Warranty Card
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...how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you . 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 sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so ... For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan has established telephone numbers for one (1) year (color picture tube - LABOR: For a period of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the form of a bill of , ...
...how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you . 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 sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so ... For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan has established telephone numbers for one (1) year (color picture tube - LABOR: For a period of purchase, if this Product (including any accessories) against defects in the form of a bill of , ...
Operating Instructions
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... the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in a picture tube implosion. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • If liquid has been spilled into the set. • If the set . Adjust only those...
... the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is in a picture tube implosion. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • If liquid has been spilled into the set. • If the set . Adjust only those...
Operating Instructions
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Contents Introduction Trinitron® Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 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...
Contents Introduction Trinitron® Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 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...
Operating Instructions
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...: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Before you begin using this manual. A tool for..., or DVD player. Energy Star® - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - Program your remote control to the on the front cover of a button. Trilingual Menus - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Choose between English...
...: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. A quick connection for parents to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV16, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS16 only). Universal Remote Control - Before you begin using this manual. A tool for..., or DVD player. Energy Star® - A video input that offers enhanced picture quality. Direct MTS - Program your remote control to the on the front cover of a button. Trilingual Menus - Trinitron® Color TV Features Some of energy efficiency. S VIDEO - Choose between English...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. the audio cables must still be connected. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Using a coaxial... cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and...
... AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the TV. the audio cables must still be connected. You can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Using a coaxial... cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 6 S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and...
Operating Instructions
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... feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you... use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8
... feature by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the button to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). the audio cables must still be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you... use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; Operating Instructions If you will be connected. You can get better picture quality by setting your TV to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs. 8
Operating Instructions
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... antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 3 Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the receiver inputs. button to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your satellite receiver to switch between the VHF/UHF and satellite 9 Connecting Your...
... antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 3 Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use the receiver inputs. button to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your satellite receiver to switch between the VHF/UHF and satellite 9 Connecting Your...
Operating Instructions
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... of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Rear of TV Rear of DVD player Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) For optimum picture quality, use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality. Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and...
... of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. Rear of TV Rear of DVD player Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) For optimum picture quality, use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality. Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and...
Operating Instructions
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... on and off. Press again to turn DISPLAY off all Sony equipment at once, (may not look like the one illustrated. (continued) 15 Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y171) is for KV-27FV16. qf Picture in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when ... 8 Cycles through available video inputs. To use the PIP feature, see page 37). qh DISPLAY Press once to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off the sound. qd FUNCTION Press when you want to adjust...
... on and off. Press again to turn DISPLAY off all Sony equipment at once, (may not look like the one illustrated. (continued) 15 Your VCR power will remain on page 14 (RM-Y171) is for KV-27FV16. qf Picture in an onscreen menu. 0 VOL (volume) Press when ... 8 Cycles through available video inputs. To use the PIP feature, see page 37). qh DISPLAY Press once to the AUX input (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off the sound. qd FUNCTION Press when you want to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... arrow buttons to exit the menu at any time. Press again to move the cursor. Moves the cursor in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 42. 16 wa MENU Displays the on Picture in the on -screen displays. Brings up the custom guide of your remote control, see page 18. If you...
... arrow buttons to exit the menu at any time. Press again to move the cursor. Moves the cursor in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 42. 16 wa MENU Displays the on Picture in the on -screen displays. Brings up the custom guide of your remote control, see page 18. If you...
Operating Instructions
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... the PIP feature on the video equipment you are equipped with the window picture. buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the...
... the PIP feature on the video equipment you are equipped with the window picture. buttons at the bottom of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only These models are hearing the sound from the main or picture window. This means that PIP is currently receiving sound Channel number of the...
Operating Instructions
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...re viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be the same as the main picture. You should now have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in both your main window ...for descriptions on pages 41-42 for each connected video equipment component. to change the channel in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on the bottom of the TV, ...not the AUX input. 19 The cable box only unscrambles one signal at the back of your picture window. 3 Use the yellow CH+/- Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions To use the main CH+/-...
...re viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will be the same as the main picture. You should now have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in both your main window ...for descriptions on pages 41-42 for each connected video equipment component. to change the channel in the picture window. 4 Now use PIP 1 Press the TV FUNCTION button on the bottom of the TV, ...not the AUX input. 19 The cable box only unscrambles one signal at the back of your picture window. 3 Use the yellow CH+/- Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions To use the main CH+/-...
Operating Instructions
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... your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 20 Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: VM: High Cool Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup... Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are for KV-27FV16.
... your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Your menus may not look like those illustrated. 20 Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: VM: High Cool Move Select End MENU Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup... Video Audio Channel Parent Timer End MENU Setup Basic Customize your audio settings. Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are for KV-27FV16.
Operating Instructions
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... settings (Vivid, Standard, Sports, Movie). Movie: Select for a bright picture. Picture Picture contrast Brightness Picture adjustment Color Color saturation Hue Color tones Sharpness Picture detail Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity Modulation Press G to sharpen the picture. Press g to darken the picture. Sports: Select for a finely detailed picture. Press G to increase color saturation. Press g to decrease color...
... settings (Vivid, Standard, Sports, Movie). Movie: Select for a bright picture. Picture Picture contrast Brightness Picture adjustment Color Color saturation Hue Color tones Sharpness Picture detail Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity Modulation Press G to sharpen the picture. Press g to darken the picture. Sports: Select for a finely detailed picture. Press G to increase color saturation. Press g to decrease color...
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Press to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). Press or F to move the cursor to exit. To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press . OFF: Select if you want to select...
Press to the desired channel number and press . After you close the menu, the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS16, KV-27FV16, KV-32FS16 only). Press or F to move the cursor to exit. To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press . OFF: Select if you want to select...
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...window open: 1 Press F or f to access the input you to choose a label and press . Tilt Correction Press f or F to select one of the picture by -5 and +5. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the on-screen menus. 35 TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Demo...of choice. Language Select to activate. Use the F or f buttons, select the desired language and press . 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is ...
...window open: 1 Press F or f to access the input you to choose a label and press . Tilt Correction Press f or F to select one of the picture by -5 and +5. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of the on-screen menus. 35 TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. Demo...of choice. Language Select to activate. Use the F or f buttons, select the desired language and press . 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is ...
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... stereo or mono reception. Picture contrast Press g to mono programs (KV-27FV16 only). CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program. Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to increase picture contrast. Effect Press F or...Picture Caption Vision: OFF Effect: OFF Advanced Menu Move Select End MENU Picture Press G to select one of the following options: OFF: Caption Vision is not activated. Press F or f to decrease picture contrast. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16...
... stereo or mono reception. Picture contrast Press g to mono programs (KV-27FV16 only). CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program. Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to increase picture contrast. Effect Press F or...Picture Caption Vision: OFF Effect: OFF Advanced Menu Move Select End MENU Picture Press G to select one of the following options: OFF: Caption Vision is not activated. Press F or f to decrease picture contrast. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS12, KV-27FS16, KV-32FS12, KV-32FS16...
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... Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Press so that MUTING disappears from other electronic equipment. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged... in. If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your nearest Sony ...
... Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3). Press so that MUTING disappears from other electronic equipment. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged... in. If red light is currently broadcasting. Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from the screen (page 15). Check your nearest Sony ...
Operating Instructions
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... a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the remote control. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. This will not show in the small window picture. Both may be tuned to the use the PIP feature. Try changing channels in the main... Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be set up to select all your channels through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with nothing connected to it will only work if your Sony television, please call our Direct...
... a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the remote control. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. This will not show in the small window picture. Both may be tuned to the use the PIP feature. Try changing channels in the main... Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be set up to select all your channels through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO button with nothing connected to it will only work if your Sony television, please call our Direct...
Operating Instructions
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... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) 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 ...
... external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories Size AA (R6) 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 ...