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Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 _hall bP connected to tbe groundblg system of the building, as clos_ whenever you tail upon your Sony dealei regarding this product. o me point of cable ent]3r as practical About this Manaal...
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards Cleaning For your protection, please read these instmcUons compIetely, keep this manual for future reference¸ Unplug =tie set froln tile wall outlet hefore cleaning o£ polishing it. Do not rise liquid Car_fogy observ_ comply with all wai nings, cautions cleaners or aerosol...
  • Page 4 Power-Cord Protection S_'v]ee Do not allow anytlting to iest on or iolI over the Damage Requiring Service power and do i_ot t lace the set where _F_-_ Unplug "he set from the wag outlet and refm servicing to qualigpd power coId is subject to wear or abuse _L_flj_...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ln_roduc/ng the FD Trin rron Wege Usino the Menus Overview ..............Overview .............. Presenting the FD Ttinitron Wega ...... 2 Using the Video Menu ........36 Using the Remote Control ........3 Using the Audio Menu ........38 Using the Channel Menu ........40 Using the Parent Menu ........

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Contents Using the Remote Control...

  • Page 7: Presenting The Fd Ttinitron Wega

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega tpronounced VAY-GAHI is characterized outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to corner detail. You'll recogmze the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you'll notice is minimal glare from the...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Contents Your box contains your new Trinitron TV. a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included with this TV. Please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin. You may need to purchase cables and/or splitters to complete...
  • Page 9 * DVDMENL Displays the DVD menu KV-32FV16 a nd 36FV16RM-Y171 * TITLE Displays the DVD's Title menu. KV-36FS12 RiVI-YI68 Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. KV-32FV26 a nd 36FV26RM-YI7O PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid Standard.Movie.Sports,Also available in the Video menu.
  • Page 10 Select _all models except KV-32FV26 and 36FV261. Pressing down on the center button selects the item. CODESET Used for programming the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details, see ?rogrammmg the Remote Control" on page 52, MUI_ PONi_R {Models KV-32FV26 36FV26 only !.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TM Topic Page TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connection (cable TV, antenna or cable box) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver...

  • Page 13: Tv Controls And Connectors

    MENU button brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (_,_) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the (+1 button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS12 Model KV-36FS16 /+-" Models KV-32FV16.32FV26.36FV16 and 36FV26 @a@ ",._"...
  • Page 14 L/MONOltR to your TV's audio through your stereo system [] S-LINK Allows the TV to receive/IN} and send lOUT} remote CONTROL S IN/OUTcontrol signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or 1except models video components KV-36FS12 and 36FS16, [] Y.PB.PR.L R...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Cable Oi" Antenna

    In,tailing the TV Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your to Cable or an home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable {see Antenna []); older homes probably have 300-ohm.
  • Page 16 Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. _hScoo_tona estoa_ mod_sexca _KV'*36F81:2 ..PP .._ ..Rearol /V ro ( JNVL dL]_ I_JU /:OIL[ [_C[[UH [©...
  • Page 17 Installing the TV Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER lack to the cable box's IN jack. The TV's internal converter allows you to switch betweeen unscrambled signals coming straight into the £V and scrambled signals coming in through...
  • Page 18 Installing the TV Cable Box only Use this hookup You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment ro your TV.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr And Cable

    Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN lack. Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box hookup Use this Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them ,pay channels vs. regular cable channels} and you therefore need [o use a cable box. and You want ro enjoy the PIP feature.
  • Page 21 Installing the TV :VIDEO IN --AUDIO R kiu_) AUDI(J L wh tu _VIDLC NJDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO Pressing the AN I button on the lemo[e control switches Between the cnannels coining n through the cable box Iscramblea an(:][nose coming alrecuy [o the TV (unsclamblec...

  • Page 22: Connecting Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs together, then into the TV. allows you to switch between two while recording [o ensure that what you are playing one is recording on the other. Your TV acts as a monitor to view program being...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Installing the TV Connecdng a Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Satellite Receiver With A Vcr

    Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver SATELLITE IN jack Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF!UHF 1N jack. Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHE/UHE jack.
  • Page 25 Installing the TV...

  • Page 26: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Using audio cables, connect the TV's Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver's Audio L1NE IN jacks. AUD 0 R...

  • Page 27: Video Connectors

    Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors to use if: This is the preferred hookup Your DVD player has component video (Y PB. PR}jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y PB and PRjacks to the Y PB and PR _acks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 4 connections.

