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Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-36FS13 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-36FS13 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 E_arof the _l_ Re_[ ¸ to tflem cabirlet whenever you call upon your Sony deafar regarding this product. About this Mammal This manual is for models KV 36FS13 and KV 36FS17 "ihe menu...
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards yore pIotection, please read tbese instructions corn p]etely, arid keep this manual _i ¸ future re_rence Ullplug tile set from the waI] outlet befui e cIeanelg or polishing a. Do not use liquid Carefully observe cornpIy with alI warnirlgs, cautions cleaners or aerosol...
  • Page 4 Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to iest or] ol ioIl over tile power cold, and do not place tile set whet_ powe] coid is su_ect to weai ol abuse Unplug the set from the wall outlet and _ef>r servicing to qualified service personnel...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the FD 7rirlitrorl Wega Using dle Features Overview ..............Overview .............. 29 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ...... 2 Using Favorite Channels ........Package Contents ..........Using Picture in Picture &IP) (KV-36FS 17 only) ........Using the Remote Control ........Usirlg dle Menus /rlstalling the TV Overview...

  • Page 6: Overview

    This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides overview of how to set up and use basic features. 7bpi_- P_,ge Presenting the ED Trinitron Wega Package Contents Using the Remote Control...

  • Page 7: Presenting The Fd Trinitron Wega

    Introducing the F;9 7?:ini_ron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY GAH) is characterized outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner to corner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Introducing the FD Ti"inkron Wega Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. These items are all you need to set it up operate the TV in its basic configuration. Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them.
  • Page 9 Mutes the sound, Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. [] SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) [] SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to [] ..
  • Page 10 Introducin d the FD Ti"initron Wega Bu_or_ Desc ipdon [] FUNCTION buttons Selectthe equipment (TV,VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate, The indicator lights up momentarily when pressedto show which device the remote control is operating. [] TVNIDEO Cyclesthrough the video equipment connectedto your 3[Y'svideo inputs.
  • Page 11 Bu_tor_ Description [] MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOk+ to restore the sound, sYs m 6ff ..may not work with older Sony equipment,) ..[] SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes...
  • Page 12 introducing the FTJTrinitron Wega Button Des#ripdon [] POWERbuttons Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video (GREEN) equipment. [] FUNCTIONbuttons Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.

  • Page 14: Tv Controls And Connectors

    This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. ;_opic Pz_ge TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV 36FS17 only) Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite...
  • Page 15 In_a//ing _he TV TV Controls and Connectors" Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on screen menus Controls without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENUbutton brings up the on screen menus. The arrow buttons (t_) move...
  • Page 16 Cormection Descriptior_ []AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable (KV_36FSi7) provider does not featm'e local channels, You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP.
  • Page 17 In_a//ing _he TV Basic Connecdons (Connecting a Cab/e or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. to Cable or an Antenna }_aewer h omes _s_aHy have standard coaxiat came: VII_tLJ/I_ Y5ohm cable O_derhomes may have 300-ohm, twin lead came: SO0ol ii t,ul I_al cab}_...

  • Page 18: (Kv-36Fs17 Only)

    Cable Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, may find (KV-36FS17 only) this set up convenient. CATV(:able rO (}()NV R/ER (No col i}ectol/to 10 CONVERF I<) Vl IiLJIF A/te[/I 8 cable lb receivechannelsusingan antenna, instead of usin9 the CATV cable Select antenna mode by pressing the ANT button on the remote control (This is a toggle: pressing the button once selects antenna...
  • Page 19 Installing the TV (Continued from the previous page) Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box's IN jack. The TV's internal converter allows you to switch between unscrambled signals coming straight...
  • Page 20 Use this hookup if: 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 to your TV. When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one...
  • Page 21 Ins_a//ing _he TV Connecting a VCR and Cab@ hookup if you Use this subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's...
  • Page 22 Connecting a VCR and Cab/e Box (KV-36FSI 7 on!y) Use this hookup if: Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore need to use a cable box, and You want to use the PIP feature.
  • Page 23 Jb use the JV remote contro_ to switch channels on the VCR Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 50.) Then...
  • Page 24 fb usePiPwith the CableBox Turn on the cable box and VCR. Use the remote control's TV/VIDEO (yellow) button to set the PIP output to VIDEO 1. Change the PIP channel via the cable box. (The cable box's tuner is used as the PIP video source;...
  • Page 25 Insta//ing the TV Connecting Two VCR5 for R pe Editing If you connect two VCR's togethel, so you can record from one to the other, you may want to monitor the recording process. You can connect the recording VCR into your TV and then view what is being...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Satelfite 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 and Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 27 Ins_a//ing _he TV Connecting a Satelfite Receiver with a VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHE/UHE IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 28 guide See your VCR's user's for instructions. _b _,_atchsatellite TV,or the VCR Use the [V/VIDEO on the remote control to select video source. ]b watch cable TV Use the IV/VIDE0 on the remote control to select VHF/UHF source.

  • Page 29: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Ins_a//ing _he TV Connecting an Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to send the TV's audio signals to your stereo system. The procedure below tells you how. Using audio cables, connect the TV's Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver's Audio...

  • Page 30: Connectors

    Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors" This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player 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 PRjacks on the TV.
  • Page 31 Insta//ing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors hookup Use this if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, Pk) jacks. Using audio cables, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the TV's Audio IN jacks. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to the TV's S VIDEO jack.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front Audio Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV's rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio...
  • Page 33 In_a//ing _he TV Setting the TV Automadcal!y 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 34: Using Favorite Channels

    This chapter describes how to use special features of your TV. Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV 36FS17 only)
  • Page 35 Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you speci_. lb display a list of your favorite channels If you have not already done so, create a list of favorite channels.
  • Page 36 Using the _atuces Using Picture in Picture (PIP) (KV-36FSI 7 on!y) Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels simultaneously one in the main window and another in a secondary (PIP) window. Displaying Picture Picture Main plct/iK -Willow ict_Jte Jb use PIP: Make...
  • Page 37 (Continued from the previous page) U_ing the Feature_ Now use the main CH+/ buttons of your remote control to change the channel in the main window. If this does not work, check "Troubleshooting" on page 54 for potential solutions. PIP Functions --e.c_-- gelfewqabeled Description...
  • Page 38 Using the fe_tures Jb changechaooe_dprograms in the PIPwindow Use the yellow PIPCH+/ button to scroll through the TV channels. Use the yellow TVlVIDEO button to cycle through your other video equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver.
  • Page 40 Opening choosing a menu: Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Use the arrow buttons to move to the desired menu icon. Press CD to select Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and down through Arrow buttons features. See the specific menu page for instructions...

  • Page 41: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Video Menu fb select the Video Meeu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Video icon _ press Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and down through options. Press CED to select a feature.
  • Page 42 White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. intensity .._effffal Warm adjustment Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard). Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean Velodtg edge. Select from High, Low,OFF. Modulation...

  • Page 43: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu fb select the Audio Meeu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Audio icon _ and press Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and down through options. Press CE) to select an option. That option's settings appear.
  • Page 44 Audio OUt This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set Easy control of to OFF. volume Variable The TV's speakers are turned off, but the adjustments volume output from yore" audio system can still ......... be _o n tI"°l{e d bz!he TV' s ren)ote cg_lt_'ol ......

  • Page 45: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu fb select the Channet Menu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Channel icon _ press (ED. Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and down through options. Press CD to select a feature.
  • Page 46 Option Desmr@tion Channel Removes and adds viewabie channe]s, Skip/Add Use the arrow buttons to scro]] through the channels until you find the channe] you want to skip/add, Channels that you setto be skippedcan be accessed Press (Z) to select it. only with the 0-9 buttons Press the arrow buttons to togg]e between "Add"...

