m

X@

m

Menu..
Menu..

menu

Using the Video

Using

Using the Channel Setup
Parental
Using the Parental Control

Using the Timer8Menu

Using the Setup

Using

the

Audio

Control.. ...............................................

the

Basic&Menu

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Menu..

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Menu..

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2

3
4
6

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24
26
28

34

36

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control
Troubleshooting

Specifications..

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Index..........................................................................

37
41
44

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony
Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number
located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual.

Trinitron@

Color TV

Trinitron” Color TV Features

Some of the features you will enjoy include:

FLAT CRT - New technologically advanced screen for optimal

picture quality.

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-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 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, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program),
with the touch of a button.

Trilingual Menus - Choose between English, French, or Spanish

menus.

Front Panel Controls - Allows for access to the on-screen menus

without the use of a remote control.

Front A/V inputs - A quick connection for video games, camcorders,

or stereo/mono equipment.

Batteries for the Remote Control

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

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 are connected,
follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen
menus.

2

Connecting Your TV

Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. 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

or coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

or

Cable

B VHF only

i:Fonly

or

VHF’UHF

c

VHF

and

UHF

300-ohm

lead cable

==$

Antenna connector

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm

lead cable

twin

twin

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

Cable Box Connections

Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a
cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable
service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV
through the cable box cannot be viewed in
are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection (see

page 5).

PII?

If some of your channels

Cable Box and

TV

Cable Box

1
From

Rear of TV

cable

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service 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 jack on your TV

Cable Box and Cable

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles
some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you
to use the remote control to:

a)

change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a
scrambled signal, and

b)

change channels through your TV

This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are
viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your
cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed
in

PIP.

For more information on the PIP feature, see page 18.

Cable Box

Rear of TV

CATV cable (unscrambled Channels)

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF/UHF

jack on your TV

2

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the IN jack on your
cable box to the TO CONVERTER jack on your TV

3

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your
cable box to the AUX jack on your TV

5

Connecting Additional Equipment

TV

and VCR

Rear of TV

From

antenna

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cable/

Optional

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to
the IN jack on your VCR.

2

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV

Optional connection

If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture
quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV

cbnnection

6

TV, VCR, and Cable Box

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles
some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you
to use the remote control to:

a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are

receiving a scrambled signal, and

b) change channels through your TV

This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are
viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your
cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed
in

PIP.

For more information on the PIP feature, see page 18.

Rear of TV

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VCR

-Video (yellow)

-Audio L (white)

-Audio R (red)

1 Splitt

-Ml

Cable

Optional

Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable

connection.

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of

the splitter to:

a) the IN jack on your cable box, and

b)

the VHF/UHF jack on the TV

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your

cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.

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7

Optional connection

If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture

quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO

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

TV and Satellite Receiver

Rear of TV

Satellite Receiver

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cable

1

Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

your satellite receiver.

2

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the
VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

3

Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and

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

TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCRTV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR

SatelliteSatellite
antennaantenna
cablecable

Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on

your satellite receiver.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the
IN jack on your VCR.

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your
VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV

Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on
your VCR.

Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV

IO

Connecting a Camcorder

Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Front A/V Panel

A/V

output

Connecting a DVD Player

Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Rear of TV

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Rear of DVD player

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Audio L (white)

11

Connecting an Audio System

Using Audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to
one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo.

Rear of TV

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12

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

KV-27FV17

You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also
connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded.

only

Rear Of

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TV (KV-27FV17

only)

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VCR (for recording)

-1

1

Using an Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your
TV

2

Using Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on the second VCR to the MONITOR AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your TV

13

Using the Remote Control and
Basic Functions

This section shows ou
remote control andKow to use the on-screen menus.

how to use the more advanced buttons on the

14

Using the Remote Control

Button

q

MUTING

n

SYSTEM OFF

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q

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q

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Picture in Picture

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TV/VCR

ANT (antenna)

P,CTURE

SLEEP

..-

JUMP

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TVlsAT

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FUNCTION

RESET

(volume)

SET

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-_--_ -... _

POWER

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Description

I&t’&tiy

“& to restore sound.

