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...this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV-36FV26. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your warranty because they are designed to the TV As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that ...Sound, Inc. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Patent No. 4,748,669. The word "SRS" and the SRS symbol (z) are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are for help. If this manual ...
...this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for models KV-32FV16, KV-32FV26, KV-36FS12, KV36FS16, KV-36FV16, and KV-36FV26. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your warranty because they are designed to the TV As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that ...Sound, Inc. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Patent No. 4,748,669. The word "SRS" and the SRS symbol (z) are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are for help. If this manual ...
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... injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the serial/model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind on the set may cause the appliance and cart combination to insert the plug fully...polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Do not use , and servicing of TV. for the specific model of the set . Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. To ensure reliable operation of...
... injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the serial/model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind on the set may cause the appliance and cart combination to insert the plug fully...polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Do not use , and servicing of TV. for the specific model of the set . Use Power Sources This set should be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. To ensure reliable operation of...
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...TV include: ❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that maximizes picture resolution on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for connected equipment. ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in a room. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without disturbing anyone else, (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 The FD Trinitron... (except model KV-36FS12). ❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY...
...TV include: ❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that maximizes picture resolution on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for connected equipment. ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in a room. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without disturbing anyone else, (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). 2 The FD Trinitron... (except model KV-36FS12). ❑ Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY...
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... of the buttons on page 40. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 To Do This ... Press ENTER for an extended period. CH +/- VOL +/TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to toggle through the channels, press and hold down the CH+ or... seconds. Handle the remote control with care. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on -screen functions Use This Button TV (POWER) 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to avoid damage from possible...
... of the buttons on page 40. Remote Control Overview z To scan rapidly through all models except KV-32FV26, 36FV26) 3 To Do This ... Press ENTER for an extended period. CH +/- VOL +/TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to toggle through the channels, press and hold down the CH+ or... seconds. Handle the remote control with care. Using the Remote Control Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and - on -screen functions Use This Button TV (POWER) 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to avoid damage from possible...
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...coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to all channel selection through your cable box, you will be controlling all models except KV-36FS12. CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you should consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box Connections... Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to OFF and perform the Auto Program ...
...coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to all channel selection through your cable box, you will be controlling all models except KV-36FS12. CATV cable AUX Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ If you should consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 29). Cable Box Connections... Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to OFF and perform the Auto Program ...
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... 42). 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 can switch between scrambled channels (through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. z Pressing ANT switches between the AUX and...
... 42). 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 can switch between scrambled channels (through the AUX input and would like to all models except KV-36FS12. z Pressing ANT switches between the AUX and...
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... a VCR and Cable Box ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. 1 Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's IN jack to the TV's TO CONVERTER jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the ... an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to provide sound. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to the TV's A/V IN jacks. ✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable...
... a VCR and Cable Box ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. 1 Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's IN jack to the TV's TO CONVERTER jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the ... an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to provide sound. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to the TV's A/V IN jacks. ✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable...
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... MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍... To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to -...
... MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the remote control. 11 If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable ✍... To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to -...
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... POWER to run Auto Setup or press CH- z To reset your TV to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. CONTROL S allows you need to...
... POWER to run Auto Setup or press CH- z To reset your TV to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control, use a cable box for all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. CONTROL S allows you need to...
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Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using Wireless Headphones Page 20 21 22 Applies to Models All models All models except KV- 36FS12 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only 19
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using Wireless Headphones Page 20 21 22 Applies to Models All models All models except KV- 36FS12 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only 19
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...Features Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Picture in the window picture. Freezes the window picture. The AUX input cannot be viewed in model KV-36FS12. Displaying Picture in Picture To display PIP: ❑ Press (or the button labeled PIP): Indicates which indicates whether the main ... picture is currently receiving sound Main picture 9 6 Main picture channel number 2 Window picture channel number Window picture ✍ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels simultaneously - one in the large main window and another in a small window picture. ✍...
