Connecting Additional Equipment 4-100-520-21 Operating Instructions KV-27FA210 © 2003 by Sony Corporation
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Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
User Guide 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.
Connecting Additional Equipment • Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. • Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
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Contents Introduction ® Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features ........................................................................ 1 About this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ..................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. ® Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube. Dynamic Bass Response System — Enhances low-frequency sounds with a powerful subwoofer. New and exclusive from Sony.
Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus. Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button A K B L C 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once (may not work with older equipment). 3 TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV Antenna input. Your VCR power will remain on. M 4 PICTURE MODE N D E Description 5 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes.
Operating Instructions Button ✍ 4 Description S Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus. Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press the center button to select or access an option. w; MENU Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to exit the menu at any time. wa CH (channel) Press when you want to change channels. If you lose your remote control, see page 42.
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control. Use the following procedure to program the remote control. 1 Check the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 6 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first. 2 Press ✍ 3 ✍ 4 5 6 ✍ . The and button will flash when you press .
Operating Instructions Manufacturer’s Codes Manufacturer Code DVD Players VCRs Olympic 309, 308 Manufacturer Code Optimus 327 Sony 751 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 Hitachi 758 Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M.
Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press To Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop or Search forward or backward Pause and Record Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button) 0 9 Select chapters Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop Pause Display the DVD menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu,
Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press To Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT GUIDE Display SAT Menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option Operating a Cable Box Press To Power on the cable box (SAT/CABLE green button) 0 9 Select a channel Change channels Change back to previous channel 8
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment. TV Rear Panel 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO 1 PB PR Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. BBE and the BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. VIDEO L L 2 3 (MONO) (MONO) R R 4 5 6 Jack Description 1VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
Operating Instructions Jack Description 5AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO), R This jack connects to the Audio input jacks on your audio equipment. You can listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 6Dynamic Bass Response System The Dynamic Bass Response System (subwoofer) accentuates the low frequencies for better overall sound. ✍ 10 Only the supplied Dynamic Bass Response System unit should be connected to the KV-27FA210 Sony TV inputs (SUBWOOFER +/-).
Connecting Your TV Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below: Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in to newer homes). Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna” (usually found in older homes).
Operating Instructions Dynamic Bass System Connection (Subwoofer) • • 1 Make sure to disconnect the TV before connecting the Dynamic Bass Response System. Only the supplied Dynamic Bass Response System unit should be connected to the KV27FA210 Sony TV inputs (SUBWOOFER +/-). Introduce the support pin of the Dynamic Bass Response System into the guide located on top of the TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV 3 1 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y 2 S VIDEO PB PR 1 VIDEO VCR L From cable/antenna L (MONO) (MONO) R R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
Operating Instructions TV and Cable Box Cable box 1 From cable/ antenna Rear of TV 3 1 4 S VIDEO P P 2 VIDEO L (MONO) R 1 2 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 your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ ❏ 14 Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5).
Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Rear of TV 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO 3 PB PR VIDEO VCR L L (MONO) (MONO) R R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 2 Cable Box 4 1 From cable 1 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
Operating Instructions Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable/ antenna 2 Rear of TV 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO PB PR Satellite receiver 1 VIDEO L Satellite antenna cable 3 L (MONO) (MONO) R R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 2 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 3 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver 4 Rear of TV From cable/ antenna 1 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y 2 S VIDEO VCR PB PR VIDEO L Satellite receiver 3 L (MONO) (MONO) R R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 2 3 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
Operating Instructions Connecting a DVD Player Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of TV Rear of DVD Player 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO PB PR VIDEO L L (MONO) (MONO) R R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection ❏ ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) A/V output Connecting an Audio System 1 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g.
Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. ✍ 1 When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished; otherwise it will skip over channels that are available. Perform Auto Program again to program receivable channels. Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 25. Menu Video Allows you to Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool VM: High Move: Video End: Select: Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Adjust your picture settings.
Using Basic Functions Menu Video Allows you to Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Timer 1 : Off Timer 2 : Off Current Time : Move: Video End: Select: Audio Channel Parent AM Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: Off Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Off Demo Move: Video Audio Channel Parent Select closed captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo of
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to Access Menus To Access Menus 1 2 3 4 5 6 ✍ Press to display the on-screen menu. Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the features. Follow the instructions on the screen. For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu. Press to exit the menu.
Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, use the following steps: Video To Display Audio Channel Parent Press f to highlight an option; then press . Press Vivid Standard Movie Pro Select: End: Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight Audio Channel Parent To Select . Setup Basic Adjust Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: TruSurround MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out: Variable Press f to highlight an option; then press Timer High frequency sound Move: Select: End: Treble Press G to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press g to increase the higher pitched sounds.
Operating Instructions Speaker Custom selection of audio output source Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. On: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system. Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through external audio system speakers.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel menu, use the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight Audio Channel Parent . 1 2 3 4 ✍ ✍ End: . Press F or f to move the cursor to the Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press select it. On: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Off: Select if you are using a TV antenna. to After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program.
Operating Instructions Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Skip/Add Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to highlight Skip or Add, then press . 3 ✍ to exit. Press CH + or CH - to skip over channels that have been skipped.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu To access the Parent menu, use the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic To Select Password: Use 0-9 buttons to enter new password Move: Select: End: The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password.
Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Parental Lock: Off Change Password Country: U.S.A. Press Basic Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom to change settings Move: 1 Setup End: Select: Press f to highlight Parental Lock; then press .
Using the Menus Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ ✍ Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password. Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Parental Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected. Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings.
Operating Instructions United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 36.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
Using the Menus Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.
Operating Instructions Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as C Children C8+ Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14+ Viewers 14 and older Press rating 18+ Adult programming Move: Custom Rating English Rating French Rating U.S.A.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight To Select Audio Channel Parent Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Current Time : ✍ Select: AM End: Press to exit the menu. You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing ✍ Basic Set your TV to the current day and time.
Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight To Select Audio Channel Parent .
Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, use the following steps: Basic Menu To Display To Highlight To Select Adjust Picture Caption Vision: Off Effect: Off Advanced Menu Picture white level Press f to highlight an option; then press . Move: Select: End: Picture Press G to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Press g to increase picture contrast. Caption Vision The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision setting. By default, this is Off.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies I want to reset the TV ❏ to the factory settings Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn itself off, then back on again. Release the RESET button.
Operating Instructions Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies I cannot operate the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. Check the orientation of the batteries. Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights. I cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.
Other Information Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center. Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set it to TV; when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (page 3).
Operating Instructions Dynamic Bass Response System (Subwoofer) Problem Possible Remedies No sound ❏ Check the SUBWOOFER +/- inputs on the rear panel of the TV to make sure the cables are connected correctly (see page 12). Channels Problem Possible Remedies ❏ I cannot receive ❏ higher number channels (UHF) when using an antenna Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu (page 29). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 21).
Other Information Specifications Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs/outputs Optional accessories American TV standard/NTSC VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF FD Trinitron® tube 120V, 60 Hz Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs 2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 S VIDEO 1 RF 2 Y, PB, PR, 2 audio Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30
Index A B C D E F H 16:9 Enhanced 38 L Audio Out 28 Auto Program 21, 30 Auto SAP 27 M Balance 27 Bass 27 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Brightness 26 Cable 29 Cable Box Connections 14, 15 Operating 8 Caption Vision 38 Channel Fix 29 Channel Label 30 Channel Skip/Add 30 CODE SET button Definition 3 Operating 5 Color 26 Color Temperature 26 Connections Cable and antenna 11 Connecting a Camcorder 19 Connecting a DVD Player 18 Connecting an Audio System 19 TV and Cable Box 14 TV and Satel
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