Sony KV-36FS12, KV-32FV26, KV-32FV16, KV-36FS16, KV-3 6FV26 User Manual

4-075-587-23

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© 2000 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

KV-32FV16 KV-36FS12 KV-36FV16
KV-32FV26 KV-36FS16 KV-36FV26

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

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.

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 BL A D E OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your
TV, keep the brightness and contrast funct ions 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 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 interference 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

Safety

❑ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
❑ The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into 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 im mediately and hav e i t checked by quali fied
service personnel before operating it further.

Installing

❑ T o prevent internal heat buildup, 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 t o the TV

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets

NERGY STAR guidelines

the E
for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

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SRS Sound Retrieval System

The (z) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by
Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by
U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
The word “SRS” and the SRS symbol (z) are register ed trademarks
of SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and
BBE symbol are tra demarks of BBE Sound, Inc .

FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this
instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

About this Manual

This manual is for models KV-32FV16, KV -32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV­36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV-36FV26. The menu and illustrations
shown are for model KV-36FV26 to show the maximum features
available. Differences in operation will be indicated in the text, for
example, “For KV-36FV26 only.”

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and
keep thi s manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and
instructions placed on the set or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.

WARNING

T o guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions
should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.

Use

Pow er S our ces

This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the serial/model
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company . For those sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer
to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for
grounding).Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have
a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the 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 grounding-type
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 being
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.

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 service
technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,
particularly when being turned on or off.

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.

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.

Installation

Attachments

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

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 b e 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.

❑ 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 pr ecautions 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 SY ST EM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna 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, connection 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.

Service

Damage Requiring Servic e

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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Electrical wire
equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Lightning

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

❑ When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it

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 specif ied b y t he 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.

Contents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview................................................................1

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2

Using the Remote Control...................................3

Installing the TV

Overview................................................................7

TV Controls and Connectors...............................8

Connecting a Cable or Antenna........................10

Connecting a VCR and Cable....................... .... .14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box................... .15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing.........17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver........................ .18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver wi th a VCR...19

Connecting an Audio Receiver.........................21

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors........................................22

Connecting a DVD Player with

A/V Connectors..........................................23

Connecting a Camcorder........................... ........24

Using the CONTROL S Feature........................25

Setting Up the TV Automatically.....................26

Using the Features

Overview..............................................................27

Using Favorite Channels....................................28

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ...........................29

Using Wireless Headphones .............................32

Using the Menus

Overview..............................................................35

Using the Video Menu.................................... ...36

Using the Audio Menu......................................38

Using the Channel Menu...................................40

Using the Parent Menu ......................................42

Using the Timer Menu.......................................45

Using the Setup Menu........................................47

Using the Basic Menu.........................................49

Other Information

Overview..............................................................51

Troubleshooting..................................................57

Specifications.......................................................59

Index.....................................................................61

v

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an
overview of how to set up and use basic features.

Topic Page

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2
Contents 3
Using the Remote Control 3

1

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to­corner detail.

You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost
immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the
flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail
without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD
Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen
center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright, clear
picture from any location in a room.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for
widescreen” sources, including selected DVDs.

❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhance ment that sharpens

picture definition.

❑ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

❑ Component V ideo Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

player connections.

❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

❑ Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you to watch two

programs at once (except model KV-36FS12).

❑ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel (except model KV-36FS12).

❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs

without disturbing anyone else (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26
only).

2

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Contents

Your box contains your new Trinitron TV, a remote control and two
AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included with this TV. Please
check the hookup instructions fo r your desired setup before you
begin. You may need to purchase cables and/or splitters to complete
the hookup properly.

Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 also contain wireless headphones
and one additional AA battery.

Using the Remote Control

Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –

on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever

you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.
Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or

placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

3

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Descriptions

MUTING

SYSTEM

TV/VTR

+

PICTURE

MODE

OFF

CH

VTR/DVD

VTR/DVD

FREEZE

POSITION

SLEEP MTS/SAP

SAT/CABLE

SAT/CABLE

SWAP

AUDIO

ANT TV/VIDEO

POWER

TV

TV

PIP

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 809

JUMP

TV/SAT

RESET MENU

CODE SET

ENTER

GUIDE

CHVOL

RM-Y169

TV

Model Remote

KV-36FS16
KV-32FV16 and 36FV16
KV-36FS12
KV-32FV26 and 36FV26

z

Yellow Picture-in-Picture
buttons (highlighted above right)
are not available on the RM-Y168
remote (model KV-36FS12).
Buttons with asterisks (*) in the list
are located on the inside panel of
the RM-Y170 remote (models
KV-32FV26 and 36FV26).

RM-Y169
RM-Y171
RM-Y168
RM-Y170

Button Description

MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to res tore

the sound.

POWER buttons
(GREEN)

Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video
equipment.

SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature

may not work wi th older Sony equi pment.)

FUNCTION buttons
(WHITE or BLACK)

Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE)
that you want to operate. The indicator lights up
momentarily when pressed to show which device the
remote control is operating.

* TV/VTR Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.
* FREEZE Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture.

SWAP Switches the position of the main picture with the

window picture.

PIP or Turns on/off PIP. For details, see “Using Picture in

Picture (PIP)” on page 29.

* CH+/- Changes the channel in the window picture.
* POSITION Moves the location of the window picture.
* AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the

window picture.

* PIP TV/VIDEO In the window picture, cycles thr ough the vi deo

equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs: TV ,

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4.

* TV/VIDEO Cycles through the video equipment connected to your

TV’s video inputs.

* DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu.
* TITLE Displays the DVD’s Title menu.
ANT Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.
PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid,

Standard, Movie, Sports. Also available in the V ideo menu.

For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on page 36.

SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in

minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by
pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

4

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

MUTING

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

SYSTEM

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO

POWER

TV

FUNCTION

213
546
879

JUMP ENTER

0

PICTURE

MODE

TV/SAT

VOL

CODE SET

SWAP

MENU

RESET

VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

GUIDE

CH

RM -Y170

TV

Button Description

* MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)

options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and

TVOFF

Mono. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on
page 38.

DISPLAY Press once to display t he cu rrent time and channe l la bel

(if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display
off. For details on setting the time, see “To set the
Current Time” on page 45.

JUMP Press to jump ba ck and forth b etween two channels . The

TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.

TV/SAT Switches between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs

when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

GUIDE Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna.

(Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only.) Turns on/off the
headphones. For details, see “Using Wireless
Headphones” on page 32.

Provides quick access to for changing available audio
settings. For details, see “Selecting Audio Options” on
page 38.

RESET Press when in a menu to reset the setting s to t he f a ct o ry

defaults.

MENU Press to display the TV menu. Press again to exit from

the menus.
Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for

movement of the on-screen cursor. Pressing down on
the center of the joystick selects the item.

Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and
36FV26). Pressin g dow n on th e c ent er b u tton selects the
item.

MUTING

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

TV/VTR

REC

TITLE DVD MENU MTS/SAP

AUDIO FREEZE CH

POSITION TV/VIDEO CH

PICTURE

MODE

TV/DBS

VOL

MENU

FUNCTION

SWAP

POWER

TV

TV

+

-

GUIDE

MTS

CH

CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate

non-Sony video equipment. For details, see
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

(Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Use to switch
control for connected video equipment. You can
program one video source for each switch position. For
details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on
page 52).

5

Installing the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

Topic Page

TV Controls and Connectors 8
Basic Connection (cable TV, antenna or cable box) 10
Connecting a VCR and Cable 14
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17
Connecting a Satellite Receiver 18
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 19
Connecting an Audio Receiver 21
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video

Connectors
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 23
Connecting a Camcorder 24
Using the CONTROL S Feature 25
Setting Up the TV Automatically 26

22

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.

You can detach

the cord from

this hook

Do not remove the cord from the
hook(s). (The KV-36FS 12, 36FS16,

AC Power cord

36FV16 and 36FV26 models have
only one, larger hook.

7

Installing the TV

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu Controls

TV Rear Panel

Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16

4

3

6

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus
without the use of a remote control. Pressing the

MENU button brings

up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen
cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.

4

9

7

1

2

3

6

9

7

Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26

4

1

2

3

6

8

9

5

7

8

Installing the TV

Back Panel Descriptions

Connection Description

1AUX

(except

KV-36FS12)

Allows you to view l ocal and c able cha nnels if yo ur cable
provider does not feature local channels. You can switch
between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT
on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX
input cannot be viewed in PIP.

2TO CONVERTER

(except
KV-36FS12)

This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV
to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable
box) and normal c able channels (CATV). Use this jack
instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when
needing to switch between scrambled and unscrambled
cable channels.

3VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF /U H F ant e nn a or cable.
4S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better
picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the V ideo IN
jack.

5MONITOR OUT

(except models
KV-36FS12 and

Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.
When two VCRs are connected (see page 17), you can
use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.

36FS16)

6AUDIO (L/R)/

VIDEO

Connects to the audio and video OU T jacks on your VCR
or other video component. A third video input (VIDEO

2) is located on the front panel of the TV. The Audio and
Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the
VHF/UHF jack.

7AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)
L (MONO)/R

8S-LINK

CONTROL S IN/OUT

(except models

Connects to the left a nd ri ght a udio inputs of your audio
or video component. You can use these outputs to listen
to your TV’s audio through your stereo system .

Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote
control signals to other Sony infr ared-contr olled audio or

video components.
KV-36FS12 and
36FS16)

B, PR, L, R Connects to your DV D pla ye r ’s or Digital Set-top box’s

9Y, P

component video (Y, P

B, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.

9

Installing the TV

Connect ing a Cable or Antenna

Connecting Directly to Cable or an Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your
home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see

A); older homes probably have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable (see B);

other homes may contain both (see

A VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable

75-ohm
coaxial
cable

B VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin
lead cable

Antenna connector

C VHF and UHF

75-ohm
coaxial cable

C).

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

U/V Mixer
(not supplied)

10

300-ohm twin
lead cable

Installing the TV

Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find

this set up convenient.

✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

Basic Cable Box Connections

CATV cable

(No connection to
TO CONVERTER)

Antenna cable

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

ANT on the remote

control.

✍ To receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF (see

page 40) and perform the Auto Program function (see page41).

Cable Box and Ca b le

This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if:

❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), and you need to
use a cable box, and

❑ You want to enjoy the PIP feature.

✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using your cable

box when the signal is scrambled.

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV

when the signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a
better signal than the cable box.)

❑ Use the PIP feature. (When all channels are routed through your

cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV , s o you cannot use the
PIP feature.)

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Installing the TV

1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VH F/UHF jack.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to
switch betweeen unscrambled signals coming straight into the
TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,
eliminating the need for an external splitter.

3 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s AUX jack.

Cable box

IN

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

3

OUT

TO CONVERTER

2

1

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

AUX

VHF/UHF

R
e
a

r

o

f

T
V

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Pressing ANT on the

remote control switches
between the channels
coming in through the
cable box (scrambled) and
those coming directly to
the TV (unscrambled).

✍ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see

“Programming the Remote Control” on page 52).

✍ To change chann els using the cable bo x , set yo ur TV to chann el 3 o r 4. Setting

the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the Chan nel Menu”
on page 40) ensures that you do not accidentally switch the channels using
your TV.

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Installing the TV

Cable Box only

Use this hookup if:

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all

signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video

equipment to your TV.

When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one
unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the PIP
feature. If some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not,
consider using the hookup “Cable Box and Cable” on page 11
instead.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the

cable box’s IN jack.

2 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Cable

12

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

IN

OUT

Cable box

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Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable

box.

1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s
S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be
connected to provide sound.

TV

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Cable

Coaxial cable

VCR

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

A/V cable

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if:

❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore
need to use a cable box, and

❑ You want to enjoy the PIP feature.

✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the TV remote control to change cable box channels when the

signal is scrambled.

❑ Use the TV remote control to change TV channels when the

signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a better signal
than the cable box.)

❑ Use the PIP feature. (When all channels are routed through the

cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV , s o you cannot use the
PIP feature.)

1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VH F/UHF jack.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to
switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV
and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box. This
eliminates the need for an external splitter.

Installing the TV

3 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

VCR’s IN jack.

4 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

5 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

AUX jack.

✍ To view scrambled channels, set your TV to AUX 3 or 4 (depending on your

cable box output). Change channels using your cable box.

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Installing the TV

Coaxial

cable

Cable box

Coaxial

cable

VCR

TV

Cable

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

A/V cable

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Pressing the ANT

button on the remote
control switches between
the channels coming in
through the cabl e box
(scrambled) and those
coming directly to the TV
(unscrambled).

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✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S
VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be
connected to provide sound.

✍ To change chann els using the VCR or cable bo x, s et your TV to ch ann el 3 or 4.

Setting the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the Channel
Menu” on page 40) ensures you do not accidentally switch the channels using
your TV.

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Connecting two VCRs together, then into the TV , allows you to switch
between two while recording to ensure that what you are playing on
one is recording on the other. Your TV acts as a monitor to view the
program being recorded.

1 Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN
jacks.

2 Using an A/V cable, connect the recording VCR’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Installing the TV

TV

VCR (playback)

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

A/V cable

VCR (recording)

A/V cable

✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by

pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.

✍ You may need to change the vide o input on your VCR. Consult your VCR’s

operating manual for instructions.

✍ If your VCRs has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the recording VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the
TV’s S VIDEO IN j ack. S VIDEO does no t provide audio, so audio cables must
still be connected to provide sound.

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Installing the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

1 Con nect th e sat ellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

✍ If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S

VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V
cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the satellite receiver’s S VIDEO OUT
jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio
cables must still be connected to provide sound.

Coaxial

cable

TV

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Satellite antenna
cable

Satellite receiver

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

A/V cable

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

1 Con nect th e sat ellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect th e C ATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

4 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

5 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Satellite antenna
cable

Installing the TV

VCR

Satellite receiver

TV

CATV

Coaxial

cable

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

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

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Installing the TV

✍ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating

manual for instructions.

✍ Use the TV/VIDEO button to select

- VIDEO 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be on).

- VHF/UHF to watch cable TV.

✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s
S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be
connected to provide sound.

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Connecting an Audio Receiver

1 Using audio cables, connect the TV’s Au d io OUT jacks to the

audio receiver’s Audio LINE IN jacks.

Installing the TV

AUDIO-L
(white)

AUDIO-R
(red)

Line input

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Installing the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

This is the preferred hookup to use if:

❑ Your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD

player’s Y, P
the VIDEO 4 connections.

B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use

✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and

R, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

C

2

Using an audio cable, connect the DVD play er’s Aud io OUT jacks
to the TV’s Audio IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs
that you used for the video connection (VIDEO 4).

Component video cables

TV

DVD player

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

Audio cable

✍ You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR

connections.

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Use this hookup if:

❑ Your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR)

jacks.

✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture

quality use the c onnection described on page 22.

1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks

to the TV’s Audio IN jacks.

2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack

to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

S VIDEO

cable

Installing the TV

TV

DVD player

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

Audio cable

✍ Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch between the VCR,

DVD player and cable TV inputs.

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Installing the TV

Connecting a Camcorder

✍ For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs

(shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to
the TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks.

1 Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video

OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

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A/V output

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the
TV’s AUDIO L jack.

✍ If your camcor der ha s an S VI DEO ja ck: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO c able, connect the camcorder’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s
S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be
connected to provide sound.

Using the CONTROL S Feature

✍ The CONTROL S feature applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.

The CONTROL S feature allows you to control other equipment
through your TV. Pointing the remote control at your TV, rather than
at the equipment, allows you to keep other equipment hidden or out
of direct line of sight.

T o control your other Sony equipment with your TV’s remote control,
use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s
CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.

Installing the TV

TV

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Installing the TV

Setting Up the TV Automat ica lly

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to
set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn
your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to
set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto
Program feature in the Channel menu (see pages 40 and 41).

✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for

all channel selection.

Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

2 Press the TV func tion button on the remote control.
3 Press CH+ on the front of your TV to run the Auto Setup or press

CH– to exit. If you use the channel buttons on your remote control,

be sure to use the main set of buttons.

To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on. Then, while

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pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER
button on the TV. The TV will turn itself off, then back on.

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Using the Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV.

Topic Page Applies to Models

Using Favorite
Channels

Using Picture in
Picture (PIP)

Using Wireless
Headphones

28 All models

29 All models except KV- 36FS12

32 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only

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Using the Features

Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of
favorite channels that you specify.

✍ The F avorite Channel f eature with preview is not included in model KV-36FS12.

To display a list of your favorite channels:

✍ You must specify your favorite channels before you can display them. See the

Favorite Channel description under “Selecting Channel Options” on page 40.

1 Press .

✍ You must exit all menus (by pressing the MENU button) before you can

The Favorite Channel options appear.

display the Favorite Channel screen.

Preview window on all models

except KV-36FS12

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2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. Th e

program on that channel appears in the preview window.
Press to select.

Using Picture in Picture (PIP)

Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels
simultaneously — one in the large main window and another in a
small window picture.

✍ The Picture in Picture feature is not included in model KV-36FS12.

Displaying Picture in Picture

Indicates which picture is
currently receiving sound

Main

picture

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Using the Features

6
2

Main picture channel
number in green

Window picture channel
number in white

Window picture

To use PIP:

1 Mak e s ure your TV is tuned to a channel that you know is airing

programming.

2 Press the button (or the button labeled PIP). The window

picture appears.

3 Use the yellow-labeled buttons on your remote control (see

diagram) to control the PIP features (which are listed on the next
page).

