Connecting Additional Equipment
4-089-081-21
KV-27FS100
KV-27FS200
KV-32FS100
KV-32FS200
KV-36FS100
KV-36FS200
© 2002 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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.
WEGA, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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.
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 is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
Refer to the following instructions:
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.
Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to
move the set.
Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the
set. The set may fall, causing serious injury.
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.
• Never cover the slots and openings with
a cloth or other materials.
Connecting Additional Equipment
•
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.
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.
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 ................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting Your TV
TV Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Connections ............................................................................................................................. 7
Cable Box Connections ..................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting Additional Equipment .................................................................................................. 10
Using Basic Functions
Setting Up the TV Automatically.................................................................................................... 17
Quick Start to the Menus ................................................................................................................. 18
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ......................................................................................................... 20
Setups that affect your ability to use PIP......................................................................................... 22
Using the Menus
How to access menus....................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Video Menu..................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Audio Menu..................................................................................................................... 25
Using the Channel Setup Menu ....................................................................................................... 27
Using the Parent Menu .................................................................................................................... 29
Using the Timer Menu..................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Basic Menu...................................................................................................................... 37
Other Information
Programming the Remote Control................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 42
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 45
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 47
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA
®
. 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.
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
Some of the features you will enjoy include:
❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Technologically advanced tube delivers a picture with uncompromising
accuracy and outstanding image detail.
❏ Y, PB, PR Inputs — A component video input connection for a superior picture quality
(480i only).
❏ Surround — Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — A tool to help parents monitor what their children watch on TV by
establishing rating limits.
❏ Picture in Picture (PIP) — Allows you to view two programs simultaneously
(KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200 only).
❏ Favorite Channels — Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button.
❏ Info Banner — A new, convenient feature that displays the name and the remaining time of the
current program viewed, if available.
❏ Universal Remote Control — Program your remote control to operate 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 — A quick connection for video games, camcorders or stereo/mono equipment.
®
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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 you’re
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 allows 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 allows 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.
– CHANNEL +– VOLUME +TV/VIDEO
Introduction
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Using the Remote Control
✍ The remote control shown (RM-Y181) is for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.
The remote control for the models KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100 (RM-Y180); do not have
the yellow labeled PIP function buttons.
Button Description
1
MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press to
restore sound.
2
SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the
remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control”
on page 39.
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 39.
4
ANT
(antenna)
Press to change from VHF/UHF input to the AUX input,
press again to switch back (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200
and KV-36FS200 only)
.
5
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.
6
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. While Sleep feature is set, press once to
view remaining time.
7
JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The
TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.
8
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.
9
RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an
on-screen menu.
q;
VOL (volume) Press (+) or (-) to adjust the volume.
qa
CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected
video equipment. See “Programming the Remote
Control” on page 39.
/
A
B
C
D
E
F
L
M
N
O
P
Q
G
H
I
J
K
R
S
T
U
V
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Operating Instructions
qs
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 39.
qd
FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/
CABLE) that you want to operate with the remote
control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily
when pushed to show which device the remote control is
operating.
qf
PIP (Picture in
Picture)
VCR (operating)
Operates PIP feature. See “Using Picture in Picture
(PIP)” on page 20.
Operates your VCR. The VCR must be programmed into
the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming
the Remote Control” on page 39.
REC Press button and the button - above left - at the
same time to record any programs with your VCR (the
remote control must be programmed in order to use
REC).
m
Rewind.
M
Fast-forward.
N Play.
x Stop.
X
Pause. Press again to resume normal playback.
qg
TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through available video inputs.
qh
DISPLAY
Press once to display the current time and program status
(such as channel number, channel label (if set), video
input, and video label). Press again to turn display off.
qj
MTS/SAP Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound
(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio
Programming), and Mono.
qk
and
ENTER
Press to change channels directly. The channel changes
after 2 seconds.
ql
GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite
antenna.
w;
Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the
on-screen menus. Press the center button to select or
access an option.
wa
MENU Press to display the on-screen menu. Press again to exit
the menu at any time.
ws
CH (channel)
Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through the
channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CH- button.
✍ For information on Picture in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 21.
✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 44.
Button Description
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Connecting Your TV
Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in
addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting.
TV Rear Panel
✍
The TV rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The
KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100 and KV-36FS100; do not have the AUX input and TO CONVERTER output jack.
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 easily 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; you still must connect the audio cables.
1
2
3
4
5
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
1
3
4
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Connecting Your TV
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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.
6
Y, P
B
, P
R
/ L(MONO), R
This input connects to the component video Y, PB, PR, and AUDIO
L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i
only).
7 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
L(MONO), R
Connects to the AUDIO L(MONO), R input jacks on your audio
equipment. You can listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo
system.
Jack Description
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Operating Instructions
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 adjust the orientation of the
antenna for best reception.
(not supplied)
Connecting Your TV
8
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 of your channels are scrambled, consider
using the Cable Box and Cable connection.
Cable Box and TV
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.
✍ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the
Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 27).
1
2
Rear of TV
Cable Box
From Cable/
Antenna
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Operating Instructions
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 20.
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.
✍ Press the ANT button on the remote control to switch between the cable box and direct cable inputs.
✍ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see page 40).
✍ To use the cable box to change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Use the Channel Fix
feature to ensure that you don’t accidentally switch channels using your TV (see page 27).
coaxial Cable
Cable Box
CATV Cable (unscrambled channels)
1
2
3
75-ohm coaxial Cable
Rear of TV
Connecting Your TV
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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.
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.
✍ To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your
VCR).
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
1
3
4
Optional connection
VCR
2
Rear of TV
1
From
cable/antenna
Video (yellow)
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
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Operating Instructions
Connecting a 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 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 20.
1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection.
2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter to:
a) the IN jack on your cable box, and
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.
✍ If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the
Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 27).
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
1
3
4
VCR
Rear of TV
2a
1
Optional connection
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Cable Box
Cable
3
2b
Splitter
Connecting Your TV
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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.
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.
✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
1
3
4
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
1
2
3
From
cable/
antenna
Video (yellow)
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Rear of TV
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Operating Instructions
Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR
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.
1
3
4
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
2
From
cable/
antenna
3
Satellite Receiver
1
4
5
Video (yellow)
VCR
Rear of TV
Connecting Your TV
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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
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.
✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
✍ 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.
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
1
3
4
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Player
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
1
3
4
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Player
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Y (green)
P
B (blue)
P
R (red)
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Operating Instructions
Connecting a Camcorder
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
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.
✍ Set your stereo to the selected line input. See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 25 for additional
audio setup instructions.
A/V output
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
Front A/V Panel
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
1
3
4
Rear of TV
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Line
input
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Using Basic Functions
Setting Up the TV Automatically
After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels.
When Auto Programming, 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 perform Auto Program, or press
to exit.
To perform Auto Program again
1 Press .
2 Press g to highlight Channel Setup Menu.
3 Press f to highlight Cable. Press to select.
4 Press F or f to select On or Off according to how you connected your TV. Press .
5 Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press to search for channels.
6 After performing Auto Program, 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 .
✍ 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
Make adjustments to your picture settings.
Change your audio settings.
Customize your channel settings.
Set rating limits on your TV based on program
rating or content.
Mode : Vivid
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp.: Cool
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
VM : High
Move:
End:
Select:
Treble
Bass
Effect: Off
Balance
MTS: Stereo
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Speaker: On
Audio Out: Variable
Move:
Select:
End:
Favorite Channels
Cable : On
Channel Fix: Off
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Move:
Select:
End:
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Password:
Move:
Select:
End:
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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
picture resolution for your DVD (16:9
Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo
of the menus.
Set the menus to display a simplified menu of
most commonly-used menu settings.
Menu Allows you to
Timer 1 : Off
Timer 2 : Off
Current Time
:
AM
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Move:
Select:
End:
Caption Vision: Off
Demo
Video Label
Language: English
16:9 Enhanced: Off
Tilt Correction: 0
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Move:
Select:
End:
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Move:
Select:
End:
Press
Basic Menu
to enter
Advanced Menu
Picture
Effect: Off
Caption Vision: Off
Adjust
Picture white level
Basic Menu
Move:
Select:
End:
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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
To use PIP
1 Press the TV button in the FUNCTION bar to control PIP with the yellow-labeled buttons. Tune
your TV to a channel, which you know is currently airing programming.
