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... questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . has established telephone numbers for service assistance or resolution of one (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover...
... questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . has established telephone numbers for service assistance or resolution of one (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover...
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... not use this polarized plug with your dealer. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock, do not expose the TV to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one way. To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to...
... not use this polarized plug with your dealer. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock, do not expose the TV to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one way. To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that may be connected to...
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... installation, use, and servicing of the set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will fit into a groundingtype power outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. For the set , or described in . If the plug should be operated...
... installation, use, and servicing of the set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will fit into a groundingtype power outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. For the set , or described in . If the plug should be operated...
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... 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...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 insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna...
... 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...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 insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna...
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... to service the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in a picture tube implosion. Safety Check Upon completion of the set has been exposed to rain or water. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet...
... to service the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in a picture tube implosion. Safety Check Upon completion of the set has been exposed to rain or water. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet...
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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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...: FLAT CRT - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Allows you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the front cover of this manual. Allows direct access to your TV or on the rear of your favorite channels with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Allows for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Program your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. Energy...
...: FLAT CRT - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Allows you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the front cover of this manual. Allows direct access to your TV or on the rear of your favorite channels with the touch of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - Allows for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Program your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. Energy...
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... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. This set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your cable box when you don't accidentally switch the channels using your TV, (see page 27). 5 Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect...
... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. This set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your cable box when you don't accidentally switch the channels using your TV, (see page 27). 5 Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect...
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... 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 from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Optional connection If your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable...
... 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 from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Optional connection If your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable...
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This set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on your VCR. (continued) 7 Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you...
This set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on your VCR. (continued) 7 Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you...
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... VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). 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 cable box, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound...
... VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). 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 cable box, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound...
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... CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to adjust the volume. Press again or press to the AUX input (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. Press again to turn connected equipment on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers...
... CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to adjust the volume. Press again or press to the AUX input (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. Press again to turn connected equipment on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers...
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... buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. Press to switch the main picture with dual tuners. Press to turn off . Press again to freeze the window picture. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the remote control. Press to restore the picture. Operating Instructions Using Picture...
... buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. Press to switch the main picture with dual tuners. Press to turn off . Press again to freeze the window picture. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the remote control. Press to restore the picture. Operating Instructions Using Picture...
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... receiver is connected to control the PIP features. to the VIDEO IN jacks on the PIP control buttons. You should now have connected to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture appears. 3 Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to any of your TV. However, you 're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting...
... receiver is connected to control the PIP features. to the VIDEO IN jacks on the PIP control buttons. You should now have connected to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture appears. 3 Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to any of your TV. However, you 're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting...
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...a program's rating or content. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV based on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer...
...a program's rating or content. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV based on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer...
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... favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Press or F to move the cursor to select Auto or Manual. F F F F Quick access to favorite channels 2 Use the F or buttons to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you want to select. Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel...
... favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Press or F to move the cursor to select Auto or Manual. F F F F Quick access to favorite channels 2 Use the F or buttons to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you want to select. Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel...
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... Video mode). XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press to display all menus in the Display mode. Demo Select to correct any tilt of the on-screen menus. 35 TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Use the F or f buttons, select the desired language and press . 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption). Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access...
... Video mode). XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press to display all menus in the Display mode. Demo Select to correct any tilt of the on-screen menus. 35 TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Use the F or f buttons, select the desired language and press . 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption). Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access...
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... cable connections (page 3). Press so that are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your TV, try the suggestions below. No picture, no sound Poor or no 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 set...
... cable connections (page 3). Press so that are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your TV, try the suggestions below. No picture, no sound Poor or no 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 set...
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... video inputs using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you press again. You may be sure the FUNCTION button for Parental Control Cannot access other menus, use the button to select Advanced Menu (page 36). Press the TV FUNCTION button. F 42 Never use the button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you are not presently in the small window picture. Replace...
... video inputs using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you press again. You may be sure the FUNCTION button for Parental Control Cannot access other menus, use the button to select Advanced Menu (page 36). Press the TV FUNCTION button. F 42 Never use the button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you are not presently in the small window picture. Replace...
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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...