Sony Wega Trinitron KV-27FS13 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Connecting Additional Equipment 4-081-737-22 Trinitron Color TV ® Operating Instructions KV-27FS13 KV-27FS17 KV-27FV17 KV-32FS13 KV-32FS17 © 2001 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. 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. - Page 4 ® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreing patents pending. The word ‘SRS’ and the SRS symbol ( ) are registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
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Page 5: Important Safeguards
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. - Page 6 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...
- Page 7 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...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ® Trinitron Color TV Features ... 1 Batteries for the Remote Control... 2 About this Manual ... 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections... 3 Cable Box Connections ... 4 Connecting Additional Equipment ... 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control... - Page 12 User Guide...
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Page 13: Trinitron Color Tv Features
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Trinitron Color TV Features ®... -
Page 14: Batteries For The Remote Control
Operating Instructions 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. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Tv
Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to... -
Page 16: Cable Box Connections
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. - Page 17 Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 37). To use the cable box to change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4.
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Page 18: Connecting Additional Equipment
Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR From cable/ antenna To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR). Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. - Page 19 TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and change channels through your TV.
- Page 20 Operating Instructions If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). 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 and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
- Page 21 TV and Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
- Page 22 Operating Instructions TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable Satellite Receiver Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.
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Page 23: Connecting A Camcorder
Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. A/V output If you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder, you can use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality (KV-27FV17 only). -
Page 24: Connecting An Audio System
Operating Instructions Connecting an Audio System Using Audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Rear of TV Set your stereo to the selected line input. See page 24 for additional audio setup instructions. - Page 25 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV-27FV17 only You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded. (for playback) Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Using an Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your...
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Page 26: Using The Remote Control And Basic Functions
Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus. -
Page 27: Using The Remote Control
Description Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore sound. Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not work with older equipment). Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. Your VCR power will remain on. - Page 28 Operating Instructions qj MTS/SAP and ENTER ql GUIDE wa MENU ws CH (channel) For information on Picture in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 18. If you lose your remote control, see page 43. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming).
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Page 29: Setting Up The Tv Automatically
Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Auto Setup Auto Program: [CH+] Exit: First please connect cable/antenna Press the TV FUNCTION button. -
Page 30: Using Picture In Picture (Pip)
Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. Indicates which channel is currently receiving sound Main picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only... - Page 31 To use PIP Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. Press the button and the window picture appears. Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to control the PIP features. See page 18 for descriptions on the PIP control buttons. To check your PIP Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel.
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Page 32: Quick Start To The Menus
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Treble Bass Balance... - Page 33 Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF...
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Page 34: Using The Menus
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu Press to display the on-screen menu. Use G or g to highlight the desired menu, then press Use the F or buttons to highlight the desired option, then press Press to complete the adjustment. -
Page 35: Using The Video Menu
Using the Video To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Move Mode Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Customized Standard: Select for a standard picture. picture viewing Sports: Select for a bright picture. -
Page 36: Using The Audio Menu
Operating Instructions Using the Audio To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: ON Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio Out: Variable Move Treble Press Press Bass Press Press Balance Press Press... - Page 37 Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Multi-Channel Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. sound Auto-SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received. 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 settings to Stereo or Mono.
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Page 38: Using The Channel Setup Menu
Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move Favorite With the Favorite Channel menu open: Press Channel Quick access... - Page 39 Channel Fix 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. Video 1: Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment (e.g.
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Page 40: Parental Control
Operating Instructions Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV’s rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV’s rating limit. -
Page 41: Movie Ratings
Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels. Rating Defined as General audience Parental Guidance suggested PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned Restricted No one 17 and NC-17 under admitted Adult audience only Unrated... - Page 42 Operating Instructions English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming French Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.
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Page 43: Using The Parental Control Menu
Using the Parental Control To access the Parental Control menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move In the Parental Control password for any further access into Parental Control. Press , then use the Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. - Page 44 Operating Instructions Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Video Parental Lock: Change Password Press settings Move Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: Child, Youth, or Young Adult.
- Page 45 Changing your password Use the F or f buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 31. Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press , then use the Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock...
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Page 46: Using The Timer Menu
Operating Instructions Using the Timer To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF Move Current With the menu open: Time 1 Press F or (If you are in Daylight Saving time, be sure to set Daylight Saving to “ON”). -
Page 47: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Setup To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display Video Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Move Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for Vision programs that are broadcast with closed caption). -
Page 48: Using The Basic Menu
Operating Instructions Using the Basic To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps: To display Basic Menu Picture Caption Vision: OFF Effect: OFF Advanced Menu Move Picture Press G to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Press g to increase picture contrast. Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for Vision... -
Page 49: Other Information Programming The Remote Control
Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. Press Press Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. Press VCR codes Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M.Ward) - Page 50 Shintom Signature 2000 338, 327 (M.Ward) SV2000 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Cable box codes Sony Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221...
- Page 51 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment. Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control.
- Page 52 Operating Instructions Operating a Laser Disc Press Power on the laser disc Search chapters forward or backward Play disc Stop Pause...
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. No picture, no Make sure the power cord is plugged in. sound If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. -
Page 54: Using The Basic Menu
Operating Instructions Cable stations Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). don’t seem to work Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 17). Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). Remote control does not Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. - Page 55 If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
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Page 56: Specifications
Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF ®... - Page 57 KV-27FV17 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736.6 mm) measured diagonally...
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Page 58: Index
Index 16:9 Enhanced Advanced Menu Audio Menu Audio Out 17, 27 Auto Program Auto-SAP Balance Basic Menu Bass Battery Installation Brightness Cable 35, 36 Caption Vision Channel Label Channel Fix Channel Setup Channel Skip/Add Color Color Temp Connections Cable and antenna Cable Box and Cable Cable Box and TV Connecting a Camcorder... - Page 59 Parental Control Parental Control Menu Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) Programming the Remote Control Remote Control Ratings English Ratings French Ratings Movie Ratings TV Ratings Unrated U.S.A. Ratings Setup Menu Sharpness SLEEP Speaker Specifications Steady Sound Stereo Timer Menu Timer 1 and Timer 2 Treble Troubleshooting TV Features...
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