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Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KV-32FV16 KV-36FS12 KV-36FV16
KV-32FV26 KV-36FS16 KV-36FV26
© 2000 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-075-587-22 Operating Instructions KV-32FV16 KV-36FS12 KV-36FV16 KV-32FV26 KV-36FS16 KV-36FV26 © 2000 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 SRS Sound Retrieval System The (z) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. The word “SRS” and the SRS symbol (z) are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview...1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega...2 Using the Remote Control ...3 Installing the TV Overview...5 Connecting a Cable or Antenna...6 Connecting a VCR and Cable...9 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ...10 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing ...11 Connecting a Satellite Receiver...12 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...13 Connecting an Audio Receiver ...14...
  • Page 7: Introducing The Fd Trinitron Wega

    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 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Remote Control Page...
  • Page 8: Presenting The Fd Trinitron Wega

    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.
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Remote Control Here’s an overview of the buttons on the remote control you will Overview probably use most often.
  • Page 11: Installing The Tv

    Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV: Topic Connecting a Cable 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 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Installing the TV Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your to Cable or an home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see Antenna other homes may contain both (see );...
  • Page 13 Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing control. Cable Box Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 42). When using Favorite Channel or PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Vcr And Cable

    Connecting a VCR and Cable Cable 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. Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box This connection applies to all models except KV-36FS12. Connect your incoming cable connection to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s IN jack to the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack.
  • Page 17: Connecting Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV’s MONITOR OUT feature to perform tape-to-tape editing. In the connection shown below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being played by the playback VCR to the recording VCR. VCR (playback) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)
  • Page 18: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Satellite Receiver With A Vcr

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Satellite receiver 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.
  • Page 20: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Installing the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Using audio cables, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Line input AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)
  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD player Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, P , and P jacks to the Y, P The Y, P , and P jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, C Y, B-Y, and R-Y.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Player With A/V Connectors

    Installing the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 15. Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks to the TV’s audio IN jacks.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Camcorder

    Installing the TV Connecting a Camcorder Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s A/V OUT jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks. If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV’s AUDIO L jack. For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front A/V inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V IN jacks.
  • Page 24: Using The Control S Feature

    Installing the TV Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. To control your other Sony equipment with your TV’s remote control, use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.
  • Page 25: Using The Features

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including: Topic Using Favorite Channels Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using Wireless Headphones Page Applies to Models All models All models except KV- 36FS12 KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only...
  • Page 26: Using Favorite Channels

    Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you specify. To display a list of your favorite channels: The Favorite Channel feature with preview is not included in model KV-36FS12. You must specify your favorite channels before you can display them.
  • Page 27: Using Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels simultaneously — one in the large main window and another in a small window picture. Displaying Picture in To display PIP: Picture Other PIP Functions Yellow Labeled Button or PIP...
  • Page 28: Using Wireless Headphones

    Using the Features Using Wireless Headphones Installing the Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones. Batteries When used continuously, the battery lasts: up to 40 hours up to 20 hours Replace the battery with a new one when the sound becomes weak. Wireless headphones are included and can only be used with models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 only.
  • Page 29 Using the Headphones Press icon and channel number are displayed. Turn on the power by placing the headphones securely on your head. Power indicator Volume control If you want to listen to the sound from only the wireless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press on the remote control.
  • Page 30 Using the Features Listening to Sound If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture from Main and through your headphones, select the audio source. Window Pictures Press to display a window picture. Press icon and channel number appear for about three seconds. Main picture audio Press again to switch the audio to the window picture.
  • Page 31: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon To display the menu or clear it at any time, press MENU. Description Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Mode based on the type of program you are viewing.
  • Page 32: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options. Options Option Mode As a shortcut to using the Customized menus, use the PICTURE MODE picture...
  • Page 33: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound As a shortcut to using the menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle...
  • Page 34 Using the Menus Option Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description 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.
  • Page 35: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channel Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channels that you set to Channel be skipped can be accessed Skip/Add...
  • Page 36: Using The Parent Menu