To check your PIP:

1 Tune your TV to a channel that you know is airing programming.
2 Press SWAP and select that same channel again. You should now

have the same program playing in both yo ur main window and
your picture window.

3 Use the yellow CH+/- buttons to change the channel in the picture

window.

4 No w use the ma in CH+/- buttons of your remote control to

change the channel in the main window. If this does not work,
check “Troubleshooting” on page 57 f or potential solutions.

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Using the Features

AUDIO FREEZE CH

+

POSITION TV/VIDEO CH

-

SWAP

MODE

PICTURE

PIP Functions

✍ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow-

labeled buttons.
The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.

6
3

5
2

RM-Y170 remote control

SYSTEM

VTR/DVD

OFF

6

TV/VTR

FREEZE

4

5

+

PICTURE

MODE

CH

POSITION

SLEEP MTS/SAP

SWAP

AUDIO

ANT TV/VIDEO

RM-Y169 and RM-Y171
remote controls

TVSAT/CABLE

PIP

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

4

7
1

7
1
2
3

Yellow Labeled

Description

PIP Button

1

or PIP
* TV/VIDEO Cycles through available video equipment you have

2

Turns the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to
change the window size (1/9, 1/16, OFF).

connected to th e TV.

* AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the

3

window picture. The sound symbol (

9) appears for 3

seconds, indicating whether you are hearing sound
from the main picture or the window picture.

* CH +/- Changes the channel in the window picture. To change

4

the channel in the main window, use the main CH+/­buttons at the bottom of the remote control.

* POSITION Moves the location of the window picture among the

5

four corners of the screen.

* FREEZE Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

6

picture. The main window continues to play as usual.

SWAP Switches the main picture with the window picture.

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Press again to change them back.

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Be sure to label your
video sources to make
finding them in the
Display easier. See
“Video Label” on page 48
for labeling instructions.

Using the Features

To change ch an n els/programs in the window pi c ture:

❑

Use the yellow PIP CH+/- button to scroll through the TV
channels.

❑ Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video

equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player
or Satellite Receiver.

Setups that affect your ability to use PIP:

❑

Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input
cannot be viewed in the PIP window.

❑ If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP

feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal
at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main
picture.

❑ You can watch a cable channel and another video source, to do

so, connect your DVD player, VCR or Satellite receiver into the
VIDEO IN 1-4 on the back of the TV, not to the AUX input.

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Using the Features

Using Wireless Headphones

✍ Wireless headphones are included and can only be used with models

KV-32FV26 and 36FV26.

Installing the Batteries

Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones.

1 Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid

as illustrated.

2 Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up

and then close the lid.

When used continuously, the battery lasts:

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up to 40 hours with an alkaline battery
up to 20 hours with a manganese battery

Replace the battery with a new one when the sound becomes weak.

Using the Features

Using the Headphones

1 Press .

The i icon and channel number are displayed.

i

6

2 Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on your

head.

Power indicator

Volume control

If you want to listen to the sound from only the wireless
headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press
on the remote control.

MUTING

3 To turn off the headphones, remove them from your head and

press .

✍ For optimal sound reception, do not cover the infrared transmitter on the

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TV or the infrared sensors on the headphones.

Infrared sensors

Infrared transmitter

✍ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to sudden or prolonged

excessive volume, do not set the headphone volume too high while using
them.

To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in the television, press

to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are not in use.

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Using the Features

Listening to Sound from Main and Window Pictures

If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture
through your headphones, select the audio source.

1 Press to display a window picture.

6
2

2 Press .

The

i icon and channel number app e ar for ab out th ree seconds.

6
2

Main picture audio

6
2

Press

i

again to switch the audio to the window picture.

i

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Window picture audio

3 Press to turn off the headphones.

i

OFF

2

Headphones off

✍ Exiting from PIP returns the sound to the main picture.

The audio to the headphones automatically turns off when the TV is powered
off.

SAP (Second Audio Programs) are not available in the window picture.

Using the Menus

Overview

Opening and choosing a menu:

1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

VOL

Joystick: (models
KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)

TV/SAT

RESET MENU

Arrow buttons:
(all other models)

CH

MENU

RESET

Move

Select

2 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the desired menu

icon. Press to select it.

3 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll up and down through

the features.

4 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through

the menu.

GUIDE

Move

Select

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Icon Description Page

Allows you to make adjustments to your picture
settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing.

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To end a menu session:

Press MENU again

To end one menu session
and move to another:

Press F to return to the
menu icons.
Move the joystick to
choose the next menu icon
and press to select it.

Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to

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second audio programmin g (SAP) or customizin g the
Effect of the sound on your TV.

Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the

40

Auto Program function, and more.

Lets you control the viewing of programs based on

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their ratings.

Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to

45

program your TV for scheduled viewing using the
Timers.

Provides several options for setting up your

47
channels, labeling your video inputs, and selecting
the language of the on-screen menus.

Provides quick access to frequently used settings. 49

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Using the Menus

Using the Video Menu

To select the Video Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow buttons

to move to the Video icon
and press .

3 Use the joystick/arrow buttons

to scroll up and down through
the options.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s adjustment appears.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to make the desired adjustments.
6 Press to select/set.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue,
Sharpness, Color Temp and VM.

❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.

Selecting Video Options

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To quickly and easily change
from one Video Mode to
another, use the PICTURE
MODE button on the remote
control.

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The Video Menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Mode

Customized
picture
viewing

Vivid Select for enhanc ed picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings.
Movie Select to display a softer picture.
Sports Select to display a vivid, bright picture.

✍ You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.)

for each Mode.

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Option Description

Color Temp

White
intensity
adjustment

VM

Velocity
Modulation

Choose from three color temperatures:

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean
edge. Select from High, Low, OFF.

Using the Menus

(NTSC-Standard).

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Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to move to the Audio
icon and press .

3 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to scroll up and down
through the options.

