Sony Trinitron KV-27510 User manual

SONY.
3-758-286-24 (2)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
KV-27510
KV-27V10
KV-29RS10
KV-29RS10C
KV-29V11C
KV-29V10M
KV-32510
KV-32S12
©1995 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC
plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
Precautions
Safety
e Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (KV-27510/27V10/
29RS10/29V10M/32S10/32S12 only).
© Operate the TV on 220-240 V AC (KV-29V11C/29RS10C
only).
e One blade of the 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.
2
e Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
e Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not
going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect
the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord
itself.
For details concerning safety precautions, see the
supplied leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”
Installing
e To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
¢ Donot install the TV in a hot or humid place, or ina
place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
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 brightmess or contrast setting, the image
can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These
types of imprints are not covered by your warranty
because they are the result of misuse.
Note on Caption Vision (KV-27$10/27V10/32S10
only)
This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the
FCC rules.
Note to CATV system 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.
Use of this television receiver 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 at the rear of
the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.

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4 Welcome!
4 Checking your model number
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Getting Started
5 Step 1: Hookup
9 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically
(AUTO SET UP)
12 Changing the menu language
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Operations
13 Watching the TV
14 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
15 Adjusting screen brightness automatically
(LUMISPONDER)
15 Adjusting the sound (AUDIO)
16 Listening to surround sound (SURROUND)
17 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (MTs)
17 Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER)
18 Setting audio out (AUDIO OUT)
19 Customizing the channel number buttons (CH
CAPTION /GUIDE)
20 Setting video labels (VIDEO LABEL)
21 Displaying Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION)
21 Operating video equipment
23 Operating a cable box
Additional information
24 Troubleshooting
26 Specifications
27 Index
The captions in parentheses indicate menu names.

| Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:
e On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality,
sound, and other settings.
e Video input jack(s) that allows you to connect your
VCR to the TV and to enjoy video picture and sound.
e Surround system that simulates the sound quality of a
concert hall or movie theater (KV-27V10/29V11C/
29V10M/32S12 only).
e Lumisponder that automatically adjusts the brightness
of the screen (KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M only).
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The instructions in this manual are for eight models
listed below. Before you start reading, check your
model number by looking at the rear of your TV.
The KV-27S10 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “KV-27510 only.”
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote
commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if
they have the same name as those on the remote
commander.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hookup
Although you can use either an indoor antenna or
outdoor antenna with your TV, we recommend you to
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
better picture quality.
How to connect different types of
cables
The illustrations below show the examples of
connecting cable to the TV directly.
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« VHF only 75-ohm ial cabl HF/UHF
- coaxial cable
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or
e cable
B (Rear of TV)
¢VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF
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e UHF only
or
e VHF/UHF
Cc 75-ohm coaxial cable
° VHF >
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
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EAC-66 U/V mixer
a | (not supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
and
Notes
* Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.
* If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37.
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Connecting an antenna/cable TV system
without a VCR
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable
box, make the connection as follows:
Cable or antenna
Incoming Cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
tS)
Cable box (Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Cable | , 3 | D ED)
IN : : OUT
Cable box
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
requiring the cable box* in addition to the normal cable
connection.
* The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.
Note
e You cannot watch the signal through AUX connector as a
window picture.
Getting Started 5