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KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420
Operating Instructions
©2004 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A.
4-102-732-21(1)
Pantone 279C
TV.MANUAL 04_revised
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV
to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your
TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching
the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your
warranty because they are the result of misuse.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note on Cleaning the TV
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.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable
companies for the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or
program owner.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❑Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
❑Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❑Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
❑Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Installing
❑To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation
openings.
❑Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
❑The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with
hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.
Doing so could cause damage to the TV.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined
that this product or product models meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this
instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Trademark Information
WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE
Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE
symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
This TV incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Cap-
tion Vision, and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation. ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and
keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and
instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.
WARNING
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions
should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
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.
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:
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug
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 should still fail 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.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not to be
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.
Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy
storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or
cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the
weather to improve.
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.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects,
on top of the set. The object may fall from the set,
causing injury.
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.
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,
particularly when being turned on or off.
Installation
Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is
heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can result from
trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady
handling. Install the set on a stable, level surface.
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.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, 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. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 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.
Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to
move the set.
Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the
set. The set may fall, causing serious injury.
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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.
❑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.
❑Never place the set in a confined space, such
as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
❑Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat register, or where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.
Power Cord Protection
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.
Antennas
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.
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.
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 provide
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.
Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
❑When the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
❑If liquid has been spilled into
the set or objects have fallen into the
product.
❑If the set has been exposed to rain or
water.
❑If the set has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet
has been damaged.
❑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.
❑When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it
indicates a need for service.
Servicing
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.
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.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
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.
Ground clamp
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
Grounding conductors
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode
NEC: National Electrical Code
Electric service
(NEC Section 810-20)
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
equipment (NEC Section 810-21)
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Contents
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview .......................................................................................................7
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 7
Package Contents..............................................................................7
Features ............................................................................................7
Setting Up the TV
Overview .......................................................................................................9
About the AC Power Cord................................................................. 9
TV Controls and Connectors.......................................................................10
Front Panel .....................................................................................10
Rear Panel .......................................................................................11
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna.................................12
Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Only..................................................12
Connecting Optional Equipment ...............................................................14
Making Video Connections..............................................................15
About Using S VIDEO ......................................................................15
VCR and Cable ................................................................................16
VCR and Cable Box .........................................................................18
Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..............................................................20
Satellite Receiver..............................................................................21
Satellite Receiver and VCR ...............................................................22
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors...............................24
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors .............................26
DVI-Equipped Device .......................................................................27
HDMI-Equipped Device ....................................................................28
Camcorder ......................................................................................29
Audio Receiver ................................................................................30
Using the CONTROL S Feature ...................................................................31
Setting Up the Channel List .......................................................................32
Using Auto Program ........................................................................32
Using the Remote Control
Overview .....................................................................................................33
Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................33
Button Descriptions ....................................................................................34
Programming the Remote Control ............................................................37
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Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP
Using the Features
Overview .....................................................................................................39
Watching TV ................................................................................................39
Using Screen Mode .....................................................................................40
Models KV-30/34HS420 Only ..........................................................40
Models KV-27/32/36HS420 Only .....................................................41
Using Favorite Channels .............................................................................42
Creating a List of Favorite Channels .................................................42
Displaying a List of Favorite Channels ..............................................42
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control...........................43
All Equipment..................................................................................43
Operating a VCR .............................................................................43
Operating a Satellite Receiver ..........................................................43
Operating a Cable Box.....................................................................44
Operating a DVD Player ...................................................................44
Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit .........................................44
Using the Menus
Overview .....................................................................................................45
Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................45
Using the Video Menu ................................................................................46
Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................48
Using the Screen Menu .............................................................................50
Using the Channel Menu ............................................................................52
Using the Parent Menu...............................................................................54
Using the Parent Menu ....................................................................54
US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ..................................55
Viewing Blocked Programs ..............................................................55
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ........................56
Viewing Blocked Programs ..............................................................56
Using the Timer Menu ..............................................................................57
Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................58
Other Information
Overview .....................................................................................................61
Glossary .......................................................................................................62
Contacting Sony ..........................................................................................63
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................63
Remote Control ...............................................................................63
Channels .........................................................................................64
Video ..............................................................................................64
Audio ..............................................................................................65
General ...........................................................................................65
Specifications ..............................................................................................66
Optional Accessories........................................................................67
Index ............................................................................................................69
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview
This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is
shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV.
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 will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost
immediately. The first thing you will probably 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.
Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a
remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items are all you
need to set up and use the TV.
Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:
❑DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike
conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature
replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the HD equivalent,
while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This
results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD,
satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to
select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output.
❑Screen Mode: Enables you to resize the picture, depending on
the signal source.
❑16:9 Enhancement : Vertical Compression
technology that maximizes picture resolution when playing
“anamorphic” or “enhanced for widescreen” sources, including
many DVDs.
KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
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❑Favorite Channels: Allows you to set up and select from eight of
your favorite channels.
❑ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture
definition by enhancing vertical lines.
❑Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent
output between programs and commercials.
❑Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD
(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.
❑CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides
optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally
shot in 24 frames-per-second format).
❑HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth
frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information
to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD
sources.
❑Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block
unsuitable programming from younger viewers.
❑HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV
and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-
top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital
audio.
Introducing
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Setting Up the TV
Overview
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
About the AC
Power Cord
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use
caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the
plug upward to remove it from the hook. Once removed, the AC
power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location.
Topic Page(s)
TV Controls and Connectors 10-11
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12
Connecting Optional Equipment
VCR and Cable
VCR and Cable Box
Two VCRs for Tape Editing
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver and VCR
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors
DVI-Equipped Device
HDMI-Equipped Device
Camcorder
Audio Receiver
16
18
20
21
22
24
26
27
28
29
30
Using the CONTROL S Feature 31
Setting Up the Channel List 32
✍Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other
connections.
You can detach
the cord from
this hook
AC power cord
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TV Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
Item Description
1S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 INPUT
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video
equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite
video (2).
2VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
VIDEO 2 INPUT
Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other
video equipment.
3MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see
“Using the Menus” on page 45.
4V v B b Press V v B b to move the on-screen cursor.
5Press to select the on-screen highlighted item.
6TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s
video inputs.
7-VOLUME + Press to adjust the volume.
8-CHANNEL+ Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and
hold down either CHANNEL button.
9STAND BY/
TIMER LED
Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.
If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see
“Contacting Sony” on page 63).
When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED
will remain lit even if the TV is turned off.
0Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.
qa POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
S VIDEO
VOLUME
STAND BY
TIMER
POWER
VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R
VIDEO 2 INPUT
CHANNEL
TV/VIDEO
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Rear Panel
2
3
4 5
7
8
6
1
Jack Description
1VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
2S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either VHF/UHF (1) or
composite video (3) connections.
3VIDEO IN 1/3/4
VIDEO/L(MONO)
-AUDIO-R
Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video
component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front
panel of the TV. This video connection provides better picture quality than the
VHF/UHF (1) connection.
4MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR. When two VCRs are
connected, you can use the TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available
with 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5-7).
5AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)
L (MONO)/R
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment.
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
6CONTROL S
IN/OUT
Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony
infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.
7HDMI
(VIDEO 7 IN)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-
digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped
audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
8HD/DVD IN 5/6
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, PB, PR)
and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides the best picture quality (better
than 1, 2, or 3).
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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna
The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on
how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If you are connecting a VCR
❑See the connections described on pages 16 and 18.
Cable, Cable Box,
or Antenna Only
The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in
your home, as described below.
75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)
Cable Type Connect As Shown
VHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF or
Cable
300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)
Cable Type Connect As Shown
VHF Only or
UHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF
75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)
Cable Type Connect As Shown
VHF and UHF
TV
75-ohm
VHF/UHF
coaxial
cable
TV
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna connector
VHF/UHF
(not supplied)
75-o
h
m
VHF/UHF
coaxial cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
U/V mixer
(not supplied)
TV
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Notes on Using a Cable Box Connection
To Do This ... Do This ...
Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)
and then use the cable box to switch channels.
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the cable box
Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on
pages 37-38.
Activate the remote control to
operate the cable box
Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
Prevent the accidental
switching of TV channels
When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix
feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel
Menu” on page 52.
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional
equipment:
If You Are Connecting See Page
VCR and Cable 16
VCR and Cable Box 18
Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20
Satellite Receiver 21
Satellite Receiver and VCR 22
DVD Player with Component Video
Connectors
24
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors
26
DVI-Equipped Device 27
HDMI-Equipped Device 28
Camcorder 29
Audio Receiver 30
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Making Video
Connections
Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting
your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that
provide the best video performance, as described below.
About Using
SVIDEO
If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO
jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for
improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable).
Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need
to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
Example of an S VIDEO Connection
Best Video Performance
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Component video
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial
Good Video Performance
Audio cable
S VIDEO
cable
TV
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Equipment with S VIDEO
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VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if:
❑Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.
To connect the VCR and cable
1Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
2Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack
to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
4Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 32.
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
CATV cable
Coaxial cable
A/V cable
TV
VCR
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the VCR
Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control VCR functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a VCR” on page 43.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
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VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if:
❑Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium
channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not
scramble all channels.
With this connection you can:
❑Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through
the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for
your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control”
on page 37.)
❑Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly
into the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (The TV’s tuner provides a better
signal than the cable box.)
❑Record channels coming through the cable box and channels
coming directly into the TV.
To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:
❑A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can
purchase at your local electronics store.
❑Three coaxial cables.
❑Two A/V or S VIDEO cables with audio cables.
To connect the VCR and cable box
1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output
jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to
the cable box’s input jack.
4Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the
VCR’s RF input jack.
5Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to
the TV’s A/V input jacks.
6Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
7Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 32.
✍DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable
box, you will need a special bi-directional splitter that is designed
to work with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for
details.
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
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Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch cable (unscrambled)
channels
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (UHF/VHF in the
illustration).
Watch cable box (scrambled)
channels
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the
illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.
Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration). Use the VCR to change channels.
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the cable box or
VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the cable
box or VCR
For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press VCR/DVD
FUNCTION.
Control specific cable box and
VCR functions with the TV
remote control
See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 44 and “Operating a VCR” on page 43.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
CATV
Coaxial
cable
A/V cable
cable
Splitter
(not supplied)
Coaxial
cable
TV
Cable box
VCR
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
If you are connecting a
digital cable box, you will
need a special
bi-directional splitter
designed to work with
your cable box.
A/V cable
Coaxial
cable
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Two VCRs for Tape
Editing
Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By
connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is
being recorded.
To connect two VCRs for tape editing
1Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
2Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input
jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
Notes on Using This Connection
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
To Do This ... Do This ...
View (monitor) what is being
recorded
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration above).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the VCR(s)
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the VCR(s)
Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control VCR functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a VCR” on page 43.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
A/V cable A/V cable
TV
Playback VCR
Recording VCR
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver
1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
satellite input jack.
2Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
3Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the satellite
receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
4Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF
output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
5Run the satellite receiver’s setup program (see the satellite
receiver’s manual for details).
Notes on Using This Connection
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input
(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).
Set up the TV remote control to operate the
satellite receiver
If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program
the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control”
on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote control to operate
the satellite receiver
Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
Control satellite receiver functions with the
TV remote control
See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 43.
Label video inputs to easily identify
equipment connected to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-
59.
Satellite antenna
cable
A/V cable
CATV cable
TV
Satellite receiver
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Coaxial
cable
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Satellite Receiver
and VCR
To connect a satellite receiver and VCR
1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output
jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to
the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
4Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
satellite input jack.
5Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF
output jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
6Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
7Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
8Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 32.
Notes on Using This Connection
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 3 in
the illustration).
Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the satellite
receiver or VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the
remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the satellite
receiver or VCR
For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press
VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control satellite receiver and
VCR functions with the TV
remote control
See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 43 and “Operating a VCR” on
page 43.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
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7
A/V cable
Coaxial
cable
cable
Satellite antenna
cable
CATV
A/V cable
TV
VCR
Satellite receiver
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Coaxial
cable
Coaxial
cable
Splitter
(not supplied)
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DVD Player with
Component
Video Connectors
For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.
To connect a DVD player with component video connectors
1Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD
player’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on
the TV.
2
Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output
jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks.
✍The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y,
CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.
Component video cables
Audio cable
TV
DVD player
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the DVD player
If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the DVD
player
Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control DVD functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 44.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
✍You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB,
PR jacks.
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DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors
Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component
video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.
