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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview 1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Installing the TV Overview 5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna 6 Connecting a VCR and Cable 9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing...Menu 30 Using the Timer Menu 33 Using the Setup Menu 34 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Overview 37 TV Controls and Connectors 38 Using the Remote Control 40 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 48 Index 51 Using the Features Overview 19 Using Favorite Channels 20 Using Picture in Picture (PIP ...
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview 1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Installing the TV Overview 5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna 6 Connecting a VCR and Cable 9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing...Menu 30 Using the Timer Menu 33 Using the Setup Menu 34 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Overview 37 TV Controls and Connectors 38 Using the Remote Control 40 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 48 Index 51 Using the Features Overview 19 Using Favorite Channels 20 Using Picture in Picture (PIP ...
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Topic Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control Page 2 3 1 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV, and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features.
Topic Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control Page 2 3 1 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV, and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features.
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...; Remove the batteries to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight...
...; Remove the batteries to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight...
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...Rear of TV (No connection to TO CONVERTER) Antenna cable TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and perform the Auto Program function (see page...(see page 29). Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all models except KV-36FS12. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ ...
...Rear of TV (No connection to TO CONVERTER) Antenna cable TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and perform the Auto Program function (see page...(see page 29). Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all models except KV-36FS12. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ ...
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...the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to all models except KV-36FS12. When using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ...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 switch between these inputs. ✍ If you cannot view the ...
...the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to all models except KV-36FS12. When using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ...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 switch between these inputs. ✍ If you cannot view the ...
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... connection applies to -tape editing. If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. 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 TV to... input. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. 11
... connection applies to -tape editing. If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. 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 TV to... input. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. 11
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...18 z To reset your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. Then, while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on . to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. Installing the TV Using the CONTROL S Feature ✍ This CONTROL S feature applies to all channel selection. The ...the TV. The first time you need to run Auto Setup to set up your TV's remote control, use a cable box for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to exit. ✍ You can run Auto Setup or press CH- ...
...18 z To reset your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. Then, while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on . to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. Installing the TV Using the CONTROL S Feature ✍ This CONTROL S feature applies to all channel selection. The ...the TV. The first time you need to run Auto Setup to set up your TV's remote control, use a cable box for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to exit. ✍ You can run Auto Setup or press CH- ...
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...Infrared transmitter ✍ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to the sound from your head. To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in the television, press to... headphone volume too high while using them from only the wireless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press MUTING on the remote control. 3 To turn off the headphones, remove them . i 6 2 Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on the headphones.
...Infrared transmitter ✍ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to the sound from your head. To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in the television, press to... headphone volume too high while using them from only the wireless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press MUTING on the remote control. 3 To turn off the headphones, remove them . i 6 2 Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on the headphones.
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...to display a softer picture. To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to display a vivid, bright picture. ✍ You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode. ...and soften the color. Selecting Video Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control when in the Video menu. Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity...
...to display a softer picture. To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to display a vivid, bright picture. ✍ You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode. ...and soften the color. Selecting Video Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control when in the Video menu. Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity...
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... a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu. Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Using the Menus To restore the factory default settings for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Surround Select for Surround sound...
... a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu. Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Using the Menus To restore the factory default settings for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Surround Select for Surround sound...
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...set only when the Speaker option is set to the TV settings. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a separate audio system. Auto-...If no SAP signal is held at a fixed level. Using the Menus Option MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to ...
...set only when the Speaker option is set to the TV settings. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a separate audio system. Auto-...If no SAP signal is held at a fixed level. Using the Menus Option MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to ...
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... to alternate between. Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. Channel Fix 2-6 Useful when you set to the AUX input (see page 20. Auto ...Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to be skipped can be accessed only with a CATV cable.
... to alternate between. Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. Channel Fix 2-6 Useful when you set to the AUX input (see page 20. Auto ...Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to be skipped can be accessed only with a CATV cable.
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Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password by entering it again. ✍ You need this password for details. To select the Parent Menu 1 Press ... Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. The Parent Menu includes the following options. No programs are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select...
Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password by entering it again. ✍ You need this password for details. To select the Parent Menu 1 Press ... Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. The Parent Menu includes the following options. No programs are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select...
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ON Select in the adjustment menu. Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the spring to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. OFF Select to adjust the time at the end of Daylight ...
ON Select in the adjustment menu. Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the spring to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. OFF Select to adjust the time at the end of Daylight ...
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... reception. Select to return to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. The Basic...
... reception. Select to return to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. The Basic...
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Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic TV Controls and Connectors Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index Page 38 40 46 48 51 37
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic TV Controls and Connectors Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index Page 38 40 46 48 51 37
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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. TO CONVERTER (except KV-36FS12) Lets you set up your TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the remote control. S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-...component. VHF/UHF Connects to your cable provider does not feature local channels. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your VHF/UHF...
... Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. TO CONVERTER (except KV-36FS12) Lets you set up your TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the remote control. S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-...component. VHF/UHF Connects to your cable provider does not feature local channels. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your VHF/UHF...
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.... Other Information Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are not available on model KV-36FS12. RM-Y169 is for more advanced functions. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with ...a satellite receiver or cable box. Activates the remote control for use with the window picture. Also available in the window picture. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control...
.... Other Information Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are not available on model KV-36FS12. RM-Y169 is for more advanced functions. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with ...a satellite receiver or cable box. Activates the remote control for use with the window picture. Also available in the window picture. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control...
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... only). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 ... the item. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Pressing down on the center button selects the item. Used for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Cancel by pressing until the TV displays the time in SAT FUNCTION mode. See page 33 for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. For details, see...
... only). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 ... the item. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Pressing down on the center button selects the item. Used for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Cancel by pressing until the TV displays the time in SAT FUNCTION mode. See page 33 for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. For details, see...