Warranty Card
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... (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all labor charges. 2. In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Proof of the Product, including the antenna. EXCEPT TO...
... (1) year. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all labor charges. 2. In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Proof of the Product, including the antenna. EXCEPT TO...
Marketing Specifications
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... For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Specifications Inputs and Outputs • Component Video Input (Y/PB/PR) 2 Rear • Composite Input: 1 Front/3 Rear • HDMI Interface: 1 Rear • S Video (With Detection): 1 Front/2 Rear • Control S: 1 Rear • Audio Out: 1 Rear • Monitor: 1 Rear Supplied Accessories KV-27/32/36HS420 27" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • Dynamic Picture™ Circuitry • Trinitone® Color Temperature • ClearEdge VM...
... For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Specifications Inputs and Outputs • Component Video Input (Y/PB/PR) 2 Rear • Composite Input: 1 Front/3 Rear • HDMI Interface: 1 Rear • S Video (With Detection): 1 Front/2 Rear • Control S: 1 Rear • Audio Out: 1 Rear • Monitor: 1 Rear Supplied Accessories KV-27/32/36HS420 27" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • Dynamic Picture™ Circuitry • Trinitone® Color Temperature • ClearEdge VM...
Operating Instructions
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... authorization from SRS Labs, Inc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use of this television receiver for a Class B digital device pursuant to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at low settings. You are the result of misuse. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from these...
... authorization from SRS Labs, Inc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use of this television receiver for a Class B digital device pursuant to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at low settings. You are the result of misuse. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from these...
Operating Instructions
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... the plug should use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Lightning may fall , causing serious injury. 2 Installation Always use , and servicing of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Accessories Do not place the set on the serial/model plate. Use...
... the plug should use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Lightning may fall , causing serious injury. 2 Installation Always use , and servicing of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Accessories Do not place the set on the serial/model plate. Use...
Operating Instructions
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... antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set where the power cord is in safe operating condition, and to lightning and power line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it can come in contact with a cloth or other materials. ❑ Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer that he has used replacement parts...
... antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set where the power cord is in safe operating condition, and to lightning and power line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it can come in contact with a cloth or other materials. ❑ Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer that he has used replacement parts...
Operating Instructions
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... Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 43 All Equipment 43 Operating a VCR 43 Operating a Satellite Receiver 43 Operating a Cable Box 44 Operating a DVD Player 44 Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit 44 Using the Menus Overview ...45 Navigating Through Menus 45 Using the Video Menu 46 Using the Audio Menu 48 Using the Screen Menu 50 Using the Channel Menu 52 Using the Parent Menu 54 Using the Parent Menu 54 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 55 Viewing Blocked Programs...
... Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 43 All Equipment 43 Operating a VCR 43 Operating a Satellite Receiver 43 Operating a Cable Box 44 Operating a DVD Player 44 Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit 44 Using the Menus Overview ...45 Navigating Through Menus 45 Using the Video Menu 46 Using the Audio Menu 48 Using the Screen Menu 50 Using the Channel Menu 52 Using the Parent Menu 54 Using the Parent Menu 54 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 55 Viewing Blocked Programs...
Operating Instructions
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... "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 37.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to work with audio cables. Using S VIDEO jacks? SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 32. Contact your cable provider for your digital cable box. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter's two output...
... "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 37.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to work with audio cables. Using S VIDEO jacks? SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 32. Contact your cable provider for your digital cable box. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter's two output...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 43. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... A/V cable Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you must program the remote control. identify equipment connected to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP TV A/V cable Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) Coaxial cable Cable box CATV cable Coaxial cable If you are often VCR color-coded to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Watch cable box (scrambled) Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change...
... cable box to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 43. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... A/V cable Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you must program the remote control. identify equipment connected to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP TV A/V cable Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) Coaxial cable Cable box CATV cable Coaxial cable If you are often VCR color-coded to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... Watch cable box (scrambled) Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change...
Operating Instructions
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... the instructions for details). TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. SETUP Satellite Receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP Coaxial cable Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver A/V cable Notes on page 43. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 5859. 21 SETUP Connect red to red, white to...
... the instructions for details). TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. SETUP Satellite Receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP Coaxial cable Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver A/V cable Notes on page 43. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 5859. 21 SETUP Connect red to red, white to...
Operating Instructions
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Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... Label video inputs to select the VIDEO 7 input. HDMI-to the TV 27 SETUP identify equipment connected to -DVI cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP HDTV Receiver Note on pages 58-59. Do This ... To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If...
Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... Label video inputs to select the VIDEO 7 input. HDMI-to the TV 27 SETUP identify equipment connected to -DVI cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP HDTV Receiver Note on pages 58-59. Do This ... To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If...
Operating Instructions
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... Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. For details, see page 42). The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to clear Favorite Channels (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 37. TV: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to change the VHF/UHF output...
... Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. For details, see page 42). The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to clear Favorite Channels (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 37. TV: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to change the VHF/UHF output...
