Connecting Additional Equipment
4-094-813-22
KV-27FS100L
© 2003 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
User Guide
Connecting Additional Equipment
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.
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.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
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.
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.
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Sony has
determined that this product or product
model meets the ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines
for energy efficiency.
WEGA
®
, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
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.
Connecting Additional Equipment
• 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.
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.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
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)
User Guide
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 TV Remote Control with Other Equipment........................................................... 7
Connecting Your TV
TV Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................. 9
Basic Connections ......................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting Additional Equipment............................................................................................ 12
Using Basic Functions
Setting Up the TV.......................................................................................................................... 19
Quick Start to the Menus ............................................................................................................. 20
Using the Menus
How to Access Menus.................................................................................................................. 23
Using the Video Menu ................................................................................................................ 24
Using the Audio Menu ............................................................................................................... 25
Using the Channel Menu............................................................................................................ 27
Using the Parent Menu ............................................................................................................... 29
Parental Control............................................................................................................................ 30
United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options..................................................................... 32
Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options............................................................................... 34
Using the Timer Menu ................................................................................................................ 35
Using the Setup Menu................................................................................................................. 36
Other Information
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 37
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 41
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 43
1
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:
❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and
outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.
❏ Y, PB, PR Inputs — Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality
(480i only).
❏ Surround — Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by
establishing rating limits.
❏ Favorite Channels — Provides instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a
button.
❏ Universal Remote Control — Operates your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite
receiver, or DVD player.
❏ Energy Star
®
— Meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
❏ Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote
control.
❏ Front A/V Inputs — Lets you quickly connect video games, camcorders or stereo/mono
equipment.
❏ 16:9 Enhanced— Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as
DVD.
®
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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.
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.
✍ 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.
✍ To navigate the menus with your remote control, see “Using the Menus” on page 23.
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Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Description
Button Description
1
MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press
to restore sound.
2
SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the equipment programmed into
the remote control. See “Programming the Remote
Control” on page 5.
3
TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you
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.
4
PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie and Sports.
Also available in the Video menu. See “Using the
Video Menu” on page 24 for details.
5
SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in
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.
6
JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.
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.
7
TV/SAT Press to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite)
inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode.
Press for a direct selection of Effect settings
(Surround, Off) when the remote is in TV
FUNCTION mode.
See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 25 for details.
8
RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an
on-screen menu.
9
VOL (volume) Press (+) or (-) to adjust the volume.
q;
CODE SET Press to program your remote control to operate
connected video equipment. See “Programming the
Remote Control” on page 5.
qa
POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/
video equipment you have programmed into the
remote control. For instructions, see “Programming
the Remote Control” on page 5.
A
B
C
D
E
F
L
M
N
O
P
Q
G
H
I
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Operating Instructions
qs
FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/
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.
qd VCR (operating)
Press to operate your VCR. The VCR must be
programmed into the remote control. For
instructions, see “Programming the Remote
Control” on page 5.
and
(to record)
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.
m Rewind.
M Fast-forward.
Play.
x Stop.
X
Pause. Press again to resume normal playback.
qf
TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through available video inputs.
qg
DISPLAY Press once to display the current time (if set) and
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.
qh
MTS/SAP Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound
(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio
Programming), and Mono.
qj
and
ENTER
Press to change channels. The channel changes after
two seconds.
qk
GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite
antenna.
ql
Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the
on-screen menus. Press the center button to select
an option.
w;
MENU Press to display the on-screen menu. Press again to
exit the menu at any time.
wa
CH (channel)
Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through the
channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CH- button.
✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 38.
Button Description
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Using the Remote Control
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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 .
3 Press or button to indicate the type of component you want to program with
the remote control.
4 Use the buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.
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 (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE, TV) that corresponds with
that component. If it responds, you are done. If not try using another code listed for that
manufacturer.
✍ The and button will flash when you press .
✍ You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must redo steps 2 and 3.
✍ If you have problems programming your remote control, see “Troubleshooting” on page 38.
