Sony KV-36FV300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 FD Trinil:ron Operating Instructions 2 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION NOTIFICATION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ABRIR the limits...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch For your protection, please read these instructions dangerous voltage points or short out parts completely, keep this manual for future reference.
Page 4 Lightning Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. For added protection for this television receiver during lightning storm, or when it is left unattended unused for long periods of time, unplug it from...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA _ Features ................. About this Manual .......................... Batteries for the Remote Control ....................Front Panel Menu Controls ......................Using the Remote Controls ......................Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ..........................Basic Connections ......................... Cable Box Connections ........................
Page 6: Introducing The Fd Trinitron Wega
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA ®. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Some of the features you will enjoy include:...
Page 7: About This Manual
About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once you're connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.
Page 8: Using The Remote Controls
"Programming the Remote VCR/DVD SATiC_ Control" on page 49..................VCR/DVD 8AT/CABLE [_,_ have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program "WNCR FREEZE SWAP the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control"...
Page 9 Button Description POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49. FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE) that you want...
Page 10 Model RM-Y182 For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 models Outside Panel Button Description MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press restore the sound. SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control"...
Page 11 Button Description POWER Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49. FUNCTION Press to select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/ buttons CABLE) that you want to operate...
Page 12 Inside Panel Button Description TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have FOWER a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.
Page 13: Tv Rear Panel
Corm Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. TV Rear Panel VIDEO ..v2,oo7 IUIE 9© ... Jack Description _[AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels...
Page 14 Jack Description [] AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO Connects to the AUDIO and VIDEO output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack.
Page 15: Basic Connections
lasic Connections TV with Indoor or Outdoor Antenna, or CATV Cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: VHF only 75-ohm (Rear of TV) coaxial cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Cable 300-ohm twin (Rear of TV) VHF only lead cable VHF/UHF...
Page 16: Cable Box Connections
Cable io× Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP.
Page 17 Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal change channels...
Page 18: Connecting Additional Equipment
Cennecting Additional Equipment Connecting a TV and VCR Rear of TV _l_?J Video(ellow) [_l°uT _uo.o. _o.o.v.oEo ___iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Audio _/(white) From .... Audio R (red) cable/antenna Optional connection Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR.
Page 19 Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving scrambled...
Page 20 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/ VIDEO IN on your TV. tton Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing You can connect two VCRs together to edit video tapes.
Page 21 Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV From cable/ antenna Satellite Receiver AUDIO 18A'r ErrOr 8A'r ELLITE VHF/UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Satellite I OUTL_ antenna I UNEOUT_ Video (yellow) cable Audio L(white) Audio R (red) Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver.
Page 22 Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Rear of TV Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R(red) ZZZI Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.
Page 23 Connecting a DVD Player Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of TV Rear of DVD Player VIDEO M.._OFExO_T SVIDEO 01 @i ..IFr_R VIDE ©...
Page 24 Connecting a Camcorder Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel 0_, 0 .._.,o_o ...V_%._O_o._.I 0 ¢"0-'- _udio- R (red) Audio L (white) @..._iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii: A/V output Video (yellow)
Page 26: Setting Up The Tv Automatically
sing sic iens Setting Up the TV Automatka[[y After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. When Auto Programming, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. POWER Press to turn on the TV.
Page 27: Quick Start To The Menus
Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see "Using the Menus" on page 33. Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings.
Page 28 Menu Allows you to Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer I and Timer 2. Select closed captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your picture resolution for your DVD (16:9 Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo of the menus.
Page 29: Using Picture In Picture (Pip) With Remote Y181
Qsin I Picture in Picture (PIP} with Remote YI81 The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a small "window" picture. Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture is currently g sound __ Main...
Page 30 PIP Functions buttons For KV-27FV300 model Yellow labeled Description PIP button Press to turn the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to change the window size (1/9, 1/16, Off). TvMoEO Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to the TV (in the PIP window picture).
Page 31: Using Picture In Picture (Pip) With Remote Y182
Qsin I Picture in Picture (PIP} witl Remote YII2 The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a small "window" picture. Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound Main picture channel...
Page 32 PIP Functions buttons For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 model W/SAT Yellow-labeled Description PIP Button Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window AUD,O [] (_ picture. The sound symbol (.b) appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you are hearing sound from the main picture or the PIP window picture.
Page 33: Setups That Affect Your Ability To Use Pip
getups that Affect Your Ability to Use £1£ Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window. 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...
Page 34: Using Wireless
Using Wireless HeadDhones Installing the Battery 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 with an alkaline battery...
