Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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.... 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. 7 Share our safety message on top of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Tune Into Safety 1 One size ... angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your home. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children...
.... 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. 7 Share our safety message on top of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Tune Into Safety 1 One size ... angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your home. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children...
Warranty Card
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... packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to you . To obtain warranty service, you must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. has established telephone numbers for all ... for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for a period of 90 days from the Product. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. two (2) years).
... packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to you . To obtain warranty service, you must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. has established telephone numbers for all ... for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for a period of 90 days from the Product. 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. two (2) years).
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... models KV-36FS13 and KV-36FS17. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to show the maximum features available. This symbol is for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio communications. Use of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
... models KV-36FS13 and KV-36FS17. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to show the maximum features available. This symbol is for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio communications. Use of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
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... any kind on the serial/model plate. WARNING To guard against the possibility of the set. Grounding or Polarization This set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of electrical... service manual. This is not being turned on or off when it from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it is normal for some TV sets to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. If you are unable to insert the plug into the set through the cabinet...
... any kind on the serial/model plate. WARNING To guard against the possibility of the set. Grounding or Polarization This set is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of electrical... service manual. This is not being turned on or off when it from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it is normal for some TV sets to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. If you are unable to insert the plug into the set through the cabinet...
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview 1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 Using the Features Overview 29 Using Favorite Channels 30 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only 31 Installing the TV Overview 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or... Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 26 Connecting a Camcorder 27 Setting Up the TV Automatically 28 Using the Menus Overview 35 Using the Video Menu 36 Using the Audio Menu 38 Using the Channel Menu 40 Using the Parent Menu 42 ...
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview 1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 Using the Features Overview 29 Using Favorite Channels 30 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only 31 Installing the TV Overview 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or... Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 26 Connecting a Camcorder 27 Setting Up the TV Automatically 28 Using the Menus Overview 35 Using the Video Menu 36 Using the Audio Menu 38 Using the Channel Menu 40 Using the Parent Menu 42 ...
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 1
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 1
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...first thing you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical ...widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs. ❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that maximizes picture resolution on the KV-36FS17 model: ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in a room. Also, on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for connected...screen technology improves picture detail without leaving the current channel. 2 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in Picture (PIP): Allows...
...first thing you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical ...widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs. ❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that maximizes picture resolution on the KV-36FS17 model: ❑ Dual Tuner Picture in a room. Also, on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for connected...screen technology improves picture detail without leaving the current channel. 2 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in Picture (PIP): Allows...
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... whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for controlling your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. Handle the remote control with your TV. Using the Remote Control The remote control is the primary mechanism for an extended period..., you need to set up and operate the TV in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is best to ensure that you have all you may need to buy extra cables or connectors. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Along with care. These items are ...
... whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for controlling your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. Handle the remote control with your TV. Using the Remote Control The remote control is the primary mechanism for an extended period..., you need to set up and operate the TV in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is best to ensure that you have all you may need to buy extra cables or connectors. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Along with care. These items are ...
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... on page 50. The TV alternates between TV and VCR mode. Provides quick access for programming the remote control to resume playback or recording) To record, press N and z simultaneously. RM-Y180 Model KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17 (See page 6) Button 1 MUTING qa qs 2 SYSTEM OFF 3 TV/VCR qd qf qg ...MODE 6 JUMP 7 TV/SAT Remote RM-Y180 RM-Y181 8 RESET 9 VOL +/q; If you have a non-Sony VCR, you want the TV to restore the sound. Switches between two channels. CODE SET qa POWER buttons (GREEN) Description Mutes the sound. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Descriptions The ...
... on page 50. The TV alternates between TV and VCR mode. Provides quick access for programming the remote control to resume playback or recording) To record, press N and z simultaneously. RM-Y180 Model KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17 (See page 6) Button 1 MUTING qa qs 2 SYSTEM OFF 3 TV/VCR qd qf qg ...MODE 6 JUMP 7 TV/SAT Remote RM-Y180 RM-Y181 8 RESET 9 VOL +/q; If you have a non-Sony VCR, you want the TV to restore the sound. Switches between two channels. CODE SET qa POWER buttons (GREEN) Description Mutes the sound. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Descriptions The ...
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf DISPLAY qg MTS/SAP qh 0 - 9 and ENTER qj GUIDE qk Description Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to display the TV menu. Pressing down on page 45. CH +/- Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS...selects the item. Press once to select immediately. Press again to show which device the remote control is operating. Displays the program guide of your TV's video inputs. For details on setting the time, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 38. For details, see "To set ) ...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf DISPLAY qg MTS/SAP qh 0 - 9 and ENTER qj GUIDE qk Description Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to display the TV menu. Pressing down on page 45. CH +/- Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS...selects the item. Press once to select immediately. Press again to show which device the remote control is operating. Displays the program guide of your TV's video inputs. For details on setting the time, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 38. For details, see "To set ) ...