“” ”

Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not

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work with older equipment).
Press when you are finished using a VCR and you

want to switch to the TV input. Your VCR power
will remain on.

Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX
input (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only).

Cycles through the available Video Mode settings.
Turns the TV off automatically in approximately

15,30,45,60,90,

pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

. .”

Alternates between the last two channels selected
with the

Cycles through available Steady Sound settings,

(see page 24).

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I -I.

Press to return to factory settings while in an on-
screen menu.

Press when you want to adjust the volume.

Use to program your remote control to operate
connected video equipment, (see page 37).

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Press when you want to turn connected
equipment on and off.

Press when you want to control connected
equipment with your remote control.

&erates.PIP

page 18.
Cycles through available video inputs.
Press once to show current time,‘(if set) and

channel number. Press again to turn DISPLAY off.

‘k&m off the sound. Press again or Rress

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or 120 minutes. Cancel by

buttons.

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_“_ __” ” _----.__

feature. To use the PIP featurei’see

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MTS/SAP

GUIDE

q

q

MENU

^.. .^

q

CH

(channeij

and ENTER

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Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound

(MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP
(Second Audio Programming).

Change channels directly, and enter numerical
values in on-screen displays.

Brings up the custom guide of your satellite

receiver.

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Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus.“Press
the arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press the
center button to select or access an option.

”

Displays the
the menu at any time.

Press when you want to change channels.

o&creen

.

menu. Press again to exit

.““.

“..

16

Setting Up the TV Automatically

After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform
Auto Program to set up your channels.

POWER

1

Press @ to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears.

Auto Setup

First please connect
cable/antenna

2

Press the TV FUNCTION button.

3

To perform Auto Program again

CH

Press @ on the remote control or in the TV front panel to perform
Auto Program, or press CH to exit.

0

1 Press

2
3
4

5

J&I

“s.

Press o to highlight Channel Setup menu ( m

).

Press 9 to highlight Cable. Press Q to select.
Press Q or 9 to select ON or OFF according to how you connected

your TV Press

m.

Press 9 to highlight Auto Program. Press a to search for channels.

Af,@r

perfwming Auto Program, press “g

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17

Using Picture in Picture (PIP)

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels
simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small
“window” picture.

Dual Tuner PIP

KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17

These models are equipped with dual tuners. This means that PIP is
“ready to use.”

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Press to turn the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to change
the size of the window picture and to turn off the PIP feature.

Press repeatedly to cycle through available video in&its on the
video equipment you have connected to the TV.

Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the
window picture. The sound symbol J appears for 3 seconds,
indicating whether you are hearing the sound from the main or
picture window.

Press to change the channel in the window picture. To change the
channel in the main window, use the main CH+/- buttons at the

bottom of the remote control.

Press to move the location of the window picture among the four
corners of the screen.

Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the
picture.

Press to switch the main picture with the.&indow picture. Press
again to switch them back.

Indicates which

channel is currently

receiving sound

Main
picture

^”

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Q(J

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Channel number of
the main picture

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/

Channel number

6

of the window

1

picture
Window

picture

p

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To use PIP

1

Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working
channel.

2

Press the @ button and the window picture appears.

3

Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to control the

PIP features. See page 18 for descriptions on the PIP control buttons.

PIP

To check your PIP
1

Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working
channel.

2

Press the 8 button and select that same channel again. You should

now have tne same program playing in both your main window and

your picture window.

3

Use the yellow

4

Now use the main
change the channel in the main window.

5

Press the @ button to switch to other video inputs for other

equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks at the back
of your TV You should see a different picture in your PIP window for
each connected video equipment component. Make sure the
connected equipment is turned on and working when you perform
this test.

WNIDEO

CH+/-

CH+/-

to change the channel in the picture window.

on the bottom of your remote control to

6 If the PIP feature does not work properly with the TV or the

connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting
section on pages 41-42 for possible solutions.

Quick Start to the Menus

The following settings are available in your on-screen menus:

Menu

.__-.

