Warranty Card
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... factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in exchange for defective parts for all labor charges. 2. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
... factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in exchange for defective parts for all labor charges. 2. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
Operating Instructions
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... the power plug is left on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ... channel can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the point of cable entry as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it further. If you are the results of misuse. Connecting ...
... the power plug is left on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the TV to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ... channel can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the point of cable entry as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. These types of imprints are not covered by qualified personnel before operating it further. If you are the results of misuse. Connecting ...
Operating Instructions
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...installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from SRS Labs, Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to operate this equipment. Note on the front cover of this product or product models... STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this manual and the rear of your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio ...
...installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from SRS Labs, Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device pursuant to operate this equipment. Note on the front cover of this product or product models... STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this manual and the rear of your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio ...
Operating Instructions
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...), or with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Use Power Sources This set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Connecting Additional Equipment Important Safeguards For your...
...), or with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. Use Power Sources This set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Connecting Additional Equipment Important Safeguards For your...
Operating Instructions
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... time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other ). Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE...
... time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other ). Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE...
Operating Instructions
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... extensive work 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 safe operating condition, and to rain or water. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions.
... extensive work 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 safe operating condition, and to rain or water. Connecting Additional Equipment Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions.
Operating Instructions
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...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting 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 40...
...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting 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 40...
Operating Instructions
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...-screen menus without the use of a button. Trilingual Menus - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Instant access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - Program your remote control to changing your TV or on the front cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your Multi-Channel TV Sound...
...-screen menus without the use of a button. Trilingual Menus - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - Choose between English, French, or Spanish menus. Front Panel Controls - Instant access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control - Program your remote control to changing your TV or on the front cover of this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your Multi-Channel TV Sound...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. 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 the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 38). To use the cable box to change your channels, set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV. Setting the Channel Fix...
... remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. 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 the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 38). To use the cable box to change your channels, set up allows you to use the PIP feature when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV. Setting the Channel Fix...
Operating Instructions
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... picture quality, use the button to the VHF/UHF jack on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 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 from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs...
... picture quality, use the button to the VHF/UHF jack on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 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 from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs...
Operating Instructions
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... connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box to : a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your TV. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your VCR. (continued) 7 Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input...
... connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box to : a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your TV. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your VCR. (continued) 7 Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input...
Operating Instructions
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... Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO 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). 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 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO...
... Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO 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). 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 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... 37). Your remote control may not work with your remote control to turn DISPLAY off the sound. To use the PIP feature, see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP feature. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. 7 JUMP Alternates between the last two channels selected with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 18. qa CODE SET Use to show current time, (if set) and channel number.
... 37). Your remote control may not work with your remote control to turn DISPLAY off the sound. To use the PIP feature, see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to factory settings while in Picture (PIP) Operates PIP feature. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. 7 JUMP Alternates between the last two channels selected with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 18. qa CODE SET Use to show current time, (if set) and channel number.
Operating Instructions
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... main picture Main picture Channel number of the window picture and to turn the PIP feature on the video equipment you have connected to the TV. Press 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 to move the location of the window picture among the four corners of the remote control...
... main picture Main picture Channel number of the window picture and to turn the PIP feature on the video equipment you have connected to the TV. Press 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 to move the location of the window picture among the four corners of the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be the same as the main picture. To check your PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your picture window. 3 Use the yellow CH+/- You should now have connected to the VIDEO IN jacks on the PIP control buttons. However, you have the same program playing in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel...
... viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be the same as the main picture. To check your PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your picture window. 3 Use the yellow CH+/- You should now have connected to the VIDEO IN jacks on the PIP control buttons. However, you have the same program playing in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel...
Operating Instructions
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... Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV based on your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. 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 a program's rating or content. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio...
... Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV based on your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the menus. 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 a program's rating or content. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to select the position (1-7) where you want to exit. To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press . Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel...
... close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to select the position (1-7) where you want to exit. To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press . Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote control (page 2). Try another channel, it could be station trouble. Adjust Picture in the Video menu (page 23). Adjust Brightness in . If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your nearest Sony dealer. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when...
... the remote control (page 2). Try another channel, it could be station trouble. Adjust Picture in the Video menu (page 23). Adjust Brightness in . If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your nearest Sony dealer. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when...
Operating Instructions
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... reading these Operating Instructions, you cannot use the front Audio/Video panel controls to access the menu. Operating Instructions There is no window picture or it is just static I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture You lost your remote control F Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be tuned to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is...
... reading these Operating Instructions, you cannot use the front Audio/Video panel controls to access the menu. Operating Instructions There is no window picture or it is just static I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture You lost your remote control F Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be tuned to a video input with the red dot (page 18). PIP is...
Operating Instructions
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... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size...
... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size...