Sony WEGA KV 36HS500 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-087-503-22
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Operating Instructions

* Important: Read this manual before using this product
©2002 Sony Corporation
KV-32HS500
KV-36HS500
Sony Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-087-503-22 ® Operating Instructions * Important: Read this manual before using this product ©2002 Sony Corporation KV-32HS500 KV-36HS500 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
  • 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 Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. ❑...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ... 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 TV Controls and Connectors...10 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna...14 Connecting Optional Equipment ...21 Using the CONTROL S Feature ...37 Setting Up the Channel List ...38 Using the Remote Control Overview ...39...
  • Page 7 Using the Channel Menu ...66 Using the Parent Menu...68 Using the Timer Menu ...71 Using the Setup Menu ...72 Overview ...75 Glossary ...76 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ...77 Contacting Sony ...78 Troubleshooting...78 Specifications ...82 Optional Accessories...82 Index ...83...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail.
  • Page 9: Features

    Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format. ❑ ❑ *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the HD equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines.
  • Page 10: Overview

    Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook.
  • Page 11: Tv Controls And Connectors

    TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU SELECT TV/VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R qa qs qd TIMER STAND BY VOLUME CHANNEL POWER...
  • Page 12 Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 78). Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel...
  • Page 14 Primary RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 0 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony IN/OUT infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.
  • Page 15: Basic Connections: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna Only ❏...
  • Page 16: Cable Or Antenna Only

    Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: Only ❑ ❑ The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below. 75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type VHF Only or...
  • Page 17: Cable And Antenna Only

    Cable and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Only ❑ Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right Twin View window. For details about Twin View, see page 46.
  • Page 18 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input Press between the cable and inputs. antenna Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX Press to switch to the AUX input.
  • Page 19: Cable Box And Cable Only

    Cable Box and For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Cable Only ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ ❑ About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you can use all the Twin View features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
  • Page 20 To connect the cable box and cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels.
  • Page 21: Cable Box Only

    Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.
  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors...
  • Page 23: Vcr And Cable

    VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin View, see page 46. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.
  • Page 24 Watch cable channels Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then...
  • Page 25: Vcr And Cable Box

    VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin View, see page 46. With this connection you can: ❑...
  • Page 26 Watch the VCR Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the remote control to...
  • Page 27: Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is Editing being recorded. Using To connect two VCRs for tape editing S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.
  • Page 28 Press recorded illustration above). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR(s) “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then...
  • Page 29: Satellite Receiver

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 30 Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
  • Page 31: Satellite Receiver And Vcr

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. A/V cable Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 32 Press (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the to operate the satellite remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. receiver or VCR...
  • Page 33: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD player Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, P ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P...
  • Page 34 Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote...
  • Page 35: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote...
  • Page 36: Camcorder

    Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a camcorder See page 21. VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO...
  • Page 37: Audio Receiver

    Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system Receiver Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. Audio cable To line input Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the...
  • Page 38: Using The Control S Feature

    Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.
  • Page 39: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List 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 on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Menu (see page 66).
  • Page 40: Overview

    Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Programming the Remote Control Inserting Batteries ✍ Button Descriptions Outside Panel Inside Panel Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 41: Button Descriptions

    To select an item, press the center of the joystick ( 0 CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 43. qa POWER VCR/DVD:...
  • Page 42 Button Description qd DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number and current time and channel label (if set). Press again to turn Display off. qf 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.
  • Page 43: Inside Panel

    Press to have the remote control operate the TV. ea SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.) es GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider.
  • Page 44: Programming The Remote Control

    Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍...
  • Page 45 Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio 314, 337 Dynamic Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337...
  • Page 46: Using The Features

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Watching TV To Do This ...
  • Page 47: Using Twin View

    Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected.
  • Page 48: Activating The Picture

    Activating the To activate the picture in the right Picture window ❑ Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Tune to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV’s input between sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Switch the TV’s input between sources connected to the TV’s...
  • Page 49: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.
  • Page 50: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 66. Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels...
  • Page 51: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Freeze Function picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. ✍ button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s FREEZE The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE...
  • Page 52: Using The Memory Stick Picture Viewer

    “Notes on Using Memory Stick Media” on page 77. Supported Image This TV’s Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that Types have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras. ✍ Recorded images must also meet the following specifications: ❑...
  • Page 53: Unsupported Image Types

    About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still images using DCF compliant directory and file names, as shown in the following example: ✍ Unsupported This TV’s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following: Image Types ❑...
  • Page 54: Inserting And Removing A Memory Stick