-.- ___. -

Steady Sound:
Effect: OFF
MTS: Stereo
Speaker: ON

Audio Out: Variable

Favorite Channel
Cable: ON
Channel Fix: OFF
Auto Program

Channel Skip/Add

Channel Label

-“-l^_-.-.^I_-.-_-.__-.. .__._. I ..__ __-- -_ - .-. - _ ^_ ^._

Allows you ‘to

._

Make adjustments to your picture
settings.

Change your audio settings.

Customize your

&A&i

settings.

Move (flct38@

20

Select

I33

End

&ii@

Password:

Set rating limits on your TV based
on a program’s rating or content.

I

Timer 1: Set
Timer 2: Set

Current Time

Daylight Saving: OFF

Move

008@

Video Label

Tilt Correction: 0

Language: English

l&9

Enhanced: OFF

Demo

Select

---

G3

--:--AM

EnrJ m

‘Set the clock 0;

iour

TV and
program scheduled viewing using
Timer 1 and Timer 2.

Program your channels, label
video inputs, select menu
languages, or run a demo of the
menus.

Set

basic

s&&&

for

your

TV.

Using

This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting

your TV.

To access a menu

1

Press W% to display the on-screen menu.
Use Q or o to highlight the desired menu, then press

2

3

Use the 4 or + buttons to highlight the desired option, then press

4

Press Q to complete the adjustment.
Press “g to exit the menu.

5

the

Menus

Q.

m.

22

Color Temp:

PictuG

Picture contrast

^. .^_.. “_ _“.

-

Brightness

Picture
adjustment

Color

Color saturation

Hue

Color tones

- ..“-_-~ -.

Sharpness

Picture detail

”. .

“.““... .“.“.“-“..

Color Temp

White intensity

adjustment

“._-..-.“-_^_“-..”

_._._._I__-__

VM

Velocity

Modulation

Press + to decrease

Press 0 to increase picture contrast.

_ ..^

Press + to darken the picture.
Press o to brighten the picture.

Press a to decrease color saturanon.
Press 0 to increase color saturation.

Press a to increase the red tones.
Press 0 to increase the green tones.

__

Press + to soften the picture.
Press o to sharpen the picture.

.Cool: Gives the white

Neutral:

Warm:

Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, clean
edge. Select from one of the following options:

”

._._,

--. __. _._“...“_ _.

Gives the white colors a neutral tint.

Gives the white colors a red tint.

“-_I ^,_____._

&ture

contrast.

_ _ ._., _I_ ,. ” _ _. _ ._

.._-- “I _lll.. .^-~--“~---~

“-__”

co&s abhte

-.._

--.__-

tint.

High, LOW,

._- --. ..-- -

OFF.

23

Using the Audio

Steady Sound.

Effect: OFF
MTS: Stereo
Speaker: ON
Audio Out: Variable

3%

Menu

Treb,e

Bass

Balance

.-- --.~-

-..-.-.--_-.-

Steady Sound

Stabilizes volume

Effect

Press 0 to decrease’the higher pitched sound.
Press 0 to increase the higher pitched sound.

Press 0 to decrease the lower pitched sound.
Press 0 to increase the lower pitched sound.

Press 4

to’emphasize the left speaker sound.

Press Q to emphasize the right speaker sound.
KV-27FV17 only

Press 0 or 0 to select one of the following options:

ON:

channels.

OFF:

Press Q or u to select one of the following options:

OFF:

SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for
stereo audio signals (KV-27FV17 only).

Simulated:

(KV-27FV17 only).

Surround:

programs (KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17
only).

.

..“.,

.-.

____

Select to stabilize the volume when changing

Select to turn Steady Sound off.

Normal stereo or mono reception.

Add a surround-like effect to mono programs

Simulates theater quality sound for stereo

-.,- “.^._.

“,._ ,- “.^ “..

.

I_

”

.._ “..-.^-I_ I .._

““““:’ ;,?i’“.-: i ;g;;-;;:

..,

.”

.“^

24

^..

MTS

Multi-Channel

sound

Speaker

Custom selection

of

audio output

source

Audio Out

Use to control the

TV‘,,

volume

through a stereo

%ter&:

Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

Mono:
Auto-SAP:

Second Audio Program

Ofi:

or without a separate stereo system.

OFF:

TV’s sound only through external audio system speakers.

