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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This symbol "dangerous voltage" is intended within to alert the user to the presence the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient of uninsulated magnitude to constitute...
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STAR ® is a registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR _ Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual 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...
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Overloading Do not place any objects, especially heavy Do not overload wall outlets, extension objects, on top of the set. The object fall from the set, causing injury. cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or Cleaning electric shock.
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Accessories Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Do not place the set on an unstable cart, or other similar surface. stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fail, causing serious injury to a...
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Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing...
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Service • When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this Damage Requiring Service indicates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service the set yourself...
Contents Introduction Trinitron ® Color TV Features ......Batteries for the Remote Control ....... About this Manual ..........Connecting Your TV Basic Connections ..........Cable Box Connections ........Connecting Additional Equipment ....Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control ........
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron ® Color TV. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Trinitron ®Color TV Features...
Batteries for the Remote Control Insert AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using following illustration as a guide. _:_ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. _:D tf you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery Leakage.
Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available...
AUX and normal (CAW) input, you should consider usinc_ the Channel Fix feature, (see page 26). Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 36). When using PIP,you cannot view the AUX input in the window...
Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV ¥ _t/D_O LINE cable/ antenna From (Optional connection) Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service the IN jack on your VCR. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
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TV and Cable Box Cable Box Rear of TV From cable _VIDEO @i_J.@l _ • : Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF / UHF jack on the TV.
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TV, Cable box, and Cable KV-27FS16, KV-27FV160 KV-32FS16 only For this set up, can switch between scrambled channels (throtigh yotir cable box) normal (CATV) channels by pressing _::_. Rear of TV (KV-27FV16 only) Cable Box From Cable When using PIP,the AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.
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TV, VCR, and Cable box Rear of TV IIi_ :sv°E° _ V_O Ic_v_ AUD _ OUT I _r _VA_FJ×_ Cable bo_x 2 4 (Optional connection Cable Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box.
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TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV From I cable/ I_l_ ..[ I antenna I_'1 _i_ _ J'_°_ i..Satellite receiver , ' _ _o,_ _'--,_-_ _o_._OOlO_lO_O ..Satellite (_ (_ (_ antenna _E°_ _T_ cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE...
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TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV From VlOEO IN cable/a _IOEO ..: I -J:oL-I:o0 12 IWA_FIXl Satellite receiver __'_" _" Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna...
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Connecting a Camcorder Using cables, connect AUDIO VIDEO on your camcorder to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your Front A/V Panel ; ..i-i-i l ®@ A/V output If you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder, you can use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality.
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Connecting an Audio System Using cables, connect AUDIO on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Rear of TV VlOEOI _VEmER ¥ AUDIO OUT AUDIO-L AUD 0 AUDIO-R Line input V _ I U_' Set your stereo to the chosen line input.
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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV-27FV16only MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record program being played by the primary VCR to perform tape editing. Rear of TV (KV-27FV16 only) VCR (for playback) VCR (for recording) Connect the VCR for playback by using...
MUTING instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press vo_ to restore SkEE P _$_,_ DISP_Y sound. Q®® SYSTEM Powers off all Sony equipment ®®® once, (may not work with older equipment). ®®® TV/VIDEO Cycles through available video JUMP ENTER ®o®o...
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SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Cancel pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. MTs/sAP Cycles through Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). DISPLAY Press once to show current time, (if set) and channel...
Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. POWER Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Auto Setup Auto Program: [OH+] Exit: [CH-] First please...
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a smaller "window" picture. Indicates which channel is currently Channel number of receiving sound the main picture Channel number...
Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temp: Cool High Move {]_]1_1_ Select {Z] Change your audio settings.
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Menu Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on a program's rating or content. Password: Move [J_[3 Select Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer Program your channels, label video inputs, select menu...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu MENU Press c::3. Use <_or _ to move through the menus. Use the _ or _ buttons to highlight an option. Press _>...
Using the Video Q Menu To access the Video menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21. Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temp: Cool High Move _3_ Select _ Mode Vivid: select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Customized Standard: Select for a standard...
Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, see "To access a menu" on page Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Effect: MTS: Stereo Speaker: Audio Out: Variable Treble Press _ or _, to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press €, or 4` to increase the higher pitched sound.
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Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Multi-Channel Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Auto-SAP: Select to have the TV automatically sound switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received. If yoLlr TV is set to Auto-SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. your TV does not output sound, change your Audio settings to Stereo or Mono.
Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21. Favorite Channel Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move 1_[_[_ Select En£1 Favorite with the Favorite Channel menu open: Channel Press _ or...
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Channel 2-6: Select When you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection. Video 1: Select from available video inputs when you have...
Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set you1: TV's rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once have become familiar...
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Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on pi;ime cable channels. Rating Defined as General audience Parental ..Vlovie Ratings Guidance suggested PC-13: PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned NC-1 Restricted Press block rating NC-17...
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English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Defined as Rating Children Children 8 years and English Rating older 08+: General programming 14+: 18+: Parental Guidance Press to block rating Viewers 14 and older Move _1_[_1_ Select Adult programming...
Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parental Control menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21 Password: [0-9] buttons to enter password Mgve _}i_ Select In the Parental Control menu, will be asked to set a 4-dig password for any further access into Parental...
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Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Parental Lock: Change Password Turn Parental Lock Move [Y]{_[_ Select Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press _>or c_. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating...
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Using the Custom menu Before setting Custom ratings, see pages 27-29, "Overview of the Ratings," for a description of the available rating systems. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. page 28 for U.S. models page 29 for Canadian models...
Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21. Timer 1 : Set Timer Current Time Daylight Saving: --:--AM Move _J{_ Select Timer 1 and With the menu open, set cursor on Timer I or Timer 2: Timer 2 1 Press ,v or c:D, then press ¢...
Using the Setup menu To access the Setup menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21. Caption Vision: Video Label Tilt Correction: Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Demo Move _l_l{_ Select _ En_d Caption Press _ or _ to select one of the following options: Vision...
Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, see "To access a menu" on page 21. Press c_ to enter the Basic Menu. Basic Menu Picture Caption Vision: Effect: Advance Menu Move [_[i][_ Select Picture Press <=or _ to decrease picture contrast.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. CODE SET Press czD . Press (FUNCTION). VTR/DVD SATtCAgLE Use the (_)-(_) buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.
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(M.Ward) SV2000 Zenith 308,309,338,310 Sylvania Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, Sony 801 (preset code for remote control Jerrold/G. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, General Electric 206, 207, 208, 218 227, 228, 229 Hitachi Panasonic...
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In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control, In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote control, Operating a VCR Press Power on the VCR VTPJDVD ®-® Select channels directly Change channels ®®...
TV, try the suggestions below. the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. No picture, Make sure the power cord is plugged sound If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more...
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Menu (page 35). If after reading tl ese 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).
Specifications For all models (except as noted) American TV standard / NTSC Television system VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Channel coverage Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF / UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron ® tube 120V, 60 Hz Power requirements Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries...
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KV-27FV16 Visible screen size: 27 inch (686 mm) measured Screen size diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inch (736 rnrn) measured diagonally 3 video, 3 audio Inputs/outputs 2 S VIDEO 1 Monitor 2 RF inputs 1 Y, PB, PR 15Wx2 Speaker output 220 w in use Power...
Index TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR 10 TV, VCR, and Cable Box 8 Current Time 33 16:9 Enhanced Advanced Menu Daylight Saving Demo Audio Menu Audio Out 24 Auto Program 16, 26 Effect 23, 35 Auto-SAP OFF 23, 35 Simulated 23, 35 SRS 23, 35 Balance Surround...
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Parental Control Parental Control _?._ Menu Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) 17 Programming Remote Control Remote Control Ratings English Ratings French Ratings Movie Ratings TV Ratings Unrated U.S.A. Ratings Setup Menu Sharpness Speaker Specifications Steady Sound Stereo ¥ Timer Menu Timer I and Timer 2 33 Treble...