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1. 9000 0 A Video yellow g g Audio L A Audio R red Optional connection Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Q Ifyour DVD player is e puch with component video outputs Y PB PR you can improve the picture ky ity by usin AST video cables 480i only This connection can be done on VIDEO 4 or 5 both Y PB PR f PIP feature is not compatible with VIDEO 4 5 you can use VIDEO 1or 3 These inputs are compatible with PIP Rear of TV conveRrER Rear of DVD Player TCA COUR Y green PB oiue Audio L whit PB redh udio z ite Audio R red 1 Using component video cables not supplied connect the Y Ps PR OUT on your DVD player to Y Ps PR IN on your TV 2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV f The Y Ps PR outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y Ce and Cn or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD see page 5 Toactivate your remote press C to operate your DVD U Press C55 repeatedly to switch to the DVD player s input VIDEO input 19 e
2. A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 20 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder you can use the Audio Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV Using the audio video cables not supplied connect the AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Front A V Panel VIDEO 2 INPUT 4 MENU SVIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 6 O QQ TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 66 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO SVIDEO Audio R red Audio L white Video yellow Optional connection Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Connecting an Audio System 1 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs e g TV AUX TAPE2 on your stereo 2 Set the Speaker option to Off For more instructions see Using the Audio Menu on page 31 3 Open the Audio Out option on the Audio Menu and select Fixed to control the volume through the connected audio system For more instructions see Using the Audio Menu on page 32 20 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 21 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV You can connect two VCRs together to edit video tapes
3. RM Y181 SONY 10 VOL volume 11 CODE SET Description Press to turn off the sound Press again or press voL to restore sound Press to turn off the equipment programmed into the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to switch between TV and VCR mode If you have a non Sony VCR you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to switch between VHF UHF input to the AUX input Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Movie and Pro Also available in the Video menu See Using the Video Menu on page 30 for details 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 Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to view the remaining time Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you selected JUMP will not work if any FUNCTION Mode VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV is activated Press to switch between the TV and SAT satellite inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode Press for a direct selection of Effect settings Simulated WOW TruSurround Off when the remote is in TV FUNCTION mode See Using the Audio Menu
4. AUDIO OUT This jack connects to the Audio input jacks on your audio VAR FIX equipment You can listen to your TV s audio through your L MONO R stereo system 10 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 11 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Basic Connections TV with Cable Indoor or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home choose one of the connections below A VHFonly 75 ohm Rear of TV or coaxial cable VHF UHF VHF UHF or Cable Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75 ohm cable usually built in to newer homes B VHFonly 300 ohm lead Rear of TV twin cable VHF UHF or UHF only rS 2 or VHF UHF Antenna connector Converter EAC 25 not supplied Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna also known as a rabbit ears antenna usually found in older homes C VHF 75 ohm and coaxial cable UHF D Rear of TV VHF UHF D EAC 66 U V mixer ILES not supplied 300 ohm lead twin cable This allows you to connect your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna in order to view both cable and local channels f you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for the best reception 11 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 12 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Cable B
5. Favorite 1 Use the or Y buttons to highlight the position 1 8 where you want to set a Channels favorite channel then press G Quick access 2 Use the 4 or Y buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite to favorite channels channels 3 Press to select the channel The TV will automatically change to the selected channel 4 Press lt to return to the Channel menu or press to exit f To use Favorite Channels exit all menus and press GD Press amp or Y to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press GD Cable Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable Off Select if you are using a TV antenna f After changing your cable settings you will need to perform Auto Program See To perform Auto Program again on page 23 Channel Fix Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Off Channel Fix is not set 2 6 Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR Select the appropriate channel usually 3 or 4 and use the cable box s or VCR s remote control for channel selection AUX 2 6 Select this setting instead of 2 6 if you want to change channels using a cable box VCR or satellite receiver and you ve connected it to the AUX input Video 1 Select from available video inputs when you have connected v
6. f your TV is set to Auto SAP some programs may be muted or distorted If your TV does not output sound change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono 31 aa KA E A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 32 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Speaker Custom selection of audio output source Audio Out Use to control the TVs volume through a stereo Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it On Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through external audio system speakers Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Variable Adjust the volume through your TV Fixed Adjust the volume through a connected stereo f You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off 32 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 33 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A Using the Menus Using the Channel gj Menu To access the Channel menu use the following steps Video Audio Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Highlight To Select Bo m 2 amp h iu Program Cable On Channel Fix Off Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label Program favorite Press V to highlight an option then press Cx channels MENU Move Select End
7. and AUX cable system or pay channels 13 KA E 1 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 14 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV VIDEO IN 3 4 1 U OUT AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO From cable antenna Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on the TV Optional connection Q If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting audio video cables not supplied from AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following m Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR see page 5 Toactivate your remote press CH to operate your VCR To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 33 A Press C repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input and VHF UHF local channels 14
