Optional Assessories SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Connecting cables: RK-74A, VMC-810S/820/830HGS, VMC-720M, Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/30V, YC-15/30HG, RKG69HG, RKC-515HG by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents U/V mixer: EAC-66 pending.
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SAFETY CHECK-OUT Leakage Test After correcting the original service problem, perform the following The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/STEREO LED will automatically begin to fl ash. The number of times the LED fl ashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A defi nition of the STANDBY/STEREO LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H To Bring Up Screen Test SELF DIAGNOSIS In standby mode, press buttons on the Remote Commander sequentially, 2: +B OCP in rapid succession, as shown below: 3: +B OVP Numeral “0” means that no fault 4: VSTOP Sound volume - DISPLAY Channel 5 Power ON.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY 1-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL Remove +BVTP 4 x 16 screws from areas indicated with a circle. Located in: KV-36HS20/36HS20H/ 36XBR450/36XBR450H Only 1-2. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1-3. SERVICE POSITION CAUTION! - Heat sink on IC5004 is -15V. Care must be Pull up and rotate both the A and D boards in order to taken not to allow heat sink to touch any other components.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H 1-4. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE ANODE CAP High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock, Coated discharge CRT before attempting to remove the anode cap. Short between anode and CRT Earth coated earth ground strap.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 2: SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments should be made when a complete Perform the adjustments in order as follows: realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. Beam Landing Convergence These adjustments should be performed with rated power supply Focus voltage unless otherwise noted.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H 2-2. V-PIN AND V-CEN ADJUSTMENT 2-3.2. OPERATION OF BMC (HEXAPOLE) MAGNET Preparation: • Input a cross hatch pattern signal. The respective dot positions resulting from moving each magnet interact. • Face the picture tube in a North/South direction and correct rotation. So, perform the following adjustments while tracking.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H 2-6. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS 2103-2 Preparation: NO. Name Control Function • Set PRO MODE (Picture: MAX, GAMMA: 0) 02 SCON SUB-CONT • Dynamic-color: Off (=Trinitron: MID). white • Set the service mode to the following: black C2150P-4 NO. Name Control Function Avg.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H 2-6.3. RF INPUT - TWO PICTURE SUB 2-6.4. RF INPUT - SUB HUE/SUB COLOR CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Preparation: Preparation: • Input a Color Bar signal to RF (75 IRE 75%). • Input a Color Bar signal to RF (75 IRE 75%). •...
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 3: SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. X RV8001, RV8002 CONFIRMATION METHOD AND HV SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 3-2. B+ MAX CONFIRMATION Note: If using a stabilized power supply, make sure that the distortion factor is 3% or less. Standard................135.3 ± 1 VCD Check Condition: Setting mode: ................
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 4: CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS BY REMOTE COMMANDER Use the Remote Commander (RM-Y183, RM-Y184) to perform the circuit adjustments in this section. Test Equipment Required: 1. Pattern generator 2. Frequency counter 3. Digital multimeter 4. Audio oscillator 4-1. SETTING THE SERVICE ADJUSTMENT 4-2.
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H WRITE DEVICE UP INTO MEMORY ITEM UP DATA UP ITEM DOWN DATA DOWN DEVICE DOWN EXECUTE READ MEMORY TEST RESET RM-Y184 (KV-32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H ONLY) — 19 —...
