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KV-27V42/27V66/29SL42K/29SL42T/29VL42T/29XL42T
Connecting Your TV
7
TV, VCR, and Cable box
1
Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable
box.
box.
2
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your
cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.
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.
VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the TV.
(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
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
button
to switch between the TV and VCR inputs.
✍
If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you
should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature on page 24.
should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature on page 24.
✍
For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, the audio cables must still be connected.
3
TV
Cable
4
(Optional connection)
Cable box
1
VCR
2
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User Guide
TV and Digital Satellite Receiver
1
Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on
the satellite receiver.
the satellite receiver.
2
Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to
VHF/UHF IN on your TV.
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
satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. You can use
the
button to switch between the satellite receiver and the TV.
✍
For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be
connected.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be
connected.
TV
Satellite receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
1
2
3
From
cable/
antenna
cable/
antenna
Connecting Your TV
9
TV, Digital Satellite Receiver and VCR
1
Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on
the satellite receiver.
the satellite receiver.
2
Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to
VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.
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.
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.
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.
VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
✍
To view from the satellite or VCR, select the video input to which your
satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing
satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing
on the remote
control.
Satellite receiver
4
5
2
3
1
Cable
TV
VCR
Satellite
antenna
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User Guide
Connecting a Camcorder
Using A/V cables, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Connecting a DVD Player
Using A/V connectors, connect LINE OUT on your DVD to VIDEO IN
on your TV.
on your TV.
✍
Connection can also be made to the rear A/V panel of your TV.
✍
For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be
connected.
S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be
connected.
(Front A/V Panel KV-27V42, 27V66 only)
A/V output
A/V outputs
(Rear of TV)
(Rear of DVD player)
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KV-27V42/27V66/29SL42K/29SL42T/29VL42T/29XL42T
Connecting Your TV
11
Connecting an audio system
Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the
unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.
unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.
✍
Set your stereo to the chosen line input. (See page 20 for additional audio
setup instructions.)
setup instructions.)
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R
Line
input
input
1
2
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User Guide
Connecting two VCRs for Tape Editing
KV-27V42, 27V66 only
MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a
program being played by the primary VCR to perform tape editing.
program being played by the primary VCR to perform tape editing.
1
Connect the VCR intended for playback using the setup instructions
on page 4 of this manual.
on page 4 of this manual.
2
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR
intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on
your TV.
intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on
your TV.
✍
To perform tape editing; set the TV to the video input intended for playback
by pressing
on the remote control
.
(Rear panel KV-27V66 only)
VCR (for playback)
VCR (for recording)
2
1
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User Guide
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Cannot operate
single tuner
PIP (KV-27S46)
single tuner
PIP (KV-27S46)
❏
Make sure the VCR is connected correctly (see page 4).
❏
Check to see if the VCR is on.
❏
Make sure your remote control is programmed to
operate your VCR (see page 31).
operate your VCR (see page 31).
No picture, no
sound
sound
❏
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
❏
If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for
more than a few minutes, call your local service center.
more than a few minutes, call your local service center.
❏
Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO
(page 19).
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO
(page 19).
❏
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly
into the remote control.
into the remote control.
❏
Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings (pages
28-29).
28-29).
❏
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.
Poor or no
picture, good
sound
picture, good
sound
❏
Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
❏
Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
❏
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Good picture,
no sound
no sound
❏
Press
so that MUTING disappears from the
screen (page 13).
❏
Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to
SAP (page 21).
SAP (page 21).
No color
❏
Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
Only snow
appears on the
screen
appears on the
screen
❏
Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP
menu (page 24).
menu (page 24).
❏
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
❏
Make sure the channel selected is currently
broadcasting.
broadcasting.
❏
Press the
button on the remote control.
35
Other Information
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Dotted lines or
stripes
stripes
❏
Adjust the antenna.
❏
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.
Double images
or ghosts
or ghosts
❏
Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.
Cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
❏
Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 24).
UP menu (page 24).
❏
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 24).
presently in the memory (page 24).
Cable stations
don’t seem to
work
don’t seem to
work
❏
Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 24).
UP menu (page 24).
❏
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 24).
presently in the memory (page 24).
Remote
Control does
not operate
Control does
not operate
❏
Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).
❏
Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
The TV needs
to be cleaned
to be cleaned
❏
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong
solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might
damage the finish of the cabinet.
solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might
damage the finish of the cabinet.
Lost password
for PARENTAL
CONTROL
for PARENTAL
CONTROL
❏
In the password screen, enter the following master
password: 4357. After using the master password, you
must create a new password, it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked channels.
password: 4357. After using the master password, you
must create a new password, it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked channels.
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KV-27V42/27V66/29SL42K/29SL42T/29VL42T/29XL42T
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL (KV-27V42/66/29VL42T)
2-2. REAR COVER REMOVAL (KV-29SL42K/42T/29XL42T)
Seven screws
(+BVTP 4x16 TYPE2 N-S)
(+BVTP 4x16 TYPE2 N-S)
Seven screws
(+BVTP 3x10 TYPE 2 IT3)
(+BVTP 3x10 TYPE 2 IT3)
Rear Cover
Rear Cover
Two screws
(+BVTP 3x10 TYPE 2 IT3)
(+BVTP 3x10 TYPE 2 IT3)
Seven screws
(+BVTP 4x16 TYPE2 N-S)
(+BVTP 4x16 TYPE2 N-S)
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KV-27V42/27V66/29SL42K/29SL42T/29VL42T/29XL42T
A board
CV (C) board
E board
HV board
K board
P board
Control Switch
Four Claws
2-4. CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL (KV-27V42/66/29VL42T)
2-5. SERVICE POSITION
A board
CV (C) board
E board
HV board
K board
P board
2-3. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
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