8. A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 15 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV VCR and Cable Box DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS If you are connecting a digital cable box you will need a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels pay channels but not all of them This setup allows you to use the remote control to Q change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal MO change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP For more information on the PIP feature see page 26 Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red 2a Cable box 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection 2 Using coaxial cables not supplied connect the two output jacks of the splitter to a theIN jack on your cable box b the VHF UHF jack on the TV 3 Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR 4 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting audio
9. Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and at the rear of your TV Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR is a registered mark unite WEGA FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP 4638258 4482866 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc WOW TruSurround and the Su symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 01US01COV BR2 book Page ii Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 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 Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed
10. 2 TO CONVERTER This is a VHF UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels through a cable box and normal cable channels CATV Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels 3 VHF UHF This input connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable 4 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF jacks or the video input jack 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 10 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Jack Description 5 AUDIO L MONO R This input connects to the AUDIO VIDEO output jacks on your VIDEO VCR or other video equipment A third video input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front panel of the TV These AUDIO VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF jack 6 Y Ps PV L MONO R These inputs Video 4 5 connect to the component video Y Ps Pr and AUDIO L MONO R jacks on your DVD player or digital set top box 480i only 7 MONITOR OUT This output lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR When two VCRs are connected see Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing on page 21 you can use your TV asa monitor for tape to tape editing
11. After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense 3 ACCESSORIES Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 1 year In home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19 measured diagonally or larger Screen size through a Sony authorized service facility To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree or protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must
12. Audio R red 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 3 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver see page 5 m To activate your remote press 5 to operate your satellite receiver See page 7 on how to operate other functions Q Press C_ repeatedly to switch to satellite receiver input VIDEO input A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 18 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Connecting a TV VCR and Satellite Receiver l SAT JLITE IN VHF UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO IN LINE OUT Glour Satellite receiver Rear of TV 1 VIDEO IN QUT 3 qu I 5 juouro OUT gt Oro AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO tive VHF UHF w id e T e 4 Video yellow i 3 j d H Audio L white Audio R red 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver 5 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenn
13. Select End Treble Press lt to decrease the higher pitched sounds Press gt to increase the higher pitched sounds Bass Press lt to decrease the lower pitched sounds Press gt to increase the lower pitched sounds Balance Press to emphasize the left speaker Press 5 gt to emphasize the right speaker Steady Sound Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it On Select to stabilize the volume when changing the channels Off Select to turn Steady Sound Off Effect Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Simulated Simulates theater quality sound for mono programs WOW Provides a dramatic presence with a full deep bass sound When WOW is enabled BBE is activated to further enhance the audio performance TruSurround Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals Off Provides normal stereo or mono reception Press ES to directly select Effect settings Simulated WOW TruSurround Off MTS Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Multi Channel to select it TV Sound Stereo Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program SAP when a signal is received Mono Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception f Press CS to directly select MTS settings Stereo Auto SAP Mono
14. on page 31 for details Press to return to factory settings while in an on screen menu Press or to adjust the volume Press to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment See Programming the Remote Control on page 5 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 4 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Button POWER buttons FUNCTION buttons PIP Picture in Picture VCR operating and to record lt lt a i TV VIDEO DISPLAY MTS SAP and ENTER GUIDE 21 CH channel Description Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to select the equipment VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV that you want to operate with the remote control The indicator LED lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating Press to operate PIP feature See Using Picture in Picture PIP on page 26 Press to operate your VCR The VCR must be programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press the button and the B button at the same time to record programs w
15. Information For all models except as noted Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs outputs Optional accessories KV 27FV310 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KV 32FV310 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KV 36FV310 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass American TV standard NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF UHF FD Trinitron tube 120V 60 Hz Size AA R6 batteries 2 Remote Control RM Y181 1 Inputs 1 video 1 audio front 2 video 2 audio rear 2 S VIDEO 1 front 1 rear 2RF 2 Y PB PR 2 audio TV Stand SU 27F1 for KV 27FV310 SU 32F1 for KV 32FV310 SU 36F1 for KV 36FV310 Outputs 1 AUDIO OUT 1 MONITOR OUT Visible screen size 679 mm 27 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 736 6 mm 29 inches measured diagonally 7 5 W x 2 15 W subwoofer 215 W in use 1 W in standby 784 x 601 5 x 520 mm 30 7 8 x 23 11 16 x 20 1 2 inches 50 4 kg 111 Ibs 1 7 oz Visible screen size 803 mm 32 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 863 6 mm 34 inches measured diagonally 7 5 W x 2 15 W subwoofer 235 W in use 1 W in standby 898 x 682 x 584 mm 35 3 8 x 26 7 8 x 23 inches 79 1 kg 174 4 lbs Visible screen size 911mm 36 inches measured diagonally Actu
16. Search chapters forward or backward gt Play disc m Stop ll Pause KA E A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 8 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press To SAYEA LE Power on the satellite receiver SAT CABLE green button 0 0 Select a channel CH CH Change channels JUMP Back to previous channel DISPLAY CO Display channel number A Display SAT GUIDE cy Display SAT Menu C COM Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu and the center button to e select an option Operating a Cable Box Press To SAE Power on the cable box SAT CABLE green button 9 9 Select a channel CH CH Change channels JUMP Change back to previous channel A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 9 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment TV Rear Panel OUT Monro AUDIO OUT Jack Description 1 AUX This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels You can switch between local and cable channels by pressing ANT on the remote control Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP
17. Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Motorola Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Altanta Tocom Zenith Code 751 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Code 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Sony DIRECT TV Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 809 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 e A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 7 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press To vee Power on the VCR VCR DVD green button Select a channel CH GH Change channels gt Play video tape E Stop lt lt or Search forward or backward u Pause and Record TUNGR Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To vee Power on the DVD VCR DVD green button Select chapters CH CH Search chapters forward or backward c gt Play DVD El Stop ul Pause cy Display the DVD menu gt 2 COM Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu and the center button to e select an option QS P Operating a Laser Disc Player Press To vee Power on the laser disc VCR DVD green button CH CH
18. Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading cords or convenience E this can result in fire or electric shock unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm Lightning may strike while you are holdin Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not place any objects especially heavy objects on top of the set The object may fall from the set causing injury Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a clot lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set 2 is continuous or frequent while the TV is P operating unplug the TV and consult your z dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Installation always use two or more people to lift
19. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing AUX Rear of TV AUDIO UT VONTOR UAR VCR for playback VCR for recording AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO RS AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO A LINE OUT Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red 1 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV 2 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO IN on the second VCR to the MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR see page 5 VCR DVD HQ Toactivate your remote press CD to operate your VCR see page 7 on how to operate other functions U Press C55 repeatedly to switch DVD input VIDEO inputs 21 01US01COV BR2 book Page 22 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 23 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV you can use Auto Program to set up your channels During Auto Program the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels When you start Auto Program
20. _IIIliliI ff w00 Color Hue Sharpness III Color Temp Cool ClearEdge VM High DynaBlack High Select Adjust your picture settings Video Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic E gi Treble INNI Bass TANK Balance nummum Steady Sound Off Effect TruSurround MTS Stereo Speaker On Audio Out V Change your audio settings Video Audio Parent Timer Setup Basic s Favorite Channels Cable On Channel Fix Off Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label Select End Customize your channel settings Timer Setup Set rating limits on your TV based on program Select End rating or content 24 01US01COV BR2 book Page 25 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using Basic Functions Allows you to Video Audio Channel Parent Setup Basic m aa Timer 1 Off Timer 2 Off Current Time Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2 Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Basic r s Caption Vision Off Video Label Tilt Correction 0 itn ung CERT Select closed captioning options label video 16 9 Enhanced Auto inputs adjust tilt correction enhance your DVD picture resolution 16 9 Enhanced select menu Select End language or run a demo of the menus Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Press to enter Basic Menu Select Basic Menu Picture __IIMIIIIIIIIIIIIN Caption Vision Off Effect TruSurround Advanced Menu Pictur
21. buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Simulated Simulates theater quality sound for mono programs WOW Provides a dramatic presence with a full deep bass sound When WOW is enabled BBE is activated to further enhance the audio performance TruSurround Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals Off Normal stereo or mono reception Advanced Press to return to the advanced menus Menu f f you use the button to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when you press c again To access the other menus press to highlight Advanced Menu then press 43 01US01COV BR2 book Page 44 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 45 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV try the suggestions below If the problem persists see Contacting Sony at the end of this section General Problem want to reset the TV to the factory settings I cannot access other menus when I am in the Basic menu The TV is dirty I lost the parental control password There is a black box on the screen There was a blackout or power outage and now the TV won t turn on and the timer LED is flashing Digital cable box does not work Possible Remedies ua Turn on the TV While holding down the RESET button on the remote control press POWER b
22. equipment 2 Press the 4 or Y buttons to highlight a label and press 3 Press lt to return to the Setup menu or press to exit f you select Skip your TV skips this connection when you press the TV VIDEO button Tilt Use the 4 or Y buttons to set the tilt of the picture from 5 to 5 then press to Correction activate Language Display all menus in the language of your choice Use the 4 or V buttons to select from one of the following options English Espanol Spanish and Francais French Then press co 16 9 Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD This is Enhanced only available when the TV is in Video mode Demo Press to run a demonstration of the on screen menus You can press any button to exit Demo mode 4 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 43 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A Using the Menus Using the Basic 55 Menu To access the Basic menu use the following steps Gaj Basic Menu To Display To Highlight To Select Picture Mmmm Caption Vision Off MENU t s CH Advanced Menu eh Picture white level Press V to highlight an option then press Effect TruSurround Select End Picture Press lt to decrease picture contrast Picture contrast Press gt to increase picture contrast Caption Vision The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision setting By default this is Off Closed Captioning Effect Use the 4 or Y
23. or move the set The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone or from unsteady handling Install the set on a stable level surface Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Y a 1 i e injury to a child or an VA adult and serious a damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV Any mounting of the product should 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 Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall causing serious follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care uick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation 01US01COV BR2 book Page iii Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and open
