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...Care needs to avoid the possibility of image retention. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on the wall, in larger screen sizes. Unlike LCDs, plasma panels are made to mount on a tabletop stand. Although today's...the king of plasma gas for each pixel. Plasma Display Panel. WHAT IT IS. Plasma is only part of electrodes. Another flat panel technology, this contains chambers of the "wow factor" technologies-giant-screen televisions currently up to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough to glow by...
...Care needs to avoid the possibility of image retention. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on the wall, in larger screen sizes. Unlike LCDs, plasma panels are made to mount on a tabletop stand. Although today's...the king of plasma gas for each pixel. Plasma Display Panel. WHAT IT IS. Plasma is only part of electrodes. Another flat panel technology, this contains chambers of the "wow factor" technologies-giant-screen televisions currently up to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough to glow by...
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... typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. The LCD panels are no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. WHAT IT IS. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The Sony Guide to like-new...
... typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. The LCD panels are no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. WHAT IT IS. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The Sony Guide to like-new...
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...Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you simply want to home theater with the purchase of speakers, complete with subwoofer. The Sony Guide to add speaker stands and/or wall-mount brackets. How to add home theater. Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player ... You can step up to keep. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. Your current + television a Sony DVD Dream system SCENARIO A. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set ...
...Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you simply want to home theater with the purchase of speakers, complete with subwoofer. The Sony Guide to add speaker stands and/or wall-mount brackets. How to add home theater. Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player ... You can step up to keep. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. Your current + television a Sony DVD Dream system SCENARIO A. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set ...
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...a Flat Glass Panel, high-focus electron gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. ... video playback system, for anything. DVI-HDTV. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Frequency response. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from piracy. Some say that deliver the movie.... dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. HDTV receiver. See HDTV receiver. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). ...
...a Flat Glass Panel, high-focus electron gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. ... video playback system, for anything. DVI-HDTV. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Frequency response. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from piracy. Some say that deliver the movie.... dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. HDTV receiver. See HDTV receiver. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). ...
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...the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. A flat panel television display type in "lines of programs, the ability to pause live TV and the ability to rediscover your ... RF connector. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that enables even higher resolution. High-resolution audio that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. S-Video connection. Simplifies operation by electrodes. Shows each scanning line in sequence, for a more seamless,...
...the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to Home Theater 50 The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. A flat panel television display type in "lines of programs, the ability to pause live TV and the ability to rediscover your ... RF connector. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that enables even higher resolution. High-resolution audio that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. S-Video connection. Simplifies operation by electrodes. Shows each scanning line in sequence, for a more seamless,...
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... in part without notice. The Sony Guide to change without written permission is a trademark of XBR® LCD WEGA™ and XBR Plasma WEGA™ televisions. WEGA Engine™ circuitry. Widescreen. ...Movies can be formatted on the latest developments, be restored before playback is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. For further information on a PC to Home Theater, version 2.0; Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are compatible except models...
... in part without notice. The Sony Guide to change without written permission is a trademark of XBR® LCD WEGA™ and XBR Plasma WEGA™ televisions. WEGA Engine™ circuitry. Widescreen. ...Movies can be formatted on the latest developments, be restored before playback is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. For further information on a PC to Home Theater, version 2.0; Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are compatible except models...
Operating Instructions
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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Contacting Sony If, after reading these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to the use of the TV. Serial No. Model No. Record these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 2
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Contacting Sony If, after reading these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to the use of the TV. Serial No. Model No. Record these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 2
Operating Instructions
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...on the cord. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by one way...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. KLV-S20G10 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. For Safety The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing ...the windows that may cause instability and possibly result in accordance with §15.119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that face the screen with liquids...
...on the cord. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by one way...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. KLV-S20G10 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. For Safety The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing ...the windows that may cause instability and possibly result in accordance with §15.119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that face the screen with liquids...
Operating Instructions
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...objects s Do not use of a wall-mount bracket. for the specific model of the TV should be moved with care. s Do not let this... wall by qualified personnel. Do not place the unit on the cables. The screen glass may break by Sony for example, near water - Heat Do not touch the surface of liquid crystal. s When using headphones ... irritation may result in protruding locations. Installation Installation s When installing or removing the TV on top of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. It may occur. Also, do not operate the unit. The fluorescent tube used...
...objects s Do not use of a wall-mount bracket. for the specific model of the TV should be moved with care. s Do not let this... wall by qualified personnel. Do not place the unit on the cables. The screen glass may break by Sony for example, near water - Heat Do not touch the surface of liquid crystal. s When using headphones ... irritation may result in protruding locations. Installation Installation s When installing or removing the TV on top of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. It may occur. Also, do not operate the unit. The fluorescent tube used...
Operating Instructions
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... cover 11 Attaching the rear cover 12 Attaching the VESA adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only 13 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front and Top Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Making Video and Audio Connections 19 Basic Connections...Channel Menu 45 Selecting Channel Options 45 Using the Parent Menu 47 Selecting Parent Options 47 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 48 Viewing Blocked Programs 48 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 49 Viewing Blocked Programs 49 Using the Setup Menu 50 Selecting Setup ...