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 5: DIAGRAMS 5-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION The components identifi ed by shading and symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specifi ed. The symbol indicates a fast operating fuse and is displayed on the component side of the board.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM (2 OF 4) KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D6516 T6501 AU RECT CN6501 200V AC RECT+ AU +24V AC RECT- TO A BOARD IC5003 +135V CN6005 MAIN 12V +15V PRI 15V 12V-REG AU GRD IC6501 CN6502 MAIN DRIVER AC OUT AC OUT TO A BOARD VSENSE CN6013...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H A BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 3) IC201 volt All voltages are in V. A BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 3) Q001 Q002 Q004 Q005 QO12 Q015 Q027 Q203 Q204 Q205 Q206 Q207 Q208 Q209 Q211 11.5 Q212 Q214 Q216...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H A BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (2 OF 3) IC701 volt IC707 volt All voltages are in V. IC702 volt A BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (2 OF 3) Q701 Q702 Q703 Q704 Q705 Q706 Q707 Q709 10.4 10.2 Q710 19.5 19.9 Q712 Q717...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H A BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (3 OF 3) IC6001 160.6 IC6007 IC7001 volt 150.4 volt volt 10.5 154.6 10.5 IC7006 IC7005 volt 303.1 volt IC7002 volt IC6002 IC6010 volt volt 10.9 17.3 IC6003 IC6011 10.4 volt volt 11.0 All voltages are in V. 23.7 23.7 A BOARD TRANSISTOR...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H [ AV-SW1, AUDIO SW, MID-UCOM, YCT-MAIN, MAIN-CCD V-CHIP, SUB-CCD V-CHIP, 3CH 8 BIT A/D, DRC-MF, MID-XA, A/D] CONDUCTOR SIDE COMPONENT SIDE B BOARD LOCATOR LIST (CONDUCTOR SIDE) B BOARD LOCATOR LIST Q3005 Q3036 Q3203 Q3405 DIODE (COMPONENT SIDE) D3001 IC3089 Q3006 Q3037...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H B BOARD TRANSISTOR B BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 4) VOLTAGE LIST (2 OF 4) Q3201 Q3001 Q3202 Q3002 Q3203 Q3003 Q3204 Q3005 Q3205 Q3006 Q3206 Q3007 Q3207 -1.0 Q3008 Q3208 -0.3 Q3009 Q3209 -0.3 Q3010 Q3210 Q3011 Q3211 Q3014 Q3213...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H B BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 4) IC3201 volt IC3202 volt IC3203 volt All voltages are in V — 67 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H B BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (2 OF 4) IC3001 volt IC3003 volt IC3601 volt IC3602 volt IC3603 volt IC3091 volt IC3110 volt IC3004 volt All voltages are in V IC3089 volt IC3002 volt IC3090 volt IC3048 volt — 68 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H B BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (3 OF 4) IC3301 IC3302 volt volt IC3304 volt IC3303 volt IC3305 volt IC3306 volt All voltages are in V — 69 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H B BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (4 OF 4) IC3401 volt IC3405 IC3414 volt volt IC3402 volt IC3406 volt IC3407 volt All voltages are in V IC3408 volt IC3411 volt IC3409 volt IC3403 volt IC3410 volt IC3413 volt IC3404 volt —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 3) SUB 7V D6516 AC RECT+ FB6508 FB6509 D4SBS6-F 0.45UH 0.45UH AU RECT JR6501 FB6502 FB6520 PS6502 — IC6501 0.45UH JW (5) ICP N70 :CHIP MCZ3001D POWER SUPPLY Q6507 AU +24V DRIVER IRFIB7N50A R6646 R6514 R6513...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2 OF 3) TO P3 MAIN 9V DF DRV MAIN 9V DF PARA C5605 :MPS DF SW IC5003 PQ12RF21 12V REG — AFC-PLS TO P1/P3 MAIN 9V +15V MAIN 9V FV-SW C5596 R5684 R5647 +15V +15V MAIN12V MAIN12V...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 3) IC6501 volt 11.8 163.6 IC6505 153.5 volt 157.6 134.9 15.7 IC6503 All voltages are in V. 17.2 volt 134.0 10.4 D BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (1 OF 3) Q6503 Q6520 131.0 132.0 Q6521 Q6522...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (2 OF 3) IC5001 volt 16.2 IC5008 11.0 volt 12.1 11.0 IC5005 IC5504 volt 12.0 volt 100.0 99.7 95.3 100.0 IC5501 12.1 104.6 volt IC5002 IC5006 IC5506 volt volt volt IC5514 volt -15.5 -12.0 IC5007 volt IC5510...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H D BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (3 OF 3) 99.0 IC8001 volt 198.0 15.6 IC8003 15.6 volt 10.4 IC8002 volt 15.2 11.0 All voltages are in V. IC8004 104.8 volt 94.8 14.0 D BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (3 OF 3) Q8001 Q8002 Q8003...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H HA BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [KEY INPUT, LED, RMC] — — — — — — — HA BOARD IC VOLTAGELIST IC01 volt All voltages are in V. — 83 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H HB BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — — [AUDIO/VIDEO 2, I/O] COMPONENT SIDE CONDUCTOR SIDE — 84 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H S BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — — — — — S BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST IC4101 [AUDIO] volt COMPONENT SIDE CONDUCTOR SIDE IC4103 volt IC4102 volt All voltages are in V. — 85 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H W BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — — — W BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST Q9101 133.8 67.5 134.3 Q9102 67.5 Q9103 Q9104 Q9105 Q9106 Q9107 Q9108 Q9109 All voltages are in V. — 88 —...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H [VELOCITY MOD] COMPONENT SIDE W BOARD LOCATOR LIST (COMPONENT SIDE) DIODE TRANSISTOR D9101 Q9101 D9102 Q9102 D9107 CONDUCTOR SIDE W BOARD LOCATOR LIST (CONDUCTOR SIDE) Q9107 DIODE TRANSISTOR D9103 Q9103 Q9108 D9104 Q9104 D9105 Q9105 D9106 Q9106 — 89 —...
