Sony KV-32V68 User Manual

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SONY.

3-862-569-21

Trinitron' Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-32V68 KV-35V68 rjyiDEio^"

' 1999 by Sony Corporation

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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

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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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VOL ■■ ■ CH '

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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

.................

Label color

Purple

................

White

.................

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Notes

• 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.

• Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it> getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

• Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment, (see page 34)

Using the remote control move & select buttons

The supplied remote control has "arrow" buttons (♦ , ♦ , ♦ , ♦ ) which allow for movement

of the on-screen selector. Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the selector to move in the corresponding direction. Pressing the center

button (fTT) will select the iterri.

Adjustment bars

When menu items present an adjustment bar (or —

..................

change the setting.

■ •), use the arrow buttons to

On-screen help/instructions

Several menu windows will provide prompts and instructions to assist you in navigating through the different functions.

When presented, use these to supplement the instructions in this manual.

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mil- Using Your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically

The Easv Setup Guide allows you to set the on screen language and set all receivable channels in one step.

To set up the TV manually, refer to "Using the SET UP 0 menu" on page 31.

Ups V

• Perform this function during the day, with the

antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure that all available channels will be broadcasting and receivable.

• The TV must be set to the TV input to execute

AUTO PROGRAM. Press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears.

• If your cable or antenna is connected to AUX, press ANT until AUX appears next to the channel number.

Using the buttons on the top of the TV:

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

The Easy Setup Guide screen appears.

ENGLISH : CH+ ] ESPAÑOL : CH- ] FRANÇAIS ; VOL+] AUTO SET UP ; DEMO ; TV/VIDEOl

First please connect cable/antenna.

Press [SET UP) to exit

VOL-Ì

2 Make your language selection by pressing

CH +, CH - or VOL -r.

3 Press VOLUME - to continue or TV/VIDEO

for a DEMO of functions and menus.

A message will appear, asking if you want to continue to AUTO PROGRAM. Press CH-t to continue.

AUTO PROGRAM appears and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. If the TV receives cable TV charmels, CABLE is set ON automatically.

To perform AUTO SET UP again

Press the SET UP button on the TV and follow steps 2-3.

Notes

• To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the T\ on. Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote control, press the POWER key on your TV. The TV will turn itself off, then back on.

• Wlren vou perform AUTO PROGRAM, your CHANNEL FIX, CHANNEL BLOCK, and ON/ OFF TIMER settings, as well as your GUIDE Plus+ settings and program information will be erased.

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Setting up the GUIDE Plus+^** feature

After you have set up your TV using the Easy Setup Guide, you will be prompted to set up your GUIDE Plus+ feature. Several questions will appear on your screen. You will be asked to enter specific information, such as your location, zip or postal code, whether you will be connecting cable, a cable box, or a VCR, etc.

To answer each question, highlight the appropriate answer, and press the GE) button on the remote control. In some instances, like when you are asked to enter your zip or postal code, you will need to enter numerical information using the ♦ /♦ buttons on the remote control. After you have completed your GUIDE Plus+ set up, you can choose to view a Demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features. If you wish to view this Demo again, after you have exited from GUIDE Plus+ set up, you can re-enter GUIDE Plus+ set up through the TV's SET UP menu, (see GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP on page 31)

If you choose to set AUTO GUIDE to ON, the program guide will appear each time you turn the TV on using your remote control.

Spin City Dharma&Gr..

foii' Beverly Hills 90210

The Nanny Everybody L..

J Working

16 N Gone With tlie Wind I

Good Morning, Vietnam i Mark Russell Great Perfor... I

Within 24 hours of your initial set up of the GUIDE Plus-i- feature, you will be able to view program guides on your TV.

If you make a mistake during your set up, or you would like to connect new components to your TV, you can reenter the GUIDE Plus-tSET UP menu, (see "GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP" on page 31)

Notes

• PIP must be OFF to allow the GUIDE Plus+ feature to receive program information.

• If you have connected a cable box to your TV, the TV must be turned off, and the cable box left on, in order to receive program information.

• If there is more than one cable company in your area, you will be asked to choose a "Charmel Map" which matches yours (i.e.. Fox =6, NBC = 7, etc),

• The GUIDE Plus+ feature menus are only available in English.

• The GUIDE Plus+ feature may not be available in all areas. If the GUIDE Plus+ feature is not available in your area, please contact the Sony Direct Response Center at the number listed on page 38 of this instruction manual.

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Using Your New TV (continued)

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Feature

The GUIDE Plus+ feature allows you to see local TV programming, set your VCR to record programs, sort programs by category, set your TV to turn on and tune to a program, and receive information about program content. All this can be done while viewing your current channel in a video window.

Gwce

Press O to view the first screen, the Program Grid.

Notes

• When you press MENU, the highlight jumps to the menu bar.

• The GUIDE Plus+ feature will not function when your video source is from video equipment or from the AUX input.

• Press the ANT button to return to the VHF/UHF input before accessing the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Display^ panels

Blue Action

Video window

Channel lock

Button (JUMP)

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Wed_

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TODAY

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Weekdays |

7am

I "■' -■'ear;

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sP Good Morning, Vietnam I : ’ Mark Russell Great Perfor... I I ^ Big Show

Channel title

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Green Action Button (ENTER)

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The Nanny Everybody L...

Information box

Info icon Menu bar

Last channel viewed

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Video Window

Channei Lock mi

Biue Action Button

JUMP

(»)

Green Action Button

ENTefl

Using the GUIDE Plu8+Feature

The video window allows you to view a program while in the Program Grid. Pressing the ( 3 ) button while using the GUIDE Plus+ feature will lock/unlock the video window, so the picture will remain the same as you move through the Program Grid.

This symbol indicates whether Channel Lock is on or off. Pressing the ( 3 ) button while using the GUIDE Plus+ feature will lock/unlock the video window, so the picture will remain the same as you move through the Program Grid.

This symbol and corresponding text indicates what will happen when you press the Blue Action Button (») on your remote control.

This symbol and corresponding text indicates what will happen when you press the Green Action Button (g) on your remote control.

JUMP

ENTER

information Box

info icon [T]

Menu Bar

Last Channel Viewed

Display Panels

Channel Ads

Provides information regarding each program which is highlighted as you scroll through the Program Grid.

Icon appears if additional information about a program being described in the fnformation box is available. When the Info icon appears, press the button on the remote control to access additional information.

