Sony KV-32FV27, KV-36FV27 Operating Instruction

4-081-775-22

Operating Instructions

KV-32FV27 KV-36FV27

WARNING

T o reduce the risk of 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: 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, MATCH WIDE BL A D E OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast funct ions 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 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

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 interference 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.

Safety

❑

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

❑ The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into 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 im mediately and ha ve i t checked by qual ified service personnel before operating it further.

Installing

❑

T o prevent internal heat buildup, 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.

❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with

hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks. Doing so could cause damage t o the TV

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product models meets

NERGY STAR guidelines

the E for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

the SRS symbol (z) are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and

BBE symbol are tra demarks of BBE Sound, Inc . FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

The SRS (z) (SOUND RE TRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. The word “SRS” and

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

About this Manual

This manual is for models KV-32FV27 and KV-36FV27. The menu and illustrations shown are for model KV-36FV27 to show the maximum features available. Differences in operation will be indicated in the text, for example, “For KV-36FV27 only.”

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep thi s 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

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

Use

Pow er S our ces

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.

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 pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

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 still fails 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.

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding-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.

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 being 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.

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.

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.

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.

Installation

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, 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. 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.

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 b e 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.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the pr ecautions 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 SY ST EM, 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.

Service

Damage Requiring Servic e

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

❑ When the power cord or plug

is 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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Electrical wire equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused f or lo ng 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-l ine surges.

❑ When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it

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 specif ied b y 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

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview................................................................1

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2

Package Contents..................................................3

Using the Remote Control...................................3

Installing the TV

Overview................................................................7

TV Controls and Connectors...............................8

Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable

or Antenna)..................................................10

Connecting a VCR and Cable....................... .... .14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box................... .15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing.........18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver........................ .19

Connecting a Satellite Receiver wi th a VCR...20

Connecting an Audio Receiver.........................22

Connecting a DVD Player with

Component Video Connectors..................23

Connecting a DVD Player with

A/V Connectors..........................................24

Connecting a Camcorder........................... ........25

Using the CONTROL S Feature........................26

Setting Up the TV Automatically.....................27

Using the Features

Overview..............................................................29

Using Favorite Channels....................................30

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ...........................31

Using Wireless Headphones.............................34

Using the Menus

Overview..............................................................37

Using the Video Menu ......................................38

Using the Audio Menu .....................................40

Using the Channel Menu..................................42

Using the Parent Menu .....................................44

Using the Timer Menu......................................47

Using the Setup Menu.......................................48

Using the Basic Menu........................................50

Other Information

Overview..............................................................51

Programming the Remote Control................... 52

Operating Other Components with Your TV

Remote Control...........................................54

Troubleshooting..................................................56

Specifications.......................................................58

Index.....................................................................61

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features.

Topic Page

Presenting the FD Trinitron We ga 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail.

You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately . The first thing you probably will notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image deta il not only at the screen center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright, clear picture from any location in a room.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for widescreen” sources, including selected DVDs.

❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens

picture definition.

❑ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

❑ Component V ideo Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

player connections.

❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

❑ Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you to watch two

programs at once.

❑ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel.

❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs

without disturbing anyone el se.

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Package Contents

Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control, a pair of wireless headphones, and three AA batteries (two for the remote control, one for the headphones). These items are all you need to set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration.

Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them. If you want to set up special configurations, you may need to buy extra cables or connectors. It is best to ensure that you have all needed materials on hand before beginning a special-connection project.

Using the Remote Control

The remote control is the primary mechanism for controlling your TV . Handle the remote control with care; avoid dropping it, getting it wet, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –

on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever

you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Descriptions The POWER button on the remote control (no. 13 in the illustration

below) activates both the remote control and the TV.

Outside Panel

Button Description

1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

2 3

5 6

8 9

2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may

3 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes

qg qh

4 DISPLAY Press once to display the current time and channel label (if

5 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The

6 Turns the headphones on/off.

restore the sound.

not work with older Sony equipment.)

(15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep feature is set, press once to view remaining time

set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display off. See page 47 for details on setting the time.

TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.

RM-Y182

To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CH- button.

7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to step thr ough the available vi deo pictur e

8 TV/SAT Switches between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs when in

modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. Also available in the Video menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on page 38.

SAT FUNCTION mode. Provides quick access for changing available audio settings. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 40.

9 MENU Press to display the TV on-screen menu. Press again to exit

from the menus.

q; VOL +/- Adjusts the volume. qa Joystick allows for movement of the on-screen cursor.

Pressing down on the center of the joystick selects the item.

qs CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non-

Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

qd POWER buttons

(GREEN)

Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

qf FUNCTION

buttons

Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating.

3 4

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Description

qg TV/VIDEO

Cycles through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs:

TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4

qh ANT Changes between the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. qj 0 – 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after 2

seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.

qk SWAP Switches the position of the main picture with the window

picture.

ql Turns on/off PIP. For details, see “Using Picture in Picture

(PIP)” on page 31.

w; GUIDE Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna. wa CH +/- Scan through channels. ws RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory

defaults.

wd Use to switch control for connected video equipment. You

AV 1 2 3 DVD

can program one video source for each swi tch po sition. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

Inside Panel

1 TV/VCR Switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a

non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

2 m Rewind

REC Record (press the blank button – above, left – at the same

time)

M Fast-forward N Play

x Stop

X Pause (Press again to resume normal playback)

3 DVD MENU Displays the DVD’s menu.

4 TITL E Displays the DVD’s Title menu.

5 AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the

window picture.

