Warranty Card
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4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the United States.... In-home diagnostic warranty service is valid only in material or workmanship, subject to any authorized Sony service facility. This...
4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the United States.... In-home diagnostic warranty service is valid only in material or workmanship, subject to any authorized Sony service facility. This...
Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... straps and anchors to secure your furniture to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. • Avoid placing any ... larger televisions are improperly secured or in appropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. O Don't place TVs on your purchase! Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. O Carefully read and understand all ! TUNE IN ...
... straps and anchors to secure your furniture to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. • Avoid placing any ... larger televisions are improperly secured or in appropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. O Don't place TVs on your purchase! Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. O Carefully read and understand all ! TUNE IN ...
Operating Instructions
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SONY® 3-810-852-22 (1) Trinitron® Color TV Operating Instructions KV-27520 KV-27V20 KV-29PS1 KV-29R520 KV-29RS20C KV-295D1 KV-29V20M KV-32520 KV-34RS20C ©1996 by Sony Corporation
SONY® 3-810-852-22 (1) Trinitron® Color TV Operating Instructions KV-27520 KV-27V20 KV-29PS1 KV-29R520 KV-29RS20C KV-295D1 KV-29V20M KV-32520 KV-34RS20C ©1996 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... system of the building, as close to the point of this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. These types of imprints are not covered by turning the equipment ...extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. MODEL: KV-27520 / 27V20 / 29PS1 / 29RS20/ 29RS20C /295D1 / 29V20M / 32S20 /34RS20C Please keep the brightness and contrast...limits for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that any further. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet it you are not going to them whenever you call the CATV ...
... system of the building, as close to the point of this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. These types of imprints are not covered by turning the equipment ...extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. MODEL: KV-27520 / 27V20 / 29PS1 / 29RS20/ 29RS20C /295D1 / 29V20M / 32S20 /34RS20C Please keep the brightness and contrast...limits for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that any further. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet it you are not going to them whenever you call the CATV ...
Operating Instructions
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...Getting Started 5 Step 1: Hookup 11 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically (AUTO SET UP) 14 Changing the menu language Operations 15 Watching the TV 17 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO) 18 Selecting the video mode (viDEo) 18 Adjusting picture brightness automatically (LIGHTSENSOR... (AUDIO OUT) 22 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING) 23 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET) 23 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (ON/OFF TIMER) 24 Customizing the channel names (CHANNEL CAPTION) 25 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK) 26 Setting your ...
...Getting Started 5 Step 1: Hookup 11 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3: Setting up the TV automatically (AUTO SET UP) 14 Changing the menu language Operations 15 Watching the TV 17 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO) 18 Selecting the video mode (viDEo) 18 Adjusting picture brightness automatically (LIGHTSENSOR... (AUDIO OUT) 22 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING) 23 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET) 23 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off (ON/OFF TIMER) 24 Customizing the channel names (CHANNEL CAPTION) 25 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK) 26 Setting your ...
Operating Instructions
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... model used for purchasing the Sony Trinitron' Color TV. Instructions in operation are based on the remote commander. 4 Any differences in this manual are some of the features you to receive realistic sound that simulates the sound quality of the picture (KV-27V20/29V20M only). Here are for example, "KV-27S20 only." Welcome! The instructions...
... model used for purchasing the Sony Trinitron' Color TV. Instructions in operation are based on the remote commander. 4 Any differences in this manual are some of the features you to receive realistic sound that simulates the sound quality of the picture (KV-27V20/29V20M only). Here are for example, "KV-27S20 only." Welcome! The instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... coaxial cable (Rear of connecting cables to connect a cable box, make the connection as follows: Cable or antenna Cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF Cable box Cable IN OUT (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF Cable box B • VHF only or • UHF only or • VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable... Antenna connector (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF C • VHF 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF and 00 EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied) • UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable Notes • Most VHF...
... coaxial cable (Rear of connecting cables to connect a cable box, make the connection as follows: Cable or antenna Cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF Cable box Cable IN OUT (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF Cable box B • VHF only or • UHF only or • VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable... Antenna connector (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF C • VHF 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF and 00 EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied) • UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable Notes • Most VHF...
