Page 2 - ATTENTION
1 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, 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 constitute a risk of electric shock to pe...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Use
2 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. WARNING To guar...
Page 4 - Antennas
3 Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. ❑ Never cover the slots and openings with a cl...
Page 6 - Contents; Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
5 Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ....................................................................................................... 7Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 7 Package Contents ............................
Page 8 - Overview; Package Contents; Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:; DRC; Unlike
7 Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, u...
Page 10 - Setting Up the TV; TV Controls and Connectors
9 Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. About the AC Power Cord The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the plug upward to remove it from the hook....
Page 11 - Front Panel
10 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Item Description 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video ( 2 ). 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUD...
Page 12 - Rear Panel; RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
11 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Rear Panel 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 1 Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quali...
Page 13 - Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna; If you are connecting a VCR; See the connections described on pages 16 and 18.; VHF and UHF
12 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See t...
Page 14 - Notes on Using a Cable Box Connection; Use the cable box
13 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Notes on Using a Cable Box Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cab...
Page 15 - Connecting Optional Equipment
14 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box 18 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Satellite Receiver 21 Satellite Receiver and ...
Page 16 - Example of an S VIDEO Connection; Component video
15 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below. About Using S VIDEO If the optional equip...
Page 17 - VCR and Cable; For best results, use this connection if:; Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.; To connect the VCR and cable; Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
16 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/U...
Page 18 - Notes on Using This Connection
17 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustratio...
Page 19 - VCR and Cable Box; Three coaxial cables.; To connect the VCR and cable box; Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
18 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV re...
Page 21 - Press
20 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VC...
Page 22 - Satellite Receiver; To connect a satellite receiver; Watch the satellite receiver
21 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver ’s satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver ’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a...
Page 23 - To connect a satellite receiver and VCR
22 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter ’s two output jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use a coaxial ca...
Page 25 - To connect a DVD player with component video connectors; and P
24 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, P B , P R ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect...
Page 28 - To connect a device that has DVI OUT:; Watch the DVI device
27 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P DVI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack to the...
Page 29 - Watch the HDMI device
28 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P HDMI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: 1 Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect ...
Page 30 - Camcorder; To connect a camcorder; Watch the camcorder
29 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder 1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder ’s A/V output jacks ...
Page 31 - Audio Receiver; To connect an audio system; Speaker
30 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver ’s line input jacks. 2 Using the TV’s...
Page 32 - Using the CONTROL S Feature; Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
31 SETU P Set up S E TUP SETU P S E TUP SETU P Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point y...
Page 33 - Setting Up the Channel List; To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV; To exit the Tilt Correction
32 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Set up SETU P Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. Using Auto Program To run Auto Program ...
Page 34 - Using the Remote Control; Remove the battery cover from the remote control.; Inserting Batteries
33 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagra...
Page 35 - Button Descriptions
34 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P S E TU P Rem o te Con tr ol Button Descriptions 8 1 4 qa qd qg qk ws 6 2 9 qs q; qf qh qj ql wa w; 3 5 7 HS420.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM
Page 37 - Vv B b
36 SETU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P S E TU P Rem o te Con tr ol qh DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. Press again to turn Display off. qj SCREEN MODE Press to toggle between the Screen Mode options: Normal and Zoom ....
Page 38 - Programming the Remote Control; FUNCTION; Notes
37 SETU P SETU P S E TUP Rem o te Con tr ol S E TUP SETU P Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote contro...
Page 40 - Using the Features; This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.; Watching TV; For a complete list of all
39 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Watching TV Topic Page Watching TV 39 Using Screen Mode 40 41 Using Favorite Channels 42 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 43 KV-30/34HS420 Only KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To Do This ... Do This ... ...
Page 41 - Using Screen Mode; You can also change the Screen; enlarges the center portion of the 4:3
40 SETU P SETU P S E TU P Feat ur es S E TU P SETU P Using Screen Mode Models KV-30/34HS420 Only The Screen Mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following settings. When you change cha...
Page 42 - SCREEN MODE; to toggle between Normal and Zoom modes.
41 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P S E TUP Feat ur es ModelsKV-27/32/36HS420 Only The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable “black bars” appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using the Screen Mode feature, you...
Page 43 - Using Favorite Channels
42 SETU P SETU P S E TU P Feat ur es S E TU P SETU P Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Ch...
Page 44 - Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control; All Equipment; POWER; JUMP; v B b
43 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P S E TUP Feat ur es Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle t...
Page 45 - B b; ENTER; SELECT; When the VCR is not
44 SETU P SETU P S E TU P Feat ur es S E TU P SETU P Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box SAT/CABLE FUNCTION Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels ...