Page 35 Using the Headphones Press_). (The_ iconand channel n umberdisplay.) Place the headphones securely onto your head. Power indicator Volume control To listen to sound only from wireless headphones Turn down the TV speaker level, or press MUTING on the remote control. To turn off headphones Put down the headphones and press (_.
Page 36 Listening to Sound from Main and PIP Window Pictures To use your headphones to listen to the sound from the main or window picture (when using PIP), select the audio source. If PIP is not displayed, press (_) to display a PIP window. Press Q_.
Page 38: How To Access Menus With Remote Control Y182
This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Depending on the model of television that you have purchased, your remote control will have either a joystick (RM-Y182), or directional buttons (4 '_ <_ _>) and a (_) button (RM-Y181).
Page 39: Using The Video Menu
Qsing the Videe Mode Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following Customized options, then press (_) to select it. picture viewing Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.
Page 40: Using The Audio Menu
Using the Audio Treble Press the joystick left to decrease higher pitched sound. Press the joystick right to increase higher pitched sound. Bass Press the joystick left to decrease lower pitched sound. Press the joystick right to increase lower pitched sound.
Page 41 Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following Multi-Channel options, then press (_) to select it. TV Sound Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Stereo: Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.
Page 42: Using The Channel Setup Menu
Using the Channel Setup Favorite Press @ to open the Favorite Channels menu: Channels Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select the position (1-8) where Quick access you want to set a favorite channel, then press @. to favorite Use the joystick to scroll through the channels...
Page 43 Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels Skip/Add add new ones. Press C) to open Channel Skip/Add menu: Use the joystick to scroll up and down to select the position of the desired channel,...
Page 44: Using The Parent Menu
Qsin I the Parent _ Menu The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu In Parent menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parent menu.
Page 45 Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Use the joystick to highlight Parental Lock, press @. If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection:...
Page 46 Information for Parents Toview a program that exceedsthe TV rating Press E_R, then use the (_)-(_ buttons to enter your password. Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV's rating limit.
Page 47 For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page page 44.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
Page 48 Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Block Blocks all unrated programs...
Page 49 For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming...
Page 50: Using The Timer Menu
Usingthe Timer Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Use the joystick to scroll up or down to enter the correct day and time, then press @. Press @ to return Timer menu or press _u to exit the menu. Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, Timer 1 and...
Page 51: Using The Setup Menu
Using the SetuD Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are Vision broadcast with closed captioning). Closed- Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following Captioning options, then press @ to select it. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue...
Page 52: Using The Basic Menu
Using the Bask Menu Picture Use joystick left to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Use joystick right to increase picture contrast. Caption In the Basic menu, Caption Vision options are Off and the last captioning Vision option selected (CC1-4, Text 1-4, or Info). Closed- Captioning Effect...
Page 54 Remete Centre[ can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. CODE SET Press Press _D or _C:_,E (FUNCTION). Use the (_)-(g) buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.
Page 55 338, 327 Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337 (M.Ward) SV2000 Zenith Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Cable box codes Satellite receiver codes Sony Sony General Electric Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Hitachi Jerrold/G. 201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218...
Page 56: Other Information
Other Information ii i ii i1iili i!iiiiii iili!iililiiiiiiiiii_,!.,_iI! i 0perating a v CR Press VCRaJVD Power on the VCR (_)_(_) Select channels directly Change channels Play video tape • Stop or _ Search forward or backward Pause • and _ Record TWCR Change...
Page 57 If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony Dealer. Problem Possible Solutions Reset the TV to Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the...
Page 58 Problem Possible Solutions Cable stations Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu don't seem to work (page 37). Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently the memory (page 21). Remote control Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.
Page 59 TV and timer LED flashes If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Page 60 For all models (except as noted) Picture tube Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FV300) Remote Control RM-Y182 (1) (KV-32FV300 and KV-36FV300) Wireless Headphones (1) (KV-32FV300 and KV-36FV300) SU-36HV1 for KV-36FV300 KV-27FV300 Screen size Actual screen size: 736,6 mrn (29 inches) measured...
Page 62 16:9 Enhanced Favorite Channels Audio Out 36 Auto Program 21, 33 Hue 34 Auto SAP 36 Language Balance 35 Bass 35 Menus Batteries Audio 35 Inserting in remote 2 Basic 47 Inserting in wireless headphones Channel Setup 37 Brightness Parent 39 Setup 46 Cable 37 Timer 45...
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Treble 35 Troubleshooting Setting the Rating 40 TV Features TV Front Panel 2 Sharpness TV Rear Panel 8 SLEEP RM-181 5 RM-Y182 5 V-Chip (see Parental Control) Speaker Video Label 46 Specifications Steady Sound Wireless Headphones Batteries 29 Tilt Correction PIP 31 Timer i and Timer 2 45...

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