To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors
1Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output
jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.
2Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack
to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the DVD player
If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the DVD
player
Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control DVD functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 44.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
Audio cable
S VIDEO
cable
TV
DVD player
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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DVI-Equipped
Device
If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital
Video Interface) output, use the following connection.
To connect a device that has DVI OUT:
1Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack
to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
2Use an audio cable to connect the device’s audio output jacks to
the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.
Note on Using This Connection
✍You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics
store.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
TV
HDTV Receiver
HDMI-to-DVI cable
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HDMI-Equipped
Device
If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following
connection.
To connect a device that has HDMI OUT:
1Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the
device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
Note on Using This Connection
✍HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables
are not necessary.) You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics
store.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the HDMI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
TV
HDTV Receiver
HDMI cable
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Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks.
If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s
rear A/V input jacks.
To connect a camcorder
1Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to
the TV’s A/V input jacks.
If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the
TV’s L MONO audio jack.
Note on Using This Connection
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
L(MONO) – AUDIO – R
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 INPUT
To A /V output
TV
Camcorder
A/V cable
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
To Do This ... Do This ...
Watch the camcorder Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the
illustration).
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
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Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio
through your stereo system.
To connect an audio system
1Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the
audio receiver’s line input jacks.
2Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off. Then set
the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on how you want
to control the volume. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu”
on page 48.
3Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver’s line input
to the jack into which you connected the TV.
To line input
Audio cable
TV
Receiver
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white.
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Using the CONTROL S Feature
CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony
equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to
control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S
feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV,
instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be
hidden or out of direct line of sight.
Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.
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Setting Up the Channel List
After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to
set up your channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you
turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up.
Using Auto
Program
To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV
1Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2Press V v to move the highlight to the desired language, then
press to select that language.
3The next screen instructs you to connect your cable/antenna.
Check that you’ve connected your signal source properly.
To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press .
Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels.
When Auto Program is finished, the Tilt Correction screen
appears.
4Press B b to correct any tilt of the picture. You can choose a
correction between +7 and -7.
When finished, press .
5 The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V
v to make a vertical correction to the picture. You can choose a
correction between +5 and -5. When finished, press .
When completed, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
To reset the TV to factory settings
1Press POWER to turn on the TV.
2Hold down RESET on the remote control.
3Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back
on.)
4Release RESET.
To exit the Tilt Correction
and Vertical Correction
screens, press the MENU
button.
z
For more details on using
Auto Program, see page 52.
For more details on using Tilt
Correction and Vertical
Correction, see page 59.
z
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Using the Remote Control
Overview
This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s
remote control.
Inserting Batteries
1Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
2Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e
and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
3Replace the battery cover.
Topic Page
Inserting Batteries 33
Button Descriptions 34
Programming the Remote Control 37
✍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, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the
humidity is high.
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Button Descriptions
8
1
4
qa
qd
qg
qk
ws
6
2
9
qs
q;
qf
qh
qj
ql
wa
w;
3
5
7
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Button Description
1MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound.
2SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function
with older Sony equipment. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.)
3TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit).
Transport
Buttons
m Rewind
N Play
z Record (press together with N)
x Stop
M Fast forward
X Pause
4MTS Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo,
Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Also available in the Audio Menu. For
details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 48.
5SLEEP 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. To cancel press until
Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to display the remaining
time.
6PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard,
Movie, Pro. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options”
on pages 46-47.
7DRC MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes:
Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see
“Selecting Video Options” on pages 46-47.
8JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the
current channel and the last channel that was selected.
9TV/SAT When the remote control is set to operate the satellite receiver, press to switch between
the satellite receiver’s TV and SAT (satellite) inputs.
When the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to step through the
Audio Effect options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 48.
0RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See pages 47, 49, and 57. Also used to
clear Favorite Channels (see page 42).
qa VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume.
qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details,
see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 37.
qd POWER
Buttons
VCR/DVD: Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player.
SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box.
TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.
qf FUNCTION
Buttons
The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the
remote control is operating:
VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player.
SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box.
TV: Press to have the remote control operate the TV.
qg TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the TV’s video inputs.
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qh DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if
set) and other information. Press again to turn Display off.
qj SCREEN MODE Press to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and
Zoom. Also available in the Setup menu (page 60). For details on using Screen Mode,
see page 41.
Press repeatedly to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide
Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Also available in the Screen menu (page 50). For details on
using Screen Mode, see page 40.
qk 0 - 9
ENTER
Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press ENTER to
change channels immediately.
ql GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider.
w; Press Vv B b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item, press .
When no menus are displayed, pressing displays the Favorite Channels screen.
(For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 42.)
wa MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see “Using
the Menus” on page 45.
ws CH +/- Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold
down either CH button.
Button Description
KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
KV-30/34HS420 Only
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Programming the Remote Control
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a
Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the
TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the
remote control.
1Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 38, and find
the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your
equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, use the
number listed first.)
2Press CODE SET.
3Press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button.
4Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code
number.
5Press the ENTER button.
6To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control
at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds
with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using
another code listed for that manufacturer.
Notes ❑If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by
one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
❑If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously
entered at that setting is erased.
❑In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment
with the supplied remote control. In such cases, use the
equipment’s own remote control.
❑Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code
numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be
reprogrammed.
✍The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used
with the remote control.
✍You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo
steps 2 through 5.
