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Operating Instructions

KV-27FV15 KV-32FS10 KV-32FV15 KV-B6FS10 KV-36FV15 Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ...... i Basic Set Up Operating Video Equipment Welcome! ...... 1 Inserting batteries ...... 12 Progranxming the remote ...... 29 Using the remote control move & Precautions ...... 1 select buttons ...... 12 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Using This Manual ...... 1 Front panel menu control ...... 12 Receiver Programming the remote control ...... 31 Connecting and Installing the TV Using Your New TV Making Connections ...... 2 Setting up the TV automatically ...... 13 Troubleshooting ...... 32 Note about the AC Power Cord ...... 3 Watching the TV ...... 14 Specifications ...... 33 Cable or Antenna Connections ...... 3 Using Picture-in-Picture -- PIP ...... 16 Index ...... 35 Cable Box Connections ...... 4 VCR Connections ...... 5 Using Your Menus Satellite Receiver Connections ...... 7 Learning menu selection ...... 17 Quick start to the menus ...... 18 DVD Player Connections ...... 8 Additional Connections ...... 9 Using the VIDEO [] menu ...... 19 Using Special Sony Features ...... 10 Using the AUDIO ._ menu ...... 20 Using the TIMER _ menu ...... 21 Using the SET UP _ menu ...... 22 Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL menu ...... 27 WARNING CAUTION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not When using TV games, computers, and similar products frequency energy and, if not installed and used in expose the TV to rain or moisture. with your TV, keep the brightness and picture contrast accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) inteferenca with radio communications. However, pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a high brightness or picture contrast setting, the image in a particular installation. If this equipment does

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. cause harmful interference to radio or television DO NOT OPEN Continuously watching the same program can cause reception, which can be determined by turning the the imprint of station Iogos onto the TV screen. These equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to ATTENTION types of imprints are not covered by your warranty correct the interference by one or more of the because they are the result of misuse. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE, following measures: NE PAS OUVRIR • Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. Note on Caption Vision PRECAUClON • Increase the separation between the equipment and Thistelevision receiver provides display of television receiver. RIESGO DE CHDOUE ELECTRIGO closedcaptioning in accordancewith §15.119 of the NO ABRIR • Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuit FCCrules. different from that to which the receiver is connected. Note on cleaning the TV • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong technician for help. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR RACK). solvents suchas thinner or benzine, which might NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. damage the finish of the cabinet. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVlca PERSONNEL. Note to CATV system installer manual could void your authority to operate this This reminder is provided to call the CAW system equ pment. installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that This document is for the remote control RM-Y168, provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in 171. the presence of uninsulated "dangerous particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be This symbol is intended to alert the user to MODELS: KV-27FV15, 32FS10, 32FV15, 36FS10, 36FV15 voltage" within the product's enclosure that connected to the grounding system of the building, as may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute close to the point of cable entry as practical. a risk of electric shock to persons. As an ENERGY STAR e Partner, Use of this television receiver for other than private Sony has determined that this viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHE or product or product models meets the presence of important operating and transmitted by cable companies for the use of the ///_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the ENERGY STAR e guidelines general public may require authorization from the maintenance (servicing) instructions in the for energy efficiency. literature accompanying the appliance. broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

NOTIFICATION CAUTION ENERGY STAR eis a U.S. registered mark. TO PREVENT ELEC'I_ICSHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOR This equipment has been tested and found to comply PLUGTO WIDE SLOT,FULLY INSERT. 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. l Remote Control

Keep this flap unfolded and use thispage tit J_ MUTING for reference. i TV (POWER) SYSTEM OFF Getting to know the buttons on (page 15) -- -- TV (FUNCTION) the remote control

TV/VTR (page 15) - WN_ F_E_E IW/_ Names of the buttons on the remote -- PIP (page 16) control are in different colors to represent ANT (pages 3 and 15) the available functions. TV/VIDEO Button color PICTURE MODE -- DISPLAY Clear ...... Indicates which equipment is (pages 14 and 19) MTS/SAP currently being controlled SLEEP (page 14) -- (pages 15 and 20) Green ...... Buttons relevant to power 0 - 9 buttons operations Label color JUMP (page 14) -- ENTER White ...... TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/SAT/ TV/SAT GUIDE CABLE operation buttons (page 15) Select buttons yellow ...... PIP operation buttons Blue ...... SAT operation buttons (pages 12 and 17) Green ...... SYSTEM OFF operation button RESET (page 14) MENU

All references to buttons on the remote control will VOL +/- CH +/- be highlighted with bold text.

CODE SET (pages 29-31) Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ...... i Basic Set Up Operating Video Equipment Welcome! ...... 1 Inserting batteries ...... 12 Programming the remote ...... 29 Using the remote control move & Precautions ...... 1 select buttons ...... 12 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Using This Manual ...... 1 Front panel menu control ...... 12 Receiver Programming the remote control ...... 31 Connecting and Installing the TV Using Your New TV Troubleshooting ...... 32 Making Connections ...... 2 Setting up the TV automatically ...... 13 Note about the AC Power Cord ...... 3 Watching the TV ...... 14 Specifications ...... 33 Cable or Antenna Connections ...... 3 Using Picture-in-Picture -- PIP ...... 16 Index ...... 35 Cable Box Connections ...... 4 VCR Connections ...... 5 Using Your Menus Satellite Receiver Connections ...... 7 Learning menu selection ...... 17 Quick start to the menus ...... 18 DVD Player Connections ...... 8 Additional Connections ...... 9 Using the VIDEO (_ menu ...... 19 Using Special Sony Features ...... 10 Using the AUDIO _ menu ...... 20 Using the TIMER _) menu ...... 21 Using the SET UP I_ menu ...... 22 Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL menu ...... 27 Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions Alternate Warning TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV *,2-.,r- completely, and keep this manual for future reference. For the set with a three-wire is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for . grounding type AC plug Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions some TV sets to make occasional snapping or This plug wiU only fit into a grounding- and instl"uctionsplaced on the set, or described in the popping sounds, particularly when being type power outlet. This is a safety operating iust1"uctlonsor service manual. turned on or off. feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, WARNING Installation contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. To guard against injury, the following basic safety Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Water and Moisture precautions should be observed in the installation, use, Overloading DO not use Power-line operated sets near and servicing of the set. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords II water -- for example, near a bathtub, Use or convenience receptacles beyond their ][ washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming Power Sources capacity, since this can result in fire or ]_ 4 pool, etc. This set should be operated only from the _ electric shock. _ -'_ Accessories type of power source indicated on the L" _ Always turn the set off when it is not to /"w--, serial/model plate. If you are not sure of _-_==_ be used. When the set is left unattended Do not place the set on an unstable cart, _, /'gJ/" the type of electrical power supplied to and unused for long periods of time, stand,tableorshelf.The setmay fall, '_._/.=_/ your home, consult your dealer or local power company. unplug it from the wall outlet as a causing serious injury to a child or an _=_.v For those sets designed to operate from battery power, precaution against the possibility of an adult, end serious damage to the set. Use _\_._ _4_ refer to the operating instructions. internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. only a cart or stand recommended by the C._ ,--x_ Grounding or Polarization Object and Liquid Entry manufacturer for the specific model of TV. An appliance and cart combination should Never push objects of any kind into the This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive set through the cabinet slots as they may (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a force, and uneven surfaces may cause the three-wire grounding type plug _ plug having a third pin touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or appliance and cart combination to overturn. for grounding). Ventilation .... Follow the instructions below: electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or For the set with a polarized AC Attachments bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure power cord plug _/_-_-_==: Do not use attachments not recommended reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from This plug will fit into the power outlet only overheating, these slots and openings must one way. This is a safety feature. If you are by the manufacturer, as they may cause never be blocked or covered. _. j. unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing hazards. • Never cover the slots and openings with a _ _-_r the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your Cleaning electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat cloth or other materials. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in. cleaning or Polishing it. Do not use liquid • Never block the slots and openings by cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or lightly dampened with water for cleaning other similar surface. the exterior of the set. If a snapping or popping sound from a Important Safeguards (continued)

