KD-27FS170 KD-32FS170 KD-36FS170
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1. Press to highlight an option then press Move AWE SelectG End Mode Use the or buttons to highlight one of the following options then Customized press 4 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 Press on the remote control to directly select picture modes Vivid Standard Movie Pro Picture Press to decrease the contrast Press to increase the contrast Brightness Press to darken the picture Press to brighten the picture Color Press to decrease color saturation Press to increase color saturation Hue Press to increase the red tones Press to increase the green tones Sharpness Press to soften the picture Press to sharpen the picture Color Temp Use the or buttons to highlight one of the following options then White tint press to select it adjustment Warm Gives white colors a red tint Neutral Gives white colors a neutral tint Cool Gives white colors a blue tint ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp clean edge Use the or buttons to highlight High Low or Off then press to select it Available only for KD 32FS170 and KD 36FS170 models 21 o gt D 2 c lt x Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Ch2. To watch video programs from your VCR tune your TV to Channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear of your VCR TV VIDEO You can use the 5 button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs Connecting a TV and Cable Box Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels If you subscribe to such type of service use this connection Cable box 1 VIDEO AUDIOL AUDIOR From cable antenna Rear of TV SUOI D9UUOD 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 Optional connection 0 To view channels from your cable box tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear panel of your cable box and use the cable box s remote control to change channels QO If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 22 Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV From 2 cable antenna Satellite receiver 1 oe We A VHF UHF N l Satellite ii antenna aan 2 EES cable a Audio R red Audio L white Video yellow 3 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to
3. UINE our VCR for recording 1 For video tape editing connect the VCR to the following sources 0 If you are connecting a VCR use audio video cables not supplied to connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your second VCR option 1a QO If you are connecting a camcorder use audio video cables not supplied to connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your VCR option 1b 2 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on the second VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV 12 Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV use Auto Program to set up your analog and digital channel lists During Auto Program the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels After starting Auto Program wait until the process is complete to avoid missing some channels that are available To re program receivable channels run Auto Program again as described on page 22 analog channels and page 31 digital channels 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears 2 Press the CH button on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program or press the CH button to exit The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program Auto Pr
4. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Tiree oe wr DOE AC LNE CRACKED PLUG 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 technician 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 voltage 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 pars 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 repai
5. rating may contain intense violence 25 snus Bbojeuy Unrated TV Rating Unrated Allow n You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated Allow Allows all unrated programs Pasion Mating gt Block Blocks all unrated programs Movie Ratinga c lt Return Select End amp 5 If 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 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 English Rating c Children ce C8 Children 8 years and older 3 G A G General programming 18 PG Parental guidance Press to block 14 Viewers 14 and older Return Select G End 18 Adult programming French Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating Defined as French Rating G General G l ans 8 ans Not recommended for younger children 13 ans 16 ans 13 ans Not recommended for children under 18 ans age 13 Press to block 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 Return Select End amp 18 ans This program is restricted to
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7. Use the A B selector to switch between the AE a Rear of TV over the air signals and the cable signals Cable VHF UHF mer ec EN D Then set the Cable setting in the Channel i E Hi si Setup menu to On or Off as described on page 22 Antenna For best results be sure to use an RF switch as shown above instead of a simple splitter 6 Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of TV Rear of DVD Player LINE OUT SVIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT_ S LINK _ DIGITAL OUT BY OR OLL Vi HE Optional connection Audio R red Audio L white Video yellow Optional connection Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO located on the rear panel instead of the yellow video cable S VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables suon2 uuoy Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video YPsPr R L If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs YPsPr you can improve the picture quality by using component video cables 480i only Rear of TV Rear of DVD Player LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT _ S LINK DIGITAL OUT Sm E leis Tt
8. VHF UHF l gt 2 mija PR tbiue g blue i i Audio L white Y green Audio R red 1 Make sure your DVD player is set up see page 35 Using component video cables not supplied connect YPsPr OUT on your DVD player to YPsPr IN on your TV 2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV The YPsPr outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y Cs and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV VHF UHF 1 oul N VIDEO AUDIOL AUDIOR n OOQ Audio R red From T t t Audio L white cable antenna Video yellow Optional connection Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on the TV wo lt fe a O co c fe oO Optional connection 2 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 m For better picture quality use S VIDEO located on the rear panel instead of the yellow video cable S VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables
9. and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels Video 1 Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment e g a satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed to it You cannot use Favorite Channels Cable Channel Show Hide or Channel Label when Channel Fix is Set Auto Program Applies to analog channels only To Auto Program digital channels see page 31 Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels 22 2 Use the or buttons to highlight Shown or Hidden then press EXIT 3 Press to return to the Channel Setup Menu or press to exit Channel Applies to analog channels only To Show Hide digital channels see page 31 gt Show Hide Use this feature after you run Auto Program to selectively show or hide z channels 2 1 Use the or buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel e then press 2 c 0 Press CH or CH to skip over channels that have been hidden You can still use the buttons to directly tune to hidden channels Channel ries to analog channels only To label digital channels see page 31 Label Press then use the or buttons until you reach the desired Label up to 40 channel number Press to activate the channel Press to highlight Label then press Use the or buttons to display the first call letter or
10. 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 27 Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu use the following steps Caption Vision eig Info Banner Off To Display To Highlight E To Select o gt D 2 Z lt x MENU MTS Stereo 4 Video Label D a gt l Language English 16 9 Enhancement Off Tilt Correction Press to highlight an option then press Move AWE SelectG End Caption Applies to analog channels only To set closed caption options for digital channels see Vision page 32 Closed Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are Captioning broadcast with closed captioning Use the or buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Off Caption Vision is not activated CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialog and sound effects of a program Text1 2 3 4 Displays network station information Info Banner Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time if available when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button Use the or buttons to highlight On or Off Then press MTS Applies to analog channels only Multi Channel Use the or buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to TV Sound select it Stereo Select when viewing a broadca
11. Channel Setup Menu 0 22 Using the Parental Control Menu 23 Parental Control eee eeeeeees 24 United States Selecting Custom Rating OPHONS hireak en ia 25 Canada Selecting Custom Rating OPiS iee 26 Using the Clock Timers Menu 005 27 Using the Setup Menu cccceeteneees 28 Using the Digital Features Menu 29 Using the Digital Menus Menu Descriptions ccccececccsesesesesseeeneees 30 Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate the On Screen Digital Menu aire OE ARAA hentvs 30 Using the Digital Channels Menu 31 Using the Digital Setup Menu 00 32 Using the Parental Lock Menu 34 Other Information Troubleshooting sees ce cseeeees 35 Specifications 2 c aiseacice een iilen acts 38 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features gt p e a c i fe Some of the features you will enjoy include m m FD Trinitron Flat CRT Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube Analog and Digital Receivers Built in tuners allow you to receive both analog NTSC and digital ATSC programming Digital programming is available only via terrestrial signals over the air Wide Screen Mode Watch digital 16 9 widescreen broadcasts in th
12. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer c 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 Pursuant to FCC regulations 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
13. SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV N lt fe O co c c fe oO To watch video programs from your Satellite receiver tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 You can use the E5 button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs 10 Connecting a TV VCR and Satellite Receiver using Component Video YPsPr From Rear of TV cable antenna 4 2 gt O 1 A Satellite VCR VHEIUHF In Receiver VHF UHF UNE IN out OUT Video yellow Audio L white wT Y green AudioR 5 Audio R red Ps blue 6 7 red i Pr red white 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver SUOI D9UUOD 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Using a coaxial cables not supplied connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 4 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO
14. adults U S A Rating For programs from the United States see TV Rating on page 25 26 Using the Clock Timers Menu gt gt To access the Clock Timers Menu use the following steps To Clock Timers To Display To Highlight I amp To Select Nn e D J i 5 Current Time MENU gt h gt 77 Press to highlight an option then press s Move amp Select End Timer 1 Clock Timers functions apply to analog channels only You cannot set the Clock Timer 2 Timers for digital channels Scheduled Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day time viewing duration and channel The timer duration is a maximum of six hours When the channel is fixed it is not necessary to set the channel 1 Use the or buttons to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 then press GE 2 Use the or buttons to enter the desired day start time duration and channel then press The timer status should be On when the Timer has been set and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on 3 Press D to exit the menu Select Off to turn off the Timer Your previous settings will be saved Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time Press 4 to open the Current Time menu 1 Use the or buttons to enter the correct day and time then press 2 Press O to exit the menu You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2 When you perform
15. 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 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 fall causing serious Ventilation Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings 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 w
