Sony KV-36XBR400 User Manual

FD Trinitron

4-075-727-21

Digital Raafity Creation

Operating Instructions

KV-32XBR400 KV-36XBR400

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

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 elecfric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of importanf operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NO ABRIR

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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:

_1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. J Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

—I 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

—I 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.

—J 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

Ü To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings.

Ü Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

O 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.

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 cormected 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 VHP or transmitted by cable

companies for the use of the general public may require

authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or

program owner.

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.

» g TruSurround is a trademark of SRS

I ^ 9 Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are

yV [ J registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

in the United States and selected foreign countries. SRS and TruSurround are

C#9 TruSurround incorporated under license from SRS

States Patent Nos. 4,748,669 and 4, 841, 572 with numerous

additional issued and pending foreign patents. Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings made with the

TruSurround technology.

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.

Labs, Inc. and is protected under United

Important Safeguards

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

Carefully observe and comply wifh all warnings, caufions and instrucfions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safefy precaufions should be observed in fhe insfallafion, use, and servicing of fhe set.

Use Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicafed on fhe serial/model plafe. If you are nof sure of fhe type of elecfrical power supplied fo your home, consul! your dealer or local power company. For fhose sefs designed to operate from baftery 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 fhe instrucfions 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 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 to 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 a fire 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. 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.

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, 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.

Q Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

Q Never block the slots and openings by

placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

Q Never place the set in a confined space, such

as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Q 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.

Service Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

—1 When the power cord or plug

is damaged or frayed.

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—I If liquid has been spilled into ,1 c rwe cWArepft«;

the set.

J If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

—1 If the set has been subject to

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

_J 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-m wire

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Ground damps

Antenna lead-in wire

NEC: National Electrical Code

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.

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

_J When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this

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 Using the Remote Control

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Installing the TV

Overview.................................................................5

Connecting a Cable or Antenna...........................6

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box.....................10

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing............11

Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...13 Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A / V

Connectors....................................................16

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Connecting a Camcorder

Using the CONTROL S Feature.........................18

Setting Up the TV Automatically

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Using the Menus

Overview...............................................................25

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Using the Video Menu

Using the Audio Menu........................................28

Using the Channel Menu

Using the Parent Menu

Using the Timer Menu

Using the Setup Menu.........................................35

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Other Infornaation

Overview

TV Controls and Connectors

Using the Remote Control

Troubleshooting Specifications Index

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Using the Features

Overview...............................................................19

Using Favorite Channels.....................................20

Using Twin View Using the Freeze Function

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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

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control

Page

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAFi) 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; □ DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation, Multi Function): Unlike

conventional line doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines, resulting in four times the density for quality sources such as DVD, Satellite and Digital camcorder.

□ Twin View^“: Using Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View

allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different sources (lOSOi, 480p and 480i) simultaneously.

J 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,

(480p, 480i) Digital Set-top box (HD1080i) connections.

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

equipment.

□ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel.

Using the Remote Control

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Inserting Batteries

Remote Control Overview

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.

Here's an overview of the buttons on the remote control you will probably use most often. For a complete description of the remote control, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 40.

To Do This...

Turn the TV on and off

Select channels directly

Use This Button

TV (POWER)

0-9 and ENTER

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.

Scan through

CH +/-

channels

ES To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CH- button.

Adjust the volume Switch video inputs

(such as a VCR)

VOL +1- TV/VIDEO

Press repeatedly to toggle through all video inputs.

Display the Menu to MENU make changes to the p^j. details, see "Using the Menus" on page 25.

TV View the Favorite

Channels list

FAVORITES

For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on

page 20.

Using the on-screen functions

Move

Select

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV:

Note About the AC Power Cord

Topic

Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video

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14 15

Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the TV Automatically

16 17 18 18

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the plug in the upward direction to remove from hook. Once removed, the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location.

AC Power cord

You can detach the cord from this hook

Installing the TV

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

ES) ; older homes probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see Ef); still

other homes may contain both (see B).

H VHF Only or VHF/LIHF or Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

B VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin

lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

B VHF and UHF

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

U/V Splitter

(not supplied)

Installing the TV

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

this set up convenient.

Cable Box Connections

CATV cable

(No connection to TO CONVERTER)

Antenna cable

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

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

^ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and

perform the Auto Program function (see page 30).

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 service to the

cable box's IN jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the

TV's VHF/UHF jack.

Cable VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

Cable box

^ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should

consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 30).

OUT

Installing the TV

Cable Box and Cable

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

Cable box

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OUT

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

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

"Programming the Remote Control" on page 42).

When using Favorite Channel or Twin View, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture.

ig Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

t Signal

VHF/UHF

^ 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 page 30).

Connecting a VCR and Cable

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

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

VHF/UHF jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

TV's A/V 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 AA/ 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.

Installing the TV

Cable

Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Connect 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 VHP / UHF on your TV.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the

VCR's VHP/UHF IN jack.

3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

TV's A/V 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.

VCR

AUUOfi AUUOL VIDEO

■¿Si

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT

feature to perform tape-to-tape editing. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by the playback VCR to the recording VCR.

1 Connect the VCFl intended for playback using the connection

instructions on page 10 of this manual.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the

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

^ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, Pb, Pr input.

Installing the TV

VCR (playback)

AOWOR AUOIOL VIOeO

AUDIO-R(red) -

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.

A/V cable

Installing the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's A/V OUT

jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

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

VHF/UHF jack.

1^ If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack; For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the satellite receiver's 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.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's

SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHP / UHF IN jack. 3 Using a coaxial Ccible, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's

VHP/UHF jack. 4 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's A/V OUT

jacks to the VCR's A/V IN jacks. 5 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

TV's A/V IN jacks.

Installing the TV

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