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
SSS a ae a TT
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).
Checking your |
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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.
Feature packages

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.
i of TV)
« VHF only 75-ohm ial cabl HF/UHF
- coaxial cable
o VHF/UHF <p)
or
e cable
B (Rear of TV)
¢VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF
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Poh
e UHF only
or
e VHF/UHF
Cc 75-ohm coaxial cable
° VHF >
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
J) amet)
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.
A ee el
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

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Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR
To
connect
your
VER
to
the
TV,
first
check
the
model
After
making
these
connections,
you
will
be
able
to
do
number
of
your
TV
and
select
the
corresponding
the
following:
connection.
For
details
on
connection,
see
the
e
View
the
playback
of
video
tapes.
instruction manual of your VCR. Before making e Record one TV program while viewing another
connection, disconnect the AC power cords of the program.
equipment to be connected.
Without a cable box
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
f veR
fe
&)
Cable
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Note
e To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box
@ KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M/32S10/32S12 only
If your VCR has an S video output jack, hook up as
follows and then set S VIDEO to ON on your TV
(page 12). It is set to ON at the factory.
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
ei fe OUT AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
a se
AUDIO-L (white)
YC-15V/30V AUDIO-R (red)
(not supplied)
RK-74A
(not supplied)
6 Getting Started

With a cable box
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
aA
AUDIO VIDEO
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Cable
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Note
e To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
M KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M/32S10/32512 only
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
f VCR
S$ VIDEO
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
RK-74A
(not supplied)
Note
¢ Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)
signals.The S connection sends the two signals separately preventing
degradation, and gives better picture quality compared to
conventional connection.
Getting Started
7

Connecting a camcorder
@ KV-27V10/29V11C/l29V10M/32S12 only
This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder.
(Front
of
KV-29V10/29V11C/29V10M)
Front
of
KV-32512)
AUDIO-R
.
e}—
AUDIO-R
(red)
(yellow)
¢
U3
(red)
AUDIO-L
R
A
AUDIO-L
(white)
(white)
Video and
audio outputs
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Note
© To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the TV.
Connecting an audio system
i KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M/32S12 only
When connecting audio equipment, see page 17 and 18
for more information.
(Rear of TV)
to AUDIO OUT-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied)
to AUDIO OUT-R (red)
Set the amplifier’s
function to line input.
8 Getting Started

‘Step 3: Setting
| the TV automa
_ (AUTO SET UP)
@ KV-27510/29RS 10/29RS 10C/32S10/32812
RM-Y116 remote commander
Insert two size AA (R6)
betteries in correct polarity.
B KV-27V10/29V11Ci29V10M
RM-Y117 remote commander
Insert a size AA (R6)
battery in correct polarity.
Notes
¢ With normal use, the battery should last for approximately six
months.
¢ If you do not use the remote commander for an extended
period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
¢ Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it
step on it or let it get wet.
¢ Do not place the remote commander in locations where it is in
direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.
You can set up your TV easily by using AUTO SET UP
feature. It presets all the receivable channels. To set up
the TV manually, see “Setting cable TV on or off” and
“Presetting channels” (page 11).
If the TV is set to a video input, you cannot execute
AUTO SET UP. Press TV/VIDEO so that a channel
number appears.
(Front of KV-27S10/29RS10/29RS 10C/32S 10/32512)
OPOWER
SET UP TVNIDEO = VOLUME + — CHANNEL +
SET UP VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER
(Front of KV-27V10/29V11C/29V10M)
SET UP TV/VIDEO — VOLUME + ~ CHANNEL + OPOWER
SET UP VOL+ CH- CH+ POWER
1 Press POWER to turn the TV on.
OPOWER
2 Press SET UP on the front of the TV.
The menu appears.
SETUP
AUTO SET UP :
FACTORY :
PRESET
3 Press CH +.
—CHANNEL+
AUTO PROGRAM
“AUTO PROGRAM” appears on the screen and the
TV starts scanning and presetting channels
automatically. When all the receivable channels are
stored, “AUTO PROGRAM” disappears and the
lowest numbered channel is displayed. If the TV
receives cable TV channels, CATV is set to ON
automatically. Sétbigisahisa 9

Note
e If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the
menu will disappear automatically.
DEMO: To browse the main functions,
press VOL+ in step 3. The functions and menus are
displayed one by one.
FACTORY PRESET: To restore the factory settings
when you are confused about the TV settings,
press CH- in step 3. The settings of picture and sound
are restored to the factory setting.
Erasing or adding channels
After AUTO SET UP you can erase unnecessary
channels or add the channels you want. Preset channels
during the day rather than late at night, when some
channels may not be broadcasting.
0-9 buttons
ENTER
MENU
RETURN
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
MENU
SET_UP
CAPTION VISION
Use > Mim Exit
2 Press A+ or V- to select SET UP and press
RETURN.
The SET UP menu appears.
St RETURN
Shy
SET UP
»CH CAPTION/GUIDE
T UP
Use > Gi Exit i
10 | Getting Started
3 Press A+ or V- to select CH SET UP and
press RETURN.
The CH SET UP menu appears.
( R
R) ETURN
By
CH SET UP
CH ERASE / ADD
MENU
Use @ im Exit i
4 Press A+ or V- to select CH ERASE/ADD and
press RETURN.
The CH ERASE/ADD menu appears.
CH ERASE/ADD
(z\") RETURN
> ERASE
Ee ADD
Thy Se
Select the channel
Use > Gy Exit a
10
5 erase and/or add the channel you want:
To erase an unwanted channel
(1) Make sure the cursor (P) is beside ERASE.
(2) Press CH +/-— to select the channel you
want to erase and, Selected channel number
CH ERASE /ADD
CH
+ >ERASE
ADD
MENU
~~ Select the channel
Use + Exit
(3) press RETURN.
The indication “—” appears beside the channel
number, showing that the channel is erased
from the preset memory.
RETURN
To add a channel that you want
(1) Press A+ or V- to select ADD.
(2) Press the 0 - 9 buttons to select the channel you
want to add and press ENTER and,
Selected channel number
- @ @ CH ERASE/ADD
© © > ERASE
®®O® SENU
Os
(3) press RETURN.
The indication “+” appears beside the channel
number, showing that the channel is added to
the preset memory.
Select the channel
Use © (iw Exit ew
RETURN