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 6: EXPLODED VIEWS Components not identifi ed by a part number or The component parts of an assembly are indicated by Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since description are not stocked because they are seldom the reference numbers in the far right column of the parts they are seldom required for routine service.
KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H SECTION 7: ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading RESISTORS The components in this manual identifi ed by the following mark are critical for safety. Replace only symbol: indicate parts that have been carefully factory- • All resistors are in ohms with part number specifi...
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KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H/32XBR450/36XBR450/36XBR450H A component identifi ed by this symbol indicates that it NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading has been carefully factory-selected to satisfy regulations mark are critical for safety. Replace only regarding X-ray radiation. Should replacement be required, with part number specifi ed. replace only with the value originally used.
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BATTERY COVER FOR RM-Y184 (ALL EXCEPT KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H) 1-476-682-11 REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-Y183) (KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H ONLY) 4-978-977-01 BATTERY COVER FOR RM-Y183 (KV-32HS20/36HS20/36HS20H ONLY) Sony Corporation English Sony Technology Center 2001CJ74088-1 Technical Services Printed in USA 9-965-898-01 Service Promotion Department 2001.3 — 135 —...
PRINTING THE SERVICE MANUAL The PDF of this service manual is not designed to be printed from cover to cover. The pages vary in size, and must therefore be printed in sections based on page dimensions. NON-SCHEMATIC PAGES Data that does NOT INCLUDE schematic diagrams are formatted to 8.5 x 11 inches and can be printed on standard letter-size and/or A4-sized paper. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS The schematic diagram pages are provided in two ways, full size and tiled.
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ON-SCREEN SEARCH OPTION All of the text within the service manual PDF is content searchable. This means that you can enter any text, word, phrase or reference number that appears in the manual, and the PDF software will search, fi nd and move the cursor to the location where you requested text fi rst appears. This feature can be particularly useful in locating components on a specifi...
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Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close Corporation.
Use only a cart or stand recommended the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV polarized plug by forcing it in.
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Power-Cord Protection Service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the Damage Requiring Service power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Antennas When the power cord or plug...
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Features Overview..............1 Overview..............29 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......2 Using Favorite Channels........30 Package Contents ..........3 Using Twin View ..........31 Using the Remote Control ........3 Using the Freeze Function .........34 Installing the TV Using the Menus Overview..............7 Overview..............35 TV Controls and Connectors .......8...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Using the Remote Control...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail. You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube.
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packaging box contains a remote control and two AA batteries These items are all you need to set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration. Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them.
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the Remote Control. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Description qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV or SAT/CABLE) that you buttons want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating. qg TV/VIDEO Cycles through the video equipment connected to you TV’s video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6.
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(Continued from the previous page) Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Inside Panel wa SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) ws VCR/DVD CONTROLS Rewind Record Fast-forward Play Stop Pause...
Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver...
Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button Controls brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the SELECT button selects the menu item.
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Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 4 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote IN/OUT control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment. 5 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEO-equipped video equipment.
Installing the TV Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. to Cable or to an Antenna Newer homes are usually equipped with standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial...
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Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set-up convenient. CATV cable Rear of TV TO CONVERTER (No connection to TO CONVERTER) VHF/UHF Antenna cable Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.
