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... connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Patent No. 4,748,669. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of the TV. The menu and illustrations shown are designed to provide reasonable ...Sony Corporation under USP 4638258.4482866. If you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of SRS Labs, Inc. These types of imprints are registered trademarks of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the text, for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV...
... connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for energy efficiency. Patent No. 4,748,669. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of the TV. The menu and illustrations shown are designed to provide reasonable ...Sony Corporation under USP 4638258.4482866. If you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of SRS Labs, Inc. These types of imprints are registered trademarks of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the text, for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV...
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... power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. Alternate Warning For the set... Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. ❑ Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on the serial/model plate. Use Power Sources This set off . Always turn the set should be used. Attachments Do not use power-line operated sets near or over...
... power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. Alternate Warning For the set... Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. ❑ Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on the serial/model plate. Use Power Sources This set off . Always turn the set should be used. Attachments Do not use power-line operated sets near or over...
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..., (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 The first thing you'll notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. Features Some of Wega technology almost immediately. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced... current channel (except model KV-36FS12). ❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. You'll recognize the superiority of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ ...
..., (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 The first thing you'll notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. Features Some of Wega technology almost immediately. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced... current channel (except model KV-36FS12). ❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. You'll recognize the superiority of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ ...
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Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Turn the TV on and off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) ... it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 VOL +/TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. MENU For details, see "Using the Remote Control" ...
Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Turn the TV on and off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) ... it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 VOL +/TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. MENU For details, see "Using the Remote Control" ...
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Cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV (No connection to TO CONVERTER)... using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channel... cable provider does not feature local channels, you will be controlling all channels. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a ...coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you may find this set up...
Cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV (No connection to TO CONVERTER)... using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channel... cable provider does not feature local channels, you will be controlling all channels. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a ...coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you may find this set up...
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Cable box IN OUT AUX Rear of TV TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. When using the Channel Fix feature (see...and normal (CATV) input you should consider using Favorite Channel or PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. Installing the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ...
Cable box IN OUT AUX Rear of TV TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. When using the Channel Fix feature (see...and normal (CATV) input you should consider using Favorite Channel or PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. Installing the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ...
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...S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to provide sound. Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. 1 Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's IN jack... to the TV's TO CONVERTER jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT ...
...S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to provide sound. Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. 1 Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's IN jack... to the TV's TO CONVERTER jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT ...
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...A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the VCR intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to the Y, PB, PR input. TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the.... In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on your TV. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to MONITOR ...
...A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the VCR intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to the Y, PB, PR input. TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the.... In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on your TV. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to MONITOR ...
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... Setup or press CH- The TV will turn on . To control your other Sony equipment with your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. to control your TV to turn itself off, then back on the TV. Using Auto Setup 1 Press ...POWER to factory settings, turn on page 29. z To reset your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. Then, ...
... Setup or press CH- The TV will turn on . To control your other Sony equipment with your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. to control your TV to turn itself off, then back on the TV. Using Auto Setup 1 Press ...POWER to factory settings, turn on page 29. z To reset your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. Then, ...
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Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using Wireless Headphones Page 20 21 22 Applies to Models All models All models except KV- 36FS12 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only 19
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using Wireless Headphones Page 20 21 22 Applies to Models All models All models except KV- 36FS12 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only 19
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... location of the remote. Other PIP Functions On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with the yellow labeled buttons. The sound symbol (9) appears, which picture is currently receiving sound Main picture 9 6 Main picture channel number 2 Window picture channel number Window picture ✍ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels...
... location of the remote. Other PIP Functions On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with the yellow labeled buttons. The sound symbol (9) appears, which picture is currently receiving sound Main picture 9 6 Main picture channel number 2 Window picture channel number Window picture ✍ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels...
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... with a CATV cable. Cable ON Select if you want your TV fixed to remove or add channels from available video inputs when you have video equipment connected (e.g. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to... alternate between. Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) ...
... with a CATV cable. Cable ON Select if you want your TV fixed to remove or add channels from available video inputs when you have video equipment connected (e.g. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to... alternate between. Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) ...
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... without a rating. 31 Allow Allows programs and movies that the following options. For Canadian models, see page 32. NC-17 and X No one 17 and under 13. Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience.... TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested . Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The content ratings...
... without a rating. 31 Allow Allows programs and movies that the following options. For Canadian models, see page 32. NC-17 and X No one 17 and under 13. Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience.... TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested . Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The content ratings...
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... 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended.... PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. C8 Children 8 years and older. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 Viewing Blocked Programs You can view a blocked program by entering the password. For US...
... 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended.... PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. C8 Children 8 years and older. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 Viewing Blocked Programs You can view a blocked program by entering the password. For US...
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z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). OFF To turn off 16:9. Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35 ON To activate manually.
z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). OFF To turn off 16:9. Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35 ON To activate manually.
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The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. Pressing the MENU button brings up the on-screen menus.
The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. Pressing the MENU button brings up the on-screen menus.
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...Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. VHF/UHF Connects to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to tape editing. You can use your TV as a monitor for tape to the right and left audio inputs of the TV. Models KV-32FV16..., 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you can switch ...
...Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. VHF/UHF Connects to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to tape editing. You can use your TV as a monitor for tape to the right and left audio inputs of the TV. Models KV-32FV16..., 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you can switch ...
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...box. Moves the location of the VCR. RM-Y169 is for use with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. ANT z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with a DVD player, MDP, ...DVD (POWER) SAT/CABLE (POWER) SYSTEM OFF VTR/DVD (FUNCTION) SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) TV (FUNCTION) * TV/VTR * FREEZE SWAP CODE SET RM-Y169 TV PIP or * CH+/* POSITION * AUDIO * TV/VIDEO RM-Y168 is for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture....
...box. Moves the location of the VCR. RM-Y169 is for use with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. ANT z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with a DVD player, MDP, ...DVD (POWER) SAT/CABLE (POWER) SYSTEM OFF VTR/DVD (FUNCTION) SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) TV (FUNCTION) * TV/VTR * FREEZE SWAP CODE SET RM-Y169 TV PIP or * CH+/* POSITION * AUDIO * TV/VIDEO RM-Y168 is for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture....
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... once to operate non-Sony video equipment. Press again to for the Video and Audio menus. Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 ...selected. Provides quick access to exit from the menus. Resets the TV to display the TV menu. Press to the factory default settings for changing available audio settings. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Use to remain on before shutting off automatically...
... once to operate non-Sony video equipment. Press again to for the Video and Audio menus. Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 ...selected. Provides quick access to exit from the menus. Resets the TV to display the TV menu. Press to the factory default settings for changing available audio settings. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Use to remain on before shutting off automatically...
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Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to operate Sony brand video equipment. digit code number for your equipment. Tips ❑ If more than one until you come to the correct code for your equipment. ... remote control is preset to the desired input). Enter the three-digit code number. z To check if the code number 2 works, after step 5 aim the TV's remote control at that corresponds with the supplied remote control. Press CODE SET. Press ENTER. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit...
Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to operate Sony brand video equipment. digit code number for your equipment. Tips ❑ If more than one until you come to the correct code for your equipment. ... remote control is preset to the desired input). Enter the three-digit code number. z To check if the code number 2 works, after step 5 aim the TV's remote control at that corresponds with the supplied remote control. Press CODE SET. Press ENTER. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit...