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SECTION 1-1. GENERAL (English)
The instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers shown reflect those of the Operating Instruction Manual.
2
Cable or antenna only
3
Cable and antenna
3
Cable box
4
Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels
4
VCR and cable or antenna
5
VCR and cable box
5
Two VCRs for tape editing
6
Satellite Receiver
7
VCR and Satellite Receiver
7
DVD Player
8
DVD Player with component video output connectors
8
Audio system
9
Camcorder to view tapes
9
CONTROL S
10
VCR using S-Link
11
Satellite Receiver using S-Link
11
Connecting and Installing the TV
Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the equipment you will be
connecting.
connecting.
If you will be connecting
See page
Making Connections
3
A
•
VHF only
or
•
VHF/UHF
or
•
Cable
B
•
VHF only
or
•
UHF only
or
•
VHF/UHF
C
•
VHF
and
•
UHF
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.
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.
Cable or Antenna Connections
Connecting directly to cable or an
antenna
antenna
The connection you choose will depend on the
cable found in your home. Newer homes will
be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see
cable found in your home. Newer homes will
be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see
A
); older homes will probably have 300 -ohm
twin lead cable (see
B
); still other homes may
contain both (see
C
).
Antenna connector
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
75-ohm
coaxial cable
coaxial cable
75-ohm coaxial cable
300-ohm twin lead cable
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
EAC-66 U/V mixer
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Cable and antenna
If your cable provider does not feature local
channels, you may find this set up convenient.
channels, you may find this set up convenient.
Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by
pressing ANT on the remote control.
pressing ANT on the remote control.
Note
In order to receive channels with an antenna,
you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and
perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see
page 23).
you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and
perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see
page 23).
(Rear of TV)
AUX
VHF/UHF
TO CONVERTER
(No connection "TO
CONVERTER" in this case)
CONVERTER" in this case)
CATV cable
Antenna cable
Do not remove
the cord from
these hooks.
the cord from
these hooks.
AC Power
cord
cord
You can
detach the
cord from
this hook
detach the
cord from
this hook
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Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
Cable Box Connections
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals that require a cable box to
view all channels.
encoded signals that require a cable box to
view all channels.
Cable box
1
Connect the coaxial connector from your
cable to the IN on your cable box.
cable to the IN on your cable box.
2
Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on
your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.
your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.
Cable box and cable
For this set up, you can switch between
scrambled channels (through your cable box),
and normal (CATV) channels by pressing
ANT
scrambled channels (through your cable box),
and normal (CATV) channels by pressing
ANT
on your remote control.
Notes
• Your Sony remote control can be
programmed to operate your cable box,
(see page 31).
(see page 31).
• When using PIP, you cannot view the
AUX input in the window picture.
Tip z
Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.
TO CONVERTER
Cable box
VHF/UHF
(Rear of TV)
AUX
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
CATV cable (unscrambled channels)
(signal)
If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and
would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input
you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).
would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input
you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).
Cable box
Cable
OUT
IN
(Rear of TV)
VHF/UHF
If you will be controlling all channel selection
through your cable box, you should consider
using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).
through your cable box, you should consider
using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).
OUT
IN
5
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
AUX
TO
CONVERTER
VHF/UHF
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
LINE
OUT
OUT
IN
Coaxial cable
(Rear of TV)
Cable/
antenna
VCR
3
1
2
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
VCR Connections
Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system with a VCR
system with a VCR
1
Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
2
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
3
Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on
your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.
your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.
Tip z
If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the
single white audio output to the left input on your TV.
single white audio output to the left input on your TV.
Connecting a VCR and TV with a
cable box
cable box
1
Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to
IN on your cable box .
IN on your cable box .
2
Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on
your cable box to IN on your VCR.
your cable box to IN on your VCR.
3
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied)
from the OUT jack on your VCR to
VHF/UHF on your TV.
from the OUT jack on your VCR to
VHF/UHF on your TV.
4
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and
VIDEO IN on your TV.
VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and
VIDEO IN on your TV.
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
AUX
TO
CONVERTER
VHF/UHF
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
LINE
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
(Rear of TV)
Cable box
4
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
VCR
Cable
Coaxial cable
2
1
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.
instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO
does not provide sound, your audio
connectors must still be connected.
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Connecting two VCRs for tape editing
MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a
second VCR to record a program being played
by the primary VCR or to perform tape
editing and dubbing.
second VCR to record a program being played
by the primary VCR or to perform tape
editing and dubbing.
1
Connect the VCR intended for playback
using the connection instructions on
page 5 of this manual.
using the connection instructions on
page 5 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.
and VIDEO IN on your VCR intended for
recording to MONITOR AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your TV.
Note
You cannot record signals from equipment
connected to the Y, P
You cannot record signals from equipment
connected to the Y, P
B
, P
R
input.
Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
IN
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
LINE
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
LINE
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
VCR (for playback)
VCR (for recording)
(Rear of TV)
1
2
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
To perform tape editing; set the
TV to the video input intended for
playback by pressing TV/VIDEO.
TV to the video input intended for
playback by pressing TV/VIDEO.
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Satellite Receiver Connections
Connecting a satellite receiver
1
Connect the cable from your satellite
antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.
antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.
2
Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.
cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV.
3
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to
AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to
AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Connecting a satellite receiver and
a VCR
a VCR
1
Connect the cable from your satellite
antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.
antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.
2
Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
3
Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT
on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.
on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV.
4
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to
AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR.
and VIDEO OUT on your 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.
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
AUX
TO
CONVERTER
VHF/UHF
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
VHF/UHF
S VIDEO
OUT
IN
LINE OUT
LINE IN
VHF/UHF
OUT
IN
LINE OUT
1
2
3
4
5
(Rear of TV)
Satellite receiver
VCR
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
AUX
TO
CONVERTER
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
OUT
IN
LINE OUT
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
Satellite receiver
(Rear of TV)
Satellite
antenna
cable
antenna
cable
1
3
2
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
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.
instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does
not provide sound, your audio connectors
must still be connected.
Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow
you to view from the satellite receiver or VCR.
you to view from the satellite receiver or VCR.
8
DVD Player Connections
Connecting a DVD Player
1
Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO
OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on
your TV.
OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on
your TV.
2
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO
on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV.
on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV.
Connecting a DVD Player with
component video output connectors
component video output connectors
Except KV-27FV15
This connection option offers the highest
quality DVD picture.
This connection option offers the highest
quality DVD picture.
1
Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO R
and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD player
to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel
at the rear of your TV.
and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD player
to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel
at the rear of your TV.
2
Using three VIDEO connectors, connect
Y, P
Y, P
B
, and P
R
on the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT on your DVD player to Y, P
B
, and P
R
on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your
TV.
TV.
Note
Some DVD player terminals may be labeled Y,
C
C
B
, and C
R
, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so, connect
them by matching the colors.
Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
S-LINK
DIGITAL OUT
R–AUDIO 1–L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
VIDEO IN
R-Y
Y
B-Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DVD
(Rear of TV)
Video connectors
1
2
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-L (white)
1
3
4
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
VIDEO IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
S VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
(Rear of DVD player)
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-L (white)
(Rear of TV)
S VIDEO cable
9
Connecting an A/V receiver
1
Using A/V cables, connect TV OUT on
your TV to TV IN on your A/V receiver.
your TV to TV IN on your A/V receiver.
2
Using A/V cables, connect A/V OUT on
your receiver to VIDEO IN on your TV.
your receiver to VIDEO IN on your TV.
Note
If you will be connecting your A/V receiver to
external speakers, you do not need to connect
AUDIO OUT on your A/V receiver to
AUDIO IN on your TV.
external speakers, you do not need to connect
AUDIO OUT on your A/V receiver to
AUDIO IN on your TV.
Tip z
You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your TV's
input to the A/V receiver (VIDEO 1). (see “CHANNEL
SET UP” on page 26)
input to the A/V receiver (VIDEO 1). (see “CHANNEL
SET UP” on page 26)
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
TV
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
IN
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
A/V outputs
2
1
A/V inputs
A/V receiver
(Rear of TV)
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
Additional Connections
Connecting an audio system
For an enhanced sound, connect your audio
system to your TV.
system to your TV.
1
Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO
OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line
inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on your
stereo.
OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line
inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on your
stereo.
2
Set your stereo to the chosen Line input
and use the AUDIO menu to set your
audio output, (see page 20).
and use the AUDIO menu to set your
audio output, (see page 20).
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
IN
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
HRD
Line
input
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
(Rear of TV)
1
2
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Connecting a camcorder
This connection is convenient for viewing a
picture directly from your camcorder.
picture directly from your camcorder.
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
Tip z
If you are connecting a monaural camcorder, connect
only the single white audio output to the left input on
your TV.
only the single white audio output to the left input on
your TV.
VIDEO 2 INPUT
VIDEO L
(MONO)
-AUDIO-R
S VIDEO
A/V output
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
If you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder,
you can use an S Video cable for optimum
picture quality.
you can use an S Video cable for optimum
picture quality.
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OUT
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
IN
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
S-LINK
Connecting S-Link to a VCR
KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only
S-Link automatically powers on the TV and
switches to the correct video input when a
tape is inserted in the VCR.
S-Link automatically powers on the TV and
switches to the correct video input when a
tape is inserted in the VCR.
1
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO
and VIDEO IN on your TV.
2
Using an S-Link connector (mono mini
plug), connect S-LINK on your VCR to
S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in the same
VIDEO IN column on your TV.
plug), connect S-LINK on your VCR to
S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in the same
VIDEO IN column on your TV.
Connecting S-Link to a satellite
receiver
receiver
KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only
When you power on the satellite receiver ,
S-Link automatically powers on the TV and
switches to the correct video input.
When you power on the satellite receiver ,
S-Link automatically powers on the TV and
switches to the correct video input.
1
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.
2
Using an S-Link connector (mono mini
plug), connect S-LINK on your satellite
receiver to S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in
the same VIDEO IN column on your TV.
plug), connect S-LINK on your satellite
receiver to S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in
the same VIDEO IN column on your TV.
Note
The S-Link feature will override the “SKIP”
VIDEO LABEL input, (see page 22).
The S-Link feature will override the “SKIP”
VIDEO LABEL input, (see page 22).
2
1
(Rear of TV)
VCR
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
VHF/UHF
OUT
IN
LINE
OUT
OUT
SATELLITE IN
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
IN
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
S-LINK
2
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
1
(Rear of TV)
Satellite receiver
The S-Link connector must be in the same
VIDEO-IN column as the connected A/V cables.
VIDEO-IN column as the connected A/V cables.
12
Inserting batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
matching the + and – on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
Notes
• Remove the batteries to avoid damage
• 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.
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.
placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater,
or where the humidity is high.
• Your remote control can be programmed to
operate most video equipment, (see page 29).
Using the remote control
move & select buttons
move & select buttons
The supplied remote control has "arrow"
buttons (V, v, B, b) which allow for
movement of the on-screen (z) cursor.
Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the
cursor to move in the corresponding direction.
Pressing the center button (
buttons (V, v, B, b) which allow for
movement of the on-screen (z) cursor.
Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the
cursor to move in the corresponding direction.
Pressing the center button (
) will select the
item.
Front panel menu control
The front panel menu controls allow access to
the on-screen menus without the use of a
remote control. Pressing the MENU button
will bring up the on-screen menus. The arrow
buttons, (V,v) move the on-screen cursor in
the menus and the (
the on-screen menus without the use of a
remote control. Pressing the MENU button
will bring up the on-screen menus. The arrow
buttons, (V,v) move the on-screen cursor in
the menus and the (
) button selects the
menu item.
Select
Basic Set Up
Move
0
CH
VOL
CODE SET
RESET
MENU
GUIDE
TV/SAT
MENU
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Setting up the TV automatically
After you have finished connecting your TV,
you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set
up your channels.
you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set
up your channels.
The AUTO PROGRAM feature does not apply for
installations that use a cable box for all channel
selection.
installations that use a cable box for all channel
selection.
Tips z
• Perform this function during the day, with the
antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure
that all available channels will be broadcasting and
receivable.
that all available channels will be broadcasting and
receivable.
• If your cable or antenna is connected to AUX,
press ANT until AUX appears next to the channel
number.
number.
Using Your New TV
Using the buttons on the top of the TV:
1
Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The initial setup screen appears.
The initial setup screen appears.
First please connect
cable/antenna
EXIT:
AUTO PROGRAM:
[ CH – ]
[ CH + ]
2
Press CH + to run AUTO PROGRAM or
press CH – to exit.
press CH – to exit.
AUTO PROGRAM
Tip z
To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on.
Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote
control, press the POWER button on your TV. The TV
will turn itself off, then back on.
Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote
control, press the POWER button on your TV. The TV
will turn itself off, then back on.
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Using Special Sony Features
Using the CONTROL S feature
CONTROL S allows you to control your TV
and other Sony equipment with one remote
control.
and other Sony equipment with one remote
control.
Using the supplied CONTROL S cable,
connect CONTROL S IN on your Sony
equipment, (e.g. VCR) to CONTROL S OUT
on your TV.
connect CONTROL S IN on your Sony
equipment, (e.g. VCR) to CONTROL S OUT
on your TV.
Tip z
You can also program your remote control to operate
other equipment, (see page 34).
other equipment, (see page 34).
Using the Vertical Compression
feature
feature
These models use a feature called “vertical
compression” to achieve maximum picture
quality on widescreen sources, including
selected DVDs. This feature compresses the
height of each line for a higher resolution of
the picture.
compression” to achieve maximum picture
quality on widescreen sources, including
selected DVDs. This feature compresses the
height of each line for a higher resolution of
the picture.
To enjoy this feature, set your Sony DVD
player to 16:9 mode. The widescreen source
will be automatically detected and displayed
with maximum picture quality.
player to 16:9 mode. The widescreen source
will be automatically detected and displayed
with maximum picture quality.
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
1
3
4
OUT
MONITOR AUDIO
(VAR/FIX)
IN
TV
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
(MONO)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
CONTROL S
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KV
-29FV15A/34FV15A/38FX250A
-29FV15A/34FV15A/38FX250A
14
Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off.
Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control, (see
pages 29-31 for instructions on programming your remote control).
pages 29-31 for instructions on programming your remote control).
Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel will
change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection.
change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection.
Cycles through the VIDEO MODE settings: VIVID, SPORTS, MOVIE, STANDARD
.
Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the 0-9 keys.
Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore sound.
Turns the TV off in approximately 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until
SLEEP OFF appears.
SLEEP OFF appears.
Press to return to factory settings while in the on-screen menus.
Watching the TV
The following chart explains more advanced buttons
on your remote control.
on your remote control.
Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations
VTR/DVD
POWER
SAT/CABLE
TV
VTR/DVD
TV
SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
0
9
-
JUMP
MUTING
SLEEP
REFER TO THE
ILLUSTRATION OF THE
REMOTE CONTROL ON THE
INSIDE FRONT COVER OF
THIS MANUAL AS YOU
REVIEW THIS CHART
ILLUSTRATION OF THE
REMOTE CONTROL ON THE
INSIDE FRONT COVER OF
THIS MANUAL AS YOU
REVIEW THIS CHART
PICTURE
MODE
RESET
Using Your New TV (continued)
15
SYSTEM OFF
Press once to display current time (if set) and channel number.
Press again to activate current CAPTION VISION setting.
To cancel, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears.
Press again to activate current CAPTION VISION setting.
To cancel, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears.
Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs:
TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4
TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4
Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.
Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input.
Your VCR power will remain on.
Your VCR power will remain on.
Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Program), MONO (see page 20).
Audio Program), MONO (see page 20).
Powers off all Sony equipment at once.
This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.
This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.
Cycles through the available audio settings.
Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
ANT
+
TV/VTR
MTS/SAP
TV/SAT
(AUX input)
16
Displays the window picture. Press again to decrease the size. To cancel, press
until the window picture turns off.
until the window picture turns off.
Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4
Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture.
A will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound.
A will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound.
Changes the channel in the window picture.
Moves the location of the window picture.
Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture.
Switches the position of the main picture with the window picture.
Use the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations
Using Picture-in-Picture – PIP
KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only
These models are equipped with dual tuners.
This means that PIP is “ready to use”.
These models are equipped with dual tuners.
This means that PIP is “ready to use”.
Notes
• You must press TV (FUNCTION) before
you can control PIP with the yellow labeled
buttons.
buttons.
• The AUX input cannot be viewed in the
window picture.
PIP
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO
+
TV/VTR
-
CH
POSITION
REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION
OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON
THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF
THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW
THIS CHART
OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON
THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF
THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW
THIS CHART
Main
picture
picture
Indicates which channel is
currently receiving sound
currently receiving sound
Channel number
of the main
picture
of the main
picture
Channel number
of the window
picture
of the window
picture
Window
picture
picture
FREEZE
SWAP
Using Your New TV (continued)
17
Learning menu selection
Use the MENU button to access a menu and
use the arrow buttons (V or v) to alter settings.
Use the following example, in which we
activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify
settings.
use the arrow buttons (V or v) to alter settings.
Use the following example, in which we
activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify
settings.
1
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears.
MENU
VIDEO
MODE : VIVID
PICTURE
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
TRINITONE: HIGH
COLOR CORRECT: OFF
COLOR CORRECT: OFF
MENU
B
2
Press V or v to highlight the desired menu
(in this case SET UP
(in this case SET UP
), and press
to
select it.
SET UP
CHANNEL SET UP
CAPTION VISION: CC1
PARENTAL CONTROL
VIDEO LABEL
TILT CORRECTION
MENU
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DEMO
B
3
Press V or v to move to the desired option
and press
and press
.
SET UP
CHANNEL SET UP
CAPTION VISION: CC1
PARENTAL CONTROL
VIDEO LABEL
TILT CORRECTION
MENU
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DEMO
B
4
Press V or v to move to the desired feature
and press
and press
.
Options for your selection will be
highlighted.
highlighted.
CHANNEL SET UP
CABLE:
OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
MENU
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
FAVORITE CHANNEL
5
Press V or v to make your selection and
press
press
.
CHANNEL SET UP
CABLE: ON
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
CHANNEL FIX: OFF
AUTO PROGRAM
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD
CHANNEL CAPTION
MENU
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
FAVORITE CHANNEL
When you are finished making changes to the
selected menu, choose MENU to return to
the main menu.
selected menu, choose MENU to return to
the main menu.
SET UP
CHANNEL SET UP
CAPTION VISION: CC1
PARENTAL CONTROL
VIDEO LABEL
TILT CORRECTION
MENU
Move
Exit
MENU
Select
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DEMO
B
Tip z
Pressing MENU on the remote control will allow you to
exit from the menus at any time.
exit from the menus at any time.
Using Your Menus
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