Sony KV-36XBR200 User Manual

3-862-739-21

FD Trinitron

UTEGA

Trinitron XBR

Operating Instructions

KV-32XBR200 KV-36XBR200

Tab le of C ont ents

Welcome!................................................ 7

Precautions Using This Manual

Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections Note about the AC Power Cord

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

Connecting directly to cable or an

Cable and antenna...........................................3

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

Cable box .......................................................4

Cable box and cable........................................4

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

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

Connecting a VCR and TV with a

Connecting two VCR's....................................6

DBS Connections

Connecting a DBS receiver Connecting a DBS receiver and a

DVD Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

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antenna

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system with a VCR

cable box

VCR............................................................7

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Connecting a DVD Plaver w ith

7 7

2 3

Setting Up the TV Automatically.......................14

Watching the TV

Watching Two Programs at One Time -

Using CHANNEL INDEX

Using your Menus

Learning Menu Selection...................................21

component \ ideo output

connectors

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

Connecting an auclio system...........................9

Connecting an A/V receiver............................9

Connecting a camcorder................................10

Using Special Sony Features

Uswrg the CONTROL S feature Connecting S-Link to your VCR Connecting S-Link to your DBS

Basic Set Up

Inserting Batteries Using-the Remote Control Joystick

Adjustment Bars .................................................13

On Screen Help/Instructions

Using your New TV

PIP/P&P (Twin View™)

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Ouick Start to tire Menus Using the VIDLCl lliD Menu

Using the AUDIC) S Menu ...............................24

Using the TIMER © Menu Using the SET UP S Menu

Setting and Selecting

11 11

12 12

17 19

FAVORITE CHANNEL

Operating Video Equipment

Setting the Manufacturer's Code........................31

Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver

Setting the Manufacturer's Code

Troubleshooting......................................34

Specifications Index

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25 26

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SLEEP (page 15)‘

DISPLAY (p^e 16)"

VCR/DVD/MDP

Operation

Buttons

(page 32)

DVD

Operation

Buttons

(page 32)

PIP/P&P

(pages 17, 18)

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(page 15)

JUMP-

(page 15)

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FUNCTION

Getting to know the buttons on the remote control

POWER (page 15) Names ot the Liuttons on the remote

control are presented in ditferent colors hr

FUNCTION represent the a\ ailable fvmctions.

(page 15)

лит/ ■,r\ Button color

ANT (page 16) „ , ,

Black

...............

I'ress to select the component

. you want to control; e.g. VTR

(page IbJ (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player, DBS 0-9 Buttons (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/ EMTER CABl,b:,oi-TV

Green ............... ButU)ns relewint to power

Р1Р/Р&Р/ operations, like turning the TV,

CHANNEL INDEX ogg (Direct Broadcast Satellite) / (pages 17-20) CABLE, or VTR (VCR)/MDP/

MTS/GUIDE LIV'D Idaver on or off MENU Label color

White

CH +/- Player/DBS (Direct Broadcast

...............

TV/VTR (V'CR)/MDP/DVD

Joystick SateUite)/CABLE operation

(oaae 13) buttons

^ Yellow...............PIP, P&P, and CHANNEL

VTR1/2/3/DVD/ INDEX operation buttons MDP (page 31)

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L)BS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)

operation buttons

Green................S-Link operation buttons

Pink

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DVD Player operation buttons

For a lictailed explciimtion of most buttons, src

"Watching the TV" on page 15.

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 ELEaRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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 clos^ 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

interierencf in u 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.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y144. MODELS: KV-32XBR200, 36XBR200

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.

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Additional Connections

Connecting an audio system

For an enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUXl, etc.) on your stereo.

2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input

and use the AUDIO menu to set your audio output, (see "SPEAKER" and "AUDIO OUT" on page 24)

Connecting an A/V receiver

For easier control of all audio and video equipment, connect your A/V receiver.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect VIDEO 1

IN on your TV to Monitor AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your A/V receiver.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect TV OUT

on your TV to TV AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your A/V receiver.

You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your TV's input to the AA' receiver (VIDEO 1). (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

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Making Connections

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the components you will be

connecting.

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Cable or antenna only Cable and antenna Cable box Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels VCR and cable or antenna VCR and cable box Two VCRs tor tape editing using MONITOR OUT' Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) VCR and Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) DVD Player DVD Player with component video output connectors Audio system

A/V receiver Camcorder to view tapes CONTROL S VCR using S-Link Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) using S-Link

3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7

7 8 8 9 9

10 11 12 12

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

Do not remove the cord from these hooks.

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).

VHF only

VHF/UHF

Cable

VHF only 300-ohm twin

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF f

and

UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

75 ohm coaxial cable

lead cable

Antenna connector

(Redr of TV)

VHF/UHr

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied)

Cable and antenna

You may find it convenient to use the

following set up if your cable provider does not feature local channels that you are able to receive using an antenna.

(Rear of TV)

CATV cable

(No connection "TO CONVERTER" in this case)

Antenna cable

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Select cable or antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.

Note

• In order to receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and perform the AUTO PRCKTRAM function, (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

Connecting and

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Cable Box Connections

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels.

Cable box

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your

cable to the IN on your cable box.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on

your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.

Cable box and cable

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled charmels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control.

Notes

• Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. (see "Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver" on page 33)

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

Tip V

Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see “CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

Cable

1 Í

Cable box

If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see “CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

Cable box

scrambled

channels

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CATV cable

(unscrambled channels)

OUT

75-ohm coaxial

cable (not supplied)

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV)

AUX

TO CONVERTER

♦

(signal)

VHF/UHF

VCR Connections

Connecting an antenna/cable TV

system with a VCR

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.

* If you are connecting a monauraJ 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 Coimect the single (input) jack of the

splitter to your incoming cable connection, and connect the other two (output) jacks (using coaxial cable) to IN on your cable box and VHF/UHF on your TV.

2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on

your cable box to IN on your VCR.

3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and

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

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

Coaxial cable

Cable

1 1^-13 >

(not supplied)

Cable

1 ——GO-'®

Splitter

Cable box

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VCR

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VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

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(Rear of TV)

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AUDIO-R(red)

AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting and Insialliny

Connecting two VCRs

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

4 of this manual. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

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

Disconnect all power sources before making any connectioi

DBS Connections

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to your DBS 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 DBS receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from your satellite

antenna to your DBS receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable

or anterma to VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.

3 Using a coaxial connector, connect VHF/

UHF OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on

your TV.

4 Using A/V cormectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO OUT on your DBS 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.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

For optimum picture quaiity, use S VÌDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

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

2 (Real ol TV)

SVBEO-

CONVERTER

VCEO -

VHFAIHF

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VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

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

DVD Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

Using A/V connectors, connect VIDEO IN on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD Player.

Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors

This connection option offers the highest quality DVD picture.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

R and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD Player to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your TV.

2 Using three VIDEO connectors, connect Y,

Pb, and Pr on the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on your DVD Player to Y, Pb, and Pr on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of

your TV.

Note

• Some DVD Player terminals may be labeled Y, Cb, and Cr, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y.

If so, connect them by matching the colors.

DVD

Disconnect all power sources before making any connection

iK.-.ir of TV,

RK-74A (not supplied)

AUDIO-R AUDIO-L

(red) (white)

Additional Connections

Connecting an audio system

For an enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV.

1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO

OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUXl, etc.) on your stereo.

2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input

and use the AUDIO menu to set your audio output, (see "SPEAKER" and "AUDIO OUT" on page 24)

Connecting an A/V receiver

For easier control of all audio and video equipment, connect your A/V receiver.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect VIDEO 1

IN on your TV to Monitor AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT on your A/V receiver.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect TV OUT

on your TV to TV AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your A/V receiver.

You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your TV's input to the AA' receiver (VIDEO 1). (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

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