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...FD Trinitron Wega 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Button Description 1 MUTING Mutes the sound. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 38. 8 RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory defaults. 9 VOL +/- POSITION Moves the location of the VCR. The TV...36. 6 JUMP Press to remain on page 31. Press again or press VOL + to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4. 4 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV...older Sony equipment.) 3 TV/VCR CONTROLS and PIP CONTROLS AUDIO qd qf CH+/- RM-Y181 The POWER button on /off all Sony ...
...FD Trinitron Wega 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Button Description 1 MUTING Mutes the sound. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 38. 8 RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory defaults. 9 VOL +/- POSITION Moves the location of the VCR. The TV...36. 6 JUMP Press to remain on page 31. Press again or press VOL + to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4. 4 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV...older Sony equipment.) 3 TV/VCR CONTROLS and PIP CONTROLS AUDIO qd qf CH+/- RM-Y181 The POWER button on /off all Sony ...
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...FD Trinitron Wega Button qa POWER buttons (GREEN) qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf ANT qg DISPLAY qh MTS/SAP qj 0 - 9 and ENTER qk GUIDE ql Description Turn on and off . Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to display the TV menu. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV...(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Cycles through the video equipment connected to turn Display off the TV and other audio/video equipment. Press to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to display the current time and channel label ...
...FD Trinitron Wega Button qa POWER buttons (GREEN) qs FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qd TV/VIDEO qf ANT qg DISPLAY qh MTS/SAP qj 0 - 9 and ENTER qk GUIDE ql Description Turn on and off . Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to display the TV menu. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV...(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Cycles through the video equipment connected to turn Display off the TV and other audio/video equipment. Press to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to display the current time and channel label ...
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... Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) 12 Connecting a VCR and Cable 16 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only) 17 Connecting Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Gently slide the cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the hook 9 You can detach the... cord Do not remove the cord from the two lower hooks. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing 20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 22 Connecting ...
... Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) 12 Connecting a VCR and Cable 16 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only) 17 Connecting Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Gently slide the cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the hook 9 You can detach the... cord Do not remove the cord from the two lower hooks. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing 20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 22 Connecting ...
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Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS13 6 4 3 Model KV-36FS17 5 4 1 2 3 7 6 7 5 10
Pressing the MENU button brings up the on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on -screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS13 6 4 3 Model KV-36FS17 5 4 1 2 3 7 6 7 5 10
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...to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. Installing the TV Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description 1 AUX (KV-36FS17) Allows you set up your TV to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. 3 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna ...or cable. 4S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of the TV. Use this jack instead of...
...to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. Installing the TV Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description 1 AUX (KV-36FS17) Allows you set up your TV to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. 3 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna ...or cable. 4S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of the TV. Use this jack instead of...
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Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable: VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV Antenna connector Other homes may have both: VHF and UHF 75-ohm coaxial cable 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV U/V Mixer (not supplied) 12 Installing the TV Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting Directly to Cable or an Antenna The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home.
Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable: VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV Antenna connector Other homes may have both: VHF and UHF 75-ohm coaxial cable 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV U/V Mixer (not supplied) 12 Installing the TV Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting Directly to Cable or an Antenna The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home.
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Installing the TV Cable and Antenna (KV-36FS17 only) If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you need to use a cable box. Basic Cable Box Connections Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use the cable box - regular cable channels), and you may find ...control to change channels using the CATV cable 1 Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote control. (This is not scrambled. (Your TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Use the PIP feature normally with the CATV input. ❑ Use the PIP feature ...
Installing the TV Cable and Antenna (KV-36FS17 only) If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you need to use a cable box. Basic Cable Box Connections Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use the cable box - regular cable channels), and you may find ...control to change channels using the CATV cable 1 Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote control. (This is not scrambled. (Your TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Use the PIP feature normally with the CATV input. ❑ Use the PIP feature ...
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... cable box's IN jack. Cable box IN 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) AUX Rear of TV OUT 3 2 TO CONVERTER Rear of TV 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 1 VHF/UHF Rear of TV channels ❑ When using the cable box, you to switch between channels from cable box and channels... from the previous page) 1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to switch channels. pressing the button again selects regular cable.) To use the cable box ...
... cable box's IN jack. Cable box IN 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) AUX Rear of TV OUT 3 2 TO CONVERTER Rear of TV 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 1 VHF/UHF Rear of TV channels ❑ When using the cable box, you to switch between channels from cable box and channels... from the previous page) 1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to switch channels. pressing the button again selects regular cable.) To use the cable box ...
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...channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Installing the TV Cable Box only Use this hookup if: ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels are not, consider using... connector from your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. If some of TV 1 2 IN OUT Cable box 15 Cable VHF/UHF Rear of your channels are scrambled, but others are routed through your cable box...
...channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Installing the TV Cable Box only Use this hookup if: ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels are not, consider using... connector from your cable service to the cable box's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. If some of TV 1 2 IN OUT Cable box 15 Cable VHF/UHF Rear of your channels are scrambled, but others are routed through your cable box...
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... the video signal, you will need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. ✍ If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR...'s IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's Audio and Video OUT jacks to a combination audio/video cable). Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you can use an S VIDEO cable for...
... the video signal, you will need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. ✍ If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR...'s IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's Audio and Video OUT jacks to a combination audio/video cable). Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you can use an S VIDEO cable for...