Sony KV-32V25, KV-32S35, KV-32S25, KV-27V35 Owner’s Manual

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-27S25
KV-27S35

KV-27V25
KV-2 7V3 5
KV-29RS25
KV-29RS25C
KV-29V35C
KV-29V65M
KV-29V75M
KV-32S25

KV-32S35

KV-32 TW25

KV-32 V25
KV-32 V35
KV-34V35C

KV-35V35

KV-35V45

KV-35V75

_1996 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or

moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

A'I-rENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

CAUTION : Iu _/LUUL, L ittL tiL_F, Ut LLL:L;I HIC bROOK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO ABRIR

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• Unplug ti_c l V trom the \vdll uutlet it you ,u e not going t_
use it for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it

out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied leaflet
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS."

Installing

• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.

• Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

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. These

types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they
are the result of misuse.

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.

I lu_, >) mbol is intcllded to alert the u_cl 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 shoe k, do not use thib polarized AC plug with
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can

be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions
Safety

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-29RS25C/
29V35C/34 V35C).

• Operate the TV only on 220 V AC (KV-29RS25C/29V35C/

34V35C only).

• 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 (except KV-29RS25C/29V35C/34V35C).

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug
the TV and have it checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

2

expressly approved in this manual could void your

I ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

authority to operate this equipment.

This document is for the remote commander RM-Y136/Y137.
MODEL: KV-27S25 / 27S35 / 27V25/ 27V35 / 29 RS25 / 29RS25C /

29V35C/29V65M/29V75M/32S25/32S35/32TW25/
32V25/32V35/34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75

Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.

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.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the IV.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to

them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No.
Serial No.

4 Welcome!
4 Checking your model nmnber

Getting Started

5 Step 1: Hookup

12 Step 2: Installing the glass door and adjusting the

shelf

14 Step 3: Setting up the remote commander
15 Step 4: Setting up the TV automatically

(AUTO SET UP)

18 Changing the menu language
18 Adjusting the tilt of the picture (TILT CORRECTION)

Operations

19 Watching the TV

21 Watching two programs at a tilne--l'll'

22 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
23 Selecting the video mode (VIDEO)
24 Adjusting picture brightness automatically

(LIGHTSENSOR)

24 Adjusting the sound (AUDIO)
25 Using audio effect (EFFECT)
26 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (MTS)
27 Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER)
27 Setting audio out (AUDIOOUT)
28 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING)
28 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET)
29 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (ON/Ot+

TIMER)

30 Customizing the channel names (CHANNEL CAPTION)
31 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)

31 Setting your favorite channels (FAVORITE CHANNEL)

32 Setting video labels (VIDEO LABEL)

33 Setting Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION)
34 Operating video equipment
36 Operating a cable box or DBS receiver

Additional Information

37 Troubleshooting

38 Specifications

Back cover Index

Tile captiol_s in parentheses indicate menu name_.

Jhank yt)u lor purchasing the 5ony lrinitron Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:

• On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality,
sound, and other settings.

• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) that allows you to watch
another TV channel, video or cable image as a
window picture.

• Surround system that simulates the sound quality of
a concert hall or movie theater (KV-27S25/27S35/

29RS25/29RS25C/32S25/32S35/32TW25 only).

• SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) that allows

you to receive realistic sound that recaptures audio

"clues" originally present but masked in the
recording process so that the action seems to
happen all around you (KV-27V25/27V35/29V35C/

29V65M/29V75M/32 V25/32 V35/34V35C/35V35/
35V45/35V75 only).

• LightSensor TM that automatically adjusts the

brightness of the picture (KV-27V25/27V35/29V35C/

29V65M/29V75M/32 V25/32 V35/34V35C/35V35/
35V45/35V75 only).

• S-Link TM that allows you to automatically change
the TV's input mode, turn on the VCR, and play a
tape by just pressing the VCR's play button

(KV-27V25/27V35[29V35C/29V65M/29V75M/32V25/
32V35/34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75 only). This

feature is originally designed by Sony.

The instructions in this manual are tor the eighteen
models listed below. Before you start reading, check
your model number by looking at the rear of your TV.

The KV-27S25 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly

indicated in the text, for example, "KV-27S25 only."

Instructions in this manual are based on the remote
commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if
they have the same name as those on the remote

commander.

Feature packages

Model

number

KV-27S25 •
KV-27S35 "
KV-27V25 • *
KV-27V35 • •

KV-29RS25 •
KV-29RS25C •

KV-29V35C • •
KV-29V65M • •
KV-29V75M " •
KV-32S25 •
KV-32S35 •
KV-32TW25 •
KV-32V25 • •
KV-32V35 " •
KV-34V35C • "
KV-35V35 • • •

KV-35V45 * • °
KV-35V75 • • °

4

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Getting Started

Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system without a VCR

If your cable company requires you to connect a ,able
box, make the connection as follows:

Cable or antenna

(Rear of TV)

Cable

VHF/UHF

Although you JLdllLlbCeither an indoor o1 outdoor
antenna with your TV, we recommend that you
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
better picture quality.

How to connect different types of
cables

The illustrations below show examples of connecting
cables to the TV directly.

A

• VHF only
or

• VHF/UHF
or

• Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

B

•"VHFUHForOrOnlYonly300-ohm twin lead| cab _VHF/UHF

• VHF/UHF Antenna connector

C 75-ohm coaxial cable

• VHF __.,,_ -,,-_

and __HF

EAC-66 U/V mixer

-Jl (not supplied)

--J

• UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable

Notes

• Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.

• If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37.

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

(Rear of TV)

Cable box

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable

IN |

Cable box

Cable box and cable

• KV-27S35/27V35/29V35C/29V75M/32535/32V35/

34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75 only

(Rear of TV)

AUX

Cable box TO

7S-ohm coaxial

cable (not supplied)

CATV cable __

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
requiring a cable box* in addition to the normal cable

connection.

* The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.

Note

• You cannot watch the signal through AUX connector as a
window picture.

Cable and antenna

• KV-27S35/27V35/29V35C/29V75M/32S35/32V35/

34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75 only

(Rear of TV)

AUX

CATV cable __

TO

CONVERTER

Antenna cable

Note

• Do not COlUlect anything to the TO CONVERTER connector in
this case.

VHF/UHF

Getting Started 5

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

To connect your VCR to the TV, first check the model
number of your TV and select the corresponding

connection. For details on connection, see the
instruction manual of your VCR.

In order to operate PIP, a VCR must be connected to

your TV and turned on (KV-27S25/27V25/29RS25/

29RS25C/29V65M/32S25/32TW25/32V25 only).

Without a cable box

Antenna cable

VCR

Cable

I {_JOUT AUDIO VIDEO

Before making the connection, disconnect tile AC
power cords of the equipment to be connected.

After making these connections, you will be able to do
the following:

• View the playback of video tapes

• Record one TV program while viewing another
program

• Watch two TV programs at once using PIP

(Rear of TV)

VIDEO IN

1 2

v

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF_]_ @

S VIDEO - .@

VIDEO-- __

AUDIO

i

R--

AUDIO OUT

:@ (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Note

• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.

To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box

If your VCR has an S video output jack, make the
following connections.

Antenna cable VHF/UHF

VCR

Cable

I--_OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO]

VMC-810S1820S

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF

©

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

1

1

(Rear of TV)

VIDEO IN

1 2

_7

S VIDEO -

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX}

S VIDEO
AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

AU_

R--

@@--

1

RK-74A

6

Getting Started

(notsupplied)

With a cable box

(Rear of TV)

r_,0Eo,.

Antenna cable

[ [_OUT AUDIO VIDFO

_._lN UNE_

Splitter

Note

• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.

OUT__

To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box

VCR

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF

©

t

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

S VIDEO I_ I

VIDEOt ( _

AUtO i

I '

(Rear of TV)

VIDEO IN ]

I

IAUDIO OUT

(VAR/RX)

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

VIDEO (yellow)

Antenna cable

OUT

_'_

Splitter

Note

• Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)

signals. The S connection sends the two signals separately

preventing degradation, and gives better picture quality
compared to conventional connections.

OUT

VHF/UHF

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO I

VHF/UHF

©

1

YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)

1

l

RK-74A
(not supplied)

S VIDEO -

VIDEO

L

IMOtNO)

i

R

AUDIO-R (red)

-- AUDIO-L (white)

_ S VIDEO

Getting Started I

7

Connecting a DBS receiver

For connection details, see tile instruction man u,fl ol
the DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver.

To a TV

Cable or cable box

(Rear of IV)

[_VIDEO IN

DBS receiver

Antenna

Satellite
antenna

input

AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

Note

• You can use the S VIDEO jack or the composite video jack for
the video connection.

To a TV and VCR

Cable or cable box

DBS receiver

Antenna

Satellite
antenna

input

AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO [_ IN I

VHF/UHF I

I___1°ur ]

1

VHF/UHF

I.UDIO OUT

(VAR_FIX_

©-I-"

_ _ .

@i-0

I

_ IDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

(Rear of TV)

"VIDEO IN

VCR

VHF/UHF

©

VHF/UHF

SVIDEO

_]_)_F-type cable

UHF OUT (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

(VARfFIX)

I

--AUDIO-L (white)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

1

8

Getting Started

ZAUDIO-R (red)

VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting a camcorder

• KV-27V25/27V35/29V35C/29V65M/29V75M/32V25/

32V35/34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75 only

This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder
picture.

(Front of KV-32V35/34V35C/35V45/35V75)

VIDEO "_

(yellow) _

Video and

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

I

audio output¢_

Note

• To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the camcorder to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the
TV.

