Sony WEGA KV 32FV310, KV-27FV310, WEGA KV 36FV310, KV-32FV310, KV-36FV310 User Manual

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.

Note to the CATV 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

❏ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. ❏ One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for

safety purposes and will fit into the power 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 falls into the TV, unplug it and

have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

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 channel 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 results of misuse.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

✍

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Protecting the TV

❏ 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.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules. Use of this television 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.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and at the rear of your TV.

Trademarks and Copyrights

ENERGY STAR® is a registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency.

WEGA®, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

“WOW, TruSurround, and the ()® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.”

guidelines

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User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

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

Use Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). 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 replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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 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. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve.

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. Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on top of the set. The object may fall from the set, causing injury.

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

Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady handling. Install the set on a stable, level surface.

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, tripod, bracket, 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. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 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.

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• Never cover the slots and openings

with a cloth or other materials.

Never block the slots and openings

•

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

•

Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or over a

radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service Damage Requiring Service

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

When the power cord or plug

•

is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled

into the set or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

• If the set has been subject to

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

If the set does not operate

•

normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance — 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.

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User Guide

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Contents

Introduction

Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features ........................................................................1

About this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 2

Batteries for the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2

Front Panel Menu Controls ........................................................................................................... 2

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description..........................................................................................................3

Programming the Remote Control...............................................................................................5

Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment ................................................................. 7

Connecting Your TV

TV Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................. 9

Basic Connections ......................................................................................................................... 11

Cable Box Connections ................................................................................................................ 12

Connecting Additional Equipment............................................................................................ 14

Using Basic Functions

Setting Up the TV.......................................................................................................................... 23

Quick Start to the Menus ............................................................................................................. 24

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ..................................................................................................... 26

Connections that affect your ability to use PIP ................................................................. 28

Using the Menus

How to Access Menus.................................................................................................................. 29

Using the Video Menu ................................................................................................................. 30

Using the Audio Menu ................................................................................................................ 31

Using the Channel Menu.............................................................................................................33

Using the Parent Menu ................................................................................................................ 35

Parental Control..................................................................................................................... 36

United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options.............................................................. 38

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options........................................................................40

Using the Timer Menu ................................................................................................................. 41

Using the Setup Menu..................................................................................................................42

Using the Basic Menu...................................................................................................................43

Other Information

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 45

Specifications................................................................................................................................. 49

Index......................................................................................................................................................51

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®.

Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features

Some of the features you will enjoy include:

❏ High Voltage Regulator

increasing the brightness and focus.

❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and

outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.

❏ Y, P B, PR Inputs — Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality

(480i only).

❏ WOW — Provides a dramatic presence with a full, deep bass sound. When WOW is

enabled, BBE is directly activated to further enhance the audio performance.

❏ TruSurround — Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals. ❏ BBE — Gives sound more impact by using audio technology to compensate for phase

effects in speakers.

❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by

establishing rating limits.

❏ ClearEdge VM — Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge. ❏ DynaBlack — Improves contrast and sharpens image detail. ❏ Picture in Picture (PIP) — Allows you to view two programs simultaneously. ❏ Favorite Channels — Provides instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a

button.

❏ Info Banner — Displays the name and the remaining time of the current program viewed,

if available.

❏ Universal Remote Control — Operates your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite

receiver, or DVD player.

❏ Energy Star ❏ Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote

— Meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

control.

❏ Front A/V Inputs — Lets you quickly connect video games, camcorders or stereo/mono

equipment.

—

Provides a significant improvement to picture quality by

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Operating Instructions

About this Manual

This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.

Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.

✍ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate

properly, the batteries might be worn out.

✍ If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Front Panel Menu Controls

The front Audio/Video panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control.

❏ Press to display the on-screen menu. ❏ Use the and buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of your remote

control.

❏ Use the button on the front Audio/Video panel to navigate through the menus, then

select an item. The front panel controls also allow you to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and change video inputs.

✍ To navigate the menus with your remote control, see “Using the Menus” on page 29.

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Remote Control Description

Button Description

MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press

SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the equipment programmed into

D E

G H

TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you

ANT

(antenna)

PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available video

SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in

JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.

TV/SAT Press to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite)

RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an

VOL (volume) Press (+) or (-) to adjust the volume.

CODE SET Press to program your remote control to operate

to restore sound.

the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5.

have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details; see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5.

Press to switch between VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.

picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie and Pro. Also available in the Video menu. See “Using the Video Menu” on page 30 for details.

