Connecting Additional Equipment
KD-27/32/36FS170
2-670-362-21(3)
2-670-362-21(3)
KD-27FS170
KD-32FS170
KD-36FS170
© 2006 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
User Guide
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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
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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.
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.
✍
Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that
any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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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 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.
Corrosion
Do not use the set close to the ocean since it may cause the
set to be exposed to excess salt, corrosion, and internal
damage and will deteriorate its performance. If you expose
the TV to these conditions, you should take the necessary
precautions to reduce the humidity and temperature of the
area in which the set is located.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
Do not place any objects, especially heavy
objects, on top of the set. The object may
fall from the set, causing injury.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set.
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set
is continuous or frequent while the TV is
operating, unplug the TV and consult your
dealer or service technician. It is normal for
some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly when being
turned on or off.
Installation
Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The
set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can
result from trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from
unsteady handling.
Install the set on a stable, level surface.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line
operated sets near water —
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on
an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, table,
or shelf. The set may
fall, causing serious
injury to a child or an
adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the
specific model of TV. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never be
blocked or covered.
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• Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials.
•
Never block the slots and openings
by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.
•
Never place the set in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is
provided.
• Do not place the set near or over a
radiator or heat register, or where it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
Power-Cord Protection
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord, and do not place the set where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions
below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such
power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP
FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR
CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST
INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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
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Contents
Introduction
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA
Features .................................................... 1
About this Manual ......................................... 2
Batteries for the Remote Control ................. 2
Front Panel Menu Controls .......................... 2
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Description......................... 3
Connecting Your TV
TV Rear Panel ................................................. 5
Basic Connections .......................................... 6
Connecting Additional Equipment ............. 7
Setting Up the TV ...................................... 13
Using the Digital Features
Overview....................................................... 14
Tuning to a Digital Channel ....................... 14
Using the Digital Program Guide.............. 15
Using Digital Favorite Channels................ 16
Using the Screen Mode Feature ................. 17
Using the Analog Menus
Overview........................................................18
Menu Descriptions .......................................18
Using the Remote Control to Display and
Navigate the On-Screen Analog
Menus......................................................20
Using the Video Menu.................................21
Using the Channel Setup Menu..................22
Using the Parental Control Menu ..............23
Parental Control.....................................24
United States:
Selecting Custom Rating
Options ............................................25
Canada:
Selecting Custom Rating
Options ............................................26
Using the Clock/Timers Menu...................27
Using the Setup Menu .................................28
Using the Digital Features Menu ...............29
Using the Digital Menus
Menu Descriptions .......................................30
Using the Remote Control to Display and
Navigate the On-Screen Digital
Menus......................................................30
Using the Digital Channels Menu..............31
Using the Digital Setup Menu ....................32
Using the Parental Lock Menu ...................34
Other Information
Troubleshooting............................................35
Specifications.................................................38
Index ..............................................................39
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Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA
®
.
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
Some of the features you will enjoy include:
❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and
outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.
❏ Analog and Digital Receivers — Built-in tuners allow you to receive both analog (NTSC)
and digital (ATSC) programming. Digital programming is available only via terrestrial
signals over-the-air.
❏ Wide Screen Mode — Watch digital 16:9 (widescreen) broadcasts in their original
widescreen format, or zoom to fill the 4:3 aspect ratio screen.
❏ YPBPR Inputs — Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality
(480i only).
❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by
establishing rating limits.
❏ ClearEdge VM — Sharpen picture definition to give objects a crisp, clear edge (only for
KD-32FS170 and KD-36FS170 models).
❏ Favorite Channels — Enables you to set up separate Favorite Channel lists for analog and
digital channels.
❏ Digital Program Guide — Select digital channels from an on-screen program guide.
❏ 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.
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Introduction
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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 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 batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a
guide.
Front Panel Menu Controls
The front panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control.
❏ Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.
❏ Use the G g (– VOLUME +), Ff (– CHANNEL +) buttons on the front panel to navigate through
the menus, then press (
TV/VIDEO) to select an item. The front panel controls also allows
you to change your channels, adjust the volume 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 pages 20 and 30.
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Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Description
D Indicates feature available only in digital tuning mode.
Button Description
1
MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press VOL+
to restore sound.
2
DISPLAY Press once to display the current time (if set) and the
program status such as channel number, Channel
Label (if set), video input, Video Label (if set), and Info
Banner (if set). Press again to turn off the display.