Offers several options for setting up and using the GUIDE Plus+ feature. Menu items include GRID (see page 20), SORT (see page 21), SCHEDULE (see page 21), MESSAGES (see page 22), EDITOR (see page 22), and SETUP (see page 22).

While in the grid, the last channel viewed will remain highlighted in gray.

Display panels show information about future programming. After highlighting a display panel, you will be able to access expanded

program information Ul for the program advertised, when this information is available.

After you have highlighted a display panel, you can press to schedule the program for viewing, or {#) to schedule the program for

recording.

Sometimes, a channel ad will be displayed within the Program Grid. After highlighting a channel ad, you will be able to access expanded information

information is available.

After you have highlighted a display panel, you can press (S) to schedule the program for viewing, or to schedule the program for recording.

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Using Your New TV (continued)

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Buttons

The GUIDE Plus+ feature offers on-screen program information. Use the chart and illustration on this page to learn how to access and use the GUIDE Plus-t feature with your remote control.

Note

• You must connect your IR Blaster in order to operate your VCR and/or cable box. This will allow the GUIDE Plus-i- feature to tune to and record programs.

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Pressing the VCR+ button allows you to program your VCR to record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ code system. You can find the PlusCode programming number codes in your newspaper’s Program Guide.

VCR+

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ENTER

INFO

GUIDE

You must have a VCR and an IR Blaster properly connected and set up in order to record programs using the VCR Plus-r feature. Press VCR+ again to exit the VCR Plus-t- screen. Once a program has been scheduled for recording using the VCR Plus+ system, you can review your selection, change the frequency of recording, or cancel the recording within the GUIDE Plus-t- SCHEDULE screen, (see “SCHEDULE” on page 21)

Pressing the ( a I button while using the GUIDE Plus-t- feature will lock/unlock the

video window, so the picture will remain the same as you move through the Program Grid.

Press the (g button to choose the left (blue) action button (as displayed at the top of

the Program Grid).

Press the (g) button to choose the right (green) action button (as displayed at the top

of the Program Grid).

Pressing the INFO button will show additional information about a selected program or future programming on the selected channel, if available. An info icon lU will appear on the screen to indicate when information is available.

You must press the INFO button again to return to basic information.

Pressing the GUIDE button will activate the GUIDE Plus-t screen. Pressing again will exit the GUIDE Plus-t screen.

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Use the Purple Labeled Buttons for the GUIDE Plus+ Feature Operations

Press to scroll ♦/♦, a page at a time, while in the GUIDE Plus+ screen.

Pressing the MENU button will move you between the grid and the menu bar.

Press the arrow keys (♦, 4, 4) to scroll in any direction while using GUIDE Plus+

and press the select button GD to choose the option.

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Using Your New TV (continued)

Learning to view a program using the GUIDE Plus+ feature

Use the GUIDE button to access the Program Grid and use the arrow buttons (♦ or ♦ ) to select a program. Use the following example, in which we select a program to be viewed to learn how to use the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

1 Press the GUIDE button.

The Program Grid appears.

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Press ♦ to highlight the desired program (in this case "Spin City").

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3 Press GE) to select the program.

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Weekdays

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Learning to schedule viewing and recording using the GUIDE Plus+ feature

Press the GUIDE button. The Program Grid appears.

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2 Use the ♦ /♦ /♦ /♦ buttons to move to a future

program which you would like to schedule for viewing.

3 Press the blue action button to select

WATCH.

4 Press GUIDE to return to the last channel

viewed.

To automatically schedule future viewing:

Press the blue action button {•) once, and the program will automatically be scheduled for vieWteg at the time indicated within the Program Grid. The color of the highlight within the Program Grid will change to red to indicate that this program has been scheduled for viewing.

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To enter the Schedule Menu to set up future viewing:

Press the blue action button (•), then the green action button (g). Your scheduled viewing option will appear on the screen.

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To change the frequency of your scheduled viewing:

In the Schedule Menu, press the green action button (g to change your viewing op^tion.

As you press the green action button , you

will cycle through the frequency viewing options

(once, daily, or weekly).

Note

• You must connect your IR Blaster in order to operate your VCR and/or cable box. This will allow the GUIDE Plus+ feature to tune and record programs.

To schedule recording

Follow the directions provided on this page for scheduling viewing. In step 3, press the green action l^tton instead of the blue action button (g). This will schedule the chosen program for recording. A program scheduled for recording will appear highlighted in orange within the Program Grid.

Note

• The VCR must be set up correctly during GUIDE Plus+ set up in order for scheduled recording to

hmction properly.

To cancel viewing or recording

If you wish to cancel viewing or recording of a program, enter the schedule screen, highlight the program, and press

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Using Your New TV (continued)

GRID

The mam viewing

screen

The program title of the last channel viewed is highlighted and basic

information for the program is displayed in the information box. Use the ♦/♦/♦/♦ buttons to navigate to different program names, time slots

(through midnight of the following day), and channel ads within the grid.

To record a program;

To record a program, you must first connect the IR Blaster, (see "Connecting the IR Blaster" on page 9) JUPWP 1 Highlight the program title and press the blue action button (•) ENTER

2 To change your scheduleOrecording, press the green action button ®

again. Once you enter the schedule screen, you can choose to record the program once, repeatedly (daily, weekly), or to cancel recording.

To schedule to watch a program:

1 Highlight the program title and press the blue action button (^. 2 To change your scheduled viewing, press the green action button (•).

Once you enter the schedule screen, you can choose to watch the program once, repeatedly (daily, weekly), or to cancel scheduled viewing.

To jump to a specific channei within the grid, enter the channel number on

the remote control's keypad.

To lock/unlock the video window, press the

appear in the video window when the picture is locked.

Unlocked, the video window will display the current program as you

scroll through the channel listings.

Locked, the video window will not change as you scroll through the

channel listings. If you set the lock while in the grid, the video window will remain locked to the channel you are on. If the lock is already set when you enter the grid, the video window will be locked to the last channel viewed.

(TaT

button. A lock icon ■ will

Notes

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

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

• The TIMER light on the front panel of your TV will not light up when programs are scheduled for viewing using the GUIDE Plus+ feature "WATCH" function.

• If you have connected your TV to a cable box, and are recording using the GUIDE Plus+ feature, you will not be able to change channels during recording.

