Warranty Card
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... any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to service the Product. After the Warranty Period, you must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as fuses or batteries). 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
... any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to service the Product. After the Warranty Period, you must pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as fuses or batteries). 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
Operating Instructions
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... of cable entry as practical. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If this television receiver for model KV-36FV26 to operate this manual could cause damage to them whenever you are trademarks of station logos onto the TV screen...
... of cable entry as practical. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If this television receiver for model KV-36FV26 to operate this manual could cause damage to them whenever you are trademarks of station logos onto the TV screen...
Operating Instructions
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... type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. This is not to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. If the plug should be moved with care. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for the specific model of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. For those sets designed to the operating instructions. Cleaning Unplug the set...
... type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. This is not to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. If the plug should be moved with care. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for the specific model of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. For those sets designed to the operating instructions. Cleaning Unplug the set...
Operating Instructions
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... to the receiver due to service the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Improper adjustment of the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to lightning and power-line surges. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of other hazards. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM...
... to the receiver due to service the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Improper adjustment of the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Servicing Do not attempt to lightning and power-line surges. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of other hazards. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM...
Operating Instructions
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... FD Trinitron Wega 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Installing the TV Overview 5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna 6 Connecting a VCR and Cable 9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........11 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 12 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...13 Connecting an Audio Receiver 14 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 15 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 16 Connecting a Camcorder 17 Using the CONTROL S Feature 18 Setting Up the TV Automatically 18 Using the Menus Overview 25 Using the Video Menu...
... FD Trinitron Wega 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Installing the TV Overview 5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna 6 Connecting a VCR and Cable 9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........11 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 12 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...13 Connecting an Audio Receiver 14 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 15 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 16 Connecting a Camcorder 17 Using the CONTROL S Feature 18 Setting Up the TV Automatically 18 Using the Menus Overview 25 Using the Video Menu...
Operating Instructions
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... parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD player connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected equipment. ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you 'll notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without disturbing anyone else, (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega...
... parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD player connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected equipment. ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you 'll notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without disturbing anyone else, (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega...
Operating Instructions
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... off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) Display the Menu to make changes to the TV Using the on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ Remove the batteries to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for an extended period. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by...
... off Select channels directly Scan through channels Adjust the volume Switch video inputs (such as a VCR) Display the Menu to make changes to the TV Using the on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ Remove the batteries to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for an extended period. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by...
Operating Instructions
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... AC plug from these hooks 5 Gently slide the cord in the upward direction, without removing the cord from the two lower hooks. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV: Topic Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Connecting a Camcorder Using the...
... AC plug from these hooks 5 Gently slide the cord in the upward direction, without removing the cord from the two lower hooks. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV: Topic Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Connecting a Camcorder Using the...
Operating Instructions
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... Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable provider does not feature local channels, you will be controlling all channels. Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channel...
... Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable provider does not feature local channels, you will be controlling all channels. Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channel...
Operating Instructions
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... using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on page 42). Installing the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to all models except KV-36FS12. Cable box IN OUT AUX Rear of TV TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control...
... using the Channel Fix feature (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to operate your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on page 42). Installing the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can be programmed to all models except KV-36FS12. Cable box IN OUT AUX Rear of TV TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on your TV. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to the Y, PB, PR input. If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12...
... a monitor and sends the program being played by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on your TV. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for recording to the Y, PB, PR input. If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. z To reset your other Sony equipment with your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to factory settings, turn itself off...
... the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. z To reset your other Sony equipment with your channels. ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to factory settings, turn itself off...
Operating Instructions
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... remove or add channels from available video inputs when you want your Favorite Channel list. OFF Select if you set to it. buttons. Channel Label Label up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in your TV fixed to be skipped can be accessed only with their station call letters. 29 VIDEO Select from the channel list when using an antenna. ✍ You should run Auto Program after changing...
... remove or add channels from available video inputs when you want your Favorite Channel list. OFF Select if you set to it. buttons. Channel Label Label up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in your TV fixed to be skipped can be accessed only with their station call letters. 29 VIDEO Select from the channel list when using an antenna. ✍ You should run Auto Program after changing...
Operating Instructions
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.../VIDEO button. XDS (Extended Data Service) Displays a network name, program name, program length, and time of the picture. VIDEO 1/2/3 VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD, Game, SAT, DVD, Web, Receiver, DTV, Skip VIDEO 4 DVD, DTV, Skip If you select Skip, your language of a program. (Should be set to select from available languages to display all menus in your TV skips this service. Selecting Setup Options 34 The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption...
