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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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Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on -screen functions Use This Button TV (POWER) 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to toggle through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 Avoid dropping it, getting it wet... VTR 1 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. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) ...
Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on -screen functions Use This Button TV (POWER) 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to toggle through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 Avoid dropping it, getting it wet... VTR 1 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. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) ...
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CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ This connection applies to ... (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 to all channels. Installing the TV Cable... the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to view all models except KV-36FS12.
CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ This connection applies to ... (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 to all channels. Installing the TV Cable... the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to view all models except KV-36FS12.
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... cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to switch between these inputs. ✍ If you ...are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. z Pressing ANT switches between...
... cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to switch between these inputs. ✍ If you ...are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. z Pressing ANT switches between...
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Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video ... of this manual. 2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the VCR intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button...
Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video ... of this manual. 2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the VCR intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button...
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... with your other Sony equipment with one remote control. To control your TV's remote control, use a cable box for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to factory settings, turn on the TV. z To reset your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for all models except KV-36FS12 and...
... with your other Sony equipment with one remote control. To control your TV's remote control, use a cable box for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to factory settings, turn on the TV. z To reset your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for all models except KV-36FS12 and...
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...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 . Infrared sensors Infrared transmitter ✍ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to the ... headphones. The i icon and channel number are not in the television, press to the sound from your head. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Using the Headphones Using the Features 1 Press .
...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 . Infrared sensors Infrared transmitter ✍ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to the ... headphones. The i icon and channel number are not in the television, press to the sound from your head. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are displayed. Using the Headphones Using the Features 1 Press .
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...picture contrast and soften the color. Selecting Video Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control when in the Video menu. Movie Select to display a vivid, bright picture. ✍ 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 brighten or darken the picture. Sports Select to display a softer picture. Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge....
...picture contrast and soften the color. Selecting Video Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control when in the Video menu. Movie Select to display a vivid, bright picture. ✍ 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 brighten or darken the picture. Sports Select to display a softer picture. Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge....
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...Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. (All models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.) ON Select to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). OFF Normal stereo or mono reception.... 27 OFF Select to using the menus, use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu....
...Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. (All models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.) ON Select to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only). OFF Normal stereo or mono reception.... 27 OFF Select to using the menus, use the button on the remote control when in the Audio menu....
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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 to reduce noise ... is present, the TV remains in stereo. Variable Sound output varies according to adjust the volume. 28 Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver...
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 to reduce noise ... is present, the TV remains in stereo. Variable Sound output varies according to adjust the volume. 28 Useful when you want to use the TV's remote control to adjust the output through your audio receiver...
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... z Channels that you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Select to it. To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. buttons. Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Channel Label...station call letters. 29 Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to alternate between. Press the ANT button to the AUX input (see page ...
... z Channels that you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Select to it. To use the cable box or satellite receiver's remote control for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. buttons. Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Channel Label...station call letters. 29 Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to alternate between. Press the ANT button to the AUX input (see page ...
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... it again. ✍ You need this password for details. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on the remote control to help simplify the rating selection. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G Youth Maximum ratings permitted...ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. No programs are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you lose your password. 30 Using the Parent Menu z If...
... it again. ✍ You need this password for details. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see "Lost password" on the remote control to help simplify the rating selection. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G Youth Maximum ratings permitted...ratings manually. ❏ US: See page 31 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 32 for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. No programs are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you lose your password. 30 Using the Parent Menu z If...
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Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the fall to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings will be saved.) Set the current time. The Timer Menu includes the following ...
Using the Menus Selecting Timer Options To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the fall to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings will be saved.) Set the current time. The Timer Menu includes the following ...
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...sound for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16 only). Select to return to cycle through available audio settings. Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to the advanced menus. 36 The Basic Menu includes the ...following options: Option Picture Caption Vision Effect Advanced Menu Description Adjust the picture contrast. Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only).
...sound for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16 only). Select to return to cycle through available audio settings. Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to the advanced menus. 36 The Basic Menu includes the ...following options: Option Picture Caption Vision Effect Advanced Menu Description Adjust the picture contrast. Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only).
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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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Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.
Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.
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...editing. 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 ...)/R or video component. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you 're... watching to a VCR. You can use your TV to switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the front panel of your cable provider does not feature local channels. AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to other Sony infrared-controlled...
...editing. 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 ...)/R or video component. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you 're... watching to a VCR. You can use your TV to switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the front panel of your cable provider does not feature local channels. AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to other Sony infrared-controlled...
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... z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on model KV-36FS12. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with asterisks (*) are not available on page 21. Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on /off . Activates the remote control for use with the window picture. Press again...buttons (highlighted here) are located on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for use with a satellite receiver or cable box. Activates the remote control for use with the TV. Cycles through the available video...
... z Picture-in Picture (PIP)" on model KV-36FS12. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with asterisks (*) are not available on page 21. Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on /off . Activates the remote control for use with the window picture. Press again...buttons (highlighted here) are located on and off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for use with a satellite receiver or cable box. Activates the remote control for use with the TV. Cycles through the available video...
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.../off . Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details, see "Using Wireless Headphones" on page 42. (Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Used for movement of the joystick selects the item. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. Displays the ...or 90) that was selected. Pressing down on page 27. You can program one video source for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Allows for programming the remote control to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to ...
.../off . Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details, see "Using Wireless Headphones" on page 42. (Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Used for movement of the joystick selects the item. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 22. Displays the ...or 90) that was selected. Pressing down on page 27. You can program one video source for models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Allows for programming the remote control to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to ...