Sony FD TRINITRON VEGA KV 3 6FV26 User Manual

4-075-587-23

Operating Instructions

KV-32FV16 KV-36FS12 KV-36FV16

KV-32FV26 KV-36FS16 KV-36FV26

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and

keep this manual for future reference.

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.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and

instructions placed on the set or described in the operating

instructions or service manual.

WARNING

Installation

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions

should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the serial/ model

plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical

power supplied to your home, consult your

dealer or local power company. For those sets

designed to operate from battery power, refer

to the operating instructions.

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.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire

grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for

grounding).Follow the instructions below:

Accessories

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

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.

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one

way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have

a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the 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.

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.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or

convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,

since this can result in fire or electric shock.

❑

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.

Always turn the set off when it is not being

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.

❑

Never place the set in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless

proper ventilation is provided.

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,

Do not place the set near or over a radiator

or heat register, or where it is exposed to

direct sunlight.

particularly when being turned on or off.

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.

Power-Cord Protection

Service

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the

power cord, and do not place the set where the

power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

Antennas

❑

When the power cord or plug

is damaged or frayed.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An

outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or

where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

If liquid has been spilled into

the set.

If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS

CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

If the set has been subject to

excessive shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet has

been damaged.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and

Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides

information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

❑

If the set does not operate

normally when following the

operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are

specified in the operating

instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and

will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician

to restore the set to normal operation.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna

Grounding.

❑

When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it

indicates a need for service.

Antenna lead-in wire

Servicing

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Do not attempt to service the set yourself since

opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

Electrical wire

Ground clamps

equipment

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as

the original parts.

Antenna lead-in wire

Power service grounding electrode

NEC: National Electrical Code

system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or

other hazards.

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.

This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and

power-line surges.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the

set, ask the service technician to perform routine

safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to

determine that the set is in safe operating

condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches

the end of its useful life, improper disposal could

result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified

service technician to dispose of the set.

C o ntents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview ................................................................1

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2

Using the Remote Control ...................................3

Using the Menus

Overview ..............................................................35

Using the Vi d eo Menu .......................................36

Using the Audio Menu ......................................38

Using the Channel Menu ...................................40

Using the Parent Menu ......................................42

Using the Timer Menu .......................................45

Using the Setup Menu ........................................47

Using the Basic Menu .........................................49

Installing the T V

Overview ................................................................7

TV Controls and Connector s ...............................8

Connecting a Cable or Antenna ........................10

Connecting a VCR and Cable............................14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ....................15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .........17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver.........................18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...19

Connecting an Audio Receiver .........................21

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors........................................22

Connecting a DVD Player with

Other I nformation

Overview ..............................................................51

Troubleshooting ..................................................57

Sp ecifications .......................................................59

Ind ex .....................................................................61

A/ V Connector s ..........................................23

Connecting a Camcorder ...................................24

Using the CONTROL S Featur e ........................25

Setting Up the TV Automatically .....................26

Using the Features

Overview ..............................................................27

Using Favorite Channels....................................28

Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ...........................29

Using Wireless Headphones .............................32

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an

overview of how to set up and use basic features.

Topic

Page

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

Contents

Using the Remote Control

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by

outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to-

corner detail.

You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost

immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the

flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail

without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD

Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen

center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright, clear

picture from any location in a room.

Features

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑

16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for

widescreen” sources, including selected DVDs.

❑

Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens

picture definition.

Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

player connections.

S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you to watch two

programs at once (except model KV-36FS12).

Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel (except model KV-36FS12).

Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs

without disturbing anyone else (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26

only).

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Contents

Your box contains your new Trinitron TV, a remote control and two

AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included with this TV. Please

check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you

begin. You may need to purchase cables and/ or splitters to complete

the hookup properly.

Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 also contain wireless headphones

and one additional AA battery.

Using the Remote Control

Inserting Batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –

on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

❑ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever

you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or

placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Descriptions

Button

Description

POWER

MUTING

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

MUTING

Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore

the sound.

SYSTEM

OFF

POWER buttons

(GREEN)

Turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video

equipment.

TV/VTR

FREEZE

SWAP

AUDIO

ANT

PIP

POSITION

TV/VIDEO

SYSTEM OFF

Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature

may not work with older Sony equipment.)

PICTURE

MODE

SLEEP

MTS/SAP DISPLAY

FUNCTION buttons

(WHITE or BLACK)

Select the equipment (TV, VCR/ DVD, SAT/ CABLE)

that you want to operate. The indicator lights up

momentarily when pressed to show which device the

remote control is operating.

JUMP

ENTER

* TV/VTR

* FREEZE

Changes the V H F / UHF output of the VCR.

Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture.

TV/SAT

GUIDE

SWAP

PIP or

Switches the position of the main picture with the

window picture.

RESET

VOL

Turns on/ off PIP. For details, see “Using Picture in

Picture (PIP)” on page 29.

* CH+/-

Changes the channel in the window picture.

Moves the location of the window picture.

* POSITION

* AUDIO

CODE SET

Alternates sound between the main picture and the

window picture.