• Never place the set in a confined space, Antenna Grounding According to the NEC • If the set has been subjectto excessive such as a bookcase,or built-in cabinet, Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for shock by being dropped, or the cabinet unlessproper ventilation is provided. Antenna Grounding. has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally or heat register, or where it is exposed to _,_ _'_- when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls • Dodirectnotsunlightplace the set near or over a radiator _. Ground Antenna di_hm_e that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of Power-Cord Protection Grounding_tenna levi-inc_nd_c_z_ other controls may result in damage and Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over [_l[ [ Or_nd will often require extensive work by a qualified the power cord, and do not place the set ]_.._JJ[ technician to restore the set to normal operation. NEC:Na_onM where the power cord is subject to wear or _ • When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance abuse. Lightning -- this indicates a need for service. Antennas For added protection for this television receiver during a Servicing Outdoor Antenna Grounding lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused Do not attempt to service the set yourself If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and sinceopening the cabinet may expose you to below. disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges. servicing to qualified service personnel. Service vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or Replacement Parts power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such Damage Requiring Service power lines or circuits. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, qualified service personnel under the following conditions: parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same EXTREMECARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM • When the power cord or plug is characteristics as the original parts. CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES ORCIRCUITS AS damaged or frayed. _.. '_m'_w- Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. shock, or other hazards.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide • If liquid has been spilled into the set. some protection against voltage surges and built-up static Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in Safety Check USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in perform routine safety checks (as specified Canada provides information with respect to proper by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so k/ grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding • If the set has been exposed to rain or of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of water. : ::¢ certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, ;/ life, improper disposal could result in a picture connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for tube implosion. Ask a qualified service the grounding electrode. technician to dispose of the set. t L ii Welcome! Precautions Using This Manual

This manual is divided into five major Thank you for purchasing the Sony Safety Trinitron ®Color TV. Before reading, check sections. We recommend that you review the • Operate the TV only with 120 V AC. the model number located on the front of contents before you begin to use your new this manual. • The plug is designed, for safety purposes, TV. to fit in the wall outlet only one way. If 1 Connecting and Installing the TV you are unable to insert the plug fully into The menus and illustrations used in these This section guides you through your the outlet, contact your dealer. instructions are for KV-36FV15 to show the initial set up. It shows how to connect to maximum number of features available. • If any liquid or solid object should fall your antenna or cable, and connect any Differences in operation or features will be inside the cabinet, unplug the TV accessories. indicated in the text, for example, immediately and have it checked by 2 Basic Set Up "KV-36FV15 only." qualified personnel before operating it This section teaches you the basic skills further. needed to operate your new TV.

Installing 3 Using your New TV This section shows the initial setup screen • TO prevent internal heat build-up, do not Model and how to use your remote control. Number block the ventilation openings. 4 Using your Menus * Do not install the TV in a hot or humid This section teaches you how to access KV-32FSlO place, or in a place subject to excessive on-screen menus and adjust your TV's dust or mechanical vibration. settings. KV-36FS10 The AC power cord is attached to the rear 5 Troubleshooting of the TV with hooks. Do not attempt to This section helps you to correct problems remove the cord from these hooks. Doing you may encounter with your TV. so could cause damage to the TV. _ Connecting and Installing the TV

Making Connections

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the equipment you will be connecting.

Cable or antenna only 3 Cable and antenna 3 Cable box 4 Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels 4 VCR and cable or antenna 5 VCR and cable box 5

Two VCRs for tape editing 6 Satellite Receiver 7 VCR and Satellite Receiver 7

DVD Player 8 DVD Player with component video output connectors 8 Audio system 9 Camcorder to view tapes 9 CONTROL S 10

VCR using S-Link 11 Satellite Receiver using S-Link 11

2 Cable and antenna Note about the AC Power Cord 75-ohm (Rear of TV) A • VHF only coaxial cable VHF/UHF If your cable provider does not feature local or The AC power cord is attached to the rear of channels, you may find this set up convenient. the TV with hooks. Use caution when • VHF/UHF or removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently • Cable (Rear of TV) slide the cord in the upward direction, without CATV cable AUX removing the cord from the two lower hooks.

(No connection "TO CONVERTER" in this case) B • VHFonly 300-ohm twin (Rear of TV) TO CONVERTER Antenna cable or lead cable VHF/UHF • UHF only I _ DO not remove or VHF/UHF = _ the cord from • VHF/UHF AC Power -'r' these hooks, Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by cord pressing ANT on the remote control.

Cable or Antenna Connections Note 75-ohm coaxial cable In order to receive channels with an antenna, Connecting directly to cable or an C VHF you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and __ (Rear of TV) antenna perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see page 23). The connection you choose will depend on the and HF/UHF cable found in your home. Newer homes will be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see EAC-66 U/V mixer A); older homes will probably have 300-ohm UHF __J (not supplied) twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may 300-ohm twin lead cable contain both (see C).

