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Sony WEGA KLV-15SR1 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-095-486-12 (2)
LCD Color TV

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, on the backside of
the rear cover, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________
Serial No. ________________
KLV-15SR1
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, on the backside of the rear cover, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

  • Page 2: Note To Catv System Installer

    Installing – To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. – Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. As an E NERGY...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand;...

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    Optional Accessories (NEC Section 810-21) Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your wall mount unit when installing the TV using a wall mount unit. If not, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Oils Do not install this TV in restaurants where oil vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the TV and damage it.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instruction

    LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions. If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The screen returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating level.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Cable box connections ... 9 Connecting the Power Cord ... 10 Bundling cords and cables ... 11 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ... 11 Carrying the TV ... 11 Connecting a VCR and Cable TV ... 12 Connecting a Satellite Receiver ... 13 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...

  • Page 7: Installing And Connecting The Tv

    • Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment (See “Operating Video Equipment with Your TV Remote Control” on page 28). Installing and Connecting the TV...

  • Page 8: Identifying Front And Rear Connectors

    Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). Note The headphones jack is disabled when you set the TV’s speaker to off. Rear of TV 3 VHF/UHF (pages 9, 12 - 14) Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

  • Page 9: Basic Connections (Connecting Cable Tv Or An Antenna)

    Also, set “Cable” to “On” in the menu (See page 20). Tips • Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (See “Programming the remote control” on page 28). • To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connect the power cord after you have finished all other connections. Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor’s AC IN connector. Connect the AC power adaptor’s cord to the DC IN connector of the TV. Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet.

  • Page 11: Bundling Cords And Cables

    15° 3° Note Be sure to hold the stand of the TV to prevent an upset of the TV when you adjust the viewing angle of the TV. Carrying the TV When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Tv

    VIDEO cable. When connecting both VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT You can select which jack the TV receives the input signal from on the menu screen. The TV is factory set to receive S VIDEO input signals. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select VIDEO 1 IN.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Satellite Receiver With A Vcr

    • Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating manual for instructions. • Use TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VIDEO 1 IN to watch satellite TV or to watch a tape on the VCR (your VCR must be turned on).

  • Page 15: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    When using your audio system speakers Set “Speaker” to “Off” in the output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when the TV’s speaker is set to on. You can still control the volume output from your audio system using the TV’s remote control, by setting “Audio Out” in the “Variable.”...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    (not supplied) Tips • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the TV’s aspect ratio to 16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player. • Some DVD players are equipped with the three component video connectors: Y-Green, P or B-Y) -Blue and P or R-Y) -Red.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player With A/V Connectors

    (Setup) menu (See page 12). Tips • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the TV’s aspect ratio to 16:9 on your • Use TV/VIDEO on the remote control to switch to the DVD player input. • If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Digital Satellite Receiver

    TV. Use the VIDEO 2 IN connections. Note This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If the TV receives a signal other than 480i, “Non Supported Video Format” appears on the screen. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Digital Tv Receiver

    VIDEO 2 IN connections. Note This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If the TV receives a signal other than 480i, “Non Supported Video Format” appears on the screen. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

  • Page 20: Setting The Channels

    MENU on the remote control. Note To watch cable TV channels, you have to subscribe to a cable TV company. Note that cable TV cannot be received in some areas. This TV receives 1-125 cable TV channels. For details on cable TV subscription, consult your nearest cable TV company.
  • Page 21 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Notes • When you lock in a TV channel, the Favorite Channel feature cannot be used. • When you lock in a TV channel, you cannot select “Channel Skip/Add” in the menu. To use it, set “Channel Fix” to “Off.”...

  • Page 22: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language

    Installing and Connecting the TV Selecting the On-screen Menu Language You can select the language to be displayed in all menus. MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SYSTEM VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE SLEEP DISPLAY PICTURE TV/VIDEO MODE JUMP ENTER MTS/SAP FAVORITES TV/SAT GUIDE...

  • Page 23: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV ENTER Mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore sound. Turn off the TV and all other Sony equipment. Display the current channel number. When the channel display is turned on, the current channel number remains displayed.

  • Page 24: Watching With Closed Caption

    Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (See pages 34, 35). You can set a different Picture Mode for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory. MUTING...

  • Page 25: Saving The Power Consumption

    “Power Saving:Standard” appears. Tips • If you turn off the TV while the Power Saving mode is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the TV. • You can adjust picture quality options, such as “Picture” and “Brightness,”...

  • Page 26: Using The 16:9 Enhanced Feature

    Note The 16:9 Enhanced feature is available only when the TV is set to Video 1 or Video 2, which you can do by pressing the TV/ VIDEO button (See page 27). The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen.

