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... the power plug is wider than private viewing of programs broadcast on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your warranty because they are registered trademarks of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the point of cable entry as close to rain or moisture. Connecting Additional...
... the power plug is wider than private viewing of programs broadcast on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your warranty because they are registered trademarks of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the point of cable entry as close to rain or moisture. Connecting Additional...
Operating Instructions
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... bottom surface is located. Turn off your TV and wait for the specific model of TV. The object may be equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Installation Always use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the...
... bottom surface is located. Turn off your TV and wait for the specific model of TV. The object may be equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Installation Always use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the...
Operating Instructions
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... ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. This will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. this television receiver during...
... ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. This will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. • When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. this television receiver during...
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Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features 1 About this Manual...2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ...2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...5 Basic Connections ...6 Connecting Additional Equipment 7 Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV...17 Quick Start to the Menus ...18 Using the Menus How to Access Menus...21 Using the Video Menu...22 Using the Audio Menu ...23 Using the Channel Setup Menu 25 Using the Parental Control Menu 27 Parental Control...28 United States: Selecting...
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features 1 About this Manual...2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ...2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...5 Basic Connections ...6 Connecting Additional Equipment 7 Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV...17 Quick Start to the Menus ...18 Using the Menus How to Access Menus...21 Using the Video Menu...22 Using the Audio Menu ...23 Using the Channel Setup Menu 25 Using the Parental Control Menu 27 Parental Control...28 United States: Selecting...
Operating Instructions
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...; Front Panel Controls - Lets you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT - Provides component video inputs for stereo programs. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - Allows access to give objects a crisp, clean edge. ❏ Favorite Channels - Delivers a picture with the touch of a button. ❏ Info Banner - Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for superior picture quality (480i only). ❏ BBE - Displays the name and the remaining time of the current program viewed, if...
...; Front Panel Controls - Lets you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT - Provides component video inputs for stereo programs. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - Allows access to give objects a crisp, clean edge. ❏ Favorite Channels - Delivers a picture with the touch of a button. ❏ Info Banner - Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for superior picture quality (480i only). ❏ BBE - Displays the name and the remaining time of the current program viewed, if...
Operating Instructions
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... connect to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel controls allow you enjoy your remote control, see "Using the Menus" on -screen menus. Batteries for an extended period of your remote control. ❏ Use the button on the front panel to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and change video inputs. ✍ To navigate the menus with your new TV. If the remote control does not operate...
... connect to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel controls allow you enjoy your remote control, see "Using the Menus" on -screen menus. Batteries for an extended period of your remote control. ❏ Use the button on the front panel to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and change video inputs. ✍ To navigate the menus with your new TV. If the remote control does not operate...
Operating Instructions
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... input connects to your TV's audio through your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on your stereo system. 5 You can listen to the AUDIO/VIDEO output...
... input connects to your TV's audio through your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on your stereo system. 5 You can listen to the AUDIO/VIDEO output...
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... OUT Rear of TV 1 3 S VIDEO 4 Y PB PR VIDEO L L (MONO) R R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) R Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. ❏ For better picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. ✍ To watch video programs...
... OUT Rear of TV 1 3 S VIDEO 4 Y PB PR VIDEO L L (MONO) R R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) R Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. ❏ For better picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. ✍ To watch video programs...
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...a digital cable box, you will need a special bi- Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your digital cable box. This setup allows you to: ❏ change channels through your TV Rear of TV Connections 2b VCR LINE IN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT 3 1 Splitter Cable 2a VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT Cable box 1 3 S VIDEO 4 Y PB PR VIDEO L L (MONO) R R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 4 5 1 Connect the single input jack...
...a digital cable box, you will need a special bi- Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your digital cable box. This setup allows you to: ❏ change channels through your TV Rear of TV Connections 2b VCR LINE IN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT 3 1 Splitter Cable 2a VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT Cable box 1 3 S VIDEO 4 Y PB PR VIDEO L L (MONO) R R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 4 5 1 Connect the single input jack...
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... TV, use S VIDEO (located on your TV to Off. buttons on the remote. ❏ To control the volume through the connected audio system, open the Audio Out option on your stereo. 2 Set the Speaker option to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 23. 3 After you connect the audio system, you still must connect the audio cables. 15 For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on...
... TV, use S VIDEO (located on your TV to Off. buttons on the remote. ❏ To control the volume through the connected audio system, open the Audio Out option on your stereo. 2 Set the Speaker option to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 23. 3 After you connect the audio system, you still must connect the audio cables. 15 For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on...
Operating Instructions
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... control all menus and press . Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable:On Channel Fix:Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Press v to the desired channel number and press . Channel Fix Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it . The TV will need to set . Off: Channel Fix is set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Use...
... control all menus and press . Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable:On Channel Fix:Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Press v to the desired channel number and press . Channel Fix Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it . The TV will need to set . Off: Channel Fix is set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Use...
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... you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of a program. Use the V or v buttons to select from one of the picture from three closed captioning. Video Label Label connected equipment Allows you want to label and press . 2 Press the V or v buttons to highlight a label and press . 3 Press B to return to the Setup menu or press to exit. Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station...
... you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button. Use the V or v buttons to highlight one of a program. Use the V or v buttons to select from one of the picture from three closed captioning. Video Label Label connected equipment Allows you want to label and press . 2 Press the V or v buttons to highlight a label and press . 3 Press B to return to the Setup menu or press to exit. Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station...