...Features Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Picture in the window picture. Freezes the window picture. The AUX input cannot be viewed in model KV-36FS12. Displaying Picture in Picture To display PIP: ❑ Press (or the button labeled PIP): Indicates which indicates whether the main ... picture is currently receiving sound Main picture 9 6 Main picture channel number 2 Window picture channel number Window picture ✍ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you to watch two channels simultaneously - one in the large main window and another in a small window picture. ✍...
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...for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. OFF Select if you are using the CH+/- buttons. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to alternate between. Press the ANT button to the AUX input (see page... select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Channel Label Label up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in your TV fixed to it. Cable ON Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV ...
...for all channel selection through a cable box or satellite receiver. OFF Select if you are using the CH+/- buttons. AUX 2-6 (All models except KV-36FS12.) Select when a cable box or satellite receiver is connected to alternate between. Press the ANT button to the AUX input (see page... select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Auto Program Automatically programs the TV for channel selection. Channel Label Label up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in your TV fixed to it. Cable ON Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV ...
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... increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following programs may contain more intense violence. For Canadian models, see page 32. PG Parental Guidance suggested . V Violence. PG-13 Parental Guidance for... children under 13. S Sexual situations. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Language. TV-Y7 Directed to block unrated TV programs, please be blocked. NC...
... increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following programs may contain more intense violence. For Canadian models, see page 32. PG Parental Guidance suggested . V Violence. PG-13 Parental Guidance for... children under 13. S Sexual situations. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Language. TV-Y7 Directed to block unrated TV programs, please be blocked. NC...
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... Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. G General programming. This temporarily switches off the TV. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 For US models, see page 31. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ... the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Option English Rating French Rating USA Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details.
... Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. G General programming. This temporarily switches off the TV. See "TV Rating" on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. 32 For US models, see page 31. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ... the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Option English Rating French Rating USA Rating Description C All children. When the TV is turned on page 31 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details.
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Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35 OFF To turn off 16:9. ON To activate manually. Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio.
Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of on-screen menus. 35 OFF To turn off 16:9. ON To activate manually. Using the Menus Option 16:9 Enhanced Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). Runs a demonstration of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is in VIDEO mode). z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio.
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The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus. Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control.
The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on -screen menus. Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 38 Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control.
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... your DVD player's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L, R) jacks. 39 S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other S VIDEO equipped video component. TO CONVERTER (except... cable provider does not feature local channels. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. S VIDEO...
... your DVD player's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L, R) jacks. 39 S-LINK CONTROL-S IN/OUT (except models KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other S VIDEO equipped video component. TO CONVERTER (except... cable provider does not feature local channels. Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Other Information Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. S VIDEO...
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...(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 more advanced functions. RM-Y169 is for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. RM-Y171 is for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. ANT z ...Picture-in the window picture. Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on /off all Sony equipment at once....
...(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 more advanced functions. RM-Y169 is for model KV- * DVD MENU 36FS16 only. RM-Y171 is for models * TITLE KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 only. ANT z ...Picture-in the window picture. Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on /off all Sony equipment at once....
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... jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to turn Display off automatically. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for the Video and Audio menus. Pressing down on page 27. Used for..." on the center button selects the item. Press again to switch control for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). See page 33 for changing available audio settings. For details, see "Using Wireless Headphones" on setting...
... jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to turn Display off automatically. Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for the Video and Audio menus. Pressing down on page 27. Used for..." on the center button selects the item. Press again to switch control for programming the remote control to display the TV menu. Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV26). See page 33 for changing available audio settings. For details, see "Using Wireless Headphones" on setting...
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... number for your equipment. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ❑ Whenever you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first to operate your equipment with that you remove the batteries to replace them, the code numbers may...three- Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to "Programmable Codes" on Remote Control VTR1 VTR2 VTR3 DVD/MDP Programmable Code Number 303 302 301 751 If you may revert to operate Sony brand video equipment. Enter the three-digit code number...
... number for your equipment. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ❑ Whenever you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first to operate your equipment with that you remove the batteries to replace them, the code numbers may...three- Press VTR/DVD or SAT/CABLE. (For models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26, move the slide switch to "Programmable Codes" on Remote Control VTR1 VTR2 VTR3 DVD/MDP Programmable Code Number 303 302 301 751 If you may revert to operate Sony brand video equipment. Enter the three-digit code number...