  • Page 28: A/V Connectors

    Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component video (Y. PB. PR} .acks. Using audio cables connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the TV's Audio IN jacks.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Camcorder

    Installing the TV Connecting a Camcorder Using cables, connect the camcorder's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV's AUDIO L jack.

  • Page 30: Using The Control S Feature

    To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control. use a CONTROL S cable mot suppliedl ro connect the equipment's CONTROL S IN jack to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Tv Automatically

    Installing the TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it.

  • Page 32: Overview

    Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV. Topic Page Applies to Models Using Favorite All models Channels Using Picture in All models except KV- 36FS12 Picture (PIP) Using Wireless KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only Headphones...

  • Page 33: Using Favorite Channels

    Udng the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you specify. To display a mist o f your favorite channels: Fhe Favorite Channel options appear. exceut tlV 3bbgl 2 Press t_ or t_ to highlight the channel...

  • Page 34: Using Picture In Picture P1Pi

    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 another in a small window picture. Displayin 9 Picture Picture To use PIP: Make sure your TV is tuned to a channel that you know is airing programming.
  • Page 35 Using the Features PIP Functions Ye#ow Labeled Description PIP Button turns the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly m :hange the window size (1/9.1/16. OFt_J. or PIP TV/VIDEO Cycles through available video equipment you have connected to the TV. [_*AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the RM-Y170remotecontrol...
  • Page 36 Using the Features Tochangechannels!programs in the window p_cture: Use the yellow PiP ell+/- button to scroll through the TV channels. Use the yellow TVtVIDEO button to cycle through your other video equipment connected to the TV. such as your VCR. DVD player or Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 37: Using Wireless Headphones

    U_ing the Features Using Wireless Headphones Installing Install the supplied size AA/R6} battery into the headphones. Batteries Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated. Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up then close the lid.
  • Page 38 Using the Features Press O____j,, Using Headphones the _,"]icon and channel number are displayed. £urn on the power by placing the headphones securely on your head. If you want to listen to the sound from only the wireless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume,...
  • Page 39 Using the Features Listening to Sound If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture from Main through your headphones, select the audio source. Window Pictures Press to display a window picture. Press 0_,, ',"; icon and channel number appear for about three seconds.

  • Page 40: Overview

    Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the desired menu ÷_ Move icon. Press CD to select it. Select Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll up and down through Joystick: (models the features.

  • Page 41: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the Video icon press CE). Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the options. Press CED to select a feature. That feature's adjustment appears.
  • Page 42 Using the Menus ColorTemp £h££_ frfim _hr_e_£!£r t_mpfl,'_£!'es White f!1£! ......... c1!1!_ ab!ueti£t: ....adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard). Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean Velocity edge. Select from High, Low, OFE Modulation...

  • Page 43: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU. Usethejoystick/arrow buttons to move to the Audio icon _ press CE). Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the options. Press C!D to select an option. That option's settings appear.
  • Page 44 (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and ...._6F_2_ _ ,1!_! • ........... through availableaudio settings. Surround Select for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12 ........OEF....N°l"ma! _tere° 5_ r mono recepti0n: ......Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy ste1_o, program broadcast in stereo.

  • Page 45: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channet Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the Channel icon _ press CE). Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the options. Press CD to select a feature.
  • Page 46 Using the Menus Channel Fix "Fix" your TV's channel setting to 3 or 4 Useful when you and use the cable box or Satellite receiver to have a cable box or change channels. Select one of these satellite receiver settings if you have connected the device to the VHF/UHF _ack...

  • Page 47: Using The Parent Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the Parent icon _ press Use the 0-9 buttons...
  • Page 48 Using the Menus US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For Canadian models, see page 44. Selecting Custom Rating Options Om o,z...... Dosc,JptJo,, ............Movie Rating All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance...
  • Page 49 Using the Menus Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. For US models, see page 43. Selecting Custom Rating Options OPqOP ....OescriP ti°n ....EnglishRating All children. c8 ........ch!l_re , 18 y_a,s an_!'_ _r: ......General programmin Parental Guidance.

  • Page 50: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to move to the Timer icon _ press CE). To set the Current Time Use the joystick/arrow buttons to select "Current Time", then press If it is currently...
  • Page 51 Using the Menus Selecting Timer The Timer Menu includes the following options: Options Option Description Timer1 Program Selectto set the Timer by day, time, duration, Timer 2 and channel. Select to turn off the Timer.(Your previous CurrentTime Set the current time. DaylightSavings Select in the spring to adjust the time ........

  • Page 52: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu Toselectthe SetupMenu Press MENU. Usethejoystick/arrowbuttons to move to the Setup icon and press CD. Usethejoystick/arrowbuttons to scroll through the features. Press CD to select a feature. That feature's options appear. Use the joystick/arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
  • Page 53 Using the Menus Video Label Allows to label the audio/video components connected to the TV so you can identify them when using the TVNIDEO button. When in the Setup menu's Video Label feature, use the joystick/arrow buttons to highlight an input to label, then press...

  • Page 54: Using The Basic Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu Press MENU. Usethejoystick/arrow buttons to move to the Basic icon _ press CiD. Usethejoystick/arrow buttons to scroll through features. Press C!D to select a feature. That feature's options appear.
  • Page 56 Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Programming the Remote Control Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index...

  • Page 57: Other Information

    Other Information Programming The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Remote Control Sony Switch Position Programmable Equipment on Remote Control Code Number Beta ED Beta VCRs VTR1 8 mm VCR VTR2 VHS VCR VTR3 DVD Player...
  • Page 58 30fl 335 Wards 327.328.335. VCRs 331 332 Minolta 305 304 Manu_cturer Cod_ Yamaha 314 330. 336. Mitsubishi/ 323 324.325. Sony Admiral Zenith Multitech 325 338. 321 M. Ward/ 314 336 337 Aiwa 338 344 Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Code Audio 314 337...
  • Page 59 Other Information Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. ToDo This ... Pres_ Turn on/off VTR/DVD/greenPOWER buttonj Select VCR VTPJDVD (FUNCTION buttonj CH +/- Change channels Record...
  • Page 60 Other Information Operating a Cable ToDo This*... Press Turn on/off SATICABLE [green POWER Duttom Select Cable Box SATICABLE tEUNCTION button_ Select a channel 0-9 buttons ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Press Turn on/off...
  • Page 61 Other Information Operating an MDP Move the slide switch to the AV inpu[ 3 ou coded for this device. (Laserdisc Player) re Do gh_s Press "['urn on/off VTPJDVD/green POWER b utter. VTPJDVD (FUNCTION buttonj Select MDP Play Stop • Pause I! Luress again to resume normal playback) Search the picture forward or _...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Possible Remedies Problem If your TV does not [urn on. and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may No picture need service. Call your local Sony Service Center: (screen not litl. no sound Make sure the power cord is plugged Push the power button on the front of the T"Z...
  • Page 63 Setup menu on page 48.) If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1.800_222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    1 Vp-[ 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 1 KV-36FS12.36FS16 only Video [IN ) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced sync negauw 2 toxcopt KV-36FS12.36FS161 C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst si_nall. 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100% modulation. Audit hnuedance: 47 kilohm Variable/Fixed...
  • Page 65 Other Information KV-36FS12 36FS16 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS12 RM-YI68 KV-36FS16 RM-Y169 AA R6 Batteries 2 supplied for remote control O F :ional Accessories AV Cable VMC-81{}/820/830 Audio Cable RKC-5151tG VMC-10/30 Coral- ment Video Cable TV Stand SU-36FD3 Visible Screen Size 36 in 914.4 mml picture...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Channel menu 16:9 ,widescreem 2. 48 3-D sound, adjusting 39. 49 Channel Setup menu Channel Skip/Add channels creating labels 41 Activating a PIP screen setting up 26 Adding channels to the channel list 40 closed caption modes Adjusting the picture definition Code Set Button...
  • Page 67 Index Favorite Channel Parent menu 35. 42 setting up 40 parental control described using password Favorites button changing features picture contrast, adjusting Front Panel controls picture definition, adjusting Picture in Picture IPIPI. using picture, adjusting Guide button Picture Mode Picture size.
  • Page 68 Index sharpness, adjusting Sleep timer/button sound effect (3 D), adjusting 39. 49 speakers turning on/off using external speakers specifications 59-60 Steady Sound. adjusting Steadv Sound. described surround sound 39. 49 tape-to-tape editing tilt. correcting Time. current set daylight savings Timer menu 35.

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