  • Page 27: Setting The Video Inputs

    * If a piece of video equipment is connected to the S VIDEO input and “Auto YC” in the is set to “On” (page 12), “S Video” appears. You can also select the inputs by using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV. Operate the selected optional equipment.

  • Page 28: Operating Video Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    • If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Programmable code number...
  • Page 29 Manufacturer’s codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337 Dimensia...

  • Page 30: Operating Optional Equipment

    Watching the TV Operating optional equipment MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SYSTEM VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE SLEEP DISPLAY PICTURE MODE TV/VIDEO JUMP ENTER MTS/SAP FAVORITES TV/SAT GUIDE POWER SAVING MENU CODE SET Operating a VCR Press Turn on/off VCR/DVD (POWER) Control a VCR...

  • Page 31: Using Favorite Channels

    Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Favorite Channels,” then press If you cannot select “Favorite Channels,” change the input to TV by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. Press V/v to select the position you want to change, then press 2 - 6...

  • Page 32: Watching Favorite Channels

    Watching the TV Watching favorite channels MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SYSTEM VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE SLEEP DISPLAY PICTURE MODE TV/VIDEO JUMP ENTER MTS/SAP FAVORITES TV/SAT GUIDE POWER SAVING MENU Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels options appear. FAVORITES TV/SAT Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press The selected channel will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Using Advanced Features

    • You cannot select items which appear in pale color. MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SYSTEM VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE SLEEP DISPLAY PICTURE MODE TV/VIDEO JUMP ENTER MTS/SAP FAVORITES TV/SAT GUIDE POWER SAVING MENU CODE SET To open the menu screen and select the option...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (“Vivid,” “Standard,” or “Pro”). You can adjust the picture quality differently for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory. MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Select “Reset” in step 5, then select “OK” and press Adjusting the Sound Quality Vivid You can adjust the sound quality differently for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory. Cool Back: Set: Exit: MUTING...
  • Page 36 To emphasize the Balance left speaker. * You cannot select these options if the TV’s speaker is off and “Audio Out” in the (Audio) menu is set to “Fixed.” You can adjust each option by referring to the value beside each option indicator.

  • Page 37: Selecting Stereo Or Bilingual Programs

    Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.)

  • Page 38: Using The Parental Control Feature

    French Language ratings to rate those in French. To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 42 for a description of the ratings.
  • Page 39 Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program. Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons. Back: Set: Exit: The Parental Control feature will be canceled temporarily until you turn the TV off. To deactivate the Parental Control feature U.S.A. Set “Lock” to “Off” in the Back: Set:...

  • Page 40: Selecting A Custom Rating

    Press V/v to select “Custom,” then press In U.S.A. Parent In Canada Parent To select a rating in Canada, go to step 7. or “–,” without 2 - 12 Return Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated: Allow Select: Back: Set: Exit: Return English Rating French Rating U.S.A Rating...
  • Page 41 – – – – – Back: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select the TV rating to be blocked, then press Press V/v to select Back: Set: Exit: indication automatically appears beside the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked.

  • Page 42: What The Ratings Mean

    Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Note If you choose to block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
  • Page 43 U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option Description G (General Audiences — In G-rated films no strong All Ages Admitted) words are used, the violence is...

  • Page 44: Ratings In Canada

    There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs. Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows: Description Option...
  • Page 45 Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option Description C (Programming intended for There will be no realistic children under the age of 8) scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

  • Page 46: Turning Off The Tv Automatically

    To cancel the Sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “Sleep Off” appears. Tips • If you turn the TV off, and then turn it on again, the Sleep timer returns to “Off.” • “TV will turn off soon” appears one minute before the TV shuts off.

  • Page 47: Additional Information

    • Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 27). appear. • If you connect the video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the • This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If you connect the video equipment to the TV through the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, check that the equipment is set to output 480i signals.
  • Page 48 • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. • Install the TV away from fluorescent lights. • Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Power consumption: In use (Max.): 39 W In standby: 1.9 W Dimensions (W/H/D): Including TV stand: 406 × 405 × 184 mm (16 × 16 × 7 406 × 348 × 69 mm Without TV stand: (16 × 13 × 2 Mass: Including TV stand: 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz)

  • Page 50: Index

    Index 16:9 Enhanced ... 26 Adjusting picture quality ... 34 sound quality ... 35 viewing angle of the TV ... 11 volume ... 23 Audio Out ... 15 Auto Program ... 20 Auto SAP ... 37 Auto YC ... 12 Cable TV ...
  • Page 52 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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