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... 5 Satellite Connections 7 DVD Player Connections 8 Additional Connections 9 Using Special Sony Features 11 Basic Set Up Inserting Batteries 13 Using the Remote Control Move & Select Buttons 13 Front Panel Menu Control 13 Using your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically 14 Watching the ...UP Menu 25 Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu ..... 26 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Menu 30 Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control .......... 32 Operating a Cable Box or SAT Receiver Programming the Remote Control .......... 34 Troubleshooting 35 Specifications 36 Index 38
... 5 Satellite Connections 7 DVD Player Connections 8 Additional Connections 9 Using Special Sony Features 11 Basic Set Up Inserting Batteries 13 Using the Remote Control Move & Select Buttons 13 Front Panel Menu Control 13 Using your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically 14 Watching the ...UP Menu 25 Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu ..... 26 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Menu 30 Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control .......... 32 Operating a Cable Box or SAT Receiver Programming the Remote Control .......... 34 Troubleshooting 35 Specifications 36 Index 38
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...button MDP (pages Pink DVD Player operation buttons 32, 33) For a detailed explanation of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to know the buttons on the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on page 15. Keep this flap unfolded and use this... CH REC TITLE DVD MENU MTS/SAP AUDIO FREEZE CH + POSITION TV/VIDEO CH - Remote Control In the instructions that follow, we will be highlighted with bold text. e.g. All references to buttons on your remote control. TV/VIDEO (page 16) ANT (page 16) Button color Black Press to select the...
...button MDP (pages Pink DVD Player operation buttons 32, 33) For a detailed explanation of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to know the buttons on the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on page 15. Keep this flap unfolded and use this... CH REC TITLE DVD MENU MTS/SAP AUDIO FREEZE CH + POSITION TV/VIDEO CH - Remote Control In the instructions that follow, we will be highlighted with bold text. e.g. All references to buttons on your remote control. TV/VIDEO (page 16) ANT (page 16) Button color Black Press to select the...
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... Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of imprints are the result of the FCC rules. MODELS: KV-32XBR250, 36XBR250 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on the screen for ... is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for Important Safety Information and Remote Control Illustration Owners Record The model and serial numbers are designed to correct the interference by one or more of the following ...
... Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of imprints are the result of the FCC rules. MODELS: KV-32XBR250, 36XBR250 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on the screen for ... is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for Important Safety Information and Remote Control Illustration Owners Record The model and serial numbers are designed to correct the interference by one or more of the following ...
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... inputs, for high quality image • Dual tuner PIP, which allow you for models KV-32XBR250 and KV-36XBR250. Doing so could cause damage to remove the cord from these hooks. This manual is ... to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. • The AC power cord is for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. It shows how to connect to your antenna or cable, and connect ...you review the contents before operating it checked by qualified personnel before you begin to use your remote control. 4 Using your Menus This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust ...
... inputs, for high quality image • Dual tuner PIP, which allow you for models KV-32XBR250 and KV-36XBR250. Doing so could cause damage to remove the cord from these hooks. This manual is ... to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. • The AC power cord is for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. It shows how to connect to your antenna or cable, and connect ...you review the contents before operating it checked by qualified personnel before you begin to use your remote control. 4 Using your Menus This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust ...
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... receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to cable or an antenna The connection you choose will depend on the remote control. A • VHFonly or • VHF/UHF or • Cable You can detach the cord from this set up convenient. still other homes may find this...
... receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to cable or an antenna The connection you choose will depend on the remote control. A • VHFonly or • VHF/UHF or • Cable You can detach the cord from this set up convenient. still other homes may find this...
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...AUX input and would like to view all channel selection through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable...the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. Notes • Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box, (see page 34). • When using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 26)....
...AUX input and would like to view all channel selection through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable...the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. Notes • Your Sony remote control can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box, (see page 34). • When using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 26)....
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... VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 7 Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow you to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Satellite Connections Connecting a satellite receiver 1 Connect the cable...IN OUT AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on ...
... VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 7 Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow you to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Satellite Connections Connecting a satellite receiver 1 Connect the cable...IN OUT AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on ...
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To enjoy this feature, set your TV. The widescreen source will be automatically detected and displayed with one remote control. Using Special Sony Features Using the CONTROL S feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other equipment, (see page 34). Using a CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on widescreen sources, including selected DVDs. Tip z You can also program your...