16. currently blocked channels OQ e gt D e 3 S e e You have selected a text option in the Setup menu page 28 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 If the problem persists see Contacting Sony on page 37 You must set up your DVD player before you can connect it using component video outputs YPsPr Disconnect the DVD player and set it up referring to the DVD manual for instructions Then connect it to the TV again following the instructions on page 7 35 c e i E O po o lt lt oie fe Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies cannot operate the remote control cannot change channels with the remote control lost the remote control Video m m m m 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 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 To find ou
17. in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas L Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV E To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings 1 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 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
18. information see page 25 for U S models and page 26 for Canadian models Once you have blocked a rating or content all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked 24 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 26 Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels Rating G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X TV Rating Defined as General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Restricted No one 17 and under admitted Adult audience only Movie Rating G Return Select G End amp The TV rating is divided into two groups age based and content based Age TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA TV Ratin TV Y TV Y7 Age _ Content E Press to block Return Select End 5 Defined as Content Defined as All children FV Fantasy violence Directed to older children D Suggestive dialogue General audience L Strong language Parental guidance S Sexual situations suggested V Violence Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence
19. number of the label Press 4 to select Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters 4 When finished press 4 to activate 5 Press to return to the Channel Setup menu or press O to exit channels with their call letters O N Using the Parental Control 6 Menu To access the Parental Control Menu use the following steps To Display To Highlight Cal To Select Parental Control Password K MENU Use O 9 buttons to enter new password 4 e SelectG5 The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television Parental Control settings control analog and digital programs To use the Parental Control Menu When you select the Parental Control 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 Keep this manual in a safe place You need your password for any future access to the Parental Control menu If you forget your password see page 35 23 o gt O D 2 c lt x Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options 1 With Lock highlighted press 4 If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating se
20. sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup Menu seem to work page 22 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in memory page 13 l have no digital Q You may not have any digital channels available Try running channels the Auto Program feature to search for digital channels see page 31 If there are none available press the BS button to switch to analog mode Contacting Sony If you have additional questions service needs or technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV please visit our website or call one of the following numbers http www sony com TVsupport 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US Residents 1 877 899 SON Y 7669 for Canadian Residents Before calling our Customer Information Services Center or visiting our website reset the TV to factory settings see page 13 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 37 c e E e o lt S O Specifications For all models except as noted Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied accessories Inputs Optional accessories KD 27FS170 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KD 32FS170 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KD 36FS170 Screen size Speaker output Power consumption Di
21. the channel you want to clear Press and then press 5 To use the digital Favorite Channels list see page 16 You can also add Favorite Channels directly to the Favorite Channels list as described on page 16 Applies to digital channels only Add Select to add digital channels Applies to digital channels only To Auto Program analog channels see page 22 Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar will display the approximate progress of the Auto Program and Digital Channels Add sequences Applies to digital channels only To Show Hide analog channels see page 23 Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH buttons to channel surf Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear on the Program Guide s channel list and are skipped when you use the CH buttons 1 Press or to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists press or 2 To change a channel s setting to Shown or Hidden press 3 Toshow or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Channels that you set to Hidden can be accessed only with the buttons Applies to digital channels only To label analog channels see page 23 Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press or to scroll through the channel nu
22. 2 Channel Label 23 Channel Mode switching 29 Channel Show Hide 23 ClearEdge VM 21 closed caption modes see Caption Vision Color Temperature 21 Color setting 21 Connections Cable and antenna 6 Connecting a Camcorder 12 DVD Player using Component Video 7 DVD Player using Composite Video 7 TV and Cable Box 9 TV and Satellite Receiver 10 TV and VCR 8 TV VCR and Satellite Receiver using Component Video 11 Current Time 27 D Diagnostics 32 Digital Menu 29 Digital Menus exiting 30 Digital Menus navigating 30 F Favorite Channels 16 22 Features 1 Front Panel 2 G GUIDE button 15 H Horizontal Expand Screen Mode 17 l Info Banner 28 L Label Analog Channels 22 23 Label Channels 31 Label Digital Channels 31 Language 28 Menu Color 32 Menus Channel 22 Clock Timers 27 Digital Channels 31 Digital Features 29 Digital Setup 32 Parental Control 23 Parental Lock 34 Setup 28 Video 21 Mode Movie 21 Pro 21 Standard 21 Vivid 21 MTS Auto SAP 28 Mono 28 Stereo 28 Parental Control 24 Picture 21 Program Guide 15 Rear Panel 5 Remote Control described 3 Inserting batteries 2 Screen Mode 17 32 37 Setting the Rating English Rating 26 French Rating 26 Movie Rating 25 TV Rating 25 U S A Rating 26 Unrated 26 Sharpness 21 Show Hide Channels 31 Skip 37 SLEEP 4 Specifications 38 Tilt Correction 28 Timer 1 and Timer 2 27 Troubleshooting 35 Vertical Expand Screen Mode 17 Video Label 28 37 39
23. IDEO output jacks on your 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 This input connects to the component video YPsPr and AUDIO L R jacks on your DVD player or digital set top box 480i only suon2 uuoy 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 _ P i or Cable B ATSC 75 ohm coaxial cable D D ATSC H Use option A to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75 ohm cable fe 5 C VHFonly 300 ohm Rear of TV 2 or twin cable VHF UHF S UHF only 8 ar VHF UHF C Antenna connector Converter EAC 25 or commercially available converter not supplied Converter EAC 25 is commercially known as a 300 to 75 ohm antenna adapter Use option B to connect the TV to a dipole antenna also known as a rabbit ears antenna Ifyou are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for the best reception Connecting Two RF Inputs If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna over the air and cable broadcast signals you ll need to use an optional A B switch for RF inputs not supplied as shown below
24. 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 6 Using component video cables not supplied connect YPsPr OUT on your satellite receiver to YPsPr IN on your TV 7 Connect AUDIO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV 11 Connecting a Camcorder for playback 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 AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV VIDEO 2 INPUT SSO L MONO AUDIO Front Panel TVNIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL ae menu ial 0068 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO SVIDEO A V output Audio R red Audio L white Video yellow Optional connection 5 m For better picture quality use S VIDEO located on the rear panel instead of the yellow video cable S VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Q aa a Connecting for Video Tape Editing VCR and Camcorder 8 Camcorder for playback X 1b Rear of TV VHF UHF A V output VCR for playback VHFIUHF LINE IN OUT VIDEO AUDIOL AUDIOR LINE i our OUT VIDEO AUDIOL AUDIOR IN Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red
25. S ONY 2 670 362 21 3 Operating Instructions KD 27FS170 KD 32FS170 KD 36FS170 2006 by Sony Corporation 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 AN 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the 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 PRECAUTIONS l Operate the TV only on 120 V AC 1 One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way
26. This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is D a safety feature If you are unable to ete insert the plug into the outlet contact ji D your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock 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 unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm Lightning may strike while you are holdin the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your T and wait for the weather to improve 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 Corrosion Do not use the set close to the ocean since it may cause the set to be exposed to excess salt corrosion and internal damage and will deteriorate its performance If you expose the TV to these conditions you should take the necessary precautions to reduce the humidity and temperature of th
27. and Copyrights Manufactured under license from Dolby Od Laboratories Licensing Corporation DIGITAL Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 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 piate 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 to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plus If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug
28. annel Setup Menu use the following steps To Display To Highlight To Select Channel Fix Off MENU G Auto Program gt ab Channel Show Hide hn Channel Label Press to highlight an option then press Move Mma Select End w Favorite Applies to analog channels only To set up favorite digital channels see page 31 Channels To set up your analog Favorite Channels list Quick access 1 Use the or buttons to highlight the position 1 5 where you want to set a to analog favorite favorite channel then press channels 2 Use the or buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels 3 Press to select the channel The TV will automatically change to the selected channel and assign it to the selected position 1 5 4 Press to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit Cable Use the or 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 After changing the Cable setting the first time you will need to run Auto Program For analog channels see page 22 For digital channels see page 31 Channel Fix Not available when in digital tuning mode Use the or buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Off Channel Fix is not set 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 VHF UHF input
29. change channels The channel will change MENU according to the current tuning mode analog or digital To scan rapidly through the channels press and hold down the CH or CH button Press to display and exit the analog menu To display the digital menu see page 30 For details see page 18 Button Description 17 EXIT Press to exit menus and other on screen displays 8 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears Ifyou lose your remote control see page 36 5 5 c je O oO pag oO oO x 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 Jack 1 ATSC 2 VHF UHF 3 S VIDEO 4 VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R 5 YPsPe L R Description This input connects to your VHF UHF antenna for over the air digital signals ATSC This input connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable for analog signal NTSC 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 S VIDEO does not provide sound connect the audio cable This input connects to the AUDIO V
30. ct ratio Selectable channel list Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include Select the currently displayed channel Press and exit the guide Display additional options Press See Using Additional Digital Program Guide Options on page 16 Exit the Guide without changing Press channels only the channel number without a program title or description c To Do This Do This val Scroll through the channel list Press or Q gT iz 15 n oO i gt pm 13 oO LL e2 2 D Using Additional Digital Program Guide Options Press while in the digital program guide s channel list to display the following options which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel Make Way for Ducks Option Description Alternate Video Each program has a main video stream the video that you see when the when available channel is first tuned and may have alternate video streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams Alternate Audio Each program has a main audio stream the audio that you hear when when available the channel is first tuned This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams e g for different languages Using Digital Favorite Channels The digital Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs fro
31. e area in which the set is located 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 is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your 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 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 washbowIl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Y a if e a injury to a child or an 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
32. e service Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Problem Possible Remedies Cannot cycle through Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip see page 28 the other video equipment connected to the TV Screen Mode feature Screen Mode is available only for digital 16 9 programming in does not function digital tuning mode See page 17 for details VIDEO 3 input 4 VIDEO 3 inputs accept only 480i signal formats Be sure the problems connected device is not set to output a format 480p or higher Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no O Press so that Muting disappears from the screen Your TV sound may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS option within the Setup Menu Q O Press VOL to adjust your TV s volume Low or no audio 4 Some cable boxes have volume level controls Check and see if 5 TV and cable box your cable box remote has a volume control Q 3 Channels Ey S I cannot receive 4 Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup Menu higher number page 22 channels UHF when J Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in using an antenna memory page 13 Cable stations don t OG Make
33. eir original widescreen format or zoom to fill the 4 3 aspect ratio screen YPsPr Inputs Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality 480i only Parental Control V Chip Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits ClearEdge VM Sharpen picture definition to give objects a crisp clear edge only for KD 32FS170 and KD 36FS170 models Favorite Channels Enables you to set up separate Favorite Channel lists for analog and digital channels Digital Program Guide Select digital channels from an on screen program guide 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 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 or camcorder Once your TV is connected follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on screen menus c Oo S gt O Oo Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA 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 op
34. erate properly the batteries might be worn out If 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 VIDEO 2 INPUT oO 6 oO ry Me i UERS VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R The front panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control Q Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu OM Use the lt gt VOLUME 4 CHANNEL buttons on the front panel to navigate through the menus then press 3 TV VIDEO to select an item The front panel controls also allows you to change your channels adjust the volume and change video inputs To navigate the menus with your remote control see pages 20 and 30 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Indicates feature available only in digital tuning mode 1 2 CTV amvoons 3 16 al E k e D B E el A fe Button MUTING DISPLAY SCREEN MODE PICTURE MODE O JUMP DIGITAL ANALOG VOL volume GUIDE a qop WwW RESET POWER TV VIDEO Description Press to turn off the sound Press again or press VOL to restore sound Press once to display the current time if set and the program status such as channel number Channel Label if set v
35. g menu features of your TV o gt D 2 c lt x Menu Descriptions Analog Menu Description Video Menu Adjust your picture settings Mode Vivid For details see page 21 Picture Brightness Color Hue m Sharpness __ III Oe Koy g ee ee ClearEdge VM High Move We SelectG End Channel Setup Menu Analog channels only Customize your channel settings Favorite Channels Cable On Channel ELON For details see page 22 Auto Program Channel Show Hide Channel Label Move Wey SelectG Parental Control Menu Set rating limits on your TV based on Parental Control program rating or content For details see page 23 Password K Use 0 9 buttons to enter new password Move SelectG 18 Analog Menu Description Clock Timers Move SelectG Caption Vision Off Info Banner Off MTS Stereo Video Label Language English 16 9 Enhancement Off Tilt Correction Move We SelectG End Digital Features Digital Menu Channel Mode Digital Move Select gt Clock Timers Menu D Set the clock on your TV and program O scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2 timers work with analog channels only For details see page 27 a Setup Menu Analog channels only Select analog closed captioning options Caption Vision display the name of the current program and its remain
36. here 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 aon against voltage surges and ents 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 grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE gt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC cove 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
37. ideo input Video Label if set and Info Banner if set Press again to turn off the display Press repeatedly the Screen Mode options For details on using Screen Mode see page 17 Also available in the Digital Setup menu see page 32 JJ p 3 fo mr p fo o 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 21 for details Use with 0 9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels for example 2 1 For details on selecting digital channels see page 14 Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you selected JUMP does not switch between analog and digital channels Press to switch between digital and analog tuning modes Press or to adjust the volume Press to display the digital program guide For details see page 15 Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on screen menus Press the center button to select an option If no menu or display is shown pressing the center button displays the Favorite Channels list Press to return to factory settings while in an on screen menu Press to turn on off the TV Press to cycle through available video inputs and Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after ENT 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately CH channel Press to
38. ing time Info Banner select stereo bilingual and mono programs MTS label video inputs select menu language enhance DVD picture resolution 16 9 Enhanced and adjust tilt correction For details see page 28 Digital Features Menu Access Digital Menu options and select analog or digital tuning modes For details see page 29 19 Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate the On Screen Analog Menus 1 Press 5 to display the on screen VOL CH 4 aS analog menu ANaoe q Move 2 Use the or buttons to highlight o gt D 2 c lt x the desired menu icon Press to select it GUIDE MENU O O SONY O 3 Use the or buttons to scroll up Select and down through the features 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 5 Press Cc to exit the menu Press 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 To exit the analog menus MENU O Press O orc To display the digital menus O See Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate the On Screen Digital Menus on page 30 20 Using the Video H Menu To access the Video Menu use the following steps To Display To Select Brightness Color Iil GA Hue gt Sharpness Color _ Temp Cool ClearEdge High gt 5 D fo Q D 5 D MENU
39. ings caption options As Broadcast Small Text Large Text Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Character Size Small Standard Large Character Style Style 1 7 Character Color Color 1 8 Character Opacity Solid Translucent Background Color None Color 1 8 Background Opacity Solid Translucent 33 o gt O T pzy m Using the Parental Lock EJ Menu The Parental Lock Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels To access the Parental Lock Menu follow these steps Sn To Display To Highlight To Select MENU gt gt Use 0 9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four digit password To change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Menu press EXIT You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock Setting If you lose your password see Lost password on page 35 Parental Lock The Parental Lock option in the Parental Control Menu allows you to set When available up the TV to block digital programs that contain digital ratings The setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV and ratings have been set for U S A in the Parental Control Menu see page 25 Advanced Off Turn Parental Lock off No programs that Ratings contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing Custom Select to block programs based on downloadable rating
40. l A gt a 4 Press to access Press to highlight an option then press digital menus Move AME SelectG End Digital Menu Provides access to the Digital Channels and Digital Setup options For details see Using the Digital Menus on page 30 Channel Enables you to switch between analog and digital tuning modes Mode Analog Selects analog tuning mode Digital Selects digital tuning mode 5 Press the 8 button on the remote control to directly switch to analog or digital Channel Mode 29 Digital Menus Using the Digital Menus This chapter describes how to use the digital menu features of your TV Menu Descriptions Digital Menu Description Digital Channels Menu Antenna Digital Channels Select favorite digital channels add show hide and label e Favorite Channels digital channels ee For details see page 31 Show Hide Channels Label Channels Antenna Digital Setup Menu Provides settings for selecting various screen modes and enne for Caption Vision Also includes diagnostics information Pac and allows you to change the colors of the digital menus Diagnostics Menu Color For details see page 32 Pam Parental Lock Menu ma enen This menu allows you to block programs containing a downloaded digital ratings only ey For details see page 34 To set or change your password please use the TV s main Parental Control menu Using the Re
41. lection Child Change Password Youth Young Adult Country USA 2 Use the or to highlight the desired rating and press Parental Control Move PWED SelectG 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 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for Using the Parental Control Menu on page 23 Select a Country Select U S A to use US ratings see pages 25 26 or select Canada to use Canadian ratings see page 26 If you select a Country U S or Canada that is not where you live the rating you select will not be activated 1 Press to highlight Country then press 4 2 Use the or to highlight the desired country and press Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating QO Press then use the buttons to enter your password Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn 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 country desired for your TV s rating limit For more
42. m a list of up to 16 favorite digital channels that you specify You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Digital Channel menu described on page 31 16 Using the Screen Mode Feature The Screen Mode feature is useful for adjusting a 16 9 widescreen program for optimal viewing on your TV s 4 3 aspect ratio screen Using the Screen Mode feature you can enlarge pictures so that they better fill the screen enlarging the picture so that the black bars on the edges of the screen are clipped off The Screen Mode option is available only for digital 16 9 programming Before using the Screen Mode feature QO Ifthe TV is in analog tuning mode press the es button to switch to digital tuning mode Example Description Ld Full displays the 16 9 program in its original aspect ratio If the program was a 480i 4 3 program that was upconverted to 720p or 1080i as shown at left there will be black bars visible at the left right top and bottom sides Zoom enlarges the picture uniformly Some clipping may occur SCREEN 4 SCREEN Ooo O Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally Some clipping may occur Horizontal Expand Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically Some clipping may occur Cc cid gt Co nN D Q pe O 4 Vertical Expand 17 Using the Analog Menus Overview This chapter describes how to use the analo
43. mbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Press or to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add characters to the label To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 2 Si Press to return to the Channel Setup menu or press _ to exit the menus ara N 31 g a a a D Z G o gt O T tey m Using the Digital Setup Menu To use the Digital Setup Menu use the following steps To Display To Highlight Bl To Select MENU e Press to highlight an option then press Screen Mode Caption Vision Diagnostics Menu Color 32 Screen Mode Caption Vision a gt Diagnostics Menu Color Applies only to digital channels that have 16 9 or widescreen aspect ratio You cannot use Screen Mode for analog channels Enables you to change the picture size for digital channels Select from Full Zoom Horizontal Expand Vertical Expand For details see Using the Screen Mode Feature on page 17 In some cases wide screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For more details see page 36 Applies to digital channels only To set closed caption options for analog channels see page 28 Allows you to select from several closed caption modes for programs tha
44. mensions W H D Mass NTSC American TV Standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB Terrestrial analog 2 69 Cable TV analog 1 125 Terrestrial digital 2 69 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF UHF FD Trinitron tube 120V 60 Hz 2 Size AA batteries 1 Remote Control RM YD006 1 video 1 audio front 1 video 1 audio rear 1 S VIDEO 1 RF 1 ATSC YPePr 480i only 1 audio TV Stand SU 27FS2 for KD 27FS170 SU 32FS2 for KD 32FS170 SU 36FS2 for KD 36FS170 Visible screen size 685 8 mm 27 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 736 6 mm 29 inches measured diagonally 5Wx2 130 W Less than 1 W in standby 768 x 590 x 497 mm 30 1 4 x 23 1 4 x 19 5 inches 44 5 kg 98 lbs Visible screen size 803 mm 32 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 863 6 mm 34 inches measured diagonally 5Wx2 160 W Less than 1 W in standby 898 x 696 x 576 mm 35 3 x 27 3 x 22 5 inches 72 kg 158 5 lbs Visible screen size 911 mm 36 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 965 2 mm 38 inches measured diagonally 5Wx2 160 W Less than 1 W in standby 985 x 776 x 633 mm 38 3 4 x 30 14 x 24 7 inches 98 kg 215 5 lbs Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 38 Index 0 9 buttons 14 16 9 Enhanced 28 A Alternate Audio 16 Alternate Video 16 Auto Program 13 22 31 B Brightness 21 C Cable setting 22 Caption Vision 28 32 33 Channel Fix 2
45. mote Control to Display and Navigate the On Screen Digital Menus Ue oH 1 Press Cc to display the analog menu g q Move 2 Press to highlight the Digital Features 5 J Q F menu icon 7 and then press For OAS details see Using the Digital Features KE p AY Menu on page 29 ae P q D Select 3 Press to highlight Digital Menu and kA wh then press If the TV is in analog tuning mode it will switch to digital tuning mode when displaying the digital menus To exit the digital menus EXIT Q Press To display the analog menu directly from within any digital menu T Press O 30 Using the Digital Channels Menu To use the Digital Channels Menu use the following steps aU i To Display To Highlight To Select Favorite Channels MENU Digital Channels p ap Ea Auto Program Show Hide Channels Press to high Favorite Channels Digital Channels Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels Label Channels light an option then press Applies to digital channels only To set up analog channels see page 22 To set up digital channels in a Favorite Channels list Use the and buttons to enter the channel number that you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel 2 To add more channels to your favorites list repeat step 1 3 Toclear a Favorite Channel press or to highlight
46. ogram automatically creates a list of receivable analog channels When completed a screen prompts you to continue searching for digital channels Searching for digital channels may take 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created 3 When Auto Program is finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed To run Auto Program again at a later time m Use the Auto Program feature using the TV s menus For analog channels see page 22 For digital channels see page 31 To add digital channels 2 Use the Digital Channels Add feature as described on page 31 To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Turn the TV on 2 Hold down 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 4 Release 13 n oO i oO LL e2 S 2 D Using the Digital Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV that are designed to work with digital channels Tuning to a Digital Channel This TV is equipped with a built in digital tuner which enables you to receive digital channels In order to enjoy the digital features of this TV you need to switch the TV between analog and digital tuning modes by pressing the es button on the remote control or by switching between analog and digital tuning modes using the TV s Channel Mode menu option see page 29 To directl
47. rs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the monufecturer to determine that the set is in I Ve safe operating condition and to so certify s When the ech the end of its uasefullife improper disposal could result in a picture a s tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features onere p eevee eoets 1 About this Manual c ccccccccccseecsseeseeeeees 2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls c cccceeees 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description ccceeee 3 Connecting Your TV TV Reat Patiel cenene ononon 5 Basic Connections 0 0 cece eeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeee 6 Connecting Additional Equipment 7 Setting Up the TV ee 13 Using the Digital Features OWERVICWS cee ee enie netee eae aeeie N a a TRA 14 Tuning to a Digital Channel 0 0 14 Using the Digital Program Guide 15 Using Digital Favorite Channels 16 Using the Screen Mode Feature 17 Using the Analog Menus OVELVICW ccs cscesesesseeesesesteseesenesesesseseseneeseeenees 18 Menu Descriptions ccceeccesesesesesceeeneens 18 Using the Remote Control to Display and Navigate the On Screen Analog Menu aiee aA EA ents 20 Using the Video Menu ccccccccseeeeeees 21 Using the
48. s Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings To block analog programs please use the Parent option within the TV s main Parental Control Menu on page 23 34 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 to the factory settings The TV is dirty 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 can t connect the DVD player using component video outputs YPsPr Possible Remedies I want to reset the TV Turn on the TV While holding down the 5 button on the a a remote control press the POWER button on the TV front panel RESET The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the C_ button 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 in the analog Parent Control Menu enter the following master password 4357 After using the master password you must create a new password You cannot use the master to unlock
49. st in stereo Mono Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception Auto SAP Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program SAP when a signal is received Video Label Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV VCR DVD Label connected etc When you press to switch inputs the Video Label appears on screen equipment 1 Press the or buttons to highlight the input you want to label and press 2 Press the or buttons to highlight a label and press 3 Press to return to the Setup menu or press O to exit If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Language Display all menus in the language of your choice Use the or buttons to select from one of the following options English Espanol Spanish and Fran ais French Then press 16 9 Available only when the TV is displaying an external input such as a DVD player Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD Tilt Correction Use the or buttons to set the tilt of the picture from 5 to 5 then press to activate Available only for KD 32FS170 and KD 36FS170 models 28 Using the Digital Features E Menu To access the Digital Features Menu use the following steps To Display To Highlight ery To Select OD ca eal ss Digital Features Digital Menu gt 5 2 fo Q D 5 O MENU Channel Mode Digita
50. t are broadcast with closed captioning On Caption Vision is turned on Off Caption Vision is turned off Program Allows you to set additional Caption Vision options See Programming Caption Vision on page 33 Displays information about the currently tuned channel For terrestrial digital signals displays the strength of the signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception Applies to digital menus only You cannot set colors for analog menus Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen menus Programming Caption Vision Applies to digital channels only To set closed caption options for analog channels see page 28 If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision page 32 you can change the following settings Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options EIA 608 CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound CC3 CC4 effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented g Text3 Text4 using either half or the whole screen if available 2 For closed captioning set to CC1 D Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 z Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options 7 Select from the available options Advanced Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 closed Sett
51. t the nearest dealer please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1 800 488 7669 U S residents only Problem Possible Remedies No picture no sound Poor or no picture good sound No color Snow on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen m m m L DC COC C O O C C Make sure the power cord is plugged in If a red light flashes 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 Check the TV VIDEO setting When watching TV set it to TV when watching video equipment set it to VIDEO 1 2 3 or 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 21 Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video Menu page 21 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 6 Adjust the Color setting in the Video Menu page 21 Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup Menu page 22 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 6 Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from other electronic equipment Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise which can interfere with TV reception Check your outdoor antenna or call your cabl
52. y tune to a digital channel 1 Ifthe TVisin analog tuning mode press ES on the remote control to enter digital tuning mode 2 Press O press again and then For example to select subchannel 21 13 press and then press Digital ATSC programming is available only via terrestrial signals over the air 14 Using the Digital Program Guide The digital program guide lets you review program information and select digital channels The digital program guide cannot be displayed when the TV is in analog tuning mode when there are no digital channels available when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs or when the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off see page 22 To display the digital program guide 1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode press the E5 button on the remote control to switch to digital tuning mode You can also see the current tuning mode and switch between analog and digital tuning modes using the Channel Mode menu option see page 29 2 Press The digital program guide appears with the currently selected program showing in the background Program title and description time Make Weyfon Ducks Channel number call ea ae Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two wayward ducks on a 7 remaining rating PAES FAM letters if available information closed Time remaining 1 26 caption availability format resolution aspe
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