Operating Video Equipment; Mdp Manufacturer Code Numbers; Operating A Cable Box Dbs Or Dbs Receiver; Troubleshooting - Sony KV-32XBR200 Service Manual

Operating Video Equipment (continued)
MDP code numbers
Operating a VCR using the remote control
Manufacturer Code
To turn On/Off
Sony 701
To select a channel
Panasonic 704, 710
Pioneer 702
To change channels
To record
DVD Player code numbers
To play
Manufacturer Code
To stop
Sony 751
To fast forward
Panasonic 753
To rewind the tape
Pioneer 752
To pause
RCA 755
Toshiba 754
To scan the picture
Tips z
• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your
To change input
non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote
mode
control. In this case, please use the equipment's own
remote control.
Operating an MDP using the remote control
• When you remove the batteries, the code number may
revert to the factory setting. To turn On/Off
To operate video equipment
To play
1
Set the VTR1/2/3/DVD/MDP switch to
To stop
the position through which you would
To pause
like to access the video equipment.
2
Use the VCR/DVD/MDP buttons
indicated in the following tables.
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Troubleshooting

To reset the TV to factory
• First, turn the TV on. Then, while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. The TV will
settings turn itself off, then back on. When the TV turns on again, all settings will be reset, and the Easy Setup Guide will appear.
No picture (screen not lit), no • If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony service center.
sound • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Operate with the buttons on the TV and the remote control.
• Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3 or 4.
• Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
• Perform Easy Setup Guide again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP
again" on page 14)
Remote control does not operate • Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
• Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.
• Make sure the TV's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
• Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
• Check the S-Link connection. (see page 12)
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
Dark, poor or no picture (screen • Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (see "PICTURE" on page 23)
lit), good sound
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu. (see "BRIGHTNESS" on page 23)
• Check antenna/cable connections.
• Perform Easy Setup Guide again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP
again" on page 14)
• When VIDEO LABEL is set to WEB, the screen will darken, creating an ideal picture for WebTV viewing. (see "VIDEO LABEL" on page 28)
Good picture, no sound • Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears from the screen. (see "MUTING" on page 16)
• Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (see "MTS" on page 24)
• Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO menu. (see "SPEAKER" on page 24)
• Perform Easy Setup Guide again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP
again" on page 14)
Cannot receive upper channels • Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
(UHF) when using an antenna
• Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
No color
• Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (see "COLOR" on page 23)
• Perform Easy Setup Guide again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP
again" on page 14)
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To scan the picture Press ) or 0 during
playback. Release to resume
Press VTR/DVD (POWER).
normal playback.
[Green Button]
To search a chapter Press CH +/–.
Press the 0 – 9 buttons.
forward or backward
Press CH +/–.
Press (REC) while
Operating a DVD Player using the remote
pressing (upper left).
control
Press (.
To turn On/Off Press VTR/DVD (POWER).
Press p.
[Green Button]
Press ).
To play Press (.
Press 0.
To stop Press p.
Press P. Press again to
To pause Press P. Press again to
resume normal playback.
resume normal playback.
Press ) or 0 during
To step through Press ) to step forward or
playback. Release to resume
different tracks of 0 to step backward.
normal playback.
an audio disc
Press TV/VTR.
Press CH+ to step forward or
To step through
different chapters of CH– to step backward.
a video disc
To display the Title Press TITLE.
Press VTR/DVD (POWER).
menu
[Green Button]
To display the DVD Press DVD MENU.
Press (. software menu
Press p.
To select tracks Press 0-9 buttons and ENTER.
directly
Press P. Press again to
resume normal playback.
To display the menu Press MENU.
(Set up)
To move the cursor Move the joystick in the
in the menu corresponding direction.
Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver
DBS receiver code numbers
Setting the Manufacturer's Code
Manufacturer
You can program the supplied remote control
Sony
to operate a cable box or DBS receiver.
Press CODE SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION),
General Electric
the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer's
Hitachi
code number (see the following chart), then
Hughes
press ENTER.
Panasonic
For example, to operate a Sony DBS receiver:
RCA/PROSCAN
FUNCTION
ENTER
CODE SET DBS/CABLE
Toshiba
8 0 1
To operate the TV
Press TV (FUNCTION). Then use the TV
Cable box code numbers
control buttons to control the TV.
Manufacturer
Code
For more details on operating the
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226
cable box or DBS receiver
Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205,
206, 207, 208, 218
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
Oak
227, 228, 229 with the equipment.
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer If the remote control doesn't work
214, 215
• First, try repeating the set up procedures
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
using the other codes listed for your
Tocom 216, 217
equipment.
212, 213
Zenith
Only snow and noise appear on • Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
the screen • Check the antenna/cable connections.
• Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
• Press ANT to change the input mode. (see "ANT" on page 16)
Dotted lines or stripes • Adjust the antenna.
• Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-dryers.
TV is fixed to one channel • Try turning CHANNEL FIX off. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
• Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV memory. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
Double images or ghosts • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings).
Cannot operate menu • If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it. Your TV may be receiving video input. Try pressing TV/VIDEO.
Cannot receive any channels • Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
when using cable tv • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
Cannot gain enough volume when • Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume.
using a cable box
TV malfunctions when using the • Check the S-Link connection. (see on page 12)
S-Link function
CHANNEL INDEX does not display • Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
all available channels • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV memory. (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)
FAVORITE CHANNEL does not • Verify that MODE is set to MANUAL in the FAVORITE CHANNEL menu. (see "Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL manually" on page 28)
display your choices
Some video sources do not • Ensure that VIDEO LABEL is not set to SKIP. (see "VIDEO LABEL" on page 27)
appear when you press TV/VIDEO
Recording through MONITOR OUT • MONITOR OUT will not record both images in PIP or P&P. Only the main picture will be recorded.
does not function properly when • If you are recording the main picture and you switch to the sound of the sub picture using the AUDIO button, the main picture will
recording in PIP or P&P mode be recorded with sound from the other program.
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have any additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct
Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (customers in the U.S. only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (customers in Canada only).
Tips z
• If more than one code number is listed, try entering
Code number
them one by one until you come to the correct code for
801 (preset code for
your equipment.
remote control)
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you
802
previously entered at that setting is erased.
805
• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate
804
your equipment with the supplied remote control. In
803
this case, use the equipment's supplied remote
802, 808 control.
806, 807
• Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
them, for example — if too much time is taken, the
code numbers may revert to the factory setting.
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