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...can cause the imprint of the NEC that provides guidelines for model KV-36FV26 to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is left on the...4,748,669. and foreign patents pending. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of... Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The word "SRS" and the SRS symbol (z) are unable to which might damage the finish of this television receiver for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV...
...can cause the imprint of the NEC that provides guidelines for model KV-36FV26 to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is left on the...4,748,669. and foreign patents pending. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of... Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The word "SRS" and the SRS symbol (z) are unable to which might damage the finish of this television receiver for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV...
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... an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. If you are not sure of the type of any kind on the serial/model plate. Always turn the set . When the set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one way. Use a cloth lightly dampened with care. It is not to... The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are unable to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a bed, sofa, rug or other ), or with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the set , and to overturn. To...
... an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. If you are not sure of the type of any kind on the serial/model plate. Always turn the set . When the set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one way. Use a cloth lightly dampened with care. It is not to... The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are unable to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on a bed, sofa, rug or other ), or with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the set , and to overturn. To...
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..., near a heater, or where the humidity is high. button. Press ENTER for an extended period. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Here's an overview of the remote control, see... 2 3 DVD/MDP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET VOL MENU CH Move Select Joystick: (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Move Select Arrow buttons: (all video inputs. CH +/- on page 25. Turn the TV on and off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs...
..., near a heater, or where the humidity is high. button. Press ENTER for an extended period. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - Here's an overview of the remote control, see... 2 3 DVD/MDP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET VOL MENU CH Move Select Joystick: (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Move Select Arrow buttons: (all video inputs. CH +/- on page 25. Turn the TV on and off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs...
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... through your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ This connection applies to view all models except KV-36FS12. Cable VHF/UHF 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 service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to OFF and perform the Auto Program...
... through your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ This connection applies to view all models except KV-36FS12. Cable VHF/UHF 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 service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to OFF and perform the Auto Program...
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.... ✍ You can run Auto Program again by selecting it in the Channel menu, as described on . to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. z To reset your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box ...for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to factory settings, turn on . 18 Then, while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV...
.... ✍ You can run Auto Program again by selecting it in the Channel menu, as described on . to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. z To reset your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box ...for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to factory settings, turn on . 18 Then, while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV...
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...must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels simultaneously - Moves the location of the remote. Other PIP Functions On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with the window picture. 21 The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture. Cycles through available video ... the window picture. Freezes the window picture. Yellow Labeled Button or PIP * TV/VIDEO * AUDIO * CH +/* POSITION * FREEZE SWAP Description Turns on the inside panel of the window picture. Displaying Picture in Picture To display PIP: ❑ Press (or the button labeled PIP): Indicates ...
...must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels simultaneously - Moves the location of the remote. Other PIP Functions On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with the window picture. 21 The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture. Cycles through available video ... the window picture. Freezes the window picture. Yellow Labeled Button or PIP * TV/VIDEO * AUDIO * CH +/* POSITION * FREEZE SWAP Description Turns on the inside panel of the window picture. Displaying Picture in Picture To display PIP: ❑ Press (or the button labeled PIP): Indicates ...
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... z For optimal sound reception, do not 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... turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to sudden or prolonged excessive volume, do ...
... z For optimal sound reception, do not 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... turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to sudden or prolonged excessive volume, do ...
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... the window picture. 24 i 6 2 Main picture audio Press again to switch the audio to the window picture. 6 i 2 Window picture audio 3 Press to the headphones automatically turns off when the TV is powered off the headphones. The audio to turn off . The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds.
... the window picture. 24 i 6 2 Main picture audio Press again to switch the audio to the window picture. 6 i 2 Window picture audio 3 Press to the headphones automatically turns off when the TV is powered off the headphones. The audio to turn off . The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds.
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...mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. (All models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.) ON Select to turn off Steady Sound.... in the Audio menu. SRS Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-32FS12 and 36FS16 only). Surround Select for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Selecting Audio Options z As a shortcut to decrease or increase lower-...
...mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. (All models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.) ON Select to turn off Steady Sound.... in the Audio menu. SRS Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for Surround sound (models KV-32FS12 and 36FS16 only). Surround Select for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). Selecting Audio Options z As a shortcut to decrease or increase lower-...
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Variable Sound output varies according to OFF. OFF Select to turn on the TV speakers. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to ... programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Stereo Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.) ON Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a separate audio system.
