Warranty Card
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... from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for one (1) year (color picture tube - 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 invalid if the factory applied serial number has...
... from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for one (1) year (color picture tube - 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 invalid if the factory applied serial number has...
Marketing Specifications
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... video signals in real time. The visually flat FD Trinitron® tube minimizes annoying glare from any two-speaker stereo system. KV-27HS420 27" Hi-Scan® FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube Hi-Scan 1080I™ Display DRC®-MF Circuitry CineMotion® Inverse 3/2 Pulldown Technology MID® Circuitry 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) HDMI™ Connection (With Analog Audio In) Audio Power (10W x 2) Key Technologies FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen...
... video signals in real time. The visually flat FD Trinitron® tube minimizes annoying glare from any two-speaker stereo system. KV-27HS420 27" Hi-Scan® FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube Hi-Scan 1080I™ Display DRC®-MF Circuitry CineMotion® Inverse 3/2 Pulldown Technology MID® Circuitry 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) HDMI™ Connection (With Analog Audio In) Audio Power (10W x 2) Key Technologies FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen...
Marketing Specifications
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... Program Guide Access: Yes Auto Channel Programming: Yes Multiple Language Display: English; Sony, CineMotion, ClearEdge VM, DRC, Dynamic Focus, FD Trinitron WEGA, WEGA, Hi-Scan, Program Palette, Steady Sound are approximate. Features and specifications are trademarks of Sony. KV-27HS420 27" Hi-Scan® FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Features General Auto SAP: Yes Channel Fix: Yes Closed Caption (CC): Yes ID1 Detection: Yes Magnetic Quadra Pole: Yes Video Label: Yes XDS (Extended Data Service): Yes Video Screen or Display Technology: Trinitron® Technology Tuner: Analog...
... Program Guide Access: Yes Auto Channel Programming: Yes Multiple Language Display: English; Sony, CineMotion, ClearEdge VM, DRC, Dynamic Focus, FD Trinitron WEGA, WEGA, Hi-Scan, Program Palette, Steady Sound are approximate. Features and specifications are trademarks of Sony. KV-27HS420 27" Hi-Scan® FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Features General Auto SAP: Yes Channel Fix: Yes Closed Caption (CC): Yes ID1 Detection: Yes Magnetic Quadra Pole: Yes Video Label: Yes XDS (Extended Data Service): Yes Video Screen or Display Technology: Trinitron® Technology Tuner: Analog...
Operating Instructions
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... Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to the point of cable entry as thinner or benzine, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...
... Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to the point of cable entry as thinner or benzine, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...
Operating Instructions
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... of any objects, especially heavy objects, on the set is flat. Accessories Do not place the set . The set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. If the plug should be observed in fire or electric shock. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for future reference. For...
... of any objects, especially heavy objects, on the set is flat. Accessories Do not place the set . The set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. If the plug should be observed in fire or electric shock. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for future reference. For...
Operating Instructions
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... following the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it can come in the operating instructions. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in contact 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 any service or repairs to the set is grounded...
... following the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it can come in the operating instructions. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in contact 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 any service or repairs to the set is grounded...
Operating Instructions
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... the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 11 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12 Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Only 12 Connecting Optional Equipment 14 Making Video Connections 15 About Using S VIDEO 15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box 18 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Satellite Receiver 21 Satellite Receiver and VCR 22 DVD Player with Component Video...
... the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 11 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12 Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Only 12 Connecting Optional Equipment 14 Making Video Connections 15 About Using S VIDEO 15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box 18 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Satellite Receiver 21 Satellite Receiver and VCR 22 DVD Player with Component Video...
Operating Instructions
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... jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your cable provider for details. Using S VIDEO jacks? Contact your specific cable box; See page 15. ❑ Three coaxial cables. ❑ Two A/V or S VIDEO cables with your local electronics store. ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need : ❑ A splitter...
... jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your cable provider for details. Using S VIDEO jacks? Contact your specific cable box; See page 15. ❑ Three coaxial cables. ❑ Two A/V or S VIDEO cables with your local electronics store. ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need : ❑ A splitter...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box to change channels. identify equipment connected to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Use the VCR to change channels. Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 44 and "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... A/V cable Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-directional splitter designed to work with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the cable box...
... cable box to change channels. identify equipment connected to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Use the VCR to change channels. Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 44 and "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... A/V cable Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-directional splitter designed to work with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the cable box...
Operating Instructions
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...-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. SETUP SETUP Coaxial cable Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver A/V cable Notes on pages 37-38. Set up Video Labels on page 43. CATV cable Setup SETUP Cables are often color-coded to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Connect red to red, white to the TV See the instructions...
...-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. SETUP SETUP Coaxial cable Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver A/V cable Notes on pages 37-38. Set up Video Labels on page 43. CATV cable Setup SETUP Cables are often color-coded to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Connect red to red, white to the TV See the instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 7 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite VCR/DVD FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 32. receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and See "Operating a Satellite Receiver...
