Sony KV-27FS12 - 27" Trinitron Wega User manual

S

O

N

Y.

4-075-499-21

(1)

®

+

1

’

FD

Trinitron

WEGA

Trinitron’

Color

TV

Operating

Instructions

KV-27FS12

KV-27FS16

KV-27FV16

KV-32FS12

KV-32FS16

©

2000

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

ABRIA

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.

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

Q

Operate

the

TV

only

on

120

V

AC.

M1

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.

OQ

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.

This

symbol

is

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

presence

of

uninsulated

uN

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product’s

enclosure

that

may

be

of

sufficient

A.

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.

9

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

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:

QO

Reorient

or

relocate

the

receiving

antennas.

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

Q

Connect

the

equipment

into

an

outlet

on

a

circuit

different

from

that

to

which

the

receiver

is

connected.

(Consult

the

dealer

or

an

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help.

Protecting

the

TV

To

prevent

internal

heat

build-up,

do

not

block

the

ventilation

openings.

Q

>

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

the

rear

of

your

TV.

Trademarks

and

Copyrights

ENERGY

STAR?®

is

a

registered

mark.

As

an

ENERGY

STAR®

Partner,

Sony

has

determined

that

this

product

or

product

Gree

yy

model

meets

the

ENERGY

STAR®

guidelines

for

energy

efficiency.

Licensed

by

BBE

Sound,

Inc.

under

USP

4638258.4482866.

BBE

and

BBE

symbol

are

trademarks

of

BBE

Sound,

Inc.

(@)®

SRS

(SOUND

RETRIEVAL

SYSTEM)

(KV-27FV16

only)

The

(@)

SRS

(SOUND

RETRIEVAL

SYSTEM)

is

manufactured

by

Sony

Corporation

under

license

from

SRS

Labs,

Inc.

It

is

covered

by

U.S.

Patent

No.

4,748,669.

Other

U.S.

and

foreing

patents

pending.

The

word

‘SRS’

and

the

SRS

symbol

(@)

are

registered

trademark

of

SRS

Labs,

Inc.

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

to

operate

from

battery

power,

refer

to

the

operating

instructions.

485

Grounding

or

Polarization

This

set

is

equipped

with

a

polarized

AC

power

cord

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other),

or

with

a

three-wire

grounding

type

plug

(a

plug

having

a

third

for

grounding).

Follow

the

instructions

below:

For

the

set

with

a

polarized

AC

power

cord

plug

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

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

have

a

suitable

outlet

installed.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug

by

forcing

it

in.

=

Alternate

Warning

For

the

set.with

a

three-wire

grounding

type

AC

plug

This

plug

will

only

fit

into

a

grounding-

type

power

outlet.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

into

the

outlet,

contact

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

holding

the

cable

or

cord,

causing

serious

injury.

Turn

off

your

TV

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.

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

cloth

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.

2

oe

ey

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,

washbow/l,

kitchen

sink,

or

laundry

tub,

in

a

wet

basement,

or

near

a

swimming

pool,

etc.

Accessories

Do

not

place

the

set

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

table,

or

shelf.

The

set

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

an

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

set.

Use

only

a

cart

or

stand

recommended

by

the

manufacturer

for

the

specific

model

of

TV

any

mounting

of

the

product

should

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.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

to

overturn.

Disconnect

all

cables

and

cords

from

the

set

before

attempting

to

move

the

set.

Do

not

allow

children

or

pets

to

climb

up

onto,

or

push

against,

the

set.

The

set

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury.

Ventilation

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.

¢

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.

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

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

you

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

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

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built-up

static

charges.

Section

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

Refer

to

section

54-300

of

Canadian

Electrical

Code

for

Antenna

Grounding.

fag

ANTENNA

LEAD

IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

p-E-

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

EQUIPMENT

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

GROUND

CLAMPS

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:

¢

When

the

power

cord

or

plug

is

damaged

or

frayed.

pa

FRAYED

oR

TAUT

AC

ME

CRACKED

PVG

¢

If

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

set.

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

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

that

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock,

or

other

hazards.

the

ouR

OK

SAFETY

CHECK

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

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Contents

Introduction

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the

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and

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Introduction

Congratulations

on

your

purchase

of

the

Sony

Trinitron®

Color

TV.

Before

you

begin

using

this

manual,

please

check

the

model

number

located

on

the

rear

of

your

TV

or

on

the

front

cover

of

this

manual.

Trinitron®

Color

TV

Features

Some

of

the

features

you

will

enjoy

include:

o

|

FLAT

CRT

—

New

technologically

advanced

screen

for

optimal

picture

quality.

Parental

Control

—

A

tool

for

parents

to

help

monitor

what

their

children

watch

on

TV

by

establishing

rating

limits.

Favorite

Channel

—

Instant

access

to

your

favorite

channels

with

the

touch

of

a

button.

Picture

in

Picture

(PIP)

—

Allows

you

to

view

two

channels

simultaneously

(KV-27FV16,

KV-27FS16,

KV-32FS16

only).

Universal

Remote

Control

—

Program

your

remote

control

to

operate

your

connected

cable

box,

VCR,

digital

satellite

receiver,

or

DVD

player.

Energy

Star®

—

A

recognized

symbol

of

energy

efficiency.

S

VIDEO

—

A

video

input

that

offers

enhanced

picture

quality.

Direct

MTS

—

Allows

direct

access

to

changing

your

Multi-Channel

TV

Sound:

Stereo,

Mono,

or

Auto-SAP

(Second

Audio

Program),

with

the

touch

of

a

button.

Trilingual

Menus

—

Choose

between

English,

French,

or

Spanish

menus.

Front

Panel

Controls

—

Allows

for

access

to

the

on-screen

menus

without

the

use

of

a

remote

control.

Front

A/V

inputs

—

A

quick

connection

for

video

games,

camcorders,

or

stereo/mono

equipment.

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