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...USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the ...Sony Corporation. Note on the screen for proper grounding and, in the literature accompanying the appliance. Trademark Information WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are registered trademarks of the FCC rules. Wega, FD Trinitron,...
...USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the ...Sony Corporation. Note on the screen for proper grounding and, in the literature accompanying the appliance. Trademark Information WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are registered trademarks of the FCC rules. Wega, FD Trinitron,...
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... the set before cleaning or polishing it in the installation, use two or more people to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set . If you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during... the set . This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of TV. Turn off when it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric...
... the set before cleaning or polishing it in the installation, use two or more people to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set . If you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during... the set . This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of TV. Turn off when it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric...
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... A/V output jacks on page 63). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . When the timer is turned off. AUDIO - qa STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 VvBb 5 6 TV/VIDEO 7 -VOLUME + 8... on -screen cursor. Receives IR signals from the Menu. Press V v B b to select the on page 45. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment. Press to move the on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. When lit, indicates ...
... A/V output jacks on page 63). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . When the timer is turned off. AUDIO - qa STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 VvBb 5 6 TV/VIDEO 7 -VOLUME + 8... on -screen cursor. Receives IR signals from the Menu. Press V v B b to select the on page 45. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment. Press to move the on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. When lit, indicates ...
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... or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to Off. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to control...
... or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to Off. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to control...
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... v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you've connected your signal source properly. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 32 SETUP Setup Setting Up the ...Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. z For more details on the TV. For more details on using Tilt Correction and ...
... v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you've connected your signal source properly. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 32 SETUP Setup Setting Up the ...Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. z For more details on the TV. For more details on using Tilt Correction and ...
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...time. 6 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. Press to mute the sound. TV: Press to turn on pages 46-47. 7 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. TV: Press to ...Buttons qf FUNCTION Buttons qg TV/VIDEO Press to reset the settings to clear Favorite Channels (see "Using the Audio Menu" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to cycle through the available ...
...time. 6 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. Press to mute the sound. TV: Press to turn on pages 46-47. 7 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. TV: Press to ...Buttons qf FUNCTION Buttons qg TV/VIDEO Press to reset the settings to clear Favorite Channels (see "Using the Audio Menu" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to cycle through the available ...
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... Description Press once to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. For details on using Screen Mode, see page 41. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. For details on using...cursor. For details, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 SETUP Button qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; Press again to turn Display off. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CH button. Press again to...
... Description Press once to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. For details on using Screen Mode, see page 41. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. For details on using...cursor. For details, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 SETUP Button qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; Press again to turn Display off. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CH button. Press again to...
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...of step 4, or you must be reprogrammed. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote... control. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "...
...of step 4, or you must be reprogrammed. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote... control. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "...
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... Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of your TV. 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 ... Adjust the volume Press... VOL +/- Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page...
... Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of your TV. 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 ... Adjust the volume Press... VOL +/- Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page...
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Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on pages 37 to 38. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to ... Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the...
Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on pages 37 to 38. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to ... Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the...
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... 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD Turn on /off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD... VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ...
... 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD Turn on /off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD... VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ...
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... Sound, set to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Highlight 3. You can also change settings, press V v B b. Adjust to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is present, the TV remains in...
... Sound, set to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Highlight 3. You can also change settings, press V v B b. Adjust to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is present, the TV remains in...
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... is fixed. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the TV speakers. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Fixed The TV's speakers are..., but the volume output from your external audio system speakers. SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off and the volume output of the TV is set to Off. Off Select to adjust the volume through your audio system can be controlled ...
... is fixed. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the TV speakers. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Fixed The TV's speakers are..., but the volume output from your external audio system speakers. SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off and the volume output of the TV is set to Off. Off Select to adjust the volume through your audio system can be controlled ...
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... equipment to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Then press to select it. 2 Press V or v to exit the Menus. buttons. 1 Press V or v to the VHF/UHF...
... equipment to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Then press to select it. 2 Press V or v to exit the Menus. buttons. 1 Press V or v to the VHF/UHF...
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... up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on page 65. No programs are creating this is off. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you...
... up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on page 65. No programs are creating this is off. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you...
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...blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 17. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children...blocked programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense ...
...blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 17. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children...blocked programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense ...
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Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ ...Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US...
Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ ...Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US...
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...defaults. The Timer Menu includes the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to highlight one of the following options, then press . To set the Current Time. 1 Press V or v to the next ... programming Timer 1 or 2 in the minute field. Display menu 2. z To return to the next setting. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to the Timer Menu after programming...
...defaults. The Timer Menu includes the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to highlight one of the following options, then press . To set the Current Time. 1 Press V or v to the next ... programming Timer 1 or 2 in the minute field. Display menu 2. z To return to the next setting. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to the Timer Menu after programming...
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... MENU. Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On 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...CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to confirm the selection. Off Turns off Caption Vision. Select To change settings, press V v B b. SETUP SETUP Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: 1....
... MENU. Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On 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...CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to confirm the selection. Off Turns off Caption Vision. Select To change settings, press V v B b. SETUP SETUP Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: 1....
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...of choice. Select to display all on-screen Menus in your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to assign a label. Returns to Auto when you turn on screen. 1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you... tilt of the screen. 16:9 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 identify A/V equipment you connected to the picture. Allows you to make a vertical correction ...
...of choice. Select to display all on-screen Menus in your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to assign a label. Returns to Auto when you turn on screen. 1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you... tilt of the screen. 16:9 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 identify A/V equipment you connected to the picture. Allows you to make a vertical correction ...