Page 46 - Using the Menus; The Menu gives you access to the following features:; Navigating Through Menus
45 Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Navigating Through Menus Menu Icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select DCR Mode...
Page 47 - Using the Video Menu; The Video Menu includes the following options:; To access the Video Menu, follow these steps:; To change settings, press; button on the
46 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Video Menu Selecting Video Options The Video Menu includes the following options: Mode: Vivid PictureBrightnessColorHueSharpnessColor Temp.: CoolClearEdge VM: High DRC Mode: CineMotion To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: To change...
Page 48 - Recommended for moving pictures.; button on the remote
47 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Sharpness, Color Temp and ClearEdge VM. ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu. ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition to give every o...
Page 49 - Using the Audio Menu; The Audio Menu includes the following options:; To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:; button on the remote control.
48 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Audio Menu Selecting Audio Options The Audio Menu includes the following options: To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: To change settings, press V v B b . Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU . 1. Display me...
Page 50 - Select to turn on the TV speakers.
49 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only thro...
Page 51 - Using the Screen Menu; The Screen menu includes the following options:; To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:; the
50 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Screen Menu Selecting Screen Mode Options The Screen menu includes the following options: KV-30/34HS420 Only To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: To change settings, press V v B b . Press to confirm the selection. Press MENU to ex...
Page 52 - If 4:3 Default is set to
51 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen. Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mo...
Page 53 - Using the Channel Menu; The Channel Menu includes the following options:; To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps:; Channels that you set to
52 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options: To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: To change settings, press V v B b . Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU . 1. Di...
Page 54 - Channel Label
53 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 20 channels. 1 Highlight Channel and press . 2 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers (1- 125). Then press to select the channel nu...
Page 55 - Using the Parent Menu; To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps:; If you are not familiar with; Maximum ratings permitted are:
54 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Parent Menu Selecting Parent Menu Options The Parent Menu includes the following options: The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these st...
Page 56 - You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the; The Content-Based Ratings
55 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P US Models:Selecting Custom Rating Options For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 56.) Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTER button w...
Page 57 - button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the; English Rating
56 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 55 .) Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENT...
Page 58 - Using the Timer Menu; The Timer Menu includes the following options:; To reset the Clock or Timers; To access the Timer Menu, follow these steps:; To exit the Menu, press; To go directly to
57 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P Using the Timer Menu Selecting Timer Options The Timer Menu includes the following options: To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote control, when in the Timer Menu, to reset to the factory defaults. KV-27/32/36HS420 Only To access the T...
Page 59 - Using the Setup Menu; The Setup Menu includes the following options:; To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps:; Turns off Caption Vision.
58 SETU P M e nus S E TU P SETU P S E TU P SETU P Using the Setup Menu Selecting Setup Options The Setup Menu includes the following options: To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: To change settings, press V v B b . Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU . 1. Display me...
Page 60 - The
59 SETU P SETU P S E TUP SETU P M e nus SETU P Video Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO ...
Page 62 - Other Information; This chapter includes the following topics:
61 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Glossary 62 Contacting Sony 63 Troubleshooting 63 Specifications 66 Optional Accessories 67 Index 69 HS420.book Page 61 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM
Page 63 - Glossary
62 O ther Inf o SETU P Wel com e SETU P S E TU P SETU P Glossary analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. KV-27/32/36HS...
Page 64 - Remote Control; TV FUNCTION
63 W e lc ome SETU P Oth e r I n fo SETU P S E TUP SETU P Contacting Sony 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) (US residents only) or (41...
Page 67 - Specifications
66 O ther Inf o SETU P Wel com e SETU P S E TU P SETU P Specifications Picture Tube FD Trinitron® tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Channel Coverage VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 1-125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Inputs/Outputs HDMI Video 108...
Page 68 - Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.; Optional Accessories; Cables
67 W e lc ome SETU P Oth e r I n fo SETU P S E TUP SETU P Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Dimensions (W x H x D) KV-27HS420 784 x 601.5 x 520 mm (30 7/8 x 23 5/8 x 20 1/2 in) KV-30HS420 898 x 604 x 564.5 mm(35 3/8 x 23 3/4 x 22 1/4 in) KV-32HS420 ...
Page 70 - Index
69 0-9 buttons 36 , 39 16:9 (widescreen) 8 , 59 16:9 aspect ratio 40 , 50 4:3 aspect ratio 40 , 50 4:3 Default settings 51 A antenna, connecting 12 aspect ratio 59 Audio Menu 45 Audio Out 49 audio receiver, connecting 30 Auto Program (channel setup) 32 , 52 Auto SAP, MTS setting 48 B balance, adjust...
