Sony KV-27FV300 - Manuals

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 incl...

2 Operating Instructions 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, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once you’re connected, follow the instructions and use the remote cont...

Introduction 3 Using the Remote Controls Model RM-Y181 For KV-27FV300 model Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 4...

Introduction 5 Model RM-Y182 For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 models Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to power off the equipment programmed into the remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49. 3 SLEE...

Introduction 7 Button Description 1 TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49. 2 VCR (operating) Operates your VCR. The VCR must be progra...

8 Operating Instructions 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 AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cabl...

Connecting Your TV 9 5 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO Connects to the AUDIO and VIDEO output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack. 6 Y, P B , P R /...

10 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 rec...

Connecting Your TV 11 Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. ...

12 Operating Instructions Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: ❏ change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal...

Connecting Your TV 13 Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a 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 you...

14 Operating Instructions Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: ❏ change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are rece...

Connecting Your TV 15 Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing You can connect two VCRs to...

16 Operating Instructions Connecting a 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), conne...

Connecting Your TV 17 Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), con...

18 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 improve the picture qua...

Connecting Your TV 19 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 an Audio System Using audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, ...

21 Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels. When Auto Programming, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The In...

22 Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 33. Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channe...

24 Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) with Remote Y181 The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. Displaying Picture in Picture To use PIP 1 Press the TV button in th...

25 PIP Functions buttons For KV-27FV300 model To change channels/programs in the PIP window ❏ Use the yellow PIP CH+/- button to scroll through TV channels. ❏ Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player, or satellite re...

26 Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) with Remote Y182 The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture. Displaying Picture in Picture To use PIP 1 Press the TV button in th...

27 PIP Functions buttons For KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300 model To change channels/programs in the PIP window ❏ Use the yellow PIP CH+/- button to scroll through TV channels. ❏ Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video equipment connected to the TV, such as your VCR, DVD player, or ...

28 Operating Instructions Setups that Affect Your Ability to Use PIP ❏ Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window. ❏ If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time...

29 Using Wireless Headphones Installing the Battery Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones. 1 Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated. 2 Insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up and then close the lid. When used ...

30 Operating Instructions Using the Headphones 1 Press . ( The i icon and channel number display.) 2 Place the headphones securely onto your head. To listen to sound only from wireless headphones ❏ Turn down the TV speaker level, or press MUTING on the remote control. To turn off headphones ❏ Put do...

31 Listening to Sound from Main and PIP Window Pictures To use your headphones to listen to the sound from the main or window picture (when using PIP), select the audio source. 1 If PIP is not displayed, press to display a PIP window. 2 Press . The i icon and channel number appear for about three se...

33 Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Depending on the model of television that you have purchased, your remote control will have either a joystick (RM-Y182), or directional buttons ( F f G g ) and a button (RM-Y181). How to access menus wit...

34 Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu Mode Customized picture viewing Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following options, then press to select it. Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select...

Using the Menus 35 Using the Audio Menu Treble Press the joystick left to decrease higher pitched sound. Press the joystick right to increase higher pitched sound. Bass Press the joystick left to decrease lower pitched sound. Press the joystick right to increase lower pitched sound. Balance Press th...

Using the Menus 37 Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Channels Quick access to favoritechannels Press to open the Favorite Channels menu: 1 Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select the position (1-8) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Use the joystick to scroll throug...

Using the Menus 39 Using the Parent Menu The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu In Parent menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parent menu. 1 Use the buttons to enter a ...

40 Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. 1 Use the joystick to highlight Parental Lock, press . If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to s...

Using the Menus 41 Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ Press , then use the buttons to enter your password. Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit. See page 42 ...

42 Operating Instructions United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page page 44.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters a...

Using the Menus 43 Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. ✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religio...

44 Operating Instructions Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. French Rating These ratings are ...

Using the Menus 45 Using the Timer Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. 1 Use the joystick to scroll up or down to enter the correct day and time, then press . 2 Press to return Timer menu or press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing Use the timers to progra...

46 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 captioning).Use the joystick to scroll up or down to select from one of the following options, then press to select it. CC...

Using the Menus 47 Using the Basic Menu Picture Picture contrast Use joystick left to decrease picture contrast. Use joystick right to increase picture contrast. Caption Vision Closed-Captioning In the Basic menu, Caption Vision options are Off and the last captioning option selected (CC1-4, Text 1-...

49 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...

52 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. Problem Possible Solutions Reset the TV to factory settings ❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote co...

Other Information 55 Specifications For all models (except as noted) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Television system American TV standard/NTSC (KV-27FV300, KV-32FV300, KV-36FV300) Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna term...