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Installing the TV To set up your TV to use both a Cable Box and a direct-connect CATV cable: Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box’s IN jack.
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Installing the TV Cable Box Only Use this hookup if: You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if: Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box, and You want to use the Twin View feature.
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To use the TV remote control to change channels on the VCR Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 50.) Then use the VCR buttons on the remote control to change channels.
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Installing the TV To prevent accidental switching of TV channels while using the cable box It is a good idea to use the Channel Fix feature of your TV when using the VCR or cable box. The Channel Fix feature locks the TV tuner to a specific channel (such as 3 or 4).
Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, so you can record from one to the other, you can connect the recording VCR into your TV to monitor what is being recorded. The procedure below shows you how to do this. Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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Installing the TV If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (See your VCR’s user’s guide for instructions on how to do that.) To watch satellite TV, or the VCR Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VIDEO 1. To watch cable TV Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VHF/UHF (to select the CATV cable on the TV).
Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality, you may want to connect your TV to your stereo system’s audio receiver. To connect to an audio receiver Use audio cables to connect the TV’s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P...
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. An S VIDEO connection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD player has component video, that connection (described on the previous page) will give an even better signal.
Installing the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital and P jacks to the TV. TV Set-top box’s Y, P Be sure to read the manual for the Set-top box. If you prefer, you can use an S VIDEO cable instead of the Y, P and P connections.
Installing the TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Using the CONTROL S Feature The CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, plus other Sony equipment (such as a DVD player or VCR) connected to the TV, using only the TV’s remote control. In addition to allowing you to...
Installing the TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 40 for information regarding Channel menu).
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use features of your TV. Topic Page Using Favorite Channels Using Twin View Using the Freeze Function...
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you previously specified. To display a list of your favorite channels: If you have not already done so, create a list of favorite channels. (For information on setting up Favorite Channels see “Selecting Channel Options”...
Using the Features Using Twin View Twin view lets you see two pictures — from an antenna, a VCR, a DVD, etc, — on the screen at the same time. (You can only hear the sound associated with one of the pictures however. You choose which picture’s sound is selected.) You can change the relative size of each of the pictures.
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Using the Features Activating the With Twin View, the picture highlighted with a blue frame is active. Picture In the active picture, you can: Change channels Adjust the volume. Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to CATV cable, for example, press TV/VIDEO on the remote control).
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures. Activate the picture whose size you want to change. Press V on the joystick to enlarge the picture. Press v on the joystick to make the picture smaller.
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The FREEZE feature works only in normal view; if you are in TWIN VIEW, it will not work.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description Color Temp Choose from three color temperatures: White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard).
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo, program broadcast in stereo. bilingual and Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to mono programs 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.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Removes and adds viewable channels. Skip/Add Use the joystick to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add. Press to select it. Press the joystick (F/f) to toggle between “Add” and “Skip.”...
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel.
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Using the Menus Using the Parent The Parent menu includes the following options. Menu Option Description Parental Lock Parental lock is off. No programs are If you are not familiar with blocked from viewing. Turn ratings on/ the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Child Maximum ratings permitted are:...
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Using the Menus US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 45.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Description Movie Rating All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is The content ratings will suggested for children under 17.
Using the Menus Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 44.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming. Parental Guidance. Viewers 14 and older.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU. Use the joystick to move to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Savings Time, be sure to set that mode to “ON”.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick to move to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. (That feature’s options appear.) Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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(Continued from the previous page) Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the TV so you can identify them when using the TV/VIDEO button. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press to select it.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Programming the Remote Control Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index...
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
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In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code...
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Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Orion VCRs Panasonic 308, 309, 306, Sony Manufacturer Code Sony Pentax 305, 304 Hitachi Admiral Philco 308, 309 (M. Ward) Philips 308, 309, 310 Magnavox Aiwa 338, 344 Pioneer Mitsubishi...
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Other Information Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the cover of the remote control and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for the VCR. To Do This ... Press green POWER button Turn on/off Change channels CH +/-...
Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (green POWER button) Turn on/off Select cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/- Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ...
No picture If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. no sound Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Push the power button on the front of the TV.
