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...equipment and receiver. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KV-27FV16 only) The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is encouraged to try to correct the interference by BBE Sound, Inc. and foreing patents pending. User Guide You are...Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR® is ...
...equipment and receiver. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ( )® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KV-27FV16 only) The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is encouraged to try to correct the interference by BBE Sound, Inc. and foreing patents pending. User Guide You are...Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a particular installation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR® is ...
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... set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your TV and wait for the weather to lift or move the set . If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set . Do not use attachments not recommended by yourself alone, or from the set . Turn off your dealer or service technician. Serious injury... Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result from trying to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
... set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your TV and wait for the weather to lift or move the set . If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set . Do not use attachments not recommended by yourself alone, or from the set . Turn off your dealer or service technician. Serious injury... Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result from trying to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Operating Instructions
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... MTS - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - Allows for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Allows direct access to your connected...
... MTS - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - Allows for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Allows direct access to your connected...
Operating Instructions
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.../Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture...
.../Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture...
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... and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). S VIDEO does not provide sound;
... and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). S VIDEO does not provide sound;
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... Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the receiver inputs. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Connecting Your TV TV and Satellite Receiver 2 Rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable.
... Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the receiver inputs. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Connecting Your TV TV and Satellite Receiver 2 Rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable.
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S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected. 11 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on ...
S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected. 11 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on ...
Operating Instructions
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...press to the TV input. To use the PIP feature, see page 18. qs POWER Press when you want to switch to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not look like the one illustrated. (continued) 15 Your remote control may not work with your remote control...you want to control connected equipment with older equipment). 3 TV/VTR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y171) is for...
...press to the TV input. To use the PIP feature, see page 18. qs POWER Press when you want to switch to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not look like the one illustrated. (continued) 15 Your remote control may not work with your remote control...you want to control connected equipment with older equipment). 3 TV/VTR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y171) is for...
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Moves the cursor in on -screen menus. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in the on -screen displays. Brings up the ...
Moves the cursor in on -screen menus. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in the on -screen displays. Brings up the ...
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...change the size of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. Press again to freeze the window picture. The sound symbol appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you are equipped with ... feature on the video equipment you to change the channel in a small "window" picture. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the window picture and to use the main CH+/- Press repeatedly to ...
...change the size of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. Press again to freeze the window picture. The sound symbol appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you are equipped with ... feature on the video equipment you to change the channel in a small "window" picture. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the window picture and to use the main CH+/- Press repeatedly to ...
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Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: OFF Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio Out: Variable Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are for KV-27FV16. Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program...
Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: OFF Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio Out: Variable Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are for KV-27FV16. Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program...
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Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV16 only). Press g to emphasize the right speaker sound. Press g to increase the lower pitched sound. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16 only). 24 F F Effect Press F or to emphasize the left speaker sound. Balance Press G to select one of the following...
Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV16 only). Press g to emphasize the right speaker sound. Press g to increase the lower pitched sound. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16 only). 24 F F Effect Press F or to emphasize the left speaker sound. Balance Press G to select one of the following...
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... reduce noise in stereo. Variable: Adjust the volume through a stereo ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system. If your TV does not output sound, change your Audio settings to Stereo or Mono. Press for direct MTS settings (Stereo, Mono, ...Auto-SAP). OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a connected stereo. Audio Out can only be muted or distorted. Use Audio Out only when you have the TV automatically switch to a ...
... reduce noise in stereo. Variable: Adjust the volume through a stereo ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system. If your TV does not output sound, change your Audio settings to Stereo or Mono. Press for direct MTS settings (Stereo, Mono, ...Auto-SAP). OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through a connected stereo. Audio Out can only be muted or distorted. Use Audio Out only when you have the TV automatically switch to a ...
Operating Instructions
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... screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in your language of the on-screen menus. 35 CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.
... screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in your language of the on-screen menus. 35 CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.
Operating Instructions
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...ClosedCaptioning Allows you press again. Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to increase picture contrast. Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV16 only). Effect Press F or f to select Advanced Menu. 36 Advanced Menu Select to return to the main... program, if available. Press F or f to decrease picture contrast. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16 only). Operating Instructions Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps:...
...ClosedCaptioning Allows you press again. Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to increase picture contrast. Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV16 only). Effect Press F or f to select Advanced Menu. 36 Advanced Menu Select to return to the main... program, if available. Press F or f to decrease picture contrast. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16 only). Operating Instructions Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps:...
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... the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your Audio settings. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in the... 26). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the front of your nearest Sony dealer. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere with your cable service provider. 40 If the problem continues, call your TV,...
... the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your Audio settings. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in the... 26). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the front of your nearest Sony dealer. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere with your cable service provider. 40 If the problem continues, call your TV,...
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Operating Instructions P Parental Control 28 Parental Control Menu 31 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming the Remote Control 37 R Remote Control 14 Ratings English Ratings 30 French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings 29 TV Ratings 28 Unrated 29 U.S.A. Ratings 30 S Setup Menu 35 Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15 Speaker 25 Specifications 43 Steady Sound 24 Stereo 25 T Timer Menu 34 Timer 1 and Timer 2 34 Treble 24 Troubleshooting 40 TV Features 1 Tilt Correction 35 V Video Menu 23 Video Label 35 VM 23 Other Information 46
Operating Instructions P Parental Control 28 Parental Control Menu 31 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming the Remote Control 37 R Remote Control 14 Ratings English Ratings 30 French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings 29 TV Ratings 28 Unrated 29 U.S.A. Ratings 30 S Setup Menu 35 Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15 Speaker 25 Specifications 43 Steady Sound 24 Stereo 25 T Timer Menu 34 Timer 1 and Timer 2 34 Treble 24 Troubleshooting 40 TV Features 1 Tilt Correction 35 V Video Menu 23 Video Label 35 VM 23 Other Information 46