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Manufacturer’s Codes
VCRs
Manufacturer Code
Sony 301, 302, 303
Admiral
(M. Ward)
327
Aiwa 338, 344
Audio Dynamic 314, 337
Broksonic 319, 317
Canon 309, 308
Citizen 332
Craig 302, 332
Criterion 315
Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309
Daewoo 341, 312, 309
DBX 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304
Emerson 319, 320, 316,
317, 318, 341
Fisher 330, 335
Funai 338
General Electric 329, 304, 309
Go Video 322, 339, 340
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304, 305,
338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney 309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337
JVC 314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347
Kenwood 314, 336, 332,
337
LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,
335, 338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332
Memorex 309, 335
Minolta 305, 304
Mitsubishi/
MGA
323, 324, 325,
326
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC 314, 336, 337
Olympic 309, 308
Optimus 327
Orion 317
Panasonic 308, 309, 306,
307
Pentax 305, 304
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Laserdisc Players
DVD/VCR Combination Units
Quasar 308, 309, 306
RCA/
PROSCAN
304, 305, 308,
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
Realistic 309, 330, 328,
335, 324, 338
Sansui 314
Samsung 322, 313, 321
Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321,
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
338, 327
SV2000 338
Sylvania 308, 309, 338,
310
Symphonic 338
Tash iro 3 32
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 338,
337
Technics 309, 308
Toshiba 312, 311
Wards 327, 328, 335,
331, 332
Yamaha 314, 330, 336,
337
Zenith 331
Manufacturer Code
Sony 701
Panasonic 704, 710
Pioneer 702
Manufacturer Code
Sony 601
Broksonic 605
JVC 604
Panasonic 609
Samsung 603
To s hi b a 6 02
Manufacturer Code DVD Players
Cable Boxes
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer Code
Sony 751
General Electric 755
Hitachi 758
JVC 756
Magnavox 757
Mitsubishi 761
Oritron 759
Panasonic 753
Philips 757
Pioneer 752
RCA/Proscan 755
Samsung 758
To s hi ba 7 54
Zenith 760
Manufacturer Code
Sony 230
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,
225, 226
Jerrold/G.I./
Motorola
201, 202, 203,
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 211, 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
Tocom 2 16, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Manufacturer Code
Sony 801
Dish Network 810
Echostar 810
General Electric 802
Hitachi 805
Hughes 804
Mitsubishi 809
Panasonic 803
RCA/
PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba 806, 807
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Using the Features
Overview
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
Watching TV
Topic Page
Watching TV 39
Using Screen Mode 40
41
Using Favorite Channels 42
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote
Control
43
KV-30/34HS420 Only
KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
To Do This ... Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the TV
Press TV FUNCTION
Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER
Tune directly to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3
seconds) or
Press CH+/-
Adjust the volume Press VOL +/-
Mute the sound Press MUTING (press again to unmute)
Alternate back and forth
between two channels
Press JUMP
The TV alternates between the current
channel and the last channel tuned.
Display the current channel
number (and other information)
Press DISPLAY once to display the channel
number and current time and channel
label (if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn
Display off.
Switch the TV’s input to the
VCR, DVD player, or other
connected equipment
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through
the video equipment connected to the
TV’s video inputs.
Change video and audio
options, customize the TV’s
setup, set parental controls, and
more
Press MENU to display the Menu. For
details, see “Using the Menus” on
page 45.
For a complete list of all
the functions of the remote
control, see pages 33-38.
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Using Screen Mode
Models
KV-30/34HS420
Only
The Screen Mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in
several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
❑Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following
settings.
When you change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert
to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen menu. To retain the current
Screen Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default
to Off. For details, see page 51.
✍When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not
possible to change Screen Modes because those video formats are already
widescreen.
You can also change the Screen
Mode settings in the Screen menu.
For details, see page 50.
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Example Description
Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the 4:3
picture proportionately; however, only the left and
right edges of the screen are stretched to fill the 16:9
screen. The picture has a normal appearance, as
much as possible.
m
Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.
Black bars are visible at left and right sides to fill the
16:9 screen.
m
Full Mode stretches the entire 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the 16:9 screen. The picture has an
elongated appearance.
m
Zoom Mode enlarges the entire 4:3 picture
proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Useful for
watching Letterbox movies.
Wide Zoom
Normal
Full
Zoom
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Models
KV-27/32/36HS420
Only
The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been
upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable
“black bars” appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using the
Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge these pictures, minimizing the
size of the black bars.
❑Press SCREEN MODE to toggle between Normal and Zoom modes.
You can also change the Screen
Mode in the Setup menu. For
details, see page 60.
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Example Description
Normal displays a 480i signal that has been
upconverted to 720p or 1080i with black bars visible
at left, right, top, and bottom sides.
m
Zoom enlarges the picture, minimizing the size of the
black bars.
Normal
Zoom
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Using Favorite Channels
The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of
up to eight favorite channels that you specify.
Creating a List of
Favorite Channels
1Press MENU to display the Menu.
2Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press .
3Press to select Favorite Channels.
4Press V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-8) and
press .
5Press V or v to highlight a channel you want to assign to the
Favorite Channel number.
6Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.
7To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat steps 4-6.
To clear a Favorite Channel, press V or v to highlight the channel
you want to clear. Press and then press RESET.
8Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Displaying a List
of Favorite
Channels
1During normal viewing (with no menus on screen), press .
The Favorite Channels list appears.
2Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch.
3Press to select the channel you want to watch.
For details on using the
Channel Menu, see page 52.
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Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control
All Equipment
Operating a VCR
Operating a
Satellite Receiver
To Do This ... Do This ...
Switch the TV’s input to the
VCR, DVD player, or other
connected equipment
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through
the video equipment connected to the
TV’s video inputs.
Set up the TV remote control to
operate non-Sony equipment
(and Sony DVD/VCR
combination unit)
You must program the remote control the
first time you use it. See “Programming
the Remote Control” on pages 37 to 38.
To Do This ... Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the VCR
VCR/DVD FUNCTION
Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER
Change channels CH +/- (using tuner)
Adjust tracking CH +/- (during tape playback)
Record N and z simultaneously
Play N
Stop x
Fast forward M
Rewind the tape m
Pause X
Search the picture forward
or backward
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
To Do This ... Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the satellite
receiver
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION
Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER
Select a channel 0-9, ENTER
Change channels CH +/-
Back to previous channel JUMP
Display channel number DISPLAY
Display SAT Guide GUIDE
Display SAT Menu MENU
Move highlight (cursor) V v B b
Select item
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Operating a Cable
Box
Operating a DVD
Player
Operating a
DVD/VCR
Combination Unit
To Do This ... Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the cable box
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION
Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER
Select a channel 0-9, ENTER
Change channels CH +/-
Back to previous channel JUMP
To Do This ... Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the DVD
VCR/DVD FUNCTION
Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER
Play N
Stop x
Pause X
Step through different
tracks of the disc
M to step forward or m to step backward
Step through different
chapters of a video disc
CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward
Select tracks directly 0-9, B b (to move cursor), ENTER
Display the DVD menu MENU
Move highlight (cursor) V v B b
Select item SELECT
To Do This ... Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the DVD/VCR
VCR/DVD FUNCTION
Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER
Switch between the DVD
player and VCR
TV/VCR/DVD
Display the DVD menu MENU
Play N
Stop x
Pause X
Search the picture forward
or backward
M or m during playback
Move highlight (cursor)
and select (DVD)
V v B b
Record (VCR) N and z simultaneously
Change channels (VCR) CH +/- or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner)
Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during tape playback)
When the VCR is not
playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches
between the DVD player and
the VCR’s tuner.
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Using the Menus
Overview
The Menu gives you access to the following features:
Navigating Through Menus
Menu Icon Description Page
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,
select DCR Mode options, and more.
46
Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to
second audio programming (SAP) or customizing
the Effect of the sound on your TV.
48
Allows you to make Screen
Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen’s
vertical center and size.
50
Allows you to set up a Favorite Channels list, run the
Auto Program function, and more.
52
Lets you control the viewing of programs based on
their ratings.
54
Lets you set the clock on your
TV and allows you to program your TV for
scheduled viewing using the Timers.
57
Provides several options for setting up your
channels, labeling your video inputs, and
selecting the language of the on-screen Menus.
58
Press MENU to enter and
exit Menus.
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KV-30/34HS420 Only
Timer functions are included
in the Setup menu.
KV-30/34HS420 Only KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
To Do This ... Press
Display the Menu MENU
Move through the Menus B b
Move through the Menu options V v
Select an option to change
Change an option’s settings V v B b
Select (confirm) changed setting or B
Exit the Menu MENU
Menus include navigation
help text that appears at the
bottom of each screen.
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Using the Video Menu
Selecting Video
Options
The Video Menu includes the following options:
Mode: Vivid
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp.: Cool
ClearEdge VM: High
DRC Mode: CineMotion
To access the Video Menu, follow these steps:
To change settings, press V v B b.
Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select
You can also change the
Mode setting using the
PICTURE MODE button on the
remote control.
You can alter the Video
Menu settings (Picture,
Brightness, Color, etc.) for each
Mode.
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Option Description
Mode
Customized
picture
viewing
Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and
sharpness.
Standard Select for standard picture settings.
Movie Select to display a softer picture.
Pro Select to display a picture with minimum
enhancements.
Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or
decrease picture contrast and soften the color.
Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Color Temp.
White
intensity
adjustment
Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint
(NTSC-Standard).
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To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue,
Sharpness, Color Temp and ClearEdge VM.
❑Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.
ClearEdge VM
Velo ci ty
Modulation
Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean
edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.
DRC Mode
Digital
Reality
Creation
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high
quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).
Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures.
Progressive Recommended for still images and text.
CineMotion Provides an optimized display by
automatically detecting film content and
applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process.
Moving pictures will appear clearer and more
natural-looking.
Option Description
You can also change the
DRC Mode setting using th
DRC MODE button on the remot
control.
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Using the Audio Menu
Selecting Audio
Options
The Audio Menu includes the following options:
To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:
To change settings, press V v B b.
Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select Treble
Bass
Balance
Steady Sound: Off
Effect: Simulated
MTS: Stereo
Speaker: On
Audio Out: Fixed
Option Description
Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume.
Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.
✍The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out)
if the Effect option is set to TruSurround, Simulated, or
WOW. To use Steady Sound, set Effect to Off.
Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs
only).
Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
WOW Provides a dramatic presence with a full, deep
bass sound. When WOW is enabled, BBE is
activated to further enhance the audio
performance.
Off Normal stereo or mono reception.
MTS
Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and
mono programs
Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a
program broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAP 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.)
Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise
during weak stereo broadcasts.)
You can also change the
Effect setting using the
button on the remote control.
BBE is audio technology that
compensates for phase effects in
speakers, giving sound more
impact.
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You can also change the
MTS setting using the MTS
button on the remote control.
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To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance
❑Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu.
Speaker On 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
Easy control of
volume
adjustments
This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set
to Off.
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.
Fixed 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.
Option Description
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Using the Screen Menu
Selecting Screen
Mode Options
The Screen menu includes the following options:
KV-30/34HS420 Only
To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:
To change settings, press V v B b.
Press to confirm the selection.
Press MENU to exit the Menu.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select Screen Mode: Wide Zoom
4:3 Default: Wide Zoom
Vertical Center
Vertical Size
Option Description
Screen Mode
Select a Screen
Mode to use for
4:3 sources.
The Screen Mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal
broadcasts in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect
ratio). For details, see page 40.
Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while
the upper and lower parts of the picture are
condensed to fit the wide screen.
Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal
mode.
Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture
horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.
Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture
horizontally and vertically to an equal
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.
Screen Mode is unavailable when viewing HD (1080i,
720p) sources because those sources are already
widescreen.
✍In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that
require the display of black bands at the top and bottom of your 16:9
screen. For more details, see page 64.
You can also change the
Screen Mode setting using
the SCREEN MODE button on th
remote control.
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4:3 Default
Select the default
Screen Mode to
use for 4:3 sources
Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while
the upper and lower parts of the picture are
condensed to fit the wide screen.
Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal
mode.
Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture
horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.
Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture
horizontally and vertically to an equal
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.
Off Select to continue using the current Screen
Mode setting when the channel or input is
changed.
Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and
down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and
Zoom modes.)
Press V or v and press to choose a correction
between +15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide
Zoom mode).
Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.
(Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)
Press V or v and press to choose a correction
between +7 and -7.
Option Description
If 4:3 Default is set to
anything but Off, the Screen
Mode setting changes only for
the current channel. When you
change channels (or inputs),
Screen Mode is automatically
replaced with the 4:3 Default
setting. To retain the current
Screen Mode setting as channels
and inputs are changed, set 4:3
Default to Off.
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Using the Channel Menu
Selecting Channel
Options
The Channel Menu includes the following options:
To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps:
To change settings, press V v B b.
Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select Favorite Channels
Cable: On
Channel Fix: Off
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
Option Description
Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For
details, see “Displaying a List of Favorite Channels” on
page 42.
Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels
with a CATV cable.
Off Select if you are using an antenna.
✍You should run Auto Program after changing this
option.
Channel Fix
Useful when you
have a cable box
or satellite
receiver
connected
Off Turns off Channel Fix.
2–6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6 and
use the cable box or satellite receiver to
change channels. Select one of these
settings if you connected the equipment to
the VHF/UHF jack.
Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the
equipment to the A/V input jacks.
Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all
receivable channels.
Channel
Skip/Add
Allows you to customize the channel list that appears
when you use the CH+/- buttons.
1Press V or v to scroll through the channels until you
find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press
to select it.
2Press V or v to toggle between Add or Skip. Then press
to select.
3To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4Press B to return to the Channel Setup Menu, or
press MENU to exit the Menus.
Channels that you set to
be skipped can be accessed
only with the 0-9 buttons.
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Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to
channel numbers. You can label up to 20 channels.
1Highlight Channel and press .
2Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers (1-
125). Then press to select the channel number
that you want to assign a label.
3Highlight Label and press .
4Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z,
0-9, etc). Then press to select the highlighted
character.
Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label.
5To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.
6Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press
MENU to exit the Menus.
Option Description
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Using the Parent Menu
Selecting Parent
Menu Options
The Parent Menu includes the following options:
The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their
content and rating levels.
To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps:
Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.
If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by
entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.)
To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select
✍You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If you lose your
password, see “Lost password” on page 65.
Password:
_ _ _ _
Press + to enter
password
If you are not familiar with
the Parental Guideline rating
system, you should select Child,
Youth, or Young Adult to help
simplify the rating selection. To
set more specific ratings, select
Custom.
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Option Description
Parental Lock
Turn ratings
on/off and select a
rating system
Off Parental lock is off. No programs are
blocked from viewing.
Child Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏US: TV-Y, TV-G, G
❏Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏US: TV-PG, PG
❏Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Y. A d u l t Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏US: TV-14, PG-13
❏Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
Custom Select to set ratings manually.
❏US: See page 55 for details.
❏Canada: See page 56 for details.
Change Password For changing your password.
Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 55).
Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see
page 56).
For descriptions of Child,
Youth, and Young Adult
ratings, see page 55.
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US Models:
Selecting Custom
Rating Options
For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following
options. (For Canadian models, see page 56.)
Viewing Blocked
Programs
You can view blocked programs 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 Lock settings are reactivated.
Option Description
Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.
PG Parental Guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is
suggested for children under 17.
NC-17
and X
No one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs
by their rating,
content or both
Age-Based Ratings
TV-Y All children.
TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-G General Audience.
TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.
TV-MA Mature Audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FV Fantasy Violence.
DSuggestive Dialogue.
LStrong Language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence.
Unrated
Block programs
or movies that
are broadcast
without a rating
Block Blocks all programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
Allow Allows programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
The Content-Based Ratings
are linked to the level of the
Age-Based Rating. For example,
a program with an Age-Based
Rating of TV-PG V (Violence)
rating may contain moderate
violence, while a TV-14 V
(Violence) rating may contain
more intense violence.
To ensure maximum
blocking capability, set the Age-
Based Ratings.
If you block unrated TV
programs, be aware that the
following types of programs
may be blocked: emergency
broadcasts, political programs,
sports, news, public service
announcements, religious
programs and weather.
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Canadian Models:
Selecting Custom
Rating Options
For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the
following options. (For US models, see page 55.)
Viewing Blocked
Programs
You can view blocked programs 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 Lock settings are reactivated.
Option Description
English Rating C All children.
C8+ Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PG Parental Guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.
French Rating G General programming.
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. Rating See “US Models” on page 55 for details.
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Using the Timer Menu
Selecting Timer
Options
The Timer Menu includes the following options:
To reset the Clock or Timers
❑Press RESET on the remote control, when in the Timer Menu, to
reset to the factory defaults.
KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps:
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select Timer 1: Off
Timer 2: Off
Current Time
Option Description
Timer 1
Timer 2
You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn on and
off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled
viewing times.
Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set
the Current Time.
1Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the
timer, press b.
2Press V or v to highlight one of the following
options, then press .
Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,
duration, and channel.
Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous
settings are saved.)
3Press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute,
duration, and channel number. Press or b to
confirm each setting and move to the next setting.
Press B to go back to the previous setting.
4Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front
panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.
Current Time 1Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and
minute). Press (or press b) to confirm each
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go
back to the previous setting.
2Press MENU to exit the Menu.
To go directly to
programming Timer 1 or 2 in
step 1, press instead of
pressing b.
z
To return to the Timer
Menu after programming one
of the Timers, press
when the highlight is in the
channel number field.
z
To return to the Timer
Menu after setting the
Current Time, press
when the highlight is in the
minute field.
z
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Using the Setup Menu
Selecting
Setup Options
The Setup Menu includes the following options:
To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps:
To change settings, press V v B b.
Press to confirm the selection.
To exit the Menu, press MENU.
1. Display menu 2. Highlight 3. Select Caption Vision: Off
Info Banner: On
Video Label
Tilt Correction: 0
Language: English
16:9 Enhanced
Screen Mode: Normal
Caption Vision: Off
Info Banner: On
Video Label
Tilt Correction
Vertical Correction
Language: English
Clock/Timers
Setup Menu for
KV-27/32/36HS420
Setup Menu for
KV-30/34HS420
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.
Off Turns off Caption Vision.
Info Banner Displays the program name and the time remaining
in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service).
Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY
button is pressed. Set to On or Off.
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Video Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you
connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the
VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the
VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO
button to change inputs, the Video Label you
assigned to that input appears on screen.
1Press V or v to highlight the video input
(VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
Then press to select the input.
2Press V or v to highlight one of the displayed
labels. Then press to select the label.
You can select from the following labels for each
input:
Video 1/2/3/4 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable
Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Web,
Beta, Skip
Video 5/6/7 DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD,
Skip
✍If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when
you press the TV/VIDEO button.
Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.
Press B or b to choose a correction between +7 and -7
and press .
Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the
picture.
Press B or b to choose a correction between +5 and -5
and press .
Language Select to display all on-screen Menus in your
language of choice.
16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen
(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles.
This option is available only when the TV is set to
VIDEO 1-7, which you can do by pressing the
TV/VIDEO button.
On To activate manually. Returns
to Auto when you switch to
another video input or change
channels.
Auto To activate automatically when
a 16:9 signal is received.
✍If the Auto setting does not automatically detect
the 16:9 signal from your DVD player, select On to
manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature.