24. 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 Manufacturer Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Code 309 308 327 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 315 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer DVD Players Code 701 704 710 702 Manufacturer Sony Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer
25. 4 to display the on screen menu Use the or gt buttons to highlight the desired menu icon Press to select it Use the 4 or V buttons to scroll up and down through the features Follow the instructions on the screen For instructions on using a specific menu see the page in this section that talks about that menu Press C 5 to exit the menu e ui RUuN f Press CH once to display the on screen menu and press again to return to normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds 29 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 30 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Using the Video EH Menu To access the Video menu use the following steps Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Select Mode Vivid MENU Picture 000000000100011 Ew Brightness ill Color i Hue Sharpness jIIIIIII Color Temp Cool ClearEdge VM High E o DynaBlack High Press V to highlight an option then press GD Custom settings Select End Mode Use the 4 or buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Customized to select it picture viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard Select for a standard picture Movie Select for a finely detailed picture Pro Select for natural picture and sharpness f Press EJ on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes Vivid St
26. 40 French Rating 40 Movie Rating 38 TV Rating 38 51 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 52 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 52 U S A Rating 40 Unrated 39 Rear Panel 9 Remote Control Description 3 Programming 5 Setting the Rating 36 Sharpness 30 SLEEP 3 Speaker 32 Specifications 49 Steady Sound 31 Tilt Correction 42 Timer 1 and Timer 2 41 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 45 TV Features 1 Video Label 42 01US01COV BR2 book Page 53 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Sp a warranty fm Page 89 Friday January 31 2003 2 57 PM SONY LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is applicable to U S residents only If you are a Canadian resident see the separately enclosed warranty for your product Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship subject to any conditions set forth as follows 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year color picture tube two 2 years
27. O COC CO C O O O Q Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service Possible Remedies MUTING U Press so that Muting disappears from the screen page 3 Q Check your Audio settings Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS feature page 31 U Make sure the speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu Q Press E to adjust your TV s volume 47 e T Channels Problem I cannot receive higher number channels UHF when using an antenna Cable stations don t seem to work I cannot get anything but TV Picture in Picture PIP Problem The remote control doesn t work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture cannot see VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr in PIP Contacting Sony A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 48 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Possible Remedies a a LL Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu page 33 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 23 Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu page 33 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 23 Be sure that you did not set the video in the Setup menu page 42 to skip your video inputs If a video input has been set to Skip it will be skipped when you press the TV Video buttons for either the
28. S l Operate the TV only on 120 V AC I One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer L If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen Continuously watching the same channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the results of misuse To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure 1 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf
29. S O N Y 4 093 876 21 FD Trinitron WEGA Operating Instructions 2003 Sony Corporation KV 27FV310 KV 32FV310 KV 36FV310 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 01US01COV BR2 book Page i Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ZA This symbol is intended to alert the user to the AN presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Note to the CATV Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical SAFETY PRECAUTION
30. a to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF 8 pp J y jack on your TV 4 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your VCR 5 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV f To view from the satellite receiver or VCR select the video input to which your satellite receiver or TV VIDEO VCR is connected by pressing CX on the remote control Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following U Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver see page 5 Q Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection Q To activate your remote press Cc to operate your VCR or C to operate your satellite receiver Q Press C35 repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled or your cable box cable system or scrambled channels 18 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 19 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Connecting a DVD Player Using audio video cables not Te connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of DVD Player LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S LINK _ DIGITAL OUT TEAUDO ii VBEG x X By RY CONI ojo
31. al screen size 965 2 mm 38 inches measured diagonally 7 5 W x 2 15 W subwoofer 235 W in use 1 W in standby 1020 x 760 x 640 mm 40 1 4 x 30 x 25 1 4 inches 103 4 kg 228 Ibs Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 49 01US01COV BR2 book Page 50 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A O1US01COV BR2 book Page 51 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Index 16 9 Enhanced 42 A Audio Out 32 Auto Program 23 34 Auto SAP 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Brightness 30 Cable 33 Cable Box Operating 8 Connections 12 Caption Vision 42 Channel Fix 33 Channel Label 34 Channel Skip Add 34 ClearEdge VM 30 Color 30 Color Temperature 30 Connections Cable and antenna 11 Cable Box and Cable 13 Connecting a Camcorder 20 Connecting a DVD Player 19 Connecting an Audio System 20 Connecting Two VCRs 21 TV and Cable Box 12 TV and Satellite Receiver 17 TV and VCR 14 TV Satellite Receiver and VCR 18 TV VCR and Cable Box 15 Current Time 41 Demo 42 DISPLAY 3 DynaBlack 30 Effect Off 31 Simulated 31 TruSurround 31 WOW 31 Favorite Channels 33 Front Panel 2 Hue 30 Language 42 Menus Audio 31 Basic 43 Channel 33 Parent 35 Setup 42 Timer 41 Video 30 Mode Movie 30 Pro 30 Standard 30 Vivid 30 MTS Auto SAP 31 Mono 31 Stereo 31 Parental Control 36 Picture 30 Picture in Picture PIP 26 Ratings English Rating
32. andard Movie Pro Picture Press lt to decrease the contrast Press gt to increase the contrast Brightness Press lt to darken the picture Press gt to brighten the picture Color Press to decrease color saturation Press gt to increase color saturation Hue Press to increase the red tones Press gt to increase the green tones Sharpness Press to soften the picture Press gt to sharpen the picture Color Temp Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press White tint to select it adjustment Cool Gives white colors a blue tint Neutral Gives white colors a neutral tint Warm Gives white colors a red tint ClearEdge Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp clean edge Use the 4 or V VM buttons to highlight one of the following options High Low Off then press to select it DynaBlack Improves contrast and sharpens image detail Use the or V buttons to highlight one of the following options High Low Off then press to select it 30 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 31 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A Using the Menus Using the Audio 3 Menu To access the Audio menu use the following steps Video Audio EET Parent Timer Setup Basic I hlight 9 I To Displa To Highlight gt To Select pray und Treble Mmmm MENU aa Press V to highlight an option then press GD gh frequency sound Move