  • 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. Jb select the Pareot Meou Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Parent icon _ press CK).
  • Page 48 US Models." For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 44.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Movie Rating All children and General Audience. _The contentratingswill PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under Restricted viewing, parental guidance increase dependingon the level...
  • Page 49 Using the MenLs (Continued from the previous page) Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 43.) Selecting Custom Rating Options EnglishRating All children. c8 ............ cb_!d_:_,_ 8_rs a,_d o _de,': ......

  • Page 50: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Timer Menu fb select the Timer Menu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Timer icon _ and press Jb set the Curreet Time Use the arrow buttons to select "Current Time", then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode...

  • Page 51: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu lb select the Setup Menu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move to the Setup icon and press CD. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. Press C) to select a feature. (That feature's options appear.)
  • Page 52 Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components connected to the TV, so you can identify them when using the TV/VIDEO button, When in the Setup menu's Video Label feature, use the arrow buttons to highlight an input to label, then press CED to select it. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels, Press CE) to select the component...

  • Page 53: Using The Basic Menu

    U_ing the Menu_ Using the Basic Menu _b select the Basic [_enu Press MENU. Use the arrow buttons to move press to the Basic icon _ CE). Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. Press CE) to select a feature. (That feature's options appear.)

  • Page 54: Programming The Remote Control

    This chapter includes the following topics: Page Programming the Remote Control Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index...
  • Page 55 Other Information Programming the Remote Contro/ The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure program the remote control.
  • Page 56 Ott_er Information Manufacturer's Codes Code 308, 309, 306, Manufacturer Panasonic Hitachi Sony Pent %3°4........ Magnav°x ....757 ......308, 309 (M. Ward) Philco Mitsubishi Ai_a ........_3_: _ ......Pi_ilips ........308_ 3091316 ....Oi"i{i"o}_ ......Audio 314, 337 Pio_eet _ .......
  • Page 57 Other lnformaHon Qneradng Other Components with Your TV Remote Contro/ Operating a VCR ;_e Do This,,, Press Turn on/off VCR/DVD (green POWER button) Select VCR VCR/DVD (FUNCTION button) CH +l- Change channels Record • simultaneously Play Stop • Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause...
  • Page 58 Other Information Operating a Cable Tb Do Thi_,. Press 'Ihrn on/off SAT/CABLE (green POWERbutton) Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change channels CH +l- Back to previous channel JUMP Opera ting a Sa tellite Receiver To Do 7his,,.
  • Page 59 If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Push the power button on the front of the TM...
  • Page 60 IP'< ! n "w!ndo p! tu"e ..................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 (416) 499_SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
  • Page 61 Other lnformadon AH Models (General) Picture......................Tube _[_D 'I_:il:iiir:oli° [u})e ..........................Antenna 75 otlm external terminal for VI IF/UHF Televisiorl 3yste_I_ NTSC_ Ai_el_ican TV Standard Cbar_r_el Coverage V_t _' 3_13 U_ll _' 14_30 CATV 1_125 Power Require_lel_ts t30V, 30 Hz Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN/...
  • Page 62 16:9 (anamorphic or widescreen) 2, 47 closed caption modes Code Set Button 4, 6, 50 color temperature, adjusting Activating a PIP screen color, adjusting Adding channels to the channel list 41 Connecting: Audio Receiver Adjusting the picture definition Cable or antenna 12-15 button Cable box 13-15...
  • Page 63 (Continued from the previous page) Indox presetting channels problems, troubleshooting 54-55 12-27 Hookups hue, adjusting ratings, setting 42-43 ratings, viewing blocked programs 43, 44 inputs, labeling Rear panel controls and connections 10-11 remote control described Jump button 4, 6 inserting batteries programming 50-51...
  • Page 64 Index tape to tape editing tilt, correcting Time, set current 45 set Daylight Saving 45 Timer menu 35, 45 Timer setting treble, adjusting troubleshooting 54-55 TV function button 5, 7 TV power button 4, 7 TV/VIDEO button 5, 7 connecting two, for tape editing 20 using with TV remote control 52 with cable box, connecting 17 with cable, connecting 16...
  • Page 67 Printed in U.S.A.

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