Use Audio Out ‘only when you have’an external audio

system connected to your TV

Variable:

Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.

Select to have the TV automatically switch to a

Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with

Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the

Adjust the volume through your TV

Fixed:

Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo.

_^ .” ,. . ._.

.._^ ,..._ “.. ,. .-.- _--..

(SAP) when a signal is received.

.

_-

-

.-

25

Using the Channel Setup

Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label

I

Menu

Favorite

Channel

Quick access

to favorite

channels

Cable

.~~

With the Favorite Channel menu open:

1

Press a to select.

2

Use the 0 or 9 buttons to select Auto or Manual.
When Auto is selected, the last seven channels

accessed by the

3

When in Manual, press

(l-7) where you want to set a favorite channel. Then
press

m.

4

Using the 0 or 9 buttons, select the desired channel.

5 Press m to change to the channel entered. Press

to exit.

ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV

cable.

OFF:

Select if you are using a TV antenna.

~--~

@-@

buttons will appear.

+

then 0 to select the position

--... - __.. -.-_--.-~

“s

26

Channel

Channel
Skip/Add

Channel

..

Label

Label up to 40
channels with
their call letters

Fix

‘2-s:

Select ‘when vou want to control all channel selection
through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel
(usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote

control for channel selection.

Video 1:

connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you
want your TV fixed to it.

AUX

change channels using a cable box, VCR or satellite
receiver and you’ve connected it to the AUX input.

l.“, .--I-. -.

Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV.
It will cycle through all available channels and program
any receivable channels.

‘Use this feature after

unwanted channels or add new ones.

1

2

With’the Channel

1

2 Press m to activate the channel.
3

Press 9 then press m to highlight the label field.

4

press B to activate.

Select from available video inputs when you have

2-6: Use this setting instead of the 2-6 if you want to

.._--.” ” . .-. -”

Use the
the channel.
Press m to Skip or Add (only one option will be
available).

Press Q, then press 4 or 9 until you reach the desired
channel number.

Press 0 or 9 to display the first call letter or number of
the caption and press a to select it. When finished,

@-a

_-- -.._.

. . .

..--....

you run Auto

buttons or the

“.

iabel

window

. . . . . -__ .“- __-_.”

l&&am to Sk&

[CH+/-]

&en:

buttons to select

~”

27

Parental Control

The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what
their children watch on television. This section shows you the different
rating systems available and how to set your TV’s rating limit.

Overview

Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be

ready to set your TV’s rating limit.

of

the Ratings

TV Ratings

The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and
content-based.

Content

Age

.”

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G

. .

-.-,

TV-PG

Age

ss a to block rating

Defined as

All children
Directed to older children
General audience

Pare&al Guid&e

suggested

P&-&ts

cautioned

Make

Audience

D:-

D:- L:-

Str&gly

only

L:- s:-

L: - s: - v:

v:-

S:-

V:

-

-

1

Contents Defined as

Fi

D

L

S

V

Fantasy Violence
Suggestive

dialogue

bStrckg language

Sexuai situations

Violence

28

Movie Ratings

(U.S. models only)

This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on
prime cable channels.

Rating Defined as
G

PG

PG-13

R Restricted

NC-17

X

General audience
Parental

Guidance
suggested

Parents strongly
cautioned

No one 17
under admitted

Adult audience
only

&d

Movie Ratings

Press to block rating

Unrated

(U.S. models only)

You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not
rated.

Allow

Block

Allows all

unrated programs

Bioc& ii1 mr;ted.,

programming

Movie Ratings

Unrated: Allow

Press a to set Movie

29

English Ratings

(Canadian models only)

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.

~~_-_“-----“__-

Rating Defined as
C

“-” l-“-..“-_“-.-_l --“”

C8+
_l_...ll ^- .-__ l____-...----_“-

G

PG

___-_- .~ -_-. --~__--“.-

14+

,.

18+

~I_

Children

--

._-.

..__

Children 8 years and

older

-_

.._ -

General
programming

Parental Guidance

Viewers 14 and older
Adult programming

-_----

_-__. I._-_

C8+: -

G:

-

PG:

­14+: ­18+: -

Press a to block rating

_

Move

LBZ@@

Select

a

End

French Ratings

(Canadian models only)

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.

Rating

..-_.. __-.--.---__--. ” ._. ““^..--“- “-

G

8 a&+

ii’

ans+

i6

ans+

18”
ans+

Defined as

General

‘Not recommended

for younger children
No;’

&ioGended

for children under
age 13

Not recommended’

for ages under 16

‘This program is

restricted to adults

French Rating

G:
8 ans+:

13 ans+:
16 ans+:

; i{&o

End

-

-

-

“lo;:,::

6%

0

U.S.A. Ratings

(Canadian models only)

For programs from the United States, see “TV Ratings” on

page 28.

Using the Parental Control

Password:

Use [O-Q] buttons to enter

new password

Move

@lBBB

Select

I23

&

Menu

End

68

In the Parental Control && menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit
password for any further access into Parental Control.

1

Press m, then use the

2

Confirm your password by entering it again.

@-@

buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

Once your password is set correctly, the next Parental Control menu
appears.

31

Setting the rating

You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.

Press

m

to change

1

Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use

one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating
selections: Child, Youth, or Young Adult.

2

Use the 6 or Q buttons to select the desired rating, and press

m.

m.

Rating

I.

.

Child

youth

._

io;ng

Adult ”

&stGm

OFF

iV

will

aliow

a maximum rating of:

TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), G (Canadian models

onb9

hW’&

PG

(Uk. modeis

TV-14; F’G-i3 (6.S: &ode& o’&), 14+

--’

only)

Select to set more restrictive ratings, (see next section)
No rating limit

only), kG (Canadian models only)

(Canadian models

Using the Custom menu

Before setting Custom ratings, see pages 28-30, “Overview of the
Ratings,” for a description of the available rating systems.

Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. See
page 29 for U.S. models and page 30 for Canadian models for more
information.

32

Changing your password

1

Use the 6 or 9 buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and

press

a.

2

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Using the Parental Control Menu” on
page 31.

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

D

Press ENr, then use the

@-a

buttons to enter your password.

33

Using

the

Timer @ Menu

Timer 1: Set
Timer 2: Set

Current Time
Daylight Saving: OFF

-----------

Current

Time

----

--------.-_-

Timer 1 and
Timer 2

Scheduled

viewing

----.-.~--

--“-..-------

With the menu open:
1

Press 6 or 9 to select the current time, then press

(If you are in Daylight Saving time, be sure to set

Daylight Saving to “ON”).

2

Press 0 or 9 to enter the current time, then press

3 Press “g to exit the menu.

““- -.-- --.

With the menu open, set cursor on Timer 1 or Timer 2:

1

Press 0 or 9 to select Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press

2

Press 6 or 9 to enter your time and channel of
preference, then press

3 Press MS to exit the menu.

~~.I_

Daylight OFF:

Saving ON:

.._. -.-.- --_---__-

-----

Select in fall at the end of Daylight Saving.

Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Saving.

-_-.-

.^.__ .-“.l.-..” -.. ..“.. _-.,

m.

--_---__-.--

,__.

__._ -

. _._...

._.__

“-^_,- .,,I... -

.,_-__,-_^__

m.

m.

“. ..__” .._

Q.

34

Using

the

Setup

Video Label

Tilt Correction: 0

Language: English

16:9

I@&

Menu

Enhanced: OFF

--“..-l .._ --._

.--. -“...-__---~ -.---

Caption
Vision

Closed-

Captioning

Video Label

Label

connected

equipment

,,..

. .

_““” “.

Tilt Correction

knguage

169 “’ ”

Enhanced

tierno

Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
Press o or 9 to select one of the following options:

OFF:

Turns off Caption Vision.

Ccl,

2,3,4:

program.

TXTl

,2,3,4:

XDS

(Extended Data Services): Displays information about

the network and current program, if available.
Allows you to label the audio/video equipment you have

connected to the TV so you can identify them when in the
Display mode.
With the Video Label window open:

1

Press o or 9 to access the input you want to label and
press

a.

2

Press 6 or + to choose a label and press

Press 9 or o to correct any tilt of the picture by -5 and +5.
Press m to activate.