RM-Y169

* PIP TV/VIDEO

* TV/VIDEO

In the window picture, cycles through the video

equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs: TV,

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4.

Cycles through the video equipment connected to your

TV’s video inputs.

Model

Remote

* DVD MENU

* TITLE

Displays the DVD menu.

KV-36FS16

KV-32FV16 and 36FV16 RM-Y171

KV-36FS12 RM-Y168

RM-Y169

Displays the DVD’s Title menu.

ANT

Changes the VHF/ UHF input to the AUX input.

KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 RM-Y170

PICTURE MODE

Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid,

Standard, Movie, Sports. Also available in the Video menu.

For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on page 36.

Yellow Picture-in-Picture

buttons (highlighted above right)

are not available on the RM-Y168

remote (model KV-36FS12).

Buttons with asterisks (*) in the list

are located on the inside panel of

the RM-Y170 remote (models

KV-32FV26 and 36FV26).

SLEEP

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in

minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to

remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by

pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

I ntroducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button

Description

MUTING

POWER

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

* MTS/SAP

Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)

options: Stereo , A u to-S AP (Second Audio Program), and

Mono. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on

page 38.

SYSTEM

OFF

FUNCTION

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

ANT

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

JUMP

Press once to display the current time and channel label

(if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display

off. For details on setting the time, see “To set the

Current Time” on page 45.

ENTER

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The

TV alternates between the current channel and the last

channel that w as selected.

JUMP

PICTURE

MODE

TV/SAT

GUIDE

Switches between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs

when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

SWAP

TV/SAT

GUIDE

Displays the p rogram guide of your satellite antenna.

VOL

(Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only.) Turns on/ off the

headphones. For details, see “Using Wireless

Headphones” on page 32.

RESET

Provides quick access to for changing available audio

settings. For details, see “Selecting Audio Options” on

page 38.

VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

CODE SET

RM-Y170

RESET

Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory

defaults.

Press to display the TV menu. Press again to exit from

the menus.

Joystick (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Allows for

movement of the on-screen cursor. Pressing down on

the center of the j o ystick selects the item.

Arrows and Select (all models except KV-32FV26 and

36FV26). Pressing down on the center button selects the

item.

CODE SET

Used for programming the remote control to operate

non-Sony vi d eo equipment. For details, see

“Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.

MUTING

TV/VTR

POWER

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

(Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Use to switch

control for connected video equipment. You can

program one video source for each switch position. For

details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on

page 52).

VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

FUNCTION

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

REC

TITLE

AUDIO

DVD MENU

FREEZE

MTS/SAP

POSITION

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE

MODE

SWAP

TV/DBS

GUIDE

MTS

VOL

Installing the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

Topic

Page

TV Controls and Connectors

Basic Connection (cable T V , a ntenna or cable box)

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Connecting a VCR and Cable B o x

Connecting T w o V CRs for Tape Editing

Connecting a S a tellite Receiver

Connecting a S a tellite Receiver with a VCR

Connecting an Audio Receiver

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video

Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A/ V Connectors

Connecting a Camcorder

Using the CONTROL S Feature

Setting Up the TV Automatically

Note About the AC

Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use

caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the

cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two

lower hooks.

You can detach

the cord from

this hook

Do not remove the cord from the

hook(s). (The KV-36FS12, 36FS16,

36FV16 and 36FV26 models have

AC Power cord

only one, larger hook.

Installing the TV

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu

Controls

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus

without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings

up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen

cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.

TV Rear Panel

Model KV-36FS12

Model KV-36FS16

Models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16 and 36FV26

Installing the TV

Back Panel Descriptions

Connection

Description

1AUX

Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable

provider does not feature local channels. You can switch

between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT

on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX

input cannot be viewed in PIP.

(except

KV-36FS12)

2TO CONVERTER

(except

This is a VHF/ UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV

to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable

box) and normal cable channels (CATV). Use this jack

instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when

needing to switch between scrambled and unscrambled

cable channels.

KV-36FS12)

3VHF/UHF

Connects to your VHF/ UHF antenna or cable.

4S VIDEO

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better

picture quality than the VHF/ UHF jacks or the Video IN

jack.

5MONITOR OUT

Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.

(except models When two VCRs are connected (see page 17), you can

KV-36FS12 and use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing.

36FS16)

6AUDIO (L/R)/

Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR

or other video component. A third video input (VIDEO

2) is located on the front panel of the TV. The Audio and

Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the

VHF/ UHF jack.

VIDEO

7AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio

or video component. You can use these outputs to listen

to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

L (MONO)/R

8S-LINK

Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote

CONTROL S IN/OUT control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or

(except models video components.

KV-36FS12 and

36FS16)

9Y, PB, PR, L, R

Connects to your DVD player’s or Digital Set-top box’s

component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/ R) jacks.

Installing the TV

Connecting a Cable or Antenna

Connecting Directly

to Cable or an

Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your

home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see

A); older homes probably have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable (see B);

other homes may contain both (see C).

VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable

VHF/UHF

75-ohm

coaxial

cable

Rear of TV

VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin

lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

Antenna connector

VHF and UHF

75-ohm

coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

U/V Mixer

(not supplied)

300-ohm twin

lead cable

Installing the TV

Cable and Antenna

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find

this set up convenient.

❑ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

AUX

CATV cable

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

(No connection to

TO CONVERTER)

VHF/UHF

Antenna cable

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote

control.

❑ To receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF (see

page 40) and perform the Auto Program function (see page 41).

Basic Cable Box

Connections

Cable Box and Cable

This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if:

❑

Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), and you need to

use a cable box, and

❑

You want to enjoy the PIP feature.

❑ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

With this setup you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels using your cable

box when the signal is scrambled.

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV

when the signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a

better signal than the cable box.)

❑

Use the PIP feature. (When all channels are routed through your

cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the

PIP feature.)

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Installing the TV

Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/ UHF jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to

switch betweeen unscrambled signals coming straight into the

TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,

eliminating the need for an external splitter.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s AUX jack.

75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied)

Cable box

AUX

OUT

TO CONVERTER

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

VHF /U HF

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

❑ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see

“Programming the Remote Control” on page 52).

Pressing ANT on the

remote control switches

between the channels

coming in through the

cable box (scrambled) and

those coming directly to

the TV (unscrambled).

❑ To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Setting

the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the Channel Menu”

on page 40) ensures that you do not accidentally switch the channels using

your TV.

Installing the TV

Cable Box only

Use this hookup if:

❑

You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all

signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑

You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video

equipment to your TV.

When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one

unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the PIP

feature. If some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not,

consider using the hookup “Cable Box and Cable” on page 11

instead.

Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the

cable box’s IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

TV’s VHF/ UHF jack.

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

Cable

OUT

Cable box

Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

❑

You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable

box.

Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/ UHF jack.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

❑ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s

S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be

connected to provide sound.

Coaxial cable

VCR

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Cable

A/V cable

Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if:

❑

Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you therefore

need to use a cable box, and

❑

You want to enjoy the PIP feature.

❑ This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12.

With this setup you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change cable box channels when the

signal is scrambled.

❑

Use the TV remote control to change TV channels when the

signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a better signal

than the cable box.)

❑

Use the PIP feature. (When all channels are routed through the

cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the

PIP feature.)

Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/ UHF jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to

switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV

and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box. This

eliminates the need for an external splitter.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the

VCR’s IN jack.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

AUX jack.

❑ To view scrambled channels, set your TV to AUX 3 or 4 (depending on your

cable box output). Change channels using your cable box.

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Installing the TV

Coaxial

cable

Cable box

Cable

Coaxial

cable

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

VCR

A/V cable

❑ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the y e llow video cable on your combined A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S

VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be

connected to provide sound.

Pressing the ANT

button on the remote

control switches between

the channels coming in

through the cable box

(scrambled) and those

coming directly to the TV

(unscrambled).

❑ To change channels using the VCR or cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4.

Setting the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the Channel

Menu” on page 40) ensures you do not accidentally switch the channels using

your TV.

Installing the TV

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Connecting two VCRs together, then into the TV, allows you to switch

between two while recording to ensure that what you are playing on

one is recording on the other. Your TV acts as a monitor to view the

program being recorded.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN

jacks.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the recording VCR’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

VCR (playback)

VCR (recording)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

❑ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by

pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.

❑ You may need to change the video input on your VCR. Consult your VCR’s

operating manual for instructions.

❑ If your VCRs has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the recording VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the

TV’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must

still be connected to provide sound.

Installing the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s

VHF/ UHF jack.

❑ If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S

VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V

cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the satellite receiver’s S VIDEO OUT

jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio

cables must still be connected to provide sound.

Coaxial

cable

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna

cable

A/V cable

Installing the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/ UHF IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s

VHF/ UHF jack.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and

Video OUT jacks to the VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using an A/ V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Satellite antenna

cable

Satellite receiver

CATV

Coaxial

cable

VCR

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

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Installing the TV

❑ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating

manual for instructions.

❑ Use the TV/VIDEO button to select

- VIDEO 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be on).

- VHF/UHF to watch cable TV.

❑ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s

S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be

connected to provide sound.

Installing the TV

Connecting an Audio Receiver

Using audio cables, connect the TV’s Audio OUT jacks to the

audio receiver’s Audio LINE IN jacks.

AUDIO-L

(white)

AUDIO-R

(red)

Line input

Installing the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors

This is the preferred hookup to use if:

❑

Your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD

player’s Y, P^Band PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use

the VIDEO 4 connections.

❑ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and

C^R, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks

to the TV’s Audio IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs

that you used for the video connection (VIDEO 4).

Component video cables

DVD player

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Audio cable

❑ You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR

connections.

Installing the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Use this hookup if:

❑

Your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR)

jacks.

❑ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture

quality use the connection described on page 22.

Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks

to the TV’s Audio IN jacks.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack

to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

S VIDEO

cable

DVD player

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Audio cable

❑ Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch between the VCR,

DVD player and cable TV inputs.

