Sony TRINITRON KV-27FV15 User manual

©1999 by Sony Corporation
FD Trinitron
EGA
Operating Instructions
KV-27FV15
KV-32FS10
KV-32FV15
KV-36FS10
KV-36FV15

Table of Contents
Important Safeguards . /
I Welcome! . 1
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I Precautions . 1
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j Using This Manual . 1
Connecting and Installing the TV
Making Connections.2
Note about the AC Power Cord.3
Cable or Antenna Connections.3
Cable Box Connections.4
VCR Connections.5
Satellite Receiver Connections.7
DVD Player Connections.8
Additional Connections.9
Using Special Sony Features.10
Basic Set Up
Inserting batteries.12
Using the remote control move &
select buttons.12
Front panel menu control.12
Using Your New TV
Setting up the TV automatically.13
Watching the TV..14
Using Picture-in-Picture — PIP.16
Using Your Menus
Learning menu selection.17
Quick start to the menus.18
Using the VIDEO (HD menu.19
Using the AUDIO j menu.20
Using the TIMER ® menu.21
Using the SET UP S menu.22
Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu ... 23
Using the PARENTAL CONTROL
menu.27
Operating Video Equipment
Programming the remote.29
Operating a Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver
Programming the remote control.31
Troubleshooting . 3 2
Specifications . 3 3
Index . 3 5
Information
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Remote
Control
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Remote Control
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tor reference.
SYSTEM OFF
(page 15)
TV/VTR(page 15)
ANT (pages 3 and 15)
PICTURE MODE
(pages 14 and 19)
SLEEP (page 14)
JUMP (page 14)
- TV/SAT
(page 15)
RESET (page 14)
VOL + /-
CODE SET
(pages 29-31)
MUTING
TV (POWER)
TV (FUNCTION)
PIP (page 16)
TV/ VIDEO
DISPLAY
MTS/SAP
(pages 15 and 20)
0 - 9 buttons
ENTER
GUIDE
Select buttons
(pages 12 and 17)
MENU
CH +/-
Getting to know the buttons on
the remote control
Names of the buttons on the remote
control are in different colors to represent
the available functions.
Button color
Clear.Indicates which equipment is
currently being controlled
Green.Buttons relevant to power
operations
Label color
White.TV/VTR (VCR)/DVD/SAT/
CABLE operation buttons
Yellow. P IP operation buttons
Blue.SAT operation buttons
Green.SYSTEM OFF operation button
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be hi$lili$htci1 with bold text.

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OR
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
When using TV games, computers, and similar products
with your TV, keep the brightness and picture 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 picture contrast setting, the image
can be permanently imprinted onto the screen.
Continuously watching the same program 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 result of misuse.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the
FCC rules.
Note on cleaning the TV
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.
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.
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
inteference 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
• Increase the separation between the equipmerit and
receiver.
• 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This document is for the remote control RM-Y168,
171.
MODELS: KV-27FV15. 32FS10, 32FV15, 36FS10, 36FV15
As an ENERGY Star® Partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets
the Energy Star® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
ENERGY Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

W Important Safeguards
or your protection, please read these instructions
nnpletely, and keep this manual for future reference.
arefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions
nd instructions placed on the set, or described in the
perating instructions or service manual.
VARNING
o guard against injury, the following basic safety
recautions should be observed in the installation, use,
nd servicing of the set.
Ise
ower Sources
his set should be operated only from the
pe of power source indicated on the
-‘rial /model plate. If you are not sure of
\e type of electrical power supplied to
our home, consult your dealer or local power company,
or those sets designed to operate from battery power,
-‘fer to the operating instructions,
irounding or Polarization
his set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug
i plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a
uee-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin
>r grounding).
oilow the instructions below:
or the set with a polarized AC
•ower cord plug
his plug will fit into the power outlet only
ne way. This is a safety feature. If you are
nable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
le plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
'ectrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
\e 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.
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.
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.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart,
stand, 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.
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.
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.
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