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

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4-075-587-23

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.

(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 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.

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

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

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).

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

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.

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Descriptions

MUTING

SYSTEM

TV/VTR

PICTURE

MODE

OFF

VTR/DVD

FREEZE

POSITION

SLEEP MTS/SAP

SAT/CABLE

SWAP

AUDIO

ANT TV/VIDEO

POWER

PIP

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 809

JUMP

TV/SAT

RESET MENU

CODE SET

ENTER

GUIDE

CHVOL

RM-Y169

Model Remote

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

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.

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

MUTING

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

SYSTEM

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO

POWER

FUNCTION

213 546 879

JUMP ENTER

PICTURE

MODE

TV/SAT

VOL

CODE SET

SWAP

RESET

VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

GUIDE

RM -Y170

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

TV/VTR

REC

TITLE DVD MENU MTS/SAP

AUDIO FREEZE CH

POSITION TV/VIDEO CH

PICTURE

MODE

TV/DBS

VOL

FUNCTION

SWAP

POWER

GUIDE

MTS

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).

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

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.

Installing the TV

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu Controls

TV Rear Panel

Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16

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.

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

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.

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)

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.)

(Continued on the next page)

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

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

OUT

TO CONVERTER

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

AUX

VHF/UHF

R e a

T V

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.

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

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

OUT

Cable box

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.

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

Cable

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

A/V cable

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).

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

✍ 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.

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