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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 ...Using the Parent 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...
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 ...Using the Parent 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...
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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. Topic Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control Page 2 3 1
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... be used for immediate selection. MENU For details, see "Using the Remote Control" on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ Remove the batteries to toggle through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 on page 40. VOL MENU CH RESET VTR ... down the CH+ or CH- For a complete description of the buttons on the remote control you anticipate that the remote control will probably use most often. CH +/- Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + ...
... be used for immediate selection. MENU For details, see "Using the Remote Control" on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ Remove the batteries to toggle through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 on page 40. VOL MENU CH RESET VTR ... down the CH+ or CH- For a complete description of the buttons on the remote control you anticipate that the remote control will probably use most often. CH +/- Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + ...
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...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 provider does not feature local... channels, you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the ... TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all models except KV-36FS12.
...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 provider does not feature local... channels, you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the ... TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all models except KV-36FS12.
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... using Favorite Channel or PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. When using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box (see page 29). 8 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 the AUX and normal (CATV) input you can be programmed to all models except...
... using Favorite Channel or PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. When using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box (see page 29). 8 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 the AUX and normal (CATV) input you can be programmed to all models except...
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... and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 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. If you connect two VCRs...
... and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 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. If you connect two VCRs...
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... jack to set up your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. The first time you need to run Auto Setup to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. z To reset your TV, you turn the TV...
... jack to set up your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. The first time you need to run Auto Setup to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. z To reset your TV, you turn the TV...
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Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in ... set the 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 . The i icon and channel number are not in the television, press to the sound from your head. i 6 2 Turn...
Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in ... set the 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 . The i icon and channel number are not in the television, press to the sound from your head. i 6 2 Turn...
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...You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Sharpens picture definition to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the... remote control when in the Video menu. Select from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Selecting Video Options z ...
...You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Sharpens picture definition to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the... remote control when in the Video menu. Select from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Selecting Video Options z ...
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..., use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect Description Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. SRS Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-32FS12 and 36FS16 only). Adjust to decrease or...
..., use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect Description Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. SRS Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-32FS12 and 36FS16 only). Adjust to decrease or...
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Variable Sound output varies according to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to OFF. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to the TV settings. Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received... Sound output 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...
Variable Sound output varies according to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to OFF. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to the TV settings. Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received... Sound output 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...
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...and use Favorite Channel, see page 8). satellite receiver) and you are receiving cable channels with the 0-9 buttons. Channel Skip/Add Select to control all receivable channels. Press the ANT button to it. Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select .... you have video equipment connected (e.g. To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to be skipped ...
...and use Favorite Channel, see page 8). satellite receiver) and you are receiving cable channels with the 0-9 buttons. Channel Skip/Add Select to control all receivable channels. Press the ANT button to it. Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select .... you have video equipment connected (e.g. To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to be skipped ...
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... rating levels. To set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-14, PG-13 ❏ Canada: 14+, 13 ans+ Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings, select Custom. Child... select a rating system Change Password Description OFF Parental lock is off. The Parent Menu includes the following options. Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password. 30
... rating levels. To set ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-14, PG-13 ❏ Canada: 14+, 13 ans+ Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings, select Custom. Child... select a rating system Change Password Description OFF Parental lock is off. The Parent Menu includes the following options. Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password. 30
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... settings will be saved.) Set the current time. Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the fall to adjust the time during Daylight Saving Time.
... settings will be saved.) Set the current time. Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the fall to adjust the time during Daylight Saving Time.
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... settings. dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16 only). Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only).... Surround Select for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Select to return to the advanced menus. 36...
... settings. dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16 only). Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only).... Surround Select for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Select to return to the advanced menus. 36...
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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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TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus. Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control.
TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus. Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control.
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...MONO)/R or video component. S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of the TV. S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other S VIDEO equipped video component. A third video input (VIDEO 2) is located on the ...KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Lets you record the program you can switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box), and normal cable channels (CATV). VHF/UHF Connects to your TV as a monitor for tape to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled ...
...MONO)/R or video component. S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of the TV. S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other S VIDEO equipped video component. A third video input (VIDEO 2) is located on the ...KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Lets you record the program you can switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box), and normal cable channels (CATV). VHF/UHF Connects to your TV as a monitor for tape to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled ...
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... (highlighted here) are for use with a DVD player, MDP, or VTR (VCR). RM-Y171 is for use with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. Activates the remote control for model KV-32FS12 only. Press repeatedly to step through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4. Changes the channel in...
... (highlighted here) are for use with a DVD player, MDP, or VTR (VCR). RM-Y171 is for use with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. Activates the remote control for model KV-32FS12 only. Press repeatedly to step through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4. Changes the channel in...
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... Turns on page 27. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). Use to switch control for programming the remote control to jump back and forth between the TV and SAT (satellite...) inputs when in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono (see page 42). 41 Press to operate non-Sony...
... Turns on page 27. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). Use to switch control for programming the remote control to jump back and forth between the TV and SAT (satellite...) inputs when in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono (see page 42). 41 Press to operate non-Sony...