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... the Setup menu (page 34) and no text is designed to work with your DVD player before you can 't connect the DVD player using Component Video" on and the timer LED is dirty ❏ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. I lost the parental control password ❏ In the password screen, enter the following the instructions in "Connecting a DVD Player using component video outputs (YPBPR...
... the Setup menu (page 34) and no text is designed to work with your DVD player before you can 't connect the DVD player using Component Video" on and the timer LED is dirty ❏ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. I lost the parental control password ❏ In the password screen, enter the following the instructions in "Connecting a DVD Player using component video outputs (YPBPR...
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... panel controls to rule out station trouble. ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6). ❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Check the Cable setting in . ❏ If a red light flashes on the front of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Other Information Video Problem No picture, no sound...
... panel controls to rule out station trouble. ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 6). ❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 22). ❏ Check the Cable setting in . ❏ If a red light flashes on the front of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Other Information Video Problem No picture, no sound...
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Channels Problem Possible Remedies I cannot receive ❏ higher number ❏ channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure Cable is located on the rear of this manual. Please have volume level controls. The number is set to On in the Channel menu (page 25). ❏ Perform Auto Program to factory settings (see if your TV and on the front cover of your cable box remote has a volume control. Perform Auto Program to Off in the memory (page 17). Cable stations...
Channels Problem Possible Remedies I cannot receive ❏ higher number ❏ channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure Cable is located on the rear of this manual. Please have volume level controls. The number is set to On in the Channel menu (page 25). ❏ Perform Auto Program to factory settings (see if your TV and on the front cover of your cable box remote has a volume control. Perform Auto Program to Off in the memory (page 17). Cable stations...
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Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs/outputs Optional accessories KV-32FS120 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-36FS120 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF FD Trinitron® tube 120V, 60 Hz 2 Size AA (R6) batteries 1 Remote Control RM-Y194 Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) 2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 S ...
Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs/outputs Optional accessories KV-32FS120 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-36FS120 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF FD Trinitron® tube 120V, 60 Hz 2 Size AA (R6) batteries 1 Remote Control RM-Y194 Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) 2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 S ...
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... 22 MTS Auto SAP 23 Mono 23 Stereo 23 P Parental Control 28 Picture 22 R Remote Control Description 3, 4 S Setting the Rating English Rating 32 French Rating 32 Movie Rating 30 SLEEP 4 TV Rating 30 U.S.A. Rating 32 Unrated 31 Sharpness 22 Speaker 24 Specifications 38 Steady Sound 23 T Tilt Correction 34 Timer 1 and Timer 2 33 Treble 23 Troubleshooting 35 TV Features 1 TV Front Panel 2 TV Rear Panel 5 V Video Label 34...
... 22 MTS Auto SAP 23 Mono 23 Stereo 23 P Parental Control 28 Picture 22 R Remote Control Description 3, 4 S Setting the Rating English Rating 32 French Rating 32 Movie Rating 30 SLEEP 4 TV Rating 30 U.S.A. Rating 32 Unrated 31 Sharpness 22 Speaker 24 Specifications 38 Steady Sound 23 T Tilt Correction 34 Timer 1 and Timer 2 33 Treble 23 Troubleshooting 35 TV Features 1 TV Front Panel 2 TV Rear Panel 5 V Video Label 34...
Warranty Card
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... damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in the United States. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY...
... damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in the United States. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY...
Marketing Specifications
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... accuracy, wide viewing angles, outstanding contrast, and corner-to -corner, is the basis of Sony's awardwinning line of visually flat televisions. KV-36FS120 36" FD Trinitron® WEGA® TV Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube Digital Comb Filter 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr - 480i) Clear Edge VM™ Wideband Velocity Modulation Audio Power (10W x 2) Audio Power (10W x 2) SRS® Audio Effect Steady Sound® Auto Volume Control with BBE Program Palette™...
... accuracy, wide viewing angles, outstanding contrast, and corner-to -corner, is the basis of Sony's awardwinning line of visually flat televisions. KV-36FS120 36" FD Trinitron® WEGA® TV Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube Digital Comb Filter 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr - 480i) Clear Edge VM™ Wideband Velocity Modulation Audio Power (10W x 2) Audio Power (10W x 2) SRS® Audio Effect Steady Sound® Auto Volume Control with BBE Program Palette™...
Marketing Specifications
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... owners. Sony, FD Trinitron, Speed Surf, Steady Sound, and WEGA are trademarks of Sony. Français Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes Info Banner: Yes Programmable Timer: 2 Event Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Caption Vision: On, Off, Program Clock: Yes Built-in AC Adaptor: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Screen Size: 36"1 Video Native Resolution: 480i Display Resolution: 480i Audio Speakers (Total): 2 Audio Power Output: 20W Total (10W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input...
... owners. Sony, FD Trinitron, Speed Surf, Steady Sound, and WEGA are trademarks of Sony. Français Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes Info Banner: Yes Programmable Timer: 2 Event Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Caption Vision: On, Off, Program Clock: Yes Built-in AC Adaptor: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Screen Size: 36"1 Video Native Resolution: 480i Display Resolution: 480i Audio Speakers (Total): 2 Audio Power Output: 20W Total (10W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input...