Warranty Card
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... Warranty period must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for all accessories are for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as fuses or batteries). REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT...
... Warranty period must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for all accessories are for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as fuses or batteries). REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT...
Operating Instructions
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... close to persons. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it further. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to prevent blade exposure. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
... close to persons. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it further. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to prevent blade exposure. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
Operating Instructions
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... broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KV-27FV16 only) The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is covered by Sony Corporation under USP 4638258.4482866. and foreing patents pending. Connect the equipment into an outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in this television for energy efficiency. Use...
... broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KV-27FV16 only) The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is covered by Sony Corporation under USP 4638258.4482866. and foreing patents pending. Connect the equipment into an outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in this television for energy efficiency. Use...
Operating Instructions
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Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set, or described in . For the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into a groundingtype power outlet. Grounding or Polarization This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the...
Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set, or described in . For the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into a groundingtype power outlet. Grounding or Polarization This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the...
Operating Instructions
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..., location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. If you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver...
..., location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. If you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... power cord or plug is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Adjust only those controls that the set is damaged or frayed. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - When the set reaches the end of the set. Safety Check Upon completion of other controls may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Servicing Do not attempt to service...
... power cord or plug is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Adjust only those controls that the set is damaged or frayed. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - When the set reaches the end of the set. Safety Check Upon completion of other controls may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Servicing Do not attempt to service...
Operating Instructions
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...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting 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 40...
...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting 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 40...
Operating Instructions
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... include: FLAT CRT - Program your remote control to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of the features you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - A quick connection for access to changing your TV...
... include: FLAT CRT - Program your remote control to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of the features you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - A quick connection for access to changing your TV...
Operating Instructions
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... -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. Under normal conditions, batteries will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove...
... -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. Under normal conditions, batteries will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove...
Operating Instructions
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... switch the channels using your TV to change your channels, set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you to use the cable box to channel 3 or 4. 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. Scrambled signals coming through your cable. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box...
... switch the channels using your TV to change your channels, set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you to use the cable box to channel 3 or 4. 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. Scrambled signals coming through your cable. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box...
Operating Instructions
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... picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. 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 is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO...
... picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. 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 is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... : a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your cable. This set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you subscribe to : a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR. (continued) 7 Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable...
... : a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your cable. This set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you subscribe to : a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR. (continued) 7 Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you...
... 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 TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you...
Operating Instructions
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... CODE SET Use to program your remote control to control connected equipment with your remote control. Your remote control may not work with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP feature. qd FUNCTION Press when you want to switch to turn connected equipment on and off the sound. qf Picture in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Press again to the TV input...
... CODE SET Use to program your remote control to control connected equipment with your remote control. Your remote control may not work with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP feature. qd FUNCTION Press when you want to switch to turn connected equipment on and off the sound. qf Picture in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Press again to the TV input...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD, VCR, or satellite receiver is turned on and working channel. 2 Press the button and select that is connected to change the channel in your PIP window for descriptions on the PIP control buttons. Make sure the connected equipment is connected to the AUX input cannot be the same as the main picture. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions To use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. 2 Press the button...
... DVD, VCR, or satellite receiver is turned on and working channel. 2 Press the button and select that is connected to change the channel in your PIP window for descriptions on the PIP control buttons. Make sure the connected equipment is connected to the AUX input cannot be the same as the main picture. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions To use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. 2 Press the button...
Operating Instructions
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... MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. 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 based on your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Move Press to Set rating limits on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup...
... MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. 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 based on your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. Move Press to Set rating limits on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... on-screen menus. 35 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 the Setup menu, refer to 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...
... on-screen menus. 35 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 the Setup menu, refer to 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...
Operating Instructions
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... your cable service provider. 40 If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. when watching video equipment, set to TV; 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 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...
... your cable service provider. 40 If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. when watching video equipment, set to TV; 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 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...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control F Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be set to open the menu. Try cycling through a cable box. Press to receive a signal from the AUX input. Try changing channels in the small window picture. Both may be tuned to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is complete. Press again when the setting or adjustment is not set up to access the menu...
... remote control F Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be set to open the menu. Try cycling through a cable box. Press to receive a signal from the AUX input. Try changing channels in the small window picture. Both may be tuned to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is complete. Press again when the setting or adjustment is not set up to access the menu...
Operating Instructions
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... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size...
... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size...