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. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to view the remaining time.

The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you selected. JUMP will not work if any FUNCTION Mode (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) is activated.

inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

Press for a direct selection of Effect settings (Simulated, WOW, TruSurround, Off) when the remote is in TV FUNCTION mode. See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 31 for details.

on-screen menu.

connected video equipment. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5.

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Button Description

POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/

FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/

PIP (Picture in

Picture)

VCR (operating)

and

(to record)

m Rewind.

M Fast-forward.

x Stop.

TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through available video inputs.

DISPLAY Press once to display the current time (if set) and

MTS/SAP Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound

and

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ENTER

GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite

MENU Press to display the on-screen menu. Press again to

CH (channel) Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through

video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5.

CABLE, TV) that you want to operate with the remote control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.

Press to operate PIP feature. See “Using Picture in Picture (PIP)” on page 26.

Press to operate your VCR. The VCR must be programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5.

Press the button and the button at the same time to record programs with your VCR. The remote control must be programmed before you can use REC.

Play.

Pause. Press again to resume normal playback.

the program status such as channel number, Channel Label (if set), video input, and Video Label (if set). Press again to turn off the display.

(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Programming), and Mono.

Press to change channels. The channel changes after two seconds.

antenna.

Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on-screen menus. Press the center button to select an option.

exit the menu at any time.

the channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CHbutton.

✍ For information on Picture in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 27.

✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 46.

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Using the Remote Control

Programming the Remote Control

In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control. Use the following procedure to program the remote control.

1 Check the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 6 and find the three-digit code number

for the manufacturer of your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.

2 Press .

✍ The and button will flash when you press .

3 Press or button to indicate the type of component you want to program with

the remote control.

✍ You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must redo steps 2 and 3.

4 Use the buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.

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5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control at the component and

press on the green POWER button that corresponds with that component. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.

✍ If you have problems programming your remote control, see “Troubleshooting” on page 45.

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Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

Admiral (M. Ward)

Aiwa 338, 344

Audio Dynamic

Broksonic 319, 317

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Craig 302, 332

Criterion 315

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316,

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

JVC 314, 336, 337,

Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/ MGA

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

327

314, 337

317, 318, 341

329, 304, 309

338

330, 314, 336, 337

345, 346, 347

337

335, 338

323, 324, 325, 326

Manufacturer Code

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/ PROSCAN

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

Sansui 314

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321,

Sharp 327, 328

Shintom 315

Signature 2000 (M. Ward)

SV2000 338

Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338,

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

Zenith 331

307

304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 310, 329

335, 324, 338

335, 323, 324, 325, 326

338, 327

310

337

331, 332

337

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701

Panasonic 704, 710

Pioneer 702

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751

Hitachi 758

JVC 756

Magnavox 757

Mitsubishi 761

Oritron 759

Panasonic 753

Philips 757

Pioneer 752

RCA 755

Samsung 758

Tos h ib a 7 54

Zenith 760

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

Jerrold/G.I./ Motorola

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific Altanta

Tocom 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

225, 226

201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218

209, 210, 211

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801

DIRECT TV 809

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

RCA/ PROSCAN

Toshiba 806, 807

802

802, 808

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Using the Remote Control

Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment

Operating a VCR

Press To

Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button)

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or Search forward or backward

and

Operating a DVD Player

Press To

0 9

Select a channel

Change channels

Play video tape

Stop

Pause

Record

Switch between VCR and TV inputs

Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button)

Select chapters

Search chapters forward or backward

Play DVD

Stop

Pause

Display the DVD menu

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option

Operating a Laser Disc Player

Press To

Power on the laser disc (VCR/DVD green button)

Search chapters forward or backward

Play disc

Stop

Pause

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Operating a Satellite Receiver

Press To

0 9

Operating a Cable Box

Press To

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Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button)

Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Display channel number

Display SAT GUIDE

Display SAT Menu

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option

Power on the cable box (SAT/CABLE green button)

Select a channel

Change channels

Change back to previous channel

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Connecting Your TV

Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment.

TV Rear Panel

VIDEO

(MONO)

S VIDEO

678

MONITOR

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

Jack Description

1AUX This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your

cable provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels by pressing ANT on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP.

2TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV to

switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box) and normal cable channels (CATV). Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels.

3 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 4 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or

other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

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Jack Description 5 AUDIO L(MONO), R/

VIDEO

This input connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack.

