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4-102-732-21(1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Sony Corporation
4-102-732-21(1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...39 Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode 40 Models KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 Models KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Creating a List of Favorite Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using... Options 56 Viewing Blocked Programs 56 Using the Timer Menu 57 Using the Setup Menu 58 Other Information Overview ...61 Glossary ...62 Contacting Sony 63 Troubleshooting 63 Remote Control 63 Channels 64 Video 64 Audio 65 General 65 Specifications 66 Optional Accessories 67 Index ...69 SETUP SETUP Other...
Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...39 Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode 40 Models KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 Models KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Creating a List of Favorite Channels 42 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels 42 Using... Options 56 Viewing Blocked Programs 56 Using the Timer Menu 57 Using the Setup Menu 58 Other Information Overview ...61 Glossary ...62 Contacting Sony 63 Troubleshooting 63 Remote Control 63 Channels 64 Video 64 Audio 65 General 65 Specifications 66 Optional Accessories 67 Index ...69 SETUP SETUP Other...
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... screens appear when you 've connected your signal source properly. Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you to set up . When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When Auto Program is displayed. Press V v to make a vertical correction to correct any tilt of receivable channels. SETUP Setup...
... screens appear when you 've connected your signal source properly. Check that language. 3 The next screen instructs you to set up . When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When Auto Program is displayed. Press V v to make a vertical correction to correct any tilt of receivable channels. SETUP Setup...
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... qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; Description Press once to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. When no menus are displayed, pressing...
... qh DISPLAY qj SCREEN MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER ql GUIDE w; Description Press once to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. When no menus are displayed, pressing...
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Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Mute the sound Press ...
Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Mute the sound Press ...
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... left and right sides to its original size. For details, see page 51. Useful for watching Letterbox movies. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode Models KV-30/34HS420 Only z You can also change the Screen Mode settings in the Screen menu.
... left and right sides to its original size. For details, see page 51. Useful for watching Letterbox movies. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode Models KV-30/34HS420 Only z You can also change the Screen Mode settings in the Screen menu.
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... to make changes to change Change an option's settings Select (confirm) changed setting Exit the Menu Press MENU B b V v Vv B b or B MENU 45 KV-30/34HS420 Only Allows you are included in the Setup menu. Display the Menu Move through the Menus Move through the Menu options Select an option to...Menus z Menus include navigation help text that appears at the bottom of programs based on -screen Menus. Lets you to enter and exit Menus. KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . Using the Menus Overview z Press MENU to set the clock on your...
... to make changes to change Change an option's settings Select (confirm) changed setting Exit the Menu Press MENU B b V v Vv B b or B MENU 45 KV-30/34HS420 Only Allows you are included in the Setup menu. Display the Menu Move through the Menus Move through the Menu options Select an option to...Menus z Menus include navigation help text that appears at the bottom of programs based on -screen Menus. Lets you to enter and exit Menus. KV-30/34HS420 Only Timer functions are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more . Using the Menus Overview z Press MENU to set the clock on your...
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.... Screen Mode is unavailable when viewing HD (1080i, 720p) sources because those sources are condensed to exit the Menu. SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu KV-30/34HS420 Only To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display menu 2.
.... Screen Mode is unavailable when viewing HD (1080i, 720p) sources because those sources are condensed to exit the Menu. SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu KV-30/34HS420 Only To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display menu 2.
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...Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Screen Mode: Normal Setup Menu for KV-27/32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for programs... that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to On or...
...Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Screen Mode: Normal Setup Menu for KV-27/32/36HS420 Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for programs... that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to On or...
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... to assign a label. SETUP SETUP SETUP z The Skip label is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as selected DVD titles. z Normally, Tilt...
... to assign a label. SETUP SETUP SETUP z The Skip label is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as selected DVD titles. z Normally, Tilt...
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Option Clock/Timers KV-30/34HS420 Only Description Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on the front panel will light, indicating the timer has been ..., hour, and minute). Zoom Enlarges the picture size. ✍ The Screen Mode option is grayed out when it is in the minute field. Screen Mode KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Allows you...
Option Clock/Timers KV-30/34HS420 Only Description Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on the front panel will light, indicating the timer has been ..., hour, and minute). Zoom Enlarges the picture size. ✍ The Screen Mode option is grayed out when it is in the minute field. Screen Mode KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Allows you...
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A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. That part of the screen. Provides 480 lines of resolution. KV-30/34HS420 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the United States, such as a set-top box...used to 3,000 megahertz. S VIDEO requires a single cable, which first transmits all the odd lines on . Provides 1080 lines of resolution. KV-27/32/36HS420 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio SETUP SETUP SETUP component video Component video...
A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. That part of the screen. Provides 480 lines of resolution. KV-30/34HS420 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the United States, such as a set-top box...used to 3,000 megahertz. S VIDEO requires a single cable, which first transmits all the odd lines on . Provides 1080 lines of resolution. KV-27/32/36HS420 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio SETUP SETUP SETUP component video Component video...
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... could be station trouble. appear on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. For details, see page 59. SETUP SETUP Other Info 64 Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Video Menu (see page 46). good sound ❏ Check the ... Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Your TV will show these programs with theatrical KV-30/34HS420 Only releases). Dark, poor or no text is available. (See page 58 to reset Setup selections.) To turn on the screen ❏ Try ...
... could be station trouble. appear on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. For details, see page 59. SETUP SETUP Other Info 64 Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Video Menu (see page 46). good sound ❏ Check the ... Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Your TV will show these programs with theatrical KV-30/34HS420 Only releases). Dark, poor or no text is available. (See page 58 to reset Setup selections.) To turn on the screen ❏ Try ...
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...) 7 total (1 on front panel) 2 (Y, PB, PR) 1 1 Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 10W x 2 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16... (Picture Measured Diagonally) Actual CRT Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Speaker Output FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 27 in (685.8 mm) 30 in (762 mm...) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 29 in (736.6 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38...
...) 7 total (1 on front panel) 2 (Y, PB, PR) 1 1 Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 KV-27HS420 KV-30HS420 KV-32HS420 KV-34HS420 KV-36HS420 10W x 2 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16... (Picture Measured Diagonally) Actual CRT Size (Picture Measured Diagonally) Speaker Output FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 27 in (685.8 mm) 30 in (762 mm...) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 29 in (736.6 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38...
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...(35 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in) KV-34HS420 994 x 654 x 604 mm (39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in) KV-36HS420 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm (39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in) KV-27HS420 50.2 Kg (111 lbs) KV-30HS420 68 Kg (150 lbs) KV-32HS420 74.8 Kg (165 lbs) KV-34HS420 88 Kg (194 lbs) KV-36HS420 104.3 Kg (230.0 lbs) In Use...are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video For KV-27HS420 For KV-30HS420 For KV-32HS420 For KV-34HS420 For KV-36HS420 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-27HX1 SU-30HX1 SU...
...(35 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in) KV-34HS420 994 x 654 x 604 mm (39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in) KV-36HS420 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm (39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in) KV-27HS420 50.2 Kg (111 lbs) KV-30HS420 68 Kg (150 lbs) KV-32HS420 74.8 Kg (165 lbs) KV-34HS420 88 Kg (194 lbs) KV-36HS420 104.3 Kg (230.0 lbs) In Use...are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video For KV-27HS420 For KV-30HS420 For KV-32HS420 For KV-34HS420 For KV-36HS420 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-27HX1 SU-30HX1 SU...