2 Press the button to display the window picture.
3 Use the PIP (yellow) CH +/- buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture.
To check your PIP
1 Press the TV button in the FUNCTION bar to control PIP with the yellow-labeled buttons. Tune
your TV to a channel, which you know is currently airing programming.
2 Press the to turn PIP on. Press , the channel from the main window should now appear in
the window picture.
3 Select the same channel in the main picture (use the CH +/- buttons on the bottom of your remote
control). You should now have the same program playing in both windows.
4 Use the PIP (yellow) CH +/- buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture.
5
Press the PIP (yellow) button to switch the PIP window to other video inputs for other
equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of your TV. 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.
6 If the PIP feature does not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment, refer to
the troubleshooting section beginning on page 42.
✍ The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.
✍ If you’re having problems with PIP, refer to “Setups that affect your ability to use PIP” (page 22) or
see Troubleshooting section (page 42) for possible solutions.
Channel number of
the main picture
Channel number
of the window
picture
Window
picture
Indicates which
picture is currently
picture
Main
receiving sound
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2
9
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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 your other video equipment connected to the
TV, such as your VCR, DVD player, or satellite receiver.
PIP Functions buttons
Yellow labeled
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).
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.
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.
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Operating Instructions
Setups 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.
❏
You can use PIP to see pictures from different sources on your TV. For example, you can have a
regular (CATV) channel and the output from a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver on screen at the
same time using PIP. To do this:
1 Connect the CATV cable to the VHF/UHF input on the back of the TV.
2 Connect the peripheral (VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver) to any of the VIDEO IN inputs
on the back of the TV.
3 Tune to one image in the main picture.
4 Tune to a second image in the PIP window.
You can then SWAP the images on the TV screen.
✍ The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.
✍ You cannot use a signal from the AUX input with 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
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 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the 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 select from 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
Picture:
Press G to
decrease the contrast. Press
g to increase 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 select from 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
Velocity
Modulation
Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, clean edge. Use the
F
or
f
buttons to select from one of the following options:
High
,
Low
,
Off
,
then press
.
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp. : Cool
VM: High
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Custom settings
Mode: Vivid
Vivid
Standard
Movie
Sports
Move:
Select:
End:
To Display To Select
To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps:
Press
f to highlight an option then press .
✍ Press button 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 sound. Press
g to increase the higher
pitched sound.
Bass Press G to
decrease the lower pitched sound. Press
g to increase the lower pitched
sound.
Balance Press G to
emphasize the left speaker. Press
g to emphasize the right speaker.
Effect Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press
to select it.
Surround:
Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
Off: Normal stereo or mono reception.
MTS
Multi-Channel
TV Sound
Use the
F or f buttons to select from 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.
Speaker
Custom
selection of
audio output
source
Use the
F or f buttons to select from 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.
To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Bass
Effect: Off
Balance
MTS: Stereo
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Speaker: On
Audio Out: Variable
Adjust
Treble
High frequency sound
Move:
Select:
End:
Press f to highlight an option then press .
✍ Press for direct selection of Effect settings (Surround, Off).
✍ Press button on the remote control for direct access to the MTS settings (Stereo, Auto SAP,
Mono).
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Operating Instructions
Audio Out
Use to control
the TV’s volume
through a stereo
Use the
F or f buttons to select from 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.
✍ 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.
✍ Audio Out settings can only be set when Speaker is set to Off.
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Using the Channel Setup Menu
Favorite
Channels
Quick access
to favorite
channels
1 Use the F or f buttons to select 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 Setup menu or press to exit.
Cable Use the F or f buttons to select from 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 select from 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: Use this setting instead of the 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 (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200 only).
Video 1: Select from available video inputs when you have connected video
equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it.
To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option then press .
Favorite Channels
Cable : On
Channel Fix: Off
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Program
Program favorite
channels
Move:
Select:
End:
✍ 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.
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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.
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 select the position of the desired channel, then
press .
2 Use the F or f buttons to select Skip or Add, then press .
3 Press G to return to the Channel Setup 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 caption. 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 Setup menu or press to exit.
✍ Pressing CH + or CH - will skip over channels that have been skipped. You can still use the
--9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.
✍
You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Skip/Add, and Channel Label when Channel Fix is set.
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Using the Parent Menu
The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television.
To use the Parent Menu
In Parent menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parent menu.
1 Use the buttons to enter a 4-digit password.
2 Confirm your password by entering it again.
Once your password is set correctly, the Parent menu appears.
✍ Keep this manual in a safe place. You need your password for any future access to the Parental
Control menu. If you forget your password, see page 44.
To access the Parent menu, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Move:
Select:
End:
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Password:
Use 0-9 buttons to enter
new 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, 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 select the desired rating and press .
Changing your Password
1 Use the F or f buttons to select 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) that is not where you live, the rating you select will
not be activated.
1 Press f to highlight Country, press .
2 Use the F or f to select the desired country and press .
Parental Lock: Off
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Change Password
Country: U.S.A.
Off
Child
Youth
Young Adult
Custom
Press to change settings
Move:
Select:
End:
Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of
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)
Off No rating limit
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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 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.
Movie Rating
Custom Rating
- G
- PG
- PG-13
- R
- NC-17
- X
Press to set Movie
rating
TV Rating
Unrated: Allow
Move:
Select:
End:
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
Rating
Press to block rating
TV-Y:
TV-Y7:
TV-G:
TV-PG:
TV-14:
TV-MA:
Content
-
-
-
-
-
-
FV: -
D: - L: - S: - V: -
D: - L: - S: - V: -
L: - S: - V: -
Move:
Select:
End:
Age
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, sports, news, public service
announcements, religious programs and weather.
Allow Allows all unrated programs
Block Blocks all unrated programs
Unrated: Allow
Custom Rating
Allow
Block
Block or allow unrated
programs
Movie Rating
TV Rating
Move:
Select:
End:
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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, please see “TV Rating”on page 32.
English Rating
Custom Rating
- C
- C8+
- G
- PG
- 14+
- 18+
Press to set English
rating
French Rating
U.S.A. Rating
Move:
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
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
English Rating
Custom Rating
- G
- 8 ans+
- 13 ans+
- 16 ans+
- 18 ans+
Press to set French
rating
French Rating
U.S.A. Rating
Move:
Select:
End:
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Using the Timer Menu
Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press
to open 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 timers duration is maximum of 6 hours. When the channel is fixed,
it is not necessary to set the channel.
1 Use the F or f
buttons
to select 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
turned 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, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Timer 1 : Off
Timer 2 : Off
:
AM
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Current Time
Program the time
Program
Move:
Select:
End:
✍ 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 select from 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.
Video Label
Label
connected
equipment
Allows you to identify the audio/video components connected to the TV: VCR,
DVD, etc. When you press TV/VIDEO to switch inputs, the Video Label will
display on-screen.
1 Press F or f
buttons
to access the input you want to label and press .
2 Press F or f
buttons
to choose a label and press .
3 Press G to
return to Setup menu or press
to exit.
Tilt
Correction
Use the F or f buttons to correct any 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 (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, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option then press .
Move:
Select:
End:
Demo
Video Label
Language: English
16:9 Enhanced: Off
Tilt Correction: 0
Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic
Caption Vision: Off
Select caption type
Off
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Text1
Text2
Text3
Text4
Info
✍ If you select “Skip”, your TV skips this connection when you press the TV/VIDEO button.
✍ You can press any key to exit Demo mode.
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Using the Basic Menu
Picture
Picture contrast
Press
G to
decrease picture contrast.
Use the
g to increase picture contrast.
Caption
Vision
Closed-
Captioning
In the Basic menu, Caption Vision options are Off and the last captioning option
selected (CC1-4, Text1-4, or Info).
Effect
Use the F or f buttons to select one of the following options, then press to
select it.
Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
Off: Normal stereo or mono reception.
Advanced
Menu
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 .
To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press f to highlight an option then press .
Advanced Menu
Picture
Effect: Off
Caption Vision: Off
Adjust
Picture white level
Basic Menu
Move:
Select:
End:
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Other Information
Programming the Remote Control
You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment.
1 Press .
2 Press or (FUNCTION).
3 Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.
4 Press .
VCR codes
Sony 301, 302, 303 JCPenney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336,
337
Admiral (M.Ward) 327 JVC 314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347
Aiwa 338, 344 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337
Audio Dynamic 314, 337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338
Broksonic 319, 317 Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Canon 309, 308 Marantz 314, 336, 337
Citizen 332 Marta 332
Craig 302, 332 Memorex 309, 335
Criterion 315 Minolta 305, 304
Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Daewoo 341, 312, 309 Multitech 325, 338, 321
DBX 314, 336, 337 NEC 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304 Olympic 309, 308
Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341 Optimus 327
Fisher 330, 335 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307
Funai 338 Pentax 305, 304
General Electric 329, 304, 309 Philco 308, 309
Go Video 322, 339, 340 Philips 308, 309, 310
Goldstar 332 Pioneer 308
Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338 Quasar 308, 309, 306
Instant Replay 309, 308 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Symphonic 338
Samsung 322, 313, 321 Tashiro 332
Sansui 314 Tatung 314, 336, 337
Sanyo 330, 335 Teac 314, 336, 338, 337
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Operating Instructions
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324,
325, 326
Technics 309, 308
Sharp 327, 328 Toshiba 312, 311
Shintom 315 Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332
Signature 2000
(M.Ward)
338, 327 Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337
SV2000 338 Zenith 331
Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310
Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes
Sony 230 Sony 801
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 General Electric 802
Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
Hitachi 805
Oak 227, 228, 229 Hughes 804
Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Panasonic 803
Pioneer 214, 215 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Toshiba 806, 807
Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Laser Disc Player codes DVD Player codes
Sony 701 Sony 751
Panasonic 704, 710 JVC 756
Pioneer 702 Mitsubishi 761
Onkyo 762
DBS codes
Oritron 759
DIRECTV 809 Panasonic 753
Echostar/Dish Network 810 Philips/
Magnavox
757
Pioneer 752
RCA 755
Samsung/Hitachi 758
Toshiba 754
Zenith 760
✍ 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.
VCR codes
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✍ In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied
remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s supplied remote control.
Operating a VCR
Press To
Power on the VCR
Select channels directly
Change channels
Play video tape
Stop
or
Search forward or backward
Pause
and
Record
Change between VCR and TV inputs
Operating a DVD
Press To
Power on the DVD
Select chapters directly
Search chapters forward or backward
Play DVD
Stop
Pause
F, f, G, g
Move the cursor in the menu
Display the DVD menu
Operating a Laser Disc
Press To
Power on the laser disc
Search chapters forward or backward
Play disc
Stop
Pause
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Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact
your nearest Sony Dealer.
Problem Possible Solutions
Reset the TV to
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.
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 to restore the TV. If
the problem continues, call your local service center.
❏ Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set to TV; when
watching video equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3 or 4 (page 4).
❏ Make sure the batteries have been inserted 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 7).
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 (page 25).
❏ Press to adjust your TV’s volume, it’s probably very low.
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 Setup menu (page 27).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 7).
❏ 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.
Cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup menu (page 27).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the
memory (page 17).
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Cable stations
don’t seem to work
❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 27).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the
memory (page 17).
Remote control
does not operate
❏ 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.
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 buttons (page 4).
Cannot access
other menus when
using the Basic
menu
❏ If you use the button 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 37).
The remote control
doesn’t work in PIP
mode
❏ Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed
the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to
VCR mode (page 20).
There is no window
picture or it is just
static
❏ 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 21).
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 20).
❏ 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 9).
I cannot get
anything but TV
❏ Be sure that you did not set the video label in the Setup menu (page 36)
to skip your video inputs. If a video input has been set to “Skip”, it will
be skipped when pressing the TV/Video buttons for either the main or
PIP pictures.
The TV needs to be
cleaned
❏ 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.
Problem Possible Solutions
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Operating Instructions
If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call
our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669)
(Canadian residents only).