33. be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allows limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 Or visit the Sony Web Site www sony com For an accessory
34. channels with the remote control I lost the remote control Possible Remedies O O O C C Press TV FUNCTION when operating your TV Check the orientation of the batteries Batteries could be weak Replace them page 2 Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels If you are using another device to control channels be sure that you have pressed the FUNCTION button for that device For example if you are using your VCR to control channels be sure to press the VCR DVD FUNCTION button page 4 You can use the front panel controls to access your menus change channels adjust the volume or change video inputs page 2 Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1 800 488 7669 U S residents only Programming The Remote Control Problem More than one code is listed I entered the wrong code number I cannot operate a component with the remote control When I changed the batteries the code numbers changed back to the factory settings 46 Possible Remedies m m Try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your component If you enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased Use the component s own remo
35. e white level Select End Access the most commonly used menu settings 25 KA V 9 O1USOSADV BR fm Page 26 Thursday February 27 2003 12 12 PM Operating Instructions Ie Using Picture in Picture PIP The Picture in Picture PIP feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously one in the full size main picture and one in a small window picture Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound Channel number of Main the main picture picture Channel number of the window picture Window picture To use PIP 1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons Tune your TV to a channel that you know is currently airing programming 2 Press to display the window picture 3 Use the yellow PIP CH buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture To check your PIP 1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons Tune your TV to a channel which you know is currently airing programming 2 Press to turn PIP on then press e The channel from the main window should now appear in the window picture 3 Use the CH buttons on the bottom of your remote control to select the same channel in the main picture 4 Use the yellow PIP CH buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture 5 Press the yellow Ce PIP button to switch the PIP window to the video inputs for other eq
36. e worn out f you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Front Panel Menu Controls Q uew s ve rh NONO TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL O The front Audio Video panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control O Press to display the on screen menu T Use the and buttons on the front Audio Video panel instead of your remote control Q Use the button on the front Audio Video panel to navigate through the menus then select an item The front panel controls also allow you to change your channels CH adjust the volume VOL and change video inputs f To navigate the menus with your remote control see Using the Menus on page 29 KA E A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 3 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button 1 MUTING MUTING POWER VCR DVD SATICABLE SGGW FUNCTION OFF VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV i GED TVNCR FREEZE SWAP PIP 2 SYSTEM OFF E 3 TVNCR Ej mj CH POSITION AUDIO TV VIDEQ ANT TVNIDEO 4 ANT antenna 5 PICTURE MODE 6 SLEEP 7 JUMP 8 TV SAT
37. ednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Menus Using the Parent kJ Menu To access the Parent menu use the following steps Video Audio CHUJ Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Highlight 2 To Select EB _ 2 aa i MENU CE Password d e li m Use 0 9 buttons to enter new passwo Select The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu you are prompted to set a 4 digit password You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password 1 Use the buttons to enter a 4 digit password 2 Confirm your password by entering it again f Keep this manual in a safe place You need your password for any future access to the Parent menu If you forget your password see page 45 35 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 36 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options Video Audio SKM Parent Timer Setup Basic SANAAA Parental Lock Off Off Change Password Child Country U S A Youth Young Adult Custom Press to change settings Move HWAP select End 1 Press Y to highlight Parental Lock then press C If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system use one of the following preset categories to simplify t
38. erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures L Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas M Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected J Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV M To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings M Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Use of this television for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner
39. ge channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal Q change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP For more information on the PIP feature see page 26 DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS Do not use this connection The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes Cable box Rear of TV Coaxial cable gt 75 ohm Coaxial cable CATV cable unscrambled channels 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the IN jack on your cable box to the TO CONVERTER jack on your TV 3 Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the AUX jack on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box see page 5 m To activate your remote press CH to operate your cable box and then use the buttons or CH buttons to change the channels To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 33 O Press to switch back and forth between VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled
40. he rating selection Child Youth Young Adult 2 Use the 4 or Y to highlight the desired rating and press CD Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of Off No rating limit Child TV Y TV G G U S G C Canada Youth TV PG PG U S 8 ans Canada Young Adult TV 14 PG 13 U S 14 Canada Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section Changing your Password 1 Use the or buttons to highlight Change Password and press GO 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for Using the Parent Menu on page 35 Select a Country Select U S A to use US ratings see pages 38 39 or select Canada to use Canadian ratings see page 40 If you select a Country U S A or Canada that is not where you live the rating you select will not be activated 1 Press 9 to highlight Country then press GD 2 Use the or Y to highlight the desired country and press GD 36 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 37 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Menus Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ENTER U Press Q then use the buttons to enter your password f Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Parental Lock to Off To reactivate your Lock settings turn the TV off then back on the TV will return to the settings that you have selected Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings Select the countr
41. hnician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous niger or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement pue specified by the manufacturer that ave the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set 01US01COV BR2 book Page iv Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM NI WD 01US01COV BR2 book Page 1 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features ttt 1 About this Martial ertt erc i ER eere ere EE ER ERROR i cee ER Cu SEE 2 Batteries for the Remote Control ccccsccsscesssssssscesseesceseecsecseecsecascs
42. ideo equipment e g a satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed to it f You cannot use Favorite Channels Cable Channel Skip Add or Channel Label when Channel Fix is set 33 e A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 34 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add Skip Add new ones 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel then press Cx 2 Use the or Y buttons to highlight Skip or Add then press Go 3 Press to return to the Channel menu or press to exit f Press CH or CH to skip over channels that have been skipped You can still use the buttons to directly tune to skipped channels Channel 1 Press GD then use the 4 or V buttons until you reach the desired channel Label number Label up to 40 channels with their call letters 3 Press V to highlight Label then press CD Use the 4 or V buttons to display the first call letter or number of the label Press to select Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters Press to activate the channel 4 When finished press to activate MENU E 5 Press to return to the Channel menu or press CO to exit 34 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 35 W
43. ing electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions FRAYED oR TAUT Ee AC LIE CRACKED PLUG When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e Tf liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tec
44. ings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some PM against voltage surges and DR static charges ection 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the ground
45. ith your VCR The remote control must be programmed before you can use REC Rewind Fast forward Play Stop Pause Press again to resume normal playback Press to cycle through available video inputs Press once to display the current time if set and the program status such as channel number Channel Label if set video input and Video Label if set Press again to turn off the display Press to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audio Programming and Mono Press to change channels The channel changes after two seconds Press to display the program guide of your satellite antenna Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on screen menus Press the center button to select an option Press to display the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time Press to change channels To scan rapidly through the channels press and hold down the CH or CH button 0 For information on Picture in Picture PIP operation buttons see page 27 f you lose your remote control see page 46 4 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 5 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other equipment you need to program your remote control Use the following procedure to program the remote control 1 2 Check the list of Manufacturer s C
46. ld be on 3 Press to exit the menu f Select Off to turn off the Timer Your previous settings will be saved f When you perform Auto Program Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared Also in the event of any loss of power Current Time Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared 41 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 42 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Using the Setup ej Menu To access the Setup menu use the following steps Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Highlight ES To Select YR Press V to highlight an option then press Cx End env Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are Vision broadcast with closed captioning Closed Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to Captioning select it Off Caption Vision is not activated CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program Text1 2 3 4 Displays network station information Info Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time if available when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button Video Label Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV VCR DVD etc Label When you press TV VIDEO to switch inputs the Video Label appears on screen connected 1 Press the 4 or Y buttons to highlight the input you want to label and press Cx
47. main or PIP pictures Possible Remedies Qo Press the TV FUNCTION button You may have inadvertently pressed the VCR DVD FUNCTION button which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode page 26 Be sure your PIP window picture is set to a video source channel that has a program airing You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV VIDEO button with the red dot page 26 Both may be set to the same channel Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture page 26 Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable box The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time so you cannot use the PIP feature If possible run a direct cable to the VHF UHF jack on your TV This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal page 13 Connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP Before calling our Customer Information Services Center reset the TV to factory settings see page 23 Please have your TV serial number ready The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only 48 Specifications A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 49 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Other
48. ng 8 ans Not recommended for younger children 13 ans Not recommended for children under age 13 Press to set French 16 ans Not recommended for ages rating under 16 Move Select End 18 ans This program is restricted to adults U S A Rating For programs from the United States see TV Rating on page 38 40 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 41 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A Using the Menus Using the Timer o Menu To access the Timer menu use the following steps Video Audio Channel Parent Setup Basic aa To Display To Highlight s To Select MENU Timer 2 Set s Program the time Move el Select End Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time Press to open the Current Time menu 1 Use the 4 or V buttons to enter the correct day and time then press GD 2 Press to exit the menu f You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2 Timer 1 and Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day time duration and Timer 2 channel The timer duration is a maximum of six hours When the channel is Scheduled fixed it is not necessary to set the channel viewing 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 then press GD 2 Usethe 4 or Y buttons to enter the desired day start time duration and channel then press GD The timer status should be On when the Timer has been set and the timer light on the front panel of the TV shou