.../VIDEO button. XDS (Extended Data Service) Displays a network name, program name, program length, and time of the picture. VIDEO 1/2/3 VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD, Game, SAT, DVD, Web, Receiver, DTV, Skip VIDEO 4 DVD, DTV, Skip If you select Skip, your language of a program. (Should be set to select from available languages to display all menus in your TV skips this service. Selecting Setup Options 34 The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. Y, PB, PR, L, R Connects to switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. TO CONVERTER (except KV-36FS12) Lets you set up your TV to your DVD player's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L, R) jacks. 39 MONITOR OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and...
... the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. Y, PB, PR, L, R Connects to switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. TO CONVERTER (except KV-36FS12) Lets you set up your TV to your DVD player's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L, R) jacks. 39 MONITOR OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and...
Operating Instructions
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.../SAT GUIDE RESET VOL MENU CH Button MUTING VTR/DVD (POWER) SAT/CABLE (POWER) SYSTEM OFF VTR/DVD (FUNCTION) SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) TV (FUNCTION) * TV/VTR * FREEZE SWAP CODE SET RM-Y169 TV PIP or * CH+/* POSITION * AUDIO * TV/VIDEO RM-Y168 is for model KV-32FS12 only. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. Changes the channel in the Video menu. Displays the DVD's Title menu. Changes...
.../SAT GUIDE RESET VOL MENU CH Button MUTING VTR/DVD (POWER) SAT/CABLE (POWER) SYSTEM OFF VTR/DVD (FUNCTION) SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) TV (FUNCTION) * TV/VTR * FREEZE SWAP CODE SET RM-Y169 TV PIP or * CH+/* POSITION * AUDIO * TV/VIDEO RM-Y168 is for model KV-32FS12 only. PICTURE MODE On models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, buttons with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. Changes the channel in the Video menu. Displays the DVD's Title menu. Changes...
Operating Instructions
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.... Press again to the factory default settings for details). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 JUMP 89 ENTER 0 PICTURE MODE TV/SAT SWAP GUIDE VOL MENU CH RESET CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP RM-Y170 TV Button SLEEP * MTS/SAP DISPLAY JUMP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET MENU RM-Y170 is for...
.... Press again to the factory default settings for details). Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). MUTING POWER VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 7 JUMP 89 ENTER 0 PICTURE MODE TV/SAT SWAP GUIDE VOL MENU CH RESET CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP RM-Y170 TV Button SLEEP * MTS/SAP DISPLAY JUMP TV/SAT GUIDE RESET MENU RM-Y170 is for...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV away from fluorescent lights. ❏ Check the orientation of the TV. ❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to OFF (see page 40). Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ If your TV does not turn on the screen ❏ ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
... the TV away from fluorescent lights. ❏ Check the orientation of the TV. ❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to OFF (see page 40). Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ If your TV does not turn on the screen ❏ ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
Operating Instructions
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... Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Monitor Out CONTROL-S (IN/OUT) S Link (OUT) Component Video Input KV-32FV16, 32FV26 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-32FV16 KV-32FV26 AA (R6) Batteries KV-32FV16 KV-32FV26 Wireless Stereo Headphones Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable S-LINK Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby...
... Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Monitor Out CONTROL-S (IN/OUT) S Link (OUT) Component Video Input KV-32FV16, 32FV26 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-32FV16 KV-32FV26 AA (R6) Batteries KV-32FV16 KV-32FV26 Wireless Stereo Headphones Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable S-LINK Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby...
Operating Instructions
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Index P Parent menu 25, 30 parental control, described 2 password changing 30 setting 30 picture contrast, adjusting 26 picture definition, adjusting 26 Picture in Picture (PIP), using 21 picture, adjusting 36 power cord, removing from holder 5 presetting channels 29 problems, troubleshooting 46-47 R ratings, setting 30-32 ratings, viewing blocked programs 32 remote control described 40-41 inserting batteries 3 overview 3 programming 42-43 resetting Audio options 27 Timer options 33 Video options 26 S satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 45 setting up channels 18 Setup menu 25, 34...
Index P Parent menu 25, 30 parental control, described 2 password changing 30 setting 30 picture contrast, adjusting 26 picture definition, adjusting 26 Picture in Picture (PIP), using 21 picture, adjusting 36 power cord, removing from holder 5 presetting channels 29 problems, troubleshooting 46-47 R ratings, setting 30-32 ratings, viewing blocked programs 32 remote control described 40-41 inserting batteries 3 overview 3 programming 42-43 resetting Audio options 27 Timer options 33 Video options 26 S satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 45 setting up channels 18 Setup menu 25, 34...