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--
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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.
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For using the Picture-in-Picture feature

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Indicates PIP selected Set the selector to the
highest position.
Rear of the remote control
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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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Indicates MODE selected
Set the selector to the lowest position.
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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.
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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.
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