Select to
Use the 0 or + buttons, select the desired language and press

Q.

Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources
such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode).

Select to perform a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

display

.

~----

Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a

Displays network/station information.

all menus’ in your language of choice. ”

.-.-.---“.--.~-

m.

35

Using the Basic &I Menu

Basic Menu

Picture

Caption Vision: OFF

Effect: OFF

Advanced Menu

Pictbre

Picture contrast

Caption
Vision

Closed-

Captioning

iffect

Advanced
Menu

Move

mlij

Select E3

End

f&

Press 0 to decrease picture contrast.

Press 0 to increase picture contrast.
Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

‘.

programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

Press o or cf to select one of the following options:

OFF:

Caption Vision is not activated.

Ccl,

2,3,4:

Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a

program.

TXTl

,2,3,4:

XDS

(Extended Data Services): Displays information about

Displays network/station information.

the network and current program, if available.
Press o or Q to select one of the following options:

OFF:

Normal stereo or mono reception.

SRS:

Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo

audio signals (KV-27FV17 only).

Simulated:

Add a surround-like effect to mono programs

(KV-27FV17 only).

Surround:

Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs

(KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 only).

Select to return to the main menus.

36

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony
video equipment.

1 Press 0 .

2
3

CODE SET

Press

Use the
chart.

“‘ED

@-a

or

sATfl

(FUNCTION).

buttons to key in the code number from the following

4 Press

ENr.

VCR codes

Sony

Admiral

(M.Ward)
Aiwa

Audio Dynamic

Briksonic

,. _ _

dC3llOll

Citizen

dr&

Criterion’

Cu;tis.Mathis “’

Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher
Funai
General Electric
Go Video

Goldstar

Hitachi

Insiant Replay

301,302,303

327

338,344
314,337
319,317
309,308 "
332
302,332

‘-

315

304,338,309 "- "
341,312,309
314,336,337

304
319,

320,316,317,

318,341
330,335
338

329,304,309
322,339,340

332

306,304,305,338

_, _

309,308

-

JCPenney

JvC

Kenwood
LX1

(Sears)
Magnavox

Marantz
Mar&

_ “.

Memorex
Minolta
Mi&bish$M&

Multitech
NEC
Olympic
Optimus

Panasonic

Pentax

Philco
Philips
Pioneer

Quasar

RCA/l=‘ROS?AN

I

309,305,304,330,314,

336,337

314,336,337,345,346,

347

314,336,332,337
332,365,330,335,338

..-

_.__...

308,309,310
314,336,337

“”

332

,- -

309,335

_

305,304

"-

323,324,325,326

"

.

325,338,321
314,336,337

309,308
327

308,309,306,307

305,304
308,309
308,309,

jl0

308

3&,309,306

_ _

.

304,305,308,309,31i,

.^

312,313,310,329

~'

'-

-

37

VCR codes

-^-” “.--.^ _

Realistic

~.-“”
Samsung

SanSUi 314

~-“__”

Sanyo

-.-._--

Scott

Sharp

.I” .“l”

Shintom

Signature 2000

(M.Ward)

.” ._.. .”
sv2000

iJ&llii,

.-” .“._-.-~--_-.

”

309,330,
324,338

--l-----..-.
322,313,321

..- -,.--.-_ II .-,

330,335

.___ --.--

312,313,321,335,
323,324,325,326

327,328
315
338,327

338

308,309,338,310

Cable box codes

--~-

Sony

” I

. _ __ ”

HamIin/Regal

Jerrold/G. I.

._ “.-“. .”

Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta

_.. -_..-“-.” ..--..

Tocom

---..l_”

Zenith

.l-,--.-_.” .-.I .- _

230

222,223,224,225,226
201,202,203,204,205,

206,207,208,218
ii7,228,229
219,220,221
214,i15 ” ”
io9, ilO,

216,

iii

_-“-” -__”

212,213

Las&&Player codes

$28,335,

_.... - -

_

-.--

^

.

.-..-_

Symphonic

-_

_..

.

Tashiro 332

__- I... _. .-. ., ” _ - _ _

Tahmg

Teat

^^...

