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WARNING Fo reduce file risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated magnitude to constitute...
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KV-27FV17 I (_)® SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The (0) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufac[ured by Sony Col:pora _ion under Iicenso from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669 Other U.S. and toreing patents pending.
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Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions comple|ely, 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 Fo guard against in[roT, the following basic safety"...
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Do not place any objects, especially heavy Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension obiects, on top of the set. The object may fall from the set, cauMng iniury. cords or convenience receptacles beyond |heir capacity, since this can result in fire or Cleaning electric shock.
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Accessories Never block the slots openings Do not place the set on an unstable cart, by placing the set on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface. stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage fire set.
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Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safe_y feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing/he plug.
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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 tom the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service tile set yore'self When the power cord or plug is since opening...
Contents Introduction Trinitron ® Color TV Features ......Batteries for the Remote Control ....... About this Manual ..........Connecting Your W 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 two 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 contro ! does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out, If 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 CAW cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the...
Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP.
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Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving scrambled signal, and...
Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear ofTV antenna From cable/ Optionat connection To Watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR). Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR.
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TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled...
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If you will be controlling all channel selections th[ough your cable box, you should consider using the chaonel Fix featgre by setting your _ to channel or 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video...
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TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV VIDEO S_DE o I From cable/ antenna Satellite Receiver __ [ _ _ Video (yellow) AodioL(w"ito Audio R (red) cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the...
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TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable From Rear of TV antenn° cable/' ..Satellite Receiver _J_J LLT__IIow Aud'° R (red> Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
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Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel A/V output tf you havean S VIDEOequipped camcorder,You CanUsean SVIDEOCable for optimum picture quality (KV-27FV17only). Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video...
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Connecting an Audio System Using Audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the tmused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Rear of TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO=R (red) iL_peut Set Your Stereo to ihe Selected line input. See page 24 for additional audio setup instructions.
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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV-27FV17only You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded. Rear of TV (KV-27FV17only) VCR (for recording) Using an Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your...
This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus. "-L MtrnNCi i CD ¢ZD tED :0 ® ..® MOOE _.IE_P _ DI_LAy (9®® ®®® ®®® .j :® SONY...
Press again or press vo. to restore sound. [] SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not work with older equipment). [] TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input.
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[] MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). [] 1_)-(_) and ENTER Change channels directly; and enter numerical values in on-screen displays. [] GUIDE Brings up the custom guide of your satellite receiver.
Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. FOWER Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Auto Setup Auto Program: [OH+] Exit: [OH-] 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 small "window" picture. Indicateswhich channeI is Channel number of currently the main receiving sound picture number...
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To use PIP Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. Press the (_ button and the window picture appears. Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to control the PIP features. See page 18 for descriptions on the PIP control buttons.
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 [_q[_B8 Select Change your audio settings. Treble Bass Balance...
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Menu Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on a program's rating or content. Password: Move Select Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using ;m®_ 1 : set Timer i and Timer 2. Current Time Daylight...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu MENU Press _ to &splay the on-screen menu. Use _ or _ to highlight the desired menu, then press cE_. Use the _ or _, buttons to highlight the desired option, then press C_D.
Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps: TOdisplay Tohighlight _ Tose!ect MENU Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temp: Cool High Move [_@_[] Select Mode Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Customized Standard: Select for a standard...
OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV17 only). Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to mono programs (KV-27FV17 only). Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 only).
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Stereo: Select when _ iewing a broadcast in stereo. Multi-Channel Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of pc,or reception. sound Auto-SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received° If your TV is set to Auto.SAg some programs may be muted Or distorted your Wdoes _ot output sound change your Audio settings to Stereo or...
Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu refer to the following steps: TOdisplay Tohighlight [_ Tose ect Favorite Channel Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move [3dE_q_[_ Select Favorite With the Favorite Channel menu open: Channel Press ¢2D to select.
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Channel Fix 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 chal_lel selection. Video 1 : Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment (e.g.
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 your TV's rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV's rating limit.
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Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters prime cable channels. Rating Defined as General audience Parental Guidance Movie Ratings suggested ..PG-13: PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned NO-17: ..Restricted Press block rating N0-17 NO one...
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English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children English Rating Children 8 years older 08+: General programming 14+: Parental Guidance 18+: Press C51 to block rating Viewers 14 and older ..........
Using the Parental Control Menu To access the Parei'ttal Coi"Ltrol menu, refer to the following steps: Password: [0-9] buttons to enter password Move []@_[_ Se}ect In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control.
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Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. F_r4_nt;_l Lock: Change Password Press CD to change settings Move _q_[_ Select Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press C:D. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following...
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Changing your password Use the 0 or 0 buttons to move the cursor to Change Password press Follow steps 1 and 2 of "Using the Parental Control Menu" page Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the IV rating Press 0 , then use the (_-(_ btlttons...
Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: Current Time Daylight Saving: --:--AM Move [3fl[]_[_ Select Current With the menu open: Time 1 Press O or `5 to select the current time, then press C2D. (If you are in Daylight Saving time, be sure to set Daylight...
Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps: Caption Vision: Video Label Tilt Correction: Language: English 1G:9 ETr_h_tr_ot OIFIF Demo Move _q_[_ Select Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for Vision programs that are broadcast...
Simulated: Add a surroundqike effect to mono programs (KV-27FV17 only). Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 only). Advanced Select to return to the main menus. Menu If you use the _u button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you press _ again.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. Press Press _ or s_r_ (FUNCTION). Use the (_)-(_) buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.
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214, 215 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Toshiba 806, 807 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213 Laser Disc Player codes DVD codes Sony Sony Panasonic 704, 710 Pioneer Mitsubishi Onkyo DBS codes Oritron DIRECTV Panasonic Echostar/Dish Philips/ Network...
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If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come tO the correct code for your equipment . Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset. In Some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Supplied remote control.
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Operating a Laser Disc Press Power on the laser disc Search chapters forward or backward Play disc • Stop Pause...
TV, try the suggestions below. the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Nopici.rel no Make;ur_th_power _ o_d i; piugg_d ii_i sound If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect power cord to restore the TV.
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Cable stations Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Charalel Setup don't seem to menu (page 26). work Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 17). Remotecontrol Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). does Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
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<>, €,, and CE_buttons on the remote control. Press M(_uagain when the setting or adjustment is complete. Contact yo_r nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement. 1/ oJier reading the.se OperaFing )_l,strucliotTs l ou have addi&)nal ques_ion.s...
Index 16:9 Enhanced Daylight Saving 34 Demo 35 Advanced Menu 36 DISPLAY 15 Audio _ Menu 24 Audio Out 25 Auto Program 17, 27 Effect 24, 36 Auto-SAP OFF 24, 36 Simulated 24, 36 SRS 24, 36 Balance 24 Surround 24, 36 Basic _ Menu 36...
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Parental Control Parental Control Menu 31 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming Remote Control Remote Control Ratings English Ratings French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings TV Ratings Unrated U.S.A. Ratings Setup _ Menu 35 Sharpness SLEEP 15 Speaker Specifications Steady Sound 24 Stereo 25 Timer _ Menu 34...