To enjoy this feature, set your TV. The widescreen source will be automatically detected and displayed with one remote control. Using Special Sony Features Using the CONTROL S feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other equipment, (see page 34). Using a CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on widescreen sources, including selected DVDs. Tip z You can also program your...
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...buttons, (V,v) move in the corresponding direction. Notes • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will cause the cursor to move the on -screen cursor. Pressing down , left, or right on -screen menus. Pressing up the on..., or placing it in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. MENU 13 The supplied remote control has a joystick which allows for movement of the joystick ( ) will bring up , down on the center of the on -screen ...
...buttons, (V,v) move in the corresponding direction. Notes • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will cause the cursor to move the on -screen cursor. Pressing down , left, or right on -screen menus. Pressing up the on..., or placing it in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. MENU 13 The supplied remote control has a joystick which allows for movement of the joystick ( ) will bring up , down on the center of the on -screen ...
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... TV. Tip z To reset your TV. The TV will want to run AUTO PROGRAM or press CH - Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote control, press the POWER button on your TV to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. Using Your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically...
... TV. Tip z To reset your TV. The TV will want to run AUTO PROGRAM or press CH - Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote control, press the POWER button on your TV to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. Using Your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically...
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...off in an on-screen menu. 15 Press 0-9 to turn connected equipment on and off the sound. REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations POWER Press when ... want to select a channel, the channel will change after 2 seconds, or you want to control connected equipment with the 0-9 keys. Watching the TV The following chart explains more advanced buttons on your remote control). 0-9 PICTURE MODE Use for direct channel selection. VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION Press when ...
...off in an on-screen menu. 15 Press 0-9 to turn connected equipment on and off the sound. REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations POWER Press when ... want to select a channel, the channel will change after 2 seconds, or you want to control connected equipment with the 0-9 keys. Watching the TV The following chart explains more advanced buttons on your remote control). 0-9 PICTURE MODE Use for direct channel selection. VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION Press when ...
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Using Picture-in the window picture. PIP Picture-in-Picture (PIP) allows you can control PIP with the window picture. A will appear to watch two channels simultaneously, one in the large main window and another in the window ...indicate which picture is receiving sound. Press again to freeze the window picture. FREEZE Press to restore the picture. REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART TV/VIDEO UsetheYellowLabeledButtonsforPIPOperations Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO ...
Using Picture-in the window picture. PIP Picture-in-Picture (PIP) allows you can control PIP with the window picture. A will appear to watch two channels simultaneously, one in the large main window and another in the window ...indicate which picture is receiving sound. Press again to freeze the window picture. FREEZE Press to restore the picture. REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART TV/VIDEO UsetheYellowLabeledButtonsforPIPOperations Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO ...
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.../ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit MENU Options for your selection and press . The main menu appears. SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU 4 Press V or v to move...or v to move to the main menu. SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU Tip z Pressing MENU on the remote control will be highlighted. 5 Press V or v to make your selection will ...
.../ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit MENU Options for your selection and press . The main menu appears. SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU 4 Press V or v to move...or v to move to the main menu. SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION: 0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU Tip z Pressing MENU on the remote control will be highlighted. 5 Press V or v to make your selection will ...
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... AUDIO menu: Display Highlight Select MENU Tips z • Press to cycle through your AUTO VOLUME options. • Press MTS/SAP on your remote control to cycle through your TV. ON: Select to reduce noise in stereo. MONO: Select to stabilize the volume. Adjust left or right to emphasize... left and right speaker balance. Adjust left or right to control the TV's volume through a connected stereo. 23 FIXED: Adjust the TV volume through a stereo Adjust left or right to decrease or increase ...
... AUDIO menu: Display Highlight Select MENU Tips z • Press to cycle through your AUTO VOLUME options. • Press MTS/SAP on your remote control to cycle through your TV. ON: Select to reduce noise in stereo. MONO: Select to stabilize the volume. Adjust left or right to emphasize... left and right speaker balance. Adjust left or right to control the TV's volume through a connected stereo. 23 FIXED: Adjust the TV volume through a stereo Adjust left or right to decrease or increase ...
