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4-102-732-21(1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Sony Corporation
4-102-732-21(1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Sony Corporation
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Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...39 Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode 40 Models KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 Models KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Creating a List of Favorite Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using Other ...Options 56 Viewing Blocked Programs 56 Using the Timer Menu 57 Using the Setup Menu 58 Other Information Overview ...61 Glossary ...62 Contacting Sony 63 Troubleshooting 63 Remote Control 63 Channels 64 Video 64 Audio 65 General 65 Specifications 66 Optional Accessories 67 Index ...69 SETUP SETUP ...
Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...39 Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode 40 Models KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 Models KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Creating a List of Favorite Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using Other ...Options 56 Viewing Blocked Programs 56 Using the Timer Menu 57 Using the Setup Menu 58 Other Information Overview ...61 Glossary ...62 Contacting Sony 63 Troubleshooting 63 Remote Control 63 Channels 64 Video 64 Audio 65 General 65 Specifications 66 Optional Accessories 67 Index ...69 SETUP SETUP ...
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..., highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. z For more details on your signal source properly. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When completed, the lowest numbered channel is finished, the Tilt Correction screen appears. 4 Press B b to correct any tilt of...
..., highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. z For more details on your signal source properly. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When completed, the lowest numbered channel is finished, the Tilt Correction screen appears. 4 Press B b to correct any tilt of...
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Also available in the Screen menu (page 50). KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to scan through channels. the channel changes after...through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Description Press once to exit from the Menu. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to select a channel; Press 0 - 9 to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom... provider. For details on page 45. For details, see page 41. SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details on using Screen Mode, see "Using the Menus" on using Screen Mode, see page 42.)...
Also available in the Screen menu (page 50). KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to scan through channels. the channel changes after...through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Description Press once to exit from the Menu. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to select a channel; Press 0 - 9 to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom... provider. For details on page 45. For details, see page 41. SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details on using Screen Mode, see "Using the Menus" on using Screen Mode, see page 42.)...
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... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to display the Menu. Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Switch the TV's input...
... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to display the Menu. Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Switch the TV's input...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode Models KV-30/34HS420 Only z You can also change the Screen Mode settings in 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings ...
SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode Models KV-30/34HS420 Only z You can also change the Screen Mode settings in 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings ...
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...Through Menus z Menus include navigation help text that appears at the bottom of the sound on your picture 46 settings. To Do This ... KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description... Page Allows you to make Screen 50 Mode adjustments and make adjustments to your TV. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Lets you set up your ...
...Through Menus z Menus include navigation help text that appears at the bottom of the sound on your picture 46 settings. To Do This ... KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description... Page Allows you to make Screen 50 Mode adjustments and make adjustments to your TV. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Lets you set up your ...
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For details, see page 64. SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 50 SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu KV-30/34HS420 Only To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Select Screen Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Vertical Center Vertical Size To change the Screen ...
For details, see page 64. SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 50 SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu KV-30/34HS420 Only To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Select Screen Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Vertical Center Vertical Size To change the Screen ...
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... Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Screen Mode: Normal Setup Menu for KV-27/32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info...
... Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Screen Mode: Normal Setup Menu for KV-27/32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info...
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.... This option is available only when the TV is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to height of the picture. SETUP Menus SETUP 59 You can do not have a DVD player connected...
.... This option is available only when the TV is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to height of the picture. SETUP Menus SETUP 59 You can do not have a DVD player connected...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of the following options, then press . Option Clock/Timers KV-30/34HS420 Only Description Select to set the clock and to program your TV to 720p or 1080i. Timer 1 and Timer 2 are saved.) 3 If you...Program Select to the Timer Menu after programming one of pressing b. z To return to set the current time (day, hour, and minute). Screen Mode KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to minimize the size of the "black bars" and increase the picture size...
SETUP SETUP SETUP z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of the following options, then press . Option Clock/Timers KV-30/34HS420 Only Description Select to set the clock and to program your TV to 720p or 1080i. Timer 1 and Timer 2 are saved.) 3 If you...Program Select to the Timer Menu after programming one of pressing b. z To return to set the current time (day, hour, and minute). Screen Mode KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to minimize the size of the "black bars" and increase the picture size...
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KV-27/32/36HS420 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio SETUP SETUP SETUP component video Component video is sent through a single cable. A process that ... any HDMIequipped audio/video component, such as NTSC Color, the standard used to transmit TV and radio signals. Refers to the ratio between this TV. KV-30/34HS420 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; Composite video combines the color shade (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into two separate portions. Radio Frequency. Provides 480 lines...
KV-27/32/36HS420 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio SETUP SETUP SETUP component video Component video is sent through a single cable. A process that ... any HDMIequipped audio/video component, such as NTSC Color, the standard used to transmit TV and radio signals. Refers to the ratio between this TV. KV-30/34HS420 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; Composite video combines the color shade (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into two separate portions. Radio Frequency. Provides 480 lines...
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... the Video Menu (see page 46). appear on , and a red light keeps flashing, your KV-27/32/36HS420 Only DVD player, select On to manually turn off this feature, set to On in the Channel... as cars, neon signs, or hair- For more details, check the documentation that came with theatrical KV-30/34HS420 Only releases). No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 46)....Info 64 it could be station trouble. dryers. For details, see page 59. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup Menu and no ...
... the Video Menu (see page 46). appear on , and a red light keeps flashing, your KV-27/32/36HS420 Only DVD player, select On to manually turn off this feature, set to On in the Channel... as cars, neon signs, or hair- For more details, check the documentation that came with theatrical KV-30/34HS420 Only releases). No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 46)....Info 64 it could be station trouble. dryers. For details, see page 59. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup Menu and no ...
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... Visible Screen Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Actual CRT Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Speaker Output FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 27 in (685.8 mm) 30 in...(812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 29 in (736.6 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38 in (965.2 mm... total (1 on front panel) 2 (Y, PB, PR) 1 1 Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 10W x 2 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,...
... Visible Screen Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Actual CRT Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Speaker Output FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 27 in (685.8 mm) 30 in...(812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 29 in (736.6 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38 in (965.2 mm... total (1 on front panel) 2 (Y, PB, PR) 1 1 Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 10W x 2 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,...
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...35 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in) KV-34HS420 994 x 654 x 604 mm (39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in) KV-36HS420 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm (39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in) KV-27HS420 50.2 Kg (111 lbs) KV-30HS420 68 Kg (150 lbs) KV-32HS420 74.8 Kg (165 lbs) KV-34HS420 88 Kg (194 lbs) KV-36HS420 104.3 Kg (230.0 lbs) In Use 240... to change without notice. Optional Accessories Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video For KV-27HS420 For KV-30HS420 For KV-32HS420 For KV-34HS420 For KV-36HS420 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-27HX1 SU-30HX1 SU...
...35 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in) KV-34HS420 994 x 654 x 604 mm (39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in) KV-36HS420 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm (39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in) KV-27HS420 50.2 Kg (111 lbs) KV-30HS420 68 Kg (150 lbs) KV-32HS420 74.8 Kg (165 lbs) KV-34HS420 88 Kg (194 lbs) KV-36HS420 104.3 Kg (230.0 lbs) In Use 240... to change without notice. Optional Accessories Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video For KV-27HS420 For KV-30HS420 For KV-32HS420 For KV-34HS420 For KV-36HS420 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-27HX1 SU-30HX1 SU...