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SORT

To watch record

movies

SORT allows you to organize, select and schedule programs to watch and record. While in the Program Guide: 1 Press MENU 2 Press ♦ to highlight SORT and press GO • First level SORT appears on the screen,

displaying the last category selected (Movies, Sports or Chiidren's).

3 Press ♦ to choose a new category, then press GO ■ 4 Press ♦ to choose a new subcategory, then press GO. 5 After choosing a subcategory, you will be able to view all programs available in that subcategory

over an eight day period. To scheddte a program to be watched, press the blue action button (^.

To schedule a program to be recorded, press the green action button If expanded information about a program in the sort screen is available, the Q] will appear in the Information Box. Press INFO to access this information.

The display panels within SORT show information about future programming. After highlighting a display panel, you will be able to access expanded program information [T] for the program advertised, when this information is available.

After you have highlighted a display panel, you can press S to schedule the program tor viewing, or 0” to schedule the

program for recording.

SCHEDULE

To adjust program

scheduling

SCHEDULE allows you to adjust viewing/recording times of programs. While in the Program Grid: 1 Press MENU. 2 Press ♦ to get to SCHEDULE and press GfD.

A list of programs scheduled to be watched and/or recorded appears on the screen. 3 To REMOVE a scheduled program, scroll to it and press the blue action button ®. To CHANGE a scheduled program, scroll to it and press the green action button ®.' Programs that have been scheduled for viewing will appear in red within the Program Grid.

Programs that have been scheduled for recording will appear in orange within the Program Grid.

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Using Your New TV (continued)

MESSAGES

To view messages

EDITOR

To turn channels

ON/OFF in the

SETUP

To use or program the GUIDE Plus+

MESSAGES allows you to view system messages. While in the Program Guide:

1 Press MENU. 2 Press ♦ to get to MESSAGES and press GE). Messages related to the system will be displayed, if

none are available the GUIDE Plus+ ID number will be displayed. If messages remain unread for a prolonged period, they will be automatically deleted.

EDITOR allows you to adjust channel availability within the grid while using the GUIDE Plus+ feature. While in the Program Guide: 1 Press MENU. 2 Press ♦ to get to EDITOR and press GE) ■ All channels available are listed. 3 To CANCEL any further changes, press the blue action button 0.

4 To turn a channel ON/OFF, scroll to it and press the green action button (J).

To reassign a channel number, highlight the channel within the EDITOR screen, and enter the new channel

number on the remote control’s keypad. The order of channels within the Program Grid cannot be changed The GUIDE Plus+ EDITOR functions independently of your TV's CHANNEL SKIP/ADD feature. (see page 31 for information on CHANNEL SKIP/ADD)

SETUP allows you to start/change the GUIDE Plus+ feature settings and to view a demonstration of its features.

While in the Program Guide: 1 Press MENU.

2 Press ♦ to get to SETUP and press C3D. The setup screen will appear. 3 To change your settings, select SETUP.

4 To view the demonstration, select DEMO.

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Watching the TV

The following chart will explain the function of the buttons found on your remote control.

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MUTING

SLEEP

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Press when you want to turn conne^d equipment on and off.

You can program your remote control to operate other video equipment, (see “Operating Video Equipment" on page 34)

Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote

controi. (see pages 34-36 for instructions on programming your remote controi) Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel will

change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection. Press to scan through the channels.

Keeping the CH + or-pressed allows you to rapidly scan to the desired channel.

Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels. You can jump between the last two channels selected with the 0-9 keys.

This button can also be used to activate on-screen options while using the GUIDE Pius-h feature.

Press to mute the sound (MUTING will appear on the screen). Press again or press VOL + to restore sound.

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the approximate time in minutes (30, 60, or

90) that you want the TV to remain on before turning off automatically. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

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Using Your New TV (continued)

ENTER

MTS

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DISPLAY

TVAfIDEO

ANT

(AUX input)

TV/VTR

SYSTEM

OFF

Using the White Labeied Buttons for TV Operations

Use to activate a channel selected with the 0-9 buttons.

Use to activate on-screen options while using the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Pressing the MTS button will cycle through the MTS options (STEREO, SAP, MONO), (see the MTS section in “Using the AUDIO J menu” on page 29)

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available displays;

Status

Channel number, current time, channel caption (if set) are displayed.

CAPTION VISION

Closed captioning will be displayed if the broadcaster offers this service, (see right)

To cancel the display, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears.

Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs:

TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3

When you are in a video mode (VIDEO 1, 2, or 3), you will not be able to access the

GUIDE Plus-h feature.

Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. Press to change from VIDEO input to TV input. For detailed connection information, see “Cable and antenna” or "Cable box and

cable" on pages 5-6.

The GUIDE Plus+ feature cannot be accessed in AUX mode.

Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input when your remote control is in VCR mode. Your VCR power will remain on.

The SYSTEM OFF button allows you to power off all Sony equipment at once.

CAPTION VISION

(Closed Caption)

SETUP

CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP AUTO GUIDE PLUS+:OFF CHANNEL BLOCK FAVORITE CHANNEL

VIDEO LABEL ►CAPTION VISION: E3 1 , LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION: 0

I L3MENU

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CAPTION VISION can be used for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning.

CC1,2, 3or4

Shows you a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CC1 for most programs)

TEXT1,2, 3or4

Shows you network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen.

XDS (Extended Data Service)

Shows a network name, program name, program length, and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service.

Note

• Poor reception of TV programs can cause errors in CAPTION VISION and XDS. Captions may appear with a white box or other errors instead of intended text.

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Watching two programs at one time - PIP

These models ate equipped with dual tuners. This means that PIP is "ready to use".

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The sound of the main picture is received

.Main _

picture

______

Notes

• You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow labeled buttons.

• The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.

• If you have connected a cable box and activated the GUIDE Plus+ feature, the same picture will appear in both the main picture and window picture.

^ Main picture

received through the TV

. Window picture

received through

the second tuner

- Window picture

TVAfIDEO

.-6

POSITION

FREEZE

Cai

AUDIO

TVAfTR

SWAP

Use the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations

Press once to display the window picture (1/9 size). Press again to reduce the size of the window picture (1/16 size). Press a third time to remove the window picture.

Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs:

TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture. A J will appear for a few seconds to indicate which picture is receiving sound.

Press to change the TV channel in the window picture.

Press to move the location of the window picture (counterclockwise) around the main picture.