3
SCREEN
MODE
D
Press repeatedly the Screen Mode options. For details
on using Screen Mode, see page 17. Also available in the
Digital Setup menu (see page 32).
4
PICTURE
MODE
Press repeatedly to step through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, and Pro. Also
available in the Video menu. See “Using the Video
Menu” on page 21 for details.
5
D
Use with 0-9 and
ENT
buttons to select digital
channels (for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital
channels, see page 14.
6
JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current
channel and the last channel that you selected
. (JUMP
does not switch between analog and digital channels.)
7
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
Press to switch between digital and analog tuning
modes.
8
VOL
(volume)
Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.
9
GUIDE D Press to display the digital program guide. For
details, see page 15.
0
Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on-
screen menus. Press the center button to select an
option. (If no menu or display is shown, pressing the
center button displays the Favorite Channels list.)
qa
RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an
on-screen menu.
qs
POWER Press to turn on/off the TV.
qd
TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through available video inputs.
qf
and
ENT
Press
0-9
to select a channel; the channel changes after
2 seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
qg
CH (channel)
Press to change channels. The channel will change
according to the current tuning mode (analog or digital).
To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold
down the
CH+
or
CH-
button.
qh
MENU Press to display and exit the analog menu. To display
the digital menu, see page 30. (For details, see page 18)
+
TV
POWER
TV/VIDEO
CH
MENUGUIDE
JUMP
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
EXIT
SLEEP
RESET
VOL
DISPLAY
PICTURE
MODE
SCREEN
MODE
MUTING
RM-YD006
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
0
5
ENT
qg
qh
qj
qf
qk
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0
qa
qs
qd
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qj
EXIT Press to exit menus and other on-screen displays.
qk
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.
✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 36.
Button Description
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Connections
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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 ATSC This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna for over-the-air
digital signals (ATSC).
2 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable for
analog signal (NTSC).
3 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; connect the audio
cable.
4 VIDEO/AUDIO
L(MONO), R
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.
5
YP
B
P
R
/ L, R
This input connects to the component video YPBPR and AUDIO
L, R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only).
ATS C
ATSC
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1
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2
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Connections
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Basic Connections
TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna
Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below:
Use option A to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable.
Use option B to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna“.
Connecting Two RF Inputs
If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna (over-the-air) and cable broadcast signals,
you’ll need to use an optional A-B switch for RF inputs (not supplied), as shown below.
✍ Converter EAC-25 is commercially known as a 300-to-75 ohm antenna adapter.
✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the
antenna for the best reception.
✍ For best results, be sure to use an RF switch, as shown above, instead of a simple splitter.
75-ohm
coaxial cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
75-ohm
coaxial cable
ATSC
300-ohm
twin cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Antenna connector
Converter EAC-25
or commercially
available converter
(not supplied)
A
B
Cable
Antenna
RF Switch
A/B
Use the A-B selector to switch between the
over-the-air signals and the cable signals.
Then set the Cable setting in the Channel
Setup menu to On or Off, as described on
page 22.
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Connecting Additional Equipment
Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO),R)
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 (located on the rear panel) instead of the yellow
video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (YPBPR R L)
If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (YPBPR), you can improve the
picture quality by using component video cables (480i only).
1 Make sure your DVD player is set up (see page 35). Using component video cables (not
supplied), connect YP
BPR OUT on your DVD player to YPBPR IN on your TV.
2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.
✍ The YPBPR 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.
ATSC
ATSC
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD Player
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
Optional connection
ATSC
ATSC
Rear of DVD Player
2
Rear of TV
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
P
R
(red)
P
B
(blue)
Y (green)
1
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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.
❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO (located on the rear panel) instead of the yellow
video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
✍ 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.
ATS C
ATSC
Optional connection
Audio R (red)
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Rear of TV
VCR
2
1
From
cable/antenna
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Connecting a 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 such type of service, use this connection.
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.
Optional connection
❏ To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear
panel of your cable box) and use the cable box's remote control to change channels.
❏ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should
consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 22).
ATSC
ATSC
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
AUDIO L AUDIO R
1
2
Rear of TV
Cable box
From cable/
antenna
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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.
✍ To watch video programs from your Satellite receiver, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
✍ You can use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.
ATS C
ATSC
Satellite receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
1
2
3
From
cable/
antenna
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Rear of TV
Audio R (red)
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Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using Component Video (YPBPR)
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 cables (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.
6 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect YPBPR OUT on your satellite
receiver to YP
BPR IN on your TV.