Operating Instructions
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... cable (Rear of the equipment to be able to do the following connections. For details on the TV. VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied) To an s video equipped VCR without a cable box ■ KV-27V20129V20M only If your VCR has an S video output jack, make the following : • View... the playback of video tapes • Record one TV program while viewing another program (Rear of your TV and select the corresponding connection. Connecting an antenna/...
... cable (Rear of the equipment to be able to do the following connections. For details on the TV. VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied) To an s video equipped VCR without a cable box ■ KV-27V20129V20M only If your VCR has an S video output jack, make the following : • View... the playback of video tapes • Record one TV program while viewing another program (Rear of your TV and select the corresponding connection. Connecting an antenna/...
Operating Instructions
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...-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box • KV-27V20/29V2OM only (Rear of VIDEO IN on the TV. OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR FIX) With a cable box (Rear of TV) Antenna cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF 0 OINULOTINUEATVCURDVIIODEO VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT (VAR FIX) (MONO) AUDIO... R Cable :.1 Splitter LOIUNT Cable box Note • To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of TV) IN VIDEO I S VIDEO Antenna cable VIDEO 0 OINULOTINUAETVCUR`ODl)VIOIDESVOIDEOVUHHFF/ VHF/UHF (MONO) AUDIO R mosemas.-
...-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box • KV-27V20/29V2OM only (Rear of VIDEO IN on the TV. OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR FIX) With a cable box (Rear of TV) Antenna cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF 0 OINULOTINUEATVCURDVIIODEO VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT (VAR FIX) (MONO) AUDIO... R Cable :.1 Splitter LOIUNT Cable box Note • To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of TV) IN VIDEO I S VIDEO Antenna cable VIDEO 0 OINULOTINUAETVCUR`ODl)VIOIDESVOIDEOVUHHFF/ VHF/UHF (MONO) AUDIO R mosemas.-
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) • 8 Getting Started VIDEO IN VIDEO - 0 (MONO) AUDIO R - 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) To a TV and VCR Cable or cable box DBS receiver Antenna I Ill Satellite antenna input AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT O O O VHF/UHF S VIDEO IN OUT (Rear of... TV) DBS receiver Antenna Satellite antenna input VHF/UHF 0 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN LINE OUT 0 0 0 OUT VHF/UHF ETD VHF/UHF VMC-...
... AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) • 8 Getting Started VIDEO IN VIDEO - 0 (MONO) AUDIO R - 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) To a TV and VCR Cable or cable box DBS receiver Antenna I Ill Satellite antenna input AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT O O O VHF/UHF S VIDEO IN OUT (Rear of... TV) DBS receiver Antenna Satellite antenna input VHF/UHF 0 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN LINE OUT 0 0 0 OUT VHF/UHF ETD VHF/UHF VMC-...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting an audio system When connecting audio equipment, see pages 21-22 for viewing a camcorder picture. (Front of TV) VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO LIMON01-PUDIO-R Video and audio outputs VIED L IDEO .-A 0-R PU VIDEO ■ (yellow) VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied) AUDIO.... Set the amplifier's function to AUDIO-L (mono) of TV) VHF/UHF VIDEO IN VIDEO - I- C L C (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VARFIX) S RK-74A (not supplied) AUDIO OUT-L (white) AUDIO OUT-R (red) Line input - Connecting a camcorder • KV-27V20/29V20M only This connection is convenient for more information. (Rear...
Connecting an audio system When connecting audio equipment, see pages 21-22 for viewing a camcorder picture. (Front of TV) VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO LIMON01-PUDIO-R Video and audio outputs VIED L IDEO .-A 0-R PU VIDEO ■ (yellow) VMC-8105/8205 (not supplied) AUDIO.... Set the amplifier's function to AUDIO-L (mono) of TV) VHF/UHF VIDEO IN VIDEO - I- C L C (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VARFIX) S RK-74A (not supplied) AUDIO OUT-L (white) AUDIO OUT-R (red) Line input - Connecting a camcorder • KV-27V20/29V20M only This connection is convenient for more information. (Rear...
