Sony KV-34RS26C, KV-27S26, KV-35S26, KV-37RS26, KV-27S36 Operating Instructions Manual

Tri'nitron" Color TV

Operating Instructions

'KV-27S26 KV-29RS26 KV-32S26 KV-34RS26C KV-35S26 KV-37RS26

KV-27S36 KV-29RS26C KV-32S36 KV-34V36C KV-35S36 KV-37V36M
KV-27V26 KV-29V36C KV-32TW26 KV-35V36

KV-27V36 KV-29V66M KV-32V26 KV-35V76

KV-29V76M KV-32V36

© 1997 bySonyCorporation

WA_NING

TO pre_ent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV
to rain_or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DECHOC ELECTRIQUE.

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DECHOQUE ELECTRICO

NOABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK.

DO NOTREMOVE COVER(ORRACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.

REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

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.

ih

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servidng) 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.

CAUTION I

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 Iogos 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

FCCrules.

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 CAW system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CAW 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 andlor 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 ,f
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
aclcordance with the instructions, may cause harmfpI

in_eference 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.

I

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-Y136A/
Y137A.

MODELS: KV-27S26, 27S36, 27V26, 27V36, 29RS26,

29RS26C, 29V36C, 29V66M, 29V76M, 32S26,
32S36. 321_N26, 32V26, 32V36, 34RS26C,

34V36C, 35S26, 35S36. 3SV36. 3SV76, 37RS26.
37V36M

W Table of Contents

Wello_e! ........................................ 1

PrecaUtions ...................................... 1

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

Connecting and Installing the TV

Connector Types .......................................... 2

Making Connections ................................... 2

Connecting directly to cable

oran antenna ....................................... 2

Cable or antenna ...................................... 3

Cable and antenna ................................... 3

Connecting a cable box ............................ 3

Cable box and cable ................................. 3

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system

with a VCR .......................................... 4

Connecting to an S Video equipped

VCR ..................................................... 4

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable

box ....................................................... 5

Connecting to an S Video equippedVCR

with a cable box ................................. 5

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

Connecting a DBS receiver and a VCR .... 6

Connecting an audio system ................... 7

Connecting an AV receiver ...................... 7

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing

using MoNrrOR OUT ....................... 8

Using the S-Link function ........................ 9

Connehting a camcorder .......................... 9

Installing the glass door ......................... 10

Ad_ng the shelf ................................. 11

Basic Set Up

Insertingbatteries......................................... 12

Using the remotecontrolSelect buttons .....12

Adjustingsliders ..........................................12

OnLineHelp/Instructions.........;................ 12

i,

Using the SETUP menu ............................. 22

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Operating video equipment

Setting the manufacturer's code ................... 24

Operating a cable box or DBS receiver

Programmingtheremote.............................26

Troubleshooting ........................... 27

Specifications ................................ 28

Index .............................................. 31

Using your New TV

SettLngup the TV automaticagy .................. 13 Owner's Record

Watching the TV .......................................... 14 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear

of the W0 below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and

Watddng two pn:_xams at one also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers

tLrtl, e _ PImP ......................................... 16 in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Adjusting your SET UP (menus)

Learning menu selection .............................. 18

Using the VIDEO menu ............................... 19

Using the AUDIO menu .............................. 20

Using the TIMER menu ............................... 21

Model No.

Serial No.

KV-

IV Remote Control

In the instructions that foltFw, we will refer
to the buttons on your remote control.
Keep this flap unfolded and:fook to this page
for reference. '"

SYSTEM OFF

(page 9 and 15)

DISPLAY w

SLEEP

JUMP

(_ TV/DBS

(page 20)

RESET

(page 19)

VOL +/-

CODE SET

(page 24)

-- L r r

-SWN

MUTING

TV (POWER)

TV (FUNCTION)

PiP(page 16)

TV/VIDEO
ANT (page 3 and 15)

0 - 9 buttons

ENTER
MTS (page 20)/GUIDE

buttons

(page 12 and 18)
MENU

CH +/-

iGetting 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

Transparent .........

Press to select the component
you want to control; e.g.
VTR (VCR), DBS (Direct

Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE,
or TV.

Green ............... Buttons relevant to power

operations, like turning the

•- TV, DBS (Direct Broadcast
Satellite)/CABLE, or VTR

(VCR) on or off.

Label color

White ............... TV/VTR (VCR)/DBS (Direct

Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE

operation buttons.

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

Blue ................. DBS (Direct Broadcast

S_ellite) operation buttons.

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

For a detailed explanation of most buttons, see

"Watching the TV" on page 14.

l Welcome!

y_

Thank for purchasing the Sony Trinitron ®
Color TV. This manual is written for the models

listed below. Before reading, check the model
number on the rear of your TV.

Model KV-27S26 is used for illustration
purposes. The screens displayed are for model

KV-35V36. Differences in operation features are
indicated in the text; for example, "KV-27S26

only".

Model
Number

k'v-27s26

KV-27V26

KV-29RS26

KV-29V36C

KV-29V76M

KV-32S36

KV-32V26

KV-34RS26C

KV-35S26

KVo35V36

KV-37RS26

IJ Precautions

Safety

• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC
(except KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C,

34V36C).