Option Description
The Skip label is useful for
inputs that do not have
equipment connected to
them.
z
Normally, Tilt Correction
and Vertical Correction only
need to be adjusted the first
time you turn on the unit and
after the unit is moved to a
new location.
z
KV-30/34HS420 Only
KV-27/32/36HS420 Only
To use 16:9 Enhanced
with widescreen DVDs, set
your DVD player to 16:9
aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is
the ratio of width to height of
the screen. 16:9 is also
referred to as widescreen
format.)
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Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn
on and off at two scheduled viewing times.
Timer 1
Timer 2
You can use the Timers to
program the TV to turn on and
off and tune to a specific
channel at two scheduled
viewing times.
Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you
set the Current Time.
1Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or
Timer 2. To set the timer, press b.
2Press V or v to highlight one of the following
options, then press .
Program Select to set the Timer by day,
time, duration, and channel.
Off Select to turn off the Timer.
(Your previous settings are
saved.)
3If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to
set the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and
channel number. Press or b to confirm
each setting and move to the next setting. Press
B to go back to the previous setting.
4Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the
front panel will light, indicating the timer has
been set.
Current Time
1Press to select Current Time.
2Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour,
and minute). Press or b to confirm each
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to
go back to the previous setting.
3Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Screen Mode Allows you to minimize the size of the “black bars”
and increase the picture size of 480i signals that have
been upconverted to 720p or 1080i. For details, see
page 41.
Normal Select to return the picture to its
normal size.
Zoom Enlarges the picture size.
✍The Screen Mode option is grayed out when it is
not available.
Option Description
KV-30/34HS420 Only
To go directly to
programming Timer 1 or 2,
press instead of
pressing b.
z
To return to the Timer
Menu after programming one
of the Timers, press
when the highlight is in the
channel number field.
z
To return to the Timer
Menu after setting the
Current Time, press
when the highlight is in the
minute field.
z
You can also change the
Screen Mode setting using
the SCREEN MODE button on th
remote control.
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Overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topic Page
Glossary 62
Contacting Sony 63
Troubleshooting 63
Specifications 66
Optional Accessories 67
Index 69
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Glossary
analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an
electronic transmission to convey information.
aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. KV-27/32/36HS420 models
have a 4:3 aspect ratio; KV-30/34HS420 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.
component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one
brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than
composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.
composite video Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade
(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.
degauss A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates
image distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components.
Your TV degausses automatically when it is turned on.
digital television (DTV) A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides
clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-
equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI
supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
National Television System
Committee (NTSC)
A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes
television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.
RF Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio
signals.
S VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color
(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than
composite video, which carries the signals together.
VHF/UHF VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz.
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3,000
megahertz.
480i Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.
480p Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits
each line from top to bottom.
720p Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits
each line from top to bottom.
1080i Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the
formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).
16:9 aspect ratio
4:3 aspect ratio
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Contacting Sony
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) (US
residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model
and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the
front cover of this manual.
Troubleshooting
Remote Control
Problem Possible Remedies
Remote control
does not operate
❏The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
❏Check the orientation of the batteries.
❏Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION or DVD/VCR FUNCTION button.
❏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.
Cannot change channels
with the remote control
❏If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION
button.
❏If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the
Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see
page 52).
❏
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the
FUNCTION
button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box
to change channels, be sure to press the
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION
button.
Remote control
does not operate non-Sony
video equipment
❏If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for
the video equipment may need to be reprogrammed.
❏There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are
attempting to operate.
❏There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by
your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original
remote control.
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Channels
Video
Problem Possible Remedies
Cannot receive upper
channels (UHF) when
using an antenna
❏Change the Cable option to Off (see page 52).
❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 52).
TV is fixed to one channel ❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 52).
❏Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 52).
Cannot receive any
channels when using
cable TV
❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 52).
❏Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu (see page 52).
Cannot receive or select
channels
❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that
are not presently in TV memory (see page 52).
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.
❏Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.
❏Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources.
❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Dark, poor or no
picture (screen lit),
good sound
❏Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu (see page 46).
❏Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 46).
❏Check the antenna/cable connections.
No color ❏Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 46).
Only snow and noise
appear on the screen
❏Check the antenna/cable connections.
❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Dotted lines
or stripes
❏Adjust the antenna.
❏Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-
dryers.
Double images or ghosts ❏Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the
problem.
“Black box” on screen ❏You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available.
(See page 58 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the
Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning,
select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.
16:9 Enhanced feature ❏If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from your
DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. For
details, see page 59.
Black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the screen
❏Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater
than 16:9, such as 2.35:1. (This is especially common with theatrical
releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that
came with your DVD (or contact your program provider).
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Audio
General
Problem Possible Remedies
Good picture,
no sound
❏Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page
35).
❏Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 49).
Cannot gain enough volume
when using a cable box
❏Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.
Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.
Sound seems weak or
insufficient
❏The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set
to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 48), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise
during weak stereo broadcasts).
Cannot raise the volume on
external audio speakers
❏If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in
order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to
adjust the sound (see page 48). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the
Audio Out option to Variable.
❏To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 48).
Problem Possible Remedies
How to reset TV to
factory settings
❏Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote
control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then
back on again.) Release the RESET button.
How to restore Video settings
to factory settings
❏Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see
page 46).
How to restore Audio
settings to factory settings
❏Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see
page 48).
Cannot cycle through the
other video equipment
connected to the TV
❏Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 59).
Cannot operate Menu ❏If a menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in
which the menu option is not available.
Lost password ❏In the password screen (see page 54), enter the following master password:
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.
TV makes “popping” sound
when turned on
❏This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing
each time it is turned on.
LED on front panel is lit ❏This LED (see page 10) blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off
when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this may
indicate the TV needs service. When the timer is set, this LED will remain
lit even when the TV is turned off.
Digital cable box does not
work
❏If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as
described on pages 18-19, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that
is designed to work with your digital cable box. Contact your cable
provider for details.
