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Sony Trinitron KV-27FS13 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SONY@ 4-081-737-21 Trinitmtf Color TV Operating Instructions KV-27FS13 KW27FS17 K V - 2 7 F V l 7 KV32FS13 KV-32FSI 7 0 2001 by Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. AlTENTION RlSO”E DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE, NE PAS OU”RlR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOOVE ELEOTRlCO NO ABRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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...
  • Page 4 Do not place any objects, especially heavy Overloading objects, on top of the set. The object may Do not overload wall outlets, extension fall from the set, causing injury cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 Never block the slots and openings Accessories by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Do not place the set on an unstable cart, or other similar surface. stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set.
  • Page 6 Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
  • Page 7 When the set exhibits a distinct Service change in performance - this Damage Requiring Service indicates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service the set yourself When the power cord oiplug is since opening the cabinet may expose you damaged or frayed.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Color TV Features ......Trinitron@ Batteries for the Remote Control ..... . . 2 About this Manual .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron@ Color TV 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. Trinitron” Color TV Features...

  • Page 10: Batteries For The Remote Control

    Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. 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.

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. 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: (Rear of TV)

  • Page 12: 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 PII? If some of your channels are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection (see page 5).
  • Page 13 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 set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are...

  • Page 14: Connecting Additional Equipment

    Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV From cable/ antenna Optional cbnnection Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service 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 the TV Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture...
  • Page 15 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 set up allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV Satellite Receiver cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
  • Page 18 TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite Satellite antenna antenna cable cable Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
  • Page 19 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. Front A/V Panel A/V output 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Audio System

    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. Rear of TV...

  • Page 21: Connecting Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV-27FV17 only You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded. Rear TV (KV-27FV17 only) (for recording) Using an Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your Using Audio/Video cable (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on the second VCR to the MONITOR AUDIO and...

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control And Basic Functions

    Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows ou how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and K ow to use the on-screen menus.

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Button Description I&t’&tiy ‘k&m off the sound. Press again or Rress MUTING “& to restore sound. Powers off all Sony equipment at once, (may not n SYSTEM OFF “” ” work with older equipment). ____._.-__ _^ _“. __ _ __.-.-. - ._____ -l,_-.----l---- __--...-- .
  • Page 24 -..-- -.,.. --_-. _...” ” ..” -_. ,..““. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound MTS/SAP (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). Change channels directly, and enter numerical a @J-a and ENTER values in on-screen displays. Brings up the custom guide of your satellite @ GUIDE receiver.

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Tv Automatically

    Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. POWER Press @ to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears. A u t o S e t u p First please connect...

  • Page 26: Using Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. Indicates which channel is currently Channel number of receiving sound the main picture Channel number Main...
  • Page 27 To use PIP Press the TV FUNCTION button on your remote to view a working channel. P I P Press the @ button and the window picture appears. Use the yellow labeled buttons on your remote control to control the PIP features.

  • Page 28: Quick Start To The Menus

    Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: M e n u Allows you ‘to .__-. -.- ___. - -“-l^_-.-.^I_-.-_-.__-.. .__._. I ..__ __-- -_ - .-. - _ ^_ ^ . _ . _ Make adjustments to your picture settings.
  • Page 29 Set rating limits on your TV based on a program’s rating or content. Password: ‘Set the clock 0; iour TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. I T i m e r 1 : S e t T i m e r 2 : S e t Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF...

  • Page 30: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu Press W% to display the on-screen menu. Use Q or o to highlight the desired menu, then press Q. Use the 4 or + buttons to highlight the desired option, then press m. Press Q to complete the adjustment.

  • Page 31: Using The Video M Menu

    C o l o r T e m p : Press + to decrease &ture contrast. PictuG Picture contrast Press 0 to increase picture contrast. . . ^ ” ._., _ I _ , . ” _ _. _ . _ ._- --.

  • Page 32: Using T H E Audio X@ Menu

    Using the Audio 3% Menu Steady Sound. Effect: MTS: Stereo Speaker: Audio Out: Variable Treb,e Press 0 to decrease’the higher pitched sound. Press 0 to increase the higher pitched sound. Press 0 to decrease the lower pitched sound. Bass Press 0 to increase the lower pitched sound. Press 4 to’emphasize the left speaker sound.
  • Page 33 ._. . . _ ^ ,..._ “. . ,. .-.- _--..” Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. %ter&: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Multi-Channel Mono: sound Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Auto-SAP: Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.

  • Page 34: Using The Channel Setup M Menu

    Using the Channel Setup I Menu Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label ~--~ --... - __.. -.-_--.-~ With the Favorite Channel menu open: Favorite Press a to select. Channel Quick access Use the 0 o r 9 buttons to select Auto or Manual. to favorite When Auto is selected, the last seven channels channels...
  • Page 35 ‘2-s: Select ‘when vou want to control all channel selection ~” C h a n n e l Fix through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.

  • Page 36: Parental Control

    Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV’s rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems, you should be ready to set your TV’s rating limit.