7 Connect AUDIO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV.
ATSC
ATSC
From
cable/
antenna
VCR
4
2
Rear of TV
3
5
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1
Satellite
Receiver
Audio L
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
Audio R
P
R
(red)
P
B
(blue)
Y (green)
(red)
(white)
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Connecting a Camcorder (for playback)
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 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
on your camcorder to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
Optional connection
❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO (located on the rear panel), instead of the yellow
video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder)
1 For video tape editing, connect the VCR to the following sources:
❏ If you are connecting a VCR, use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR
(option 1a).
❏ If you are connecting a camcorder, use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR
(option 1b).
2 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on the second
VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
A/V output
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
Video (yellow)
Front Panel
ATSC
ATSC
VIDEO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
AUDIO L AUDIO RVIDEO
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
AUDIO L AU DIO R
Rear of TV
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
2
1a
1b
A/V output
Camcorder
(for playback)
VCR (for recording)
VCR (for playback)
or
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Setting Up the TV
After you have finished connecting your TV, use Auto Program to set up your analog and
digital channel lists. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available
channels and program receivable channels.
1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2 Press the CH+ button on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program,
or press the
CH- button to exit.
Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog channels. When completed,
a screen prompts you to continue searching for digital channels.
Searching for digital channels may take 50 minutes or more to complete. A progress bar is
displayed while the channel list is being created.
3 When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
To run Auto Program again at a later time
❏ Use the Auto Program feature, using the TV’s menus. For analog channels, see page 22.
For digital channels, see page 31.
To add digital channels
❏ Use the Digital Channels/Add feature, as described on page 31.
To reset the TV to factory settings
1 Turn the TV o n.
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 .
✍ After starting Auto Program, wait until the process is complete to avoid missing some channels that
are available. To re-program receivable channels, run Auto Program again as described on page 22
(analog channels) and page 31 (digital channels).
✍ The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.
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Using the Digital Features
Overview
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV that are designed to work with
digital channels.
Tuning to a Digital Channel
This TV is equipped with a built-in digital tuner, which enables you to receive digital
channels. In order to enjoy the digital features of this TV, you need to switch the TV between
analog and digital tuning modes by pressing the button on the remote control, or by
switching between analog and digital tuning modes using the TV's Channel Mode menu
option (see page 29).
To directly tune to a digital channel:
1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press on the remote control to enter digital tuning
mode.
2 Press --9, , press --9 again, and then .
For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press
2+1++1+3, and then press .
✍ Digital (ATSC) programming is available only via terrestrial signals (over-the-air).
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Using the Digital Program Guide
The digital program guide lets you review program information and select digital channels.
To display the digital program guide:
1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press the button on the remote control to switch to
digital tuning mode.
2 Press . The digital program guide appears, with the currently selected program
showing in the background.
✍ The digital program guide cannot be displayed when: the TV is in analog tuning mode, when there are
no digital channels available, when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs, or when the Channel Fix
option is set to anything other than Off (see page 22).
✍ You can also see the current tuning mode and switch between analog and digital tuning modes using
the Channel Mode menu option (see page 29).
✍ Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include
only the channel number, without a program title or description.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Scroll through the channel list Press V or v
Select the currently displayed channel
and exit the guide
Press .
Display additional options Press
b. See “Using Additional Digital Program
Guide Options” on page 16.
Exit the Guide (without changing
channels)
Press .
Program title and
description, time
remaining, rating
information, closed-
caption availability,
format, resolution,
aspect ratio
Channel number, call
letters (if available)
Selectable channel list
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Using Additional Digital Program Guide Options
Press b while in the digital program guide’s channel list to display the following options,
which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel.
Using Digital Favorite Channels
The digital Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite
digital channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in
the Digital Channel menu (described on page 31).
Option Description
Alternate Video
(when available)
Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the
channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams. This
option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams.
Alternate Audio
(when available)
Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you hear when
the channel is first tuned). This option allows you to switch among these
alternate audio streams (e.g., for different languages).
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Using the Screen Mode Feature
The Screen Mode feature is useful for adjusting a 16:9 (widescreen) program for optimal
viewing on your TV’s 4:3 aspect ratio screen. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge
pictures so that they better fill the screen (enlarging the picture so that the black bars on the
edges of the screen are clipped off).
Before using the Screen Mode feature
❏ If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press the button to switch to digital tuning mode.
✍ The Screen Mode option is available only for digital 16:9 programming.
Example Description
Full displays the 16:9 program in its
original aspect ratio. If the program
was a 480i 4:3 program that was
upconverted to 720p or 1080i (as
shown at left) , there will be black bars
visible at the left, right, top, and
bottom sides.
m
Zoom enlarges the picture uniformly.
Some clipping may occur.
m
Horizontal Expand stretches the
picture horizontally. Some clipping
may occur.
m
Vertical Expand stretches the picture
vertically. Some clipping may occur.
SCREEN
Full
SCREEN
Zoom
SCREEN
Horizontal Expand
SCREEN
Vertical Expand
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Using the Analog Menus
Overview
This chapter describes how to use the analog menu features of your TV.
Menu Descriptions
Analog Menu Description
Video Menu
Adjust your picture settings.
For details, see page 21.
Channel Setup Menu
(Analog channels only): Customize your
channel settings.
For details, see page 22.
Parental Control Menu
Set rating limits on your TV based on
program rating or content.
For details, see page 23.
Mode:Vivid
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
C
olor
Temp.:Cool
ClearEdge VM:High
Video
Move Select End
Favorite Channels
Channel Fix:Off
Auto Program
Channel Show/Hide
Channel Label
Cable:On
Channel Setup
Move Select End
Parental Control
Password:
Use [0-9] buttons to
enter new password
Move Select End
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Clock/Timers Menu
Set the clock on your TV and program
scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer
2 (timers work with analog channels only).
For details, see page 27.
Setup Menu
(Analog channels only): Select analog closed
captioning options (Caption Vision), display
the name of the current program and its
remaining time (Info Banner), select stereo,
bilingual and mono programs (MTS), label
video inputs, select menu language,
enhance DVD picture resolution (16:9
Enhanced), and adjust tilt correction.
For details, see page 28.
Digital Features Menu
Access Digital Menu options and select
analog or digital tuning modes.
For details, see page 29.
Analog Menu Description
Timer 1:Set
Current Time
Timer 2:Set
Clock/Timers
Move Select End
Caption Vision:Off
Info Banner:Off
MTS:Stereo
Video Label
Language:English
16:9 Enhancement:Off
Tilt Correction
Setup
Move Select End
Channel Mode:Digital
Digital Menu
Digital Features
Move Select End
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Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate
the On-Screen Analog Menus
1 Press to display the on-screen
analog menu.
2 Use the B or b buttons to highlight
the desired menu icon. Press
to
select it.
3 Use the V or v buttons to scroll up
and down through the features.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
5 Press to exit the menu.
To exit the analog menus
❏ Press (or ).
To display the digital menus
❏ See “Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate the On-Screen Digital Menus” on
page 30.
✍ 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.
+
CH
MENUGUIDE
JUMP
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
EXIT
SLEEP
RESET
VOL
Move
Select
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Using the Video Menu
Mode
Customized
picture viewing
Use the
V or v 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.
Pro:
Select for natural picture and sharpness.
Picture
Press B to decrease the contrast. Press b to increase the contrast.
Brightness
Press B to darken the picture. Press b to brighten the picture.
Color
Press B to decrease color saturation. Press b to increase color saturation.
Hue
Press B to increase the red tones. Press b to increase the green tones.
Sharpness
Press B to soften the picture. Press b to sharpen the picture.
Color Temp.
White tint
adjustment
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
press to select it.
Warm: Gives white colors a red tint.
Neutral: Gives white colors a neutral tint.
Cool: Gives white colors a blue tint.
ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge. Use the
V or
v buttons to highlight: High, Low, or Off, then press to select it.
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
C
olor
Temp.:Cool
ClearEdge:High
Picture
Video
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Mode:Vivid
To Display To Select
To access the Video Menu, use the following steps:
Press
v to highlight an option, then press .
✍ Press on the remote control to directly select picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro).
✍ Available only for KD-32FS170 and KD-36FS170 models.
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Using the Channel Setup Menu
Favorite
Channels
Quick access
to analog favorite
channels
Applies to analog channels only. To set up favorite digital channels, see page 31.
To set up your analog Favorite Channels list:
1
Use the V or v buttons to highlight the position (1-5) where you want to set a
favorite channel, then press .
2 Use the V or v 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 and assign it to the selected position (1-5).
4 Press B to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
Cable Use the V or v 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 Not available when in digital tuning mode.
Use the
V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then
press to select it.
Off: Channel Fix is not set.
2-6: “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6 (VHF/UHF input) and
use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels.
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.
Auto Program Applies to analog channels only. To Auto Program digital channels, see page 31.
Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will
search for available channels and program receivable channels.
