Sony KV-32XBR45 User Manual

3-800-378-23 (1)

Trinitroif Color TV

Operating Instructions

KV-27XBR45
KV-27XBR45M
KV-32XBR45
KV-32XBR85

©1995 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,

• Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not
going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect
the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord

itself.

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

Installing

• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
v'entilation openings.

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

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products
with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions
at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on
the screen for long periods of time ata highbrightness or
contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted
onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered
by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
vL'ithin 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.

Precautions

Safety

• OperatetheTVonly onl20V AC.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.

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

Note on Closed Caption (Caption Vision)

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

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the N EC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, a s
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 thebroadcaster /
cable company and / or program owner.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

________________

________________

Table of contents

4 Welcome!
4 About this manual

Getting Started

5 Step 1: Connections

12 Step 2: Setting up the remote control
13 Step 3: Installing the glass door and adjusting the

shelf

14 Step 4: Setting up the TV automatically (auto set

up)

16 Step 5; Changing the menu language

Operations

17 Watching the TV
18 Watching two programs at the same time—PIP and

P&P

20 Adjusting the picture (video)
22 Adjusting the sound (audio)
23 Listening to surround sound (surround)
24 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (mts)
24 Setting the speakers (speaker)
25 Selecting audio out (audio out)
25 Listening to orchestra seat effect sound—OSE
26 Listening with the cordless headphones
28 Selecting the program palette (program palette)
28 Setting daylight saving (daylight saving)
29 Setting the clock (current time set)
30 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (on/off

timer)

31 Blocking out a channel (channel block)

32 Setting up favorite channels (channel guide)
33 Setting captions to channels (channel caption)
34 Setting video labels (video label)
35 Selecting Caption Vision (caption vision)
36 Operating video equipment
38 Operating a cable box

Additional Information

40 Troubleshooting
42 Specifications

43 Index

The captions in parentheses indicate menu names.

Welcome! About this manual

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:

• t3n-scfeen menus let you adjust the picture quality,

sound, and various other settings.

• Surround system simulates the sound quality of a

concert hall or movie theater.

• Two-tuner Picture-in-Picture or Picture & Picture

allows you to watch another TV channel, video or
cable image as a window or left picture.

• Orchestra Seat Effect (OSE) feature restores the

harmonic balance of the sound to dramatically
improve the overall reproduction of programs. It
gives the sound more clarity, depth, and definition,
making the sound more dynamic.

• IR transmitter allows you to listen to a TV program

with the cordless headphones.'

• Remote Control can operate Sony video and Sony

multi-disc players. Other manufacturer's video
equipment might also be compatible with this
remote control.

• Center speaker allows you to enjoy the benefits of

Dolby Pro Logic by using the speakers of the TV as
the center speaker.

The instructions in this manual are for models

KV-27XBR45, KV-27XBR45M, KV-32XBR45, and KV-
32XBR85. Before you start reading this manual please

check your model number which is displayed on the
rear of the TV. Model
illustration purposes in this manual. Any exceptions in
operations between models are clearly indicated in the
text. For example, "KV-32XBR85 only."

The following instructions describe operation based on
using the remote control buttons. Basic functions can
also be performed by using buttons on the TV.

KV-27XBR45 is used for

Getting Started

Step 1: Connections

Either an indoor antenna or outdoor antenna should be
used with your TV. However, we recommend that you
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
better picture quality.

To access AUDIO/VIDEO jacks and AC cord on KV­32XBR85, remove the back panel (see page 9).

How to connect different types of cables

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

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system without a VCR

Cable or antenna

Cable

Cable box

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

Cable box

Cable box and cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

AUX

• VHF
only

or

• VHF/
UHF

or

• Cable

B

■ VHF only

or

> UHF only

or

> VHF/UHF

■ VHF

and

■ UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector
(not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer
(not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

CATV cable

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

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

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

Note

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

Cable and antenna

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

Notes

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

• If a U/V mixer is used, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV charmels over 37.

Antenna cable

VHF/UHF

Note

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

Getting Started

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

For connection details, see the instruction manual of
your VCR. Before making connection, disconnect the
AC power cords of the equipment to be connected.

Without a cable box

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

• View the playback of video tapes

• Record one TV program while viewing another
program

• Watch two TV programs simultaneously by using
the PIP and P&P features. '

To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the (not supplied)
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.

To an S video equipped VCR

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

compared to conventional connection.

Getting Started

With a cable box

Notes

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

• The VHF/UHF connection provides an audio and video signal

when the VCR and cable box are turned off.