Y, PB, PR/ L(MONO), R

These inputs (Video 4-5) connect to the component video Y, PB,

R, and AUDIO L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or

P digital set-top box (480i only).

7MONITOR OUT This output lets you record the program you are watching to a

VCR. When two VCRs are connected (see “Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing” on page 21), you can use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.

8 AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX) L(MONO), R

This jack connects to the Audio input jacks on your audio equipment. You can listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

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Basic Connections

TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna

Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below:

Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in to newer homes).

(not supplied)

Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna” (usually found in older homes).

This allows you to connect your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna, in order to view both cable and local channels.

✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the

antenna for the best reception.

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Operating Instructions

Cable Box Connections

Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. If some, but not all, of your channels are scrambled, consider using the cable box and cable connection.

TV and Cable Box

Cable box

From cable/ antenna

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the

VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press to operate your cable box and then use the

buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 33).

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Connecting Your TV

Cable Box and Cable

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to:

❏ change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your TV

This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box

cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on the PIP feature, see page 26.

✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible

with digital boxes.

Cable box

Rear of TV

Coaxial cable

75-ohm Coaxial cable

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the IN jack on your cable box to the TO

CONVERTER jack on your TV.

3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the AUX

jack on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your cable box and then use the

buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 33).

❏ Press to switch back and forth between VHF/UHF (local channels or unscrambled)

and AUX (cable system or pay channels).

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Operating Instructions

Connecting Additional Equipment

Connecting a TV and VCR

Rear of TV

VCR

VIDEO

(MONO)

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

(MONO)

From cable/antenna

Video (yellow)

Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

Optional connection

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your

VCR.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF

jack on the TV.

Optional connection

❏ If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by

connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5).

❏

To activate your remote, press to operate your VCR. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 33).

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input) and VHF/UHF

(local channels).

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Connecting Your TV

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box

✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-

directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box.

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to:

❏ change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a

scrambled signal

❏ change channels through your TV

This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on the PIP feature, see page 26.

Rear of TV

Cable

Splitter

Cable box

VCR

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

MONITOR

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter to:

a) the IN jack on your cable box

b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV

3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack

on your VCR.

4 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by

connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

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Operating Instructions

✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible

with digital boxes.

Optional connection

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your VCR or to operate your cable

box. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF (local

channels or unscrambled), or cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

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Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver

From cable/ antenna

Connecting Your TV

Rear of TV

Satellite

Satellite receiver

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

(MONO)

antenna cable

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on

your TV.

3 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite

receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your satellite receiver. See page 7 on how

to operate other functions.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch to satellite receiver input (VIDEO input).

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Operating Instructions

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver

Satellite receiver

From cable/ antenna

VCR

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

(MONO)

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite

receiver.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF

jack on your TV.

4 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite

receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

✍ To view from the satellite receiver or VCR, select the video input to which your satellite receiver or

VCR is connected by pressing on the remote control.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏

Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver (

see page 5

❏ Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection. ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your VCR or to operate your satellite

receiver.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF

(local channels or unscrambled), or your cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

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Connecting Your TV

Connecting a DVD Player

Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Rear of DVD Player

Rear of TV

MONITOR

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

Optional connection

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

❏ If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y, PB, PR), you can

improve the picture quality by using component video cables (480i only). This connection can be done on VIDEO 4 or 5 (both Y, P

B, PR).

✍ PIP feature is not compatible with VIDEO 4-5, you can use VIDEO 1or 3. These inputs are compatible

with PIP.

Rear of TV

Rear of DVD Player

Y (green) P

(blue)

(red)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

(MONO)

Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the Y, PB, PR OUT on your DVD

player to Y, PB, PR IN on your TV.

2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.

✍ The Y, PB, PR outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB, and CR or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so,

connect the cables to like colors.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your DVD. ❏ Press repeatedly to switch to the DVD player's input (VIDEO input).

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Operating Instructions

Connecting a Camcorder

To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Front A/V Panel

Audio R (red)

Audio L (white)

A/V output

Video (yellow)

Optional connection

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Connecting an Audio System

1 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the

unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo.

Set the Speaker option to Off. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 31.

Open the Audio Out option on the Audio Menu and select Fixed to control the volume through the connected audio system. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 32.

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

AUDIO-L (white)

(MONO)

AUDIO-R (red)

Line input

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Connecting Your TV

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

You can connect two VCRs together to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded.