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...0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU To select the SET UP Display Highlight menu: Select MENU CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL Label connected equipment for easy recognition CAPTION VISION Closed Captioning and channel information LANGUAGE TILT CORRECTION DEMO The CHANNEL SET ... window open: 1 Press V or v to block shows based on their rating. (see page 26) The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several options for most programs). NOTE: To activate CAPTION VISION, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control until "CC1" appears on -screen menus. 25
...0 DEMO B MENU Move Select Exit MENU To select the SET UP Display Highlight menu: Select MENU CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL Label connected equipment for easy recognition CAPTION VISION Closed Captioning and channel information LANGUAGE TILT CORRECTION DEMO The CHANNEL SET ... window open: 1 Press V or v to block shows based on their rating. (see page 26) The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several options for most programs). NOTE: To activate CAPTION VISION, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control until "CC1" appears on -screen menus. 25
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...Press the AUX button to program all receivable channels. 26 Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for the AUX input. CHANNEL FIX Useful when you cycle through a cable box. VIDEO: Select from available video inputs when you have a... CHANNEL FIX options: 2-6: Select when you want to program your favorite channels as you have video equipment connected (e.g. MANUAL: Select to control all menus and press , your FAVORITE CHANNEL options will need to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your TV fixed to watch, and press...
...Press the AUX button to program all receivable channels. 26 Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for the AUX input. CHANNEL FIX Useful when you cycle through a cable box. VIDEO: Select from available video inputs when you have a... CHANNEL FIX options: 2-6: Select when you want to program your favorite channels as you have video equipment connected (e.g. MANUAL: Select to control all menus and press , your FAVORITE CHANNEL options will need to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your TV fixed to watch, and press...
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...TV-14, 14+, 13 ans+ (Canadian models only). To view a blocked program: Press ENTER on the remote control, then use one of the rating systems available. YOUTH: TV-PG, PG (U.S. PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL LOCK: ON RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU Move Select Exit MENU Note Entering your PARENTAL... CHANGE PASSWORD press . 2 Use the 0-9 buttons to create a new password, enter again to confirm. To reset your password, see page 36. 31 PARENTAL LOCK Turns ratings on/off current ratings. In the event that you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents...
...TV-14, 14+, 13 ans+ (Canadian models only). To view a blocked program: Press ENTER on the remote control, then use one of the rating systems available. YOUTH: TV-PG, PG (U.S. PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL LOCK: ON RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU Move Select Exit MENU Note Entering your PARENTAL... CHANGE PASSWORD press . 2 Use the 0-9 buttons to create a new password, enter again to confirm. To reset your password, see page 36. 31 PARENTAL LOCK Turns ratings on/off current ratings. In the event that you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents...
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... record To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause To scan To change input mode Buttons on the remote control Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press (. Press ( and r simultaneously. Press ). To resume normal playback, press again or press (. ...Shintom 315 Signature 2000 (M. Press P. Press 0. To resume normal playback, release the button. Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the...
... record To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause To scan To change input mode Buttons on the remote control Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press (. Press ( and r simultaneously. Press ). To resume normal playback, press again or press (. ...Shintom 315 Signature 2000 (M. Press P. Press 0. To resume normal playback, release the button. Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the...
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... DVD, MDP, or second VCR). Press P. To resume normal playback, press (. Press to display DVD menu. Use your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. Press ) or 0 during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. Press (. Press CH +/-. Tip z If you will not...Press CH +/-. 0-9 + ENTER. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. • When you can use it to program other video equipment (e.g. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) code numbers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba Code 751 753 752 755 754 Operating a DVD player To...
... DVD, MDP, or second VCR). Press P. To resume normal playback, press (. Press to display DVD menu. Use your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. Press ) or 0 during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. Press (. Press CH +/-. Tip z If you will not...Press CH +/-. 0-9 + ENTER. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. • When you can use it to program other video equipment (e.g. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) code numbers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba Code 751 753 752 755 754 Operating a DVD player To...
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...Sony General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 (preset code for your equipment. • If you enter a new code number, the code number you may revert to key in the manufacturer's code number from the following chart. 4 Press ENTER. Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Programming the Remote Control... number is erased. • In some rare cases, you previously entered at that were supplied with the supplied remote control. If the remote control doesn't work First, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment....
...Sony General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 (preset code for your equipment. • If you enter a new code number, the code number you may revert to key in the manufacturer's code number from the following chart. 4 Press ENTER. Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Programming the Remote Control... number is erased. • In some rare cases, you previously entered at that were supplied with the supplied remote control. If the remote control doesn't work First, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment....