Sony KV-32V36, KV-32TW26, KV-32S36, KV-32S26 Owner’s Manual

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-27S26 KV-29RS26 KV-32S26 KV-27S36 KV-29RS26C KV-32S36 KV-27V26 KV-29V36C KV-32TW26 KV-27V36 KV-29V66M KV-32V26

KV-29V76M KV-32V36

KV-34RS26C KV-35S26 KV-37RS26 KV-34V36C KV-35S36 KV-37V36M

KV-35V36 KV-35V76

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

ATI'ENTION

R_SQUEDE C_OC ELECTRIQUE,

NEPA$ OUVRIR

PRECAUClON

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NOABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE ItlSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE O)VER (OR BACKI.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER I;ERVICING 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 _:he presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVEHT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS

POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN

BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE,

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 program can cause the imprint of station Iogos 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 inaccordance with §15.119 of the

FCCrules.

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 broadcasterlcable 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 :he instructions, may cause harmful

inteference w;th 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 interf_.rence by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or rel.}cate the receiving antennas.

• increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the ecuipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician f_r help.

You are caution ad that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could v¢,id your authority to operate this equipment.

This document is ':or the remote conl:rol RM-Y136A/

Y137A. MODELS: KV-;!7SZ6, 27S36, 27V26, 27V36, 29RS26,

29R_26C, 29V36C, 29V66M, 29V76M, 32S26,

32S36, 32TW26, 32V26, 32V36, 34RS26C, 34V:36C, 35S26, 35S36, 35V36, 35V76, 37RS26,

37V36M

Remote Control

hi the instructions that follow, we will refer

tc_the buttons on llour remote control. Keep this flap un_dded and look to this page fcr reference.

SYSTEM OFF

(page 9 and 15)

DISPLAY

SLEEP

JUMP

_ TV/DBS

(page 20)

RESET

(page 19)

VOL +/-

CODE SET

(page 24)

MUTING

TV (POWER)

TV (FUNCTION)

PIP (page 16) TV/VIDEO

ANT (page 3 and 15)

0-9 buttons

ENTER MTS (page 20)/GUIDE Select buttons

(page 12 and 18) MENU

Getting to know the buttons on the remote control

Names of the buttons on the remote control are presenLe(i in different colors to represent the

available functions.

Button color

TransFarent .........

Green ............... Buttons relevant to power

Label co or

White ............... TV/VTR (VCR)/DBS (Direct

Yellow ............... PIP operation buttons.

Blue ................. DBS (Direct Broadcast

Green ................ S-Link operation buttons.

For a detailed explanatio_t of most buttons, see "Watchi:zg rite I3/" on page 14.

Press to select the componenL you want to control; e.g.

VTR (VCR), DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLEo or T_

operations, like turning the TV, DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE, or VTR

(VCR) on or off.

Broadcast Satellite) / CABLE opera tion buttons.

Satellite) operation buttons.

Table of Contents

41elcome! ........................................ 1

_recautions ...................................... I

Jsing This Manual ........................... I

-.onnectfng and Installing the TV

::onnector Types .......................................... 2

daking C onnections .................................... 2

Conno:ting directly to cable

or m_antenna ........................................ 2

Cable or antenna ...................................... 3

Cable and antenna ................................... 3

Conno__ng a cable box ............................ 3

Cable box and cable ................................. 3

Conne:ting an antenna/cable TV system

with a VCR .......................................... 4

Corme:ting to an SVideo equipped

VCP ..................................................... 4

Conne:_g a VCR amd TV with a cable

bOX ....................................................... 5

Conne:'ting to an S Video equipped VCR

with a cable box ................................. 5

Connecting a DBS receiver ...................... 6

Connecting a DBS receiver and a VCR .... 6

Connecting an audio system ................... 7

Connecting an AV receiver ...................... 7

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing

using MONITOR OUT ....................... 8

Using the S-Link function ........................ 9

Connecting a camcorder .......................... 9

Installing the glass door ......................... 10

Adjusting the shelf ................................. 11

Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries ......................................... 12

Using the remote control Select buttons ..... 12

Adjusting sliders .......................................... 12

Chl Line Help/h_tructions .......................... 12

Using your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically .................. 13