... A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 7 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite VCR/DVD FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 32. receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and See "Operating a Satellite Receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... the VIDEO 7 input. Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV 27 SETUP Label video inputs to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. HDMI-to-DVI cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP HDTV Receiver Note on pages 58-59. SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect...
... the VIDEO 7 input. Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV 27 SETUP Label video inputs to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. HDMI-to-DVI cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP HDTV Receiver Note on pages 58-59. SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect...
Operating Instructions
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... Video Menu. TV: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. SETUP SETUP SETUP 35 SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit). Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to mute the sound. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program...
... Video Menu. TV: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. SETUP SETUP SETUP 35 SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit). Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to mute the sound. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program...
Operating Instructions
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... steps: 1. buttons. 1 Press V or v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you set up the channel list on page 42. Allows you to customize the channel list that you want to change settings, press V v B b. For details, see "Displaying a List of Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. SETUP Menus SETUP 52 On Select if you have connected the equipment to the A/V input jacks. Channel Fix Useful when...
... steps: 1. buttons. 1 Press V or v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you set up the channel list on page 42. Allows you to customize the channel list that you want to change settings, press V v B b. For details, see "Displaying a List of Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. SETUP Menus SETUP 52 On Select if you have connected the equipment to the A/V input jacks. Channel Fix Useful when...
Operating Instructions
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...: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to confirm the selection. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. Display menu 2. If this is off. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 56). 54 SETUP Canada Select to set more specific ratings...
...: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to confirm the selection. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. Display menu 2. If this is off. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 56). 54 SETUP Canada Select to set more specific ratings...
Operating Instructions
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.... SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are reactivated. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are linked to the level of programs may contain more intense violence. This temporarily switches off the TV. Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. Press the ENTER button when...
.... SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are reactivated. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are linked to the level of programs may contain more intense violence. This temporarily switches off the TV. Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. Press the ENTER button when...
Operating Instructions
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... KV-27/32/36HS420 Only DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. dryers. For details, see page 46). Dark, poor or no sound need service. Dotted lines ❏ Adjust the antenna. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4. 16:9 Enhanced feature ❏ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from noise sources...
... KV-27/32/36HS420 Only DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. dryers. For details, see page 46). Dark, poor or no sound need service. Dotted lines ❏ Adjust the antenna. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4. 16:9 Enhanced feature ❏ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from noise sources...
Operating Instructions
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... connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as work with your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 54), enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your cable provider for details. Welcome SETUP SETUP Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, ❏ Press MUTING so that is designed to work described on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 49). How to restore Video settings ❏ Press the RESET button...
... connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as work with your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 54), enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your cable provider for details. Welcome SETUP SETUP Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, ❏ Press MUTING so that is designed to work described on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 49). How to restore Video settings ❏ Press the RESET button...
Operating Instructions
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.... See cable CH buttons 10, 36, 39 Channel Menu 45 Channel Skip/Add 52 channels creating labels 53 setting up 32 CineMotion 8, 35, 47 ClearEdge VM 8, 47 clearing, Favorite Channels 42 closed caption modes 58 CODE SET button 35 color, adjusting 46 CONTROL S 31 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 11 Cool, Color Temperature 46 cursor movement buttons 10 D degauss 65 Digital Reality Creation 7, 47 DISPLAY button 39 DRC MODE button 35 DRC. DVD player using with TV remote control 44...
.... See cable CH buttons 10, 36, 39 Channel Menu 45 Channel Skip/Add 52 channels creating labels 53 setting up 32 CineMotion 8, 35, 47 ClearEdge VM 8, 47 clearing, Favorite Channels 42 closed caption modes 58 CODE SET button 35 color, adjusting 46 CONTROL S 31 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 11 Cool, Color Temperature 46 cursor movement buttons 10 D degauss 65 Digital Reality Creation 7, 47 DISPLAY button 39 DRC MODE button 35 DRC. DVD player using with TV remote control 44...
Operating Instructions
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... P Parent Menu 45, 54 parental control, described 8 password, changing 54 Pause button 35 PIC MODE button 35 picture contrast, adjusting 46 Play button 35 POWER button 10 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off, the TV 10 presetting channels 52 Pro (Video) mode 46 problems, troubleshooting 63-65 progressive 7, 35, 47, 62 R ratings, setting 54-56 ratings, viewing blocked programs 55, 56 Record buttons 35 70 remote control inserting batteries 33 programming 37-38 removing, Favorite Channels 42 RESET button 35 resetting Audio options 49 Timer options...
... P Parent Menu 45, 54 parental control, described 8 password, changing 54 Pause button 35 PIC MODE button 35 picture contrast, adjusting 46 Play button 35 POWER button 10 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off, the TV 10 presetting channels 52 Pro (Video) mode 46 problems, troubleshooting 63-65 progressive 7, 35, 47, 62 R ratings, setting 54-56 ratings, viewing blocked programs 55, 56 Record buttons 35 70 remote control inserting batteries 33 programming 37-38 removing, Favorite Channels 42 RESET button 35 resetting Audio options 49 Timer options...