Warranty Card
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... operation or maintenance, connection to you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must be defective, Sony will supply, at your expense. 3. This warranty is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. In addition, if you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number...
... operation or maintenance, connection to you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must be defective, Sony will supply, at your expense. 3. This warranty is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. In addition, if you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... way. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it checked by your warranty because they are unable to insert the plug fully into the TV, unplug it and have it further. Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall...
... way. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it checked by your warranty because they are unable to insert the plug fully into the TV, unplug it and have it further. Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... VHF or transmitted by cable companies for a Class B digital device pursuant to operate this equipment. Note on the front cover of this manual and the rear of the FCC rules. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. However, there is a registered mark. Licensed by U.S. User Guide You are cautioned that...
... VHF or transmitted by cable companies for a Class B digital device pursuant to operate this equipment. Note on the front cover of this manual and the rear of the FCC rules. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. However, there is a registered mark. Licensed by U.S. User Guide You are cautioned that...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... plug into a groundingtype power outlet. For the set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set , or described in . Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to operate from the type of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual...
... plug into a groundingtype power outlet. For the set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set , or described in . Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to operate from the type of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Antenna Grounding. GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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. This is installed, follow the precautions below. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located...
... Antenna Grounding. GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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. This is installed, follow the precautions below. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... extensive work 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 in a picture tube implosion. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service...
... extensive work 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 in a picture tube implosion. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in performance - Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as specified by the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Panel Controls - Allows direct access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Before you to changing your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on the front cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP...
... Panel Controls - Allows direct access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control - Before you to changing your purchase of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction Congratulations on the front cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV. For more information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you...
... allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV. For more information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 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. the audio cables must still be connected. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs...
... 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. the audio cables must still be connected. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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 : a) change channels through your VCR. (continued) 7 For more information on your TV. Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output...
... 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 : a) change channels through your VCR. (continued) 7 For more information on your TV. Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... set) and channel number. Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y181) is for KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, and KV-32FS17. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off . qs POWER Press when you want to turn DISPLAY off the sound. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off . The remote control shown on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input...
... set) and channel number. Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y181) is for KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, and KV-32FS17. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off . qs POWER Press when you want to turn DISPLAY off the sound. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off . The remote control shown on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... video inputs on and off the PIP feature. Press to move the location of the window picture among the four corners 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 again to freeze the window picture. Press to change the size of the remote control. Press to restore the picture. To change the channel...
... video inputs on and off the PIP feature. Press to move the location of the window picture among the four corners 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 again to freeze the window picture. Press to change the size of the remote control. Press to restore the picture. To change the channel...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... view a working when you perform this test. 6 If the PIP feature does not work . You should see a different picture in your DVD, VCR, or satellite receiver 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 the bottom of your remote control to change the channel...
... view a working when you perform this test. 6 If the PIP feature does not work . You should see a different picture in your DVD, VCR, or satellite receiver 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 the bottom of your remote control to change the channel...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... channel settings. Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move Select End MENU The menus illustrated in your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: ON Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio Out: Variable Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick...
... channel settings. Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move Select End MENU The menus illustrated in your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: ON Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio Out: Variable Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Manual. F F F F Quick access to favorite channels 2 Use the F or buttons to select. When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to select the position (1-7) where you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will need to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV...
... Manual. F F F F Quick access to favorite channels 2 Use the F or buttons to select. When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to select the position (1-7) where you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will need to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the picture by -5 and +5. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the on-screen menus. 35 Demo Select to perform a demonstration of a program. Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following options: OFF: Turns off Caption Vision. Press F or f to select from three closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Use the F or f buttons...
... the picture by -5 and +5. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the on-screen menus. 35 Demo Select to perform a demonstration of a program. Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following options: OFF: Turns off Caption Vision. Press F or f to select from three closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Use the F or f buttons...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 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 TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to Auto-SAP (page 25). Adjust Color in the Video menu (page 23). Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Check the antenna...
... 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 TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to Auto-SAP (page 25). Adjust Color in the Video menu (page 23). Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Check the antenna...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Basic menu appears when you have inadvertently pressed the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which might damage the finish of the cabinet. In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. Replace them (page 2). Move the TV 3-4 feet away from the AUX input. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you 're using your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that...
... Basic menu appears when you have inadvertently pressed the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which might damage the finish of the cabinet. In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. Replace them (page 2). Move the TV 3-4 feet away from the AUX input. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you 're using your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... (2) Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13, KV-32FS13) RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, 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...
... (2) Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13, KV-32FS13) RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, 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...