49. o give objects a crisp clean edge DynaBlack Improves contrast and sharpens image detail Picture in Picture PIP Allows you to view two programs simultaneously Favorite Channels Provides instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button Info Banner Displays the name and the remaining time of the current program viewed if available Universal Remote Control Operates your connected cable box VCR digital satellite receiver or DVD player Energy Star Meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Front Panel Controls Allows access to the on screen menus without the use of a remote control Front A V Inputs Lets you quickly connect video games camcorders or stereo mono equipment g a 01US01COV BR2 book Page 2 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo system or camcorder Once your TV is connected follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on screen menus Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA R6 batteries supplied into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide Under normal conditions batteries will last up to six months If the remote control does not operate properly the batteries might b
50. odes on page 6 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your component If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first CODE SET Press 2 SAT CABLE f The and C button will flash when you press 5 3 VCR DVD SAT CABLE Press or button to indicate the type of component you want to program with the remote control f You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3 or you must redo steps 2 and 3 4 5 6 Use the buttons to enter the three digit manufacturer s code number ENTER Press Q To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the component and press on the green POWER button that corresponds with that component If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer 4 f you have problems programming your remote control see Troubleshooting on page 45 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 6 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC 6 Code 301 302 303 327 338
51. or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM 01US01COV BR2 book Page 54 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Sony Corporation Printed in U S A
52. ox Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels If you subscribe to that kind of cable service use this connection Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP If some but not all of your channels are scrambled consider using the cable box and cable connection TV and Cable Box Cable box 1 e IN From cable out antenna f Rear of TV VIDEO IN 3 1 EM 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box see page 5 SAT CABLE 4 Toactivate your remote press C to operate your cable box and then use the buttons or CH buttons to change the channels To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 33 12 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 13 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels pay channels but not all of them This setup allows you to use the remote control to Q chan
53. program with a TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain intense violence A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 39 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A Using the Menus Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated Custom Rating Allow Allows all unrated programs Movie Rating TV Rating Block Blocks all unrated programs Unrated Allow Block or allow unrated programs Move Select End f you choose to block unrated TV programs please be aware that the following programs may be blocked emergency broadcasts political programs pro news public service announcements religious programs and weather 39 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 40 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada the Custom Rating menu includes the following options English Rating French Rating and U S A Rating English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English Rating Defined as Custom Rating E c Children TR C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older hae REA 18 Adult programming Select End French Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating Defined as Custom Rating English Rating G General z U S A Rati
54. seceesessceesesseeeeceecssessecaecaeenaes 2 Front Panel Menu Controls si ette anie da data deerat aeiaai ai 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description eerte iei Ea stds artes eb eri verb ees tetas 3 Programming the Remote Control inss n rE EE E E E ERE k 5 Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment s seesesssssssssttsrsesrtsstersrtssneenresnteestenteens 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Banel o E tents sivctes 9 Basic Connections reete dried tette a diee e tete reete eei dae 11 Cable Box CornnecHonDSs etie metet terere e e de casas e E ERR ER DE EN eti tese EE Nea etes en 12 Connecting Additional Equipment iiss iihi eraisik tenete 14 Using Basic Functions VS CAT OM CS DV need at etate eme iei a RR OE 23 Quick Start to the Menus cie di te rt AA WA W Ay aa Eta deg 24 Using Picture in Pict re PIP zaawan wod O AO A O erre tece eere res 26 Connections that affect your ability to use PIP cccecccseesesceseeesescetensseececeseseseeneneneseeees 28 Using the Menus How to Access Mens ssie E E ea a R E RK 29 Using the Video Menus dicosiiini rin erene aE E A E EE 30 Using the Audio Ment asa asian awida nai A A da aaa 31 Using the Channel Menu eee aaa 33 Using the Parent Menti ssir nenene aE E E E E E EE 35 Parental Control zadawania zin E E E an eee 36 United States Selecting Custom Rating Options 38 Canada Selecting Custom Ra
55. te control You must reprogram the remote control Video Problem No picture no sound Poor or no picture good sound No color Only snow appears on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Audio Problem Good picture no sound A O1US01COV BR2 book Page 47 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Other Information Possible Remedies Q Make sure the power cord is plugged in u Ifared light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes disconnect and reconnect the power cord If the problem continues call your local service center m Check the TV VIDEO setting when watching TV set it to TV when watching video equipment set it to VIDEO 1 2 3 40r 5 page 4 Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the remote control page 2 Try another channel to rule out station trouble Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu page 30 Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu page 30 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 11 Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu page 30 Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu page 33 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 11 Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting LI Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from other electronic equipment Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise which can interfere with TV reception OC
56. ting Options seann 40 Using the Br dif 41 Using the Setup Mein e 42 Using the Basic Menu oddana O Ad ada e EFES 43 Other Information obi 45 OPEGIICAKO S NN 49 01US01COV BR2 book Page 2 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 1 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include a d Coco LI LI High Voltage Regulator Provides a significant improvement to picture quality by increasing the brightness and focus FD Trinitron Flat CRT Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube Y Ps Pr Inputs Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality 480i only WOW Provides a dramatic presence with a full deep bass sound When WOW is enabled BBE is directly activated to further enhance the audio performance TruSurround Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals BBE Gives sound more impact by using audio technology to compensate for phase effects in speakers Parental Control V Chip Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition t
