Limited Warranty
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... one (1) year from state to any authorized Sony service facility, Product freight needs to obtain warranty service. In addition, if you . ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due...
... one (1) year from state to any authorized Sony service facility, Product freight needs to obtain warranty service. In addition, if you . ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due...
Operating Instructions
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...the SET UP Menu 25 Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu ..... 26 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Menu 30 Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control .......... 32 Operating a Cable Box or SAT Receiver Programming the Remote Control .......... 34 Troubleshooting 35 Specifications 36 Index 38 Table of Contents Important Safeguards i Welcome 1 Precautions 1 Using This Manual 1 Connecting and Installing the TV Making Connections 2 Note about the AC Power Cord 3 Cable or Antenna Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 VCR Connections 5 Satellite Connections 7 DVD Player Connections...
...the SET UP Menu 25 Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu ..... 26 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Menu 30 Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control .......... 32 Operating a Cable Box or SAT Receiver Programming the Remote Control .......... 34 Troubleshooting 35 Specifications 36 Index 38 Table of Contents Important Safeguards i Welcome 1 Precautions 1 Using This Manual 1 Connecting and Installing the TV Making Connections 2 Note about the AC Power Cord 3 Cable or Antenna Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 VCR Connections 5 Satellite Connections 7 DVD Player Connections...
Operating Instructions
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... 32, 34) RESET CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP RM-Y170 PIP (page17) PICTURE MODE TV/DBS SWAP GUIDE MTS TV POWER (page 15) FUNCTION (page 15) Getting to represent the available functions. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for reference. TV/VIDEO (page 16) ANT (page 16) Button color Black Press to select the component you want to buttons on the remote control will refer to power operations, like turning...
... 32, 34) RESET CODE SET VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP RM-Y170 PIP (page17) PICTURE MODE TV/DBS SWAP GUIDE MTS TV POWER (page 15) FUNCTION (page 15) Getting to represent the available functions. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for reference. TV/VIDEO (page 16) ANT (page 16) Button color Black Press to select the component you want to buttons on the remote control will refer to power operations, like turning...
Operating Instructions
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.... Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a residential installation. You are designed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. registered mark. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on a circuit different from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner. Never use of the...
.... Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a residential installation. You are designed to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. registered mark. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on a circuit different from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner. Never use of the...
Operating Instructions
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... AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Cleaning Unplug the set from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is left unattended and unused for the specific model of TV. The set may cause hazards. When the set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having...
... AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Cleaning Unplug the set from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is left unattended and unused for the specific model of TV. The set may cause hazards. When the set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having...
Operating Instructions
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... 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that are required, be located in the vicinity of other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set where the power cord...
... 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that are required, be located in the vicinity of other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set where the power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... for models KV-32XBR250 and KV-36XBR250. Doing so could cause damage to remove the cord from these hooks. This manual is for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. It shows how to connect to your TV's settings. 5 Troubleshooting This section helps you to insert the plug fully into five major sections. Precautions Using This Manual Thank you are unable to correct problems you may encounter with hooks. This manual...
... for models KV-32XBR250 and KV-36XBR250. Doing so could cause damage to remove the cord from these hooks. This manual is for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. It shows how to connect to your TV's settings. 5 Troubleshooting This section helps you to insert the plug fully into five major sections. Precautions Using This Manual Thank you are unable to correct problems you may encounter with hooks. This manual...
Operating Instructions
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... IN on your cable box. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable box to VHF/UHF on your remote control. If you will be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 34). • When using PIP, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 26). Notes • Your Sony remote control can switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you can be controlling all channels. Cable IN OUT Cable box (Rear of TV) AUX...
... IN on your cable box. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable box to VHF/UHF on your remote control. If you will be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 34). • When using PIP, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 26). Notes • Your Sony remote control can switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you can be controlling all channels. Cable IN OUT Cable box (Rear of TV) AUX...
Operating Instructions
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... TV. 4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to the left input on your TV. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected. 3 Coaxial cable Cable/ 1 antenna VCR OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 2 3 Coaxial cable VCR OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 2 4 Cable 1 OUT IN Cable box (Rear of TV) AUX VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y TO CONVERTER S VIDEO PB VHF/UHF VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) AUX...