4 Press to select an option.

That option’s settings appear.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the settings.
6 Press to select the desired setting.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance

❑

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

Selecting Audio Options

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The Audio Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjust to decre ase or increase lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound ON Select to stabilize the volume.

OFF Select to turn off Steady Sound.

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As a shortcut to using the
menus, use the button on
the remote control to cycle
through available audio
settings.

Using the Menus

Option Description

Effect SRS Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound

for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26,
36FV16, and 36FV26 only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono progra m s

(models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and
36FV26 only).

Surround Select for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12

and 36FS16 only).

OFF Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS

Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and
mono programs

Speaker ON Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Audio Out

Easy control of
volume
adjustments

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second

audio programs when a signal is r eceived. (If no
SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo
mode.)

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

OFF Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV's sound only through your external
audio system speakers.

This option can be set only when the Speak er option is set
to OFF.
Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the

volume output from your audio system can still
be controlled by the TV’s remote control.

Fixed The TV’s speakers are turned off and the

volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your
audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the
volume through your audio system.

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Using the Menus

Using the Channel Menu

To select the Channel Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to move to the
Channel icon and
press .

3 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to scroll up and down
through the options.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
6 Press to select the desired option.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Channel Options

The Channel Menu includes the following op tions:

Option Description

Favorite Channel

1 Press to select a favorite channel number.
2 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the

channels until you find the channel you want to add
to your favorites.

3 Press to select it.

Cable ON Select if yo u are receiving cable channels

with a CATV cable.

OFF Select if you are using an antenna.

✍ You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.

40

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Channels that you set to
be skipped can be accessed
only with the 0-9 buttons.

Using the Menus

Option Description

Channel Fix

Useful when you
have a cable box or
satellite receiver
connected

Auto Program Automatically progra ms the TV for all r eceiv ab le
Channel

Skip/Add

2-6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4

and use the cable box or Satelli te rec eiver to
change channels. Select one of these
settings if you have con necte d the device t o
the VHF/UHF jack.

AUX 2-6 Same as 2-6, except you select one of these

settings if you have con necte d the device t o
the AUX jack (see page 9).

VIDEO 1 Use this setting if you have connected the

device to the Audio and Video IN jacks.

channels.
Removes and adds viewable channels.

1 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the

channels until you find the cha nn el you w ant t o ski p /
add.

2 Press to select it.
3 Press the joystick/arr ow buttons to toggle betwe en

“Add” or “Skip.”

4 Press to select.

Channel Label Label up to 40 channels with their station call letters.

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Using the Menus

Using the Parent Menu

The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs
according to their content and rating levels.

To select the Parent Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to move to the Parent
icon and press .

3 Use the 0 -9 buttons on the

remote control to enter your
four-digit password.

4 Con firm your password by

entering it again. The Parent menu options appear.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the settings.
6 Press to select the desired setting.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

✍ You need this password for any future access into the Parent menu. If you lose

your password, see “Lost password” on page 58.

Using the Parent Menu

z

If you are not familiar with
the Parental Guideline rating
system, you should select Child,
Youth, or Young Adult to help
simplify the rating selection. To
set more restrictive ratings,
select Custom.

z

For descriptions of Child,
Youth, and Young Adult
ratings, see page 43.

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The Parent menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Parental Lock

T urn ratings on/off
and select a rating
system

Change Password For changing your password.

OFF Parental lock is off. No programs are

blocked from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G
❏ Canada: C, G

Y outh Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-PG, PG
❏ Canada: 8 ans+

Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-1 4, PG-13
❏ Canada: 14+, 13 ans+

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

❏ US: See page 43 for details.
❏ Canada: See page 44 for details.

Using the Menus

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

z

The content ratings will
increase depending on the le vel
of the age-based rating. For
example, a program with a TV­PG V (Violence) rating may
contain moderate violence,
while a TV-14 V (Violence)
rating may contai n more intense
violence.

z

To ensure maximum
blocking capability, the age­based ratings should be
blocked.

z

If you choose to block
unrated TV programs, please be
aware that the following
programs may be blocked:
emergency broadcasts, political
programs, sports, news, public
service announcements,
religious programs and weather.

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following
options. For Canadian models, see page 44.

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.
R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

TV Rating

Block programs
by their rating,
content or both

Unrated

Block programs
or movies that
are broadcast
without a rating

NC-17
and X
Age-Based Options
TV-Y All children.
TV-Y7 Directed to older children.
TV-G Gene ral Audience .
TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.
TV-MA Mature Audience only.

Content-Based Options
FV Fantasy Violence.
D Suggestive Dialogue.
L Strong Language.
S Sexual situations.
V Violence.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that are

Allow Allows programs and movies that ar e b r oadcast

No one 17 or under allowed.

broadcast without a rating.

without a rating.

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Using the Menus

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

Viewing Blocked Programs

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Men u includes the
following options. For US models, see page 43

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8 Children 8 years and older.
G General programming.
PG Parental Guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

USA Rating See “TV Rating” on page 43 for details.

.

You can view a blocked program by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is
turned on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.

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Using the Timer Menu

To select the Timer Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to move to the Timer
icon and press .

To set the Current Time

1 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to select “Current
Time”, then press .

2 If it is currently Daylight Savings Time, be sure to set the mode to

“ON” first. (Daylight Savings Time occurs in the Spring.)

3 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to enter the correct time, then

press .

4 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To set the Timer

Before setting the timer, be sure to set your TV’s clock to the current
time and Daylight S avings Mode.

Using the Menus

1 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to “Timer 1” or

“Timer 2”, then press .

2 Use the jo ystick/arrow buttons to enter your date, time and

channel preferences, then press to select each one.

3 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To reset the Clock or Timers

❑

Press RESET on the remote control, when in the menu, to reset to
the factory defaults.

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Using the Menus

Selecting Timer Options

The Timer Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Timer 1
Timer 2

Current Time Set the current time.
Daylight Savings ON Select in the spri ng to adjust the time

Program Select to set the Timer by day, tim e, duratio n,

and channel.

OFF Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous

settings will be saved.)

during Daylight Saving Time.

OFF Select in the fall to adjust the time at the

end of Daylight Saving Time.

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Using the Setup Menu

To select the Setup Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow buttons

to move to the Setup icon
and press .

3 Use the joystick/arrow buttons

to scroll through the features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
6 Press to select the desired option.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Using the Menus

Selecting Setup Options

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4

TEXT1, TEXT2,
TEXT3, TEXT4

XDS

(Extended Data
Service)

OFF Turns off Caption Vision.

Displays a printed version of the
dialog or sound effects of a
program. (Should be set to CC1 for
most programs.)
Displays network/station
information presented using either
half or the whole screen (if
available). For closed captioning,
set to CC1.
Displays a network name, program
name, program length, and time of
the show if the broadcaster offers
this service.

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Using the Menus

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To use this feature with
widescreen DVDs, set your
DVD player to 16:9 aspect
ratio.

Option Description

Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you

connected to the TV so you can identify them when using
the TV/VIDEO button. When in the Setup menu’s Video
Label feature, use the joystick/arrow butt ons to highlight
an input to label, then press to select it. Use the
joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the labels. Press

to select the component you connected to each of the
input jacks on the back of your TV. Select “Skip” if you do
not have a component connected to a particular set of
input jacks.
VIDEO 1/2/3 Choose VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD,

Game, SAT, DVD, Web, Receiver,
DTV, Skip

VIDEO 4 Choose DVD, DTV, Skip
If you select “Skip”, your TV skips this connection when
you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.
Language Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of

choice.

16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

sources, such as selected DVD titles (only available when
the TV is in VIDEO mode). Press TV/VIDEO and select from
one of the following options:
AUTO To activate automat ically when a

16:9 signal is received (models
KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only).

ON To activate manually.
OFF To turn off 16:9 (except models

KV-32FV26 and KV-36FV26).

Demo Runs a demonstration of on-screen menus.

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Using the Basic Menu

To select the Basic Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to move to the Basic
icon and press .

3 Use the joystick/arrow

buttons to scroll through the
features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
6 Press to select the desired option.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Using the Menus

Selecting Basic Options

z

As a shortcut to using the
menus, use the button on
the remote control to cycle
through available audio
settings.

The Basic Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Picture Adjust the picture contrast.
Caption Vision Displays your current advanced menu setting:

(CC1–4, TEXT 1–4, or XDS) and OFF.

Effect SRS Produces a dynamic three-

dimensional sound for stereo
signals (models KV-32FV16,
32FV26, 36FV16, and 36F V2 6 onl y).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to

mono programs (models
KV-32FV16, 32FV2 6, 36FV16, and
36FV26 only).

Surround Select for Surround sound (models

KV-36FS12 and 36F S1 6 o nly ) .

OFF Normal stereo or mono recep t i on.

Advanced Menu Select to return to the advanced menus.

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Other Information

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic Page

Programming the Remote Control 52
Operating Other Components with

Your TV Remote Control
Troubleshooting 57
Specifications 59
Index 61

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Programming the Remote Control

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❑ If more than one code

number is listed, try
entering them one by
one until you come to
the correct code for
your component.

❑ If you enter a new code

number, the code
number you
previously entered at
that setting is erased.

❑ In some rare cases, you

may not be able to
operate your
component with the
supplied remote
control. In this case,
use the component’s
own remote contro l
unit.

❑ Whenever you remove

the batteries to replace
them, the code
numbers may revert to
the factory setting and
must be rese t.

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony
Equipment

Beta, ED Beta VCRs VTR1 303
8 mm VCR VTR2 302
VHS VCR VTR3 301
DVD Player DVD/MDP 751

Switch Position
on Remote Control

Programmable
Code Number

If you have video equipm e nt o t he r th an Sony brand th at y ou want to
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to
program the remote control.

✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used

with the remote control.

Turn to “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 53, and find the three-digit
code number for the manufacturer of your component. If more than
one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the
following procedure.

✍ You must perform step 3 within 10 seconds of step 2, or you must start

again from step 2.

1 Move the slide switch to the desired component type (KV-32FV26

and KV-36FV26 models only). (Skip this step if you are
programming a cable box or satellite receiver.)

2 Press CODE SET.
3 Press the func tion button for the type of component you want to

control with the TV’s remote control (VTR/DVD or SAT/
CABLE).

4 Enter th e three-digit ma nuf acturer’s code number.
5 Press ENTER.
6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control

at the component and press the green POWER button that
corresponds with that component. If it res ponds, you are done. If
not, try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer.

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Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301
Admiral

327

(M. Ward)
Aiwa 338, 344
Audio

314, 337

Dynamic
Broksonic 319, 317
Canon 309, 308
Citizen 332
Craig 302, 332
Criterion 315
Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309
Daewoo 341, 312, 309
DBX 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304
Emerson 319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341
Fisher 330, 335
Funai 338
General

329, 304, 309
Electric

Go Video 322, 339, 340
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304,

305,338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336,

337
JVC 314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347
Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

337
LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

335, 338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332

Manufacturer Code

Memorex 309, 335
Minolta 305, 304
Mitsubishi/

MGA

323, 324, 325,

326
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC 314, 336, 337
Olympic 309, 308
Optimus 327
Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

307
Pentax 305, 304
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Quasar 308, 309, 306
RCA/

PROSCAN

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,

313, 310, 329
Realistic 309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338
Sansui 314
Samsung 322, 313, 321
Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Shintom 315
Signature 2000

338, 327
(M. Ward)

SV2000 338
Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

310
Symphonic 338
Tashiro 332
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314. 336, 338,

337
Technics 309, 308
Toshi ba 312, 311

Manufacturer Code

Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

337

Zenith 331

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 704, 710
Pioneer 702

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751
Panasonic 753
Pioneer 752
RCA 755
Toshiba 754

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

225, 226

Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 214, 215
Scientific

209, 210, 211
Atlanta

Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801
General

802
Electric
Hitachi 805
Hughes 804
Panasonic 803
RCA/

802, 808
PROSCAN

Toshi ba 806, 807

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Other Information

Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control

Operating a VCR Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n/off VTR/DVD (green POWER button)
Select VCR VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)
Change channels CH +/-
Record Except models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26:

N and z simultaneously.

Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26:

z and (upper left) simultaneously.
Play N
Stop x
Fast forward M
Rewind the tape m
Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)
Search the picture forward

or backward
Change input mode TV/VTR

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

Operating a DVD Player

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Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n/off VTR/DVD (green POWER button)
Select DVD VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)
Play N
Stop x
Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)
Step through dif ferent tracks

of an audio disc
Step through different

chapters of a vid eo disc
Display the Title menu TITLE (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)
Display the DVD menu DVD MENU (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)
Select tracks directly 0-9 buttons
Display the menu

(Setup)

M to step for ward or m to step backw ard

CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward

MENU

Operating a Cable Box

Operating a Satellite Receiver

Other Information

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n/off SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)
Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)
Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER
Change channels CH +/-
Back to previous channel JUMP

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n/off SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)
Select Satellite Receiver SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)
Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER
Change channels CH +/-
Back to previous channel JUMP
Change input mode TV/SAT
Display channel number DISPLAY
Display DBS guide GUIDE
Display DBS menu MENU
Move highlight (cursor) Joystick or arrows
Select item button

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Other Information

Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)

Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n/off VTR/DVD (green POWER button)
Select MDP VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)
Play N
Stop x
Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)
Search the picture forward

or backward
Search a chap t er f orward or

backward

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

CH +/-

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture
(screen not lit), no sound

Remote control
does not operate

Dark, poor or no
picture (screen lit),
good sound

Good picture,
no sound

Cannot receive upper
channels (UHF) when using
an antenna

No color ❏ Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 36).
Only snow and noise appear

on the screen

Dotted lines
or stripes

TV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

Double images or ghosts ❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is

Cannot operate menu ❏ If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.
Cannot receive any channels

when using cable T V

Cannot gain enough volume
when using a cable box

❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may

need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
❏ Push the power button on the front of the TV.
❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to

TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, or 4.

❏ Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.
❏ Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
❏ Locate the TV at leas t 3-4 feet away from fluorescent l ights.
❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.

❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 36).
❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 36).
❏ Check antenna/cable connections.

❏ Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen (see page 4).
❏ Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page38).

❏ Change Cable to OFF (see page 40).
❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 40).

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
❏ Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
❏ Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 4).

❏ Adjust the antenna.
❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-

dryers.

not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see page41).

caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

❏ Check your cable settings.
❏ Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 40).

❏ Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.

Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume.

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Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot receive channels ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

Unable to select a channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page42), enter the following master passwo rd :

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.

Cannot change channels with
the remote control

Cannot cycle through the
other video equipment
connected to the TV

There is a black box on the
screen

The remote control will not
work in PIP mode

There is no window picture
or it is just static

I get the same program in the
window picture as in the
main picture

I cannot get anything but TV
in my window picture

❏ If you are using the TV to change channels, be sure the TV FUNCTION

button is selected.

❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertantly switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the
Channel Fix feature to “fix” the channel based on the h ookup you used (s ee
page 41).

❏

If you are using a nother device to chang e chan nels, be sure to pr ess th e gr een
“FUNCTION” button for that device. For example, if you are using your
VCR to change cha nn els , be sure to press the

❏ Be sure the Video Label feature has not been set to “Skip” (see page 48).

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available.

(See page 47 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feat ure, select OF F in
the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to select closed captioning,
select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.

❏ Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertantly pressed the

VTR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode.

❏ Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/channel that has a

program airing.

❏ You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try

cycling through your video inputs using the PIP TV/VIDEO button.

❏ PIP is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you connected a

VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will
not show in the small window picture.

❏ Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the

main picture or the window picture.

❏ You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box

will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the PIP
feature. If possible, run a direct cable to your TV’s VHF/UHF input. (This
will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal.)

❏ Be sure the video label has not been set to skip your video inputs. (See the

Setup menu on page 48.)

VTR/DVD

FUNCTION button.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony
television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or
(416) 499-SONY ( 7669) (Canadian residents only).

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Specifications

All Models (General)

Picture Tube FD Trinitron® tube
Antenna 75 ohm external term in al f or VHF/UHF
Television System NTSC, American TV Standard
Channel Coverage

VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69

CATV 1-125
Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Number of Inputs/Outputs

Video (IN) 3 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

S Video (IN) 1 (KV-36FS12, 36FS16 only)

Audio (IN) 4 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum

Monitor Out 1 (except KV-36FS12, 36FS16 ) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalance d , sync negative

CONTROL-S (IN/OUT) 1 (exc ep t KV -36 F S 12, 36FS 16)

S Link (OUT) 3 (except KV-36FS12, 36FS16)

Component Video Input 1 (Y, P

2 (except KV-36FS12, 36FS16)

, PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

B

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohm s

Impedance: 47 kilohm

volume setting (Variable)
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms

negative; P

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P

R

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B

KV-32FV16, 32FV26

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control

KV-32FV16 RM-Y171
KV-32FV26 RM-Y170

AA (R6) Batteries

KV-32FV16 2 supplied for remote control
KV-32FV26 2 supplied for remote control, 1 supplied for wireless headphones

Wireless Stereo Headphones MDR-IF0230 (KV-32FV26 only)
Optional Accessories

AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG
Audio Cable RKC-515HG
S-LINK Cable RK-G69HG
Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG

TV Stand SU-32FD3
Visible Screen Size 32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally
Actual CRT Size 34 in (863.6 mm) picture measured diagonally
Speaker Output 15 W x 2
Dimensions (W x H x D) 882 x 687 x 592 mm (34 3/4 x 27 x 23 1/4 in)
Mass 80 kg (176 lbs)
Power Consumption

In Use 200 W

In Standby 2 W

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KV-36FS12, 36FS16

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control

KV-36FS12 RM-Y168

KV-36FS16 RM-Y169

AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote con t rol
Optional Accessories

AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG

Audio Cable RKC-515HG

Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG

TV Stand SU-36FD3
Visible Screen Size 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally
Actual CRT Size 38 in (965.2 mm) picture measured diagonally
Speaker Output 5 W x 2
Dimensions (W x H x D) 910 x 791 x 650 mm (35 7/8 x 31 1/8 x 25 5/8 in)
Mass 100 kg (220 lbs)
Power Consumption

In Use 190 W

In Standby 2 W

KV-36FV16, 36FV26

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control

KV-36FV16 RM-Y171

KV-36FV26 RM-Y170

AA (R6) Batteries

KV-36FV16 2 supplied for remote control

KV-36FV26 2 supplied for remote control, 1 supplied for wireless headphones

Wireless Stereo Headphones MDR-IF0230 (KV-36FV26 only)

Optional Accessories

AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG
Audio Cable RKC-515HG
S-LINK Cable RK-G69HG
Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG

TV Stand SU-36FD3
Visible Screen Size 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally
Actual CRT Size 38 in (965.2 mm) picture measured diagonally
Speaker Output 15 W x 2
Dimensions (W x H x D) 975 x 757 x 633 mm (38 3/8 x 29 3/4 x 24 7/8 in)
Mass 107 kg (236 lbs)
Power Consumption

In Use 200 W

In Standby 2 W

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Index

16:9 (widescreen) 2, 48

3-D sound, adjusting 39, 49

A

Activating a PIP screen 29

Adding channels to the channel list 40

Adjusting the picture definition 37

Adjusting the audio

Steady sound 38

ANT button 29

antenna, connecting

Aspect ratio, 16:9

Audio menu 35, 38

audio receiver, connecting 21

Auto Program (channel setup) 26, 41

Auto-SAP 35, 49

Auto setup 38

48

B

balance, adjusting 38

Basic menu 35, 49

bass, adjusting 38

batteries

inserting in remote 3
inserting in wireless headphones

bilingual audio 39

blocking programs. See ratings.

brightness, adjusting

36

32

C

cable

box, connecting with VCR 15
connecting 10
setting ON/OFF
with VCR, connecting

cable box, using with TV remote control 55

camcorder, connecting 24

Caption Vision 47, 49

CATV. see cable

Channel List

Adding channels to 3
Removing channe ls from 32

-13
41

14

Channel menu 35
Channel Setup menu 40
Channel Skip/Add 38
channels

creating labels 41
setting up

closed caption modes 47
Code Set Button 39
color temperature, adjusting 37
color, adjusting 36
Connecting:

Audio Receiver 21
Cable or antenna 10
Cable box 11
Camcorder
DVD player 22
Satellite receiver 18
VCR 14-17
VCR with satellite receiver 19

Contents of box 3
CONTROL S 25
Controls and connections 8
Converter 12

26

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-13

24

, 23

D

Demo, menus 48
Display button 5
Display, turning off 5
DVD player

using with TV remote control 54
with A/V connectors, connecting
with component video connectors, connecting

22

23

E

Enhanced pictur e re so l ution 48
Extended Data Service 47

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Index

F

Favorite Channel

setting up 40
using

28

Favorites button 28
features 2
Front Panel controls 8

G

Guide button 5

H

headphones, see wireless headphones
Hookups
hue, adjusting 36

10-25

I

inputs, labeling 48
Installation 48

J

Jump button 5

L

label

channels 41
video inputs

Languages, setting for closed captioning 48
Locking programs 42

48

M

Manufacturer’s Codes 53
MDP, using with TV remote control 56
Menu button 5
menus

Audio 35, 38

35, 49

Basic
Channel
Channel Setup
Parent
Parental Control
Setup
Timer
Video

MTS 5, 39
Muting 4

35

40

35

42

35, 47

35, 45
35, 36

P

Parent menu 35, 42
parental control, described 2
password

changing 42

picture contrast, adjusting 36
picture definition, adjusting 37
Picture in Picture (PIP), using 29
picture, adjusting 49
Picture Mode 4
Picture size, adjusting in PIP 30
power cord, removing from holder 7
presetting channels 41
problems, troubleshooting 57-58

R

ratings, setting 42-44
ratings, viewing blocked programs 44
Rear panel controls and connections 8-9
remote control

described 4-5
inserting batteries
programming

Remote control, buttons inside flap 5
Remote control, operating other components

wtih

VCR 54

56

MDP
Satellite receiver 55
DVD 54
Cable box 55

Removing channels from the channel list 48
Reset button 5
resetting

Audio options 38
Timer options
Video options

3

52-53

45
36

S

Safety ii, iii, iv
SAT/CABLE power button 4
SAT/CABLE function button 4
satellite receiver, using with TV remote control

55

Setting favorite channels 36
setting up channels 26
Setup menu 35, 47

62

sharpness, adjusting 36
Sleep timer/button 4
sound effe ct (3-D), adjusting 39, 49
speakers

turning on/off 39
using external speakers

specifications 59-60
Steady Sound, adjusting 38
Steady Sound, described 38
surround sound 39, 49

39

T

tape-to-tape editing 17
tilt, correcting 48
Time,

set current 17
set daylight savings 54

Timer menu 35, 45
Timer setting 46
treble, adjusting 38
troubleshooting 57-58
TV function button 4
TV power button 4
TV/VIDEO button 4

Index

V

VCR

connecting two, for tape editing 17
using with TV remote control
with cable box, connecting
with cable, connecting
with satellite receiver, connecting

VCR/DVD power button 4
VCR/DVD function butto n 4
Velocity Modulation 2, 37
video inputs, labeling 48
Video menu 35, 36
Video Modes, selecting 36

14

54

15

19

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Printed in U.S.A.