Warranty Card
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...defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as...adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to be presented to state. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer...
...defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set forth as...adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to be presented to state. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer...
Operating Instructions
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.... Continuously watching the same channel can be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. To reduce the risk...
.... Continuously watching the same channel can be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle, or other for long periods of time at low settings. To reduce the risk...
Operating Instructions
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... front cover of this manual and the rear of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on , the user is connected. The word 'SRS' and the SRS symbol ( ) are registered trademark of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. Other U.S. Connect the equipment into an outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of your authority...
... front cover of this manual and the rear of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on , the user is connected. The word 'SRS' and the SRS symbol ( ) are registered trademark of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. Other U.S. Connect the equipment into an outlet on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of your authority...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions completely, and keep this manual for grounding). Use Power Sources This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. If you are unable to the operating instructions. Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set...
... instructions completely, and keep this manual for grounding). Use Power Sources This set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it in the operating instructions or service manual. If you are unable to the operating instructions. Follow the instructions below: Alternate Warning For the set...
Operating Instructions
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... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is grounded so as to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for long periods of time, unplug it can come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection...
... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is grounded so as to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for long periods of time, unplug it can come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection...
Operating Instructions
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... the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are specified in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to determine that the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is...
... the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are specified in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to determine that the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is...
Operating Instructions
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...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 40...
...2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV Automatically 17 Using Picture in Picture (PIP 18 Quick Start to the Menus 20 Using the Menus Using the Video Menu 23 Using the Audio Menu 24 Using the Channel Setup Menu 26 Parental Control 28 Using the Parental Control Menu 31 Using the Timer Menu 34 Using the Setup menu 35 Using the Basic Menu 36 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 37 Troubleshooting 40...
Operating Instructions
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...-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - A recognized symbol of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Allows you to the on TV by establishing rating limits. Favorite Channel - Instant access to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - A tool for access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control...
...-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Picture in Picture (PIP) - A recognized symbol of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Allows you to the on TV by establishing rating limits. Favorite Channel - Instant access to help monitor what their children watch on -screen menus without the use of a remote control. Front A/V inputs - A tool for access to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - A quick connection for optimal picture quality. Parental Control...
Operating Instructions
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... viewing unscrambled channels coming through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 38). To use the cable box to change channels through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change your channels, set up allows you to the AUX jack on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service...
... viewing unscrambled channels coming through the cable box cannot be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 38). To use the cable box to change channels through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the remote control to: a) change your channels, set up allows you to the AUX jack on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control can be viewed in PIP. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from your cable service...
Operating Instructions
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... optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs from your...
... optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can use S VIDEO instead of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 1 From cable/ antenna VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection To watch video programs from your...
Operating Instructions
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... to use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter to: a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the...
... to use the remote control to: a) change channels through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. Rear of TV VCR 2b Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 3 1 Splitter Cable Box Cable 2a Optional connection 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter to: a) the IN jack on your cable box, and b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the...
Operating Instructions
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... yellow Audio/Video cable. the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting...
... yellow Audio/Video cable. the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting...
Operating Instructions
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... onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control to the TV input. Your remote control may not work with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. qs POWER Press when you want to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off . To use the PIP feature...
... onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control to the TV input. Your remote control may not work with the 0 9 buttons. 8 Cycles through available Steady Sound settings, (see page 24). 9 RESET Press to return to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through available video inputs. qs POWER Press when you want to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off . To use the PIP feature...
Operating Instructions
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... use the main CH+/- This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the remote control. The sound symbol appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you have connected to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a small "window" picture. Press to freeze the window picture. buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV...
... use the main CH+/- This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Main picture Channel number of the remote control. The sound symbol appears for 3 seconds, indicating whether you have connected to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a small "window" picture. Press to freeze the window picture. buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks at a time, so the window picture will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on the back of your remote control to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture appears. 3 Use the yellow labeled buttons on the PIP control buttons. Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working channel. 2 Press the button...
... receiver is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks at a time, so the window picture will not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting section on the back of your remote control to view a working channel. 2 Press the button and the window picture appears. 3 Use the yellow labeled buttons on the PIP control buttons. Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working channel. 2 Press the button...
Operating Instructions
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... End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Program your TV based on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control and...
... End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Password: _ _ _ _ Move Select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Timer 1: Set Timer 2: Set Current Time Daylight Saving: OFF End MENU Setup Basic Set the clock on your TV. Move --- --:--AM Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: OFF Demo Program your TV based on a program's rating or content. Using the Remote Control and...
Operating Instructions
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... the favorite channel (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). OFF: Select if you will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to set a favorite channel. When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will need to select Auto or Manual. Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move...
... the favorite channel (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). OFF: Select if you will appear. 3 When in Manual, press G then to set a favorite channel. When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed by the 0 9 buttons will need to select Auto or Manual. Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps: To display To highlight To select Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Move...
Operating Instructions
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... picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the front of your nearest Sony dealer. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service...
... picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu (page 26). Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Make sure the channel selected is flashing on the front of your nearest Sony dealer. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with TV reception. Check your outdoor antenna or call your local service...
Operating Instructions
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... same channel. Use the or buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of the F or buttons on the remote control. Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture (pages 18-19). Your TV may be set up to order a replacement. Press again when the setting or adjustment is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver...
... same channel. Use the or buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of the F or buttons on the remote control. Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture (pages 18-19). Your TV may be set up to order a replacement. Press again when the setting or adjustment is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS16) 1 Y, PB, PR Speaker output 5 W x 2 Power Consumption...
...) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y168 (1) (KV-27FS12, KV-32FS12) RM-Y169 (1) (KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16) RM-Y171 (1) (KV-27FV16) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD3 (27 inch models) SU-32FD3 (32 inch models) KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16 Screen size Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 inches (736 mm) measured diagonally Inputs/outputs 3 video, 3 audio 1 S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 2 RF inputs (KV-27FS16) 1 Y, PB, PR Speaker output 5 W x 2 Power Consumption...