57. to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current blade line plug a plug having one wider than other This lug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety I your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is gt your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the Do not overload wall outlets extension receptacles beyond their capacity since Always turn the set off when it is not to be used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your T and wait for the weather to improve eature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet fully into the outlet try reversing the ae plug If the plug still fails to fit contact Alternate
58. uipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of your TV connected equipment to VIDEO 4 5 are not visible in PIP You should see a different picture in your PIP window for each piece of connected video equipment Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working when you perform this test f you re having problems with PIP refer to Connections that affect your ability to use PIP on page 28 or see Troubleshooting on page 45 for possible solutions 26 A T 2 lS l p E X Z mal A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 27 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using Basic Functions PIP Function buttons Yellow PIP button Description Pip Press to turn the PIP feature on and off Press repeatedly to change the window size 1 9 1 16 Off Tmo Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to the TV in the PIP window picture The connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP AUDIO Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture The sound symbol J appears for three seconds indicating whether you are hearing the sound from the main or PIP window picture a Press to change the channel in the PIP window picture To change the A channel in the main window use the main CH buttons at the O bottom of the remote control POSITION Press to move the location of the window picture to an
59. utton on the TV front panel The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the RESET button If you use the HY to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when you press E again To access the other menus select the advanced menu option page 43 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 In the password screen enter the following master password 4357 After using the master password you must create a new password You cannot use the master to unlock currently blocked channels You have selected a text option in the Setup menu page 42 and no text is available To turn off this feature select Off in the Caption Vision option If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 4 instead of Text1 4 Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV front panel Be sure that you have not connected the digital cable box to the TV s TO CONVERTER jack This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described in pages 15 16 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box NI a 01US01COV BR2 book Page 46 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Remote Control Problem I cannot operate the remote control I cannot change
60. video cables not supplied from AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV continued M g a 01US01COV BR2 book Page 16 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions f DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS Do not use this connection The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes Optional connection Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Using your TV with this connection Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box see page 5 ICR DVD SAT CABLE M Toactivate your remote press to operate your VCR or C to operate your cable box To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel3 or 4 see page 33 U Press C55 repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled or cable box cable system or scrambled channels 16 A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 17 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable antenna Satellite receiver 1 y VIDEO VHFIUHF zza S AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO in O zem no cable Video yellow 3 d Audio L white
61. wait until it is finished otherwise it will skip over channels that are available Perform Auto Program again to program receivable channels 1 Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears SONY Initial Setup Auto Program CH Exit CH First please connect cable antenna CH 2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program or press H to exit f The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program To perform Auto Program again Press EJ Press to highlight Channel Menu Press Y to highlight Cable Press to select A WN Press 4 or Y to highlight On or Off according to how you connected your TV Press to select D Press 9 to highlight Auto Program Press to search for channels 6 After Auto Program finishes press EY to exit To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Turn the TV on 2 Hold down CH on the remote control 3 Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel The TV will turn itself off then back on RESET 4 Release C5 01US01COV BR2 book Page 24 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on screen menus For more details on how to use the menus see Using the Menus on page 29 Menu Allows you to Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode Vivid Picture TTT Brightness
62. y desired for your TV s rating limit See page 38 for U S models and page 40 for Canadian models for more information f Once you have blocked a rating or content all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 38 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions United States Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States the Custom Rating menu includes the following options Movie Rating TV Rating and Unrated For Canada see page 40 Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels Rating Defined as Custom Rating G General audience EW n Unrated All PG Parental guidance suggested WO PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted oe deni rating X Adult audience only Move Select End TV Rating The TV rating is divided into two groups age based and content based Content FV Aga RN E ES m Content Press to block rating 5 Select End Age Defined as Content Defined as TV Y All children FV Fantasy violence TV Y7 Directed to older children D Suggestive dialogue TV G General audience L Strong language TV PG Parental guidance suggested S Sexual situations TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned V Violence TV MA Mature audience only Ao The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a
63. y of the four corners of the screen FREEZE Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture The main window continues to play as usual SWAP Press to switch the main picture with the PIP window picture Press again to switch back For more information about your remote control see Using the Remote Control on page 3 To change channels programs in the PIP window Use the yellow PIP CH button to scroll through TV channels O Use the yellow TV VIDEO button to cycle through other video equipment connected to the TV such as your VCR DVD player or satellite receiver g 01US01COV BR2 book Page 28 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Operating Instructions Connections that affect your ability to use PIP Q Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window Q If you are viewing all channels through a cable box the PIP feature will not work The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time so the window picture will be the same as the main picture See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box and use your PIP feature Q Connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP i KA E A 01US01COV BR2 book Page 29 Wednesday February 19 2003 5 45 PM Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV How to Access Menus To Access Menus Press

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