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.... NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with hooks. Licensed by your warranty because they are the result of misuse. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note on , the ...instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be determined by turning the equipment off and on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or ...
.... NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with hooks. Licensed by your warranty because they are the result of misuse. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note on , the ...instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be determined by turning the equipment off and on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or ...
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... may fall , causing serious injury. 2 If the plug should be operated only from the wall outlet before attempting to the operating instructions. Always turn the set from the type of TV. Cleaning Unplug the set off . Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use ...beyond their capacity, since this manual for the weather to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer or local power company. Turn off your TV and wait for future reference. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Never...
... may fall , causing serious injury. 2 If the plug should be operated only from the wall outlet before attempting to the operating instructions. Always turn the set from the type of TV. Cleaning Unplug the set off . Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use ...beyond their capacity, since this manual for the weather to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer or local power company. Turn off your TV and wait for future reference. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Never...
Operating Instructions
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... inputs. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on page 45. R 3 4 5 678 MENU.... When the timer is set . Press to scan through channels. Press to move the on your camcorder or other video equipment. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off . If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is...
... inputs. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on page 45. R 3 4 5 678 MENU.... When the timer is set . Press to scan through channels. Press to move the on your camcorder or other video equipment. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off . If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is...
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... red to red, white to the jack into which you connected the TV. 30 SETUP 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. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on...
... red to red, white to the jack into which you connected the TV. 30 SETUP 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. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on...
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For more details on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When finished, press . Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you turn itself off, then back on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. z For... The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you turn on the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 32 To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . The Auto Program screens appear ...
For more details on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When finished, press . Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you turn itself off, then back on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. z For... The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you turn on the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 32 To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . The Auto Program screens appear ...
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...TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with older Sony equipment. Also available in the Video Menu. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in ...Off appears. The TV alternates between two channels. Also available in the Video Menu. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. While the Sleep feature is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to turn off automatically. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 42). For details, see "...
...TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with older Sony equipment. Also available in the Video Menu. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in ...Off appears. The TV alternates between two channels. Also available in the Video Menu. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. While the Sleep feature is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to turn off automatically. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 42). For details, see "...
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...details, see "Using the Menus" on using Screen Mode, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to exit from the Menu. Also available in the Setup menu (page 60). SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP... SETUP 36 Press ENTER to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. KV-30/34HS420..., press and hold down either CH button. To scan quickly through channels. Press again to turn Display off.
...details, see "Using the Menus" on using Screen Mode, see page 42.) wa MENU ws CH +/- KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to exit from the Menu. Also available in the Setup menu (page 60). SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP... SETUP 36 Press ENTER to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. KV-30/34HS420..., press and hold down either CH button. To scan quickly through channels. Press again to turn Display off.
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...that corresponds with the supplied remote control. 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 ...
...that corresponds with the supplied remote control. 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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...0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- For details, see pages 33-38. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to display the Menu. Press DISPLAY again to display the channel number (and other connected equipment... TV. Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). 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 ... Mute the sound ...
...0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- For details, see pages 33-38. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to display the Menu. Press DISPLAY again to display the channel number (and other connected equipment... TV. Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). 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 ... Mute the sound ...
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...using tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite ...Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on /off ...
...using tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite ...Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on /off ...
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...CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ... SETUP ... step forward or CH- or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the cable box 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...
...CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ... SETUP ... step forward or CH- or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the cable box 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...
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... button on the remote control. To use Steady Sound, set to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. TruSurround Select for surround sound (for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
... button on the remote control. To use Steady Sound, set to TruSurround, Simulated, or WOW. TruSurround Select for surround sound (for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
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...This option can still be set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off , but the volume output from your external audio system speakers. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 ...SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system ...
...This option can still be set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off , but the volume output from your external audio system speakers. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 ...SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system ...
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... Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets 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. For details, see "Displaying a List of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the CH+/- On Select if...
... Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets 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. For details, see "Displaying a List of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the CH+/- On Select if...
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... by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. No programs are creating this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is...
... by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. No programs are creating this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is...
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... children under 17. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested for children under allowed. S Sexual situations. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of the Age-Based Rating. TV-Y7 Directed to...following types of programs may contain more intense violence. L Strong Language. When the TV is suggested . R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are linked to the level of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a...
... children under 17. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested for children under allowed. S Sexual situations. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of the Age-Based Rating. TV-Y7 Directed to...following types of programs may contain more intense violence. L Strong Language. When the TV is suggested . R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are linked to the level of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a...
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..." on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. G General programming. 8 ...Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. G General programming. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the...
..." on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. G General programming. 8 ...Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. G General programming. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. z To return to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. To set the timer, press b. 2 Press V ... day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Display menu 2. Select Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time To exit the Menu, press MENU. Off Select to turn on and off the Timer. (Your previous settings are not available to the next setting. Highlight 3. Press B to go back to the previous setting. 2 Press...
SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. z To return to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. To set the timer, press b. 2 Press V ... day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Display menu 2. Select Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time To exit the Menu, press MENU. Off Select to turn on and off the Timer. (Your previous settings are not available to the next setting. Highlight 3. Press B to go back to the previous setting. 2 Press...
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... program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Off Turns off Caption Vision. 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 KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options:...
... program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Off Turns off Caption Vision. 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 KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options:...
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...resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such 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 VIDEO 5 jack, you can ...select from your DVD player, select On to assign a label. Returns to Auto when you select Skip, your language of the displayed labels. Allows you want to manually turn...
...resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such 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 VIDEO 5 jack, you can ...select from your DVD player, select On to assign a label. Returns to Auto when you select Skip, your language of the displayed labels. Allows you want to manually turn...