.-.-I. I ._ .“.

Technics

Toshiba
Wards
Yamaha

Zenith 331

..-..-_ ,.-

.

.._ - --.. ._ .._, .-. ^.

Satellite receiver codes

-.

I_ ._..__. _.. ,..^. _ ,_-__

Sony

General Electric 802
Hitachi 805

Hughes

PaiasOnic
RC~~PROSCAN

Toshiba

802,808’

DVD codes

338

-.
314,336,337
314,336,338,337.

309,308

31i,

311

327,328,335,331,332
3i4,330,3%,

801 (preset code for
remote control

so4
803

806,807’

337

__ ._

_.

_

Sony

” ““. “.-...““.”

Panasonic ” 704,710
Pioneer 702

.“- ._.. “..

DBS codes

---

-.-.. -.. .^ ^

DIRECTV 809

.

Echostar/Dish 810
Network

. .

701

.

38

Sony

JVC

Mitsubishi
Onkyo 762

-_-.^ ,__ -

Oritron 759
Panasonic

Philips/

Magnavox
Pioneer

--” “^.

RCA 755

,-I_-_I-

Samsung/Hitachi 758

_ _- .-I..II -. -.. I - _ ._

Toshiba 754

-.~__--l

Zenith 760

.---.--“_-“ll.“..-._-.~----

”

.

751
756
761

--_,- _-..-.._-. ,-__-

753..

757

752

.-. ._.-...-. -.” _.

_..-..

--.l..-“I ..I..._.._ I... -.I

_._.. -_---.

”

.-,--- ..----..-

-.------....--.-

,_., ^_._

”

.“” _.

_..__..__

-

Operating a VCR

Press

“CWWD

@:@--

gg

_

b

n

44 or H

II

^.“_

”

iand b

at the same time

,._

TV-

+o

Operating a DVD

Press

_ ,.

“CWDVD

TO

Power on the VCR

Select ch&meis directly

Change channels

Pla)vi&o;ape

-.

”

stop
Search forward or backward

Pause

_Record

.,

‘Change between VCR and TV inpUts

TO

PowerontheDVD--

.^ I

.

.,^

-,-_

-

”

..“.

“.

‘-

&Y-l!

gg

b

n

---. -.” _...-.--_.. ._.._......”

II

“. _ ..^. -. ._.. -... ._ _ .._ ,,_.

4,9o,+,

0

MENU

Select chapters directly

.

Se&h

chapters forward or backward

Play DVD
stop

_-.. -._

Pause

Move the cursor in the menu

Display the DVDmenu

_-

^““-_ _. _“_ .,._ ._ ._... _--_- -__ _ .,_-__

.-.I

. _ ._

_“._,

._- ..^___^_ -l_

.._._.

- .-.- _ _.-“^ -..- _._.-

__l- __., “.” ““..“--_.

___

39

Operating a laser Disc

Press

VC&WD

..”

&

“.^ _.

b

---_. __-.-_.

n

II

_ I. .._ .I

. .

“.^. -.------

To

Poke;

_

Search

.“. .”

Play disc
stop

Pause

on the

ikei

cha$ers’for&ard

,.

..,. _ “..

disc

or

backward

,”

.

40

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

No picture, no

sound

Poor &

no

picture, good
sound

Good picture,

no sound

No color
No signai

_

Dotted lines or
stripes

Doudle images

or ghosts
Cannot rkceive

higher number
channels(UHF)
when using an
antenna

Make sure the power cord is’plugged m.

Q
cl

If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more
than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the
power cord to restore the TV If the problem continues,
call your local service center.

Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV,

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to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO

(page 15).

Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly

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into the remote control (page 2).
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.

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Adjust

l%ture’m‘the

Adjust Brightness in the Video menu (page 23).
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Press

MBG

so that

screen (page 15).

Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to

Auto-SAP (page 25).

cl

Adjust Color in the Video menu (page 23).
Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu

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(page

26).

Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Make sure the channel selected is currently

broadcasting.

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Adjust the antenna.

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Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.

Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service
provider.

Make sure Cable is set to OFF in’ the Channel Setup
menu (page 26).

Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 17).

