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...prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by BBE Sound, ... ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This symbol is provided to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are incorporated under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ...
...prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by BBE Sound, ... ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This symbol is provided to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, and CineMotion are incorporated under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO ...
Operating Instructions
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...the set . Follow the instructions below: For the set . This is a safety feature. This is a safety feature. Always turn the set should be used. Turn off . Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on top of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard....for future reference. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set by forcing it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this...
...the set . Follow the instructions below: For the set . This is a safety feature. This is a safety feature. Always turn the set should be used. Turn off . Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on top of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard....for future reference. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set by forcing it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this...
Operating Instructions
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... lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. R 3 4 5 678 MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ 9 q; Press to adjust the volume. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen cursor. AUDIO - Press to move the on page 63). Press V v B b to display the Menu. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain... lit even if the TV is turned off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on your camcorder or other video equipment.
... lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. R 3 4 5 678 MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ 9 q; Press to adjust the volume. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen cursor. AUDIO - Press to move the on page 63). Press V v B b to display the Menu. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain... lit even if the TV is turned off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on your camcorder or other video equipment.
Operating Instructions
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... connect the TV's audio output jacks to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to the jack into which you may want to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Speaker option to...
... connect the TV's audio output jacks to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 48. 3 Turn on how you want to the jack into which you may want to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Speaker option to...
Operating Instructions
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... to connect your cable/antenna. z For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you... time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. You can choose a correction between +7 and -7. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The...
... to connect your cable/antenna. z For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see page 52. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V v to move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that you... time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. You can choose a correction between +7 and -7. When finished, press . 5 KV-30/34HS420 Only The...
Operating Instructions
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...Press to the factory defaults. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the... available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. TV: Press to switch between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to turn on page 37. SETUP SETUP Remote...
...Press to the factory defaults. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the... available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. TV: Press to switch between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to turn on page 37. SETUP SETUP Remote...
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... program guide of your satellite program provider. Press 0 - 9 to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to select a channel; KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to turn Display off. the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press again to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal...
... program guide of your satellite program provider. Press 0 - 9 to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Press to select a channel; KV-30/34HS420 Only Press repeatedly to turn Display off. the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press again to step through the Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal...
Operating Instructions
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... batteries to replace them one by one code number is listed, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE SET. 3 Press the... remote control. Notes ❑ If more than one code number is erased. ❑ In some cases, you must be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 38, and find the three-digit code number for that setting is listed, try entering them , the...
... batteries to replace them one by one code number is listed, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE SET. 3 Press the... remote control. Notes ❑ If more than one code number is erased. ❑ In some cases, you must be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 38, and find the three-digit code number for that setting is listed, try entering them , the...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 45. 39 Activate the remote control to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or ... to use the features of the remote control, see "Using the Menus" on /off . Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Do This ...
... repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 45. 39 Activate the remote control to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or ... to use the features of the remote control, see "Using the Menus" on /off . Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode KV-30/34HS420 Only 40 KV-27/32/36HS420 Only 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote 43 Control To Do This ... Do This ...
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... Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 37 to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on /off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause...Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor)...
... Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 37 to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on /off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause...Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor)...
Operating Instructions
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...x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (...using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD...
...x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 44 To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (...using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. When WOW is enabled, BBE is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Select for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
... decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. When WOW is enabled, BBE is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Select for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is audio technology that compensates for...
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This option can still be set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. To ...SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set to Off. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Use your audio receiver's remote control to...
This option can still be set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. To ...SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 49 SETUP Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set to Off. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Use your audio receiver's remote control to...
Operating Instructions
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... the VHF/UHF jack. Selecting Channel Options z Channels that appears when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets you set up the channel...
... the VHF/UHF jack. Selecting Channel Options z Channels that appears when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets you set up the channel...
Operating Instructions
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... off. Select Country U.S.A. Display menu 2. Select Password: _ _ _ _ Press + to enter a four-digit password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter password Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you...
... off. Select Country U.S.A. Display menu 2. Select Password: _ _ _ _ Press + to enter a four-digit password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter password Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you...
Operating Instructions
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...blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. S Sexual situations. Allow Allows ... or under allowed. TV-MA Mature Audience only. This temporarily switches off the TV. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. When the TV is suggested for children under 17. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. z ...
...blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. S Sexual situations. Allow Allows ... or under allowed. TV-MA Mature Audience only. This temporarily switches off the TV. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. When the TV is suggested for children under 17. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. z ...
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...56 Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. This temporarily switches off the TV. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for ...Children 8 years and older. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options...
...56 Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. This temporarily switches off the TV. When the TV is turned on page 55 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for ...Children 8 years and older. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options...
Operating Instructions
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...v to the next setting. Press B to go directly to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. The Timer Menu includes the following options, then press ....v to highlight one of the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to programming Timer 1 or 2 in the Timer Menu, to reset to exit the Menu. To reset the Clock or Timers ...
...v to the next setting. Press B to go directly to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using the Timer Menu KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. The Timer Menu includes the following options, then press ....v to highlight one of the following options: Option Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Description You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn off and tune to programming Timer 1 or 2 in the Timer Menu, to reset to exit the Menu. To reset the Clock or Timers ...
Operating Instructions
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...Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description ...Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning, set to CC1. For closed caption). Press to On or Off. Set to confirm the selection. Off Turns...
...Info Banner: On Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language: English Clock/Timers Setup Menu for KV-30/34HS420 Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description ...Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning, set to CC1. For closed caption). Press to On or Off. Set to confirm the selection. Off Turns...
Operating Instructions
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...your language of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as selected DVD ... choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press . z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on -screen Menus in your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture...
...your language of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.) Option Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KV-30/34HS420 Only Language 16:9 Enhanced KV-27/32/36HS420 Only Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as selected DVD ... choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press . z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on -screen Menus in your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture...