Connecting Additional Equipment 4-089-081-21 Operating Instructions KV-27FS100 KV-27FS200 KV-32FS100 KV-32FS200 KV-36FS100 KV-36FS200 © 2002 by Sony Corporation
Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. 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.
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 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®. 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. ® Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Technologically advanced tube delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail.
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 you’re 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.
Introduction Using the Remote Control ✍ The remote control shown (RM-Y181) is for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The remote control for the models KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100 (RM-Y180); do not have the yellow labeled PIP function buttons. Button Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 39.
Operating Instructions Button Description qs POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 39. qd FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE) that you want to operate with the remote control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating.
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. ✍ The TV rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100 and KV-36FS100; do not have the AUX input and TO CONVERTER output jack.
Operating Instructions Jack Description 5 AUDIO L(MONO), R/ VIDEO This input connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. 6 Y, PB, PR/ L(MONO), R This input connects to the component video Y, PB, PR, and AUDIO L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only).
Connecting Your TV Basic Connections TV with Indoor or Outdoor Antenna, or CATV Cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: (not supplied) ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.
Operating Instructions 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. If some of your channels are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection.
Connecting Your TV 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 setup allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable.
Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV 1 3 4 2 1 VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) From cable/antenna Optional connection ✍ 1 2 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. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a 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 setup allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal change channels through your TV ❏ ❏ This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable.
Operating Instructions Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. ✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR 4 Rear of TV From cable/ antenna 1 1 3 4 2 VCR Satellite Receiver 3 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 5 1 2 3 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 4 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN 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 4 3 1 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) ✍ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; you still must connect the audio cables.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to 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 Using audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo.
Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. When Auto Programming, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Initial Setup Auto Program: [CH+] [CH–] Exit: First please connect cable/antenna 2 ✍ Press to exit.
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 23. Menu Video Allows you to Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp.: Cool VM : High Move: End: Select: Make adjustments to 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 picture resolution for your DVD (16:9 Enhanced), select menu language, or run
Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. ✍ The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.
Using Basic Functions PIP Functions buttons Yellow labeled PIP button Description Press to turn the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to change the window size (1/9, 1/16, Off). Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to the TV (in the PIP window picture). Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture. The sound symbol appears for three seconds, indicating whether you are hearing the sound from the main or PIP window picture.
Operating Instructions Setups that affect your ability to use PIP ✍ ❏ ❏ ❏ The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window. If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main picture. You can use PIP to see pictures from different sources on your TV.
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How 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. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu. Press to exit the menu.
Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps: Video To Display . Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool VM: High Custom settings Move: ✍ Timer Setup Basic To Select Press f to highlight an option then press Mode Customized picture viewing Audio Channel Parent Vivid Standard Movie Sports Select: End: Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press to select it.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight Audio Channel Parent Setup Basic To Select Adjust Treble Bass Balance Effect: Off 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 sound. Press g to increase the higher pitched sound. Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sound.
Operating Instructions Audio Out Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo ✍ ✍ 26 Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press to select it. Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV. Fixed: Adjust the volume through a connected stereo. Audio Out settings can only be set when Speaker is set to Off. If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output sound, change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight Audio Channel Parent . 1 2 3 4 ✍ ✍ Select: End: Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-8) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press . Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels. Press to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the selected channel.
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 select the position of the desired channel, then press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to select Skip or Add, then press . 3 ✍ 28 to exit. Pressing CH + or CH - will skip over channels that have been skipped.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu To access the Parent menu, refer to 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 is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu In Parent menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parent menu.
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 Select: Press f to highlight Parental Lock, press End: .
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 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. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit.
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 34.) 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, refer to the following steps: Video To Display To Highlight To Select Audio Channel Parent Timer 1 : Off Timer 2 : Off 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, refer to 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, refer to 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 Use the g to increase picture contrast.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 2 3 4 Press . Press or Use the Press 0 9 (FUNCTION). buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. . VCR codes Sony 301, 302, 303 JCPenney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337 314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347 Admiral (M.
Operating Instructions VCR codes Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 Technics 309, 308 Sharp Shintom 327, 328 Toshiba 312, 311 315 Wards Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 327, 328, 335, 331, 332 338, 327 Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337 SV2000 338 Zenith 331 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes Sony 230 Sony 801 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 General Electric 802 Jerrold/G. I.
Other Information ✍ 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 Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony Dealer. Problem Possible Solutions Reset the TV to 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. No picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Other Information Problem Possible Solutions Cable stations ❏ don’t seem to work ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 27). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 17). Remote control does not operate ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 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.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Solutions Lost password for Parental Control ❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. After using the master password, you must create a new password. The master password cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels. You lost your remote control ❏ You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, change channels, adjust the volume or change video inputs (page 2).
Other Information Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories 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) (KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100) Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200) Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC
Operating Instructions KV-36FS100, KV36FS200 Screen size Inputs/outputs Visible screen size: 911 mm (36 inches) measured diagonally Actual screen size: 965.
Index 16:9 Enhanced 36 L Audio Out 26 Auto Program 17, 28 Auto SAP 25 M Language 36 A Menus Audio 25 Basic 37 Channel Setup 27 Parent 29 Setup 36 Timer 35 Video 24 Mode Movie 24 Sports 24 Standard 24 Vivid 24 MTS Auto SAP 25 Mono 25 Stereo 25 B Balance 25 Bass 25 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Brightness 24 C Cable 27 Caption Vision 36 Channel Fix 27 Channel Label 28 Channel Skip/Add 28 Color 24 Color Temperature 24 Connections Cable and antenna 7 Cable Box and Cable 9 Connecting a Camcorder 15 Con
T Tilt Correction 36 Timer 1 and Timer 2 35 Treble 25 Troubleshooting 42 TV Features 1 TV Front Panel 2 TV Rear Panel 5 V V-Chip (see Parental Control) Video Label 36 VM 24 48
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