4-075-587-22 TM Operating Instructions © 2000 by Sony Corporation KV-32FV16 KV-32FV26 KV-36FS12 KV-36FS16 KV-36FV16 KV-36FV26
WARNING NOTIFICATION To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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.
Power-Cord Protection Service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Damage Requiring Service Antennas Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. ❑ If liquid has been spilled into the set. ❑ If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview................................................................1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2 Using the Remote Control ...................................3 Installing the TV Overview................................................................5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna..........................6 Connecting a VCR and Cable..............................9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ....................
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV, and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features.
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens.
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period. Handle the remote control with care.
Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV: Note About the AC Power Cord Topic Page Connecting a Cable or Antenna 6 Connecting a VCR and Cable 9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 11 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 12 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 13 Connecting an Audio Receiver 14 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 15 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 16
Installing the TV Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Directly to Cable or an Antenna The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may contain both (see C).
Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. AUX CATV cable Rear of TV (No connection to TO CONVERTER) TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and perform the Auto Program function (see page 29).
Installing the TV Cable Box and Cable For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. Cable box AUX Rear of TV IN OUT TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 42).
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable 1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. ✍ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. 1 Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s IN jack to the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 4 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing ✍ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV’s MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to-tape editing. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by the playback VCR to the recording VCR. 1 Connect the VCR intended for playback using the connection instructions on page 10 of this manual.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to TV’s VHF/UHF jack. ✍ If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 4 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks. 5 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver 1 Using audio cables, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, PB, and PR jacks to the Y, PB, and PR jacks on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB, and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB, and CR, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors. The Y, PB, and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors ✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 15. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks to the TV’s audio IN jacks. 2 Using an S-VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a Camcorder 1 Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. ✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV’s AUDIO L jack. For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front A/V inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V IN jacks.
Installing the TV Using the CONTROL S Feature ✍ This CONTROL S feature applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16. CONTROL S allows you to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV’s remote control, use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Page Applies to Models Using Favorite Channels 20 All models Using Picture in Picture (PIP) 21 All models except KV- 36FS12 Using Wireless Headphones 22 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only 19
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you specify. ✍ The Favorite Channel feature with preview is not included in model KV-36FS12. To display a list of your favorite channels: ✍ You must specify your favorite channels before you can display them. See the Favorite Channel description under “Selecting Channel Options” on page 29. 1 Press .
Using the Features Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels simultaneously — one in the large main window and another in a small window picture. ✍ The Picture in Picture feature is not included in model KV-36FS12.
Using the Features Using Wireless Headphones ✍ Wireless headphones are included and can only be used with models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only. Installing the Batteries Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones. 1 Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated. 2 Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up and then close the lid.
Using the Features Using the Headphones 1 Press . The i icon and channel number are displayed. i 6 2 Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on your head. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to the sound from only the wireless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press MUTING on the remote control. 3 To turn off the headphones, remove them from your head and press z .
Using the Features Listening to Sound from Main and Window Pictures If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture through your headphones, select the audio source. 1 Press to display a window picture. 6 2 2 Press . The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds. i 6 2 Main picture audio Press again to switch the audio to the window picture. i 6 2 Window picture audio 3 Press to turn off the headphones.
Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon z To display the menu or clear it at any time, press MENU. Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Mode based on the type of program you are viewing. 26 Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP), or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu. Selecting Video Options Option Description z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control to select video modes. Mode Customized picture viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu. Selecting Audio Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Description Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Using the Menus Option Description MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.) ON Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Description Favorite Channel Program up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in your Favorite Channel list. To use Favorite Channel, see page 20. Cable ON Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. OFF Select if you are using an antenna.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 When prompted, use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 Confirm your password by entering it again. ✍ You need this password for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 47.
Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TVPG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For Canadian models, see page 32. Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested.
Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For US models, see page 31. Option Description English Rating C All children. C8 Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the adjustment menu. Selecting Timer Options The Timer Menu includes the following options: Option Description Timer 1 Timer 2 Program Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. OFF Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings will be saved.) Current Time Set the current time.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption). Video Label CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.
Using the Menus z To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Option Description 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is in VIDEO mode). Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of the following options: Demo AUTO To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is received (models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only). ON To activate manually. OFF To turn off 16:9.
Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . Selecting Basic Options z As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings. The Basic Menu includes the following options: Option Description Picture Adjust the picture contrast. Caption Vision Displays your current advanced menu setting: (CC1–4, TEXT 1–4, or XDS) and OFF.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page TV Controls and Connectors 38 Using the Remote Control 40 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 48 Index 51 37
Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.
Other Information Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26 Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description AUX (except KV-36FS12) Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. TO CONVERTER (except KV-36FS12) Lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box), and normal cable channels (CATV).
Other Information Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions POWER MUTING VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE Button Description MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. VTR/DVD (POWER) Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on and off. SAT/CABLE (POWER) Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on and off. SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once.
Other Information MUTING Button Description SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. * MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono (see page 28 for details). DISPLAY Press once to display the current time and channel label (if set) and channel number.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Switch Position on Remote Control Programmable Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs VTR1 303 8 mm VCR VTR2 302 VHS VCR VTR3 301 DVD Player DVD/MDP 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
Other Information Programmable Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301 Admiral (M.
Other Information Operating a VCR To Do This ... Press Turn on/off VTR/DVD (POWER) Change channels CH +/- Record Except models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: N and z simultaneously. Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26: z and (upper left) simultaneously.
Other Information Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP Change input mode TV/SAT Display channel number DISPLAY Display DBS guide GUIDE Display DBS menu MENU Move highlight (cursor) Joystick or arrows Select item Operating a DVD Player button To Do This ...
Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Push the power button on the front of the TV. Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, or 4. Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot gain enough volume ❏ when using a cable box Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume. Cannot receive channels ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory (see page 29).
Other Information Specifications All Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF NTSC, American TV Standard 2-13 14-69 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 3 1 (KV-36FS12, 36FS16 only) 2 (except KV-36FS12, 36FS16) Audio (IN) 4 Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 Monitor Out CONTROL-S (IN/OUT) S Link (OUT) Component Video Input 1 (except KV-36FS12, 36FS16) 1 (exc
Other Information KV-36FS12, 36FS16 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS12 KV-36FS16 AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby RM-Y168 RM-Y169 2 supplied for remote control VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-36FD3 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally 38 in (965.
Index 16:9 (widescreen) 2, 35 3-D sound, adjusting 27, 36 A antenna, connecting Audio menu 25, 27 audio receiver, connecting 14 Auto Program (channel setup) 18, 29 B D Demo, menus 35 DVD player using with TV remote control 45 with A/V connectors, connecting 16 with component video connectors, connecting 15 E Extended Data Service 34 balance, adjusting 27 Basic menu 25, 36 bass, adjusting 27 batteries inserting in remote 3 inserting in wireless headphones 22 bilingual audio 28 blocking programs.
Index P V Parent menu 25, 30 parental control, described 2 password VCR changing 30 setting 30 picture contrast, adjusting 26 picture definition, adjusting 26 Picture in Picture (PIP), using 21 picture, adjusting 36 power cord, removing from holder 5 presetting channels 29 problems, troubleshooting 46-47 R ratings, setting 30-32 ratings, viewing blocked programs 32 remote control described 40-41 inserting batteries 3 overview 3 programming 42-43 resetting Audio options 27 Timer options 33 Video opti
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