Operating Instructions
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... S video jack to connect a VCR for recording. Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT ■ KV-27V20129V20M only MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is on the screen. (Rear of TV) IN VIDEO ic) S VIDEO VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO WARM/ VCR (for playback) AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT OUT.../8205 (not supplied) The above type of connection should only be used when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and from the TV's VIDEO IN jacks to connect a VCR for playback and the composite video jack to the VCR's line output, as shown below. (Rear of a second VCR...
... S video jack to connect a VCR for recording. Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT ■ KV-27V20129V20M only MONITOR OUT allows you to record a program that is on the screen. (Rear of TV) IN VIDEO ic) S VIDEO VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO WARM/ VCR (for playback) AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT OUT.../8205 (not supplied) The above type of connection should only be used when you connect from the line input of one VCR, and from the TV's VIDEO IN jacks to connect a VCR for playback and the composite video jack to the VCR's line output, as shown below. (Rear of a second VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... types of batteries together. • If the electrolyte inside the battery compartment. Label color White Blue TV/VCR/DBS/Cable box operation buttons. OO O O O Notes • Under normal conditions, batteries will last up ) Green TV/VCR/DBS/Cable box function buttons. Do not drop it, step on the battery to the diagram... or the indicators of the battery coMpartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. o Green Blue Transparent Blue Blue cD Oo C3, SONY Getting Started 11 Step 2: Setting up , the batteries may be worn out. Getting to six months.
... types of batteries together. • If the electrolyte inside the battery compartment. Label color White Blue TV/VCR/DBS/Cable box operation buttons. OO O O O Notes • Under normal conditions, batteries will last up ) Green TV/VCR/DBS/Cable box function buttons. Do not drop it, step on the battery to the diagram... or the indicators of the battery coMpartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. o Green Blue Transparent Blue Blue cD Oo C3, SONY Getting Started 11 Step 2: Setting up , the batteries may be worn out. Getting to six months.
Operating Instructions
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... menus are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed. VOLUME + 0 CD - The AUTO SET UP screen appears. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number appears. ITV VIDEOI First please connect the antenna. to select the language. 3 Press VOLUME -. To exit AUTO... execute AUTO SET UP. The picture and sound settings will be sure to connect the antenna or cable to the TV (see "Setting cable TV on the TV. "AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the TV. 2 (Except Canadian models) Press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - To exit DEMO Press any button. VOLUME + AUTO ...
... menus are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed. VOLUME + 0 CD - The AUTO SET UP screen appears. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number appears. ITV VIDEOI First please connect the antenna. to select the language. 3 Press VOLUME -. To exit AUTO... execute AUTO SET UP. The picture and sound settings will be sure to connect the antenna or cable to the TV (see "Setting cable TV on the TV. "AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the TV. 2 (Except Canadian models) Press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL - To exit DEMO Press any button. VOLUME + AUTO ...
Operating Instructions
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... channels After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary channels or add the channels you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the same number is beside ERASE. (2) Press CH +/- The CHANNEL ERASE/ADD menu appears. H to select n, and press O. ...Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting. SONY Press TV (FUNCTION). - CHANNEL ERASE,ADD 33 r•ERASE ADD O DMENU UseI0 - 9lor (CH.f-I MENU Use M OJ Exit ( 1 3 Press * or * to ...
... channels After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary channels or add the channels you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the same number is beside ERASE. (2) Press CH +/- The CHANNEL ERASE/ADD menu appears. H to select n, and press O. ...Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting. SONY Press TV (FUNCTION). - CHANNEL ERASE,ADD 33 r•ERASE ADD O DMENU UseI0 - 9lor (CH.f-I MENU Use M OJ Exit ( 1 3 Press * or * to ...
Operating Instructions
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... UP (page 12). Presetting channels You can change the menu language. AUTO PROGRAM "AUTO PROGRAM" appears on or off If you have connected the TV to a cable TV system, set it manually. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press * or a to select n, and press C.17 . 3 Press * or a to select AUTO PROGRAM, ...CAPTION CHANNEL BLOCK . , FAVORITE CHANNEL - 1.CABLE OFF AUTO PROGRAM MENU Use M OD Exit 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number appears. 14 Getting Started Changing the menu language • Except Canadian models If you prefer Spanish to English...
