Sony TRINITRON KV-27V20 Service Manual page 21

Operating a cable
box or DBS receiver
You can program the supplied remote commander to
operate a cable box or DBS receiver. Follow the
procedures below to set the manufacturer's code
number in the remote commander.
OBS/CABLE (POWER)
OBS/CABLE
(FUNCTION)
DISPLAY*
0-9 buttons
JUMP ENTER
TV/DBS* GUIDE*
eltlelel()*
MENU*
CH +/~
CODE SET
* The TV/DBS, GUIDE, DISPLAY, ¢/#/#/*/ (GG), and MENU
buttons can be used only with a DBS receiver.
1 Turn off the equipment you want to set up,
and press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).
—— FUNCTION ——
DBS/CABLE
&
2 Press the CODE SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION),
and 0 - 9 buttons to enter the
manufacturer's code number (see the
chart), then press ENTER. For example, to
program your remote commander to
operate a Sony DBS receiver, press CODE
SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION), 8, 0, 1, and
ENTER.
—— FUNCTION —
CODE SET | DBS/CABLE ENTER
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3 Press DBS/CABLE (POWER) to turn on the
cable box or DBS receiver.
POWER
DBS/CABLE
4 Use the cable box/DBS control buttons to
check if the code number works.
For example, to operate a cable box or DBS receiver,
you can use the DBS/CABLE (POWER), JUMP, CH
+/-,0-9 and ENTER buttons.
Note
* If the cable box or DBS receiver does not have a.certain
function, the corresponding button on this remote commander
will not operate.
To operate the TV
Press TV (FUNCTION). Then use the TV control
buttons to control the TV.
For more details on operating the cable box or
DBS receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that come with the
equipment.
if the remote commander doesn't work
¢ First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your equipment.
Manufacturer code numbers (cable box)
Manufacturer Code number
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226
Jerrold/G. 1. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,
218
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 234,215
Scientific Atlanta 210, 211
Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Manufacturer code numbers (DBS receiver)
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 801 (preset code for the supphed
remote commander}
Notes
* If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one
by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
* If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
* In some rare cases, your equipment may use a code that is not
provided with this remote commander and you may not be
able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote
commander. In this case, use the equipment's own remote
control unit.
« Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace them, for
example — if too much time is taken, the code numbers may
revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
Bigeleel(-riarerey diate]
If the problem persists after trying the methods below,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
=> Make sure the power cord is connected
securely.
=> Operate with the buttons on the TV.
=> Insert the batteries in the remote commander
with the correct polarity.
=> Replace the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
=> Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct:
when watching TV, set to TV, and when
watching video tapes, set to VIDEOL, 2 or 3.
=> Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
=> Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 15)
Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound
> Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page 22)
=> Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu
(page 22)
> Check antenna/cable connections.
=> Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 15)
=> Remove objects from the front of TV.
=> Check the LIGHTSENSOR setting in the VIDEO
menu. (page 24)
Good picture, no sound
=> Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears
from the screen. (page 19)
=@ Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu
(page 26)
=> Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO
menu. (page 27)
=> Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition
(page 15)
No color
= Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
22)
=> Black and white programs cannot be seen in
color.
=> Peform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 15)
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
=> Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
=> Check the antenna/cable connections.
=> Make sure the channel is broadcasting
programs.
=> Press TV (black button) to change the input
mode. (page 20)
Dotted lines or stripes
=> Adjust the antenna.
=> Move the TV away from noise sources such aS
cars, neon signs, and hair-dryers.
Double images or ghosts
=> Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a
cable (when the problem is caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings).
Cannot operate menu
=> If the item you want to choose appears in gray,
you cannot select it. Press TV/ VIDEO
correctly.
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an
antenna
=> Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
=> Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in TV memory.
(pages 15, 17)
Cannot receive any channels when using
cable TV
=> Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
=> Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in TV memory.
(pages 15, 17)
Remote commander does not operate
=> Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
=> Make sure the TV's power cord is connected
securely to the wall outlet.
=> Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your
TV.
=> Are fluorescent lights too close to the TV? Move
them at least 3-4 feet away from the TV.
=> Check the S-Link connection. (page 10)
Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box
=> Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press
TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume.
TV malfunctions when using the S-Link function
(KV-27V25/27V35/29V35C/29 V65M/29V75M/32V25/32V35/
34V35C/35 V35/35V45/35V75 only)
=> Make sure the TV's power cord is connected
securely to the wall outlet.
«® Check the S-Link connection. (page 10)
The TV needs to be cleaned
=> Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use
strong solvents such as thinner or benzine,
which might damage the finish of the cabinet.
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