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Setup menu on page 48. second picture If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Other Information Specifications All Models (General) ® Picture Tube FD Trinitron tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Channel Coverage 2-13 14-69 CATV 1-125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative S Video (IN) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative...
Other Information KV-32XBR450 Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y184 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG S-LINK Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG TV Stand SU-32XBR45 (also SU-32HS2 in Canada) Visible Screen Size 32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally Actual CRT Size...
Index 16:9 (widescreen) channels creating labels 41 3-D sound, adjusting setting up 27 closed caption modes Code Set button Adding channels to the channel list color temperature, adjusting Adjusting the picture definition color, adjusting Adjusting the audio Connecting: Steady sound 38 Audio receiver 21 Activating a twin view screen Cable or antenna 10-13...
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Index Favorite Channel Parent menu setting up 40 parental control, described using 30 password Favorites button changing 43 features picture contrast, adjusting Freeze, using picture definition, adjusting Front Panel controls Picture Mode 4, 36 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View power cord, removing from holder Guide button presetting channels...
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Index sound effect (3-D), adjusting speakers turning on/off 39 using external speakers 39 specifications Steady Sound, adjusting Steady Sound, described surround sound tape-to-tape editing Time, set current Time, set daylight savings Timer setting tilt, correcting Timer menu treble, adjusting troubleshooting TV Function button TV Power button TV/VIDEO button...
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The (z) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Note on Caption Vision Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by This television receiver provides display of television closed U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Use only a cart or stand recommended the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV polarized plug by forcing it in.
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Power-Cord Protection Service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the Damage Requiring Service power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Antennas When the power cord or plug...
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Features Overview..............1 Overview..............29 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......2 Using Favorite Channels........30 Package Contents ..........3 Using Twin View ..........31 Using the Remote Control ........3 Using the Freeze Function .........34 Installing the TV Using the Menus Overview..............7 Overview..............35 TV Controls and Connectors .......8...
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Using the Remote Control...
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail. You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube.
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Your box contains your new Trinitron TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the Remote Control. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Description qd MTS/SAP Press the TV FUNCTION button first, then press MTS/SAP to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 38.
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VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE ws DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu. wd CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate SLEEP non-Sony video equipment. For details, see DVD MENU “Programming the Remote Control” on page 50. wf VCR/DVD CONTROLS Rewind Record...
Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver...
Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button Controls brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the SELECT button selects the menu item.
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Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 4 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote IN/OUT control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment. 5 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEO-equipped video equipment.
Installing the TV Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. to Cable or to an Antenna Newer homes are usually equipped with standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial...
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Installing the TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set-up convenient. CATV cable Rear of TV TO CONVERTER (No connection to TO CONVERTER) VHF/UHF Antenna cable Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.
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Installing the TV To set up your TV to use both a Cable Box and a direct-connect CATV cable: Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box’s IN jack.
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Installing the TV Cable Box Only Use this hookup if: You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if: Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box, and You want to use the Twin View feature.
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To use the TV remote control to change channels on the VCR Program the remote control as necessary. (By default, the remote control is set for a Sony VCR; to change to another brand, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 50.) Then use the VCR buttons on the remote control to change channels.
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Installing the TV To prevent accidental switching of TV channels while using the cable box It is a good idea to use the Channel Fix feature of your TV when using the VCR or cable box. The Channel Fix feature locks the TV tuner to a specific channel (such as 3 or 4).
Installing the TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, so you can record from one to the other, you can connect the recording VCR into your TV to monitor what is being recorded. The procedure below shows you how to do this. Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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Installing the TV If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (See your VCR’s user’s guide for instructions on how to do that.) To watch satellite TV, or the VCR Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VIDEO 1. To watch cable TV Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to select VHF/UHF (to select the CATV cable on the TV).
Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality, you may want to connect your TV to your stereo system’s audio receiver. To connect to an audio receiver Use audio cables to connect the TV’s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P...
Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. An S VIDEO connection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD player has component video, that connection (described on the previous page) will give an even better signal.
Installing the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital and P jacks to the TV. TV Set-top box’s Y, P Be sure to read the manual for the Set-top box. If you prefer, you can use an S VIDEO cable instead of the Y, P and P connections.
