Sony KV-36FS10 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

KV-27FV15
KV-32FS10
KV-32FV15
KV-36FS10
KV-36FV15

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards................./

Welcome!

Precautions

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

Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections
Note about the AC Power Cord
Cable or Antenna Connections
Cable Box Connections
VCR Connections
Satellite Receiver Connections

DVD Player Connections..........................8

Additional Connections
Using Special Sony Features

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Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries

Using the remote control move &

select buttons

Front panel menu control

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Using Your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically

2

Watching the TV

3

Using Picture-in-Picture — PIP

3
4

Using Your Menus

5

Learning menu selection

7

Quick start to the menus..........................18

Using the VIDEO (Eil menu

9

Using the AUDIO J' menu
Using the TIMER © menu
Using the SET UP S menu
Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23
Using the PARENTAL CONTROL

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Operating Video Equipment

Programming the remote.........................29

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver

Programming the remote control

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Index.......................................35

31

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SLEEP (page 14)

JUMP (page 14)

RESET (page 14)

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SYSTEM OFF

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ENTER

GUIDE

Select buttons

(pages 12 and 17)

MENU
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Getting to know the buttons on
the remote control

Names of the buttons on the remote
control are in different colors to represent
the available functions.

Button color

Clear

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Green

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Label color

White

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

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Indicates which equipment is

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Buttons relevant to power

operations

TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/SAT/

CABLE operation buttons
PIP operation buttons
SAT operation buttons
SYSTEM OFF operation button

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the TV to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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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, MATCH WIDE BLADE OR
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.

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 picture 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 picture 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
inteference 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 equipmerit 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-Y168,

171.

MODELS: KV-27FV1S, 32FS10. 32FV15, 36FS10, 36FV15

As an Energy Star® partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets
the Energy Star® guidelines
for energy efficiency.

Energy StaR*¡s a U.S. registered mark.

Important Safeguards

ar your protection, please read these instructions

'inpletely, and keep this manual for future reference.

arefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions
nd instructions placed on the set, or described in the
perating instructions or service manual.

VARNING

0 guard against injury, the following basic safety

recautions should be observed in the installation, use,
nd servicing of the set.

Ise
ower Sources

his set should be operated only from the
. pe of power source indicated on the
jrial/model plate. If you are not sure of

\e type of electrical power supplied to

our home, consult your dealer or local power company,
or those sets designed to operate from battery power,

-‘fer to the operating instructions,

irounding or Polarization

his set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug

1 plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a

iree-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin
>r grounding).
ollow the instructions below:

or the set with a polarized AC

*ower cord plug

his plug will fit into the power outlet only
ne way. This is a safety feature. If you are
nable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
le plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
lectridan to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
le safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire

grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding­type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords
or convenience receptacles beyond their
capacity, since this can result in fire or
electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not to
be used. When the set is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet as a
precaution against the possibility of an
internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the
set through the cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set. If a snapping or popping sound from a

TV set IS continuous or frequent while the TV
is operating, unplug the TV and consult your
dealer or seirice technician. It is normal for
some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly when being
turned on or off.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart,
stand, table or shelf. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an
adult, and serious damage to the set. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer for the specific model of TV.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings by
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface.

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Important Safeguards (continued)

Never place the set in a confined space,
such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat register, or where it is exposed to
direct sunlight

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over
the power cord, and do not place the set
where the power cord is subject to wear or
abuse.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions

below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such

power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACHNG SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS

CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the anteima system is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in

USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in

Canada provides information with respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,

cormection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for

the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for

Antenna Grounding.

Antennu lead-in

Anienna discharge

iGrounding conductors

Ground

Power service grounding

NEC: National

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, implug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or
water.

• If the set has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet
has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are specified in the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance
— this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself
since opening the cabinet may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same

characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition, and to so
certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful
life, improper disposal could result in a picture
tube implosion. Ask a qualified service
technician to dispose of the set.

Welcome!

Precautions

Using This Manuai

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Trinitron® Color TV. Before reading, check
the model number located on the front of
this manual.

The menus and illustrations used in these
instructions are for KV-36FV15 to show the
maximum number of features available.
Differences in operation or features will be
indicated in the text, for example,
"KV-36FV15 only."

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KV-32FS10
KV-32FV15
KV-36FS10
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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 have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it
further.

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.

• The AC power cord is attached to the rear
of the TV with hooks. Do not attempt to
remove the cord from these hooks. Doing
so could cause damage to the TV.

This manual is divided into five major
sections. We recommend that you review the
contents before you begin to use your new
TV.

1 Connecting and Installing the TV

This section guides you through your
initial set up. It shows how to connect to
your anterma or cable, and coijnect any
accessories.

2 Basic Set Up

This section teaches you the basic skills
needed to operate your new TV.

3 Using your New TV

This section shows the initial setup screen
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 encoimter with your TV.

Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the equipment you will be
cormecting.

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Cable or antenna only
Cable and antenna
Cable box
Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels
VCR and cable or anterma
VCR and cable box
Two VCRs for tape editing
Satellite Receiver
VCR and Satellite Receiver

DVD Player
DVD Player with component video output connectors
Audio system
Camcorder to view tapes
CONTROL S
VCR using S-Link
Satellite Receiver using S-Link

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4
4
5
5
6
7

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8
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9
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10
11
11

Note about the AC Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of
the TV with hooks. Use caution when
removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently
slide the cord in the upward direction, without
removing the cord from the two lower hooks.

Do not remove

the cord from
these hooks.

B

VHF only

or

VHF/UHF

or

Cable

75-oh m
coaxial cable

300-ohm twin
lead cable

Antenna connector

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Cable and antenna

If your cable provider does not feature local

channels, you may find this set up convenient.

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

(No connection "TO
CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

dE

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by
pressing ANT on the remote control.

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Cable or Antenna Connections

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

The connechon 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).

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF

and

UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

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A.

;=iJ (not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer

Note

In order to receive charmels with an antenna,
you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and
perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see
page 23).

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Cable Box Connections

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, cormect 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

• Your Sony remote control can be
programmed to operate your cable box,
(see page 31).

* When using PIP, you cannot view the

AUX input in the window picture.

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Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

If you will be controlling all channel selection
through your cable box, you should consider
using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).

Cable

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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 FIX feature, (see page 23).

Cable bo.';

IN

OUT

75-ohm'roaxial i.abU iiit^suppliecO I

CATV cable (imscrambled channeli.)

OUT

(Rear of TV)

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

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AUX

(signal)

VHF/UHF

VCR Connections

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using A/V connectors, 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 your TV.

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If\/ou are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the
single white audio output to the left input on your TV.

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box

1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to

IN on your cable box .

2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)

from the OUT jack 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.

Lonnecting a/;o Insialling the TV [Lonimuea')

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing

MONITOR OUT gives voii the ahilih' 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 connection 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.

Note

You cannot record signals from equipment
connected to the Y, Pb, Pr input.

To perform tape editing; set the
TV to the video input intended for

playback by pressing TV/VIDEO.

(Rear of TV)

Satellite Receiver Connections

Connecting a satellite receiver

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.

3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to
AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna 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 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.

Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow
you to view from the satellite receiver or VCR.

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