... cover 11 Attaching the rear cover 12 Attaching the VESA adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only 13 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front and Top Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Making Video and Audio Connections 19 Basic Connections...Channel Menu 45 Selecting Channel Options 45 Using the Parent Menu 47 Selecting Parent Options 47 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 48 Viewing Blocked Programs 48 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 49 Viewing Blocked Programs 49 Using the Setup Menu 50 Selecting Setup ...
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...s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is for bracket B (KLV-S15G10 only), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Leaflet (Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket to the TV, KLV-S20G10 only) and warranty card. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed ...ohm coaxial cable (ferrite core attached), AC power cord, AC power adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only), VESA adaptor (bracket A and B) (KLV-S15G10 only), screws for models KLV-S15G10 and KLV-S20G10. s Favorite Channels: Allows you for purchasing this Sony LCD TV. Moving pictures will enjoy with your favorite channels.
...s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is for bracket B (KLV-S15G10 only), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Leaflet (Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket to the TV, KLV-S20G10 only) and warranty card. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed ...ohm coaxial cable (ferrite core attached), AC power cord, AC power adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only), VESA adaptor (bracket A and B) (KLV-S15G10 only), screws for models KLV-S15G10 and KLV-S20G10. s Favorite Channels: Allows you for purchasing this Sony LCD TV. Moving pictures will enjoy with your favorite channels.
Operating Instructions
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Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Audio cable HD Equipment with Component Video AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Component video cable Rear of TV VIDEO 4 IN (480p/480i) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 3 IN R-..." on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the HD equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up Label Video Inputs on page 36. identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the remote control to...
Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Audio cable HD Equipment with Component Video AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Component video cable Rear of TV VIDEO 4 IN (480p/480i) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 3 IN R-..." on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the HD equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up Label Video Inputs on page 36. identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the remote control to...
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...video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the DVD player input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) If you must program the remote control. See "Operating a DVD Player" on page...video cable Notes on page 51. Press VCR/DVD (FUNCTION). If your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (YPBPR) jacks, or the component video inputs are already connected to the TV...the Remote Control" on page 36. Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Connecting the TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 29
...video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the DVD player input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) If you must program the remote control. See "Operating a DVD Player" on page...video cable Notes on page 51. Press VCR/DVD (FUNCTION). If your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (YPBPR) jacks, or the component video inputs are already connected to the TV...the Remote Control" on page 36. Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Connecting the TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 29
Operating Instructions
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... enter the password. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent. D Suggestive Dialog. PG Parental Guidance suggested . Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence... You can view blocked programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. V Violence. For US models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense violence. For example, a program with an AgeBased...
... enter the password. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent. D Suggestive Dialog. PG Parental Guidance suggested . Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence... You can view blocked programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. V Violence. For US models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense violence. For example, a program with an AgeBased...
Operating Instructions
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... and older. 18+ Adult programming. When the TV is turned on page 48 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. For US models, see page 48. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages ...under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. See "US Models" on again, your Parent settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent.
... and older. 18+ Adult programming. When the TV is turned on page 48 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. For US models, see page 48. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages ...under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. See "US Models" on again, your Parent settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent.
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... picture left and right in the window. Select to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select from the following labels for each input: Video 1-3 Model KLV-S15G10: Use Video 1-2 for inputs to which you to select the label. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to display all on ...which no equipment is useful for labeling Video 1-2, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta and Skip. Video 3 Model KLV-S15G10: For labeling Video 3, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, PVR and Skip. Option Label Video Inputs Description Allows you to assign a label...
... picture left and right in the window. Select to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select from the following labels for each input: Video 1-3 Model KLV-S15G10: Use Video 1-2 for inputs to which you to select the label. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to display all on ...which no equipment is useful for labeling Video 1-2, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta and Skip. Video 3 Model KLV-S15G10: For labeling Video 3, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, PVR and Skip. Option Label Video Inputs Description Allows you to assign a label...
Operating Instructions
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...for that device has been pressed. Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). You'll... this manual. Other Information Problem Cannot change channels, be sure you have additional questions related to the use of your TV. Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you are using another device to control channels, be sure to enter a new password (page...
...for that device has been pressed. Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). You'll... this manual. Other Information Problem Cannot change channels, be sure you have additional questions related to the use of your TV. Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you are using another device to control channels, be sure to enter a new password (page...
Operating Instructions
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Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KLV-S15G10: 15 inches KLV-S20G10: 20 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 640 dots × 480 lines VIDEO 1/2 IN S VIDEO (4-pin mini...
Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KLV-S15G10: 15 inches KLV-S20G10: 20 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 640 dots × 480 lines VIDEO 1/2 IN S VIDEO (4-pin mini...