3 Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Cable Box Connections

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or through your cable box, you should consider Ifyouwillbecontrollingallchannelselection encoded signals that require a cable box to using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23). view all channels. (Rear of TV) Cable VHF/UHF

Cable1 Connectboxthe coaxial connector from your _ __ cable to the IN on your cable box. | • 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on

Cable box

Cable box and cable If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and For this set up, you can switch between would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23). scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing (Rear of TV) ANT on your remote control. Cable box AUX Notes

• Your Sony remote control can be OUT programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 31). TO CONVERTER • When using PIP, you cannot view the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) _ .... AUX input in the window picture. ,, _signau Tip "_" VHF/UHF Pressing ANT switches between these inputs. CATV cable (unscrambled channels) 4 VCR Connections For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO I (Rear of TV) instead of the yellow AN cable. S VIDEO _x I VIDIEO IN Connecting an antenna/cable TV does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected. I system with a VCR 8V_ 1 Attach the coaxial connector from your 3 Coaxial cable 0 I cable or antenna to IN on your VCR. L mO_ 2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO Cable/ _ VCR VHF_IF I R- and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO 1 antenna I_o_ _o. _oL _o and VIDEO IN on your TV. 3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on O-R (red) your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV. _ _ AUDIO-L (white)

Tip"_" K_ VIDEO (yellow) If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the single white audio output to the left input on your TV. (Rear of TV) •ux I Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box OONVERI_R ] 3 Coaxial cable 1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to IN on your cable box. V_I_IFI 2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your cable box to IN on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to (red) VHF/UHF on your TV. (white) (yellow) 4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing

MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played TV to the video input intended for J playbackTo performby tapepressingediting;TVAIIDEO.set the I (Rear of TV) by the primary VCR or to perform tape editing and dubbing.

1 Connect the VCR intended for playback -y using the connection instructions on

page 5 of this manual. _DB3 VCR (for playback) 2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO IN on your VCR intended for J AI_IO R MIOIO L _1_0 recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Note VIDEO (yellow) You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, PB, PR input.

6 Satellite Receiver Connections For optimum picture quality, use $ VIDEO I (Rear of TV) instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does ] Connecting a satellite receiver not provide sound, your audio connectors 2 1 Connect the cable from your satellite must still be connected. antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver. Satellite receiver 2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV. 3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

Connecting a satellite receiver and I a VCR youPressingto viewTVNIDEOfrom theon satellitethe remotereceivercontrolor willVCR.allow I 1 Connect the cable from your satellite (Rear of TV) antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver. 2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to IN on your VCR. 3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV. 4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to Satellite receiver u_ s AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR. 5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO

and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO (yellow) and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

(Rear of TV) DVD Player Connections

Connecting a DVD Player 1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO S VIDEO cable OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV. (Rear of DVD player) 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO -- II°UNK on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV.

Connecting a DVD Player with AUDIO-L (white) component video output connectors _ AUDIO-R (red) Except KV-27FV15 This connection option offers the highest quality DVD picture. 1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO R Video connectors and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD player 2 (Rear of TV) to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel DVD at the rear of your TV. 2 Using three VIDEO connectors, connect Y, PB, and PR on the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to Y, PB, and PR L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your

IV. 1 Note

Some DVD player terminals may be labeled Y, CB, and CR, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so, connect AUDIO-L (white)" them by matching the colors. _ AUDIO-R (red) 8 Additional Connections (Rear of TV)

Connecting an audio system

For an enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV. _-@@ @-_ AUDIO-L (white) 1 1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO , -@@ @-_ OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on your stereo. AUDIO-R (red) _a Line 2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input I_1 _npotV V I_1 and use the AUDIO ,_ menu to set your 2 I¢ 1 I1: IlCd6hhl audio output, (see page 20).

If you have an S WDEO equipped camcorder, Connecting a camcorder you can use an S Video cable for optimum picture quality. This connection is convenient for viewing a picture directly from your camcorder.

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and 1¢ _OEO±mPUT / VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. : .-- Tip'S" If you are connecting a monaural camcorder, connect only the single white audio output to the left input on A/V output your TV. VIDEO (yellow) --_ 9. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

Using Special Sony Features (Rear of TV) Using the CONTROL S feature VIDEO IN KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other Sony equipment with one remote control.

Using the supplied CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on your Sony equipment, (e.g. VCR) to CONTROL S OUT ..... _...._- -- on your TV. i Tip "_" You can also program your remote control to operate other equipment, (see page 29).

JO Connecting S-Link to a VCR KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only S-Link automatically powers on the TV and AUDIO-R (red) switches to the correct video input when a AUDIO-L (white) _ (Rear of TV) VIDEO (yellow) VCR tape is inserted in the VCR.

1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO m _ -Y and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini

plug), connect S-LINK on your VCR to m S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in the same m VIDEO IN column on your TV.

Connecting S-Link to a satellite receiver KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only I VIDEO-INThe S-Linkcolumnconnectoras themustconnectedbe in theANsamecables. When you power on the satellite receiver, S-Link automatically pov_ers on the TV and switches to the correct video input. Satellite receiver (Rear of TV) 1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini plug), connect S-LINK on your satellite AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) -=r@@ receiver to S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in l 1 _ AUDIO-R (red) LINK the same VIDEO IN column on your TV. 2 r4_== m Note The S-Link feature will override the "SKIP"

VIDEO LABEL input, (see page 22). 11 Basic Set Up

Inserting batteries Using the remote control Front panel menu control move & select buttons Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by The front panel menu controls allow access to matching the + and - on the batteries to the the on-screen menus without the use of a diagram inside the battery compartment. remote control. Pressing the MENU button will bring up the on-screen menus. The arrow ove buttons, (_,_) move the on-screen cursor in

VOL CH the menus and the _-}-) button selects the menu item.

(_ Select

Notes The supplied remote control has "arrow" I299o+1 • Remove the batteries to avoid damage buttons (4,, #, 4., ._) which allow for from possible battery leakage whenever movement of the on-screen (,) cursor. you anticipate that the remote control will Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the not be used for an extended period. cursor to move in the corresponding direction. • Handle the remote control with care. Pressing the center button ((_) will select the Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or item. placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. • Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment, (see page 29).

12 Using Your New TV

Using the buttons on the top of the TV: Tip "_" Setting up the TV automatically To reset your TV tofactory settings, turn the TV on. After you have finished connecting your TV, Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set 0 0 0 0 0 control, press the POWER button on your TV. The TV - VOLUME + - CHANNEL ÷ POWER will turn itself off, then back on. up your channels.

The AUTO PROGRAM feature does not apply for 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. installations that use a cable box for all channel The initial setup screen appears. selection.

Tips "_" AUTO PROGRAM: [ CH + ] I • Perform this function during the day, with the antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure EXIT: [ CH - ] I that all available channels will be broadcasting and ,o.. I receivable. • If your cable or antenna is connected to AUX, 2 Press CH + to run AUTO PROGRAM or press ANT until AUX appears next to the channel number. press CH - to exit.

AUTO PROGRAM

13 Using Your New TV (continued)

Watching the TV REFERTO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE The following chart explains more advanced buttons REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF on your remote control. THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART

Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off.

-- RS,CT,O.-- Press when you want to controlconnected equipment with your remote control, (see _ _*_ (_ pages 29-31 for instructionson programming your remote control).

. _ Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel will Jchange after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection.

[] Cycles throughthe VIDEO MODE settings: VIVID, SPORTS, MOVIE, STANDARD. JuMP© Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected withthe 0-9 keys. MUTING Instantlyturns off the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore sound. © SLEEP Turns the "IV off in approximately 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

,_-. Press to returnto factory settings while in the on-screen menus.

14 C_SPLA_" Press once to display current time (if set) and channel number. Press again to activate current CAPTION VISION setting. To cancel, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears. WN_OEO Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.

(AUXinput)

l_lhrrR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. + L,) Your VCR power will remain on.

MTS,S_(_, Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP (Second L.) Audio Program), MONO (see page 20). sYSrEMo_ Powers off all Sony equipment at once. This feature may not work with older Sony equipment. (_) Cycles through the available audio settings.

W/SAT

15 Using Your New TV (continued)

Using Picture-in-Picture - PIP REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF These models are equipped with dual tuners. THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART This means that PIP is "ready to use".

Indicates which channel is Channel number currently receiving sound of the main \, picture PIP Displays the window picture. Press again to decrease the size. To cancel, press Main _ _. _ 6/ Channel number picture of the window (_ untilthe window picture turns off. picture TVNIDEO Cycles through available video inputs:TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4 --Window ® picture AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture. Notes A _ will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound. • You must press TV (FUNCTION) before TV/VTR Changes the channel in the window picture. you can control PIP with the yellow labeled +© buttons. CH

• The AUX input cannot be viewed in the © window picture. POSITION® Moves the location of the window picture.

FREEZE Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture.

SWAP® Switches the position of the main picture with the window picture.

16 Using Your Menus

Learning menu selection 3 Press 4, or • to move to the desired option 5 Press t or # to make your selection and and press CE_). press _. Use the MENU button to access a menu and CHANNEL SET UP use the arrow buttons (t or 4_)to alter settings. bCHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL Use the following example, in which we VIDEO LABEL _CABLE: ON CAPTION VISION: CC1 CHANNEL FIX: OFF activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify LANGUAGE: ENGLISH AUTO PROGRAM TILT CORRECTION CHANNEL SKIP/ADD settings. _ DEMOET UP CHANNEL CAPTION _MENU _MENU 1 Press the MENU button. Move_l Select[_ Exit_ Move[_ Select[3_ Exitl_l The main menu appears. 4 Press 4" or • to move to the desired feature When you are finished making changes to the MODE : VIVID and press CD. PICTURE mmmlmm selected menu, choose _ MENU to return to BRIGHTNESS Options for your selection will be the main menu. MENU COLOR HUE mmhemm SHARPNESS highlighted. VIDEOTRINITONE: HIGH SET UP COLOR CORRECT: OFF H3HANNEL SET UP _MENU CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL ;Move_ Select(_ Exit_ VIDEO LABEL FAVORITE CHANNEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 CABLE: OFF LANGUAGE: ENGLISH CHANNEL FIX: OFF TILT CORRECTION 2 Press • or 41"to highlight the desired menu AUTO PROGRAM DEMO CHANNEL SKIP/ADD _MENU (in this case SET UP 8), and press _ to CHANNEL CAPTION @ _MENU select it. Movel_ Select{_ Exit_ Tip "_° CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL Pressing MENU on the remote control will allow you to CAPTION VISION: CC1 exit from the menus at any time. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION SETDEMOUP _MENU

Move_ SelectC_ Exit_

17 Using Your Menus (continued)

MODE : VIVID The VIDEO menu will allow you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It Quick start to the menus PICTURE BRIGHTNESS will also allow you to customize the picture MODE based on the type of program COLOR The following is a guide to your menus. HUE m=4===m you are viewing. SHARPNESS TRINITONE: HIGH COLOR CORRECT: OFF _MENU Move_ s_ect_3E_t_g To select a menu: TREBLE The AUDIO menu offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second Display _ Highlight _ Select BASS BALANCE audio programming (SAP), or customizing the EFFECT of the sound on your TV. AUTO VOLUME : OFF EFFECT : OFF CD MTS : STEREO MENU _ SPEAKER : ON AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE DMENU 5 Move_ Select_ Exitl_

DAYUGHT SAVING: NO The TIMER menu sets the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV CURRENT TIME SET Note ON/OFF TIMER for scheduled viewing using the ON/OFF TIMER. _MENU Menus shown are for KV-36FV15, your menus may not look exactly like those illustrated.

!SETUP CHANNEL SET UP The SET UP menu provides several options for setting up CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL _FAVORITE CHANNEL VIDEO LABEL your channels, labeling your TVNIDEO inputs, and CABLE:ON CAPTION VISION: CC1 CHANNEL FIX: OFF LANGUAGE: ENGLISH selecting the LANGUAGE of your menus. AUTO PROGRAM TILT CORRECTION CHANNEL SKIP/ADD DEMO CHANNEL CAPTION _MENU The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu which DMENU provides further options for setting up your TV. Move_ Select(_ Exit_

The Basic Menu provides quick access to frequently used settings. Escape to Basic Menu )*VIDEO MOOEi pICTURE: AUDIO_ SRS ADVN_.MENU Move_ Select(_ Exit_

18 Using the VIDEO [] menu MODE VIVID: Select for enhanced picturecontrast and sharpness. Customizedpicture SPORTS: Select for a bright picture.

MODE : VIVID viewing MOVIE: Select for a finely detailed picture. PICTURE mmmm BRIGHTNESS STANDARD: Select to receive a standard picture. COLOR ,Adjustment HUE Press the PICTURE MODE button to access one of the above settings directly. SHARPNESS bars TRINITONE: HIGH PICTURE Adjust left to decrease picture contrast and softenthe color. COLOR CORRECT: OFF _MENU Picturecontrast Adjust right to increase picturecontrast and create more vivid color. MoverS] Select(_ Exit_ BRIGHTNESS Adjust left to darken the picture. To select the VIDEO [] menu: Pictureadjustment Adjust right to brighten the picture.

Display _ Highlight _ _ Select COLOR Adjust left to decrease color intensityor saturation. Colorsaturation Adjust right to increase color intensityor saturation.

MENU _ HUE Adjust left to increase the red tones. 5 Co/ortones Adjust rightto decrease the red tones. SHARPNESS Adjust left to softenthe picture detail. Picturedetail Adjust rightto sharpen the picture detail. TRINITONE HIGH: Gives the white colors a blue tint. Whiteintensity MEDIUM: Gives the white colors a neutral tint. adjustment NTSC STD: Gives the white colors a red tint. COLOR CORRECT ON: Emphasizes reds and blues. Color ratioadjustment OFF: Emphasizes greens,

19 Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the AUDIO menu TREBLE Adjust left or right to decrease or increase higher pitched sound. BASS Adjust left or rightto decrease or increase low pitched sounds. TREBLE Ulfim_m BASS milk "m" Adjustment BALANCE BALANCE Adjust left or dght to emphasize left and right speaker balance. AUTO VOLUME : OFF bars EFFECT : OFF AUTO VOLUME (KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only) MTS : STEREO ,AUDIOSPEAKER : ON Stabilizes vo/ume ON: Select to stabilize the volume. AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE _MENU OFF: Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off. Move_ SelectC:_:} Exit_ i EFFECT SIMULATED: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs. Enhancedaudio SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional soundfoTstereo signals. To select the AUDIO J menu: OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception. Display tomb Highlight _ m Select MTS MONO: Select to reduce noise in areas with poor reception. Mu/ti-Channe/sound SAP: Select to listento bilingualbroadcast or other Second Audio Programs (SAP).

MENU _ (_ STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. SPEAKER ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or withouta 5 Customselection separate stereo system. of audiooutput OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through Tips "_° source external audio system speakers. Press _ to cycle through your AUDIO options. AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT can only be set when SPEAKER is set to OFF. Press MTSISAP on your remote control to cycle Useto eontro/the VARIABLE: Adjustthe volume throughyour TV. through the MTS options. TV's vo/umethrough FIXED: Adjust the TV volume througha connected stereo. a stereo

2O Using the TIMER Q menu DAYLIGHT YES: Select to compensate for Daylight Saving Time. SAVING NO: Select at the end of Daylight Saving Time.

DAYLIGHT SAVING: NO CURRENT With the CURRENT TIME SET menu open: CURRENT TIME SET CURRENT TIME SET ON/OFF TIMER b ___ ---:_ AM TIME SET 1 Press _. _MENU _MENU Necessary for the 2 Press ,* or ,I, until the current day is displayed. ON/OFF TIMER Press _ to select. 3 Press * or • untilthe current hour and AM/PM is ___ --:-- AM Move_ $elect(_ Exit_ Move_]m Select{_ Exit_ displayed. Press _ to select 4 Press * or • untilthe current minute is displayed, and press CD. To select the TIMER (_) menu: Any loss of power will cause these settings to be cleared.

ON/OFF TIMER CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before you ON/OFF TIMER Display m Highlight (_ _ Select Wake up or can use the ON/OFF TIMER. --:-- AM -h CH-__ scheduled viewing With the ON/OFF TIMER menu open: 2...... --:-- AM -h CH--- _MENU MENU _ 1 Choose the ON/OFF TIMER you would like to set and SeleCt a p0_ition press _. SUN 12:C_ AM Mow_ Select(3_ Exlt_ 2 Press • or • until the desired day or range of days is Tip "_" displayed. Press _ to select. 3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on Set DAYLIGHT SAVING before setting the clock. (hour, then minutes) by pressing • or ,I, and then _. 4 Set the time duration (maximum of 6 hours) by pressing t or • and then _. 5 Press t or • until you reach the desired channel. Press _ to select. When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be cleared.

21 Using Your Menus (continued)

Using the SET UP menu CHANNEL The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a submenu which providesfurther options for SET UP setting up your "iV. (see page 23) SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several optionsfor VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 CONTROL programming the "IV to block shows based on their rating. (see pages 25-28). LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO VIDEO LABEL With the VIDEO LABEL window open: v,oEo_EL _MENU Label connected 1 Press 4,or 4 to access the input you want to label and ,_oEo,:VIDEO 2 : GAMEv.s Move_ Select[_ Exlt_ equipment for easy press _. VrDEOv,oEo 43:: VIDEO 43 recognition 2 Press t or • to choose the label and press _. _ME.U To select the SET UP _ menu: VIDEO LABEL Options: M,,_,ms,,_ _,_ Display Highlight _]mmb Select VIDEO 1/2/3: VHS, 8mm, BETA, LD, GAME, SAT, DVD, WEB, RECEIVER, DTV, SKIP MENU CZ) VIDEO 4: DVD, DTV, SKIP 0 ® If you select SKIP, your TV will skip this connectionwhen you pressthe W/VIDEO 5 button. Note CAPTION CCl, 2, 3 or 4: Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature is not VISION program, (the mode should be set to CC1 for most programs). ClosedCaptioning TEXT1, 2, 3 or 4: Displays network/station information presented usingeither half available for the AUX input. andchannel or the whole screen. information XDS (Extended Data Service): Displays network name, program name, program length, and time of the show if the broadcaster otters this service.

LANGUAGE Select from available languages to display all menus in your language of choice.

TILT Press t or ,I. to correct any tilt of the picture between +5 and -5 and press _. CORRECTION

DEMO Select to run a demonstration of on-screen menus.

22 FAVORITE Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL: FAVORITE CHANNEL Using the CHANNEL SET UP _*MOOE : AUTO CHANNEL 1 Press _ and then * or ,I. to select AUTO or MANUAL. pREVIIC_*'V: ON 1. 6 menu 2. 5 Quick access to (Selecting AUTO will display the last five channels chosen 3, 4 4, 3 favorite channels with the remote control's 0-9 buttons.) 5, 2 ;HANNEL SET UP _MENU 2 Press • or ,t.to move the cursor to 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and Move_ SeleCt(33 Exit_ FAVORITE CHANNEL _CABLE: ON press _. CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM 3 Press t or • to access the desired channel and press C_. CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION To preview your favorite channels in the window picture, sat PREVIEW to ON. _MENU

Move[_ Select(_:_ Exit_ Using FAVORITE CHANNEL: FAVG_T_ 1 Exit all menus and press _, your FAVORITE CHANNEL _1 ESP_ To select the CHANNEL SET UP options will appear. menu: 2 Press • or • to access the channel you want to watch, and press _. Display mNI, Highlight _]_b. Select For KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only

MENU If PREVIEW is set to ON, a window picture displaysyour favorite channels as you 0 ® cycle through the options. CABLE ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. 5 OFF: Select if you are usingan antenna. Note You will need to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your CABLE settings.

Your remote control can be programmed to CHANNEL FIX 2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selectionthrough a cable box. operate your cable box. (see page 31) Useful when you Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's have a cable box or remote control for selection. satellite receiver AUX 2-6: Select when a cable box is connected to the AUX input, (see page 4). connected Press the AUX buttonto alternate between. VIDEO: Select from available video inputswhen you have video equipment connected (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it. AUTO PROGRAM Instructsthe "IV to program all receivable channels.

