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Sony WEGA KV 27FV300 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony WEGA KV 27FV300 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Connecting Additional Equipment

    “WOW, TruSurround, and the trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.” ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product ® model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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...

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    • 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.
  • Page 5 User Guide...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features... 1 About this Manual... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control ... 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ... 2 Using the Remote Controls ... 3 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ... 8 Basic Connections ...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Fd Trinitron Wega Features

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA 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 —...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Controls

    Control” on page 49. TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions For information on Picture in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 25. If you lose your remote control, see page 54. Button Description Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ POWER buttons video equipment you have programmed into the remote control.
  • Page 12 Model RM-Y182 For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 models Outside Panel Button Description MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press restore the sound. SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions wa CH (channel) If you lose your remote control, see page 54. Button Description Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/video POWER buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.
  • Page 14 Description TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49. VCR (operating) Operates your VCR. The VCR must be programmed into the remote control.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Tv

    Operating Instructions 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. TV Rear Panel Jack Description 1AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels.
  • Page 16 Jack Description 5 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO Connects to the AUDIO and 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.

  • Page 17: Basic Connections

    Operating Instructions 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: If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.

  • Page 18: Cable Box Connections

    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.
  • Page 19 Press the ANT button on the remote control to switch between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see page 50). To use the cable box to change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Use the Channel Fix feature to ensure that you don’t accidentally switch channels using your TV (see page 37).

  • Page 20: Connecting Additional Equipment

    Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR From cable/antenna 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.
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions 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...
  • Page 22 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 and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/ VIDEO IN on your TV. For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow audio/video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound;...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable/ antenna Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.
  • Page 24 Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite Receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Connecting a DVD Player Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of DVD Player For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound;...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. A/V output If the camcorder has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO cable to improve picture quality; replace the yellow video cable of the combination Audio/Video cable with the S VIDEO cable.

  • Page 28: Using Basic Functions Setting Up The Tv Automatically

    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. The direction in this manual will refer to the remote control that incorporates a joystick (RM-Y182).

  • Page 29: Quick Start To The Menus

    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 33. Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode : Vivid Picture...
  • Page 30 Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Timer 1 : Off Timer 2 : Off Current Time Move: Select: End: Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: Off Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Auto Demo Move: Select:...

  • Page 31: Using Picture In Picture (Pip) With Remote Y181

    Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) with Remote Y181 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...
  • Page 32 PIP Functions buttons For KV-27FV300 model Yellow labeled Description PIP button 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).

  • Page 33: Using Picture In Picture (Pip) With Remote Y182

    Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) with Remote Y182 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...
  • Page 34 PIP Functions buttons For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 model RM Y182 Yellow-labeled Description PIP Button Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture. The sound symbol (9) appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you are hearing sound from the main picture or the PIP window picture. Press to move the location of the window picture to any of the four corners of the screen.

  • Page 35: Setups That Affect Your Ability To Use Pip

    Operating Instructions Setups that Affect Your Ability to Use PIP 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.

  • Page 36: Using Wireless Headphones

    Using Wireless Headphones Wireless headphones are included and can be used only with Sony TV models KV-32FV300 and KV36FV300. Installing the Battery Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones. Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions Using the Headphones Press icon and channel number display.) Place the headphones securely onto your head. Power indicator Volume control To listen to sound only from wireless headphones Turn down the TV speaker level, or press MUTING on the remote control. To turn off headphones Put down the headphones and press To ensure optimal sound reception with headphones...
  • Page 38 Listening to Sound from Main and PIP Window Pictures To use your headphones to listen to the sound from the main or window picture (when using PIP), select the audio source. If PIP is not displayed, press Press The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds. The i is level with the channel number of the main picture.

  • Page 40: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Depending on the model of television that you have purchased, your remote control will have either a joystick (RM-Y182), or directional buttons ( The directions in this manual will refer to the remote control that incorporates a joystick (RM-Y182). See “Using the Remote Control”...

  • Page 41: Using The Video Menu

    Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps using the joystick To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps using the joystick of your remote control: of your remote control: To Display To Select Press joystick...

  • Page 42: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press joystick to highlight an option then press Treble Press the joystick left to decrease higher pitched sound. Press the joystick right to increase higher pitched sound. Press the joystick left to decrease lower pitched sound.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following Multi-Channel options, then press TV Sound Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.

  • Page 44: Using The Channel Setup Menu

    Using the Channel Setup To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press joystick to highlight an option then press Favorite Press to open the Favorite Channels menu: Channels Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select the position (1-8) where Quick access you want to set a favorite channel, then press to favorite...
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program Auto program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. Press Skip/Add Use the joystick to scroll up and down to select the position of the desired channel, then press...

  • Page 46: Using The Parent Menu

    Using the Parent To access the Parent menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight 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.

  • Page 47: Using The Parent Menu

    Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Video Parental Lock: Off Change Password Country: U.S.A. Press Move: Use the joystick to highlight Parental Lock, press If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
  • Page 48 Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press , then use the 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.
  • Page 49 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 page 44.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
  • Page 50 Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Blocks all unrated programs Block If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
  • Page 51 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 Children Children 8 years and older General programming...

  • Page 52: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press joystick to highlight an option then press Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Use the joystick to scroll up or down to enter the correct day and time, then press Press to return Timer menu or press...

  • Page 53: Using The Setup Menu

    Operating Instructions Using the Setup To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press joystick to highlight an option then press Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).

  • Page 54: Using The Basic Menu

    Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press joystick to highlight an option then press Picture Use joystick left to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Use joystick right to increase picture contrast. Caption In the Basic menu, Caption Vision options are Off and the last captioning option selected (CC1-4, Text 1-4, or Info).

  • Page 56: Other Information

    Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. Press Press (FUNCTION). Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. Press VCR codes Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M.Ward)
  • Page 57 Shintom Signature 2000 338, 327 (M.Ward) SV2000 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Cable box codes Sony Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221...
  • Page 58 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 a VCR Press Power on the VCR Select channels directly Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    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 Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the factory settings remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel.

  • Page 60: Using The Basic Menu

    Problem Possible Solutions Cable stations Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu don’t seem to work (page 37). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 21). Remote control Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.
  • Page 61 TV and timer LED flashes If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669)

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC (KV-27FV300, KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300) Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz (KV-27FV300, KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300) Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FV300)
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 64: Index

    Index 16:9 Enhanced Audio Out Auto Program Auto SAP Balance Bass Batteries Inserting in remote Inserting in wireless headphones Brightness Cable Caption Vision Channel Fix Channel Label Channel Skip/Add ClearEdge VM Color Color Temperature Connections Cable and antenna Cable Box and Cable Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a DVD Player Connecting an Audio System...
  • Page 65 Setting the Rating Sharpness SLEEP RM-181 RM-Y182 Speaker Specifications Steady Sound Tilt Correction Timer 1 and Timer 2 Treble Troubleshooting TV Features TV Front Panel TV Rear Panel V-Chip (see Parental Control) Video Label Wireless Headphones Batteries...

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