Connecting Additional Equipment 4-094-034-22 Operating Instructions KV-27FS210 KV-32FS210 KV-36FS210 © 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. Y, PB, PR Inputs — Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality (480i only). Surround — Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.
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 Description 1 MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the equipment programmed into the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5. to restore sound. A L B M3 C N D TV/VCR O 4 ANT P (antenna) Q 5 PICTURE MODE E F R 7 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you selected.
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 5. qd FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) that you want to operate with the remote control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.
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 Olympic 309, 308 Sony 751 VCRs Optimus 327 Hitachi 758 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Pentax 305, 304 Mitsubishi 761 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 1 2 3 1 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO 3 PB PR VIDEO L L 4 5 (MONO) (MONO) R R 6 7 Jack Description 1AUX This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels.
Operating Instructions 4 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. 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.
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). (not supplied) Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna” (usually found in older homes).
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, but not all, of your channels are scrambled, consider using the cable box and cable connection (see page 13).
Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes or interactive services such as Pay Per View. Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but not all of them.
Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV 3 1 2 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO PB PR 1 VCR VIDEO 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.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box. Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them.
Operating Instructions ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes. 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. Using your TV with this connection ❏ ❏ ❏ 16 Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5).
Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable/ antenna Rear of TV 2 3 1 5 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Y S VIDEO Satellite receiver 1 PB PR 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Connecting Your TV 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 4 5 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.
Operating Instructions 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 27. 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
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. Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound Main picture 9 6 Channel number of the main picture 2 Channel number of the window picture Window picture To use PIP 1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons.
Using Basic Functions PIP Function buttons Yellow 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. The connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 Y, Pb, Pr is not visible in PIP. Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture.
Operating Instructions Connections that affect your ability to use PIP ❏ ❏ ❏ 26 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. See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box and use your PIP feature.
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 Basic Vivid Standard Movie Pro Custom settings Move: ✍ Setup To Select Mode : Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. : Cool VM: High Mode Customized picture viewing Timer Select: End: Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.
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 High frequency sound Move: Select: End: Treble Press G to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press g to increase the higher pitched sounds. Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower pitched sounds. Balance Press G to emphasize the left speaker. Press g to emphasize the right speaker.
Operating Instructions Audio Out Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo ✍ 30 Use the F or f buttons to highlight 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. You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off.
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 38.) 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 4).
Operating Instructions 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 31). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 21). ❏ ❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu (page 31). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 21).
Other Information Specifications For all models (except as noted) 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-Y181 (1) Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs 2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 S VIDEO 2 RF 2 Y, PB, PR, 2 audio TV Stand: SU-27F1 for
Index 16:9 Enhanced 40 F Favorite Channels 31 Front Panel 2 A Audio Out 30 Auto Program 21, 32 Auto SAP 29 H Hue 28 B Balance 29 Bass 29 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Brightness 28 L Language 40 M Menus Audio 29 Basic 41 Channel 31 Parent 33 Setup 40 Timer 39 Video 28 Mode Movie 28 Pro 28 Standard 28 Vivid 28 MTS Auto SAP 29 Mono 29 Stereo 29 C Cable 31 Cable Box Operating 8 Connections 12 Caption Vision 40 Channel Fix 31 Channel Label 32 Channel Skip/Add 32 Color 28 Color Temperature 2
S T Setting the Rating 34 Sharpness 28 SLEEP 3 Speaker 29 Specifications 47 Tilt Correction 40 Timer 1 and Timer 2 39 Treble 29 Troubleshooting 43 TV Features 1 V Video Label 40 VM 28 50
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