Sony KV-36FV15, KV-36FS10, KV-32FV15, KV-32FS10, KV-27FV15 Owner’s Manual

3-866-305-21

FD Trinitron

EGA

Operating Instructions

KV-27FV15

KV-32FS10 KV-32FV15 KV-B6FS10

KV-36FV15

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ..................... i

Welcome! ........................................ 1

Precautions ...................................... 1

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

Connecting and Installing the TV

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

Note about the AC Power Cord ............... 3

Cable or Antenna Connections ................. 3

Cable Box Connections .............................. 4

VCR Connections ........................................ 5

Satellite Receiver Connections .................. 7

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

Additional Connections ............................. 9

Using Special Sony Features ................... 10

Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries ..................................... 12

Using the remote control move &

select buttons .............................. 12

Front panel menu control ........................ 12

Using Your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically ............. 13

Watching the TV ....................................... 14

Using Picture-in-Picture -- PIP .............. 16

Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection ......................... 17

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

Using the VIDEO [] menu .................... 19

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

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

Using the SET UP _ menu .................. 22

Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL

menu ............................................ 27

Operating Video Equipment

Progranxming the remote ........................ 29

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver

Programming the remote control ........... 31

Troubleshooting ........................... 32

Specifications ................................ 33

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

WARNING

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUClON

RIESGO DE CHDOUE ELECTRIGO

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR RACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVlca PERSONNEL.

the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

This symbol is intended to alert the user to 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

CAUTION

TO PREVENTELEC'I_ICSHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OR PLUGTO WIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT.

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NO ABRIR

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and picture contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving)

pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at

a high brightness or picture contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station Iogos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty

because they are the result of misuse.

Note on Caption Vision

Thistelevision receiver provides display of television closedcaptioning in accordancewith §15.119 of the FCCrules.

Note on cleaning the TV Cleanthe TV with a soft dry cloth. Never usestrong

solventssuchasthinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CAW system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHE 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 inteferenca 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 isencouraged 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.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit 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

equ pment.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y168,

171.

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

As an ENERGY STARe Partner, Sony has determined that this

product or product models meets the ENERGY STARe guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR eis a U.S. registered mark.

l Remote Control

Keep this flap unfolded andusethispage

for reference.

SYSTEM OFF

(page 15) --

TV/VTR (page 15) -

ANT (pages 3 and 15)

PICTURE MODE --

(pages 14 and 19)

SLEEP (page 14) --

JUMP (page 14) --

TV/SAT

(page 15)

RESET (page 14)

VOL +/-

tit J_

WN_ F_E_E IW/_

MUTING

i TV (POWER)

-- TV (FUNCTION)

-- PIP (page 16)

TV/VIDEO DISPLAY

MTS/SAP (pages 15 and 20)

0 - 9 buttons

ENTER GUIDE

Select buttons

(pages 12 and 17)

CH +/-

Getting to know the buttons on

the remote control Names of the buttons on the remote

control are in different colors to represent the available functions.

Button color

Clear ................ Indicates which equipment is

currently being controlled

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

operations

Label color

White ...............TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/SAT/

CABLE operation buttons

yellow .............. PIP operation buttons

Blue .................. SAT operation buttons

Green ............... SYSTEM OFF operation button

All references to buttons on the remote control will be highlighted with bold text.

CODE SET

(pages 29-31)

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ..................... i

Welcome! ........................................ 1

Precautions ...................................... 1

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

Connecting and Installing the TV

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

Note about the AC Power Cord ............... 3

Cable or Antenna Connections ................. 3

Cable Box Connections .............................. 4

VCR Connections ........................................ 5

Satellite Receiver Connections .................. 7

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

Additional Connections ............................. 9

Using Special Sony Features ................... 10

Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries ..................................... 12

Using the remote control move &

select buttons .............................. 12

Front panel menu control ........................ 12

Using Your New TV

Setting up the TV automatically ............. 13

Watching the TV ....................................... 14

Using Picture-in-Picture -- PIP .............. 16

Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection ......................... 17

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

Using the VIDEO (_ menu .................... 19

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

Using the TIMER _) menu ..................... 21

Using the SET UP I_ menu .................. 22

Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL

menu ............................................ 27

Operating Video Equipment

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

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver

Programming the remote control ........... 31

Troubleshooting ........................... 32

Specifications ................................ 33

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

Important Safeguards

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

Carefullyobserve and comply with all warnings, cautions

and instl"uctionsplaced on the set, or describedin the operating iust1"uctlonsor 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 L" _

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 _ 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 should still fail to fit,contact your

electrician to have asuitable 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 wiU 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 II or convenience receptacles beyond their ][

capacity, since this can result in fire or ]_

electric shock. _ -'_ Always turn the set off when it is not to /"w--,

be used. When the set is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an

internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts that could result in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended

by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or Polishing it. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth

lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Ifa snapping or popping sound from a

TV set is continuous orfrequent while the TV *,2-.,r- is operating, unplug the TV and consult your

dealer or service technician. Itis normal for .

some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being

turned on or off.

Installation

Water and Moisture

DO not use Power-line operated sets near water -- for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, _, /'gJ/"

stand,tableorshelf.The setmay fall, '_._/.=_/

causing serious injury to a child or an _=_.v adult, end serious damage to the set. Use _\_._ _4_

only a cart or stand recommended by the C._ ,--x_ 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. _. j.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a _ _-_r

cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slotsand openings by

placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or

other similar surface.

Important Safeguards (continued)

• Never place the set ina confined space,

suchasa bookcase,or built-in cabinet,

unlessproper ventilation isprovided.

or heat register, or where it is exposedto _,_ _'_- direct sunlight

• Do not placethe set near or over a radiator _.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over [_l[ [ the power cord, and do not place the set ]_.._JJ[ 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, EXTREMECARESHOULD BETAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES ORCIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEMIS 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.

Ground Antenna di_hm_e

_tenna levi-in

Grounding c_nd_c_z_

Or_nd

NEC:Na_onM

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 orfrayed. _.. '_m'_w-

• If liquid has been spilled into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or

water.

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• If the set hasbeen subjectto excessive

shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally

when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance

-- this indicates a need for service.

Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself

sinceopening the cabinet may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified servicepersonnel. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts arerequired, 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.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to

Safety Check

perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so k/ 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.

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Welcome!

Precautions

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

Trinitron ®Color TV. Before reading, check

the model number located on the front of this manual.

The menus and illustrations used in these

instructions are for KV-36FV15 to show the

maximum number of features available.

Differences in operation or features will be

indicated in the text, for example, "KV-36FV15 only."

Model Number

KV-32FSlO

KV-36FS10

Safety

• Operate the TV only with 120 V AC.

• The plug is designed, for safety purposes,

to fit in the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV

immediately and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it

further.

Installing

• TO prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings.

* Do not install the TV in a hot or humid

place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Do not attempt to

remove the cord from these hooks. Doing so could cause damage to the TV.

This manual is divided into five major sections. We recommend that you review the

contents before you begin to use your new TV.

Connecting and Installing the TV

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

accessories.

2 Basic Set Up

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

3 Using your New TV

This section shows the initial setup screen

and how to use your remote control.

4 Using your Menus

This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your TV's

settings.

5 Troubleshooting

This section helps you to correct problems

you may encounter with your TV.

_ Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections

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

Cable or antenna only Cable and antenna

Cable box Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels VCR and cable or antenna

VCR and cable box Two VCRs for tape editing

Satellite Receiver VCR and Satellite Receiver

DVD Player DVD Player with component video output connectors

Audio system Camcorder to view tapes

CONTROL S VCR using S-Link

Satellite Receiver using S-Link

3 4 4

5 5

7 8

9 10

11 11

Note about the AC Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use caution when

removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the cord in the upward direction, without

removing the cord from the two lower hooks.

I _ DO not remove = _ the cord from

AC Power -'r' these hooks, cord

A • VHF only

• VHF/UHF

• Cable

B • VHFonly

• UHF only

• VHF/UHF

75-ohm (Rear of TV)

coaxial cable VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin (Rear of TV) lead cable VHF/UHF

Cable and antenna

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient.

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

(No connection "TO CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

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

Cable or Antenna Connections

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

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

be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see

A); older homes will probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may

contain both (see C).

Note

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF

__ (Rear of TV)

In order to receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and

perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see page 23).

and

__J (not supplied)

UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-66 U/V mixer

HF/UHF

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Cable Box Connections

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

through your cable box, you should consider

Ifyouwillbecontrollingallchannelselection

using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).

view all channels.

Cable

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your

Cable box _ __

cable to the IN on your cable box. | •

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on

Cable box

Cable box and cable

If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box),

would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input

you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).

and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control.

Cable box AUX

Notes

• Your Sony remote control can be

OUT

programmed to operate your cable box,

(see page 31).

• When using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture.

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) _ ....

Tip "_"

Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

TO CONVERTER

,,_signau

VHF/UHF

VCR Connections

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

system with a VCR

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Tip"_"

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

Connecting a VCR and TV with a

cable box

1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to

IN on your cable box.

2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)

from the OUT jack on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO I instead of the yellow AN cable. S VIDEO

does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

3 Coaxial cable

Cable/ _ VCR

1 antenna I_o_ _o. _oL _o

3 Coaxial cable

_x I

0 I

VHF_IF I

•ux I

OONVERI_R ]

V_I_IFI

(Rear of TV)

VIDIEO IN

8V_

mO_

R-

_ _ AUDIO-L (white)

K_ VIDEO (yellow)

(Rear of TV)

O-R (red)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing

MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR or to perform tape editing and dubbing.

1 Connect the VCR intended for playback

using the connection instructions on

page 5 of this manual.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

Note

You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, PB, PR input.

TV to the video input intended for

J To perform tape editing; set the

playback by pressing TVAIIDEO.

VCR (for playback)

J AI_IO RMIOIO L _1_0

I (Rear of TV)

-y

_DB3

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

Satellite Receiver Connections

Connecting a satellite receiver

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.

3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

For optimum picture quality, use $ VIDEO I instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does ]

not provide sound, your audio connectors 2 must still be connected.

Satellite receiver

(Rear of TV)

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

VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT

on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO

and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Pressing TVNIDEO on the remote control will allow I

you to view from the satellite receiver or VCR.

Satellite receiver u_ s

(Rear of TV)

VIDEO (yellow)

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