Sony KV-32V68 User Manual

SONY.

3-862-569-21

Trinitron' Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-32V68 KV-35V68 rjyiDEio^"

' 1999 by Sony Corporation

iV§ Table of Contents

Welcome!

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Precautions........................................... 1

Using This Manual.............................. 1

Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections Cable or Antenna Connections

Connecting directly to cable

or an antenna......................................3

Cable and antenna

Cable Box Connections

Cable box Cable box and cable

VCR Connections...............................................5

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

system with a VCR

Connecting a VCR and TV with a

cable box

DBS Connections

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

Connecting a DBS receiver

and a VCR...........................................6

Additional Connections....................................7

Connecting a DVD Player Connecting an audio system Connecting an A/V receiver

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Connecting two VCRs for editing ,...8

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

Connecting the IR Blaster (G-Link) ..9

S-Link Connections

Connecting S-Link to a VCR Connecting S-Link to a DBS

Basic^et Up

Inserting batteries............................................11

Using the remote control move &

On-screen help/instructions

4 4

Using Your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically Setting up the GUIDE PIus-i-t^“ Feature 13

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Feature....................14

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Buttons

Learning to view a program using

Learning to schedule viewing and

Watching the TV...............................................23

Watching two programs at one

select buttons

the GUIDE Plus+ Feature

recording using the GUIDE Plus+ Feature

time-PIP.............................................25

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10 10

11 11

Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection

Quick start to the menus

Using the VIDEO OH) menu.........................28

Using the AUDIO J' menu

Using the TIMER © menu

Using the SET UP Q menu.............................31

Using the BASIC menu...................................33

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Operating Video Equipment

Programming the remote control

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Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver

Programming the remote control

Troubleshooting

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Specifications......................................39

Index

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26 27

29 30

Remote Control

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pa>^e for reference. VCR+ (page 16)

DISPLAY (page 24).

(blue action button)

MUTING

(page 23)-

MTS (page 24)

TV/VTR (page 24)

SLEEP (page 23) ■

JUMP

(page 16, 23) •

INFO .

TV/DBS

(page 16)

RESET ■

VOL +/-

CODE SET ,

(pages 34-36)

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POWER (page 23)

■FUNCTION (page 23)

■ Audio Effect (page 29)

- PIP (page 25)

- ANT (page 24)

-TV/VIDEO(page 24)

-0-9 Buttons ENTER

(green action button)

-(page 16, 24)

-GUIDE (page 16)

Move and

' Select buttons

(page 11, 17)

-MENU

Page ♦/♦ (GUIDE Plus+ function) (page 17)

■CH +/- .

Getting to know the buttons on the remote control

Names of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to represent the available functions.

Button color

Clear................... Press to select the component

Green

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Label color

Purple

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White

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

Blue

.................... DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)

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

For a detailed explanation of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on page 23.

you w'ant to control

Buttons relevant to power

operations, like turning the component on or off

The GUIDE Plus-r operation

buttons

TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD

Player/DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE operation buttons

operation buttons

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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. 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.

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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 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.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y154.

MODELS: KV-32V68, 35V68

VCR Plus+, C^ PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured

under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems 6.V., respectively.

GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR

THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

VCR required for recording

Welcome!

m Precautions

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Before reading this manual, check the

model number located on the front of this manual or on the rear of your TV.

The menus shown in this manual are for model KV-35V68. Your menus may differ from the ones illustrated.

The features you will enjoy include:

• The GUIDE Plus+ interactive program guide system, which allows you to access program information in an on-screen program guide, sort programs by category, and to quickly schedule programs for viewing or recording. This service is yours with no monthly fee.

• Dual tuner PIP, which allows you to watch two programs at once without having to connect any additional equipment

• SRS, which allows you to listen to stereo programs in dynamic three-dimensional sound

• The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature, which allows you to preview each of your chosen favorite charmels in a small window picture before you choose to tune to a particular station

• A front A/V input, for easy connection of your camcorder or game equipment

• An S Video input, for enhanced picture quality

Safety

• Operate the TV only with 120 V AC ,

• The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit in 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 immediately and ifave 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 SAFEGUARDS".

Note

• After you plug the TV back in, you must wait 24 hours before information will be available in the Program Guide.

Installing

• To 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.

This manual is divided into five major sections. We recommend that you review the contents of each section in the order presented.

1 Connecting and Installing the TV

This section guides you through your initial set up.

2 Basic Set Up

This section teaches you the basic skills needed to operate your new TV. It shows you how to operate special functions of the remote control and the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

3 Using your New TV

This section shows you how to use the Easy Set Up Guide feature, and how to use your

remote control.

4 Using your Menus

This section teaches you how to access

on-screen menus and adjust your TV's settings.

5 Troubleshooting

This section helps you to correct problems

you may encounter with your TV.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar controls may be found on the TV console.

Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the components you will be

connecting.

if you will be connecting „1?

Cable or antenna only Cable and antenna Cable box Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels VCR and cable or antenna VCR and cable box Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) VCR and Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) Digital Versatile Disc player (DVD) Audio system A/V receiver Two VCR's for editing Camcorder to view tapes

IR Blaster Cable* (G-Link) S-Link connections

3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6

• IMPORTANT

• You must connect the IR Blaster in order to operate your VCR and/or cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Note

• When using the IR Blaster and a cable box, the cable box must always be left ON to allow GUIDE Plus+ to receive information about upcoming television programs.

7 7 8 8 9 9 10

Cable or Antenna Connections c

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

The connection you choose will depend on 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

VHF/UHF

Cable

75-ohm

coaxial cable

:1s:

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF

and

UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

Cable and antenna

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient for viewing both local and cable channels.

Select cable or antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. You will be able to alternate between the two input sources.

Notes

• In order to receic'e channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF (see page 31) and perform the AUTO PROGRAM function.

• The GUIDE feature will not function for items connected to the AUX input.

VHF only

UHF only

VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin

lead cable

Antenna connector

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

CATV cable

(No connection “TO

CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

(Rear of TV)

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Cable Box Connections

You must connect the IR Blaster in order to operate your cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature, {see "Connecting the IR Blaster" on page 9)

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels.

Cable box

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable to

the IN on your cable box.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable

box* to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Cable box and cable

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box*), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control.

Notes

• The GUIDE feature will not function for items cormected to the AUX input.

• When using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input (scrambled channels) in the window picture.

• If you are using a cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature, when viewing PIP the same picture will be displayed in the main and window picture, (see page 25)

• When using the IR Blaster and a cable box, the

cable box must be left ON at all times to allow the GUIDE Plus+ feature to receive information about upcoming television programs.

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

IN OUT

Cable box

If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input, you should consider using the CHANNEL

VHF/UHF

FIX feature discussed on page 31.

Cable box

scrambled

channels

75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied)

CATV cable

(unscrambled channels)

(Rear of TV)

AUX

TO CONVERTER

t (signal)

VHF/UHF

VCR Connections

You must connect the IR Blaster in order to operate your

cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

1 Attach your cable or antenna to IN on your VCR. 2 Using A/V cormectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO

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

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR

to VHF/UHF on yourTV.

* If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the

single white audio output to the left input on your TV.

For superior picture quality, use an A/V cable instead of the VHF/UHF connection.

Coaxial cable

1 Cable

AUX

COHVCRTEn

VHFAJHF

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

-AUDIO-R (red)

-AUDIO-L (white)

-VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box

1 Attach your cable to IN on your cable box.** 2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your cable

box to IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR

to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO

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

** When using the IR Blaster and a cable box, the

cable box must be left ON at all times to allow the GUIDE PIus+ feature to receive information about upcoming television programs.

Note

• To record programs using VCR PIus+, your VCR must be set to channel 3 or 4, preferably the channel which

does not receive a broadcast channel in your area.

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

1 Cable

' ^ai'

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

-AUDIO-R (red)

-AUDIO-L (white)

-VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

DBS Connections

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna

to SATELLITE IN on your DBS receiver.

2 Connect your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF

on your TV.

3 Using A/V 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 SATELLITE IN on your DBS receiver.

2 Connect your cable or anterma to VHF/UHF

IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, cormect VHF/UHF

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

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

for superior picture quality, use an A/V cable

instead of the VHF/UHF connection.

Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow you to view from the DBS or VCR.

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

^ (Rear of TV)

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

Additional Connections

The following connections are for accessories that will enhance your viewing options.

Connecting a DVD Player

1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO-R

and AUDIO-L OUT from LINE OUT on your DVD to AUDIO-R and AUDIO-L IN from VIDEO IN on your TV.

2 Connect S-Video from your DVD player to

your TV.

Connecting an audio system

For enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV.

1 Using AUDIO cormectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.

2 Set your stereo to the chosen line input. Refer

to page 29 of this manual for additional audio setup instructions.

AUDIO-R (red)

RK-74A

(not supplied)

Line input

□ FFF^R “Q 1 1

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting an AA/ receiver

1 Using A/V cables, connect TV OUT on your

TV to TV IN on your A/V receiver.

2 Using a single video connector, connect

MONITOR OUT on your A/V receiver to VIDEO 1 IN on your TV.

Note

• When you are in a video mode (VIDEO 1, 2, or 3),

you will not be able to access the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Connecting two VCRs for editing

MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR or to perform tape editing and dubbing.

1 Connect the VCR intended for playback using

the setup instructions on page 5 of this

manual.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

Connecting a camcorder

This connection is convenient for x’ievving a picture directly from your camcorder.

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Connection can also be made directly to your A/V input located on the rear of your TV.

Note

• If you are connecting a monaural camcorder, connect only the single white audio output to the

left input on your TV.

Connecting the IR Blaster (G-Link)

You must connect your IR Blaster to automatically control your VCR and/or cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

1 Connect the IR Blaster to the TV's G-Link

jack.

2 Place the IR Blaster on top of (or below) and

overhanging the front of the VCR and/or cable box, about 1/2" to 1". For best results, place the IR Blaster directly above (or below) the VCR's and/or cable box's IR receiving area.

3 Set the manufacturer and code type of your

VCR/cable box, using the GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP menu (see page 31). This code must be set for the GUIDE Plus+ feature to function properly.

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

S-Link connections

S-Link is designed to allow your Sony components to "communicate."

Connecting S-Link to a VCR

S-Link will automatically power on the TV and switch to the correct video input when a tape is inserted in the VCR.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

2 Using an S-Link connector (mini plug),

connect S-LINK/CONTROL S-IN on your VCR to S-LlNK on your TV.

Connecting S-Link to a DBS

S-Link will automatically power on the TV and switch to the correct video input when you power on the DBS.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

2 Using an S-Link connector (mini plug),

connect S-LINK on your DBS to S-LINK on your TV.

Note

• Do not connect S-Link to the G-Liirk jack on your TV.

The S-Link connector must be in the same VIDEO-IN jacks as the A/V cables on your TV.

DBS Receiver

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