Installing the TV

Connecting a Camcorder

❑ For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs

(shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to

the TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using A/ V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video

OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V output

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the

TV’s AUDIO L jack.

❑ If your camcorder has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the camcorder’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s

S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be

connected to provide sound.

Installing the TV

Using the CONTROL S Feature

❑ The CONTROL S feature applies to all models except KV-36FS12 and 36FS16.

The CONTROL S feature allows you to control other equipment

through your TV. Pointing the remote control at your TV, rather than

at the equipment, allows you to keep other equipment hidden or out

of direct line of sight.

To control your other Sony equipment with your TV’s remote control,

use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s

CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.

Installing the TV

Setting Up the TV Automatically

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to

set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn

your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to

set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto

Program feature in the Channel menu (see pages 40 and 41).

❑ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for

all channel selection.

Using Auto Setup

Press POWER to turn on the TV.

Press the TV function button on the remote control.

Press CH+ on the front of your TV to run the Auto Setup or press

CH– to exit. If you use the channel buttons on your remote control,

be sure to use the main set of buttons.

To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on. Then, while

pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER

button on the TV. The TV will turn itself off, then back on.

Using the Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV.

Topic

P a ge

A p p l i e s to Models

Using Favorite

Channels

All models

Using Picture in

Picture (PIP)

All models except KV- 36FS12

KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only

Using Wireless

Headphones

Using the Features

Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of

favorite channels that you specify.

❑ The Favorite Channel feature with preview is not included in model KV-36FS12.

To display a list of your favorite channels:

❑ You must specify your favorite channels before you can display them. See the

Favorite Channel description under “Selecting Channel Options” on page 40.

Press

❑ You must exit all menus (by pressing the MENU button) before you can

display the Favorite Channel screen.

The Favorite Channel options appear.

Preview window on all models

except KV-36FS12

Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. The

program on that channel appears in the preview window.

Press

to select.

Using the Features

Using Picture in Picture (PIP)

Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels

simultaneously — one in the large main window and another in a

small window picture.

❑ The Picture in Picture feature is not included in model KV-36FS12.

Displaying Picture in

Picture

Indicates which picture is

currently receiving sound

Main picture channel

number in green

Main

picture

Window picture channel

number in white

Window picture

To use PIP:

Make sure your TV is tuned to a channel that you know is airing

programming.

Press the

button (or the button labeled PIP). The window

picture appears.

Use the yellow-labeled buttons on your remote control (see

diagram) to control the PIP features (which are listed on the next

page).

To check your PIP:

Tune your TV to a channel that you know is airing programming.

Press SWAP and select that same channel again. You should now

have the same program playing in both your main window and

your picture window.

Use the yellow CH+/ - buttons to change the channel in the picture

window.

Now use the main CH+/ - buttons of your remote control to

change the channel in the main window. If this does not work,

check “Troubleshooting” on page 57 for potential solutions.

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Using the Features

❑ You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow-

labeled buttons.

The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.

PIP Functions

Yellow Labeled

PIP Button

Description

Turns the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to

change the window size (1/ 9, 1/ 16, OFF).

AUDIO

FREEZE

or PIP

POSITION

TV/VIDEO

* TV/VIDEO

Cycles through available video equipment you have

connected to the TV.

PICTURE

MODE

SWAP

* AUDIO

* CH +/-

Alternates sound between the main picture and the

window picture. The sound symbol (9) appears for 3

seconds, indicating whether you are hearing sound

from the main picture or the window picture.

RM-Y170 remote control

Changes the channel in the window picture. To change

the channel in the main window, use the main CH+/ -

buttons at the bottom of the remote control.

SYSTEM

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

OFF

TV/VTR

FREEZE

SWAP

AUDIO

ANT

PIP

POSITION

TV/VIDEO

* POSITION

* FREEZE

SWAP

Moves the location of the window picture among the

four corners of the screen.

PICTURE

MODE

SLEEP

MTS/SAP DISPLAY

Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture. The main window continues to play as usual.

RM-Y169 and RM-Y171

remote controls

Switches the main picture with the window picture.

Press again to change them back.

Using the Features

To change channels/programs in the window picture:

❑

Use the yellow PIP CH+/ - button to scroll through the TV

channels.

❑

Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video

equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player

or Satellite Receiver.

S e tups that affect your ability to use PIP:

❑

Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input

cannot be viewed in the PIP window.

Be sure to label your

❑

If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP

feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal

at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main

picture.

video sources to make

finding them in the

Display easier. See

“Video Label” on page 48

for labeling instructions.

❑

You can watch a cable channel and another video source, to do

so, connect your DVD player, VCR or Satellite receiver into the

VIDEO IN 1-4 on the back of the TV, not to the AUX input.

Using the Features

Using Wireless Headphones

❑ Wireless headphones are included and can only be used with models

KV-32FV26 and 36FV26.

Installing the

Batteries

Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones.

Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid

as illustrated.

Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up

and then close the lid.

When used continuously, the battery lasts:

up to 40 hours

up to 20 hours

with an alkaline battery

with a manganese battery

Replace the battery with a new one when the sound becomes weak.

Using the Features

Using the

Headphones

Press

The i icon and channel number are displayed.

Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on your

head.

Power indicator

Volume control

If you want to listen to the sound from only the wireless

headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press MUTING

on the remote control.

To turn off the headphones, remove them from your head and

press

❑ For optimal sound reception, do not cover the infrared transmitter on the

TV or the infrared sensors on the headphones.

Infrared sensors

Infrared transmitter

❑ To help prevent possible hearing damage due to sudden or prolonged

excessive volume, do not set the headphone volume too high while using

them.

To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in the television, press

to turn off the headphone feature when the headphones are not in use.

Using the Features

Listening to Sound

from Main and

If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture

through your headphones, select the audio source.

Window Pictures

Press

to display a window picture.

Press

The i icon and channel number appear for about three seconds.

Main picture audio

Press

again to switch the audio to the window picture.

Window picture audio

Press

to turn off the headphones.

OFF

Headphones off

❑ Exiting from PIP returns the sound to the main picture.

The audio to the headphones automatically turns off when the TV is powered

off.

SAP (Second Audio Programs) are not available in the window picture.

Using the Menus

Overview

Opening and choosing a menu:

Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

VOL

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to move to the desired menu

Move

Select

icon. Press

to select it.

RESET

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll up and down through

the features.

Joystick: (models

KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)

See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through

the menu.

Move

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

TV/SAT

GUIDE

RESET

Menu Icon Description

Page

Select

Allows you to make adjustments to your picture

settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture

Mode based on the type of program you are viewing.

Arrow buttons:

(all other models)

Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to

second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the

Effect of the sound on your TV.

To end a menu session:

Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the

Auto Program function, and more.

Press MENU again

Lets you control the viewing of programs based on

their ratings.

To end one menu session

and move to another:

Press F to return to the

menu icons.

Move the joystick to

choose the next menu icon

Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to 45

program your TV for scheduled viewing using the

Timers.

and press

to select it.

Provides several options for setting up your

channels, labeling your video inputs, and selecting

the language of the on-screen menus.

Provides quick access to frequently used settings.

Using the Menus

Using the Video Menu

To select the Video Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons

to move to the Video icon

and press

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons

to scroll up and down through

the options.

Press

to select a feature.

That feature’s adjustment appears.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to make the desired adjustments.

Press

to select/ set.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue,

Sharpness, Color Temp and VM.

❑

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.

The Video Menu includes the following options.

Selecting Video

Options

Option

Mode

Customized

picture

Description

Vivid

Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Select for standard picture settings.

Select to display a softer picture.

Select to display a vivid, bright picture.

To quickly and easily change

from one Video Mode to

another, use the PICTURE

MODE button on the remote

control.

Standard

Movie

Sports

viewing

❑ You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.)

for each Mode.

Picture

Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Using the Menus

Option

Description

Color Temp

White

Choose from three color temperatures:

Cool

Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

intensity

adjustment

Neutral

Warm

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Select to give the white colors a red tint

(NTSC-Standard).

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean

Velocity

Modulation

edge. Select from High, Low, OFF.

Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to move to the Audio

icon and press

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to scroll up and down

through the options.

Press

to select an option.

That option’s settings appear.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the settings.

Press

to select the desired setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

❑

Selecting Audio

Options

The Audio Menu includes the following options:

Option

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Description

Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.

Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Select to stabilize the volume.

Select to turn off Steady Sound.

OFF

Using the Menus

Option

Description

Effect

SRS

Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound

for stereo signals (models KV-32FV16, 32FV26,

36FV16, and 36FV26 only).

As a shortcut to using the

menus, use the button on

the remote control to cycle

through available audio

settings.

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs

(models KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and

36FV26 only).

Surround

Select for Surround sound (models KV-36FS12

and 36FS16 only).

OFF

Stereo

Normal stereo or mono reception.

Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

MTS

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and

mono programs

Auto-SAP

Mono

Select to automatically switch the TV to second

audio programs when a signal is received. (If no

SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo

mode.)

Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

Speaker

Select to turn on the TV speakers.

OFF

Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV's sound only through your external

audio system speakers.

Audio Out

This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set

Easy control of to OFF.

volume

adjustments

Variable

The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the

volume output from your audio system can still

be controlled by the TV’s remote control.

The TV’s speakers are turned off and the

volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your

audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the

volume through your audio system.

Fixed

Using the Menus

Using the Channel Menu

To select the Channel Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to move to the

Channel icon and

press

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to scroll up and down

through the options.

Press

to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the options.

Press

to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Channel

Options

The Channel Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

Favorite Channel

Press

to select a favorite channel number.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the

channels until you find the channel you want to add

to your favorites.

Press

to select it.

Select if you are receiving cable channels

with a CATV cable.

Cable

OFF

Select if you are using an antenna.

❑ You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.

Using the Menus

Option

Description

Channel Fix

2-6

“Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4

and use the cable box or Satellite receiver to

change channels. Select one of these

settings if you have connected the device to

the VHF/ UHF jack.