Lost password for
Parental Control
❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. After
using the master password, you must create a new password. The master
password cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels.
You lost your
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).
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.
TV doesn’t turn on
after disconnecting
the TV and timer
LED flashes
❏ Press the POWER button on your remote control or in the TV front
panel, one more time.
Problem Possible Solutions
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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
®
tube
Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100)
Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200)
Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,
YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A
EAC-66U/V mixer
TV Stand: SU-27FS1 for KV-27FS100 and KV-27FS200
SU-32FS1 for KV-32FS100 and KV-32FS200
SU-36FS1 for KV-36FS100 and KV-36FS200
KV-27FS100, KV-27FS200
Screen size Visible screen size: 679 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally
Inputs/outputs
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 180 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-27FS100)
185 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-27FS200)
Dimensions (W/H/D)
768 x 589 x 497 mm (30
1
/
4
x 23
1
/
4
x 19
5
/
8
inches)
Mass 49.5 kg (109 lbs. 2 oz.)
KV-32FS100, KV-32FS200
Screen size Visible screen size: 803 mm (32 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 863.6 mm (34 inches) measured diagonally
Inputs/outputs
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 190 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-32FS100)
195 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-32FS200)
Dimensions (W/H/D)
898 x 696 x 576 mm (35
3
/
8
x 27
3
/
8
x 22
5
/
8
inches)
Mass 75 kg (165 lbs. 6 oz.)
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front)
2 video, 2 audio (rear)
1 S VIDEO
1 RF (KV-27FS100)
2 RF (KV-27FS200)
1 Y, P
B,PR, 1 audio
Outputs
1 AUDIO OUT
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front)
2 video, 2 audio (rear)
1 S VIDEO
1 RF (KV-32FS100)
2 RF (KV-32FS200)
1 Y, P
B,PR, 1 audio
Outputs
1 AUDIO OUT
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Operating Instructions
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
KV-36FS100, KV36FS200
Screen size Visible screen size: 911 mm (36 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 965.2 mm (38 inches) measured diagonally
Inputs/outputs
Speaker output 10 W x 2
Power Consumption 190 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-36FS100)
195 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-36FS200)
Dimensions (W/H/D)
985 x 774 x 633 mm (38
3
/
4
x 30
1
/
2
x 25 inches)
Mass 98.4 kg (216 lbs. 8 oz.)
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front)
2 video, 2 audio (rear)
1 S VIDEO
1 RF (KV-36FS100)
2 RF (KV-36FS200)
1 Y, P
B,PR, 1 audio
Outputs
1 AUDIO OUT
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Index
16:9 Enhanced 36
A
Audio Out 26
Auto Program 17, 28
Auto SAP 25
B
Balance 25
Bass 25
Batteries
Inserting in remote
2
Brightness 24
C
Cable 27
Caption Vision 36
Channel Fix 27
Channel Label 28
Channel Skip/Add 28
Color 24
Color Temperature 24
Connections
Cable and antenna
7
Cable Box and Cable 9
Connecting a Camcorder 15
Connecting a DVD Player 14
Connecting an Audio System 15
TV and Cable Box 8
TV and Satellite Receiver 12
TV and VCR 10
TV, Satellite Receiver and VCR 13
TV, VCR and Cable Box 11
Current Time 35
D
Demo 36
DISPLAY 4
E
Effect
Off
25
Surround 25
F
Favorite Channels 27
H
Hue 24
L
Language 36
M
Menus
Audio
25
Basic 37
Channel Setup 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 24, 37
Picture in Picture (PIP) 20
R
Ratings
English Rating
34
French Rating 34
Movie Rating 32
TV Rating 32
U.S.A. Rating 34
Unrated 33
Remote Control
Batteries
2
Programming 39
Using 3, 4
S
Setting the Rating 30
Sharpness 24
SLEEP 3
Speaker 25
Specifications 45
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T
Tilt Correction 36
Timer 1 and Timer 2 35
Treble 25
Troubleshooting 42
TV Features 1
TV Front Panel 2
TV Rear Panel 5
V
V-Chip (see Parental Control)
Video Label
36
VM 24
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