6 POSITION Moves the location of the PIP window picture. 7 MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options:

Stereo, Auto-SAP, Mono.

8 FREEZE Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture.

9 CH +/– Changes the channel in the PIP window picture. q; TV/VIDEO The PIP window picture, cycles through the video equipment

connected to your TV’s video inputs: TV, VI DEO 1, VIDE O 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4. Thi s allows you to select different sources for the

PIP display.

Installing the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

Topic Page

TV Controls and Connectors 8 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) 10 Connecting a VCR and Cable 14 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 18 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 19 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 20 Connecting an Audio Receiver 22 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video

Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 24 Connecting a Camcorder 25 Using the CONTROL S Feature 26 Setting Up the TV Autom atically 27

Note About the AC Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder . Gently slide the cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two lower hooks.

You can detach the cord from this hook

Do not remove the cord from the hooks.

AC Power cord

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TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu Controls

TV Rear Panel

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the

MENU button brings

up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.

Model KV-36FV27

Back Panel Descriptions

Connection Description

1AUX Allows y ou to view local and cable channels i f your c able

provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP.

2TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV

to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box) and normal c able channels (CATV). Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when needing to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels.

3VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF /U H F ant e nn a or cable.

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Connection Description

4S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the V ideo IN jack.

5MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.

When two VCRs are connected (see page 18), you can use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.

6AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO

Connects to the audio and video OU T jacks on your VCR or other video component. A third video input (VIDEO

2) is located on the front panel of the TV. The Audio and Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack.

7AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX) L (MONO)/R

Connects to the left a nd ri ght a udio inputs of your audio or video component. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system .

8CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote

control signals (via wire) to other Sony infraredcontrolled audio or video component s.

B, PR, L, R Connects to your DV D pla ye r’s or Digital Set- top box’s

9Y, P

component video (Y, P

B, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.

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Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna)

Connecting Directly to Cable or to an Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home.

Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable: VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector

Other homes may have both: VHF and UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

U/V Mixer

(not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

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Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find

this set-up convenient.

CATV cable

(No connection to TO CONVERTER)

Antenna cable

To receive c h annels using an antenna, instead of using the CATV cable

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

1 S elect antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote

control. (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects antenna mode; pressing the button again selects cable mode.)

2 Turn the Cable to OFF (see page 42). 3 Perform the Auto Program function (see page 42).

Basic Cable Box Connections

Cable Box and Ca b le

This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if your cable TV company scrambles some ch an nel s, bu t not a ll of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), and you need to use a cable box.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels on your cable box

when the signal is scrambled.

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV

when the signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

❑ Use the PIP feature normally with the CATV input. ❑ Use the PIP feature partially with the cable box. (When you

switch the TV input to AUX — to use the cable box — the scrambled picture will display only in the main window. If you turn on the PIP, you will be able to see any of the regular channels in the PIP window, but you cannot SWAP the pictures between the main and PIP windows.)

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1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VH F/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box, eliminating the need for an external splitter.

3 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s AUX jack.

Cable box

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

To switch between channels from cable box and chann els from re gular cable

❑

Press the ANT button on the TV remote control. (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects the cable box; pressing the button again selects regul ar cable.)

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

OUT

TO CONVERTER

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

AUX

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

To use the cable box

Have your TV tuner set to channel 3 or 4 (as appropriate) and

❑

then use the cable box to switch channels.

To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box

❑

Program the remote control as necessary. (See “Programming the Remote Control ” on page 52.) Then use the remote control to switch cable box channels.

To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the VCR

❑

Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.) Then use the VCR buttons on the remote control to switch channels on the VCR.

To prevent the accidental switching of TV channels

When using the cable box, you need your TV to stay on a

❑

required channel (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. The Channel Fix feature is under the Channel menu. For details, see “Using the Channel Menu” on page 42.

Installing the TV

Cable Box only

Use this hookup if:

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all

signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video

equipment to your TV.

When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the PIP feature. If some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the hookup “Cable Box and Cable” on page 11 instead.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the

cable box’s IN jack.

2 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

OUT

Cable box

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Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box.

1 Connect th e C ATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

✍ If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO

cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will need audio cables for sound.

CATV

Coaxial cable

VCR

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if:

❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore need to use a cable box, and

❑ You want to use the PIP feature.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the TV remote control to change cable box channels when the

signal is scrambled.

❑ Use the TV remote control to change TV channels when the

signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

❑ Use the PIP feature. ❑ Record both regular CATV and scrambled channels.

To connect a cable box and a VCR, you will need:

❑ A small, inexpensive device known as a splitter. ❑ Three coaxial cables. ❑ Either a combination audio/video cable, or an S VIDEO cable

and audio cables.

1 Con nect th e CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Installing the TV

2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the two output jacks of the

splitter to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the other output jack of the splitter

to the input jack of the cable box.

4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the output jack of the cable box to

the input jack of the VCR.

5 Use the vid e o line (yellow) of a combination audio/video (A/V)

cable to connect the video output jack of the VCR to the video input jack of the TV.

✍ If the VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO cable to improve

picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the combination A/V cable with the S VIDEO cable. You will still need audio cables for sound.

Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output channels of the VCR to the respective input channels on the TV.

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