... UP (page 12). Presetting channels You can change the menu language. AUTO PROGRAM "AUTO PROGRAM" appears on or off If you have connected the TV to a cable TV system, set it manually. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press * or a to select n, and press C.17 . 3 Press * or a to select AUTO PROGRAM, ...CAPTION CHANNEL BLOCK . , FAVORITE CHANNEL - 1.CABLE OFF AUTO PROGRAM MENU Use M OD Exit 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen. Press TV (black button) so that a channel number appears. 14 Getting Started Changing the menu language • Except Canadian models If you prefer Spanish to English...
Operating Instructions
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... To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press VOL +. to turn on the TV. Muting the sound Press MUTING. JUMP Pressing JUMP again switches back the channel. TV (POWER) TV (FUNCTION) TV/VIDEO TV (black button) 0 9 buttons ENTER CH +/- SONY 1 Press TV (POWER) to adjust the volume. POWER If "VIDEO" appears on the screen. until the...
... To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press VOL +. to turn on the TV. Muting the sound Press MUTING. JUMP Pressing JUMP again switches back the channel. TV (POWER) TV (FUNCTION) TV/VIDEO TV (black button) 0 9 buttons ENTER CH +/- SONY 1 Press TV (POWER) to adjust the volume. POWER If "VIDEO" appears on the screen. until the...
Operating Instructions
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...1 * -Channel number, the current time (only for the length of the show. SAP indication disappears after three seconds. • KV-27V20/29V2OM only TV ----. When you select XDS with Caption Vision. "DISPLAY OFF" goes off . 16 Operations Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired display appears... input appears. Caption Vision*** DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY Watching a video input picture Press TVNIDEO repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears, or turn the TV off after three seconds. ** Some programs are broadcast with XDS (Extended Data Service) which shows a network name, program name, program ...
...1 * -Channel number, the current time (only for the length of the show. SAP indication disappears after three seconds. • KV-27V20/29V2OM only TV ----. When you select XDS with Caption Vision. "DISPLAY OFF" goes off . 16 Operations Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired display appears... input appears. Caption Vision*** DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY Watching a video input picture Press TVNIDEO repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears, or turn the TV off after three seconds. ** Some programs are broadcast with XDS (Extended Data Service) which shows a network name, program name, program ...
Operating Instructions
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... greenish. You can adjust the picture to PICTURE Decrease picture contrast and give vivid color. to adjust the item. 4 B O • VIDEO STANDARD BRIGHTNESS When watching TV programs, you want to select M, and press CO. 4 B O p VIDEO WIODE . BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS D MENU Use CO M Exit 3 Select the item you can adjust the picture of...
... greenish. You can adjust the picture to PICTURE Decrease picture contrast and give vivid color. to adjust the item. 4 B O • VIDEO STANDARD BRIGHTNESS When watching TV programs, you want to select M, and press CO. 4 B O p VIDEO WIODE . BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS D MENU Use CO M Exit 3 Select the item you can adjust the picture of...
Operating Instructions
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... STANDARD, MOVIE, or SPORTS mode, and press O. Note • The LightSensor function may malfunction if you stand or place objects in the VIDEO menu. • KV-27V20129V20M only The LightSensor feature adjusts the brightness of program that best suits the type of the picture automatically according to the Original screen. Choose... MODE STANDARD PICTURE HUE O COLOR BRIGHTNESS IIIII SHARPNESS LIGHTSENSOR OFF ME NU Use 1=11) M Exit ED 4 Press t or a to choose three different modes of the TV. 18 Operations
... STANDARD, MOVIE, or SPORTS mode, and press O. Note • The LightSensor function may malfunction if you stand or place objects in the VIDEO menu. • KV-27V20129V20M only The LightSensor feature adjusts the brightness of program that best suits the type of the picture automatically according to the Original screen. Choose... MODE STANDARD PICTURE HUE O COLOR BRIGHTNESS IIIII SHARPNESS LIGHTSENSOR OFF ME NU Use 1=11) M Exit ED 4 Press t or a to choose three different modes of the TV. 18 Operations