23 Using Your Menus (continued)

CHANNEL With the CHANNEL SKIP/ADD window open: CHANNEL SKIP/ADD 33 SKIPIADD 1 Select the desired channel. SKIP k ADD 2 Press (_) to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be available). _MENU

Use [0-9] or [CH +/-] toselect thechannel Move_ SelectC_l Exit_

CHANNEL With the CHANNEL CAPTION menu open: CHANNEL CAPTION CAPTION 1 Press (3D and then 4, or ,_to access the desired channel, and press _ again. kCHANNEL 33 CAPTION .... Label up to 12 2 Press _.or • to display the first letter or number of the caption and press (_ to select it. 3 Press (3D to activate. _MENU channels with thetr call letters

Movel_ Select[_ Exit_

24 The Parental Guideline

Rating System TV RATINGS Age based options: TV RATINGS TV-Y: All children. _TV-Y: _ Block programs by TV-Y7: _ FV:_ This table provides a brief overview of the their rating, content TV-Y7: Directed to older children. TV-G: _ TV-G: General Audience. TV-PG: _ D- L- S- V- ratings systems available for the PARENTAL or both TV-14: _ D_ L-S-V- CONTROL feature. TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested, TV-MA: _ L- S- V- _MENU TV-14: Parents Strongly cautioned. Select category TV-MA: Mature Audience only. Move_(_ Select(_ Exit_ For detailed information on how to change Content based options: your TV rating, see pages 27-28. FV: Fantasy Violence. D: Suggestive Dialogue. L: Strong Language. Notes S: Sexual situations. • The content ratings will increase V: Violence. depending on the level of the age-based MOVIE RATINGS (U.S. models only) MOVIE RATINGS rating. For example, a program with a TV- G: All children. I,G: PG: PG V (Violence) rating may contain TV-PG: Directed to older children. PG-13: - moderate violence, while a TV-14 V R: PG-13: General Audience. NC-17: - X: (Violence) rating may contain more R: Parental Guidance suggested _MENU intense violence. NC-17: No one under 17 admitted. Select rating X: No one under 17 admitted. Move[_ Select(3_ Exit_ • If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the UNRATED (U.S. models only) CUSTOM MENU RATINGS following programs may be blocked: Block programs or VIEW ALL: Allows all unrated programming. BLOCK TV: Blocks all unrated TV programs. MOVIE RATINGS emergency broadcasts, political programs, movies that are i kUNRATED:VIEWALL BLOCK MOVIE: Blocks all unrated movies. _MENU sports, news, public service bro,_dcast without I BLOCK ALL: Blocks all unrated programming. announcements, religious programs and a rating weather. Select category Move[_ Select[3_] Exit_

25 Using Your Menus (continued)

ENGLISH RATINGS (Canadian models only) ENGLISH RATINGS For Canadian programs C: All children. _C: - C8+: _ that are broadcast in C8+: Children 8 years and older. G: - English G: General programming, PG: - 14+: _ PG: Parental Guidance. 18+: _ 14+: Viewers 14 and older. _MENU Select rating 18+: Adultprogramming. Move_ Select(_D Exiti;_l

FRENCH RATINGS (Canadian models only) FRENCHRA_NGS For Canadian programs G: General programming. _G: that are broadcast in 8 an$+: Not recommended for young children. 8 8ns+: - French 13 ans+: - 13 ans+: Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+: - 16 aria+: Not recommended for ages under 16 18+: _MENU- 18 ana+: Programming restrictedto adults. Select rating MoverS] Select[_ Exit_

U.S.A. RATINGS (Canadian models only) For programs from the Please see "IV RATINGS on page 25 for information on U.S.A. RATINGS. United States

26 You will be asked to enter a 4-digit password In order to change the RATING you will need Using the PARENTAL CONTROL for any future access into the PARENTAL to set PARENTAL LOCK to ON. menu CONTROL menu. 5 Point the cursor at PARENTAL LOCK 3 Press (i) and use the 0-9 buttons to enter and press CD. Press • or _"to ON and This section shows you how to access the your 4-digit password. press (D. PARENTAL CONTROL menu. After you follow the example below, the next section PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL shows you how to adjust your TV's rating. _PARENTAL LOCK: ON 1 Press MENU and select the SET UP [_ PASSWORD: .... RATIN : HIL _MENU CHA. ?JAS WORC menu. _MENU Use the [0-9]buttonsto enter a new four-diglt SE-F UP password CHANNEL SET UP Move_(_ Selectl3 Exit_ Move_(_ Select[_D Exitl;_ PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL MENU CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH 4 Confirm your password by entering it See pages 25-26 for an overview of the DEMO again. Parental Guideline ratings. _MENUTILT CORRECTION

Move_U(_ Select[_ Exit_ :'ARENTAL CONTROL

2 Point the cursor to PA]_ENTAL PASSWORD: X X X _ Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. CONTROL and press _. DMENU In the event that you forget your password, Confirm password please see page 33.

Move[_ Selectg_l Exit_ _PARENTAL CONTROL (_ CHANNELFAVORRE SETCHANNELUP VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH Once your password is set correctly, you will be taken into the PARENTAL DEMO _MENU CONTROL menu. (_ TILT CORRECTION Move_ Select[_ Exit_

27 Using Your Menus (continued)

Setting the TV's RATING PARENTAL LOCK ON: Select to activate the RATING. Turnsratingson/off OFF: Turns off current ratings. This section provides information on how to set the TV's RATING and how to change RATING If you are not familiar withthe Parental Guideline rating system, you should use your password. one of the following preselected categories to help simplify the rating selection. The following maximum ratings will be allowed: CHILD: TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), _ARENTALCONTROL

PARENTALCONTROL "r'v-Y, G (Canadian models only). PARENTALLOCK:ON YOUTH: TV-PG, PG (U.S. models only), *RATING:CHANGE CHILDPASSWORD PARENTAL LOCK: ON _RATIN : HILD TV-PG, PG, 8 ans+ (Canadian models only). _MENU CHAN_ASSWORD _MENU YOUNG ADULT: TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), TV- 14, 14+, 13 ans+ (Canadian models only). MoverS] SelectE_l Exit_

MoverS] Select(_ Exit_ CUSTOM: If you prefer to set more restrictive ratings, highlight CUSTOM and press _. See pages 25-26, for an overview of the ratingsystems available. Note In the CUSTOM RATINGS menu: 1 Select the desired rating category and press _. Entering your password to view a blocked 2 Press _,or _,to select the maximum rating or content and press _. program will temporarily turn PARENTAL 3 Press 4, or • to block or unblockthe rating or content and press _. LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents will be PARENTAL CONTROL settings, turn the TV automatically blocked. off then back on; the TV will restore your To view a blocked program: rating settings. Press ENTER on the remote control, then use the 0-9 buttons to enter your password. CHANGE To reset your password: PASSWORD 1 Move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD press _. 2 Use the 0-9 buttons to create a new password, enter again to confirm. In the event that you forget your password, see page 33.

