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... prepaid, in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is...
... prepaid, in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is...
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...operating it checked by your dealer. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the CATV Installer... into the power outlet only one way. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to the point of cable entry as close to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the ...
...operating it checked by your dealer. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the CATV Installer... into the power outlet only one way. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to the point of cable entry as close to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to the ...
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... STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is covered by cable companies for energy efficiency. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of the FCC Rules. KV-27FV17 only ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The...
... STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is covered by cable companies for energy efficiency. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of the FCC Rules. KV-27FV17 only ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The...
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... the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for future reference. Grounding or Polarization This set . Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate...
... the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for future reference. Grounding or Polarization This set . Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate...
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... reversing the plug. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other ). This plug will prevent damage to the receiver due to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the polarized plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for this television receiver during...
... reversing the plug. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other ). This plug will prevent damage to the receiver due to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the polarized plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for this television receiver during...
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... shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as specified by a qualified...
... shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as specified by a qualified...
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... Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 46
... Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 46
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... box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. Energy Star® - Instant access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Allows direct access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Trinitron...
... box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. Energy Star® - Instant access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Allows direct access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Trinitron...
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... programmed to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. The rear panel shown on -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you are for KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, and KV-32FS17. Once you how to connect to operate most video equipment, (see page 37). Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control...
... programmed to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. The rear panel shown on -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you are for KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, and KV-32FS17. Once you how to connect to operate most video equipment, (see page 37). Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control...
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... 3 Coaxial Cable 2 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled Channels) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable. For more information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 37). To use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change your channels, set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through...
... 3 Coaxial Cable 2 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled Channels) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable. For more information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 37). To use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change your channels, set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through...
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... picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs...
... picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs...
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... Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. For more information on your TV. Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable box...
... Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. For more information on your TV. Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable box...
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... yellow Audio/ Video cable. Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or...
... yellow Audio/ Video cable. Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or...
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... input. To use the PIP feature, see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to switch to turn DISPLAY off. The remote control shown on and off the sound. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off . Press again to operate connected video equipment, (see page 37). Your remote control may not work with your remote control to turn connected...
... input. To use the PIP feature, see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to switch to turn DISPLAY off. The remote control shown on and off the sound. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off . Press again to operate connected video equipment, (see page 37). Your remote control may not work with your remote control to turn connected...
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... button and select that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks at a time, so the window picture will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 42-43 for other video inputs for possible solutions. Any video equipment you have the same program playing in the PIP window. If you're viewing all channels through a cable box...
... button and select that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks at a time, so the window picture will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 42-43 for other video inputs for possible solutions. Any video equipment you have the same program playing in the PIP window. If you're viewing all channels through a cable box...
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... your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Move Press to Set rating limits on your TV. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Program your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV based on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control...
... your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Move Press to Set rating limits on your TV. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Program your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV based on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control...
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...:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Press F or f to perform a demonstration of the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Move Select End MENU Caption Vision ClosedCaptioning Allows...
...:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Press F or f to perform a demonstration of the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Move Select End MENU Caption Vision ClosedCaptioning Allows...
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... picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust Picture in the Video menu (page 23). Adjust Brightness in the Channel Setup menu...
... picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be station trouble. Adjust Picture in the Video menu (page 23). Adjust Brightness in the Channel Setup menu...
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... have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will not show in the small window picture. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with...
... have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will not show in the small window picture. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with...
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..., KV-32FS17) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD4 (27 inch models) SU-32FD4 (32 inch models) KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736.6 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 1 RF input (KV-27FS13) 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS17)) 1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio Speaker output 7.5 W x 2 Power Consumption 170 W in use (KV-27FS13) 180 W in use (KV-27FS17) 1 W in standby Dimensions...
..., KV-32FS17) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD4 (27 inch models) SU-32FD4 (32 inch models) KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736.6 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 1 RF input (KV-27FS13) 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS17)) 1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio Speaker output 7.5 W x 2 Power Consumption 170 W in use (KV-27FS13) 180 W in use (KV-27FS17) 1 W in standby Dimensions...