Rear of TV

VCR (for playback)

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO

(MONO)

VCR (for recording)

1 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first

VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

2 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the second VCR

to the MONITOR AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the following:

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press to operate your VCR, see page 7 on how to operate

other functions.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch DVD input (VIDEO inputs).

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Using Basic Functions

Setting Up the TV

After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels.

✍ When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished; otherwise it will skip over channels that are

available. Perform Auto Program again to program receivable channels.

1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.

Initial Setup

Auto Program: Exit:

First please connect cable/antenna

[CH+] [CH–]

2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program, or press

to exit.

✍ The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.

To perform Auto Program again

1 Press . 2 Press g to highlight Channel Menu. 3 Press f to highlight Cable. Press to select. 4 Press F or f to highlight On or Off according to how you connected your TV. Press to

select.

5 Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press to search for channels. 6 After Auto Program finishes, press to exit.

To reset the TV to factory settings

1 Turn the TV on. 2 Hold down on the remote control. 3 Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn itself off,

then back on.

4 Release .

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Operating Instructions

Quick Start to the Menus

The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 29.

Menu Allows you to

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Mode : Vivid

Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool ClearEdge VM: High DynaBlack: High

Move:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: TruSurround

MTS: Stereo

Speaker: On

Audio Out: Variable

Move:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Favorite Channels Cable : On Channel Fix: Off

Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label

Move:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Select:

Password:

End:

Adjust your picture settings.

Change your audio settings.

Customize your channel settings.

Move:

Select:

End:

Set rating limits on your TV based on program rating or content.

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Menu Allows you to

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Timer 1 : Off Timer 2 : Off

Current Time

Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled

Move:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Caption Vision: Off Video Label

Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto

Demo

Move:

Select:

End:

viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2.

Select closed captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo of the menus.

Using Basic Functions

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Press to enter

Basic Menu

Move:

Basic Menu

Picture

Caption Vision: Off Effect: TruSurround Advanced Menu

Picture white level

Move:

Select:

Adjust

Select:

End:

Access the most commonly used menu settings.

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Operating Instructions

Using Picture in Picture (PIP)

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture.

Displaying Picture in Picture

Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound

Channel number of

To use PIP

Main picture

1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons. Tune your TV to a channel that

you know is currently airing programming.

2 Press to display the window picture. 3 Use the yellow PIP (CH +/-) buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture.

the main picture

Channel number of the window

picture

Window picture

To check your PIP

1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons. Tune your TV to a channel,

which you know is currently airing programming.

2 Press to turn PIP on, then press . The channel from the main window should now

appear in the window picture.

3 Use the (CH +/-) buttons on the bottom of your remote control to select the same channel

in the main picture.

4 Use the yellow PIP (CH +/-) buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture. 5 Press the yellow PIP button to switch the PIP window to the video inputs for other

equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of your TV (connected equipment to VIDEO 4-5 are not visible in PIP). You should see a different picture in your PIP window for each piece of connected video equipment. Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working when you perform this test.

✍ If you’re having problems with PIP, refer to “Connections that affect your ability to use PIP” on

page 28 or see “Troubleshooting” on page 45 for possible solutions.

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PIP Function buttons

Yellow PIP button

Description

Press to turn the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to change the window size (1/9, 1/16, Off).

Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to the TV in the PIP window picture. The connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 (Y, Pb, Pr) is not visible in PIP.

Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture. The sound symbol appears for three seconds, indicating whether you are hearing the sound from the main or PIP window picture.

Press to change the channel in the PIP window picture. To change the channel in the main window, use the main (CH +/-) buttons at the bottom of the remote control.

Using Basic Functions

Press to move the location of the window picture to any of the four corners of the screen.

Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture. The main window continues to play as usual.

Press to switch the main picture with the PIP window picture. Press again to switch back.

✍ For more information about your remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 3.

To change channels/programs in the PIP window

❏ Use the yellow PIP (CH +/-) button to scroll through TV channels. ❏ Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through other video equipment connected to

the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player, or satellite receiver.

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Connections that affect your ability to use PIP

❏ Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP

window.

❏ If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work. The

cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main picture. See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box and use your PIP feature.

❏ Connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 (Y, P

, Pr) is not visible in PIP.

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Using the Menus

This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV.

How to Access Menus

To Access Menus

1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. 3 Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the features. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 5

For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu.

6 Press to exit the menu.

✍ Press once to display the on-screen menu, and press again to return to normal viewing. If no

buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds.

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Operating Instructions

Using the Video Menu

To access the Video menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Select

f to highlight an option; then press .

Press

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Mode : Vivid

Picture

Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool ClearEdge VM: High DynaBlack: High

Custom settings

Move:

Select:

Vivid Standard Movie Pro

End:

Mode

Customized picture viewing

Use the

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Movie: Pro:

Select for a standard picture. Select for a finely detailed picture. Select for natural picture and sharpness.

✍ Press on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro).

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Color Temp.

White tint adjustment

ClearEdge VM

DynaBlack

Press G to

Press

Use the

decrease the contrast. Press

G to darken the picture.

Press

G to decrease color saturation. G to increase the red tones. G to soften the picture.

Press

g to increase the contrast

g to brighten the picture.

Press

g to increase color saturation.

Press

g to increase the green tones.

g to sharpen the picture.

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Cool: Neutral: Warm:

Gives white colors a neutral tint.

Gives white colors a blue tint.

Gives white colors a red tint.

Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge.

buttons to highlight one of the following options

High, Low, Off,

to select it.

Improves contrast and sharpens image detail.

highlight one of the following options

High, Low, Off,

Use the

buttons to

then press to select it

Use the

then press

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Using the Audio Menu

Using the Menus

To access the Audio menu, use the following steps:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option; then press .

Trebl e Press G to

decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press

Treble

Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: TruSurround MTS: Stereo Speaker: On

Audio Out: Variable

High frequency sound

Move:

g to increase the higher

Select:

Adjust

End:

pitched sounds.

Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower

pitched sounds.

Balance Press G to

Steady Sound

Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

emphasize the left speaker. Press

g to emphasize the right speaker.

to select it.

On: Select to stabilize the volume when changing the channels. Off: Select to turn Steady Sound Off.

Effect Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Simulated: Simulates theater quality sound for mono programs. WOW: Provides a dramatic presence with a full, deep bass sound.

When WOW is enabled, BBE is activated to further enhance the audio performance.

TruSurround: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo audio

signals.

Off: Provides normal stereo or mono reception.

✍ Press to directly select Effect settings (Simulated, WOW, TruSurround, Off).

MTS

Multi-Channel TV Sound

Use the

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio

Program (SAP) when a signal is received.

Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.

✍ Press to directly select MTS settings (Stereo, Auto SAP, Mono).

✍ If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output

sound, change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.

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Speaker

Custom selection of audio output source

Audio Out

Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo

Use the to select it.

On: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a

Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only

Use the to select it.

Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV. Fixed: Adjust the volume through a connected stereo.

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

separate stereo system.

through external audio system speakers.

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

✍ You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off.

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Using the Channel Menu

To access the Channel menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option; then press .

Using the Menus

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Select:

Program

End:

Favorite Channels

Cable : On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label

Program favorite channels

Move:

Favorite Channels

Quick access to favorite channels

1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position (1-8) where you want to set a

favorite channel, then press .

2 Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite

channels.

3 Press to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the

selected channel.

4 Press G to return to the Channel menu or press to exit.

✍ To use Favorite Channels, exit all menus and press . Press F or f to move the cursor to the

desired channel number and press .

Cable Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to

select it.

On: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Off: Select if you are using a TV antenna.

✍ After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program. See “To perform Auto

Program again” on page 23.

Channel Fix Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Off: Channel Fix is not set. 2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable

box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.

AUX 2-6: Select this setting instead of 2-6 if you want to change channels

using a cable box, VCR, or satellite receiver and you’ve connected it to the AUX input.

Video 1:

Select from available video inputs when you have connected video

equipment (e.g., a satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it.

✍

You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Skip/Add, or Channel Label when Channel Fix is set.

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Operating Instructions

Auto Program

Channel Skip/Add

Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.

Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones.

1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then

press .

2 Use the F or f buttons to highlight Skip or Add, then press .

3 Press G to return to the Channel menu or press to exit.

✍ Press CH + or CH - to skip over channels that have been skipped. You can still use the --9 buttons

to directly tune to skipped channels.

Channel Label

Label up to 40 channels with their call letters

1 Press , then use the F or f buttons until you reach the desired channel

number.

2 Press to activate the channel.

3 Press f to highlight Label, then press . Use the F or f buttons to display

the first call letter or number of the label. Press to select. Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters.