Useful when you

have a cable box or

satellite receiver

connected

AUX 2-6

VIDEO 1

Same as 2-6, except you select one of these

settings if you have connected the device to

the AUX jack (see page 9).

Use this setting if you have connected the

device to the Audio and Video IN jacks.

Auto Program

Automatically programs the TV for all receivable

channels.

Channels that you set to

Channel

Skip/Add

Removes and adds viewable channels.

be skipped can be accessed

only with the 0-9 buttons.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the

channels until you find the channel you want to skip/

add.

Press

to select it.

Press the joystick/ arrow buttons to toggle between

“Add” or “Skip.”

Press

to select.

Channel Label

Label up to 40 channels with their station call letters.

Using the Menus

Using the Parent Menu

The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs

according to their content and rating levels.

To select the Parent Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to move to the Parent

icon

and press

Use the 0-9 buttons on the

remote control to enter your

four-digit password.

Confirm your password by

entering it again. The Parent menu options appear.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the settings.

Press

to select the desired setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

❑ You need this password for any future access into the Parent menu. If you lose

your password, see “Lost password” on page 58.

Using the Parent

The Parent menu includes the following options.

Option

Description

Parental Lock

OFF

Parental lock is off. No programs are

blocked from viewing.

Maximum ratings permitted are:

If you are not familiar with

Turn ratings on/off

and select a rating

system

the Parental Guideline rating

system, you should select Child,

Youth, or Young Adult to help

simplify the rating selection. To

set more restrictive ratings,

select Custom.

Child

❑

US: TV-Y, TV-G, G

Canada: C, G

Youth

Maximum ratings permitted are:

❑

US: TV-PG, PG

Canada: 8 ans+

Young Adult

Custom

Maximum ratings permitted are:

For descriptions of Child,

❑

US: TV-14, PG-13

Canada: 14+, 13 ans+

Youth, and Young Adult

ratings, see page 43.

Select to set ratings manually.

❑

US: See page 43 for details.

Canada: See page 44 for details.

Change Password For changing your password.

Using the Menus

US Models:

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following

options. For Canadian models, see page 44.

Option

Description

Movie Rating

All children and General Audience.

PG-13

Parental Guidance suggested.

Parental Guidance for children under 13.

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

No one 17 or under allowed.

The content ratings will

increase depending on the level

of the age-based rating. For

example, a program with a TV-

PG V (Violence) rating may

contain moderate violence,

while a TV-14 V (Violence)

rating may contain more intense

violence.

NC-17

and X

Age-Based Options

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

TV Rating

All children.

Directed to older children.

General Audience.

Parental Guidance suggested.

Parents Strongly cautioned.

Mature Audience only.

Block programs

by their rating,

content or both

To ensure maximum

blocking capability, the age-

based ratings should be

blocked.

Content-Based Options

Fantasy Violence.

Suggestive Dialogue.

Block

Strong Language.

Sexual situations.

Violence.

Blocks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Allows programs and movies that are broadcast

without a rating.

If you choose to block

unrated TV programs, please be

aware that the following

programs may be blocked:

emergency broadcasts, political

programs, sports, news, public

service announcements,

Unrated

Block programs

or movies that

are broadcast

without a rating

Allow

religious programs and weather.

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Using the Menus

Canadian Models:

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the

following options. For US models, see page 43.

Option

Description

English Rating

All children.

Children 8 years and older.

General programming.

Parental Guidance.

14+

Viewers 14 and older.

18+

Adult programming.

French Rating

USA Rating

General programming.

8 ans+

13 ans+

16 ans+

18 ans+

Not recommended for young children.

Not recommended for ages under 13.

Not recommended for ages under 16.

Programming restricted to adults.

See “TV Rating” on page 43 for details.

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view a blocked program by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To

reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is

turned on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.

Using the Menus

Using the Timer Menu

To select the Timer Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to move to the Timer

icon and press

To set the Current Time

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to select “Current

Time”, then press

If it is currently Daylight Savings Time, be sure to set the mode to

“ON” first. (Daylight Savings Time occurs in the Spring.)

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to enter the correct time, then

press

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To set the Timer

Before setting the timer, be sure to set your TV’s clock to the current

time and Daylight Savings Mode.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to move to “Timer 1” or

“Timer 2”, then press

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to enter your date, time and

channel preferences, then press

to select each one.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To reset the Clock or Timers

❑

Press RESET on the remote control, when in the menu, to reset to

the factory defaults.

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Using the Menus

Selecting Timer

Options

The Timer Menu includes the following options:

Option

Timer 1

Timer 2

Description

Program

Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration,

and channel.

OFF

Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous

settings will be saved.)

Current Time

Set the current time.

Daylight Savings

Select in the spring to adjust the time

during Daylight Saving Time.

OFF

Select in the fall to adjust the time at the

end of Daylight Saving Time.

Using the Menus

Using the Setup Menu

To select the Setup Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons

to move to the Setup icon

and press

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons

to scroll through the features.

Press

to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the options.