To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box

Note

• The VHF/UHF connection provides an audio and video signal

when the VCR and cable box are turned off.

Getting Started

Connecting a camcorder

This connection is convenient for viewing a tape played by a camcorder.

(Front lower right

corner of TV)

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using VIDEO 3 IN and OUT

Watching a different image while recording

If you connect the VCR for playback to the VIDEO 3 IN
jacks and the VCR for recording to the VIDEO 3 OUT
jacks, a program from the playback VCR will be
recorded on the recording VCR. .

Please note that VIDEO 3 OUT can only output a
program from VIDEO 3 IN. During the above
recording process you can view video sources from
either antenna, cable, VIDEO 2 IN or VIDEO 1 IN jacks
as well.

8

Getting Started

Connecting active super woofer

■ KV-32XBR85 only

This connection allows you to enjoy the sound of the
active super woofer. If you connect an audio system to
the active super woofer, you can enjoy the sound of the
audio system and the active super woofer
simultaneously.

The woofer volume varies according to the TV volume.
Use the woofer control located in the front of the active
super woofer to adjust the intensity of the bass.

Remove the back panel to access AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
and AC cord. Replace the back panel when finished.

>Clips

(Rear of TV)

Notes

• If you do not use the TV for more than 20 seconds, the active
super woofer is turned off automatically to save on power and
consumption.

• When you release MUTING, the sound of the woofer is heard
before that of the TV. This is normal.

• If you set SPEAKER to OFF in the AUDIO menu and select
FIXED in the AUDIO OUT menu (page 25), the volume of the
woofer may be excessive. We recommend that you set
SPEAKER to ON when you use the active super woofer.

• You should only connect KV-32XBR85 to the AC outlet un the
active super woofer.

• If you connect an audio system to the active super woofer, set
the amplifier’s function to INPUT.

Amplifier

Getting Started

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT

MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is
on the screen.

(Rear of TV)

to video
input

VMC-810/S820S
(not supplied)

The above type of connection should only be used
when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and
from the line output of a second VCR.

Notes

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

• When connecting a single VCR to the TV, do not connect the
MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV. to the VCR's line
input, while at the same time connecting from the TV's VIDEO
IN jacks to the VCR's line output, as shown above.

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

to audio
input

to audio
output

VMC-810/S820S
(not supplied)

(Rear of the TV)

Connecting an audio system

When connecting audio equipment, see page 24 and

25 for more information.

10 I Gett ng Started

Using the TV speakers as center speakers

This feature allows you to enjoy the benefits of Dolby
Pro Logic by using the speakers of the TV as the center
speaker. To utilize this system you must have an
amplifier that is Dolby Pro Logic compatible. Connect
the speaker wires from the amplifier's center channel
output terminals to the TV's CENTER SPEAKER IN
terminals. Both right and left terminals must be
connected to receive an audio signal. After making the
above connections select "SPEAKER : CENTER" from
the AUDIO menu (page 22). The left and right audio
channels can be heard through your audio system
speakers. Please note that in this set up the volume can
only be adjusted by your amplifier.

Notes

• Always match the speaker cord and terminal colors when
making the connections.

• Unplug the TV when making the connections. If the exposed
speaker cord wires touch while the TV is plugged in, the TV
may short-circuit and be damaged.

• Do not pull on the speaker cords.

• Always turn off the amplifier power before connecting to

CENTER SPEAKER IN.

• Always match the speaker cord and terminal colors when

making the connection.

(Rear of TV)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or
more of the following patents; U.S. numbers 3,632,886,
3,746,792 and 3,959,590. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol □□
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Connecting other Sony equipment with CONTROL S jack

This feature allows you to control your TV and other
Sony components with one remote control. You can
either control the TV with a remote control from a Sony
component or control the Sony component with the
TV's remote control. The connections for the above
options are described below.

• To control other Sony equipment with the TV's

remote commander, coimect the input of the
equipment to CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV.

• To control the TV with the remote commander of

other Sony equipment, connect the output of the
equipment to CONTROL S IN jack on the TV.

(Rear of TV)

11

step 2: Setting up

the remote control

For operating video equipment

MUTING POWER--

{ (cable) ( TV )

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Insert one size AA (R6) battery (supplied) by matching
the + and - on the battery to the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

Notes

• With normal use, the battery should last for approximately six
months.

• If you do not use the remote control for an extended period of
time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.

• Do not handle the remote control roughly. Do not drop it, step
on it or let it get wet.

• Do not place the remote control in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or where the humidity is high.

Using the remote control

Indicates VTR selected —

Set the selector to the—
middle position.

( VTR )| (TV/VTRjQ ( CH - iQl

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For using the Picture-in-Picture feature

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(positioniQ (swap IQ (tVVIDEoK© I

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Indicates PIP selected
Set the selector to the

highest position.

Rear of the remote control

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I

This remote control has three different operation
modes which are selected by sliding a switch on the
upper left side of the remote control. The three
operation modes are (1) for normal TV viewing, (2) for
operating video equipment, and (3) for using the PIP or
P&P features. The functions that are necessary for each
of the operations appear in the button windows as the
switch is moved up or down.

For normal TV viewing

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Ccable) ( tv f

(sleep lO (codesetIO (chguideiO

Variable indicator
area ~

Indicates MODE selected

Set the selector to the
lowest position.

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(RESET iQ (+ '» iQ (menu IQ

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Getting started

12

step 3: Installing the
glass door and

Note

• The glass door in this stand is made of tempered glass.
Although it is more shock-resistant than ordinary glass,
tempered glass may shatter if it is dropped or receives a
sudden shock.

adjusting the shelf

■ KV-32XBR8S only

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

Installing the glass

1 Attach the top hinge, with the screws

facing the front of the TV, to the right side
of the glass door, tighten the screws snugly,
but do not overtighten. Attach the plate pad
to the left side and push the plate over the
plate pad.

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Adjusting the shelf

1 Unlock the four shelf supports with a

medium Phillips head screwdriver. Turn the
screwdriver 90° to unlock the shelf
supports.

t

2 Gently slide the shelf up and out.

2 Insert the bottom hinge into the bushing

located at the bottom, right side of the

cabinet.

The tip of the screw

, should not project.

/

3 Push the top, glass door hinge into the top,

right bushing and gently slide the glass door

into the bottom hinge. Adjust the glass door

until level, and tighten the hinge screws.

3 Insert shelf supports in the appropriate

holes. Slide shelf in, align the shelf grooves

with the shelf supports, and slide the shelf
down.

Getting Started

13

step 4: Setting up

the TV automatically

(AUTO SET UP)

You can set up your TV easily by using AUTO SET UP
feature. It presets all the receivable channels. To set up
the TV manually, see "Setting cable TV on or off" and
"Presetting channels" (page 15, 16).
I#-the TV is set to a video input, you cannot execute
AUTO SET UP. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel
number appears.

4 Press CHANNEL+.

-CHANNEL+

CZL

AUTO PROGRAM

"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the
TV starts scanning and presetting channels
automatically. When all the receivable channels are
stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest
numbered channel is displayed. If the TV receives
cable TV channels, CATV is set to ON automatically.

Notes

• If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the
menu disappears automatically.

• In case of using the AUX connector, press the TV button on the
remote control first and make sure that "AUX" is displayed
beside the channel number on the screen. Then follow steps 2
and 3 above to perform AUTO SET UP.

DEMO: To browse the main functions, press VOL - in

step 2. The functions and menus are displayed one by one.

1 Press POWER (TV) to turn the TV on.

POWER-'

2 Press SET UP on the top of the TV.

The menu appears.

AUTO SET UP: ICH+l

AUTO AJUSTES:ICH-I

SETUP

REGLAGE AUTO:[VOL+
DEMO: [VOL-

J’res.s I SETUP I lo exit

3 Press CHANNEL + to select AUTO SET UP.

If you prefer Spanish or French to English, you can
change the on-screen menu language. Press
CHANNEL - for Spanish or VOLUME + for French.

-CHANNEL+

C_L

CONTINUE TO

AUTO PROGRAM?

YES:ICH+]

NO: [CH- I

Erasing or adding channels

+ ♦ or - ♦

MODE

Low position

1 Press MENU.

► B VI DEO

J- AUDIO

(menu]

BPROGRAM PALETTE
© TIMER/CH BLOCK

r=h SET UP

El CAPTION VISION
:>MENU

2 Press + 4 or - ♦ t&move the cursor (►) to

SET UP and press RETURN.

©SET UP
►CHANNEL ERASE/ADD

CHANNEL CAPTION

C+ ^ iQ (return]!

CHANNEL GUIDE
VIDEO LABEL
CABLE: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
LANGUAGE.ENGLISH
OMENU

Use ilT illywu Ex i t !EH!J]

Press I SETUP] to exit

The picture and sound settings will be set to the factory

preset condition in the selected language.

14 I Getting Started