• Operate the TV only on 220 V AC

(KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C, 34V36C

only).

• 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
(except KV-29RS26C, 29V36C, 34RS26C,
34V36C).

• If any liquid or solid object should fall inside

the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and

have 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 safetyprecautions, see the
supplied leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS".

Installing

• To prevent internal heat build-up, 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.

Using This Manual

_tThis manual is divided into four majgr
!sections. We recommend that you carefully
i review the contents of each section in the

, order provided to ensure that you fully

'understand the operation of your new TV.

1 Connecting and Installing the TV.

This section will guide you through your
initial set up. It will show you how to
connect your new components, connect to
your antenna or cable, and connect any
accessories.

2 BasicSet Up.

This section will teach you the basic skills
needed to operate your new TV. It will
show you how to operate special functions

of the remote control.

3- Using your New TV.

This section will show you how to begin
using your new TV. It will show you how

to use the AUTO SET UP feature, and how
to use your remote control's features.

4 Adjusting your Set Up (menus),

This section will teach you how to access
on-screen menus and adjust your TV's
settings.

Instructionsin thisman_a'_arewritten far the remote

control.Similarcontrolsmaube foundon the TV console.

/J _ Connecting and Installing the TV

Connector Types,,. Making Connections

You may find it necessary to use some of the

followin_g connector types during set up.

Coaxial Cable

Standard TV Cable and Antenna connector

Plug Type

_C_ "_ (_ Press onto connection
Screw-on Type "-

I_ _ (_ Screw onto connection

S Video Cable

High quality Video connector for enhanced
picture quality

.._ _ Align guides and

press onto connection

Audio/Video Cable

Conventional Audio/Video cable

_ _) Press onto connection

Yellow - Video
White - Audio (Left)
Red - Audio (Right)

S-Link Cable

Sony Linl_connector (only available on Sony
products) 'for simultaneous control of your
components

__ _ _) Press onto connection

For best picture quality, a cable "IVsystem or

outdoor antenna is recommended.

Connecting directly to cable or an
antenna

The connection you choose will depend on
the cable found in your home. Newer homes
w__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).

A

• VHFonly 75-ohm (RearofTV)
coaxialcable VHF/UHF

or

• v.F,u.F

or

• Cable

• VHFonly 300-ohmtwin (Rearof TV)

lead cable VHF/UHF

or ______

• UHF only

or

• VHF/UHF Antenna connector _-,_

C 75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF

__ (Rear of TV)

and __

_B-_-U'EAC-66U/V mixer

UHF , _ _ (not supplied)

300-ohmtwin leadcable

Cable _r antenna

Most simple connection. Connection is made
directly _rom the cable or antenna to the TV.

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable ,'

Cable and antenna

• KV.27S36,27V36,29V36C,29V76M,32S36,32V36,
34V36C,35S36,35V36,35V76,37V36Monly

You may find it convenient to use the
following set up if your cable provider does

not feature local channels that you are able to
receive using an antenna.

(Rear of TV)

CATVcable AUX

(No connection "TO (_
CONVERTER" in this case) _

TO CONVERTER

Antenna cable

VHF/UHF

Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on
the remote control.

Connecting a cable box

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals that require a cable box* to

view all channels.

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable

| |

*Cable box

Note:

• If you will be controlling all channel
selection through your cable box you

should consider using the CHANNEL--_X
feature discussed on page 22.

Cable box and cable

• KV-27S36,27V36,29V36C,29V76M,32S36,32V36,

34V36C,35S36,35V36,35V76,37V36Monly

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or

encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for
certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.).

*Cable box (Read of TV)

-.-I

channels 4-_

75-ohm coaxial

cable (not supplied) ', (signal)

i

CATV cable

(unscrambled channnels) VHF/UHF

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.
* Your Sony remote control can be programmed

to operate your cable box (see page 26).

Notes:

• You cannot watch the signal through the
"AUX" input as a window picture when

using Picture-in-Picture (PIP).

• If you are conne_ng a cable box through

the'AUX" input and would like to switch
between the "AUX" and normal (CA'IV) input
you should consider using the CHANNELFIX
feature discussed on page 22.

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting an anten_na/cable TV
system with a VCR
1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable-or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to
AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV
(Yellow-VIDEO, White-AUDIO Left, Red-
AUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect ou;£ on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Connecting to an S Videoequipped
VCR (for optimum picture quality)

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV
(White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).*

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

yourVCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect

S VIDEO on your VCR to S VIDEO on
your TV. .

* If youare connecting amonaural VCR, connect only

the singleaudio output to the leftinput on your TV.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

I VCR mustbe connected and turned on to operate PIP I

(KV.27$26, 271126,29R$26, 29RS26C, 29V66M,32S26,

I

32714/26, 321/26, 34RS26C, 35526, 37R$26 only).

Coaxialcable

I

Cable_ VCR

Cable

1

Note onDVD Connection:

• For thdbest picture quality., connect the DVD player directly to the TV.
Refer to your DVD manu_ for detailed connection information.