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Video menu (page 23).

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does not

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Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup
menu (page 26).

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Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 17).

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Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).

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Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

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channels with
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control

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access
other menus
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static

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TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using
another device to change channels.

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If you are using another device to control channels, be
sure the FUNCTION button for that device has been
pressed. For example, if you’re using your VCR to
control channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD
FUNCTION buttons (page 15).

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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.

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In the password screen; enter the following master
password: 4357. After using the master password, you
must create a new password; it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked channels.

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have access to the other menus, use the
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Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have

inadvertently pressed the VCR/DVD

button, which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode

(page 15).

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Be sure your w”mdo& picture is set to a video source/
channel that has a program airing.

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You may be tuned to a video input with nothing

connected to it. Try cycling through your video inputs
using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with the red
dot (page 18).

PIP is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input.
you have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver

to the AUX input on the TV, it will not show in the

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small window picture.

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both may be set to the same channel. Try changing
channels in either the main picture or the window
picture (pages 18-19).

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Your TV may be set up to select all your channels
through a cable box. The cable box will only
unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the
PIP feature. If possible, run a direct cable to the VHF/
UHF jack on your TV This will only work if your cable
system provides an unscrambled signal (page 5).

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You can use the front Audio/Video panel controls to

access the menu. Press “g to open the menu. Use the

@

or @ buttons on the front Audio/Video panel
instead of the 9 or 9 buttons on the remote control.
Use the @ button on the front Audio/Video panel
instead of the a, 0, and Q buttons on the remote
control. Press “z again when the setting or
adjustment is complete. Contact your nearest Sony
dealer to order a replacement.

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Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Teievision system

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Power reauirements

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Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13,

KV-32FS13)
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Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured
diagonally
Actual tube size: 29 inches (736 mm) measured
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3 video, 3 audio

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1 RF input (KV-27FS13)

2 RF inputs

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180 W in use (KV-27FS17)
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Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured
diagonally
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3 video, 3 audio
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2 RF inputs

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2 RF inputs

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Index

16:9

Enhanced 35

A

Advanced Menu 36
Audio s Menu 24
Audio Out 25
Auto Program
Auto-SAP 25

B

Balance 24
Basic & Menu 36
Bass 24
Battery Installation 2
Brightness 23

C

Cable 26
Caption Vision 35, 36
Channel Label 27
Channel Fix 2 7
Channel Setup
Channel Skip /Add 2 7

Color 23
Color Temp 23
Connections

Cable and antenna 3
Cable Box and Cable 5
Cable Box and TV 4
Connecting a Camcorder 11
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecting an Audio

System 12

Connecting Two VCRs

for Tape Editing 13
TV and VCR 6
TV and Satellite Receiver 9
TV, Satellite Receiver, and

VCR

TV, VCR, and Cable Box 7

Current Time 34

10

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Menu 26

11

D

Daylight Saving 34
Demo 35
DISPLAY 15

E

Effect 24, 36

OFF

24,36

Simulated 24, 36
SRS

24,36

Surround

24,36

F

Favorite Channel 26

H

Hue 23

1

Language 35

M

Menus

Audio s 24

Basic & 36
Channel Setup ,@ 26
Parental Control &3
Setup m 35
Timer 6 34

Video m 23

Mode 23

Vivid 23
Standard 23
Sports 23

Movie 23
Mono 2 5

MT3

25

Auto-SAP 2 5

Mono 2 5

Stereo 25

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Overview of the Ratings 28

1

P

Parental Control 28

Parental Control & Menu 3
Picture 23
Picture in Picture (PIP) 18
Programming the

Remote Control 37

R

Remote Control 14
Ratings

English Ratings 30
French Ratings 30
Movie Ratings 29
TV Ratings 28
Unrated 29

U.S.A. Ratings 30

5

Setup Menu 35
Sharpness 23
SLEEP 15
Speaker 25
Specifications 44
Steady Sound 24
Stereo 2 5

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Timer @ Menu 34
Timer 1 and Timer 2 34
Treble 24

Troubleshooting 4
TV Features 1
Tilt Correction 35

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Video m Menu 23
Video Label 35
VM 23

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equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
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