Warranty Card
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... telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for removal and installation is determined to be presented to any part of purchase, labor for service assistance or resolution of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a service problem, or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty...
... telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for removal and installation is determined to be presented to any part of purchase, labor for service assistance or resolution of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a service problem, or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty...
Operating Instructions
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... private viewing of programs broadcast on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use of the general public may cause harmful interference with radio communications. These limits are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with your authority to operate this polarized plug...
... private viewing of programs broadcast on a circuit different from the broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use of the general public may cause harmful interference with radio communications. These limits are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with your authority to operate this polarized plug...
Operating Instructions
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... the operating instructions or service manual. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your obsolete outlet. Turn off your TV and wait for some TV sets to replace your electrician to be operated only from the type of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should be used. Any mounting of power source indicated on the set should use liquid...
... the operating instructions or service manual. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your obsolete outlet. Turn off your TV and wait for some TV sets to replace your electrician to be operated only from the type of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should be used. Any mounting of power source indicated on the set should use liquid...
Operating Instructions
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... and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating...
... and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set exhibits a distinct change in safe operating...
Operating Instructions
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... 13 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel 15 Basic Connections 16 Connecting Additional Equipment 17 Setting Up the TV 27 Using the Digital Features Overview 29 Tuning to a Digital Channel 29 Using the Digital Program Guide 30 Using the Screen Mode Feature 32 Using Digital Favorite Channels 33 Using the Analog Menus Overview 35 Menu Descriptions 35 Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Analog Menus 37 Using the Video Menu 38 Using the Audio Menu 39 Using the Channel Setup Menu 41 Using the Parental Control Menu 43 Parental Control 44...
... 13 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel 15 Basic Connections 16 Connecting Additional Equipment 17 Setting Up the TV 27 Using the Digital Features Overview 29 Tuning to a Digital Channel 29 Using the Digital Program Guide 30 Using the Screen Mode Feature 32 Using Digital Favorite Channels 33 Using the Analog Menus Overview 35 Menu Descriptions 35 Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Analog Menus 37 Using the Video Menu 38 Using the Audio Menu 39 Using the Channel Setup Menu 41 Using the Parental Control Menu 43 Parental Control 44...
Operating Instructions
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...: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT - Operates your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, DVD player, or DVD/VCR combination unit. ❏ Energy Star® - Built-in tuners allow you quickly connect video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment. 7 Provides component video inputs for phase effects in their children watch on TV by using audio technology to the on-screen menus without the use of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Watch digital 16:9 (widescreen) broadcasts in speakers. ❏ SRS...
...: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT - Operates your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, DVD player, or DVD/VCR combination unit. ❏ Energy Star® - Built-in tuners allow you quickly connect video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono equipment. 7 Provides component video inputs for phase effects in their children watch on TV by using audio technology to the on-screen menus without the use of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Watch digital 16:9 (widescreen) broadcasts in speakers. ❏ SRS...
Operating Instructions
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... in the Video menu. If you have a non-Sony VCR or DVD, you want the TV to remain on using Screen Mode, see page 29. 0 ANALOG /DIGITAL qa RESET Press to switch between analog and digital channels.) 5 SLEEP ws wd Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. 6 EXIT wf 7 PICTURE MODE wg 8 SCREEN MODE 9 Press to exit menus and other on page 11. control to operate connected video equipment. Press to return to factory settings while in...
... in the Video menu. If you have a non-Sony VCR or DVD, you want the TV to remain on using Screen Mode, see page 29. 0 ANALOG /DIGITAL qa RESET Press to switch between analog and digital channels.) 5 SLEEP ws wd Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. 6 EXIT wf 7 PICTURE MODE wg 8 SCREEN MODE 9 Press to exit menus and other on page 11. control to operate connected video equipment. Press to return to factory settings while in...
Operating Instructions
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... or DVD must be programmed into the remote control. Fast-forward. Remote Control Button qf POWER buttons qg FUNCTION buttons qh VCR/DVD (operating) and (to record) m M x X Description Press to turn off the TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see page 60. D Indicates feature available only in the on the current tuning mode (analog or digital). Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE...
