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The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. About this Manual This manual is for models KV-36FS13 and KV-36FS17. The menu and illustrations shown are for model KV-36FS17 to show the maximum features available.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.
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Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview...1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega...2 Package Contents ...3 Using the Remote Control ...3 Installing the TV Overview...9 TV Controls and Connectors ...10 Basic 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 Tape Editing ...20...
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 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Using the Remote Control Page...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube.
Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. These items are all you need to set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration. Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them. If you want to set up special configurations, you may need to buy extra cables or connectors.
Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) 3 TV/VCR Switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR.
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Button Description qs FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating. qd TV/VIDEO Cycles through the video equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs.
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1 MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) 3 TV/VCR CONTROLS and PIP CONTROLS AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture.
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Button Description qa POWER buttons Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video (GREEN) equipment. qs FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.
Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only) Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver...
Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus Controls without the use of a remote control. Pressing the up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.
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Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description 1AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable (KV-36FS17) provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP.
Installing the TV Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your to Cable or an home. Antenna Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable: VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF Other homes may have both:...
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Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set-up convenient. (KV-36FS17 only) To receive channels using an antenna, instead of using the CATV cable Basic Cable Box Cable Box and Cable Connections This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs.
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Installing the TV To switch between channels from cable box and channels from regular cable To use the cable box To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box To prevent the accidental switching of TV channels (Continued from the previous page) Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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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, and You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. CATV Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only) Use this hookup if: With this setup you can: To connect a cable box and a VCR, you will need: Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore need to use a cable box, and You want to use the PIP feature.
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Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 50.) Then use the VCR buttons on the remote control to switch VCR channels.
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Installing the TV To use PIP with the Cable Box Turn on the cable box and VCR. Use the remote control’s TV/VIDEO (yellow) button to set the PIP output to VIDEO 1. Change the PIP channel via the cable box. (The cable box’s tuner is used as the PIP video source;...
Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCR’s together, so you can record from one to the other, you may want to monitor the recording process. You can connect the recording VCR into your TV and then view what is being recorded.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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To change VCR video input See your VCR’s user’s guide for instructions. To watch satellite TV, or the VCR Use the TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select video source. To watch cable TV Use the TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VHF/UHF source.
Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to send the TV’s audio signals to your stereo system. The procedure below tells you how. Using audio cables, connect the TV’s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s Audio LINE IN jacks.
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video (Y, P DVD player ) jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P the VIDEO 4 connections.
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, P DVD player To switch between your TV and DVD ) jacks. An S VIDEO connection will give a good quality video signal, but if your DVD player has component video, that connection (described on the previous page) will give an even better video signal.
Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output to the TV’s AUDIO L jack.
Installing the TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 40).
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use special features of your TV. Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only) Page...
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you specify. To display a list of your favorite channels If you have not already done so, create a list of favorite channels. (See the Favorite Channels section of “Selecting Channel Options”...
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FS17 only) Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels simultaneously — one in the main window and another in a secondary (PIP) window. Displaying Picture in Picture To use PIP: To check your PIP: Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound Main...
Using the Features PIP Functions RM-Y181 remote control (Continued from the previous page) Now use the main CH+/- buttons of your remote control to change the channel in the main window. If this does not work, check “Troubleshooting” on page 54 for potential solutions. Yellow-labeled Description PIP Button...
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To change channels/programs in the PIP window Setups that affect your ability to use PIP Be sure to label your video sources to make them easier to find in the Display. See “Video Label” on page 47 for labeling instructions. Use the yellow PIP CH+/- button to scroll through the TV channels.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Move TV/SAT GUIDE Select RESET MENU Arrow buttons The Menu gives you access to the following features: To end a menu session: Menu Icon Description Press MENU again To end one menu session and move to another: Press F to return to the menu icons.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Sharpness, Color Temp and VM. Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options. Options Option Mode To change from one Video Customized Mode to another, use the...
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Option Description Color Temp Choose from three color temperatures: White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard).
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass Balance Effect As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle...
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Option Description Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to OFF. Easy control of volume Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the adjustments volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channel Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Press MENU Use the arrow buttons to move...
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Option Channel Skip/Add Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. Channel Label Description Removes and adds viewable channels. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add. Press to select it.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu Using the Parent The Parent menu includes the following options. Menu Option Parental Lock...
US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 44. Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Movie Rating The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV- PG V (Violence) rating may TV Rating...
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Using the Menus Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 43 Selecting Custom Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating USA Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Programs ENTER password.
Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu To set the Current Time To set the Timer Before setting the timer, be sure to set your TV’s clock to the current time (and, if appropriate, to Daylight Saving mode). To reset the Clock or Timers Selecting Timer The Timer Menu includes the following options:...
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision Press MENU Use the arrow buttons to move to the Setup icon and press Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features.
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Option Video Label Tilt Correction Language 16:9 Enhanced To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Demo Description Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the TV, so you can identify them when using the TV/VIDEO button.
Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu Selecting The Basic Menu includes the following options: Basic Options Option Picture Caption Vision Effect As a shortcut to using the Advanced Menu menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio effects.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Programming the Remote Control Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index Page...
Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony-brand video equipment. If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control Operating a VCR To Do This ... Turn on/off Select VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Change input mode Operating a DVD Player To Do This ...
Operating a Cable To Do This ... Turn on/off Select Cable Box Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Turn on/off Select Satellite Receiver Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Change input mode Display channel number Display DBS guide...
Release the RESET button. If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
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I cannot get anything but TV in my window picture If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Other Information Specifications All Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Component Video Input KV-36FS13, 36FS17 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17 AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable...
Index 16:9 (anamorphic or widescreen) Activating a PIP screen Adding channels to the channel list Adjusting the picture definition ANT button Aspect ratio, 16:9 Audio menu audio receiver, connecting Auto Program (channel setup) Auto-SAP Auto setup balance, adjusting Basic menu bass, adjusting batteries inserting in remote 3...
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Index Hookups hue, adjusting inputs, labeling Jump button label channels 41 video inputs 47 Languages Locking programs Manufacturer’s Codes MDP, using with TV remote control Menu button menus Audio 35 Basic 35 Channel 35 Channel Setup 40 Parent 35 Parental Control 42 Setup 35 Timer 35 Video 35...
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tape-to-tape editing tilt, correcting Time, set current 45 set Daylight Saving 45 Timer menu Timer setting treble, adjusting troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button connecting two, for tape editing 20 using with TV remote control 52 with cable box, connecting 17 with cable, connecting 16 with satellite receiver, connecting 21 VCR/DVD power button...