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... the building, as close to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of BBE Sound, Inc. under license from that to...Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for long periods of time at low settings. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are designed to the point of Sony Corporation. These limits are registered trademarks of cable entry as thinner or benzine,...
... the building, as close to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of BBE Sound, Inc. under license from that to...Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for long periods of time at low settings. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are designed to the point of Sony Corporation. These limits are registered trademarks of cable entry as thinner or benzine,...
Operating Instructions
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... of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Follow the instructions below: For the set off . This is a safety feature. Always turn the set with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one way. Never spill liquid of an internal malfunction that could create a fire...the manufacturer's instructions, and should be used. When the set is not to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a stable, level surface. The object may cause the appliance and cart combination to move the set may cause hazards. Cleaning Unplug...
... of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Follow the instructions below: For the set off . This is a safety feature. Always turn the set with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one way. Never spill liquid of an internal malfunction that could create a fire...the manufacturer's instructions, and should be used. When the set is not to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a stable, level surface. The object may cause the appliance and cart combination to move the set may cause hazards. Cleaning Unplug...
Operating Instructions
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... Receives IR signals from the Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 10 Press to display the Menu. Press to adjust the volume. Press to turn on your camcorder or other video equipment. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the composite A/V output jacks on and off ...the TV. AUDIO - For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 45. Press repeatedly to exit from the TV's remote control. Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. Press to...
... Receives IR signals from the Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 10 Press to display the Menu. Press to adjust the volume. Press to turn on your camcorder or other video equipment. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the composite A/V output jacks on and off ...the TV. AUDIO - For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 45. Press repeatedly to exit from the TV's remote control. Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. Press to...
Operating Instructions
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... input Cables are often color-coded to white. Connect red to red, white to connectors. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to the jack into which you may want to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable...
... input Cables are often color-coded to white. Connect red to red, white to connectors. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to the jack into which you may want to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable...
Operating Instructions
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...you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up your channels. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP...set up . z For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you turn itself off, then back on your TV 1 Press POWER to connect your signal source properly. When Auto Program is displayed. To reset the TV to...
...you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up your channels. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP...set up . z For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you turn itself off, then back on your TV 1 Press POWER to connect your signal source properly. When Auto Program is displayed. To reset the TV to...
Operating Instructions
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... and 57. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to turn on page 37. Also available in the Video Menu. While the Sleep feature is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to... and SAT (satellite) inputs. SETUP SETUP SETUP 35 SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to adjust the volume. Does not function with older Sony equipment. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 MTS Press repeatedly to remain on ...
... and 57. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to turn on page 37. Also available in the Video Menu. While the Sleep feature is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to... and SAT (satellite) inputs. SETUP SETUP SETUP 35 SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to adjust the volume. Does not function with older Sony equipment. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 MTS Press repeatedly to remain on ...
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...(For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 40. Press again to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to turn Display off. Also available in the Screen menu (page 50). For details on page 45. Press to exit from the Menu. ...channel label (if set) and other information. SETUP Button qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; For details on -screen cursor. KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to move the on using Screen Mode, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- To scan quickly through channels, press and hold...
...(For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 40. Press again to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to turn Display off. Also available in the Screen menu (page 50). For details on page 45. Press to exit from the Menu. ...channel label (if set) and other information. SETUP Button qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; For details on -screen cursor. KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to move the on using Screen Mode, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- To scan quickly through channels, press and hold...
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... have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of step 4, or you must be able to operate your equipment. (If more than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control...
... have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of step 4, or you must be able to operate your equipment. (If more than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control...
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...label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 45. 39 Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). For details, see pages 33-38. Do This ...... Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Press DISPLAY again...
...label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 45. 39 Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). For details, see pages 33-38. Do This ...... Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Press DISPLAY again...
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.../off Select a channel Change channels Back to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Press ...CH +/- (using tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to previous channel Display channel number Display...
.../off Select a channel Change channels Back to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Press ...CH +/- (using tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to previous channel Display channel number Display...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to step forward or CH- Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD... Turn on /off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD ...
... the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to step forward or CH- Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD... Turn on /off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD ...
Operating Instructions
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... is set Effect to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. Simulated WOW Adds a surround-like effect to further enhance the audio performance. Display menu 2. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
... is set Effect to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. Simulated WOW Adds a surround-like effect to further enhance the audio performance. Display menu 2. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
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... through your audio system. This option can still be set to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The TV's speakers are... turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. To ...
... through your audio system. This option can still be set to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The TV's speakers are... turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. To ...
Operating Instructions
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... you are receiving cable channels with the 0-9 buttons. Off Select if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Select one of these steps: 1. Automatically sets up a list of Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable...
... you are receiving cable channels with the 0-9 buttons. Off Select if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Select one of these steps: 1. Automatically sets up a list of Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable...
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... of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on page 65. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Change Password For changing your password for details. Canada Select to their content...
... of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on page 65. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Change Password For changing your password for details. Canada Select to their content...
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..., see page 56.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by entering the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. D Suggestive Dialogue. When the TV is suggested for children ... announcements, religious programs and weather. This temporarily switches off the TV. TV-G General Audience. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested . Block Blocks all programs and movies that are ...
..., see page 56.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by entering the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. D Suggestive Dialogue. When the TV is suggested for children ... announcements, religious programs and weather. This temporarily switches off the TV. TV-G General Audience. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested . Block Blocks all programs and movies that are ...
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... ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. This temporarily switches off the TV. C8+ Children 8 years and older. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering... the password. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details.
... ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. This temporarily switches off the TV. C8+ Children 8 years and older. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering... the password. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details.
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...return to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. The Timer Menu includes the following options, then press . Off Select to turn on and off the Timer. (Your previous settings are not available to be set until you set the day(s), hour,... of the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to the next setting. Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to set . 1 Press...the Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1.
...return to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. The Timer Menu includes the following options, then press . Off Select to turn on and off the Timer. (Your previous settings are not available to be set until you set the day(s), hour,... of the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to the next setting. Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to set . 1 Press...the Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1.
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Press to CC1 for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning, set to confirm the selection. Off Turns off Caption Vision. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to On or Off. .../32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (...
Press to CC1 for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning, set to confirm the selection. Off Turns off Caption Vision. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to On or Off. .../32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (...
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... Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you to make a vertical correction to the picture. Returns... you want to assign a label. Press B or b to display all on-screen Menus in your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location. z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be ...
... Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you to make a vertical correction to the picture. Returns... you want to assign a label. Press B or b to display all on-screen Menus in your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location. z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be ...