Sony KV-24FV300 - Manuals

User Guide Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writi...

Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features ................................................. 1 Batteries for the Remote Control .......................................................................... 2About this Manual ...........................................................

1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA . Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy includ...

2 Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable...

3 Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. TV Rear Panel Jack Description 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that ...

4 Operating Instructions Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best recept...

Connecting Your TV 5 Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. Optional connection If your VCR is equip...

6 Operating Instructions TV and Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to channel 3 ...

8 Operating Instructions TV and Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 3 Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and V...

10 Operating Instructions Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Optional connection If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y, P B , P R ), you can optimize the picture qu...

Connecting Your TV 11 Connecting a Camcorder Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Headphone jack is STEREO. Front A/V Panel F F A/V ou...

Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions 13 Using the Remote Control 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once (may not work with older equipment). 3 TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you...

14 Operating Instructions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to perform Auto Program, or ...

Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions 15 Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channel settings. Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Video Move S...

17 Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To Access a Menu 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu, then press . 3 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the desired option, then press . 4 Pres...

Using the Menus 18 Using the Video Menu Mode Customized picture viewing Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture. Sports: Select for a bright picture. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Video Move Selec...

19 Operating Instructions Picture Controls Menu Picture Controls With the Picture Controls menu open: Picture: Press G to decrease the contrast. Press g to increase contrast. Brightness: Press G to darken the picture. Press g to brighten the picture. Color: Press G to decrease color saturation. Pres...

Using the Menus 20 Using the Audio Menu Treble Press G to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press g to increase the higher pitched sound. Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sound. Press g to increase the lower pitched sound. Balance Press G to emphasize the left speaker. Press g to emphasiz...

21 Operating Instructions Options Menu MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound Press F or f to select one of the following options: Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically to a Second Audio Program (...

Using the Menus 22 Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Channels Quick access to favoritechannels Press g to open Favorite Channels menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-5) where you want to set a favorite channel. Then press . 2 Using the F or f buttons, select the desired chann...

Using the Menus 24 Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV’s rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar wit...

27 Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control Menu In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 Press , then use the buttons to enter a 4-digit password. 2 Confirm your password by entering it again. Once your passwo...

Using the Menus 28 Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. 1 With Lock highlighted, press . If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections, Child, Youth, ...

29 Operating Instructions Using the Custom Menu Before setting Custom ratings, see pages 24-26, “Overview of the Ratings,” for a description of the available rating systems. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit. See...

Using the Menus 30 Using the Timer Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press g to open Current Time menu: 1 Use the F or f button to enter the correct day and time, then press . 2 Press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing Use your timer settings to program ...

31 Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu Caption Vision Closed-Captioning Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).Press F or f to select one of the following options: CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of...

32 Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press . 2 Press or (FUNCTION). 3 Use the buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. 4 Press . VCR codes Sony 301, 302, 303 JCPenney 309, 305, 30...

35 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony Dealer. No picture, nosound Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few...

37 Operating Instructions Specifications For all models (except as noted) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD...

38 Index A Audio Menu 20 Audio Out 21 Auto Program 14, 22 Auto SAP 21 B Balance 20 Bass 20 Battery Installation 2 Brightness 19 C Cable 22 Caption Vision 31 Channel Fix 22 Channel Label 23 Channel Setup Menu 22 Channel Skip/Add 23 Color 19 Color Temp 19 Connections Cable and Antenna 4 Connecting a C...