Press to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting

Setup Options

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

Caption Vision

Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the

dialog or sound effects of a

program. (Should be set to CC1 for

most programs.)

TEXT1, TEXT2,

TEXT3, TEXT4

Displays network/ station

information presented using either

half or the whole screen (if

available). For closed captioning,

set to CC1.

XDS

Displays a network name, program

name, program length, and time of

the show if the broadcaster offers

this service.

(Extended Data

Service)

OFF

Turns off Caption Vision.

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Using the Menus

Option

Description

Video Label

Allows you to label the audio/ video components you

connected to the TV so you can identify them when using

the TV/VIDEO button. When in the Setup menu’s Video

Label feature, use the joystick/ arrow buttons to highlight

an input to label, then press

to select it. Use the

joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the labels. Press

to select the component you connected to each of the

input jacks on the back of your TV. Select “Skip” if you do

not have a component connected to a particular set of

input jacks.

VIDEO 1/2/3

Choose VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD,

Game, SAT, DVD, Web, Receiver,

DTV, Skip

VIDEO 4

Choose DVD, DTV, Skip

If you select “Skip”, your TV skips this connection when

you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Tilt Correction

Language

Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.

Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of

choice.

16:9 Enhanced

Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

sources, such as selected DVD titles (only available when

the TV is in VIDEO mode). Press TV/VIDEO and select from

one of the following options:

To use this feature with

widescreen DVDs, set your

DVD player to 16:9 aspect

ratio.

AUTO

To activate automatically when a

16:9 signal is received (models

KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only).

To activate manually.

OFF

To turn off 16:9 (except models

KV-32FV26 and KV-36FV26).

Demo

Runs a demonstration of on-screen menus.

Using the Menus

Using the Basic Menu

To select the Basic Menu

Press MENU.

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to move to the Basic

icon

and press

Use the joystick/ arrow

buttons to scroll through the

features.

Press

to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

Use the joystick/ arrow buttons to scroll through the options.

Press to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting

Basic Options

The Basic Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

Picture

Caption Vision

Adjust the picture contrast.

Displays your current advanced menu setting:

(CC1–4, TEXT 1–4, or XDS) and OFF.

As a shortcut to using the

Effect

SRS

Produces a dynamic three-

dimensional sound for stereo

signals (models KV-32FV16,

32FV26, 36FV16, and 36FV26 only).

Adds a surround-like effect to

mono programs (models

menus, use the

button on

the remote control to cycle

through available audio

settings.

Simulated

KV-32FV16, 32FV26, 36FV16, and

36FV26 only).

Surround

OFF

Select for Surround sound (models

KV-36FS12 and 36FS16 only).

Normal stereo or mono reception.

Advanced Menu

Select to return to the advanced menus.

Other Information

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic

Page

Programming the Remote Control

Operating Other Components with

Your TV Remote Control

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

Other Information

Programming the

Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony

Sw itch Position

Programmable

Code Number

Equipment

on Remote Control

Beta, ED Beta VCRs

8 mm VCR

VTR1

303

302

301

751

VTR2

VHS VCR

VTR3

DVD Player

DVD/ MDP

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to

control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to

program the remote control.

❑ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used

with the remote control.

Turn to “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 53, and find the three-digit

code number for the manufacturer of your component. If more than

one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the

following procedure.

❑

If more than one code

number is listed, try

entering them one by

one until you come to

the correct code for

your component.

❑ You must perform step 3 within 10 seconds of step 2, or you must start

again from step 2.

Move the slide switch to the desired component type (KV-32FV26

and KV-36FV26 models only). (Skip this step if you are

programming a cable box or satellite receiver.)

❑

If you enter a new code

number, the code

number you

previously entered at

that setting is erased.

Press CODE SET.

Press the function button for the type of component you want to

control with the TV’s remote control (VTR/ DVD or SAT/

CABLE).

In some rare cases, you

may not be able to

operate your

component with the

supplied remote

control. In this case,

use the component’s

own remote control

unit.

Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.

Press ENTER.

To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control

at the component and press the green POWER button that

corresponds with that component. If it responds, you are done. If

not, try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer.

❑

Whenever you remove

the batteries to replace

them, the code

numbers may revert to

the factory setting and

must be reset.

Other Information

Manufacturer’s Codes

Manufacturer

Memorex

Minolta

Code

Manufacturer

Code

309, 335

305, 304

Wards

327, 328, 335,

331, 332

VCRs

Manufacturer

Code

301

Yamaha

Zenith

314, 330, 336,

337

Mitsubishi/

MGA

323, 324, 325,

326

Sony

Admiral

327

331

Multitech

NEC

325, 338, 321

314, 336, 337

309, 308

(M. Ward)

Aiwa

338, 344

314, 337

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer

Panasonic

Olympic

Optimus

Panasonic

Code

Audio

327

704, 710

702

Dynamic

Pioneer

308, 309, 306,

307

Broksonic

Canon

319, 317

309, 308

332

DVD Players

Manufacturer

Sony

Panasonic

Pioneer

Pentax

Philco

305, 304

Citizen

Craig

Code

751

753

752

755

754

308, 309

302, 332

315

Philips

Pioneer

Quasar

308, 309, 310

308

Criterion

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

308, 309, 306

RCA

Toshiba

Daewoo

DBX

341, 312, 309

314, 336, 337

304

RCA/

PROSCAN

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,

313, 310, 329

Dimensia

Emerson

Cable Boxes

319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

Manufacturer

Code

Realistic

309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338

Hamlin/ Regal 222, 223, 224,

225, 226

Jerrold/ G. I.