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Specifications
Picture Tube FD Trinitron® tube
Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Television System NTSC, American TV Standard
Channel Coverage VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
CATV 1-125
Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Inputs/Outputs
HDMI IN Video 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
Audio Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,
16, 20 and 24 bit
Video (IN) 4 total (1 on front panel) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
S Video (IN) 3 total (1 on front panel) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
Audio (IN) 7 total (1 on front panel) 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohm
Component Video Input 2 (Y, PB, PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1
Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum
volume setting (Variable)
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms
Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y197
AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control
Visible Screen Size
(Picture Measured Diagonally)
KV-27HS420 27 in (685.8 mm)
KV-30HS420 30 in (762 mm)
KV-32HS420 32 in (812.8 mm)
KV-34HS420 34 in (863.6 mm)
KV-36HS420 36 in (914.4 mm)
Actual CRT Size
(Picture Measured Diagonally)
KV-27HS420 29 in (736.6 mm)
KV-30HS420 32 in (812.8 mm)
KV-32HS420 34 in (863.6 mm)
KV-34HS420 36 in (914.4 mm)
KV-36HS420 38 in (965.2 mm)
Speaker Output 10W x 2
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories
Dimensions (W x H x D) KV-27HS420 784 x 601.5 x 520 mm
(30 7/8 x 23 5/8 x 20 1/2 in)
KV-30HS420 898 x 604 x 564.5 mm
(35 3/8 x 23 3/4 x 22 1/4 in)
KV-32HS420 898 x 698 x 598 mm
(35 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in)
KV-34HS420 994 x 654 x 604 mm
(39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in)
KV-36HS420 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm
(39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in)
Mass KV-27HS420 50.2 Kg (111 lbs)
KV-30HS420 68 Kg (150 lbs)
KV-32HS420 74.8 Kg (165 lbs)
KV-34HS420 88 Kg (194 lbs)
KV-36HS420 104.3 Kg (230.0 lbs)
Power Consumption In Use 240 W
In Standby 1 W
Accessory Description Model Number
Cables Audio/Video VMC-810/820/830 HG
Audio RKC-515HG
Component Video VMC-10/30 HG
TV Stands For KV-27HS420 SU-27HX1
For KV-30HS420 SU-30HX1
For KV-32HS420 SU-32HX1
For KV-34HS420 SU-34HX1
For KV-36HS420 SU-36HX1
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0-9 buttons 36, 39
16:9 (widescreen) 8, 59
16:9 aspect ratio 40, 50
4:3 aspect ratio 40, 50
4:3 Default settings 51
A
antenna, connecting 12
aspect ratio 59
Audio Menu 45
Audio Out 49
audio receiver, connecting 30
Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 52
Auto SAP, MTS setting 48
B
balance, adjusting 48
bass, adjusting 48
batteries, inserting in remote 33
BBE 48
bilingual audio 48
blocking programs. See ratings.
brightness, adjusting 46
C
cable
connecting 12
setting On/Off 52
with VCR, connecting 16
cable box
connecting with VCR 18
using with TV remote control 44
Caption Vision 58
CATV. See cable
CH buttons 10, 36, 39
Channel Menu 45
Channel Skip/Add 52
channels
creating labels 53
setting up 32
CineMotion 8, 35, 47
ClearEdge VM 8, 47
clearing, Favorite Channels 42
closed caption modes 58
CODE SET button 35
color, adjusting 46
CONTROL S 31
CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 11
Cool, Color Temperature 46
cursor movement buttons 10
D
degauss 65
Digital Reality Creation 7, 47
DISPLAY button 39
DRC MODE button 35
DRC. See Digital Reality Creation.
DVD player
using with TV remote control 44
with A/V connectors, connecting 26
E
Effect button 35
ENTER button 36, 39
F
Fast-forward button 35
Favorite Channels
clearing 42
in Channel Menu 52
using 42
features 7
Fixed audio setting 49
Full mode, setting 50
G
GUIDE button 36
H
HD Detailer 8
HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks,
described 11
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 8,
27, 28, 62
hue, adjusting 46
I
Info Banner 58
interlaced 7, 35, 47, 62
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J
JUMP button 35, 39
L
label
channels 53
Language, setting 59
M
MENU button 10, 36, 39, 45
Menus
Audio 45
Channel 45
Parent 45, 54
Setup 45, 58
Timer 45, 57
Video 45
Mono, MTS setting 48
Movie mode 46
MTS 48
MTS/SAP button 35
MUTING button 35, 39
N
Neutral, Color Temperature 46
Normal mode, setting 50
O
off, turning off the TV 10
on, turning on the TV 10
P
Parent Menu 45, 54
parental control, described 8
password, changing 54
Pause button 35
PIC MODE button 35
picture contrast, adjusting 46
Play button 35
POWER button 10
power cord, removing from holder 9
powering on/off, the TV 10
presetting channels 52
Pro (Video) mode 46
problems, troubleshooting 63–65
progressive 7, 35, 47, 62
R
ratings, setting 54–56
ratings, viewing blocked programs 55, 56
Record buttons 35
remote control
inserting batteries 33
programming 37–38
removing, Favorite Channels 42
RESET button 35
resetting
Audio options 49
Timer options 57
Video options 47
Rewind button 35
S
S VIDEO jack, described 10, 11, 15
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 35
SAT/CABLE POWER button 35
satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 43
Screen Mode 40, 41, 50, 60
SELECT button 10
setting up channels 32
Setup Menu 45, 58
sharpness, adjusting 46
Simulated, audio effect 48
SLEEP button 35
speakers
turning on/off 49
using external speakers 49
specifications 67
STAND BY indicator 10, 65
Standard mode 46
Steady Sound, described 8
Steady Sound, setting 48
Stereo, MTS setting 48
Stop button 35
surround sound 48
SYSTEM OFF button 35
T
Tilt Correction 32
tilt, correcting 32, 59
Timer 57, 60
TIMER indicator 10
Timer Menu 45, 57
timers, setting 57, 60
transport buttons 35
treble, adjusting 48
troubleshooting 63–65
TruSurround, audio effect 48
TruSurround, Effect 48
turning on/off the TV 10
TV FUNCTION button 35, 39
TV POWER button 35, 39
TV/VIDEO button 35, 39
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Variable audio setting 49
VCR
using with TV remote control 43
with cable box, connecting 18
with cable, connecting 16
with satellite receiver, connecting 22
Vertical Center, adjusting 51
Vertical Correction 32
Vertical Size, adjusting 51
VHF/UHF jack, described 11
VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 11
Video Menu 45
Video modes, selecting 46
Vivid mode 46
VOL buttons 10, 35, 39
W
Warm, Color Temperature 46
Wega, described 7
Wide Zoom mode, setting 50
widescreen 59
widescreen, described 8
WOW, audio effect 48
Z
Zoom mode, setting 50
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