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 (autoset
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 (audioout)
25 Listening to orchestra seat effect sound—OSE
26 Listening with the cordless headphones
28 Selecting the program palette (programpalette)
28 Setting daylight saving (daylightsaving)
29 Setting the clock (currenttimeset)
30 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (on/off
timer)
31 Blocking out a channel (channelblock)
32 Setting up favorite channels (channelguide)
33 Setting captions to channels (channelcaption)
34 Setting video labels (videolabel)
35 Selecting Caption Vision (captionvision)
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--
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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.
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.
• 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.