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Operating Instructions
Manufacturer’s Codes
VCRs
Manufacturer Code
Sony 301, 302, 303
Admiral
(M. Ward)
327
Aiwa 338, 344
Audio
Dynamic
314, 337
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,
317, 318, 341
Fisher 330, 335
Funai 338
General
Electric
329, 304, 309
Go Video 322, 339, 340
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304, 305,
338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney 309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337
JVC 314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347
Kenwood 314, 336, 332,
337
LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,
335, 338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332
Memorex 309, 335
Minolta 305, 304
Mitsubishi/
MGA
323, 324, 325,
326
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC 314, 336, 337
Manufacturer Code
Olympic 309, 308
Optimus 327
Panasonic 308, 309, 306,
307
Pentax 305, 304
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Quasar 308, 309, 306
RCA/
PROSCAN
304, 305, 308,
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
Realistic 309, 330, 328,
335, 324, 338
Sansui 314
Samsung 322, 313, 321
Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321,
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Shintom 315
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
338, 327
SV2000 338
Sylvania 308, 309, 338,
310
Symphonic 338
Tashiro 332
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 338,
337
Technics 309, 308
Toshiba 312, 311
Wards 327, 328, 335,
331, 332
Yamaha 314, 330, 336,
337
Zenith 331
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
Onkyo 762
Oritron 759
Panasonic 753
Philips 757
Pioneer 752
RCA 755
Samsung 758
Toshiba 754
Zenith 760
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer Code
Sony 230
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,
225, 226
Jerrold/G.I./
Motorola
201, 202, 203,
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 214, 215
Scientific
Altanta
209, 210, 211
Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer Code
Sony 801
DIRECT TV 809
Dish Network 810
Echostar 810
General
Electric
802
Hitachi 805
Hughes 804
Mitsubishi 809
Panasonic 803
RCA/
PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba 806, 807
Using the Remote Control
7
Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment
Operating a VCR
Press To
Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button)
Select a channel
Change channels
Play video tape
Stop
or Search forward or backward
Pause
and
Record
Switch between VCR and TV inputs
Operating a DVD Player
Press To
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 Instructions
Operating a Satellite Receiver
Press To
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
Operating a Cable Box
Press To
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
Jack Description
1 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
2 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.
3 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.
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1
2
3
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Operating Instructions
4
Y, P
B
, P
R
/ L, R
These inputs (Video 4) connect to the component video Y, PB, PR,
and AUDIO L, R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top
box (480i only).
5 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
L, 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.
Jack Description
Connecting Your TV
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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:
✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the
antenna for the best reception.
(not supplied)
Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable
(usually built in to newer homes).
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.
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Operating Instructions
Connecting Additional Equipment
Connecting a TV and VCR
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.
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 27).
❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input) and VHF/UHF
(local channels).
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.
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
Optional connection
VCR
2
1
Video (yellow)
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
From
cable/antenna
Rear of TV
Connecting Your TV
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TV and Cable Box
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. If some, but not all,
of your channels are scrambled, consider using the cable box and cable connection (see page
12).
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 27).
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
1
2
Rear of TV
Cable box
From cable/
antenna
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Operating Instructions
Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver
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).
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
L
R
Satellite receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
1
2
3
From
cable/
antenna
Video (yellow)
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Rear of TV
Connecting Your TV
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Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver
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.
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).
✍ 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.
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
2
From
cable/
antenna
3
Satellite receiver
1
4
5
VCR
Rear of TV
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
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Operating Instructions
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.
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).
1 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the Y, PB, PR OUT on your DVD
player to Y, P
B, PR IN on your TV.
2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO 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 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).
✍ 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.
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Player
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
Rear of DVD Player
2
1
Rear of TV
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
P
R
(red)
P
B
(blue)
Y (green)
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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.
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.
2
Set the Speaker option to Off. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 25.
3
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
25
.
A/V output
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
Front A/V Panel
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
S VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
Rear of TV
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Line
input
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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.
1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program, or press
to exit.
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 .
✍ 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.
✍ The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.
Initial Setup
Auto Program:
[CH+]
[CH–]
First please connect
cable/antenna
Exit:
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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 23.
Menu Allows you to
Adjust your picture settings.
Change your audio settings.
Customize your channel settings.
Set rating limits on your TV based on program
rating or content.
Picture Controls
Video
Move
Select
End
Mode
:
Vivid
Audio
Treble
Steady Sound: Off
Bass
Effect: Off
Balance
Options
Move
Select
End
Move
Select
End
Channel Setup
Favorite Channels
Auto Program
Cable
:
On
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Fix: Off
Channel Label
Move
Select
End
Parental Control
Password: ----
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Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled
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.
Menu Allows you to
Current Time
Timer
Move
Select
End
Timer 1: Set
Timer 2: Set
Move
Select
End
Setup
Caption Vision: Off
Language: English
Video Label
16:9 Enhanced: Off
Tilt Correction
Demo
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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 th e 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
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:
Select for a standard picture.
Movie:
Select for a finely detailed picture.
Sports:
Select for a bright picture.
Picture
Controls
With the Picture Controls menu open, press F or f to select one
of the following options:
Picture
Press G to
decrease the contrast. Press
g to increase
the contrast
.
Brightness
Press
G to darken the picture.
Press
g to brighten
the picture.
Color
Press
G to decrease color saturation.
Press
g to
increase color saturation.
Hue
Press
G to increase the red tones.
Press
g to
increase the green tones.
Sharpness
Press
G to soften the picture.
Press
g to sharpen the
picture.
Color
Temp.