... or DVD must be programmed into the remote control. Fast-forward. Remote Control Button qf POWER buttons qg FUNCTION buttons qh VCR/DVD (operating) and (to record) m M x X Description Press to turn off the TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see page 60. D Indicates feature available only in the on the current tuning mode (analog or digital). Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 and 3. 4 Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press the green POWER button (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that corresponds with that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. 1 Check the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 12 and find the three-digit code number for that...
... 2 and 3. 4 Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press the green POWER button (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that corresponds with that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. 1 Check the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 12 and find the three-digit code number for that...
Operating Instructions
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... input connects to the AUDIO input jacks on your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. This input connects to your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. TV Rear Panel 1 Connections Jack 1 VHF/UHF 2 S VIDEO 3 VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO), R 4 Y PB PR/ L, R 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L(MONO), R 2 3 4 5 Description This input connects to the component video...
... input connects to the AUDIO input jacks on your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. This input connects to your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. TV Rear Panel 1 Connections Jack 1 VHF/UHF 2 S VIDEO 3 VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO), R 4 Y PB PR/ L, R 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L(MONO), R 2 3 4 5 Description This input connects to the component video...
Operating Instructions
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..., and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your TV Rear of TV 2b Connections VCR LINE IN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT 3 Splitter 1 Cable 2a 4 Cable box VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. directional splitter (5-900 Mhz minimum) that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but...
..., and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your TV Rear of TV 2b Connections VCR LINE IN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT 3 Splitter 1 Cable 2a 4 Cable box VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. directional splitter (5-900 Mhz minimum) that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but...
Operating Instructions
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...Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to like colors. Rear of TV Rear of the yellow video cable. Rear of DVD Player Rear of TV Connections Optional connection Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of DVD Player PPRB (red) (blue) Y (green) 2 1 Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 Make sure your DVD player is equipped with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 59). Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (Y PB PR R L) If your DVD player...
...Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to like colors. Rear of TV Rear of the yellow video cable. Rear of DVD Player Rear of TV Connections Optional connection Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of DVD Player PPRB (red) (blue) Y (green) 2 1 Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 Make sure your DVD player is equipped with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 59). Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (Y PB PR R L) If your DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... Using the Video Menu Using the Audio Menu Using the Channel Setup Menu Page 35 37 38 39 41 Topic Using the Parental Control Menu Using the Timer Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Digital Features Menu Page 43 49 50 51 Menu Descriptions Analog Menu Video Mode:Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp:Cool ClearEdge VM:High Move Select End Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound:Off Effect:SRS MTS:Stereo Speaker:On Audio Out:Fixed Move Select End Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable:On Channel Fix:Off Auto Program Channel...
... Using the Video Menu Using the Audio Menu Using the Channel Setup Menu Page 35 37 38 39 41 Topic Using the Parental Control Menu Using the Timer Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Digital Features Menu Page 43 49 50 51 Menu Descriptions Analog Menu Video Mode:Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp:Cool ClearEdge VM:High Move Select End Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound:Off Effect:SRS MTS:Stereo Speaker:On Audio Out:Fixed Move Select End Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable:On Channel Fix:Off Auto Program Channel...
Operating Instructions
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Analog Menus Analog Menu Parental Control Password: Description Parental Control Menu Set rating limits on program rating or content. For details, see page 50. For details, see page 49. For details, see page 43. Setup Menu (Analog channels only): Select analog closed captioning options (Caption Vision), display the name of the current program and its remaining time (Info Banner), label video inputs, select menu language, , enhance DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), and adjust tilt correction. Move Select End 36 Digital Features Menu Access Digital Menu options...
Analog Menus Analog Menu Parental Control Password: Description Parental Control Menu Set rating limits on program rating or content. For details, see page 50. For details, see page 49. For details, see page 43. Setup Menu (Analog channels only): Select analog closed captioning options (Caption Vision), display the name of the current program and its remaining time (Info Banner), label video inputs, select menu language, , enhance DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), and adjust tilt correction. Move Select End 36 Digital Features Menu Access Digital Menu options...
Operating Instructions
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... Digital Setup menu, use Screen Mode for analog channels. You cannot use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Press f to highlight an option, then press . For details, see "Using the Screen Mode Feature" on . Diagnostics Menu Color Allows you to select a specific color for digital channels. See "Programming Caption Vision" on -screen menus. 57 Applies to digital channels only. Enables you to change the picture size for the on page 58. You cannot set colors for analog channels...