Favorite Channels
Channel Fix:Off
Auto Program
Channel Show/Hide
Channel Label
Cable:On
Channel Setup
Move Select End
To access the Channel Setup Menu, use the
following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
✍ After changing the Cable setting the first time, you will need to run Auto Program. For analog
channels, see page 22. For digital channels, see page 31.
✍ You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Show/Hide, or Channel Label when Channel Fix is
set.
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Using the Parental Control Menu
The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television.
To use the Parental Control Menu
When you select the Parental Control 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.
Channel
Show/Hide
Applies to analog channels only. To Show/Hide digital channels, see page 31.
Use this feature after you run Auto Program to selectively show or hide
channels.
1 Use the
V or v buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel,
then press .
2 Use the
V or v buttons to highlight Shown or Hidden, then press .
3 Press
B to return to the Channel Setup Menu or press to exit.
Channel
Label
Label up to 40
channels with
their call letters
Applies to analog channels only. To label digital channels, see page 31.
1 Press , then use the
V or v buttons until you reach the desired
channel number.
2 Press to activate the channel.
3 Press
v to highlight Label, then press . Use the V or v 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
B to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.
✍ Parental Control settings control analog and digital programs.
✍ 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 35.
✍ Press CH + or CH - to skip over channels that have been hidden. You can still use the --9 buttons to
directly tune to hidden channels.
Parental Control
Password:
Use [0-9] buttons to
enter new password
Move Select End
To access the Parental Control Menu, use the
following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
0 9
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Parental Control
Setting the Rating
You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.
1 With Lock highlighted, 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 V or v to highlight the desired
rating and press .
Changing your Password
1 Use the V or v buttons to highlight Change Password and press .
2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 23.
Select a Country
Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 25-26) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings
(see page 26). If you select a Country (U.S. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rating you
select will not be activated.
1 Press v to highlight Country, then press .
2 Use the V or v to highlight the desired country and press .
Information for Parents
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating
❏ Press , then use the --9 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.
For more information see page 25 for (U.S. models) and page 26 for
(Canadian models).
✍
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.
Country:USA
Change Password
Parental Control
Lock:Off
Move Select End
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)
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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 26.)
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.
R:
PG-13:
Movie Rating
Return
PG:
X:
NC-17:
Press to block
G:
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
TV-PG:
TV-G:
TV Rating
Return
TV-Y7:
TV-MA:
TV-14:
Press to block
TV-Y:
FV
D
D
L
L
S
S
V
V
L
S
V
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.
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 25.
✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be
blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements,
religious programs, and weather.
Allow Allows all unrated programs
Block Blocks all unrated programs
Custom Rating
Return
TV Rating
Unrated: Allow
Movie Rating
Select End
PG:
G:
English Rating
Return
C8+:
18+:
14+:
Press to block
C:
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
16 ans+:
13 ans+:
French Rating
Return
8 ans+:
18 ans+:
Press to block
G:
Select End
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Using the Clock/Timers Menu
Timer 1
Timer 2
Scheduled
viewing
Clock/Timers functions apply to analog channels only. You cannot set the Clock/
Timers for digital channels.
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
V or v
buttons
to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press
.
2 Use the
V or v
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.
Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press
to open the Current
Time menu:
1 Use the V or v buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press
.
2 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.
Timer 1:Set
Timer 2:Set
Clock/Timers
Current Time
Move Select End
To access the Clock/Timers Menu,
use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
✍ Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved.
✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.
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Using the Setup Menu
Caption
Vision
Closed-
Captioning
Applies to analog channels only. To set closed-caption options for digital channels, see
page 32.
Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes for programs that are
broadcast with closed captioning.
Use the
V
or
v
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 dialog and sound effects of a program.
Text1, 2, 3, 4:
Displays network/station information.
Info Banner
Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time (if available)
when you change the channel or press the
DISPLAY
button. Use the
V
or
v
buttons
to highlight
On
or
Off.
Then press .
MTS
Multi-Channel
TV Sound
Applies to analog channels only.
Use the
V
or
v
buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to
select it.
Stereo:
Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo.
Mono:
Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception.
Auto SAP:
Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio
Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
Video Label
Label connected
equipment
Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV: VCR, DVD,
etc. When you press to switch inputs, the Video Label appears on-screen.
1
Press the
V
or
v
buttons to highlight the input you want to label and press
.
2
Press the
V
or
v
buttons to highlight a label and press .
3
Press
B
to return to the Setup menu or press to exit.
Language
Display all menus in the language of your choice.
Use the
V
or
v
buttons to select from one of the following options:
English,
Español
(Spanish) and
Français
(French)
.
Then press .
16:9
Enhanced
Available only when the TV is displaying an external input, such as a DVD player.
Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD.
Tilt Correction
Use the
V
or
v
buttons to set the tilt of the picture from -5 to +5, then press to
activate.
Setup
Move Select End
Caption Vision:Off
Info Banner:Off
MTS:Stereo
Video Label
Language:English
16:9 Enhancement:Off
Tilt Correction
To access the Setup Menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
✍
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.
✍
Available only for KD-32FS170 and KD-36FS170 models.
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Using the Digital Features Menu
Digital Menu Provides access to the Digital Channels and Digital Setup options. For
details, see “Using the Digital Menus” on page 30.
Channel
Mode
Enables you to switch between analog and digital tuning modes.
Analog Selects analog tuning mode.
Digital Selects digital tuning mode.
Channel Mode:Digital
Press to access
digital menus
Digital Features
Digital Menu
Move Select End
To access the Digital Features Menu, use the following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
✍ Press the button on the remote control to directly switch to analog or digital
Channel Mode.
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Using the Digital Menus
This chapter describes how to use the digital menu features of your TV.
Menu Descriptions
Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate
the On-Screen Digital Menus
1 Press to display the analog menu.
2 Press b to highlight the Digital Features
menu icon and then press . (For
details, see “Using the Digital Features
Menu” on page 29.)
3 Press v to highlight Digital Menu and
then press .
To exit the digital menus
❏ Press .
To display the analog menu directly from within any digital menu
❏ Press .
Digital Menu Description
Digital Channels Menu
Select favorite digital channels; add, show, hide, and label
digital channels.
For details, see page 31.
Digital Setup Menu
Provides settings for selecting various screen modes and
for Caption Vision. Also includes diagnostics information
and allows you to change the colors of the digital menus.
For details, see page 32.
Parental Lock Menu
This menu allows you to block programs containing
downloaded digital ratings only.
For details, see page 34.
✍
If the TV is in analog tuning mode, it will switch to digital tuning mode when displaying the digital menus.
Antenna
Digital Channels
Favorite Channels
Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels
Antenna
Digital Setup
Screen Mode Full
Caption Vision On
Diagnostics
Menu Color Gray
Antenna
Parental Lock
Enter password
To set or change your password, please
use the TV's main "Parental Control"
menu.
Move
Select
+
CH
MENUGUIDE
JUMP
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
EXIT
SLEEP
RESET
VOL
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Using the Digital Channels Menu
Favorite
Channels
Applies to digital channels only. To set up analog channels, see page 22.
To set up digital channels in a Favorite Channels list:
1
Use the
-
-
9
, and buttons to enter the channel number that you want to
assign to the Favorite Channel number. Press to select that channel as a Favorite
Channel.
2
To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat step 1.
3
To clear a Favorite Channel, press
V
or
v
to highlight the channel you want to clear.
Press and then press .
To use the digital Favorite Channels list, see page 16.
Digital
Channels
Applies to digital channels only.
Add
Select to add digital channels.
Auto
Program
Applies to digital channels only. To Auto Program analog channels, see page 22.
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
Show/Hide
Channels
Applies to digital channels only. To Show/Hide analog channels, see page 23.
Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the
CH+/-
buttons
to channel surf. Channels that are set to
Hidden
do not appear on the Program
Guide’s channel list, and are skipped when you use the
CH+/-
buttons.
1
Press
V
or
v
to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.
To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists, press
B
or
b
.
2
To change a channel’s setting to
Shown
or
Hidden
, press
.
3
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Label
Channels
Applies to digital channels only. To label analog channels, see page 23.
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1
Press
V
or
v
to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press
to select the
channel number that you want to assign a label.
2
Press
V
or
v
to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Then press
to
select the highlighted character.
3
Repeat to add characters to the label.
4
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
5
Press
B
to return to the Channel Setup menu, or press
to exit the menus.
To use the Digital Channels Menu, use the
following steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
Antenna
Digital Channels
Favorite Channels
Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels
✍ You can also add Favorite Channels directly to the Favorite Channels list, as described on
page 16.
✍ Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete. A progress bar will display the
approximate progress of the Auto Program and Digital Channels/Add sequences.
✍ Channels that you set to Hidden can be accessed only with the --9 buttons.
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Using the Digital Setup Menu
Screen Mode Applies only to digital channels that have 16:9 or widescreen aspect ratio. You
cannot use Screen Mode for analog channels.
Enables you to change the picture size for digital channels.
Select from: Full, Zoom, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. For
details, see “Using the Screen Mode Feature” on page 17.
✍ In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require
the display of bars at the top and bottom of your 16:9 screen. For more details,
see page 36.
Caption Vision Applies to digital channels only. To set closed-caption options for analog
channels, see page 28.
Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that
are broadcast with closed captioning).
On Caption Vision is turned on.
Off Caption Vision is turned off.
Program Allows you to set additional Caption Vision options. See
“Programming Caption Vision” on page 33.
Diagnostics Displays information about the currently tuned channel. For terrestrial
digital signals, displays the strength of the signal to help you adjust your
antenna to optimize signal reception.
Menu Color Applies to digital menus only. You cannot set colors for analog menus.
Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen menus.
To use the Digital Setup Menu, use the following
steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Press v to highlight an option, then press .
Antenna
Digital Setup
Screen Mode Full
Caption Vision On
Diagnostics
Menu Color Gray
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Programming Caption Vision
Applies to digital channels only. To set closed-caption options for analog channels, see page 28.
If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (page 32), you can change the
following settings:
Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound
effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most
programs.)
Text1,Text2,
Text3,Text4
Displays network/station information presented
using either half or the whole screen (if available).
For closed captioning, set to CC1.
Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or
Advanced (digital EIA-708).
Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.
Select from the available options.
Advanced
Settings
Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed
caption options.
As Broadcast
Small Text
Large Text
Custom ... Allows you to customize the following settings:
Character Size Small, Standard, Large
Character Style Style 1-7
Character Color Color 1-8
Character Opacity Solid, Translucent
Background Color None, Color 1-8
Background Opacity Solid, Translucent
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Using the Parental Lock Menu
Parental Lock
(When available)
The Parental Lock option in the Parental Control Menu allows you to set
up the TV to block digital programs that contain digital ratings.
✍ The setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV
and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in the Parental Control Menu (see page 25).
Advanced
Ratings
Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs that
contain downloadable ratings are blocked
from viewing.
Custom... Select to block programs based on
downloadable ratings.
Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable
rating system.
✍ This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no
longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable
ratings.
✍ To block analog programs, please use the Parent option within the TV’s main
Parental Control Menu on page 23.
The Parental Lock Menu allows you to set up the TV to
block programs according to their content and rating
levels.
To access the Parental Lock Menu, follow these steps:
To Display To Highlight To Select
Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four digit
password.
To change settings, press
v VB b. Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press EXIT.
✍
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock Setting. If you lose your password,
see “Lost password” on
page 35
.
Antenna
Parental Lock
Enter password
To set or change your password, please
use the TV's main "Parental Control"
menu.
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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 button on the
remote control, press the
POWER button on the TV front panel.
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again. Release the
button.
The TV is dirty
❏ 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.
I lost the parental
control password
❏ In the password screen in the analog Parent Control Menu, 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 28) 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
❏ Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV
front panel. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” on
page 37.
I can’t connect the
DVD player using
component video
outputs (YP
BPR)
❏ You must set up your DVD player before you can connect it
using component video outputs (YP
BPR). Disconnect the DVD
player and set it up, referring to the DVD manual for
instructions. Then, connect it to the TV again following the
instructions on page 7.
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Remote Control
Video
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot operate the
remote control
❏ 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.
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. To find out the nearest dealer, please call our Sony
Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S.
residents only).
Problem Possible Remedies
No picture, no
sound
❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
❏ If a red light flashes 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.
❏ 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 21).
❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video Menu (page 21).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6).
No color
❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video Menu (page 21).
Snow on the screen
❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup Menu (page 22).
❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6).
❏ 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.
Bars appear at the
top and bottom of the
screen
❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are
greater than 16:9, such as 2.35:1.
(This is especially common
with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs
with bars at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact
your program provider).
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Audio
Channels
Contacting Sony
If you have additional questions, service needs, or technical assistance related
to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following
numbers:.
http:/www.sony.com/TVsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents
Before calling our Customer Information Services Center or visiting our
website, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 13). 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.
Cannot cycle through
the other video
equipment connected
to the TV
❏ Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 28).
Screen Mode feature
does not function
❏ Screen Mode is available only for digital 16:9 programming in
digital tuning mode. See page 17 for details.
VIDEO 3 input
problems
❏ VIDEO 3 inputs accept only 480i signal formats. Be sure the
connected device is not set to output a format 480p or higher.