    Inserting and To insert a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick ✍ To remove a Memory Stick ✍ Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 10) and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place.
  • Page 55: Displaying The Memory Stick Menu

    Displaying the Memory Stick Menu ✍ Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 53. Press the button on the remote control. The Memory MEMORY STICK Stick Menu appears. Memory Stick Index Slideshow Setup Move:...
  • Page 56: Using The Memory Stick Index

    Using the Memory The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images. Stick Index ✍ The Page and folder ( buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen.
  • Page 57: Using The Memory Stick Slideshow

    Using the Memory The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick. Stick Slideshow Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 53.
  • Page 58: Using The Rotate Picture Screen

    Using the Rotate The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails. Picture Screen ✍ The Page and folder ( buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen.
  • Page 59: Using Other Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    To Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Operating a VCR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR...
  • Page 60: Operating A Cable Box

    Operating a Cable To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Operating a DVD To Do This ... Player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Turn on/off Play Stop...
  • Page 62: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Press MENU to enter and exit Menus. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the Menus Move through the Menu options Menus include navigation Select an option to change help text that appears at the...
  • Page 63: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Sharpness, Color Temp and VM. ❑ Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options: Options Option Mode To change from one Mode Customized to another, use the PIC MODE...
  • Page 64 Option ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation To change quickly from one DRC Mode DRC Mode to another, use the Digital DRC MODE button on the remote Reality control. Creation Description Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean High, Medium, Low, Off. edge.
  • Page 65: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound To change quickly from one Effect Effect to another, use the button on the remote control.
  • Page 66 Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out This option can be set only when the to Off.
  • Page 67: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channels Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Press MENU Move the joystick highlight the Channel icon and press...
  • Page 68 Option Channel Channels that you set to Skip/Add be skipped can be accessed only with the buttons. Channel Label Description Allows you to customize the channel list that appears CH+/- when you use the buttons. Move the joystick to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add.
  • Page 69: Using The Parent Menu

    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 Using the Parent The Parent Menu includes the following options: Menu Option Parental Lock If you are not familiar with...
  • Page 70: Viewing Blocked Programs

    US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 70.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Movie Rating The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate...
  • Page 71 Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 69 Selecting Custom Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Programs ENTER password.
  • Page 72: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Selecting Timer The Timer Menu includes the following options: Options Option Timer 1 Timer 2 To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 in step 1, press instead of moving the joystick b.
  • Page 73: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu To move from within one Menu to the main Menu of icons, move the joystick Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision Press MENU Move the joystick highlight the Setup icon and press Move the joystick to highlight...
  • Page 74 Option Video Label Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them. Tilt Correction Language 16:9 Enhanced To use 16:9 Enhanced with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height of the screen.
  • Page 76: Overview

    Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page...
  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio, as opposed to a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.
  • Page 78: Notes On Using Memory Stick Media

    Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: Precautions ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).
  • Page 79: Contacting Sony

    Contacting Sony 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) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
  • Page 80: Remote Control

    There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
  • Page 81 Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers ❏ 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. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.
  • Page 82 Channels Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Cannot receive upper ❏ channels (UHF) when using an antenna ❏ TV is fixed to one channel ❏ ❏ Cannot receive any channels when using ❏ cable TV ❏ Cannot receive or select channels General Problem Possible Remedies ❏...
  • Page 83: Specifications

    Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption Optional Accessories...
  • Page 84: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 16:9 (widescreen) ANT button antenna, connecting aspect ratio Audio Menu Audio Out audio receiver, connecting Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP, MTS setting AUX jack, described AV1-3/DVD slide switch balance, adjusting bass, adjusting batteries, inserting in remote bilingual audio blocking programs.
  • Page 85 GUIDE button HD Detailer HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described hue, adjusting interlaced joystick JUMP button label channels 67 Language, setting LOCK switch, Memory Stick MDP, using with TV remote control Memory Stick Index 55 indicator (LED) 11 inserting 53 insertion slot 11 Menu 54 precautions 77 Rotate Picture 57...
  • Page 86 S VIDEO jack, described 13, 21 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button SAT/CABLE POWER button satellite receiver, using with TV remote control SELECT button setting up channels Setup Menu sharpness, adjusting Simulated, Effect sizing, picture in Twin View SLEEP button slideshow speakers turning on/off 65 using external speakers 65 specifications STAND BY indicator...

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