Watching the TV .......................................... 14

Watd_ing two programs at one

time -- PIP ......................................... 16

Adjusting your SETUP (menus)

Learning menu selection .............................. 18

Using the VIDEOmenu ............................... 19

Using the AUDIO menu .............................. 20

Using the TIMERmenu ............................... 21

Using the SETUP menu .............................22

Operating vicreo equipment

Setting the manu:!acturer's code ................... 24

Operating a cable box or DBS receiver

Progr_g theremote ..............................26

Troubleshooting ........................... 27

Specification,.: ................................ 28

Index .............................................. 31

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and

also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon yoar !;ony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. KV- Serial No.

Welcome!

Precautions

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron ® Color TV. This manual is written for the models

listed bellow. Before reading, check the model

number on the rear of your TV. Model KV-27S26 is used for illustration

purpose:s. The screens displayed are for model KV-35V36. Differences in operation features are indicated in the text; for example, "KV-27S26

only".

.2 _ /

Model _ _ _ ._ Number _ _ ,

KV-27S26

KV-2?V26

!_l:_ZZ3__.ik:; o

KV-29RS26

KV-29V76_

KV29V36C i

KV 32536 •

KV-32V26

KV-34RS26C

1_,.3_Kt@(:Z: : c

KV35526 • •

KV35V36 • •

"KV'3_V_' _;'KV 37RS26 • •

Safety

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C, 34V36C).

Operate the TV only on 220 V AC

(KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C, 34V 36C only).

The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit in the wall outlet only one way. If

you are unable to insert the plug full_ into the outlet, contact your dealer

(except KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C, 34V36C).

• If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediatebT and

have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect power by pulling the

plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

For details concerning safety precautions, see the

supplied leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEG UARD'_;'.

Installing

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

• Do not install the TV in a hot or hum: d place, or in a place subject to excessi_.e

dust or mechanical vibration.

This manual is divided into four major sections. We recommend that you carefully

review th _ contents of each section in the order pro_,ided to ensure that you fully

unders:and the operation of your new TV.

1 Connecting and Installing the IV.

This section will guide you through your initial _;et up. It will slnow you how to

connect your new components, connect to

your antenna or cable, and connect any

accessories.

Basic Set Up.

This section will teach you the basic skills needed to operate your new TV. It will

show you how to operate special functior_s of the ::emote control.

3 Using your New TV

This s.:_ction will show you how to begin using '!our new TV. It will show you how

to use the AUTO SET UP feature, and how to use your remote control's features.

4 Adjusting your Set Up (menus).

This section will teaclh you how to access or,,-screen menus and adjust your TV's settings.

Instr;_ctio_::in this manualarc writtenfor the remote contrd. Si_i_:ilarcontrolsmay befound on the TV console.

II connecting and Installing the TV

Connector Types

_'OUmay J!ind it necessary to use some of the :ollowing connector types during set up.

"oaxial (:able

;tandard TV Cable and Antenna connector

'lug Type

_t__, _@ Press onto connection

;crew-on Type

_ _ Screw onto connection

; Video Cable

tigh quaLty Video connector for enhanced

icture quality

__,, --_ _) Align guides and

press onto connection

_.udio/Video Cable

2onventional Audio/Video cable

::::=::_:_ _ @ Press onto connection

Yellow - Video White -Audio (Left) Red - Audio (Right)

;-Link Cable

;ony Link. connector (only available on Sony

_roducts) for simultanc.ous control of your

omponents

_2Z_=, --* @ Press onto connection

Making Connections

For best picture quality, a cable TV system or outdoor antenna is recommended.

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

The connection you choose will depend c,n the cable found in your home. Newer homes

will be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes will probably have 300-

ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may contain both (see C).

• VHF only 75-ohm (Rear of TV)

• VHF/UHF --_ ""_

• CaNe

• VHF only 300-ohm twin (Rear of TV)

• UHF only

• VHF/UHF / K£"_._

coaxial cable VHF/UHF

lead cable VHF/UHF

Antenna connector "N ..,_

• VHF

and

UHF: --

75-ohm coaxial cable

__i_._= i_ (Rear of TV)

_..J_ (not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

:able or antenna

,lost simple connection. Connection is made

irectly from the cable or antenna to the TV.