Problem Possible Remedies
Good picture, no
sound
❏ Press so that Muting disappears from the screen. Your TV
may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS option within the Setup
Menu.
❏ Press VOL+ to adjust your TV's volume.
Low or no audio
(TV and cable box)
❏ Some cable boxes have volume level controls. Check and see if
your cable box remote has a volume control.
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF) when
using an antenna
❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup Menu
(page 22).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
memory (page 13).
Cable stations don’t
seem to work
❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup Menu
(page 22).
❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in
memory (page 13).
I have no digital
channels
❏ You may not have any digital channels available. Try running
the Auto Program feature to search for digital channels (see
page 31). If there are none available, press the button to
switch to analog mode.
Problem Possible Remedies
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Specifications
For all models (except as noted)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Television system NTSC American TV Standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB
Channel coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69
Cable TV (analog) 1-125
Terrestrial (digital) 2-69
Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Picture tube FD Trinitron
®
tube
Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Supplied accessories 2 Size AA batteries
1 Remote Control RM-YD006
Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front)
1 video, 1 audio (rear)
1 S VIDEO
1 RF
1 ATSC
1 YP
BPR (480i only), 1 audio
Optional accessories TV Stand: SU-27FS2 for KD-27FS170, SU-32FS2 for KD-32FS170,
SU-36FS2 for KD-36FS170
KD-27FS170
Screen size Visible screen size: 685.8 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally
Speaker output 5 W x 2
Power consumption 130 W
Less than 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D)
768 x 590 x 497 mm (30
1
/
4
x 23
1
/
4
x 19
5
/
8
inches)
Mass 44.5 kg (98 lbs)
KD-32FS170
Screen size Visible screen size: 803 mm (32 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 863.6 mm (34 inches) measured diagonally
Speaker output 5 W x 2
Power consumption 160 W
Less than 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D)
898 x 696 x 576 mm (35
3
/
8
x 27
3
/
8
x 22
5
/
8
inches)
Mass 72 kg (158.5 lbs)
KD-36FS170
Screen size Visible screen size: 911 mm (36 inches) measured diagonally
Actual screen size: 965.2 mm (38 inches) measured diagonally
Speaker output 5 W x 2
Power consumption 160 W
Less than 1 W in standby
Dimensions (W/H/D)
985 x 776 x 633 mm (38
3
/
4
x 30
1
/
2
x 24
7
/
8
inches)
Mass 98 kg (215.5 lbs)
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Index
0-9 buttons 14
16:9 Enhanced 28
A
Alternate Audio 16
Alternate Video 16
Auto Program 13, 22, 31
B
Brightness 21
C
Cable, setting 22
Caption Vision 28, 32, 33
Channel Fix 22
Channel Label 23
Channel Mode, switching 29
Channel Show/Hide 23
ClearEdge VM 21
closed caption modes (see Caption Vision)
Color Temperature
21
Color, setting 21
Connections
Cable and antenna
6
Connecting a Camcorder 12
DVD Player using Component Video 7
DVD Player using Composite Video 7
TV and Cable Box 9
TV and Satellite Receiver 10
TV and VCR 8
TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using
Component Video
11
Current Time 27
D
Diagnostics 32
Digital Menu 29
Digital Menus, exiting 30
Digital Menus, navigating 30
F
Favorite Channels 16, 22
Features 1
Front Panel 2
G
GUIDE button 15
H
Horizontal Expand (Screen Mode) 17
I
Info Banner 28
L
Label Analog Channels 22, 23
Label Channels 31
Label Digital Channels 31
Language 28
M
Menu Color 32
Menus
Channel
22
Clock/Timers 27
Digital Channels 31
Digital Features 29
Digital Setup 32
Parental Control 23
Parental Lock 34
Setup 28
Video 21
Mode
Movie
21
Pro 21
Standard 21
Vivid 21
MTS
Auto SAP
28
Mono 28
Stereo 28
P
Parental Control 24
Picture 21
Program Guide 15
R
Rear Panel 5
Remote Control
described
3
Inserting batteries 2
S
Screen Mode 17, 32, 37
Setting the Rating
English Rating
26
French Rating 26
Movie Rating 25
TV Rating 25
U.S.A. Rating 26
Unrated 26
Sharpness 21
Show/Hide Channels 31
Skip 37
SLEEP 4
Specifications 38
T
Tilt Correction 28
Timer 1 and Timer 2 27
Troubleshooting 35
V
Vertical Expand (Screen Mode) 17
Video Label 28, 37
User Guide
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Sony Corporation
