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... numbers for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for one (1) year (color picture tube - REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. In addition, if you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you enter into a service...
... numbers for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for one (1) year (color picture tube - REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. In addition, if you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you enter into a service...
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...user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the literature accompanying the appliance. If any liquid or solid object falls into the outlet, contact your dealer. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord...point of cable entry as practical. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is left on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. Connecting Additional ...
...user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the literature accompanying the appliance. If any liquid or solid object falls into the outlet, contact your dealer. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord...point of cable entry as practical. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. One blade of the power plug is left on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. Connecting Additional ...
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... interference will not occur in this manual could void your TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. and foreing patents pending. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by cable companies for the use of the general public may...
... interference will not occur in this manual could void your TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. and foreing patents pending. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by cable companies for the use of the general public may...
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... instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set . For the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug...
... instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set . For the set is equipped with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug...
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..., size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE...
..., size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE...
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... certify. this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the set has been exposed to...
... certify. this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the set has been exposed to...
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... Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 46
... Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 46
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... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Before you begin using this manual. Allows you will enjoy include: FLAT CRT - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - Allows direct access to operate your favorite channels with the touch of a button. Trilingual...
... the model number located on the rear of your TV or on your Multi-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Before you begin using this manual. Allows you will enjoy include: FLAT CRT - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - Allows direct access to operate your favorite channels with the touch of a button. Trilingual...
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... to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Once you how to connect to six months. The rear panel shown on -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to access the on page 13 is for KV-27FV17. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be programmed to operate most video equipment, (see...
... to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system or camcorder. Once you how to connect to six months. The rear panel shown on -screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this Manual This manual provides instructions to access the on page 13 is for KV-27FV17. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be programmed to operate most video equipment, (see...
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... information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you don't accidentally switch the channels using your cable. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV to channel 3 or 4. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service to the VHF...
... information on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Setting the Channel Fix feature will assure you don't accidentally switch the channels using your cable. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your TV to channel 3 or 4. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service to the VHF...
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... picture quality, use the button 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 S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs...
... picture quality, use the button 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 S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs...
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... supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on your cable. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your VCR. (continued) 7 This set...
... supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on your cable. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of them. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your VCR. (continued) 7 This set...
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Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from...
Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from...
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... 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off . The remote control shown on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input to show current time, (if set) and channel number. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP...
... 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off . The remote control shown on . 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input to show current time, (if set) and channel number. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP...
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... is turned on the PIP control buttons. to change the channel in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to control the PIP features. However, you 're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on your remote control to view a working when you have the same program playing in your picture window. 3 Use the...
... is turned on the PIP control buttons. to change the channel in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to control the PIP features. However, you 're viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on your remote control to view a working when you have the same program playing in your picture window. 3 Use the...
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...the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV. Move Press to Set rating limits on a program's rating or content. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video...
...the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV. Move Press to Set rating limits on a program's rating or content. Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video...
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... Video mode). Language Select to select from three closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in your language of a program. Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following options: OFF: Turns off Caption Vision. Tilt Correction Press f or F to select one of the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption...
... Video mode). Language Select to select from three closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in your language of a program. Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following options: OFF: Turns off Caption Vision. Tilt Correction Press f or F to select one of the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption...
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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 Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels that MUTING disappears from other electronic equipment. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere...
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 Cannot receive higher number channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels that MUTING disappears from other electronic equipment. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, which can interfere...
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... the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to it cannot be weak. F 42 You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to add channels that are using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you must create a new password; Try cycling through your window picture is not set to receive a signal from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels...
... the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to it cannot be weak. F 42 You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to add channels that are using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels. If you must create a new password; Try cycling through your window picture is not set to receive a signal from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels...
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... Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD4 (27 inch models) SU-32FD4 (32 inch models) KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736.6 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 1 RF input (KV-27FS13) 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS17)) 1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio Speaker output 7.5 W x 2 Power Consumption 170 W in use (KV-27FS13) 180 W in use (KV-27FS17) 1 W in standby Dimensions...
... Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD4 (27 inch models) SU-32FD4 (32 inch models) KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736.6 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 1 RF input (KV-27FS13) 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS17)) 1 Y, PB, PR, 1 audio Speaker output 7.5 W x 2 Power Consumption 170 W in use (KV-27FS13) 180 W in use (KV-27FS17) 1 W in standby Dimensions...