4 When finished, press to activate. 5 Press G to return to the Channel menu or press to exit.

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Using the Parent Menu

To access the Parent menu, use the following steps:

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

To Display To Highlight To Select

Password:

Use 0-9 buttons to enter new password

Move:

The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television.

To use the Parent Menu

Using the Menus

Select:

End:

When you select the Parent menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password.

1 Use the buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

0 9

2 Confirm your password by entering it again.

✍ Keep this manual in a safe place. You need your password for any future access to the Parent menu.

If you forget your password, see page 45.

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Operating Instructions

Parental Control

Setting the Rating

You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Parental Lock: Off

Change Password Country: U.S.A.

Press to change settings

Move:

Select:

Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom

End:

1 Press f to highlight Parental Lock; then press .

If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.

2 Use the F or f to highlight the desired rating and press .

Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of

Off No rating limit

Child TV-Y, TV-G , G (U.S.), G , C (Canada)

Youth TV-PG , PG (U.S.), 8 ans + (Canada)

Young Adult TV-14, PG-13 (U.S.), 14+ (Canada)

Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings (see next section)

Changing your Password

1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight Change Password and press . 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parent Menu” on page 35.

Select a Country

Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 38-39) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see page 40). If you select a Country (U.S.A. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rating you select will not be activated.

1 Press f to highlight Country, then press . 2 Use the F or f to highlight the desired country and press .

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Using the Menus

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

❏ Press , then use the buttons to enter your password.

0 9

✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Parental Lock to Off. To

reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.

Using the Custom Menu

Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit. See page 38 for U.S. models and page 40 for Canadian models for more information.

✍

Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.

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Operating Instructions

United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 40.)

Movie Rating

This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.

Rating Defined as

G General audience

PG Parental guidance suggested

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned

R Restricted

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

X Adult audience only

TV Rating

Custom Rating

Movie Rating

TV Rating Unrated: Allow

Press to set Movie rating

Move:

Select:

- G

- PG

- PG-13

- R

- NC-17

- X

End:

The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.

Rating

TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G:

Age

TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA:

Press to block rating

Move:

ge Defined as

V-Y All children

V-Y7 Directed to older children

V-G General audience

V-PG Parental guidance suggested

V-14 Parents strongly cautioned

Content

FV: -

D: - L: - S: - V: -

L: - S: - V: -

Select:

Content

End:

Content Defined as

FV Fantasy violence

D Suggestive dialogue

L Strong language

S Sexual situations

V Violence

V-MA Mature audience only

✍

The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain intense violence.

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Using the Menus

Unrated

You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.

Allow

Allows all unrated programs

Block Blocks all unrated programs

Custom Rating

Movie Rating TV Rating

Unrated: Allow

Block or allow unrated programs

Move:

Select:

Allow Block

End:

✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs

may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.

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Operating Instructions

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating.

English Rating

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.

Rating

Defined as

C Children

C8+ Children 8 years and older

G General programming

PG Parental guidance

14+ Viewers 14 and older

18+ Adult programming

Custom Rating

English Rating

French Rating U.S.A. Rating

Press to set English rating

Move:

Select:

- C

- C8+

- G

- PG

- 14+

- 18+

End:

French Rating

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.

Rating Defined as

G General

8 ans+ Not recommended for younger

Custom Rating

English Rating

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

children

13 ans+ Not recommended for children

under age 13

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages

under 16

Press to set French rating

Move:

18 ans+ This program is restricted to

adults

U.S.A. Rating

For programs from the United States, see “TV Rating” on page 38.

Select:

- G

- 8 ans+

- 13 ans+

- 16 ans+

- 18 ans+

End:

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Using the Timer Menu

To access the Timer menu, use the following steps:

Using the Menus

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

To Display To Highlight To Select

Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set

Current Time

Program the time

Move:

Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press

menu:

Use the

buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press .

2 Press to exit the menu.

✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.

Timer 1 and Timer 2

Scheduled viewing

Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, duration, and channel. The timer duration is a maximum of six hours. When the channel is fixed, it is not necessary to set the channel.

1 Use the F or f 2 Use the F or f

buttons

to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press .

buttons

to enter the desired day, start time, duration, and channel, then press . The timer status should be On when the Timer has been set, and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on.

3 Press to exit the menu.

✍ Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved.

Program

Select:

to open the Current Time

End:

✍ When you perform Auto Program, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared. Also, in the event of

any loss of power, Current Time, Timer 1, and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.

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Operating Instructions

Using the Setup Menu

To access the Setup menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option; then press .

Caption Vision

ClosedCaptioning

Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning.

Use the

F or f

buttons

to highlight one of the following options, then press to

select it.

Off: Caption Vision is not activated. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program. Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Info: Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time

(if available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button.

Video Label

Label connected equipment

Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV: VCR, DVD, etc. When you press TV/VIDEO to switch inputs, the Video Label appears on-screen.

1 Press the F or f 2 Press the F or f 3 Press G to

return to the Setup menu or press

buttons buttons

to highlight the input you want to label and press .

to highlight a label and press .

Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic

Caption Vision: Off

Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto

Demo

Select caption type

Move:

Select:

Off CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Info

End:

to exit.

✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this connection when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Tilt Correction

Language Display all menus in the language of your choice.

16:9 Enhanced

Demo Press to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

Use the F or f buttons to set the tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press to activate.

Use the

F or f buttons to select from one of the following options: English,

Español (Spanish) and Français (French). Then press .

Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD. This is only available when the TV is in Video mode.

✍ You can press any button to exit Demo mode.

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Using the Basic Menu

To access the Basic menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option; then press .

Basic Menu

Picture

Caption Vision: Off Effect: TruSurround Advanced Menu

Picture white level

Move:

Using the Menus

Adjust

Select:

End:

Picture

Picture contrast

Caption Vision

G to

Press Press

decrease picture contrast.

g to increase picture contrast.

The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision setting. By default, this is Off.

ClosedCaptioning

Effect

Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.

Simulated: Simulates theater quality sound for mono programs. WOW: Provides a dramatic presence with a full, deep bass sound. When

WOW is enabled, BBE is activated to further enhance the audio performance.

TruSurround: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo audio

signals.

Off: Normal stereo or mono reception.

Advanced

Press to return to the advanced menus.

✍ If you use the button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you press

again. To access the other menus, press

f to highlight Advanced Menu, then press .

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section.

General

Problem Possible Remedies

I want to reset the TV to the factory settings

I cannot access other menus when I am in the Basic menu

The TV is dirty

I lost the parental control password

There is a black box on the screen

There was a blackout or power outage, and now the TV won't turn on and the timer LED is flashing

Digital cable box does not work

❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the

remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn itself off, then back on again. Release the RESET button.

❏ If you use the to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu

appears when you press again. To access the other menus, select the advanced menu option (page 43).

❏ 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.

❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password:

4357. After using the master password, you must create a new password. You cannot use the master to unlock currently blocked channels.

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 42) and

no text is available. To turn off this feature, select Off in the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4.

❏ Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV

front panel.

❏ Be sure that you have not connected the digital cable box to the

TV's TO CONVERTER jack. This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes.

❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter,

as described in pages 15-16, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box.

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Operating Instructions

Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot operate the remote control

I cannot change channels with the remote control

I lost the remote control

❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). ❏ Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights.

❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the

channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

❏ If you are using another device to control channels, be sure that

you have pressed the FUNCTION button for that device. For example, if you are using your VCR to control channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button (page 4).

❏ You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, change

channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents only).

Programming The Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

More than one code is listed

I entered the wrong code number

I cannot operate a

❏ Try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code

for your component.

❏ If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously

entered at that setting is erased.

❏ Use the component's own remote control.

component with the remote control

When I changed the

❏ You must reprogram the remote control.

batteries, the code numbers changed back to the factory settings

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Video

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture, no sound

Poor or no picture, good sound

No color ❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 30).

Only snow appears on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or ghosts

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a

few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center.

❏ Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set it to TV;

when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (page 4).

❏ Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the

remote control (page 2).

❏ Try another channel to rule out station trouble.

❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 30). ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 30). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11).

❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (page 33). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11). ❏ Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.

❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some

electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can interfere with TV reception.

❏ Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.

Other Information

Audio

Problem Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

❏ Press so that Muting disappears from the screen (page 3). ❏ Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in

the MTS feature (page 31).

❏ Make sure the speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu. ❏ Press to adjust your TV's volume.

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Operating Instructions

Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when

❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu (page 33). ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in

the memory (page 23).

using an antenna

Cable stations don’t seem to work

❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu (page 33). ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in

the memory (page 23).

I cannot get anything but TV

❏ Be sure that you did not set the video in the Setup menu (page 42)

to skip your video inputs. If a video input has been set to Skip, it will be skipped when you press the TV/Video buttons for either the main or PIP pictures.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Problem Possible Remedies

The remote control doesn’t work in PIP mode

There is no window picture or it is just static

❏ Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently

pressed the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode (page 26).