(Rear of TV)

Cable

VHF/UHF

:able and antenna

KV-27S36, 27V36, 29V36C, 29V76M, 32S36, 32V36,

34V36C, 35S36, 35V36, 35V76, 37V36M only

ou may find it convenient to use the )llowing :set up if your cable provider does

ot feature local channels that you are able to

:_ceive using an antenna.

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

(No connection "TO (_ CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

elect Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on _eremote control.

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Connecting a cable box

Some pay cable TV systems use scramblec or encoded signals that require a cabIe box* to

view all channels.

(Rear of TV;

Cable VHF/UHF

! !

*Cable box

Note:

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

should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 22.

Cable box and cable

• KV-27S36, 27V36, 29V36C, 29V76M, 32S36, 32V36, 34V36C, 35S36, 35V36, 35V76, 37V36M only

Some pay cable "IV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for

certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, _,tc.).

*Cable box (Rear of TV)

AUX

s.0mbl ;ZI

ch'mqels | TO CONVERTER

75-ohm coaxial i

cable (not supplied) ! (signal)

CATV cable

(urlsc "ambled channnels) VHFIUHF

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled charmels (through your cable box), and normal

(CATV) channels by presskng ANT on your remote cor.trol.

* Your Sony remote control can be programmed

to open: te your cable box (see page 26).

Notes:

• You ca anot watch the signal through the "AUX" input as a window picture when

using P:cmre-in-Pic_re (PIP).

• If you a::e connec_ng a cable box through

the"AUX" input and would like to switdl betw,_n the "AUX" m_d normal (CAW) input

you should consider using fl_eCHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 22.

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

:onnecl:ing an antenna/cable TV ;ystem 'with a VCR

I ' _Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

), Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUD_[O and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV

(Yellow-VIDEO, White-AUDIO Left, Red- AUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Connecting to an S Video equipped VCR (for optimum picture quality)

1 Attack. the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using AUDIO conr, ectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV (Wt'dte-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

yourVCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect

S VIDEO on your VCR to S VIDEO on your TV.

If you are connecting a monaural VCR,connect only fl_esingleaudio output to the left input on },'ourTV.

Note on DVD Connection:

• For the best picture quality, connect the DVD player directly to the TV. Refer to your DVD manual for detailed connection information.

VCR must be connected and turned on to operate PIP ]

(KV-27526, 27V26, 29R526, 29RS26C, 29V66M,32.;26,

32TW26, 321/26, 34R526C, 35526, 37R526 on/yL

Cable I_ o_'_

Coaxial cable

Disconnect all power sources before making any connection:;.

,,Rear of TV)

}

I's@'l I ....

_olc _ Auo_. ,,l_Eo aV/;_?E_

vc. t

VCR

? l,

VMC-810S/820S (nat supplied)

YC-15V/30V AUDIO-L (white) (not supplied)

RK-74A (not supplied)

_-- 0 , 0 --'

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

__ UDIO-R (red)

(Rear of TV)

','JDE0 JJ

svoEo _

AUDIO-R (red)

S VIDEO

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box

Connect the single (input) jack of the Splitter to your incoming cable connection,

and connect the other two (output) jacks (using coaxial cable) to IN on your cable

box and VHF/UHF on your TV. Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT

on yo_;.r cable box to IN on your VCR.

Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,

connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your

TV (Yellow-ViDEO, White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

.'onnecting to an S Video equipped /CR with a cable box

for optimum picture quality)

I-2 Perform as described above. I Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV (White-.AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

Using an S VIDEO connector, connect S VIDEO

on your VCR to S VIDEO on your TV.

lote:

To view scrambled channels through },our cable box, select VIDEO 1 by pressing TVi

VIDEO on the remote control.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

VCR must be connected and turned on to operate PIP I

(KV-27S26, 27V26, 29RS26, 29RS26C, 29V66M,32S26, I

32TW26, 321/26, 34RS26C, 35S26 37R526 on]/). I

Coaxial cable

VCR

Cable _:_- ____

Splitter Cable box

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

VCR

Cable

Splitter

(not supplied)

Cable box

(Rear of TV)

.'Hr 'JHr AUO:; OUT

....._:,-,,_ _:_

_up,o _,'K :,_1,_: I

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

....