Fisher

Funai

330, 335

338

Sansui

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

314

201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221

214, 215

322, 313, 321

330, 335

General

Electric

329, 304, 309

312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

Oak

Go Video

Goldstar

Hitachi

322, 339, 340

332

Panasonic

Pioneer

Scientific

Atlanta

Tocom

306, 304,

305,338

Sharp

327, 328

315

209, 210, 211

Shintom

216, 217

212, 213

Instant Replay 309, 308

Signature 2000 338, 327

(M. Ward)

Zenith

JC Penney

309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336,

337

SV2000

338

Satellite Receivers

Sylvania

308, 309, 338,

310

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

801

JVC

314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

338

General

Electric

802

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

314, 336, 332,

337

332

Hitachi

805

314, 336, 337

332, 305, 330,

335, 338

Hughes

Panasonic

RCA/

804

803

802, 808

314. 336, 338,

337

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

308, 309, 310

314, 336, 337

332

Technics

Toshiba

309, 308

312, 311

PROSCAN

Toshiba

806, 807

Other Information

Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote Control

Operating a VCR

Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ...

Turn on/ off

Select VCR

Change channels

Record

Press

VTR/DVD (green POWER button)

VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)

CH +/-

Except models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26:

N and z simultaneously.

Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26:

z and

(upper left) simultaneously.

Play

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Search the picture forward M or m during playback

or backward

(release to resume normal playback)

Change input mode

TV/VTR

Operating a DVD

Player

Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ...

Turn on/ off

Select DVD

Play

Press

VTR/DVD (green POWER button)

VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)

Stop

Pause

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Step through different tracks M to step forward or m to step backward

of an audio disc

Step through different

chapters of a video disc

CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward

Display the Title menu

Display the DVD menu

Select tracks directly

TITLE (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)

DVD MENU (models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only)

0-9 buttons

Display the menu

(Setup)

Other Information

Operating a Cable

Box

To Do This ...

Press

Turn on/ off

SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)

0-9 buttons, ENTER

CH +/-

Select Cable Box

Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

JUMP

Operating a Satellite

Receiver

To Do This ...

Press

Turn on/ off

SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)

Select Satellite Receiver

Select a channel

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)

0-9 buttons, ENTER

CH +/-

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Change input mode

Display channel number

Display DBS guide

Display DBS menu

Move highlight (cursor)

Select item

JUMP

TV/SAT

DISPLAY

GUIDE

Joystick or arrows

button

Other Information

Operating an MDP

(Laserdisc Player)

Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device.

To Do This ...

Turn on/ off

Select MDP

Play

Press

VTR/DVD (green POWER button)

VTR/DVD (FUNCTION button)

Stop

Pause

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Search the picture forward M or m during playback

or backward (release to resume normal playback)

Search a chapter forward or CH +/-

backward

Other Information

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Remedies

No picture

(screen not lit), no sound

❑

If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may

need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❑

Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

Push the power button on the front of the TV.

Check to see if the TV/ VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to

TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, or 4.

❑

Try another channel. It could be station trouble.

Remote control

does not operate

❑

Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.

Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Check the orientation of the batteries.

Dark, poor or no

picture (screen lit),

good sound

❑

Adjust the Picture setting in the Video m enu (see page 36).

Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 36).

Check antenna/ cable connections.

Good picture,

no sound

❑

Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen (see page 4).

Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page 38).

Cannot receive upper

channels (UHF) when using

an antenna

❑

Change Cable to OFF (see page 40).

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 40).

No color

❑

Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 36).

Only snow and noise appear ❑ Check the antenna/ cable connections.

on the screen

❑

Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.

Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 4).

Dotted lines

or stripes

❑

Adjust the antenna.

Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-

dryers.

TV is fixed to one channel

❑

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

❑

Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 41).

Double images or ghosts

Cannot operate menu

Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is

caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

❑

If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.

Cannot receive any channels ❑ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

when using cable TV

not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

❑

Check your cable settings.

Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 40).

Cannot gain enough volume ❑ Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.

when using a cable box Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume.

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Other Information

Problem

Possible Remedies

Cannot receive channels

❑

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

Unable to select a channel

Lost password

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 41).

In the password screen (see page 42), enter the following master password:

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be

used to temporarily unblock channels.

Cannot change channels with ❑ If you are using the TV to change channels, be sure the TV FUNCTION

the remote control

button is selected.

❑

If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertantly switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the

Channel Fix feature to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see

page 41).

❑

If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the green

“FUNCTION” button for that device. For example, if you are using your

VCR to change channels, be sure to press the VTR/DVD FUNCTION button.

Cannot cycle through the