28 Operating Video Equipment

Hitachi 306, 304, 305,338 Teac 3!4.336,338,337 Programming the remote Instant Replay 309, 308 Technics 309,308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337 Toshiba 312,311 You can use the supplied remote control to JVC 314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347 Wards 327,328,335,331,332 314,330,336,337 operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337 Yamaha LXl (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338 Zenith 331 1 Press CODE SET. Magnavox 308, 309, 310 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). Marantz 3!4, 336, 337 Marta 332 Operating a VCR Buttons on the 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the Memorex 309, 335 remote control manufacturer's code number from the Minolta 305, 304 following chart. Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326 To turn on or off Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Multitech 325, 338, 321 To select a Press the 0-9 buttons. 4 Press ENTER. NEC 314, 336, 337 channel directly Olympic 309, 308 VCR code numbers Optimus 327 To change Press CH +/-. Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 channels Manufacturer Code Pentax 305, 304 To record Press _ and • Philco 308, 309 Sony 301,302, 303 simultaneously. Admiral (M. Ward) 327 Philips 308, 309, 310 Aiwa 338, 344 Pioneer 308 To play Press IP.-. Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Quasar 308, 309, 306 To stop Press II. RCNPROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, Broksonic 319, 317 To fast forward Press I_1_. Canon 309, 308 312, 313, 310, 329 Citizen 332 Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 To rewindthe tape Press ,<1<1. Sansui 314 Craig 302, 332 To pause Press II. Criterion 315 Samsung 322, 313, 321 To resume normal playback, Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Sanyo 330, 335 Daewoo 341,312, 309 Scott 312, 313, 321,335, 323, 324, 325, 326 press again or press I_-. DBX 314, 336, 337 Sharp 327, 328 To scan Press _ or <1<1during Dimensia 304 Shintom 315 playback. Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341 Signature 2000 (M. Ward) 338, 327 To resume normal playback, Fisher 330, 335 SV2000 338 release the button. Funai 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 General Electric 329, 304, 309 Symphonic 338 To change input Press "rM/VTR. mode Go Video 322, 339, 340 Tashiro 332 Goldstar 332 Tatung 314, 336, 337 29 Operating Video Equipment (continued)

Tips "_° Laserdisc DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate code numbers code numbers your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. Sony 701 Sony 751 Panasonic 704, 710 Panasonic 753 • When you remove the batteries, the code number may Pioneer 702 Pioneer 752 revert to thefactory setting. RCA 755 Toshiba 754 • The code numbers for Sony VCRs are assigned at the Opereting a Buttons on the remote factory asfollows: Laserdlsc control Buttons on the remote To tum on or off Press VTPJDVD (POWER). Operating a DVD VHS VCR 301 player control To play Press IP-. (preset code for the To turn on or off Press VTR/DVD (POWER). supplied remote control) To stop Press II. To play Press Ira-. To pause Press I1. 8 mm VCR 302 To resume normal playback, To stop Press I. Press I I. Beta, ED Beta VCRs 303 press again or press IP.-. To pause To scan Press _ or <1,11during To resume normal playback, playback. press again or press IP-. To resume normal playback, To scan Press _ or <1<1during press ID._. playback. To search the Press CH +/-. To resume normal playback, chapter forward or press ID-. backward To search the Press CH +/-. chapter forward or Tip '_ backward To select chapters 0-9 + ENTER. If you will not be programming a satellite receiver or cable box into the SAT/CABLE function of your remote, directly you can use it to program other video equipment (e.g. MENU Press to display DVD menu. DVD, MDP, or second VCR). To move cursor in Use your arrow buttons menu tl., _, <=,,b.

3O Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

If the remote control doesn't work Cable box code numbers Programming the remote control First, try repeating the setup procedures Manufacturer Code using the other codes listed for your Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 You can program the supplied remote equipment. Jerrold/G. I. 201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206, control to operate a cable box or satellite 207, 208, 218 Tips "_" receiver. Oak 227, 228, 229 • If more than one code number is listed, try 1 Press CODE SET. Panasonic 219, 220, 221 entering them one by one until you come to the 2 Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). correct code for your equipment. Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the • If you enter a new code number, the code number manufacturer's code number from the you previously entered at that setting is erased. Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213 following chart. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate 4 Press ENTER. your equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote Satellite receiver code numbers For more details on operating the control. cable box or satellite receiver • Whenever you remove the batteries the code Manufacturer Code numbers may revert to the factory setting. Sony 801 (preset code for Refer to the operating instructions that were remote control) supplied with the equipment. General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Panasonic 803 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807

31 Troubleshooting

Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems.

You want to restore the TV's • First, turn the TV on. Then while pressing the RESET factory settings button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. The TV will turn itself off and then back on. When the TV turns on again, all settings will be reset, and the initial setup screen will appear. A red light keeps flashing on the • Your TV may need service. • Call your local Sony service center. TV for more than a few seconds

TV makes a noise when turned on • This is a normal function of your TV.

Screen is not lit and there is no • Power cord may not be plugged in. • Check your power cord. sound • Remote control batteries may not be inserted correctly. • Re-insert the batteries in your remote control. • TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect. • Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel. • Current program may exceed PARENTAL • Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (page 28). CONTROL settings.

Poor or no picture (screen lit), • VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly. ' • Readjust your VIDEO menu settings, (page 19). good sound • Antenna/cable connections may be faulty. • Check your VIDEO LABEL settings, (page 22). • VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing) Good picture, no sound • Sound may be set to MUTING. • Press MUTING. • Your TV may be set to SAP. • Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu, (page 20). • SPEAKER may not be set correctly. • Check your SPEAKER settings, (page 20). No color • Color settings may not be adjusted correctly. • Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu, (page 19).

Only snow and noise appear on • CABLE may not be set correctly in the CHANNEL • Ensure that you have selected the correct CABLE mode in the screen SET UP menu. the CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 23). • Antenna/cable connections may not be correct. • Press ANT on your remote control to change the input • TV may be set to AUX mode. mode, (page 15). 32 Specifications

Supplied accessories Remote control RM-Y168 (KV-32FS10, 36FS10 only), RM-Y171 (KV-27FV15, Cannot receive upper • CABLE setting may not be correct • Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF 32FV15, 36FV15 only)(1) channels (UHF) when in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. in the CHANNEL SET UP menu, using an antenna (page 23). Batteries size AA (R6) (2) • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory, (page 23). Optional accessories

Cannot receive any • CABLE setting may not be correct • Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF Connecting cables : channels when using in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. in the CHANNEL SET LIP menu, RK-74A, RK-G69HG, VMC-10HG, cable (page 23). VMC-720M, VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/ • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add 30V receivable channels that are not TV Stand SU-27FD2, SU-32FD2, SU-36FD2 presently in TV memory, (page 23). UN mixer EAC-66 Cannot gain enough • Volume may not be adjusted on • Use the remote control supplied volume when using a your cable box. with the cable box. cable box

TV is fixed to one • CHANNEL FIX settings may not • Check your CHANNEL FIX channel be correct, settings, (page 23).

Lost password for • In the password screen, enter the PARENTAL following master password: 4357. CONTROL The master password cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669)(U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669)(Canadian residents only).

