Warranty Card
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... DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of a service problem, or for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not...
... DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of a service problem, or for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not...
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... product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that...
... product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that...
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... defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. If you are unable to the operating instructions. This is a safety feature. For the set , or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following...
... defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the installation, use, and servicing of power source indicated on the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. If you are unable to the operating instructions. This is a safety feature. For the set , or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following...
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...-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is grounded so as to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet...
...-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is grounded so as to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet...
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... parts. Safety Check Upon completion of the set. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition, and to dangerous voltage or other controls may expose you to so certify. Adjust only those controls that the set...
... parts. Safety Check Upon completion of the set. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating condition, and to dangerous voltage or other controls may expose you to so certify. Adjust only those controls that the set...
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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 41...
...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 41...
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... model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. A quick connection for parents to operate your purchase of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Program your remote control to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. Favorite Channel - A tool for video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment. 1 A recognized symbol of the features you will enjoy include: FLAT CRT - Instant access to changing...
... model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. A quick connection for parents to operate your purchase of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Program your remote control to help monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. Favorite Channel - A tool for video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment. 1 A recognized symbol of the features you will enjoy include: FLAT CRT - Instant access to changing...
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... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of TV 3 Coaxial Cable 2 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled Channels) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 37). To use the cable box to change channels...
... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of TV 3 Coaxial Cable 2 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled Channels) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 37). To use the cable box to change channels...
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... VCR 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. 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...
... VCR 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. 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...
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... use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. 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. Rear of TV VCR 2b 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...
... use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. 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. Rear of TV VCR 2b 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...
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... cable box, 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 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting...
... cable box, 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 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting...
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..., KV-32FS17 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off . qh DISPLAY Press once to operate connected video equipment, (see page 18. Your VCR power will remain on and off automatically in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Your remote control...
..., KV-32FS17 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off . qh DISPLAY Press once to operate connected video equipment, (see page 18. Your VCR power will remain on and off automatically in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Your remote control...
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... 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. Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you have connected to the TV. Press to change the size of the remote control. Press repeatedly to turn off . Press to use the main CH+/- Press to switch them back. The AUX input cannot be viewed...
... 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. Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you have connected to the TV. Press to change the size of the remote control. Press repeatedly to turn off . Press to use the main CH+/- Press to switch them back. The AUX input cannot be viewed...
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... connected to change the channel in the PIP window. If you're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be viewed in the main window. 5 Press the button to switch to other video inputs for other equipment that same channel again. However, you have the same program playing in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture...
... connected to change the channel in the PIP window. If you're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be viewed in the main window. 5 Press the button to switch to other video inputs for other equipment that same channel again. However, you have the same program playing in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture...
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... rating or content. 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 1 and Timer 2. 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...
... rating or content. 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 1 and Timer 2. 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...
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... channels 2 Use the F or buttons to perform Auto Program. 26 When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will need to select Auto or Manual. Cable ON: Select if you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Then press . 4 Using the F or buttons, select the desired channel. 5 Press to change to set a favorite channel. Press to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture...
... channels 2 Use the F or buttons to perform Auto Program. 26 When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will need to select Auto or Manual. Cable ON: Select if you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Then press . 4 Using the F or buttons, select the desired channel. 5 Press to change to set a favorite channel. Press to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture...
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... a program. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the picture by -5 and +5. TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Tilt Correction Press f or F to perform a demonstration of choice. 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 modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in the Display mode. Video...
... a program. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the picture by -5 and +5. TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Tilt Correction Press f or F to perform a demonstration of choice. 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 modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in the Display mode. Video...
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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 the Video menu (page 23). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Press so that are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings...
... 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 the Video menu (page 23). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Press so that are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings...
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... to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is not set to receive a signal from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you press again. If you must create a new password; F 42 After using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with nothing connected to it. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work in PIP mode There is no window picture or...
... to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is not set to receive a signal from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you press again. If you must create a new password; F 42 After using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with nothing connected to it. Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work in PIP mode There is no window picture or...
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Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm 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-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13, KV-32FS13) RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M...
Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm 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-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13, KV-32FS13) RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M...