Variable Sound output varies according to OFF. OFF Select to turn on the TV speakers. Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver's remote control to ... programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Stereo Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.) ON Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a separate audio system.
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... entering it again. ✍ You need this password for details. The Parent Menu includes the following options. For changing your password. 30 Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to their content and rating levels. Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you lose your...
... entering it again. ✍ You need this password for details. The Parent Menu includes the following options. For changing your password. 30 Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on the remote control to their content and rating levels. Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you lose your...
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To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For ...+ Not recommended for details. C8 Children 8 years and older. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program. This temporarily switches off the TV. Option English Rating French Rating...
To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For ...+ Not recommended for details. C8 Children 8 years and older. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program. This temporarily switches off the TV. Option English Rating French Rating...
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... select the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . The Timer Menu includes the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Daylight Savings Description Program Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings will be saved.) Set the current time. OFF Select in the spring to adjust the time at the end...
... select the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . The Timer Menu includes the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Daylight Savings Description Program Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings will be saved.) Set the current time. OFF Select in the spring to adjust the time at the end...
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... To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of the picture. OFF Turns off Caption Vision. Select from three closed caption modes (for most programs.) TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or...
... To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of the picture. OFF Turns off Caption Vision. Select from three closed caption modes (for most programs.) TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or...
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Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). OFF To turn off 16:9. ON To activate manually. z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35
Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). OFF To turn off 16:9. ON To activate manually. z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35
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...remote control that are located on /off . Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. Press repeatedly to restore the picture. Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on page 26. Press again to step through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ... or cable box. ANT z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. Changes the VHF...
...remote control that are located on /off . Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Sports. Press repeatedly to restore the picture. Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on page 26. Press again to step through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ... or cable box. ANT z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. Changes the VHF...
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... access to the factory default settings for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Used for the Video and Audio menus. Allows for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Pressing down on page 22. Arrows and Select (all models except... TV Button SLEEP * MTS/SAP DISPLAY JUMP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET MENU RM-Y170 is for movement of your satellite antenna. (Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only.) Turns on -screen cursor. PICTURE MODE CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP Other Information Description Press repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
... access to the factory default settings for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Used for the Video and Audio menus. Allows for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Pressing down on page 22. Arrows and Select (all models except... TV Button SLEEP * MTS/SAP DISPLAY JUMP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET MENU RM-Y170 is for movement of your satellite antenna. (Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only.) Turns on -screen cursor. PICTURE MODE CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP Other Information Description Press repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
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... the Remote Control The remote control is preset to the desired input). Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to operate Sony brand video equipment. Enter the three-digit code number. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ... control at that component. If it responds, you must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the correct code for your equipment with that setting is erased. ❑ In some rare cases, you remove the batteries to replace them one...
... the Remote Control The remote control is preset to the desired input). Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to operate Sony brand video equipment. Enter the three-digit code number. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ... control at that component. If it responds, you must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the correct code for your equipment with that setting is erased. ❑ In some rare cases, you remove the batteries to replace them one...
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...release to resume normal playback) TV/VTR Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) To Do This ... Turn on /off Change channels Record Press VTR/DVD (POWER) CH +/Except models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: N and z simultaneously. Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the... picture forward or backward Change input mode Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: z and (upper left) simultaneously. Press Turn on /off VTR/DVD (POWER) Play N Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Search the ...
...release to resume normal playback) TV/VTR Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) To Do This ... Turn on /off Change channels Record Press VTR/DVD (POWER) CH +/Except models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: N and z simultaneously. Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the... picture forward or backward Change input mode Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: z and (upper left) simultaneously. Press Turn on /off VTR/DVD (POWER) Play N Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Search the ...
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...Select item Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/JUMP TV/SAT DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Joystick or arrows button To Do This ... Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/JUMP 45 to step forward or...audio disc Step through different chapters of a video disc CH+ to step backward Display the Title menu TITLE (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Display the DVD menu DVD MENU (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Select tracks directly 0-9 buttons Display the menu (Setup) MENU To Do This ... Other ...
...Select item Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/JUMP TV/SAT DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Joystick or arrows button To Do This ... Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/JUMP 45 to step forward or...audio disc Step through different chapters of a video disc CH+ to step backward Display the Title menu TITLE (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Display the DVD menu DVD MENU (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only) Select tracks directly 0-9 buttons Display the menu (Setup) MENU To Do This ... Other ...