YC-15Vi30V (not su 3plied)

RK-74A (not ,supplied)

r VlBEO itT--i

',/_---- VIDEO (yellow)

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

__ S VIDEO

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver

1 Conrect the cable from }'our satellite antenna

to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or

antenna to VHFiUHF on your TV.

3 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

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

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna

to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or

antenna to VHFiUHF-IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect VHF!UHF-

OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUD]O and VIDEO OUT on your DBS receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUDIO and VIDE() OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDE() IN on your TV.

Note:

• To view input from the DBS or VCR, select VIDEO 1 by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

instead of the yellow AUDlONIDEO cable. See I 2

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

For the highest picture quality, use S VIDEO I

your DB5 manual for more information,

DBS receiver _-

S_TELL"_ IN

antenna/ _,_--_-'_ J cable

3 T

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

VCR _ 2 I

DBS receiver

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VIDEO(yellow)-_

(Rear of TV)

SVl_ o _

VH_,LHF ! iAUO,OOW

R ! n

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

VM 2-810S/820S (not: supplied)

#r-C_r-_r--- AU DIO-R (red)

_ _ AUDIO-L (white)

'-- VIDEO (yellow)

(Rear of TV)

_HF,UHF AUDIOOUT

VIDEO ' : :'

R _

Connecting an audio system

For greater viewing pleasure, integrate your home stereo into the system.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUTon your TVto one ofthe unused Line inputs (e.g.Tape-2, etc.) on your stereo (White- AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIORight).

2 Set yo_ar stereo to the chosen Line input

and refer to page 20 of this manual for additional audio setup instructions.

Connecting an AV receiver

• KV-27V:I6, 29V36C, 29V76M, 32V36, 34V36C,

35V36, 35V76, 37V36M only

For greater viewing pleasure, connect your

AV receiver.

1 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

VIDE() 1 IN on your TV to Monitor AUDIO and V] DEO OUT on your AV receiver.

2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

TV OUT on your TV to TV AUDIO and

VIDE() IN on your AV receiver.

You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your FV's inpu;!to the AV recefver (VIDEO 1).

5ee CHANNEL FIX, page22.

(Rear of TV)

AuoIO ;<, /,_ R

L i q_ I ' L

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

AUDIO-L (white)

_ <=_=,...>

AUDIO-R(red)

RK-74A

(not supplied)

_'_t input Vt ! I_ I

AUO,O-R<ro0, VMC-810S,8201,:oct.u0p,,.>1

AUDIO-L (white) _ _ 1 /

V' DEO (yell ow) _,rr_lyl _ (R_,ar of KV-27V36_) ] /_V outputs

AUDIO-/(whi,e)--:_} 0 2 Y Av inputs

Connecting and Installing the

:onnecl:ing two VCRs for tape ._diting using MONITOR OUT

KV-27V26, 27V36, 29V36C, 29V66M, 29V76M,

32V26, 32V36, 34V36C, 35V36, 35V76, 37V36M only

,4ONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a

econd VCR to record a program being played

}y the primary VCR or to perform tape ,diting and dubbing.

[ Connect the VCR intended for playback

using t]_e setup instructions on page 4 of this manual.

Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connec: AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your

VCR intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV.

_lotes: , Do not change the input signal while

editing through MONITOR OUT. When connecting a single VCR to the TV;

if VCR LINE OUT is connected to TV VIDEO IN, do not connect the TV

MONITOR OUT jacks to the VCR LINE

INPUT (see right). Doing so will cause program interference and other viewing

problems.

TV (continued)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connection._.

VCR (for playback)

tINE IN

out

VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied)

[X(RearofTV)/

(Rear of TV)

..... ....

VMC-8" 0S/820S (not supplied)

Indicates direction

of tdgnal

VCR (for recording)

..................oo, :1

2 _ ___ VIDEO (yellow)AUDIO-I (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

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