Page 3 - Connecting Additional Equipment; WARNING
Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut...
Page 4 - User Guide; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNIN...
Page 7 - Contents; Introduction; Index
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features................................................................................ 1About this Manual ............................................................................................................................. 2Batteries...
Page 9 - Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
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...
Page 10 - Operating Instructions; About this Manual; Press
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...
Page 11 - Using the Remote Control
Introduction 3 Using the Remote Control ✍ The remote control shown (RM-Y181) is for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The remote control for the models KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100 (RM-Y180); do not have the yellow labeled PIP function buttons. Button Description 1 MUTING Press...
Page 13 - Connecting Your TV; TV Rear Panel; Jack; This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.; S VIDEO
5 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 ✍ The TV rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The KV-...
Page 14 - This input connects to the component video Y, P; AUDIO OUT
Operating Instructions 6 5 AUDIO L(MONO), R/ VIDEO This input connects to the AUDIO/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....
Page 15 - Basic Connections; TV with Indoor or Outdoor Antenna, or CATV Cable
7 Connecting Your TV 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 receptio...
Page 16 - Cable Box Connections; Cable Box and TV; Rear of TV
Operating Instructions 8 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 PI...
Page 17 - Cable Box and Cable; change channels through your TV; Cable Box
9 Connecting Your TV 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 ❏ ch...
Page 18 - Connecting a TV and VCR; Optional connection; VCR
Operating Instructions 10 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...
Page 19 - Splitter
11 Connecting Your TV 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 receivin...
Page 20 - Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver; Satellite Receiver; cable
Operating Instructions 12 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/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the cable from ...
Page 21 - Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR; From
13 Connecting Your TV 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...
Page 22 - Connecting a DVD Player; If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y, P
Operating Instructions 14 Connecting a DVD Player Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/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 quality by ...
Page 23 - Connecting a Camcorder
15 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO/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, AUX, TAP...
Page 25 - Using Basic Functions; Setting Up the TV Automatically; To perform Auto Program again
17 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...
Page 26 - Quick Start to the Menus; Menu; Make adjustments to your picture settings.
18 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 23. Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channe...
Page 28 - Displaying Picture in Picture; To use PIP
20 Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) 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 the FUNCTION bar to...
Page 29 - PIP Functions buttons; Description
Using Basic Functions 21 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 receiver. PIP Function...
Page 30 - Setups that affect your ability to use PIP; Connect the CATV cable to the VHF/UHF input on the back of the TV.
22 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...
Page 31 - Using the Menus; How to access menus
23 Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to access menus 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. 3 Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the feat...
Page 32 - Using the Video; Mode; White tint; VM; To Display
24 Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu Mode Customized picture viewing Use the F or f buttons 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 for a finely d...
Page 33 - Using the Audio; TV Sound
Using the Menus 25 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...
Page 34 - Use the
26 Operating Instructions Audio Out Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press to select it. Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV. Fixed: Adjust the volume through a connected stereo. ✍ If your TV is set to Au...
Page 35 - Using the Channel Setup; channels
Using the Menus 27 Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels 1 Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-8) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels. 3 P...
Page 37 - Using the Parent; To use the Parent Menu
Using the Menus 29 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 ...
Page 38 - Parental Control; Setting the Rating
30 Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. 1 Press f to highlight Parental Lock, press . If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify t...
Page 39 - Information for Parents; To view a program that exceeds the TV rating; Using the Custom Menu
Using the Menus 31 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 32 ...
Page 40 - United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options
32 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 34.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on...
Page 41 - Unrated; Allow; Allows all unrated programs; Block; Blocks all unrated programs
Using the Menus 33 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...
Page 42 - Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options; Rating; Defined as; PG
34 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 ...
Page 43 - Using the Timer
Using the Menus 35 Using the Timer Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press to open Current Time menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press . 2 Press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing Use the timers to program your TV to...
Page 44 - Using the Setup; Video Label; equipment; Language
36 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 F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press to select it. Off: Caption Visi...
Page 45 - Using the Basic; Picture contrast; Effect
Using the Menus 37 Using the Basic Menu Picture Picture contrast Press G to decrease picture contrast. Use the g 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, Text1-4, or Info). Effect ...
Page 47 - Other Information; Programming the Remote Control; VCR codes
39 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...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting; Problem
42 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...
Page 52 - You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 36) and no text
44 Operating Instructions If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). ...
Page 53 - Specifications
Other Information 45 Specifications For all models (except as noted) 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 Trinitron ® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accessories...