White tint
adjustment
Use the
F or f buttons to highlight one of the
following options, then press to select it.
Cool: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Neutral: Gives white colors a neutral tint.
Warm: Gives white colors a red tint.
VM
Veloc i t y
Modulation
Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp,
clean edge. Use the
F
or
f
buttons to highlight one
of the following options:
High
,
Low
,
Off,
then press
to select it.
Picture Controls
Video
Move
Select
End
Mode
:
Vivid
To Display To Select
To access the Video menu, use the following steps:
Press
f to highlight an option; then press .
✍
Press
on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie,
Sports).
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Using the Audio Menu
Treble Press G to
decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press
g to increase the higher
pitched sounds.
Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower
pitched sounds.
Balance Press G to
emphasize the left speaker. Press
g to emphasize the right speaker.
Steady Sound
Stabilizes volume
Press
F or f to select one of the following options:
On: Select to stabilize the volume when changing 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.
Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
Off: Normal stereo or mono reception.
Options Use this features to change your Audio setting.
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.
To access the Audio menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option; then press .
Audio
Steady Sound: Off
Bass
Effect: Off
Balance
Options
Move
Select
End
Treble
✍ Press to directly select Effect settings (Surround, Off).
✍ 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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Operating Instructions
Speaker
Custom
selection of
audio output
source
Use the
F or f buttons to highlight one of the following
options, then press
to select it.
On: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers
with or without a separate stereo system.
Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the
TV’s sound only through external audio system
speakers.
Audio Out
Use to control
the TV’s volume
through a
stereo
Use the
F or f buttons to highlight one of the following
options, then press to select it.
Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV.
Fixed:
Adjust the volume through
a connected stereo.
✍ You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off.
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Using the Channel Menu
Favorite
Channels
Quick access
to favorite
channels
1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position (1-5) 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.
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.
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.
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.
To access the Channel menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option; then press .
Move
Select
End
Channel Setup
Auto Program
Cable
: On
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Fix: Off
Channel Label
Favorite Channels
✍ To use Favorite Channels, exit all menus and press . Press F or f to move the cursor to the
desired channel number and press .
✍ After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program. See “To perform Auto
Program again” on page 19.
✍
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
Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV.
Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.
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.
Channel
Skip/Add
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.
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.
✍ 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.
Using the Menus
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Using the Parent Menu
The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television.
To use the Parent Menu
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.
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 37.
To access the Parent menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Move
Select
End
Parental Control
Use [0-9] buttons to
enter new password
Password: ----
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Operating Instructions
Parental Control
Setting the Rating
You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.
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 .
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 29.
Select a Country
Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 32-33) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see page
34). If you select a country (U.S.A or Canada) different from your actual location then some programs
may contain ratings that will not be able to be blocked.
1 Press f to highlight Country, then press .
2 Use the F or f to highlight the desired country and press .
Move
Select
End
Parental Control
Change Password
Country: U.S.A
Turn Parental Lock
off
Lock
:
Off
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)
Using the Menus
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Information for Parents
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating
❏ Press , then use the buttons to enter your password.
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 32 for U.S. models and page 34 for Canadian models for more information.
✍ 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.
✍
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 34.)
Movie Rating
This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
TV Rating
The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.
✍
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.
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
Movie Rating
G:
PG:
PG-13:
R:
NC-17:
X:
-
-
-
-
-
-
Press to block
Return Select
End
Age
TV Rating
TV-Y:
TV-Y7:
TV-G:
TV-PG:
TV-14:
TV-MA:
-
-
-
-
-
-
FV: -
D- L- S- V-
D- L- S- V-
L- S- V-
Press to block
Return Select
End
Content
A
ge Defined as
T
V-Y All children
T
V-Y7 Directed to older children
T
V-G General audience
T
V-PG Parental guidance suggested
T
V-14 Parents strongly cautioned
T
V-MA Mature audience only
Content Defined as
FV Fantasy violence
D Suggestive dialogue
L Strong language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
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Unrated
You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.
✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs
may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, news, public service
announcements, religious programs, and weather.
Allow
Allows all unrated programs
Block Blocks all unrated programs
Custom Rating
Allow unrated programs
Return Select
End
Movie Rating
TV Rating:
Unrated: Allow
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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.
French Rating
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.
U.S.A. Rating
For programs from the United States, see “TV Rating” on page 32.
English Rating
C:
C8+:
G:
PG:
14+:
18+:
-
-
-
-
-
-
Press to block
Return Select
End
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
French Rating
G:
8 ans+:
13 ans+:
16 ans+:
18 ans+:
-
-
-
-
-
Press to block
Return Select
End
Rating Defined as
G General
8 ans+ Not recommended for younger
children
13 ans+ Not recommended for children
under age 13
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages
under 16
18 ans+ This program is restricted to
adults
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Using the Timer Menu
Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press
to open the Current Time
menu:
1
Use the
F
or
f
buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press .
2 Press to exit the menu.
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
buttons
to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press .
2 Use the F or f
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.
✍ 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.
To access the Timer menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Timer
Move
Select
End
Current Time
Timer 1 : Set
Timer 2 : Set
✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.
✍ Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved.
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Operating Instructions
Using the Setup Menu
Caption
Vision
Closed-
Captioning
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.
XDS: 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
buttons
to highlight the input you want to label and press .
2 Press the F or f
buttons
to highlight a label and press .
3 Press G to
return to the Setup menu or press
to exit.
Tilt
Correction
Use the F or f buttons to set the tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press to
activate.
Language Display all menus in the language of your choice.
Use the
F or f buttons to select from one of the following options: English,
Español (Spanish) and Français (French). Then press .
16:9
Enhanced
Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD. This is
only available when the TV is in Video mode.
Demo Press to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.
To access the Setup menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option; then press .
Move
Select
End
Setup
Language: English
Video Label
16:9 Enhanced: Off
Tilt Correction
Demo
Caption Vision: Off
✍ You can press any button to exit Demo mode.
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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
❏ 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.
I lost the parental
control password
❏ 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.
There is a black box
on the screen
❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 36) 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.
There was a blackout
or power outage, and
now the TV won't turn
on and the timer LED
is flashing
❏ Unplug the power cord, wait 1 minute to reset TV and plug
again then press the POWER button on your remote comander
or on the TV front panel.
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Operating Instructions
Remote Control
Programming The Remote Control
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot operate 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.
I cannot change
channels with the
remote control
❏ 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).
I lost the remote
control
❏ 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).
Problem Possible Remedies
More than one code
is listed
❏ Try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code
for your component.
I entered the wrong
code number
❏ If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
I cannot operate a
component with the
remote control
❏ Use the component's own remote control.
When I changed the
batteries, the code
numbers changed
back to the factory
settings
❏ You must reprogram the remote control.
Other Information
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Video
Audio
Problem Possible Remedies
No picture, no
sound
❏ 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 or 4
(page 4).
❏ Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the
remote control (page 2).
❏ Try another channel to rule out station trouble.
Poor or no picture,
good sound
❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 24).
❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 24).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11).
No color ❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 24).
Only snow appears
on the screen
❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (page 27).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11).
❏ Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.
Dotted lines or
stripes
❏ Adjust the antenna.
❏ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some
electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can
interfere with TV reception.
Double images or
ghosts
❏ Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.
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 25).
❏ 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
Contacting Sony
Before calling our Customer Information Services Center, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 21). 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) 499-
SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF) when
using an antenna
❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu (page 27).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
the memory (page 19).
Cable stations don’t
seem to work
❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu (page 27).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
the memory (page 19).
Other Information
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Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs
2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 AUDIO OUT
1 S VIDEO
1 RF
1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
®
tube
Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Supplied accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Remote Control RM-Y180 (1)
Inputs/outputs
Optional accessories TV Stand: SU-27F1 for KV-27FS100L
KV-27FS100L
Screen size Visible screen size: 679 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power consumption 180 W in use 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D) 770 x 590 x 490 mm
(30
1
/
4
x 23
1
/
4
x 19
1
/
4
inches)
Mass 45.5 kg (100 lbs. 5 oz)
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Index
16:9 Enhanced 36
A
Auto Program 19, 28
Auto SAP 25
B
Balance 25
Bass 25
Batteries
Inserting in remote
2
Replacing 2
C
Cable 27
Cable Box
Connections
13
Operating 8
Caption Vision 36
Channel Fix 27
Channel Label 28
Channel Skip/Add 28
Color 24
Color Temperature 24
Connections
Cable and antenna
11
Connecting a Camcorder 17
Connecting a DVD Player 16
Connecting an Audio System 17
TV and Cable Box 13
TV and Satellite Receiver 14
TV and VCR 12
TV, Satellite Receiver and VCR 15
Current Time 35
D
Demo 36
DISPLAY 4
E
Effect
Off
25
Surround 25
F
Favorite Channels 27
Front Panel 2
L
Language 36
M
Menus
Audio
25
Channel 27
Parent 29
Setup 36
Timer 35
Video 24
Mode
Movie
24
Sports 24
Standard 24
Vivid 24
MTS
Auto SAP
25
Mono 25
Stereo 25
P
Parental Control 30
Picture Controls 24
R
Ratings
English Rating
34
French Rating 34
Movie Rating 32
TV Rating 32
U.S.A. Rating 34
Unrated 33
Rear Panel 9
Remote Control
Description
3
Programming 5
Reset 19, 37
S
Setting the Rating 30
Sharpness 24
SLEEP 3
Speaker 26
Specifications 41
T
Tilt Correction 36
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