  • Page 37: Movie Ratings

    Movie Ratings (U.S. models only) This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels. Rating Defined as General audience Parental Movie Ratings Guidance suggested Parents strongly PG-13 cautioned Restricted Press to block rating No one 17 &d NC-17 under admitted...
  • Page 38 English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. ~~_-_“-----“__- Rating Defined as Children “-” l-“-..“-_“-.-_l --“” - - ._-. ..__ Children 8 years and older _l_...ll ^- .-__ l____-...----_“- -_ .._ - C8+: - General P G :...

  • Page 39: Using The Parental Control & Menu

    Using the Parental Control & Menu Password: Use [O-Q] buttons to enter password Move @lBBB Select I23 End 68 In the Parental Control && menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. Press m, then use the @-@ buttons to enter a 4-digit password.
  • Page 40 Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Press m to change Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press m. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: Child, Youth, or Young Adult.

  • Page 41: Changing Your Password

    Changing your password Use the 6 or 9 buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press a. Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 31. Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press ENr, then use the @-a buttons to enter your password.

  • Page 42: Using The Timer 8 Menu

    Using the Timer @ Menu T i m e r 1: Set T i m e r 2 : S e t C u r r e n t T i m e Daylight Saving: - - - - - - - - - - - --“-..------- .._.

  • Page 43: Using The Setup M Menu

    Using the Setup I@& Menu V i d e o L a b e l Tilt Correction: L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h 16:9 E n h a n c e d : O F F --“..-l .._ --._ .--.

  • Page 44: Using T H E Basic & Menu

    Using the Basic &I Menu Basic Menu Picture C a p t i o n V i s i o n : O F F E f f e c t : O F F A d v a n c e d M e n u mlij Select...

  • Page 45: Other Information Programming The Remote Control

    Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. CODE SET Press 0 . Press “‘ED or sATfl (FUNCTION). Use the @-a buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.

  • Page 46: Vcr Codes

    Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes --~- .l-,--.-_.” .-.I .- _ . -. ._..__. , . . ^ . ,_-__ __ Sony 2 3 0 801 (preset code for Sony remote control ” I . _ __ ” HamIin/Regal 222,223,224,225,226...
  • Page 47 Operating a VCR Press “CWWD Power on the VCR .^ I . . , ^ Select ch&meis directly @:@-- _ Change channels -,-_ Pla)vi&o;ape ” stop Search forward or backward 44 or H Pause ^. “ _ ” _Record ” .
  • Page 48 Operating a laser Disc Press ikei Poke; on the disc VC&WD ..” S e a r c h cha$ers’for&ard o r backward & “. ^ . “ . . ” ,” Play disc ---_. __-.-_. “ . ^ . -.------ ..,.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Make sure the power cord is’plugged No picture, no If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more...
  • Page 50 --_-_--.” ---.-- .._-“-l.“- -_-.” .-I_,.-___. - ,.,..._._-. _,._ _I_ _. -.. I. . -. Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel Setup Cable stations menu (page 26). don’t seem to work Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory (page 17).
  • Page 51 _ “. ” . ., ._._..II -... -^ .._..-_ ^ . ^ -.. _ -.-_-- “. IJC after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use ofyour Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at I-800-222~SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499~SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications For all models (except as noted) American flV standard/N;i’C Teievision system VHF: 2-13/UHF: 1469/CATV 1-125 Channeicoverage ..“- 75-ohm external antenna terminal ior VHF/UHF Antenna “- ” _--_.-- ._-.--_-- ,I__.-. _^_. “. _.-,__ ,- ,_- I ,_ --~---_- - - .~. Picture tube FD Trinitron@ tube...
  • Page 53 KV-27FV17 .-_ - -..- “._. _ I __- Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 2 S VIDEO 1 Audio Out 1 Monitor Out 2 RF inputs 1 Y, Pg, RR, 1 audio ._ ^._...

  • Page 54: Index

    Index 16:9 Enhanced 35 Daylight Saving 34 Demo 35 Advanced Menu 36 DISPLAY 15 Audio s Menu 24 Audio Out 25 Auto Program 17,27 Effect 24, 36 Auto-SAP 25 O F F 24,36 Simulated 24, 36 SRS 24,36 Balance 24 Surround 24,36 Basic &...
  • Page 55 Parental Control 28 Parental Control & Menu 3 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming the Remote Control 37 Remote Control 14 Ratings English Ratings 30 French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings 29 TV Ratings 28 Unrated 29 U.S.A. Ratings 30 Setup Menu 35 Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15...
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation Printed in USA...
  • Page 57 SONY TELEVISION OWNER REGISTRATION CARD Thank you for purchasing this Sony TV Product. Please fill out and mail this card to register your purchase. All information you submit is confidential and is used solely to help us improve the quality of our products. Registration will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that your product needs modification.
  • Page 58 Please do not send products or correspondence to this address BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 138 PARK RIDGE, NJ. POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE SONY ELECTRONICS INC TV/ MARKET RESEARCH 1 SONY DRIVE PARK RIDGE. NJ 07656-9940...
  • Page 59 1 . LABOR: For a period of 99 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho- rized service facility.
  • Page 61 Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. (0)” SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) (KW27FV17 only) The (0) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and forcing patents pending.

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