Sony Trinitron KV-27S20 User manual

Trinitron' Color TV
Operating Instructions
KV-27S20
KV-27V20
KV-29PS1
KV-29RS20
KV-29R520C
KV-29SD1
KV-29V20M
KV-32S20
KV-34RS20C
©1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or moisture.
A 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.
A 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
• Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV-29RS20C /
34RS20C).
• Operate the TV only on 220 V AC (KV-29RS20C/34RS20C only).
• 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
vour dealer (except KV-29RS20CI34RS20C).
• 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.
• 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."
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Installing
• To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
• Do not install the TV' in a hot or humid place, or in a 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 brightness or contrast setting, the
image can be permanentlv imprinted onto the screen. These
types of imprints are not covered bv your warranty because they
are the result of misuse.
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
- Increase the separation between the equipment 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 commander RM- Y135.
MODEL: KV-27S20/27V20/29PS 1 /29RS20/29RS20C/29SD1 /
29V20M / 32S20 /34RS20C
Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.
Note on Caption Vision
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 V'HF 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 ot the I V .
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to
them whenever vou call upon vour Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. _
Serial No. _

Table of contents
4 Welcome!
4 Checking your model number
Getting Started
5 Step 1: Hookup
11 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
12 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically
(AUTO SET UP)
14 Changing the menu language
Operations
15 Watching the TV
17 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
18 Selecting the video mode (video)
18 Adjusting picture brightness automatically
(lightsensor)
19 Adjusting the sound (audio)
20 Using audio effect (effect)
21 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (mts)
21 Setting the speaker switch (speaker)
22 Setting audio out (audio out)
22 Setting daylight saving time (daylight saving)
23 Setting the clock (current time set)
23 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (on/off
timer)
24 Customizing the channel names (channel caption)
25 Blocking out a channel (channel block)
26 Setting your favorite channels (favorite channel)
27 Setting Caption Vision (caption vision)
28 Operating video equipment
29 Operating a cable box or DBS receiver
Additional Information
30 Troubleshooting
31 Specifications
Back cover Index
The captions in parentheses indicate menu names.
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I
Welcome! ■ Checking your
H model number
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron 3 Color
TV. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with
your TV:
• On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality,
sound, and other settings.
• Surround system that simulates the sound quality of
a concert hall or movie theater ( K V-27S20/29PS1 /
29RS20/29RS20C/29SD1/32S20/34RS20C only).
• SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) that allows
you to receive realistic sound that recaptures audio
"clues" originally present but masked in the
recording process so that the action seems to
happen all around you ( KV-27V20/29V20M only).
• LightSensor ™ that automatically adjusts the
brightness of the picture ( KV-27V20/29V20M only).
The instructions in this manual are for the nine models
listed on the cover. Before.you start reading, check
your model number by looking at the rear of your TV.
The KV-27S20 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "KV-27S20 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 or outdoor
antenna with your TV, we recommend that you
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 examples of connecting
cables to the TV directly.
A
• VHF only
or
• VHF/UHF
or
• Cable
75-ohm coaxial cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
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
Cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Cable box
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Cable box
• VHF only
or
• UHF only
or
• VHF/UHF
300-ohm twin lead cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Antenna connector
c
• VHF
and
• UHF
75-ohm coaxial cable
=5lB=—r
300-ohm twin lead cable
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.
Getting Started
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Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR
To connect your VCR to the TV, first check the model
number of your TV and select the corresponding
connection. For details on connection, see the
instruction manual of your VCR.
Before making the connection, disconnect the AC
power cords of the equipment to be connected.
Without a cable box
Antenna cable
After making these connections, you will be able to do
the following:
• View the playback of video tapes
• Record one TV program while viewing another
program
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Note
• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
KV-27V20I29V20M only
If your VCR has an S video output jack, make the
following connections.
Antenna cable
Di° UT AUDIO VIDE O S VID EO
■ J IN OUT I© © D !
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
(Rear of TV)
Q)-VIDEO- -OJ
- l - (o)-(q)
(MONO) "—' V—•/
AUDIO
»-<£)-©
S VIDEO
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
Getting Started
RK-74A
(not supplied)

With a cable box
(Rear of TV)
Note
• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
■ KV-27V20I29V20M only
(Rear of TV)
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 connections.
Getting Started
7

Connecting a DBS receiver
For connection details, see the instruction manual of
the DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver.
To a TV
Cable or cable box (Rear of TV)
Note
• You can use the S VIDEO jack or the composite video jack for
the video connection.
To a TV and VCR
Cable or cable box
8
Getting Started

Connecting a camcorder
■ KV-27V20I29V20M only
This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder
picture.
(Front of TV)
I ii - g
VIDEO 2 INPUT
VIDEO LI MONO)- 4 UDIO- R
AUDIO-R
(red)
AUDIO-L
(white)
Note
• To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the camcorder to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the
TV.
Connecting an audio system
When connecting audio equipment, see pages 21-22 for
more information.
(Rear of TV)
Getting Started
9

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT
■ KV-27V20I29 V20M only
MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is
on the screen.
(Rear of TV)
The above type of connection should only be used
when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and
from the line output of a second VCR.
Notes
• Do not change the input signal while editing through
MONITOR OUT, or the output signal will also change.
• You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback
and the composite video jack to connect a VCR for recording.
• When connecting a single VCR to the TV, do not connect the
MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV to the VCR's line
input, while at the same time connecting from the TV's VIDEO
IN jacks to the VCR's line output, as shown below.
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Getting Started