Warranty Card
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...: Parts and labor for removal and installation is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. Proof...
...: Parts and labor for removal and installation is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. Proof...
Operating Instructions
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... interference will be determined by cable companies for models KV-36FS13 and KV-36FS17. ENERGY STAR® is for the use strong solvents such as practical. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. These types of imprints are not covered...
... interference will be determined by cable companies for models KV-36FS13 and KV-36FS17. ENERGY STAR® is for the use strong solvents such as practical. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. These types of imprints are not covered...
Operating Instructions
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... the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. Never spill liquid of the set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Installation Attachments Do not use and servicing of any kind into the...
... the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. Never spill liquid of the set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Installation Attachments Do not use and servicing of any kind into the...
Operating Instructions
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... time, unplug it can come in a picture tube implosion. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as the original parts. When the set reaches the end of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is installed...
... time, unplug it can come in a picture tube implosion. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as the original parts. When the set reaches the end of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is installed...
Operating Instructions
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... the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 Using the Features Overview 29 Using Favorite Channels 30 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only 31 Installing the TV Overview 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12 Connecting a VCR and Cable 16 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only 17 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...22 Connecting an Audio Receiver 24 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video...
... the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 Using the Features Overview 29 Using Favorite Channels 30 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only 31 Installing the TV Overview 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12 Connecting a VCR and Cable 16 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only 17 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...22 Connecting an Audio Receiver 24 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video...
Operating Instructions
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..., clear picture from the flat picture tube. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in Picture (PIP): Allows you to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for DVD player connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Input: Provides a high-quality image for widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs. ❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens picture definition. ❑ Parental Control...
..., clear picture from the flat picture tube. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in Picture (PIP): Allows you to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for DVD player connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Input: Provides a high-quality image for widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs. ❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens picture definition. ❑ Parental Control...
Operating Instructions
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Descriptions The POWER button on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment. 4 Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 36. Turn on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the remote control and the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; CODE SET qa POWER buttons (GREEN) Description Mutes the sound. Press repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears. For...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Descriptions The POWER button on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment. 4 Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 36. Turn on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the remote control and the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; CODE SET qa POWER buttons (GREEN) Description Mutes the sound. Press repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears. For...
Operating Instructions
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... FD Trinitron Wega Button qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf DISPLAY qg MTS/SAP qh 0 - 9 and ENTER qj GUIDE qk Description Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to turn Display off. Press again to operate. For details, see "To set ) and channel number. CH +/- Displays the program guide of your TV's video inputs. Arrows and Select. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program...
... FD Trinitron Wega Button qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf DISPLAY qg MTS/SAP qh 0 - 9 and ENTER qj GUIDE qk Description Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to turn Display off. Press again to operate. For details, see "To set ) and channel number. CH +/- Displays the program guide of your TV's video inputs. Arrows and Select. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program...
Operating Instructions
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... not work with the window picture. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Changes the channel in a menu to reset the settings to remain on page 50. 6 TV/VCR TV/VIDEO wa Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. Also available in the Video menu. Press again or press VOL + to operate non-Sony video equipment. Provides quick access for programming the remote control to...
... not work with the window picture. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Changes the channel in a menu to reset the settings to remain on page 50. 6 TV/VCR TV/VIDEO wa Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. Also available in the Video menu. Press again or press VOL + to operate non-Sony video equipment. Provides quick access for programming the remote control to...
Operating Instructions
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.../UHF input to select immediately. Arrows and Select. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to operate. MENU wa CH+/- For details on setting the time, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 45. For details, see "To set ) and channel number. Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to show which device the remote control is operating. Cycles through the video equipment connected to display...
.../UHF input to select immediately. Arrows and Select. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to operate. MENU wa CH+/- For details on setting the time, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 45. For details, see "To set ) and channel number. Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to show which device the remote control is operating. Cycles through the video equipment connected to display...
Operating Instructions
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... cord from this hook AC Power cord Do not remove the cord from its holder. Use caution when removing the AC plug from the hook 9 Gently slide the cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two lower hooks. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing 20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 22 Connecting an Audio Receiver 24 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video 25 Connectors Connecting a DVD Player...
... cord from this hook AC Power cord Do not remove the cord from its holder. Use caution when removing the AC plug from the hook 9 Gently slide the cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two lower hooks. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing 20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 22 Connecting an Audio Receiver 24 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video 25 Connectors Connecting a DVD Player...
Operating Instructions
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...). Installing the TV Cable and Antenna (KV-36FS17 only) If your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but you may find this setup you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using the CATV cable 1 Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote control. (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects antenna mode; If you turn...
...). Installing the TV Cable and Antenna (KV-36FS17 only) If your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but you may find this setup you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using the CATV cable 1 Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote control. (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects antenna mode; If you turn...
Operating Instructions
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Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. TV CATV Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 16 Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the...
Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. TV CATV Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 16 Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the...
Operating Instructions
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... to set up your channels. If you do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 40). ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use the channel buttons on for all channel selection. If you use a cable box for the first time after installing it. to factory settings 1 Turn the TV on. 2 Hold down the RESET button on the remote control. 3 Press and release the POWER button on...
... to set up your channels. If you do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 40). ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use the channel buttons on for all channel selection. If you use a cable box for the first time after installing it. to factory settings 1 Turn the TV on. 2 Hold down the RESET button on the remote control. 3 Press and release the POWER button on...
Operating Instructions
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... Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on the remote control to enter your four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password by entering it again. (The Parent menu options appear.) 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired setting. 7 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. The Parent menu includes the following options. To set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 43...
... Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on the remote control to enter your four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password by entering it again. (The Parent menu options appear.) 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired setting. 7 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. The Parent menu includes the following options. To set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 43...
Operating Instructions
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... outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Channel menu (see page 36). cable TV ❏ Check your TV does not turn itself off, then back on the TV. Remote control ❏ Batteries could be station trouble. Dark, poor or no sound need service. appear on , and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program...
... outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Channel menu (see page 36). cable TV ❏ Check your TV does not turn itself off, then back on the TV. Remote control ❏ Batteries could be station trouble. Dark, poor or no sound need service. appear on , and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program...
Operating Instructions
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... a black box on the screen The remote control will not show in the small window picture. ❏ Both may have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no window picture, or it . But if you need the cable box only part time (to unscramble premium channels), then you can use PIP when you are not using your VCR to change channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button. ❏...
... a black box on the screen The remote control will not show in the small window picture. ❏ Both may have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no window picture, or it . But if you need the cable box only part time (to unscramble premium channels), then you can use PIP when you are not using your VCR to change channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button. ❏...
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... Information Specifications All Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Component Video Input KV-36FS13, 36FS17 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17 AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control VMC...
... Information Specifications All Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Component Video Input KV-36FS13, 36FS17 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17 AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control VMC...
Operating Instructions
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... a PIP screen 31 Adding channels to 41 Removing channels from 41 Channel menu 35, 40 Channel Setup menu 40 Channel Skip/Add 41 channels creating labels 41 setting up 28 closed caption modes 46 Code Set Button 4, 6, 50 color temperature, adjusting 37 color, adjusting 36 Connecting: Audio Receiver 24 Cable or antenna 12-15 Cable box 13-15 Camcorder 27 DVD player 25, 26 Satellite receiver 21 VCR 16-20 VCR with satellite receiver 22 Contents of box 3 Controls and connections 10-11 Converter 14 D Demo, menus 47 Display button 5, 7 Display, turning off 5, 7 DVD player using...
... a PIP screen 31 Adding channels to 41 Removing channels from 41 Channel menu 35, 40 Channel Setup menu 40 Channel Skip/Add 41 channels creating labels 41 setting up 28 closed caption modes 46 Code Set Button 4, 6, 50 color temperature, adjusting 37 color, adjusting 36 Connecting: Audio Receiver 24 Cable or antenna 12-15 Cable box 13-15 Camcorder 27 DVD player 25, 26 Satellite receiver 21 VCR 16-20 VCR with satellite receiver 22 Contents of box 3 Controls and connections 10-11 Converter 14 D Demo, menus 47 Display button 5, 7 Display, turning off 5, 7 DVD player using...
Operating Instructions
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...video inputs 47 Languages 47 Locking programs 42 M Manufacturer's Codes 51 MDP, using with TV remote control 53 Menu button 5, 7 menus Audio 35, 38 Basic 35, 48 Channel 35, 40 Channel Setup 40 Parent 35, 42 Parental Control 42 Setup 35, 46 Timer 35, 45 Video 35, 36 MTS 5, 38 Muting 4, 6 P Parent menu 35, 42 parental control, described 2 password changing 42 picture contrast, adjusting 36 picture definition, adjusting 37 Picture in Picture (PIP), using 31 picture, adjusting 48 Picture Mode 4, 6 Picture size, adjusting in PIP 32 power cord, removing from holder 9 presetting channels 40 problems...
...video inputs 47 Languages 47 Locking programs 42 M Manufacturer's Codes 51 MDP, using with TV remote control 53 Menu button 5, 7 menus Audio 35, 38 Basic 35, 48 Channel 35, 40 Channel Setup 40 Parent 35, 42 Parental Control 42 Setup 35, 46 Timer 35, 45 Video 35, 36 MTS 5, 38 Muting 4, 6 P Parent menu 35, 42 parental control, described 2 password changing 42 picture contrast, adjusting 36 picture definition, adjusting 37 Picture in Picture (PIP), using 31 picture, adjusting 48 Picture Mode 4, 6 Picture size, adjusting in PIP 32 power cord, removing from holder 9 presetting channels 40 problems...