Press to freeze the window picture. Great for copying down phone numbers, addresses, recipes, etc.

Press FREEZE again to restore the picture.

Press to switch the audio and video of the main picture and the window picture. Each time you press SWAP, the picture and sound of the two will be swapped.

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i Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection

Use the MENU button to access a menu and use

the arrow buttons (♦ or ♦ ) to alter settings. Use the following example, in which we activate the

CABLE, to learn how to modify settings.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears.

VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

Press ♦ or ♦ to highlight the desired menu (in this case SET UP S) and press CD to select it.

HUE SHARPNESS

T3MENU

□

Move HHl Select GE) Exit

SETUP

Qn)

CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP AUTO GUIDE PLUS+: OFF CHANNEL BLOCK FAVORITE CHANNEL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: ES11

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION: 0

[□

OMENU

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3 Press ♦ or ♦ to move to the desired option.

SET UP

(hD

►CHANNEL SET UP

GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP

AUTO GUIDE PLUS+: OFF CHANNEL BLOCK FAVORITE CHANNEL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: ES11

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION: 0

OMENU

MoveBSl

Select S] Exit @

4 Press QD.

Options for your selection will be highlighted.

CHANNEL SET UP

► CABLE: OFF

CHANNEL EIX: OEF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

DMENU

Move EE Select H] Exit @

5 Press ♦ or ♦ to make your selection and press

GD.

CHANNEL SET UP

► CABLE: ON

CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

OMENU

When you are finished making changes to the selected menu, choose ^ MENU to return to th mam menu.

SETUP

(m)

CHANNEL SET UP GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP AUTO GUIDE PLUS+: OFF CHANNEL BLOCK

FAVORITE CHANNEL

VIDEO LABEL

CAPTION VISION: ES11 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0 ► OMENU

Move UHI Select E Exit®

Note

• Pressing MENU on the remote control will allc you to exit from the menus at any time.

Move ESI Select OH Exit®

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Quick start to the menus

The following will give you a quick start to the options available for setting up your TV.

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to "Learning menu selection" on page 25.

To select a menu:

Display

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Highlight Select

^vioeo

^ MODE : VIVID

PICTURE I BRIGHTNESS I COLOR I HUE m SHARPNESS I

DMENU

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BALANCE

- *MJTO VOLUME. OFF

P| DMENU"

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I TIMER

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EFFECT; OFF MTS: STEREO SPEAKER: ON

DAYLIGHT SAVING: NO CURRENT TIME SET ON/OFF TIMER

I DMENU

SUN 12:00 AM

Select HD Exit ©

The VIDEO menu allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings.

It will allows you to customize the picture MODE based on the type of program you are viewing.

The AUDIO menu offers enhanced audio options such as listening to

second audio programming (SAP), or customizing the EFFECT of the sound on your TV.

The TIMER menu sets the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the ON/OFF TIMER.

SET UP

CHANNEL SETUP GUIDE PLUS+ SET UP AUTO GUIDE PLUS+: OFF CHANNEL BLOCK FAVORITE CHANNEL

VIDEO LABEL

CAPTION VISION: m 1

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

TILT CORRECTION: 0

DMENU

MoveSQ Selects) Exit@

Escape to Basic Menu

MovefflS Select CD Exit 6

The SET UP menu provides several options for setting

up your channels, labeling your TVAfIDEO inputs,

and selecting the LANGUAGE of your menus. The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu which

provides further options for setting up your TV. The Basic Menu provides quick access to frequently

used settings.

CHANNEL SET UP

► CABLE: ON

CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADO DMENU

Move SSI Select S) Exit @

►VIDEO MODE : VIVID

PICTURE: ■■■ AUDIO: EFFECT WF ADVANCED MENU

Movefflffi Selects) Exit@

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Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the VIDEO (HII menu

VIDEO

MODE : VIVID PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS

DMENU

□

Move®® Select® Exit©

}

Adjustment

bars

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning menu selection" on page 26.

To select the VIDEO (iii) menu:

Display Highlight [im] Select

a HC±y

To restore the factory VIDEO settings

Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed.

MODE

Customized picture viewing

PICTURE

Picture contrast

BRIGHTNESS

^^ture adjustment

COLOR

Color saturation

HUE

Color tones

SHARPNESS

Picture detail

VIVID; Select for a vivid, bright picture for daytime viewing. STANDARD: Select to receive a standard picture. MOVIE; Select for night time movie viewing.

Adjust left to decrease picture contrast and soften the coior. Adjust right to increase picture contrast and create more vivid color.

Adjust left to darken the picture. Adjust right to brighten the picture.

Adjust left to decrease color intensity or saturation. Adjust right to increase color intensity or saturation.

Adjust left to increase the red tones. Adjust right to decrease the red tones.

Adjust left to soften the picture detail. Adjust right to sharpen the picture detail.

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Using the AUDIO J menu

AUDIO TREBLE

BASS limilltK'M'»""*

BALANCE «.ii>mMN|iiiiH»>i«. m AUTO VOLUME: OFF ^ EFFECT: OFF

MTS: STEREO

^ SPEAKER: ON

Q] DMENU’

For detailed information on using the remote

Move®fi] Selects] Exit®

control to modify menu settings, refer to

"Learning menu selection" on page 26.

To select the AUDIO J menu:

Display Select

To restore the factory AUDIO

settings

Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed.

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Adjustment

bars

TREBLE BASS Adjust left or right to decrease or increase iow pitched sounds. BALANCE AUTO VOLUME

Stabilizes volume

Adjust left or right to decrease or increase higher pitched sound.

Adjust left or right to emphasize right and left speaker volume.

ON: Select to stabilize the volume. OFF: Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off.

Press® for direct selection of AUTO VOLUME settings.

EFFECT

Enhanced audio options

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono

programs

Press ♦ or ♦ to select one of these customized effects:

SIMULATED: Adds a stereo-like effect to mono programs. SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals.

MTS: Press ♦ or ♦ to select one of the following options:

STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.

SAP: Select to listen to bilingual broadcast. (Non-SAP programs will be muted

when this feature is selected)

MONO: Select to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts for areas of weak

reception.

Quick MTS access: Press MTS on your remote control to cycle through the MTS options.

SPEAKER

Custom selection of audio output source

AUDIO OUT

Use to control the

TV's volume through

a stereo

ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a

separate stereo system.

OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through

external audio system speakers.

AUDIO OUT can.only be set when SPEAKER is set to OFF.

VARIABLE: Sound output varies according to the TV settings.

Useful when you want to use your TV's remote control to adjust the output of a

separate audio system.

FIXED: Sound output is held at a fixed level through your stereo.

Use your A/V receiver's remote control to adjust the volume.

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Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the TIMER

GiD TIMER

^ DAYLIGHT SAVING; NO

CURRENT TIME SET

] ON/OFF TIMER

DMENU

SUN 12:00 AM

Move(02 Select(S Exit®

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to "Learning menu selection" on page 26.

To select the TIMER 0 menu;

Display Highlight

(ZD

Select

To cancel the ON/OFF TIMER function

Press RESET while the ON/OFF TIMER menu is displayed.

Notes

• The GUIDE Plus+ feature will automatically set your dock. U the DAYLIGHT SAVING and CURRENT TIME SET options are grayed out, this is because the clock has automatically been set.

• Your TV's ON/OFF TIMER will not function when you are watching a program which has been scheduled for viewing using the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

DAYLIGHT SAVING

Automatically adjusts the time

CURRENT TIME SET

Njgcessaty for the ON/OFF TIMER

ON/OFF TIMER

Wake up or

scheduled viewing

Set DAYLIGHT SAVING time before setting the clock.

Spring: Select YES to compensate for Daylight Saving Time.

The current time moves one hour ahead.

Fall: Select NO at the end of Daylight Saving Time.

The current time moves back one hour. With the CURRENT TIME SET menu open:

1 Press CD. 2 Press ♦ or ♦ until the current day is displayed.

Press CD to select.

CURRENT TIME SET

►

___

--:--AM

DMENU

3 Press ♦ or ♦ until the current hour and

AM/PM is displayed. Press CD to select.

4 Press 4 or ♦ until the current minute is displayed,

press CD.

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The clock is set. Press MENU to exit.

Any loss of power will cause these settings to be erased.

With the ON/OFF TIMER menu open: 1 Press CD. 2 Press 4 or ♦ until the desired day or range of days

is displayed. Press CD to select.

3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on

by pressing 4 or 4 and then CD.

4 Set the time duration (maximum of 6 hours)

by pressing 4 or 4 and then CD.

5 Press 4 or 4 until you reach the desired channel.

Press CD to select.

The ON/OFF TIMER is now set. Press MENU to exit.

ON/OFF TIMER

►

______

—:— AM _h CH DMENU

Move 0S1 Select (B Exit ®

_____

SUN 12:00 AM

When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be erased.

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Using the SET UP @ menu

nSET UP

CHANNEL SETUP GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP AUTOGUIDE PLUS+:OFF CHANNEL BLOCK FAVORITE CHANNEL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: El 1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0

DMENU

Select CS Exit ^

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to "Learning menu selection" on page 26.

To select the SET UP @ menu:

Display Highlight e-

Notes

• Your remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. (see page 36)

• When using the GUIDE Plus+ feature with a cable box, the CHANNEL FIX function will not be available. Your TV is automatically fixed to the appropriate channel using the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

• ON/OFF TIMER and CHANNEL BLOCK settings will be erased when CHANNEL FIX is set.

• If you use the CHANNEL FIX feature, you will not be able to time to chaimels through the GUIDE Plus+ Program Guide.

Select

CHANNEL SETUP

Basic set up options for

viewing

The functions within the CHANNEL SET UP^menu will not

be available if you

use a cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP

AUTO GUIDE PLUS+

With the CHANNEL SET UP menu open: channel set up Press ♦ or ♦ to access a feature, then press

CABLE: Select ON if your TV is connected to a cable

system. After setting CABLE, you will need to run AUTO PROGRAM

CHANNEL FIX; Press ♦ or ♦ to set the TV's input to one

of the following options:

► CABLE: ON

CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

DMENU

Move HE Select G0 Exit®

2-6: When a cable box is connected to the VHF/UHF

input. Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION) and then CH +/- to change channels through your cable box.

AUX 2-6: When a cable box is connected to AUX and a cable or antenna is

connected to VHF/UHF. You can alternate between the two inputs by pressing ANTon the remote control.

VIDEO 1: When you have connected video equipment (e.g. A/V receiver) and

you want the TV input fixed to it. You will be able to alternate between video sources using the /W receiver.

OFF: When you want to turn CHANNEL FIX off. AUTO PROGRAM: Instructs the TV to program all receivable channels. CHANNEL SKIP/ADD: With the CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

window open:

1 Select the desired channel.

2 Press QD to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be

available).If you SKIP or ADD a channel, the channel's

status within the Program Grid will not change. To

add or delete channels in the grid, you must use the

EDITOR function, (see page 22)

CHANNEL SKiP/ADD

SKIP

FADD

DMENU

Use [0-9] or [CH +/-]

to select the channel MoveUfil Select(S Exit®

This activates the GUIDE PLUS+ set up screen, (see “SET UP” on page 13)

The GUIDE PLUS SET UP menu cannot be accessed when you are in AUX, or VIDEO 1/2/3 mode.

ON: The GUIDE Plus+ feature automatically appears when the TV is turned on

using the remote control.

OFF: You must press the GUIDE button to access the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

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Using Your Menus (continued)

CHANNEL

BLOCK

P'e\ en: criiki ucce^ to oc'tj<n channels

FAVORITE

CHANNEL

Quick access to favorite channels

VIDEO LABEL

Label connected equipment for easy recognition

LANGUAGE

TILT CORRECTION

Adjust your picture

With the CHANNEL BLOCK window open: 1 Choose 1 or 2 and press v 2 Press ♦ or ♦ to display the channel you want to block, press ’’ to activate. When you select the blocked channel, BLOCKED will appear on the screen.

When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, your CHANNEL BLOCK settings will be erased. To erase the CHANNEL BLOCK settings, press RESET while the CHANNEL BLOCK menu is displayed. The CHANNEL BLOCK feature will not be available If you use a cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature.

Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL:

1 Press cO and then ♦ or ♦ to select AUTO or MANUAL. (Selecting AUTO will display the last five channels

chosen with the remote control'?^-9 buttons.) 2 Press ♦ or ♦ to move the cursor to 1,2, 3, 4 or 5 and press GD. 3 Press ♦ or ■» to access the desired channel and press CD.

To preview your favorite channels in the window picture, set PREVIEW to ON.

CHANNEL BLOCK

► 1.CH

____

2. CH

_____

DMENU

Select a position MovelHE SelectSD Exit©

FAVORITE CHANNEL

►MODE: AUTO

PREVIEW : ON 1 125 ESPN

2. 14 ABC

3. 48 CBS

4. 16 NBC

5. 5 CBC DMENU

Move®® SelectQD Exit©

If you are using.a cable box with the GUIDE Plus+ feature, the PREVIEW function will not be available.

Using FAVORiTE CHANNEL:

1 Press CO when in normal viewing mode. Your FAVORITE CHANNEL options will appear. 2 Press ♦ or to access the channel you want to watch, and press CO.

If PREVIEW is ON, a window picture displays your favorite channels as you cycle through the options.

Channels selected through the AUX input will not appear in the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu. With the VIDEO LABEL window open:

1 Press ♦ or ♦ to access the input mode you want to label and press GD. 2 Press ♦ or ♦ to choose the label and press GD.

VIDEO LABEL Options:

VIDEO LABEL

► VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2 VIDEOS

DMENU

VIDEO 1: VMS. 8mm, BETA, LD. GAME, DBS, DVD, WEB, RECEIVER, DTV.

VIDEO 2/3: VMS. 8mm, BETA, LD, GAME, DBS, DVD. WEB, RECEIVER, DTV, SKIP.

When VIDEO LABEL is set to WEB, the picture will darken, creating an ideal picture for WebTV viewing. If you

Move ffl® Select ffl Exit ©

select SKIP, your TV will skip this connection when you cycle through video sources using the TV/ViDEO button.

Select from available languages to display all menus in your language of choice.

GUIDE Plus+ menus are only available in English. (KV-3SV68 only) Use this feature to correct any tilt of the picture.

Press ♦ or ♦ to select a correction between +5 and -5 and press CD.

FAVORITES ►125 ESPN

14 ABC 48 CBS 16 NBC

5 CBC

DExit

VHS GAME VIDEO 3

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Using the Basic EH Menu

Escape to

Basic Menu

For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to "Learning menu selection" on page 26.

To select the Basic Q Menu:

Display Highlight B Select

CD K®)

Note

• The TV automatically displays the last menu used when MENU is pressed.

Basic Menu

Quick access la frequently used settings

With the Basic Menu window open:

1 Press ♦ or ♦ to access the feature you want

to change.

2 Press t O to select.

VIDEO MODE: Press ♦ or ♦ to set the TV to one of

the following settings:

VIVID: Select for a vivid, bright picture for daytime

► VIDEO MODE: VIVID

PICTURE: ■Hi AUDIO: EFFECT OFF ADVANCED MENU

MoveBHl Select CD Exit®

viewing.

STANDARD: Select to receive a standard picture.

MOVIE: Select for night time movie viewing, (see page 28) PICTURE: Press ♦ or ♦ to adjust the picture contrast, (see page 28) AUDIO: Press ♦ or ♦ to set your audio to one of the following settings:

SIMULATED: Adds a stereo-like effect to mono programs.

SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensionai sound for stereo audio signals,

(see page 29)

ADVANCED MENU: Select when you want to return to the main menus.

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Operating Video Equipment

Programming the remote

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

1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the

manufacturer's code number from the following chart.

4 Press ENTER.

VCR code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes

Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher

Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar

319, 320, 316,317, 318,

301,302,

338, 314, 319, 309,

302,

304, 338, 341, 312, 314, 336,

330,

329, 304, 322, 339,

Code

303 327 344 337 317 308 332 332 315 309 309 337 304 341 335 338 309 340 332

Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI (Sears) Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minetta Mitsubishi/MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN

Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 (M. Ward) SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro

309, 305, 304,

314, 336,

309, 330,

312, 313, 321,335,323, 324,

332,

304,

306, 304

330, 314, 337, 345, 314, 336, 305, 330,

308, 314,

323, 324

325 314

308, 309

308, 308,

305, 308,

312, 313, 328, 335,

322,

308, 309

, 305,338

309, 308 336, 337 346, 347 332, 337 335, 338 309, 310 336, 337

332 309, 335 305, 304 325, 326 338, 321 336, 337 309, 308

327 306, 307 305, 304 308, 309 309, 310

308 309, 306

309, 311,

310, 329 324, 338

314 313, 321 330, 335 325, 326 327, 328

315 338, 327

338

338, 310

338 332

Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith

Operating a VCR

To turn on or off To select a channel

directly To change

channels To record

To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause

To scan

To change input

mode

314, 336, 337

314. 336, 338, 337 309, 308

312, 311

327, 328, 335, 331,332

314, 330, 336, 337

331

Buttons on the

remote control

Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press the 0 - 9 buttons.

Press CH +/-.

Press ► and • simultaneously.

Press ►. Press ■. Press Press Press II.

To resume normal playback, press again or press ►.

Press ►► or ◄◄ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

Press TVAn"R.

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I'ipi V

• In some rare cases, yon may not be able to operate

your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control.

• When you remove the batteries, the code number may revert to the factory setting.

• The code numbers for Sony VCR's are assigned at the

factory as follows:

VHS VCR

(preset code for the

supplied remote control) 8 mm VCR Beta, ED Beta VCRs

MDP (Multi Disc Player) code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony Panasonic Pioneer

Op^ting an MDP Buttons on the remote

301

To turn on or off To play

302

To stop

303

To pause Press II.

To scan Press ►► or ◄◄ during

To search the chapter forward or backward

Tip 'i' If you will not be programming a DBS or cable box into

the DBS/CABLE input, you can use it to program other video equipment (e.g. DVD, MDP, or second VCR). (see page 36)

control

Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press ►. Press ■.

To resume normal playback, press again or press ►.

playback. To resume normal playback, press ►.

Press CH +/-.

Code

701

704, 710

702

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony Panasonic Pioneer

RCA

Toshiba

Operating a DVD Buttons on the remote

player control

To turn on or off To play To stop To pause

To scan

To search the chapter fonward or

backward

To select chapters directly

To move cursor in

Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press ►. Press ■. Press II.

To resume normal playback, press again or press ►.

Press ►► or ◄◄ during playback. To resume normal playback, press ►.

Press CH +/-.

0-9 + ENTER.

Press to display DVD menu.

Use your arrow buttons

♦, ♦, ♦,

Code

751

753 752 755 754

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Operating Cable Box or DBS Receiver

Programming the remote

You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or DBS receiver.

1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press DBS/CABLE (EUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the

manufacturer's code number from the following chart.

4 Press ENTER.

For more details on operating the cable box or DBS receiver

Refer to the operating instructions that were supplied with the equipment.

~ If the remote control doesn't work

• First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your equipment.

Tips 'i'

• If more than one code number is listed, try entering

them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number you

freviously entered at that setting is erased.

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate

your equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote control.

• Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers

may revert to the factory setting.

Cable box code numbers

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226

Jerrold/G. 1.

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom 216, 217 Zenith

201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206,

207,208, 218

219, 220, 221

214,215

209, 210, 211

212,213

DBS receiver code numbers

Manufacturer

Sony

General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba

801 (preset code for

remote control)

Code

802 805 804

803 802,808 806,807

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Troubleshooting

Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems.

Problem

The TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing on the TV for more than a few seconds

TV makes a noise when turned on• This is a normal function of your TV.

Screen is not lit and there is no sound

Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound

Good picture, no sound • Sound may be set to MUTING.

No color • Color settings may not be adjusted correctly.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna

What it could be

• Your TV may need service.

• Power cord may not be plugged in.

• Batteries may not have been placed with the correct polarity.

• TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect.

• VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly.

• Antenna/cable connections may be faulty.

• VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing)

• Your TV may be set to SAP.

• Speaker may not be set correctly.

• CABLE may not be set correctly in the SET UP menu.

• Antenna/cable connections may not be correct.

• TV may be set to AUX mode.

• CABLE setting may not be correct in the SET UP menu.

What you can do

• Call your local Sony service center.

• Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel.

• Readjust your VIDEO menu settings, (see page 28)

• Check your VIDEO LABEL settings, (see page 32)

• Press MUTE.

• Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu, (see page 29)

• Check your SPEAKER settings, (see page 29)

• Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu, (see page 28)

• Ensure that you have selected the correct CABLE mode in the SET UP menu, (see page 31)

• Press ANT on your remote control to change the input mode, (see page 24)

• Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF in the SET UP menu, (see page 31)

• Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory, (see page 31)

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

Cannot receive any channels when using cable

Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box

TV is fixed to one channel Program information is not

available in the Program Grid

Channel numbers within the GUIDE do not correspond to the appropriate channel logos.

Programs scheduled for recording are not recorded.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY

(7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (customers in Canada only)

What It could be

• CABLE setting may not be set correctly in the SET UP menu.

• Volume may not be adjusted on your cable box. • Press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume.

• CHANNEL FIX settings may not be correct.

• Cable box is not turned ON.

• You have entered the wrong Zip Code during SET UP.

• IR Blaster is positioned incorrectly.

• Your reception could be poor.

• PIP must be turned off to allow the GUIDE Plus+ to download program information when the TV is turned on. (see "Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Feature" on page 13)

• GUIDE Plus+ feature is set incorrectly.

• IR Blaster is positioned incorrectly.

• Your VCR was setup incorrectly.

• When VCR and cable box are used together, the VCR must be set to channels 3 or 4, whichever the cable box is set to

What you can do

• Ensure that CABLE is set to ON in the SET UP menu, (see page 31)

• Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that

are not presently in T\' memory, (see page 31)

• Check your CHANNEL FIX settings, (see page 31)

• Cable box must be left on at all times.

• Position the IR Blaster directly in front of your Cable box's IR receiving area.

• If you have connected a cable box to your TV, you must turn off the TV using the TV's remote control. Do not power the TV off using the cable box switch.

• Perform GUIDE Plus+ SET UP again, ensuring that the appropriate Zip or Postal Code, Cable Setting, and Channel Map are chosen, (see page 13)

• Position the IR Blaster directly in front of your Cable box's IR receiving area.

• Reenter the GUIDE Plus+ SET UP screen and enter correct VCR information, (see page 31)

• When the recording process begins, the VCR must be turned off.

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Specifications

Supplied accessories

Remote control RM-Y154 (1) Batteries size AA (R6) (2) IR Blaster (1)

Optional accessories

Connecting cables

VMC-810S/820S, RK-74A,

RK-G69HG, VMC-10HG/30HG

TV Stand SU-32A4, SU-35A4

UA/ mixer EAC-66

Design and specifications are subject to change

-without notice.

(9P SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM)

The (•) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL 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 the SRS symbol (•) are

registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are

trademarks of BBE Sotmd, Inc.

KV - 32V68 KV - 35V68

Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Number of inputs/outputs

Video S VIDEOS» Audio Audio out^’

Monitor out'’

JV out”’’

S-Link

G-Link (IR Blaster) Speaker output (W) Power consumption (W)

In use (Max.)

In standby Dimensions (W/H/D)

(mm)

(in.) Mass (kg)

(lbs)

Notes

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

500 mVrms Impedance: 47 kiJohms More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms (fix) Impedance: 50 kilohms

821 X 675.3 X 587 mm

32% X 26% X 23'h in

3 3 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1

10Wx2 10Wx2

200 W

8 W

70 kg

154 lbs

120 V, 60 Hz

230 W

8 W

920 X 730.8 X 641.8 mm

36’/4 X 28% x 25’/4 in

93 kg

205 lbs

Television system

American TV standard, NTSC

Channei coverage

VHP: 2-13/UHF: 14 -69/CATV: 1 - 125

Picture tube

Trinitron® tube

Visible screen size

32-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32V68 only) 35-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-35V68 only)

Actual screen size

34-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32V68 ortly) 37-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-35V68 only)

Antenna

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

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Index

Adjusting your menus

ANT...........................................................................24

Antenna cable............................................................3

Antenna connector....................................................3

AUDIO W*' button.................................................29

AUDIO menu operations J'

AUDIO OUT.......................................................29

AUTO VOLUME BALANCE

BASS.....................................................................29

EFFECT.................................................................29

MTS

SPEAKER.............................................................29

TREBLE

AUDIO OUT

FIXED

- VARIABLE............................................................ 29

AUTO PROGRAM

AUX Hookup........................................................... 3

A/V receiver ...............................................................8

...........................................................

......................................................................

...............................................................

...................................................................

...........................................

.........,......................................

.................................................

BALANCE.................................................................29

Basic Menu C

BASS..........................................................................29

Battery installation

BRIGHTNESS..........................................................28

..........................................................

.................................................

CABLE.......................................................................31

Cable box

CAPTION VISION (closed caption)

CATV cable................................................................3

....................................................................

operation..............................................................36

...................

Coaxial cable..............................................................3

CH +/-........................................................................23

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD..........................................31

CHANNEL BLOCK

CHANNEL CAPTION...........................................31

CHANNEL FIX........................................................31

COLOR......................................................................28

Connecting TV to

Antenna..................................................................3

Aadio system.........................................................7

A/V receiver...........................................................8

Cable.......................................................................3

Cable box and cable.............................................4

Camcorder..............................................................9

DBS receiver..........................................................6

DBS receiver and VCR DVD player

S-Link...................................................................10

Two VCRs..............................................................8

VCR

...............................................:.........................

CURRENT TIME SET

................................................

.......

...........................................................

................................

............................................

DAYLIGHT SAVING

DBS receiver operation..........................................36

DISPLAY

CAPTION VISION

Status.........................................................T

XDS.......................................................................24

DVD operation........................................................35

Easy Setup Guide....................................................12

Editing using MONITOR OUT

EDITOR....................................................................22

............................................

.............................

..........

EFFECT

SIMULATED.......................................................29

SRS........................................................................29

Factory settings FAVORITE CHANNEL FAVORITE CHANNEL w/preview FREEZE button

...................................................

.........................................

...................................................

G-Link Connections

Grid............................................................................20

GUIDE Plus+

EDITOR................................................................22

GRID.....................................................................20

6 7

MESSAGES.........................................................22

SCHEDULE.........................................................21

SETUP...................................................................22

SORT....................................................................21

HUE............................................................................28

.................................................

I, J, K

IR Blaster

JUMP button

Language selection

Learning menus

....................................................................

............................................................

.............................................

AUDIO.................................................................29

Basic Menu SETUP TIMER

VIDEO..................................................................28

..........................................................

..................................................................

28, 29

.....................

11,25

12, 32

33 31 30

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M, N

MDP operation........................................................35

Menu selection

........................................................

MESSAGES..............................................................22

Mode

MOVIE.................................................................28

STANDARD

.......................................................

VIVID...................................................................28

MONITOR OUT

.......................................................

Mòno..........................................................................29

MTS

MONO..................................................................29

SAP........................................................................29

STEREO................................................................29

MUTING button

.....................................................

.On-Screen Help...................................................... 11

ON/OFF TIMER.......................................................30

Operating video equipment..................................34

P,Q

Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

Main picture........................................................25

Window picture..................................................25

PIP operations

AUDIO.................................................................25

CH+/-.....................................................................25

FREEZE.................................................................25

PIP.........................................................................25

POSITION...........................................................25

SWAP....................................................................25

TV/VIDEO...........................................................25

Programming the remote

..................................

34,36

Remote control....................................................11, 23

FUNCTION buttons Illustration

................................

..........................................

SAP.............................................................................29

Safety...........................................................................1

SCHEDULE

Scrambled channels

..............................................................

..................................................

Select buttons...........................................................11

Adjustment bars.................................................11

SETUP........................................................................22

SET UP menu S .......................................................31

AUTO PROGRAM

CABLE................................................................ 31

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

............................................

.....................................

......................................

CHANNEL BLOCK............................................32

FAVORITE CHANNEL.....................................32

LANGUAGE........................................................32

VIDEO LABEL

....................................................

Setting up TV...........................................................12

SHARPNESS............................................................28

SLEEP button

...........................................................

S-Link Connections.................................................10

SORT............................................................'

SPEAKER

ON.........................................................................29

OFF........................................................................29

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

Splitter.........................................................................5

SWAP button............................................................25

SYSTEM OFF button

..............................................

inside front co\ er

31 31

..............

T, u

TIMER menu operations 0

CURRENT TIME SET.........................................30

DAYLIGHT SAVING.........................................30

ON/OFF TIMER....................................................30

TREBLE Troubleshooting

.....................................................................

.................................................

37, 38

TV (FUNCTION) button........................................23

TV POWER button..................................................23

TV/VlDEO button

...................................................

TV OUT.......................................................................8

V, W, X, Y, Z

VCR..............................................................................5

VCR manufacturer code numbers VCR operation VCRPlus-t

.........................................................

.................................................................

........................

VIDEO LABEL.........................................................32

VIDEO menu operations (u!]

BRIGHTNESS.....................................................28

COLOR.................................................................28

HUE.......................................................................28

MODE...................................................................28

PICTURE..............................................................28

SHARPNESS.......................................................28

VOL+/-

.......................................................................

VTR............................................................................34

WATCH.....................................................................19

XDS

............................................................................

34 33 16

Sony KV-32V68 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SONY.

Trinitron' Color TV

iV§ Table of Contents

Remote Control

Getting to know the buttons on the remote control

WARNING

Welcome!

m Precautions

Using This Manual

Safety

Note

Installing

1 Connecting and Installing the TV

2 Basic Set Up

3 Using your New TV

4 Using your Menus

5 Troubleshooting

Making Connections

• IMPORTANT

Note

Cable or Antenna Connections c

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

Cable and antenna

Notes

Cable Box Connections

Cable box

Cable box and cable

VCR Connections

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box

Note

DBS Connections

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

Additional Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting an audio system

Connecting an AA/ receiver

Note

Connecting two VCRs for editing

Connecting a camcorder

Connecting the IR Blaster (G-Link)

S-Link connections

Connecting S-Link to a VCR

Connecting S-Link to a DBS

Note

Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries

Notes

Using the remote control move & select buttons

Adjustment bars

On-screen help/instructions

To perform AUTO SET UP again

Notes

Notes

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Feature

Notes

Using the GUIDE Plus+ Buttons

Note

Learning to view a program using the GUIDE Plus+ feature

Learning to schedule viewing and recording using the GUIDE Plus+ feature

To automatically schedule future viewing:

To enter the Schedule Menu to set up future viewing:

To change the frequency of your scheduled viewing:

Note

To schedule recording

Note

To cancel viewing or recording

GRID

Notes

SCHEDULE

CAPTION VISION

CC1,2, 3or4

TEXT1,2, 3or4

XDS (Extended Data Service)

Note

i Using Your Menus