... TV. 4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to the left input on your TV. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected. 3 Coaxial cable Cable/ 1 antenna VCR OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 2 3 Coaxial cable VCR OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 2 4 Cable 1 OUT IN Cable box (Rear of TV) AUX VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y TO CONVERTER S VIDEO PB VHF/UHF VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) AUX...
Operating Instructions
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... MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) PR VIDEO L AUDIO R L (MONO) AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT IN 2 VCR (for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR intended for recording) AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE IN OUT IN AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 6 To perform tape editing; Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Connecting two VCRs for tape editing MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by pressing TV/VIDEO. (Rear...
... MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) PR VIDEO L AUDIO R L (MONO) AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT IN 2 VCR (for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR intended for recording) AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE IN OUT IN AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) 6 To perform tape editing; Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Connecting two VCRs for tape editing MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by pressing TV/VIDEO. (Rear...
Operating Instructions
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.... S Video does not provide sound, so your audio cable must still be connected. 1 Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver SATELLITE IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 3 2 VHF/UHF IN OUT AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver has an S Video connection, use it for optimum picture...
.... S Video does not provide sound, so your audio cable must still be connected. 1 Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver SATELLITE IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT 3 2 VHF/UHF IN OUT AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver has an S Video connection, use it for optimum picture...
Operating Instructions
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... colors. 8 1 2 DVD Video connectors LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-LINK DIGITAL OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO Y B-Y R-Y OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) (Rear of your TV. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) DVD Player Connections Connecting a DVD Player 1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV. 2 S VIDEO cable (Rear...
... colors. 8 1 2 DVD Video connectors LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-LINK DIGITAL OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO Y B-Y R-Y OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 (Rear of TV) VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) (Rear of your TV. Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) DVD Player Connections Connecting a DVD Player 1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV. 2 S VIDEO cable (Rear...
Operating Instructions
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... initial setup screen appears. AUTO PROGRAM: [ CH + ] EXIT: [ CH - ] First please connect cable/antenna 2 Press CH + to factory settings, turn the TV on. The TV will want to run AUTO PROGRAM or press CH - AUTO PROGRAMMING 14 Tip z To reset your TV to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. Using Your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically Using the buttons on the top of the TV: After you have finished connecting...
... initial setup screen appears. AUTO PROGRAM: [ CH + ] EXIT: [ CH - ] First please connect cable/antenna 2 Press CH + to factory settings, turn the TV on. The TV will want to run AUTO PROGRAM or press CH - AUTO PROGRAMMING 14 Tip z To reset your TV to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. Using Your New TV Setting Up the TV Automatically Using the buttons on the top of the TV: After you have finished connecting...
Operating Instructions
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... OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for immediate selection. SLEEP RESET Turns the TV off . MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. Watching the TV The following chart explains more advanced buttons on your remote control). 0-9 PICTURE MODE Use for direct channel selection. Cycles through the VIDEO MODE settings: VIVID, STANDARD...
... OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for immediate selection. SLEEP RESET Turns the TV off . MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. Watching the TV The following chart explains more advanced buttons on your remote control). 0-9 PICTURE MODE Use for direct channel selection. Cycles through the VIDEO MODE settings: VIVID, STANDARD...
Operating Instructions
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... channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for the AUX input. MANUAL: Select to alternate between. FAVORITE CHANNEL MODE : AUTO PREVIEW : ON 1. 6 2. 5 3. 4 4. 3 5. 2 MENU Move Select Exit MENU Using FAVORITE CHANNEL: 1 Exit all menus and press , your CABLE settings. If PREVIEW is set to ON, a window picture displays your favorite channels as you want to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your FAVORITE CHANNEL options will need to watch, and press . CHANNEL FIX Useful when you have video equipment connected (e.g. Using...
... channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for the AUX input. MANUAL: Select to alternate between. FAVORITE CHANNEL MODE : AUTO PREVIEW : ON 1. 6 2. 5 3. 4 4. 3 5. 2 MENU Move Select Exit MENU Using FAVORITE CHANNEL: 1 Exit all menus and press , your CABLE settings. If PREVIEW is set to ON, a window picture displays your favorite channels as you want to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your FAVORITE CHANNEL options will need to watch, and press . CHANNEL FIX Useful when you have video equipment connected (e.g. Using...
Operating Instructions
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... help simplify the rating selection. Once you forget your password. The following preselected categories to change your password, see page 36. 31 See pages 28-29, for an overview of the following maximum ratings will restore your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, turn PARENTAL LOCK to block or unblock the rating or content and press . To view a blocked program: Press ENTER on the remote control, then use...
... help simplify the rating selection. Once you forget your password. The following preselected categories to change your password, see page 36. 31 See pages 28-29, for an overview of the following maximum ratings will restore your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, turn PARENTAL LOCK to block or unblock the rating or content and press . To view a blocked program: Press ENTER on the remote control, then use...
Operating Instructions
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... change channels To record To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause To scan To change input mode Buttons on the remote control Press VTR/DVD (POWER). To resume normal playback, press again or press (. Press TV/VTR. Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number...
... change channels To record To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause To scan To change input mode Buttons on the remote control Press VTR/DVD (POWER). To resume normal playback, press again or press (. Press TV/VTR. Operating Video Equipment Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number...
Operating Instructions
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... CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 26). • Press ANT on the • Your TV may not be set to change the input mode, (page 16). 35 TV for ideal WebTV viewing) Good picture, no sound • Power cord may not be plugged in. • Remote control batteries may not be inserted correctly. • TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect. • Current program may not be adjusted correctly. • Adjust the COLOR settings...
... CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 26). • Press ANT on the • Your TV may not be set to change the input mode, (page 16). 35 TV for ideal WebTV viewing) Good picture, no sound • Power cord may not be plugged in. • Remote control batteries may not be inserted correctly. • TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect. • Current program may not be adjusted correctly. • Adjust the COLOR settings...
Operating Instructions
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... volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms (fix) Impedance (Output): 2 kilohms 5) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Television system American TV standard, NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14 -69/CATV: 1 - 125 Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Visible screen size 32-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32XBR250) 36-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36XBR250) Actual screen size 34-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32XBR250) 38-inch picture measured diagonally (KV...
... volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms (fix) Impedance (Output): 2 kilohms 5) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Television system American TV standard, NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14 -69/CATV: 1 - 125 Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Visible screen size 32-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32XBR250) 36-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36XBR250) Actual screen size 34-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32XBR250) 38-inch picture measured diagonally (KV...
Operating Instructions
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... picture 17 PICTURE MODE, button 15 PIP connections 17 PIP operations AUDIO 17 CH 17 FREEZE 17 PIP 17 POSITION 17 SWAP 17 TV/VIDEO 17 Programming the remote 32, 34 R RATINGS ENGLISH 29 FRENCH 29 MOVIE 28 TV 28 U.S.A 29 UNRATED 28 Remote control 13, 15 FUNCTION buttons 15 Illustration inside front cover S SAP 23 Safety 1 Select buttons 13 Adjustment bars 13 SET UP menu 25 AUTO PROGRAM 26 CABLE 26 CHANNEL CAPTION 27 CHANNEL FIX 26 CHANNEL...
... picture 17 PICTURE MODE, button 15 PIP connections 17 PIP operations AUDIO 17 CH 17 FREEZE 17 PIP 17 POSITION 17 SWAP 17 TV/VIDEO 17 Programming the remote 32, 34 R RATINGS ENGLISH 29 FRENCH 29 MOVIE 28 TV 28 U.S.A 29 UNRATED 28 Remote control 13, 15 FUNCTION buttons 15 Illustration inside front cover S SAP 23 Safety 1 Select buttons 13 Adjustment bars 13 SET UP menu 25 AUTO PROGRAM 26 CABLE 26 CHANNEL CAPTION 27 CHANNEL FIX 26 CHANNEL...