❏ Be sure your PIP window picture is set to a video source/channel

that has a program airing.

❏ You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it.

Try cycling through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV/ VIDEO button with the red dot (page 26).

I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture

❏ Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in

either the main picture or the window picture (page 26).

❏ Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable

box. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the PIP feature. If possible, run a direct cable to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal (page 13).

❏

I cannot see VIDEO 4-5 (Y, P

, Pr) in PIP

Connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 (Y, Pb, Pr) is not visible in PIP.

Contacting Sony

Before calling our Customer Information Services Center, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 23). Please have your TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual.

Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

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Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inputs/outputs

Optional accessories TV Stand: SU-27F1 for KV-27FV310

Remote Control RM-Y181 (1)

Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs

KV-27FV310

Screen size Visible screen size: 679 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally

Speaker output 7.5 W x 2, 15 W subwoofer Power consumption 215 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D) 784 x 601.5 x 520 mm (30 Mass 50.4 kg (111 lbs. 1.7 oz)

Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally

KV-32FV310

Screen size Visible screen size: 803 mm (32 inches) measured diagonally

Actual screen size: 863.6 mm (34 inches) measured diagonally Speaker output 7.5 W x 2, 15 W subwoofer Power consumption 235 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D)

Mass 79.1 kg (174.4 lbs)

898 x 682 x 584 mm (35

KV-36FV310

Screen size Visible screen size: 911mm (36 inches) measured diagonally

Speaker output 7.5 W x 2, 15 W subwoofer Power consumption 235 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D)

Mass 103.4 kg (228 lbs)

Actual screen size: 965.2 mm (38 inches) measured diagonally

1020 x 760 x 640 mm (40

tube

2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 AUDIO OUT 2 S VIDEO (1 front, 1 rear) 1 MONITOR OUT 2 RF 2 Y, PB, PR, 2 audio

SU-32F1 for KV-32FV310 SU-36F1 for KV-36FV310

/8 x 23 11/16 x 20 1/2 inches)

/8 x 26 7/8 x 23 inches)

/4 x 30 x 25 1/4 inches)

Other Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

16:9 Enhanced 42

Audio Out 32 Auto Program 23, 34 Auto SAP 31

Balance 31 Bass 31 Batteries

Inserting in remote Replacing 2

Brightness 30

Cable 33 Cable Box

Operating

Connections 12 Caption Vision 42 Channel Fix 33 Channel Label 34 Channel Skip/Add 34 ClearEdge VM 30 Color 30 Color Temperature 30 Connections

Cable and antenna

Cable Box and Cable 13

Connecting a Camcorder 20

Connecting a DVD Player 19

Connecting an Audio System 20

Connecting Two VCRs 21

TV and Cable Box 12

TV and Satellite Receiver 17

TV and VCR 14

TV, Satellite Receiver and VCR 18

TV, VCR and Cable Box 15 Current Time 41

Demo 42 DISPLAY 3 DynaBlack 30

Effect

Off

Simulated 31 TruSurround 31 WOW 31

Favorite Channels 33 Front Panel 2

Hue 30

Language 42

Menus

Audio Basic 43 Channel 33 Parent 35 Setup 42 Timer 41 Video 30

Mode

Movie Pro 30 Standard 30 Vivid 30

MTS

Auto SAP Mono 31 Stereo 31

Parental Control 36 Picture 30 Picture in Picture (PIP) 26

Ratings

English Rating French Rating 40 Movie Rating 38 TV Rating 38

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U.S.A. Rating 40

Unrated 39 Rear Panel 9 Remote Control

Description

Programming 5

Setting the Rating 36 Sharpness 30 SLEEP 3 Speaker 32 Specifications 49 Steady Sound 31

Tilt Correction 42 Timer 1 and Timer 2 41

Treble 31 Troubleshooting 45 TV Features 1

Video Label 42

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Color TV

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is applicable to U.S. residents only. If you are a Canadian resident, see the separately enclosed warranty for your product.

Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows:

1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2. PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year (color picture tube- two (2) years). After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.

3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year.

In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19” (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree or protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allows limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:

Sony Customer Information Service Center

1-(800)-222-7669

Or visit the Sony Web Site:

www.sony.com

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-(800)-488-SONY(7669)

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