Sony Trinitron KV-27XBR45 User manual

SONY.
3-800-378-23 (1)
Trinitron Color TV
Operating Instructions
KV-27XBR45
KV-27XBR45M
KV-32XBR45
KV-32XBR85
©1995 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the television to rain or
moisture.
ee CAUTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NO OT 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
* Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
¢ One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If youare unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
¢ Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it 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, pullit out by the plug. Never pull the cord
itself.
For details concerning safety precautions, see the
supplied leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”
Installing
* Topreventinternal heat build-up, donotblock the
ventilation openings.
e Donot install the TV ina hot or humid place, orina
place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
CAUTION
Whenusing TV games, computers, and similar products
with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions
at low settings. Ifa fixed (non-moving) pattern is lefton
the screen for long periods of time ata high brightness 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,
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note on Closed Caption (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 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.
SS a EE
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 About this manual
Getting Started
5 Step 1: Connections
12 Step 2: Setting up the remote control
13 Step 3: Installing the glass door and adjusting the
shelf
14 Step 4: Setting up the TV automatically (AUTO SET
UP)
16 Step 5: Changing the menu language
Sa a a er a er ee a
Operations
17 Watching the TV
18 Watching two programs at the same time—PIP and
P&P
20 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)
22 Adjusting the sound (AUDIO)
23 Listening to surround sound (SURROUND)
24 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (Mts)
24 Setting the speakers (SPEAKER)
25 Selecting audio out (AUDIO OUT)
25 Listening to orchestra seat effect sound—OSE
26 Listening with the cordless headphones
28 Selecting the program palette (PROGRAM PALETTE)
28 Setting daylight saving (DAYLIGHT SAVING)
29 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET)
30 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (ON/OFF
TIMER)
31 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK) |
32 Setting up favorite channels (CHANNEL GUIDE)
33 Setting captions to channels (CHANNEL CAPTION)
34 Setting video labels (VIDEO LABEL)
35 Selecting Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION)
36 Operating video equipment
38 Operating a cable box
Additional Information é
40 Troubleshooting
42 Specifications
43 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:
¢ On-screen menus let you adjust the picture quality,
sound, and various other settings.
¢ Surround system simulates the sound quality of a
concert hall or movie theater.
e¢ Two-tuner Picture-in-Picture or Picture & Picture
allows you to watch another TV channel, video or
cabie image as a window or left picture.
¢ Orchestra Seat Effect (OSE) feature restores the
harmonic balance of the sound to dramatically
improve the overall reproduction of programs. It
gives the sound more clarity, depth, and definition,
making the sound more dynamic.
e IR transmitter allows you to listen toa TV program
with the cordless headphones.’
¢ Remote Control can operate Sony video and Sony
multi-disc players. Other manufacturer’s video
equipment might also be compatible with this
remote control.
e Center speaker allows you to enjoy the benefits of
Dolby Pro Logic by using the speakers of the TV as
the center speaker.
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The instructions in this manual are for models
KV-27XBR45, KV-27XBR45M, KV-32XBR45, and KV-
32XBR85. Before you start reading this manual please
check your model number which is displayed on the
rear of the TV. Model KV-27XBR45 is used for
illustration purposes in this manual. Any exceptions in
operations between models are clearly indicated in the
text. For example, “KV-32XBR85 only.”
The following instructions describe operation based on
using the remote control buttons. Basic functions can
also be performed by using buttons on the TV.

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Getting Started
Step 1:
Koyearad(eacs
Either an indoor antenna or outdoor antenna should be
used with your TV. However, we recommend that you
connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to get
better picture quality.
To access AUDIO/VIDEO jacks and AC cord on KV-
32XBR85, remove the back panel (see page 9).
How to connect different types of
cables
The illustrations below show the examples of
connecting different types of cables to the TV directly.
A (Rear of TV)
¢ VHF 75-ohm coaxial cable VHF/UHF
oy
or ‘
« VHF/
UHF
or
¢ Cable 3
B - (Rear of TV)
e VHF only 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF
or
e UHF only
or
¢ VHF/UHF Antenna connector
(not supplied)
Cc 75-ohm coaxial cable
e VHF ) ) jp a |
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
and
EAC-66 U/V mixer
t (not supplied)
Uke: all
300-ohm twin lead cable
Notes
¢ Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.
¢ Ifa U/V mixer is used, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37.
Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system without a VCR
Cable or antenna (Rear of TV)
ae VHF/UHF
Cable box
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable
box, make the connection as follows:
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
Cable ! o» 218)
Cable box
Cable box and cable
(Rear of TV)
Cable box
-O=D—«<p)
TO
75-ohm coaxial cable
iroreupple CONVERTER
CATV cable -
aS eat 1) &)
VHF/UHF
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
requiring a 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.
Cable and antenna
(Rear of TV)
CATV cable
$1 —*)D
AUX
TO
CONVERTER
Antenna cable
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VHF/UHF
Note
¢ Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER connector in
this case.
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Connecting
an
antenna/cable
TV
system
with
a
VCR
For
connection
details,
see
the
instruction
manual
of
After
making
these
connections,
you
will
be
able
to
do
your
VCR.
Before
making
connection,
disconnect
the
the
following:
AC
power
cords
of
the
equipment
to
be
connected.
e
View
the
playback
of
video
tapes
¢
Record
one
TV
program
while
viewing
another
program
¢
Watch
two
TV
programs
simultaneously
by
using
the
PIP and
P&P
features.
(Rear of TV)
To a VCR
bes
S$
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VCR
Cable
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
(yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Note
VMC-810S/820S
¢ To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the (not supplied)
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEQ 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR
If your VCR has an $ video output jack, make the
connections as shown below. S Video must be selected
as the VIDEO 1 input mode in the VIDEO LABEL
menu which is described on page 34.
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
Cable
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
YC-15V/30V
(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.
6 Getting Started
RK-74A
(not supplied)

To a VCR
(Rear of TV)
Coaxial
Cable
VHF/UHF
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Cable box
Cable «i
set bo pe
Splitter
:
VMC-810S/820S
(not
supplied)
(not
supplied)
Notes
* To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
¢ The VHF/UHF connection provides an audio and video signal
when the VCR and cable box are turned off.
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
(Rear of TV)
Coaxial Cable
(not supplied) VHF/UHF
AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO
© © ©
S-VIDEO
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
YC-15V/30V
(not suppliéd)
Cable box
Splitter
RK-74A
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Note P
¢ The VHF/UHF connection provides an audio and video signal
when the VCR and cable box are turned off.
Getting Started
7

Connecting a camcorder
This connection is convenient for viewing a tape played by a camcorder.
(Front lower right
corner of TV)
VIDEO
(yellow)
AUDIO-L
(white)
Note
e To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the TV.
VMC-810S/820S audio outputs
(not supplied) amt
Video and
Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using VIDEO 3 IN and OUT
Watching a different image while recording
If you connect the VCR for playback to the VIDEO 3 IN
jacks and the VCR for recording to the VIDEO 3 OUT
jacks, a program from the playback VCR will be
recorded on the recording VCR.
(Rear of TV)
Please note that VIDEO 3 OUT can only output a
program from VIDEO 3 IN. During the above
recording process you can view video sources from
either antenna, cable, VIDEO 2 IN or VIDEO 1 IN jacks
as well.
S$ VIDEO
to video
input
VCR (for playback)
to audio/
video
output
VMC-810/S820S
(not supplied)
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VCR (for recording)
JjOUT AUDIO VIDEO S$ VIDEO
n 'K1@ @ @
ais oe
to audio/
video
¥% input
VMC-810/5820S
(not supplied)

Connecting active super woofer
@ KV-32XBR85 only
This connection allows you to enjoy the sound of the
active super woofer. If you connect an audio system to
the active super woofer, you can enjoy the sound of the
audio system and the active super woofer
simultaneously.
The woofer volume varies according to the TV volume.
Use the woofer control located in the front of the active
super woofer to adjust the intensity of the bass.
Remove the back panel to access AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks
and AC eerd. Replace the back panel when finished.
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Ss s. a )
Route cables — $
through opening
Notes - 3
¢ If you do not use the TV for more than 20 seconds, the active
super woofer is turned off automatically to save on power and
consumption. ,
e When you release MUTING, the sound of the woofer is heard
before that of the TV. This is normal.
¢ If you set SPEAKER to OFF in the AUDIO menu and select
FIXED in the AUDIO OUT menu (page 25), the volume of the
woofer may be excessive. We recommend that you set
SPEAKER to ON when you use the active super woofer.
e You should only connect KV-32XBR85 to the AC outlet-on the
active super woofer.
e If you connect an audio system to the active super woofer, set
the amplifier's function to INPUT.
(Rear of TV)
IN OUT
(VIDEO 3/MONTOR: AUDIO
haa ARFIX)
S$ VIDEO
(red) §3 3 (white)
Rear of active super woofer AUDIO IN
FOR TV
UNSWITCHED.
AC outlet
AUDIO IN/OUT
jacks
to amplifier
RK-74A (not supplied)
to line input
of amplifier
= Amplifier
_ Getting Started 9

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT
MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is
on the screen.
(Rear of TV)
()
SF
AUX
©)
SS?
TO
CONVERTER
()
SZ
VHF / UHF
to video
moe : input
VCR (for playback)
/ to video ;
output VCR (for recording)
AUDI
VIDEO S VIDEO
to audio/ 4
video
video
output
input
VMC-810/S820S
VMC-810/S820S
(not
supplied)
(not
supplied)
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.
e 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 above.
¢ You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback
and the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to connect a VCR for recording.
(Rear of the TV)
VIDEO IN MONITOR
OUT
Connecting an audio system
When connecting audio equipment, see page 24 and
25 for more information.
(Rear of TV)
1N ‘OUT
MOEO 1 MDE 3M0EO IRNONTOR] AUDIO
ARO
$ VIDEO
AUDIO OUT-L (white)
RK-74A (not supplied)
Set the amplifier’s
AUDIO ONT (red function to fine input.
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