33 Specifications (continued) KV - 27FV15 KV - 32FS10 KV - 32FV15 KV - 36FS10 KV - 36FV15 Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz Number of inputs/outputs Video 1) 3 3 3 3 3 S VIDEO 2) 2 2 2 2 2 Audio 3) 3 4 4 4 4 Audio out 4) 1 1 1 1 1 Monitor out 1) 1 1 1 1 1 S-Link 2 -- 3 -- 3 Y, Ps, PRs) -- 1 1 1 1 Speaker output (W) 15W x 2 10W x 2 15W x 2 10W x 2 15W x 2 Power consumption ON) In use (Max.) 165 W 190 W 200 W 190 W 200 W In standby 2W 2W 2W 2W 2W Dimensions (W/H/D) (mm) 762 × 604 x499 mm 882 x 687 x 592 mm 882 x 687 ×592 mm 974 × 757 × 633 mm 974 × 757 x 633 mm (in.) 30 x 23 3/4x 19 % in 34 s/4x 27 x 23 1/4in 34 3/4x 27 x 23 1/4in 38 3/8x 29 3/4x 24 z/8in 38 x 29 3/4x25 in Mass (kg) 50 kg 80 kg 80 kg 107 kg 107 kg 110 Ibs 176 Ibs 176 Ibs 236 Ibs 236 Ibs

Notes Picture tube _) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative I_ TrLnitTon® tube J (e) ®SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) I 2) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Visible screen size C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 27-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-271_15 only) The (O) SRS(SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is 3) 500 mVrms Impedance: 47 kilohms 32-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32FS10, 32FV15 only) manufactured by Sony Corporation under license 4) More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume 36-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36FS10, 36FV15 only) setting (variable) Actual screen size from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent More than 408 mVrms (fix) 29-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-27FV15 only) No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents Impedance (Output): 2 kilohms 34-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32FS10, 32FV15 only) pending. 3) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative 38-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36FS10, 36FV15 only) Antenna PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms The word 'SRS"and the SRS symbol (@) are PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Television system American TV standard, NTSC Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP Channel coverage Design and specifications are subject to change 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14 _9/CATV: 1 - 125 without notice. trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. 34 Index

A CH +/-...... 16 E Adjusting your menus ...... 17 CHANNEL CAPTION ...... 24 Editing using MONITOR OUT ...... 6

ANT ...... 15 CHANNEL FIX ...... 23 EFFECT Antenna cable ...... 3 CHANNEL SET UP MENU ...... 23 AUTO SRS ...... 20 Antenna connector ...... 3 AUTO PROGRAM ...... 23 OFF ...... 20 AUDIO Q) button ...... 15, 16, 20 CABLE ...... 23 SIMULATED ...... 20 AUDIO menu operations ._ CHANNEL CAPTION ...... 24 SRS ...... 20 AUDIO OUT ...... 20 CHANNEL FIX ...... 23 F BALANCE ...... 20 CHANNEL SKIP/ADD ...... 24 FAVORITE CHANNEL ...... 23 BASS ...... 20 FAVORITE CHANNEL ...... 23 FAVORITE CHANNEL w/preview ...... 23 EFFECT ...... 20 COLOR ...... 19 FREEZE button ...... 16 MTS ...... 20 COLOR CORRECT ...... 19 H SPEAKER ...... 20 Connecting TV to HUE ...... 19 TREBLE ...... 20 Antenna ...... 3 AUDIO OUT Audio system ...... 9 I, J, K FIXED ...... 20 Cable ...... 3 JUMP button ...... 14 VARIABLE ...... 20 Cable box and cable ...... 4 L AUTO PROGRAM ...... 23 Camcorder ...... 9 LANGUAGE ...... 22 AUTO VOLUME CONTROL ...... 20 CONTROL S ...... 10 Language selection ...... 13, 22 AUX Hookup ...... 3, 4 DVD player ...... 8 Laserdisc ...... 30 Satellite receiver ...... 7 A/V receiver ...... 9 M Satellite receiver and VCR ...... 7 B Menu selection ...... 17 Two VCRs ...... 6 BALANCE ...... _...... 20 MODE VCR ...... 5 BASIC menu operations €'1 ...... 18 MOVIE ...... 19 CURRENT TIME SET ...... 21 BASS ...... 20 SPORTS ...... 19 Battery installation ...... 12 O STANDARD ...... 19 BRIGHTNESS ...... 19 DAYLIGHT SAVING ...... 21 VIVID ...... 19 c DEMO ...... 22 CABLE ...... 23 DISPLAY button Cable box ...... 4 CAPTION VISION ...... 22 XDS ...... 22 operation ...... 31 CAPTION VISION (closed caption) ...... 22 DVD operation ...... 30

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MONITOR OUT ...... 6 R T, U MTS RATINGS TILT CORRECTION ...... 22 MONO ...... 20 ENGLISH ...... 26 TIMER menu operations Q SAP ...... 20 FRENCH ...... 26 CURRENT TIME SET ...... 21 STEREO ...... 20 MOVIE ...... 25 DAYLIGHT SAVING ...... 21 MUTING button ...... 14 TV ...... 25 ON/OFF TIMER ...... 21 O U.S.A ...... 26 TREBLE ...... 20 ON/OFF TIMER ...... 21 UNRATED ...... 25 TRINITONE ...... 19 Operating video equipment ...... 29 Remote control ...... 12, 14 Troubleshooting ...... 32, 33 FUNCTION buttons ...... 14 TV (FUNCTION) butto_ ...... 14 P, Q Illustration ...... inside front cover TV POWER button ...... 14 PARENTAL CONTROL TV/VIDEO button ...... 15 PARENTAL LOCK ...... 28 S TVOUT ...... 9 RATING ...... 28 SAP ...... 20 CHANGE PASSWORD ...... 28 Safety ...... 1 V, W, X Select buttons ...... 12 VCR ...... 5 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) VCR codes ...... 29 Main picture ...... 16 Adjustment bars ...... 12 SET UP menu _ ...... 22 Window picture ...... 16 VCR operation ...... 29 PICTURE MODE, button ...... 14 CAPTION VISION ...... 23 VIDEO LABEL ...... 22 PIP connections ...... 16 CHANNEL SETUP ...... 24 VIDEO menu operations [] DEMO ...... 22 BRIGHTNESS ...... 19 PIP operations AUDIO ...... 16 LANGUAGE ...... 22 COLOR ...... 19 CH+/-...... 16 PARENTAL CONTROL ...... 22 COLOR CORRECT ...... 19 FREEZE ...... 16 TILT CORRECTION ...... 22 HUE ...... 19 PIP ...... 16 VIDEO LABEL ...... 22 MODE ...... 19 POSITION ...... 16 Setting up TV ...... 13 PICTURE ...... 19 SWAP ...... 16 SHARPNESS ...... 19 SHARPNESS ...... 19 SLEEP button ...... 14 TV/VIDEO ...... 16 TRINITONE ...... 19 SPEAKER VOL +/-...... :...... 13 Programming the remote ...... 29, 31 ON ...... 20 VTR ...... 29 OFF ...... 20 XDS ...... 22 Specifications ...... 33, 34 Y, Z SWAP button ...... 16 Y/PB/PR ...... 1, 8 SYSTEM OFF button ...... 15

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