    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. To select the Parent Menu Using the Parent The Parent Menu includes the following options. Menu Option Parental Lock...
  • Page 37 US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following Selecting Custom options. For Canadian models, see page 32. Rating Options The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TV- PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence)
  • Page 38 Using the Menus Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the Selecting Custom following options. For US models, see page 31 Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating USA Rating Viewing Blocked You can view a blocked program by entering the password. Press the Programs ENTER switches off the Parental Lock.
  • Page 39: Using The Timer Menu

    Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu To reset the Clock or Timers Selecting Timer The Timer Menu includes the following options: Options Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Daylight Savings Press MENU Select Press on the remote control when in the adjustment menu. RESET Description Program...
  • Page 40: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision Video Label Tilt Correction Language Press MENU Select Description Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
  • Page 41 Option 16:9 Enhanced To use this feature with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. Demo Description Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is in VIDEO mode). Press TV/VIDEO and select from one of the following options: AUTO To activate automatically when a...
  • Page 42: Using The Basic Menu

    Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To select the Basic Menu Selecting The Basic Menu includes the following options: Basic Options Option Picture Caption Vision As a shortcut to using the Effect menus, use the button on the remote control to cycle through available audio settings.
  • Page 43: Other Information

    Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic TV Controls and Connectors Using the Remote Control Troubleshooting Specifications Index Page...
  • Page 44: Tv Controls And Connectors

    Other Information TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus Controls without the use of a remote control. Pressing the up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.
  • Page 45 Connects to the right and left audio inputs of your audio L (MONO)/R or video component. S-LINK Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote CONTROL-S IN/OUT control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio (except models or video components. KV-36FS12 and 36FS16) Y, P , L, R Connects to your DVD player’s component video (Y, P...
  • Page 46: Using The Remote Control

    Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on and off. Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on and off. Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) Activates the remote control for use with a DVD player, MDP, or VTR (VCR).
  • Page 47 36FV26). Pressing down on the center button selects the item. Used for programming the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 42. (Models KV-32FV26, 36FV26 only). Use to switch control for connected video equipment. You can program one video source for each switch position (see page 42).
  • Page 48: Programming The Remote Control

    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. To check if the code number works, after step 5 aim the TV’s...
  • Page 49 Programmable Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio 314, 337 Dynamic Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337 Dimensia...
  • Page 50: Operating A Vcr

    Other Information Operating a VCR To Do This ... Turn on/off Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Change input mode Operating an MDP To Do This ... (Laserdisc Player) Turn on/off Play Stop...
  • Page 51: Operating A Satellite Receiver

    Operating a Satellite To Do This ... Receiver Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Change input mode Display channel number Display DBS guide Display DBS menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Operating a DVD To Do This ... Player Turn on/off Play...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    TV 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. Push the power button on the front of the TV.
  • Page 53 Unable to select a channel Lost password If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499- SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Other Information Specifications All Models (General) Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Monitor Out CONTROL-S (IN/OUT) S Link (OUT) Component Video Input KV-32FV16, 32FV26 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-32FV16...
  • Page 55 KV-36FS12, 36FS16 Supplied Accessories Remote Control KV-36FS12 KV-36FS16 AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby KV-36FV16, 36FV26 Supplied Accessories...
  • Page 57: Index

    Index 16:9 (widescreen) 3-D sound, adjusting antenna, connecting Audio menu audio receiver, connecting Auto Program (channel setup) balance, adjusting Basic menu bass, adjusting batteries inserting in remote 3 inserting in wireless headphones 22 bilingual audio blocking programs. See ratings. brightness, adjusting cable box, connecting 7 box, connecting with VCR 10...
  • Page 58 Index Parent menu parental control, described password changing 30 setting 30 picture contrast, adjusting picture definition, adjusting Picture in Picture (PIP), using picture, adjusting power cord, removing from holder presetting channels problems, troubleshooting ratings, setting ratings, viewing blocked programs remote control described 40 inserting batteries 3 overview 3...
  • Page 60 Printed in U.S.A.

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