Connecting an audio system

AUDIO-R
(red)

AUDIO-L
(white)

(Front o| KV-27V25/27V35/29V3bL/
29V65M/29V75M/32V25/35V35)

VIDEO --_

(yellow) _

(red)

_ UDIO-R

AUDIO-L
(white)

When connecting audio equipment, see page 27 for
more information.

(Rear of TV)

VIDEO IN

1 2

_7

S VIDEO - -(_

VHF/UHF

(_,_t) - .

R--

AU,=O O

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT-L (white)

-3>

AUDIO OUT-R (red)

RK-74A (not supplied) ....

/_ Set the anlplifier's

A A functi°n to line input.

_ipet_ _ _

o111 1

L

Getting Started I

9

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT

• KV-27V25/27V35/29V35C/29V65M/29V75M/32V25/

32V35/34V35C/35V35/35V45/35V75 only

MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is

on the screen. (Rearof IV)

VCR (for playback)

I AUDIO VIDEO

[__ LINE

OUT

AUDIO-L (white) ---_-_

VIDEO (yellow) --_

t

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

[he above type of COlmection should only be used

when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and

from the line output of a second VCR.

Notes

• Do not change the input signal while editing through
MONITOR OUT, or the output signal will also change.

• You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback
and the composite video jack to connect a VCR for recording.

_UNK

OUT CONTROL S

AUO,O-R(red)--

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

• When connecting a single VCR to the TV, do ]lot connect tile
MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV to the VCR's line
input, while at the same time connecting from the TV's VIDEO

IN jacks to the VCR's line output, as shown below.

X (Rear of TV)

EO IN IT] [TIMONITOFI[

vc _

I %TI

VCR (for recording)

AUDIO VIDEO

Lt_t_fL"E

?

i

LIJLIJOUT I

Using the S-Link function

• KV-27V25127V35129V35CI29V65M/29V75M/32V251

32V35/34V35CI35V35135V45/35V75 only

The S-Link feature allows you to operate the TV and
VCR with the S-Link function in the following ways:

• When you press the VCR's play button, the TV's
input mode is automatically changed to video, and
the VCR starts playing a tape.

VCR

10

LINE

'" I@

I

LINE OUT_

Getting Started

AUDIO VIDEO

, VIDEO (yellow)

') @ I_UNK

AUD

Audio/video cable !_==

(not supplied)

S-LINK OUT

• When you press tile VCR's stop button, the IV
automatically returns to the previous input mode.

• You can turn off the TV and VCR together using the

SYSTEM OFF button (see page 35 for details).

Note

• The TV may malfunction if you connect the S-Link cable to tile

TV without connecting the other end of the cable to the VCR.

(Rear of TV)

IN

VIDEO 1 I _DEO 3

. --sv,oEO ol_auT.u7q

_(_)__ S-LINK _

OUT CONTROL S IN

II lllill

Connecting an AV receiver

Connect all optional AV receiver to tile VIDEO 1 IN
jacks at the rear of the TV.

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-R (red)

] IN

I

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

(Rear of KV-27V35

J_ !wDEO3 - S VIDEO _ W

__,05

i _ ...

OUT

.0_ iivA_x

@

-@-@

-@-@

-- AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)*

* (KV-27V35/29V35C/29V75M/32V35/34V35C/35V45i

35V75 only)

Make this connection if your TV has the TV OUT
jacks. When you connect an AV receiver to the TV
using the AV receiver's TV input jacks, it is

recommended to set VIDEO 1 IN's video label to

video output

Monitor _ _ Monitor audio

output

]_ o = .......... 'g_7

TVaudio _ _ _ TV video input

input

?

1

"RECEIVER" (see page 32 for details).

AV receiver

Getting Started 1 1

• KV-32TW25/35V75 only

Follow these instructions to install tile glass door and
adjust the shelf.

Installing the glass door

1

Check that the projection of the screw

through the hinge allows for proper

installation of the hinge to the glass door,
and then insert the bottom hinge O into

the hole located at the bottom, right side
of cabinet.

projection of this

f screw

2

Attach the top hinge O to the right side of
the glass door, tighten the screws snugly,

but do not overtighten. Attach the plate

pad O to the left side and push the plate O

over the plate pad.

Push here to close.

To open, push again.

Parts List

O Bottom hinge _ 1

0 Top hinge _ 1

0 Screw 4 x4 _ 4

O Plate pad _ 1

O Plate _ 1

Getting Started

12

3

Push the top, glass door hinge into the top,

right bushing and gently slide the glass
door into the bottom hinge. Adjust the

glass door until level, and tighten the hinge
screws.

Note

* The glass door is made of tempered glass. Although it is more

shock-resistant than ordinary glass, tempered glass may

shatter if it is dropped or receives a sudden shock.