Installing the TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Using the CONTROL S Feature The CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, plus other Sony equipment (such as a DVD player or VCR) connected to the TV, using only the TV’s remote control. In addition to allowing you to...
Installing the TV Setting Up the TV Automatically After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 40 for information regarding Channel menu).
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use features of your TV. Topic Page Using Favorite Channels Using Twin View Using the Freeze Function...
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you previously specified. To display a list of your favorite channels: If you have not already done so, create a list of favorite channels. (For information on setting up Favorite Channels see “Selecting Channel Options”...
Using the Features Using Twin View Twin view lets you see two pictures — from an antenna, a VCR, a DVD, etc, — on the screen at the same time. (You can only hear the sound associated with one of the pictures however. You choose which picture’s sound is selected.) You can change the relative size of each of the pictures.
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Using the Features Activating the With Twin View, the picture highlighted with a blue frame is active. Picture In the active picture, you can: Change channels Adjust the volume. Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to CATV cable, for example, press TV/VIDEO on the remote control).
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures. Activate the picture whose size you want to change. Press V on the joystick to enlarge the picture. Press v on the joystick to make the picture smaller.
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The FREEZE feature works only in normal view; if you are in TWIN VIEW, it will not work.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description Color Temp Choose from three color temperatures: White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard).
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo, program broadcast in stereo. bilingual and Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to mono programs 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.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Removes and adds viewable channels. Skip/Add Use the joystick to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add. Press to select it. Press the joystick (F/f) to toggle between “Add” and “Skip.”...
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel.
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Using the Menus Using the Parent The Parent menu includes the following options. Menu Option Description Parental Lock Parental lock is off. No programs are If you are not familiar with blocked from viewing. the Parental Guideline rating Turn ratings on/ system, you should select Child, Child Maximum ratings permitted are:...
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Using the Menus US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 45.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Description Movie Rating All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is The content ratings will suggested for children under 17.
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Using the Menus Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 44.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming. Parental Guidance. Viewers 14 and older.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU. Use the joystick to move to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Savings Time, be sure to set that mode to “ON”.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU. Use the joystick to move to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. (That feature’s options appear.) Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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(Continued from the previous page) Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the TV so you can identify them when using the TV/VIDEO button. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press to select it.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Programming the Remote Control Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index...
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
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In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code...
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Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Orion VCRs Panasonic 308, 309, 306, Sony Manufacturer Code Sony Pentax 305, 304 Hitachi Admiral Philco 308, 309 (M. Ward) Philips 308, 309, 310 Magnavox Aiwa 338, 344 Pioneer Mitsubishi...
Other Information Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off VCR/DVD (green POWER button) Select VCR VCR/DVD (white FUNCTION button) CH +/- Change channels N and REC simultaneously.
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Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (green POWER button) Turn on/off Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (white FUNCTION button) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/- Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ...
No picture If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. no sound Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Push the power button on the front of the TV.
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Setup menu on page 48. second picture If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Other Information Specifications All Models (General) ® Picture Tube FD Trinitron tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Channel Coverage 2-13 14-69 CATV 1-125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative S Video (IN) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative...
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Other Information KV-32HS20 Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y183 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG S-LINK Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG TV Stand SU-32HS2 Visible Screen Size 32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally Actual CRT Size 34 in (863.4 mm) picture measured diagonally Speaker Output...
Index 16:9 (widescreen) channels creating labels 41 3-D sound, adjusting setting up 27 closed caption modes Code Set button Adding channels to the channel list color temperature, adjusting Adjusting the picture definition color, adjusting Adjusting the audio Connecting: Steady sound 38 Audio receiver 21 Activating a twin view screen Cable or antenna 10-13...
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Index Favorite Channel Parent menu setting up 40 parental control, described using 30 password Favorites button changing 43 features picture contrast, adjusting Freeze, using picture definition, adjusting Front Panel controls Picture Mode 4, 36 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View power cord, removing from holder Guide button presetting channels...
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Index sound effect (3-D), adjusting speakers turning on/off 39 using external speakers 39 specifications Steady Sound, adjusting Steady Sound, described surround sound tape-to-tape editing Time, set current Time, set daylight savings Timer setting tilt, correcting Timer menu treble, adjusting troubleshooting TV Function button TV Power button TV/VIDEO button...