Operating Instructions
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... sound Press MUTING (press again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to use the features of the remote control, see pages 33-38. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number and current time and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to the TV's video inputs. Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32...
... sound Press MUTING (press again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to use the features of the remote control, see pages 33-38. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number and current time and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to the TV's video inputs. Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32...
Operating Instructions
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... for setting up a Favorite Channels list, run the 52 Auto Program function, and more . KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Lets you are included in the Setup menu. To Do This ... KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . KV-30/34HS420 Only Allows you to make changes to your video inputs, and selecting the language of each screen. The Menu gives you access to...
... for setting up a Favorite Channels list, run the 52 Auto Program function, and more . KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Lets you are included in the Setup menu. To Do This ... KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . KV-30/34HS420 Only Allows you to make changes to your video inputs, and selecting the language of each screen. The Menu gives you access to...
Operating Instructions
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...details, see "Displaying a List of these steps: 1. buttons. 1 Press V or v to change settings, press V v B b. Channel Fix Useful when you use the cable box or satellite receiver to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these settings if you are using an antenna. ✍ You should run Auto Program after changing this setting if you...
...details, see "Displaying a List of these steps: 1. buttons. 1 Press V or v to change settings, press V v B b. Channel Fix Useful when you use the cable box or satellite receiver to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these settings if you are using an antenna. ✍ You should run Auto Program after changing this setting if you...
Operating Instructions
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Select Password: _ _ _ _ Press + to enter password Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to confirm the selection. If you are creating this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you lose your password, see page 56). 54 SETUP Change Password For changing your password for details. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. If this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press...
Select Password: _ _ _ _ Press + to enter password Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to confirm the selection. If you are creating this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you lose your password, see page 56). 54 SETUP Change Password For changing your password for details. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. If this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press...
Operating Instructions
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... the password. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Press the ENTER button when tuned to children age 7 and older. SETUP Menus SETUP 55 z If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and...
... the password. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Press the ENTER button when tuned to children age 7 and older. SETUP Menus SETUP 55 z If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and...
Operating Instructions
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...). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 52). ❏ Make sure the Cable option is set the Caption Vision option to Off. Dark, poor or no sound need service. Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏ If your TV does not turn on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it...
...). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 52). ❏ Make sure the Cable option is set the Caption Vision option to Off. Dark, poor or no sound need service. Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏ If your TV does not turn on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it...
Operating Instructions
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... cannot be better set insufficient to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a menu option appears in gray, this LED will turn on , then shuts off . LED on front panel is lit ❏ This LED (see page 10) blinks when the TV is set to Fixed (in the Audio Menu (see to temporarily unblock channels. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the...
... cannot be better set insufficient to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a menu option appears in gray, this LED will turn on , then shuts off . LED on front panel is lit ❏ This LED (see page 10) blinks when the TV is set to Fixed (in the Audio Menu (see to temporarily unblock channels. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the...
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 52 Auto SAP, MTS setting 48 B balance, adjusting 48 bass, adjusting 48 batteries, inserting in Channel Menu 52 using 42 features 7 Fixed audio setting 49 Full mode, setting 50 G GUIDE button 36 H HD Detailer 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described 11 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 8, 27, 28, 62 hue, adjusting 46 I Info Banner 58 interlaced 7, 35, 47, 62 69 See Digital Reality Creation. See cable...
... Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 52 Auto SAP, MTS setting 48 B balance, adjusting 48 bass, adjusting 48 batteries, inserting in Channel Menu 52 using 42 features 7 Fixed audio setting 49 Full mode, setting 50 G GUIDE button 36 H HD Detailer 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described 11 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 8, 27, 28, 62 hue, adjusting 46 I Info Banner 58 interlaced 7, 35, 47, 62 69 See Digital Reality Creation. See cable...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control inserting batteries 33 programming 37-38 removing, Favorite Channels 42 RESET button 35 resetting Audio options 49 Timer options 57 Video options 47 Rewind button 35 S S VIDEO jack, described 10, 11, 15 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 35 SAT/CABLE POWER button 35 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 43 Screen Mode 40, 41, 50, 60 SELECT button 10 setting up channels 32 Setup Menu 45, 58 sharpness, adjusting 46 Simulated, audio effect 48 SLEEP button 35 speakers turning on/off 49 using external speakers 49 specifications 67 STAND...
... remote control inserting batteries 33 programming 37-38 removing, Favorite Channels 42 RESET button 35 resetting Audio options 49 Timer options 57 Video options 47 Rewind button 35 S S VIDEO jack, described 10, 11, 15 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 35 SAT/CABLE POWER button 35 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 43 Screen Mode 40, 41, 50, 60 SELECT button 10 setting up channels 32 Setup Menu 45, 58 sharpness, adjusting 46 Simulated, audio effect 48 SLEEP button 35 speakers turning on/off 49 using external speakers 49 specifications 67 STAND...