4

(Rear of TV)

c_,_ _ '_,,_

L

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

I

2 VMC-810S/820S(notsupplied)

Coaxial cable

(Rear of TV)

,,i T Iv_ L

S VIDEO

AUDIO-R (red)
YC-15V/30V AUDIO-L (whi)
(not supplied)

Ii

RK-74A (not supplied)

Connetting a VC;R and TV with a
cable _ox

1 Connect the single (input) lack of the

Splitter to your incoming cable connection,
and connect the other two (output) jacks

(using coaxial cable) to IN on your cable

box and VHF/UHF on your TV. '

2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT

on your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,

connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your
TV (Yellow-VIDEO, White-AUDIO Left,

Red-AUDIO Right).

Connecting to an S Video equipped
VCR with a cable box

(for optimum picture quality)

1-2 Perform as described above.

3 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your TV
(White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

4 Using an SVIDEO connector, connect S VIDEO

on your VCR to S VIDEO on your TV.

Note:

* To view scrambled channels through your

cable box, select VIDEO I by pressing TV/
VIDEO on the remote control.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

VCRmust be connected and turned on to operate PIP I
(KV-27S26, 271/26, 29R$26, 29RS26C, 29V66M,32526,

32TW26, 32V26, 34R$26C, 35S26, 37R$26 only).

Coaxial cable

VCR

1

Cable

(Rear of TV)

svoEo

VHF IUHF AUDIO OUT

L

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

l

Splitter Cable box (Rear of TV)

(not supplied)

s_r_

Coaxial cable _.._" L_ol_o _

VCR

ool Nd_O_ _d_oL _II0 SVIOEO R I

l tT'

.... _ SV,ubu ,

JL a _ r_ ]'l _ AUDIO-R (red)

' _L _ _ YC-15V/30V y _/I----- AUDIO-L(white)

2 y 4 (not supplied)

i;;;_ L_.r_l_ . RK-74A (not suppliea/ .

Splitter Cable box

(not supplied)

iil

!

...... L.....

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast
Satellite) receiver _

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna

to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or

antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.

3 Using AUDIO/VIDEO 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 your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or

antenna to VHF/UHF-IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect VHF/UHF-

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

4 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

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

5 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect _

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to !
AUDI_) and VIDEO IN on your TV. i

'!

Note:

• To vie_v input from the DBS or VCR, select VIDEO 1
by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

6

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

For the highest picture quality, use $ VIDEO

instead of the yellow A UDIO/VIDEO cable. See

your DB$ manual for more information.

DBS receiver

Satellite/ I _ _ (_ (_1
antenna I u_°_t T T T _'1

cable

(Rearof TV)

L

"_------_AUDIO-R (red)

V _ AUDIO-L (white)

_ VIDEO,(yellow)

!

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

DBS receiver

VCR _ , 2 I

VIDEO (yellow) _

AUDIO-L (white) 3

AUDIO-R (red)

5

(Rearof TV)

L L

!

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

ConneL-ting an audio system

t

For grea_er viewing pleasure, integrate your
home stereo into the system.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your TV to one of the unuse_i Line
inputs (e.g. Tape-2, etc.) on your stereo (White-
AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input

and refer to page 20 of this manual for
additional audio setup instructions.

Connecting an AV receiver

• KV-27V36,29V36C,29V76M, 32V36,34V36C,
35V36,35V76,37V36Monly

For greaterviewing pleasure, connect your
AVreceiver.

1 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

VIDEO 1 IN on your TV to Monitor AUOIO
and VIDEO OUT on your AV receiver.

2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect

TV OUT on your TV to "IV AUDIO and
VIDEO IN on your AV receiver.

You may want to use CHANNEL FIX tofix your
TV' s input to the AV receiver (VIDEO 1).
SeeCHANNEL FIX, page 22.

A

Disconnect all Rower sources before making any connections.

(Rearof TV) i

"*- 74®t® 2 / AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

2

RK-74A

(not supplied)

I

Line A _

input

I1: ° Ic' - l

tlL _1_

AUDIO-R (red) ---_

AUDIO-L (white) _ _ 1

VIDEO (yellow)

VIDEO (yellow) --_ I_

AUDIO-L (white) _ V

AUDIO-R (red) --_

I

_C-810S/820S (not supplied)

(Rear, of KV-27V36)

l

AV receiver _V outputs

inputs

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting two VCRs for tape

editing using MONITOR OUT

• KV-27V26, 27V36, 29V36C, 29V66M, 29V76M,
32V26,*32V36, 34V36C, 35V36, 35V76, 37V36M only

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 4 of
this manual.

2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,

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

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of TV)

VCR (for playback)

T

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

VCR (for recording)

2 _ VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-I(white)
AUDIO-R(red)

I

VMC-810S/820S(not supplied)

Notes:

• Do not change the input signal while

editing through MONITOR OUT.

• When connecting a single VCR to the TV;

if VCR LINE OUT is connected to TV
VIDEO IN, do not connect the TV
MONITOR OUT jacks to the VCR LINE
INPUT! (see right). Doing so will cause
progra m interference and other viewing
problems.

VCR

,Indicates direction

of signal

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