Sony Trinitron KV-27S42 User manual

SONY.
Trinitron’
Color
TV
Operating instructions
KV-27842
KV-27546
KV-27S566
KV-27V42
KV-27V66
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© 1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-074-21

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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
front
cover
of
this
instruction
manual.
The
menu
and
illustrations
used
in
these
instructions
are
for
KV-27S46.
Differences
in
operation
or
features
will
be
indicated
in
the
text,
for
example,
“KV-27546
only.”
Trinitron®
Color
TV
Features
Depending
on
your
TV,
some
of
the
features
you
will
enjoy
include:
GQ
PARENTAL
CONTROL
—
A
tool
for
parents
to
help
monitor
what
their
children
watch
on
TV
by
establishing
rating
limits.
Q
FAVORITE
CHANNEL
—
Instant
access
to
your
favorite
channels
with
the
touch
of
a
button.
Q
Picture
in
Picture
(PIP)
—
Allows
you
to
view
two
channels
simultaneously,
(KV-27S46,
27566,
27V66
only).
Q
Universal
Remote
Control
—
Program
your
remote
control
to
operate
your
connected
cable
box,
VCR,
digital
satellite
receiver
or
DVD
player.
G@_
Energy
Star
—
A
recognized
symbol
of
energy
efficiency.
Q
S$
VIDEO
—
A
video
input
that
offers
enhanced
picture
quality.
Q
Direct
MTS
—
Allows
direct
access
to
changing
your
Multi-Channel
TV
Sound:
STEREO,
SAP
(Second
Audio
Program)
or
MONO,
with
the
touch
of
a
button.
Q
Front
A/V
inputs
—
A
quick
connection
for
video
games,
camcorders
or
stereo
equipment,
(KV-27V42,
27V66
only).

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Batteries
for
the
Remote
Control
Insert
two
AA
(R6)
batteries
(supplied)
into
the
remote
control
using
the
following
illustration
as
a
guide.
#2
Under
normal
conditions,
batteries
will
last
up
to
six
months.
If
the
remote
control
does
not
operate
properly,
the
batteries
might
be
worn
out.
Remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
battery
leakage
if
you
will
not
be
using
the
remote
control
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
#2
Your
remote
control
can
be
programmed
to
operate
most
video
equipment,
(see
page
31).
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About this Manual
This
manual
provides
instructions
to
help
you
enjoy
your
new
TV.
It
shows
you
how
to
connect
to
an
antenna
or
cable,
cable
box,
VCR,
DVD,
satellite
receiver,
stereo
system
or
camcorder.
Once
you're
connected,
follow
the
instructions
to
learn
how
to
use
the
remote
control
to
access
the
on-screen
menus.

Connecting Your TV
This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional
equipment you may be connecting.
Basic Connections
TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable
Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the
connections below:
A VHFonly = 75-ohm C “e 75-ohm ‘
VHFIUHF = coaxial cable coaxial cable
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Cable ae (Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
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B VHFonly 300-ohm twin a
or lead cable f
(Rear of TV) EAC-66 U/V mixer
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SCA
BO—<8
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(not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
VHF/UHF Antenna connector : lead cable
2
If
you
are
connecting
to
an
indoor
or
outdoor
antenna,
it
jibe
adjust
the
orientation
of
the
antenna
for
best
reception.
Cable and antenna
KV-27S66, 27V66 only
If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this
set up convenient.
CATV cable
TY] EB) (Rear of TV)
AUX
(No connection “TO | TO CONVERTER
CONVERTER” in this case)
——€9) VHF/UHF
Antenna cable
#2 Select CABLE or ANT mode by pressing 2S on the remote control.

User Guide
Connecting
Additional
Equipment
TV
and
VCR
antenna
3 (Optional connection)
1
VCR
must
be
connected
and
turned
on
to
operate
PIP,
(KV-27S46
only)
1
Connect
the
coaxial
cable
from
your
TV
antenna
or
cable
TV
to
the
IN
jack
on
your
VCR.
2
Connect
a
coaxial
cable
(not
supplied)
from
the
OUT
jack
on
your
VCR
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
jack
on
the
TV.
ay
To
watch
video
programs
from
your
VER,
tune
your
TV
to
chat
_
Set
on
the
rear
of
your
VCR).
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(Optional connection)
3
If
your
VCRis
equipped
with
video
inputs,
for
better
picture
quality
you
should
connect
A/V
cables
to
AUDIO
and
VIDEO
OUT
on
your
VCR
to
AUDIO/VIDEO
IN
on
your
TV.
You
can
use
the
WF
button
to
switch
between
the
TV
and
VCR
inputs.
#2
For
optimum
picture
quality,
use
$
VIDEO
instead
of
the
yellow
AW
cable,
§
VIDEO
does
not
provide
sound,
the
audio
cables
must
still
be
connected,

Connecting Your TV
TV
and
Cable
Box
1
Connect
the
coaxial
cable
from
the
wall
to
the
IN
jack
on
your
cable
box.
2
Connect
a
coaxial
cable
(not
supplied)
from
the
OUT
jack
on
your
cable
box
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
jack
on
the
TV.
#2
To
view
channels
from
your
cable
box,
tune
your
TV
to
channel
3-or
4
(as
set
on
the
rear
panel
of
your
cable
box).
5
If
you
will
be
controlling
all
channel
selection
through
your
cable
box,
you
:
should
consider
using
the
CHANNEL
FIX
feature
on
page
24.

User Guide
TV,
Cable
box
and
Cable
KV-27S66,
27V66
only
For
this
set
up,
you
can
switch
between
scrambled
channels
(through
your
cable
box),
and
normal
(CATV)
channels
by
pressing
&3
on
your
remote
control.
(Rear
panel
KV-27V66
only)
Cable
#)
When
using
PIP,
the
AUX
input
cannot
be
viewed
in
the
window
picture,
&

Connecting
Your
TV
TV,
VCR,
and
Cable
box
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Cable box
Y . .
1 ae ee 4 (Optional connection)
Cable
1
Connect
the
coaxial
cable
from
the
wall
to
the
IN
jack
on
your
cable
box.
2
Connect
a
coaxial
cable
(not
supplied)
from
the
OUT
jack
on
your
cable
box
to
the
IN
jack
on
your
VCR.
3
Connect
a
coaxial
cable
(not
supplied)
from
the
OUT
jack
on
your
VCR
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
jack
on
the
TV.
2
If
you
will
be
controlling
all
channel
selection
through
your
cable
box,
you
should
consider
using
the
CHANNEL
FIX
feature
on
page
24.
(Optional connection)
4
if
your
VCR
is
equipped
with
video
inputs,
for
better
picture
quality
you
should
connect
A/V
cables
to
AUDIO
and
VIDEO
OUT
on
your
VCR
to
AUDIO/VIDEO
IN
on
your
TV.
You
can
use
the
™Y°
button
to
switch
between
the
TV
and
VCR
inputs.
#>
For
optimum
picture
quality,
use
$
VIDEO
instead
of
the
yellow
A/V
cable,
S
VIDEO
does
not
provide
sound,
the
audio
cables
must
sti
|
be
connected.

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User Guide
TV and Digital Satellite Receiver
From
cable/
antenna
Satellite receiver
1
Satellite
antenna
cable
1
Connect
the
cable
from
your
satellite
antenna
to
SATELLITE
IN
on
the satellite receiver.
2
Attach
the
coaxial
connector
from
your
cable
or
antenna
to
VHF/UHF IN on your TV.
3
Using
A/V
connectors,
connect
AUDIO
and
VIDEO
OUT
on
your
satellite
receiver
to
AUDIO
and
VIDEO
IN
on
your
TV.
You
can
use
the
"¢3°
button
to
switch
between
the
satellite
receiver
and
the
TV.
e
2)
For
optimum
picture
quality,
use
S
VIDEO
instead
of
the
yellow
AN’
cable.
P
&
$
VIDEO
does
not
provide
sound,
your
audio
connectors
must
stillbe.
connected.
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TV, Digital Satellite Receiver and VCR
Satellite
antenna
Satellite receiver
1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on
the satellite receiver.
2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to
VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.
3 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on your VCR to
VHF/UHF IN on your TV.
4 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.
5 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
#5 To view from the satellite or VCR, select the video input to which your
satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing "23° on the remote
control. =