... Digital Setup menu, use Screen Mode for analog channels. You cannot use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Press f to highlight an option, then press . For details, see "Using the Screen Mode Feature" on . Diagnostics Menu Color Allows you to select a specific color for digital channels. See "Programming Caption Vision" on -screen menus. 57 Applies to digital channels only. Enables you to change the picture size for the on page 58. You cannot set colors for analog channels...
Operating Instructions
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Digital Menus Programming Caption Vision Applies to set digital closed caption options. For closed -caption options for analog channels, see page 50. Allows you to select basic closed caption options. If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (page 57), you can change the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Opacity Solid, Translucent Edge Color Color 1-8 Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline, Left shadow, Right...
Digital Menus Programming Caption Vision Applies to set digital closed caption options. For closed -caption options for analog channels, see page 50. Allows you to select basic closed caption options. If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (page 57), you can change the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Opacity Solid, Translucent Edge Color Color 1-8 Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline, Left shadow, Right...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD player using component video outputs (Y PB PR) ❏ You must create a new password. General Problem Possible Remedies I lost the parental control password ❏ In the password screen, enter the following the instructions on page 62. I want to reset the TV ❏ to the DVD manual for instructions. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Sony" at the end of the cabinet. The digital cable box ❏ If you must set it to unlock currently blocked channels...
... DVD player using component video outputs (Y PB PR) ❏ You must create a new password. General Problem Possible Remedies I lost the parental control password ❏ In the password screen, enter the following the instructions on page 62. I want to reset the TV ❏ to the DVD manual for instructions. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Sony" at the end of the cabinet. The digital cable box ❏ If you must set it to unlock currently blocked channels...
Operating Instructions
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... serial number ready. Channels Problem Possible Remedies I have no audio (TV and cable box) Possible Remedies ❏ Press so that are not presently in memory (page 27). Cable stations don't seem to work ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 41). ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that Muting disappears from the screen. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Low or no digital channels...
... serial number ready. Channels Problem Possible Remedies I have no audio (TV and cable box) Possible Remedies ❏ Press so that are not presently in memory (page 27). Cable stations don't seem to work ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 41). ❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that Muting disappears from the screen. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Low or no digital channels...
Marketing Specifications
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... flat televisions. KD-36FS130 36" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner Digital Comb Filter 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr - 480i) Clear Edge VM™ (Wideband Velocity Modulation) Audio Power (10W x 2) Dolby® Digital Audio Decoder SRS® Audio Effect Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control with BBE® technology Key Technologies FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen Technology is created from any two-speaker...
... flat televisions. KD-36FS130 36" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Television Key Features FD Trinitron® Picture Tube ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner Digital Comb Filter 16:9 Enhanced Mode (V-Compression) Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr - 480i) Clear Edge VM™ (Wideband Velocity Modulation) Audio Power (10W x 2) Dolby® Digital Audio Decoder SRS® Audio Effect Steady Sound® Automatic Volume Control with BBE® technology Key Technologies FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen FD Trinitron® WEGA® Flat Screen Technology is created from any two-speaker...
Marketing Specifications
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... Access: Yes Auto Channel Programming: Yes Menu Color: Yes Multiple Language Display: English, Español, Français Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes Info Banner: Yes Programmable Timer: 2 Event Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Timer Events: Timer 1, Timer 2 Caption Vision: On, Off, Program Clock: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Screen Size: 36"1 Video Native Resolution: 480i Audio Speaker Type: TBD Speakers (Total): 2 Tweeter Size: TBD Audio Power Output: 20W Total (10W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear...
... Access: Yes Auto Channel Programming: Yes Menu Color: Yes Multiple Language Display: English, Español, Français Parental Control (V-Chip): Yes Info Banner: Yes Programmable Timer: 2 Event Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Timer Events: Timer 1, Timer 2 Caption Vision: On, Off, Program Clock: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Screen Size: 36"1 Video Native Resolution: 480i Audio Speaker Type: TBD Speakers (Total): 2 Tweeter Size: TBD Audio Power Output: 20W Total (10W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 5 (1 Front/4 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear...