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

4-075-587-23

TM

© 2000 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

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

WARNING

To 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 BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time 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 immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

Installing

To 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 to the TV

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

for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

(z)® 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 registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

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

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

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 this 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

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

Use

Power Sources

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 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.

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 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.

		Antenna lead-in wire
	Ground clamp	Antenna discharge unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
	Electrical wire	Ground clamps
	equipment
		Antenna lead-in wire
	NEC: National Electrical Code	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 for long 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-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, 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 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.

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 with 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

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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-to-
	corner 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 enhancement 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 Video 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).

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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 for 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.

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Button Descriptions

POWER

MUTING

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

TV

SYSTEM

OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV

TV/VTR	FREEZE	SWAP	PIP
+
CH	POSITION	AUDIO	TV/VIDEO
		ANT	TV/VIDEO
PICTURE
MODE	SLEEP	MTS/SAP	DISPLAY

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
JUMP	0	ENTER
TV/SAT		GUIDE
RESET		MENU

VOL CH

CODE SET

RM-Y169

Button			Description
MUTING			Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore
			the sound.
POWER buttons			Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video
(GREEN)			equipment.
SYSTEM OFF			Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature
			may not work with older Sony equipment.)
FUNCTION buttons			Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE)
(WHITE or BLACK)			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.

	TV
Model	Remote
KV-36FS16	RM-Y169
KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 RM-Y171
KV-36FS12	RM-Y168
KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 RM-Y170

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).

* PIP TV/VIDEO	In the window picture, cycles through the video
	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 Video 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.

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MUTING	VTR/DVD	SAT/CABLE	POWER
			TV
SYSTEM		FUNCTION
OFF	VTR/DVD	SAT/CABLE	TV
SLEEP	DISPLAY	ANT	TV/VIDEO

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
JUMP	0	ENTER
PICTURE
MODE
	SWAP
TV/SAT		GUIDE
VOL	MENU	CH
	RESET
CODE SET	VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP RM-Y170

TV

MUTING			POWER
VTR/DVD		SAT/CABLE
			TV
		FUNCTION
TV/VTR VTR/DVD		SAT/CABLE TV
REC
TITLE	DVD MENU		MTS/SAP
AUDIO	FREEZE		CH +
POSITION	TV/VIDEO		CH -
PICTURE
MODE
		SWAP
TV/DBS			GUIDE
			MTS
VOL	MENU		CH

		Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Button		Description
* MTS/SAP		Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)
		options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and
		Mono. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on
		page 38.
DISPLAY		Press once to display the current time and channel label
		(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 back and forth between 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 settings to the factory
		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). Pressing down on the center button selects the
		item.
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).

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Installing the TV

Overview

Note About the AC

Power Cord

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	22
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

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

AC Power cord

Do not remove the cord from the hook(s). (The KV-36FS12, 36FS16, 36FV16 and 36FV26 models have only one, larger hook.

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TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu

Controls

TV Rear Panel

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.

	Model KV-36FS12		Model KV-36FS16
			4
4	9	1	9
		2
	7	3	7
3
	6		6
	Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26
	4
	1		9
	2		5
	3		7

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	Installing the TV
Back Panel Descriptions
Connection	Description
1AUX	Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable
(except	provider does not feature local channels. You can switch
KV-36FS12)	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	This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV
(except	to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable
KV-36FS12)	box) and normal cable 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/UHF antenna 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 Video IN
	jack.
5MONITOR OUT	Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.
(except models	When two VCRs are connected (see page 17), you can
KV-36FS12 and	use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.
36FS16)
6AUDIO (L/R)/	Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR
VIDEO	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	Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio
(VAR/FIX)	or video component. You can use these outputs to listen
L (MONO)/R	to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

8S-LINK Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote CONTROL S IN/OUT control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or (except models video components.

KV-36FS12 and 36FS16)

9Y, PB, PR, L, R Connects to your DVD player’s or Digital Set-top box’s component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.

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Connecting 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 C).

AVHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable

	75-ohm	VHF/UHF
	coaxial	Rear of TV
	cable

B	300-ohm twin	VHF/UHF
	lead cable
		Rear of TV
	Antenna connector
	75-ohm
	coaxial cable
		VHF/UHF
		Rear of TV
		U/V Mixer
		(not supplied)
	300-ohm twin
	lead cable
	VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF
C VHF and UHF

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Cable and Antenna

Basic Cable Box

Connections

Installing the TV

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.

CATV cable	AUX
	Rear of TV
(No connection to	TO CONVERTER
TO CONVERTER)
	VHF/UHF

Antenna cable

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing 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 page 41).

Cable Box and Cable

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, so you cannot use the PIP feature.)

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z 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).

1Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

2Using 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.

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

TV’s AUX jack.

Cable box	75-ohm coaxial cable	AUX
IN	(not supplied)
OUT	3		R
			e
	2 TO CONVERTER		a
			r
			o
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)			f
	1	VHF/UHF	T
			V

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52).

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Setting the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the Channel Menu” on page 40) ensures that you do not accidentally switch the channels using your TV.

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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.

1Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the cable box’s IN jack.

2Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

1	2
IN	OUT
	Cable box

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Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box.

1Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.

2Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3Using 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

Coaxial cable

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

A/V cable

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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, so you cannot use the PIP feature.)

1Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

2Using 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.

3Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the VCR’s IN jack.

4Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

5Using 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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		TV
	Coaxial
	cable
	Cable box
		Cable
	Coaxial
	cable
	VCR	AUDIO-R (red)
		AUDIO-L (white)
		VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

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

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 channels using the VCR or cable box, set your TV to channel 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.

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