Trinitron CoIor TV

Operating Instructions
KV-27S15 KV-27V15 KV-29RS15 KV-32S15 K V-32S 16 KV-32V15 KV-32V16 KV-34V15C
_c%1995 bv Sony Corporation
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet if you are not going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself. see the supplied
For details concerning safety precautions, leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS"
Installing TO prevent ventilation Do not place CAUTION When your using TV games, computers, subject internal openings. heat build-up,

do riot block place,

install
the TV in a hl_t or hulnid to excessive dust

ol in a vibration.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

or mechanical

ancl similar

products

TV, keep

the brightness

and contrast

functions

at low
settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the scrt_n for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast
RISK OF I_LECTRIG SHOCK DO NOT OpEN

setting,

the image

can be permanently

imprinted by

onto the your

screen. These types of imprints are not covered warranty because they are the result of misuse.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK COVER OF ELECTRIC (OR SACK) INSIDE. PERSONNEL SHOCK,

You are cautioned

DO NOT REMOVE
that any changes in this manual this equipment Vision (except
or modifications could void your
expressly authority Note on
approved to operate Caption
NO USER.SERVICEABLE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE

KV-29RS15)
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15.119 of the FCC rules Note attention to CATV to Article system 820-40 installer to call the CATV system of the NEC that provides installer's
This symbol is intended to alert the presence of uninsulated "dangerous within the product's enclosure that sufficient magnitude to constitute a electric shock'to per'sons.
user to the voltage" may be of risk of

This reminder

is provided
guidelines for proper that the cable ground system practical. of the building,
grounding and, in particular, specifies shall be connected to the grounding as close to the point of cable entry as

This symbol

is intended

to alert

the user to the Use of this television receiver for other than private \,iewing
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization program from the broadcaster/cable company and/or owner.
CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Owner's The model Record and serial numbe?s are Incated at the rear of the below. dealer
TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

Precautions

Safety
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC (except KV_34V15C). Operate the TV only on 220-240 V AC (KV-34V15C). One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact VOklr dealer. Should tmplug personnel any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, the TV and have it checked by qualified before operating it any further.
4 Welcome! 4 Checking your model number

Getting

Started

$ Step 1: Hookup

9 Step 2: Setting up the remote 10 Step 3: Setting

(AUTO SET UP)

commander

up the TV automatically

13 Changing

the menu language

Operations
Watching Watching the TV two programs screen at a time---PiP automatically
16 Adjusting the picture (VrDEO)
17 Adjusting Adjusting Listening bright-hess

(LU_SVONDER)

the sound to surround (AUDIO) sound (SURROUND) (MTS)
Selecting Stereo or bilingual programs Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER) Setting audio out (AUDIOOUT) Customizing the channel number

CAPTION/GUIDE)

buttons

Setting

video labels (VIDEOLABEL) Caption Vision (CAFT1ONVlSlON) video equipment a cable box
Displaying Operating Operating

Additional

Information
Troubleshooting Specifications Index

The captions

in parentheses

indicate menu names.

Thank you for purchasing

the Sony Trinitron

TV. Here are some of the features your TV:

you will enjoy with

The instructions in this manual are for eight models listed below. Before you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of your TV. The KV-27S15 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "KV-27S15 only."
Oa-screen menus that let you set the picture quality, sound, and other settings. Surround system that simulates the sound quality of a concert hall or movie theater. Picture-in-Picture that allows you to watch another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture. Cable box control (Cable Mouse) that allows your TV to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes (KV-27VI5/32VI5/32V16 only). Lumisponder that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen (KV-27V15i32V15/32V16i34V15C only).
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote commander. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote commander. Feature packages

q q " I

number

-I:(:ll((il

KV-27SI5
_v-_v_s I'1"1 I'l'l'r'l

KV'32V15 I q t q q

KV-29Rs_s ! [ I I I I 1"1

KV-34WSCI,I I'1

* Refer to the supplied Cable Mouse manual for additional information specific to its use.
Started Connecting an antenna/cable system without a VCR TV
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, make the connection as follows: Cable or antenna

(Rear f o

VHF/UHF

Cable box

VHF/UHF VCR

Cable ::(_]_OUT IN OUT AUDIO VrDEO s VIDEO LINE

/T! r?L2=

AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) (not supplied) YC-15V/30V

RK-74A (not supplied)

S VIDEO

With a cable box

(RearofTV) VHF/UHF
OUT OIJT AUDIO VIDEO IN LINE[_.
--VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)
VMC410S/820S (not supplied) Splitter
Note To connect a monaura] VCR, connect the audio output VCR to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the "IV. of the

VCR with a cable box

--(not supplied) I YC-15V/30V
S-VIDEO AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)
Ca_ P'_ Splitter _ OUT RK-74A (not supplied)
Note Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma) signals. The S connection sends the two signals separately preventing degradation, and gives better picture quality compared to conventional connection.

a camcorder

KV-27V15132S15132S16132V1 132Vl 6134V15Conly $ This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder.
(Front of KV-32S15/32V16)
(Front of KV.27V15/32V15/32V16/34V15Q

STEREO/ u c_

(yello VIDE' W_
AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)

(yello VIDE w)-'-_

(red) AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L (white)

Video and
audio outputs VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

Note * To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of the VCR to AUOIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the TV.

an audio

system

see page 20 for

when cora_ecting audio equipment, more information. (Rearof IV)
RK-74A (not supplied) -Set the amplifier's
function to line input. AUDIO OUT-L (white) Line

Connecting other

AUDIO OUT-R

with CONTROL S jack

Make the following connections to control the TV and connected equipment with one remote commander. To control other Sony equipment with the TV's remote commander, connect the input of the equipment to CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV. To control the TV with the remote commander of other Sony equipment, connect the ou_ut of the equipment to CONTROL S IN jack on the TV.

Sony equipment

KV-27V15/32V15/32V16
Connect the supplied cable box controller (Cable Mouse) to the CONTROL S OUT jack. Refer to the the Cable Mouse's manual for details on the connection. (RearofTV)

I Getting Started

For operating

video equipment

c_nO c_nO c_nO

Indicates _ selected

TV_ID[_ TV JUMP
Insert one size AA (R6) battery (supplied) by matching the + and - on the battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Set the selector to the "_ middle position

(lIE) (lID

For using the Picture-in-Picture feature

MUTING

Notes With normal months. use, the battery should last for approximately for an extended six

Indicates PIP selected Set the selector to the highest position. ---
If you do not use the remote commander
_0 _0 _0 cznO c:_O _E_O mmO G_z_l

_#_ TV JUMP

period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on it or let it get wet. Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, heater, or where the humidity is high. near a

(IED (EID (EID

Using the remote
The upper half of the remote commander has three selectable operation modes, Each button in this area has three different functions. You can select the mode by sliding a selector on the left side. For normal TV viewing
Variable area indicator --

c::nO c:_O

TVNI_O

<mO _0

"_/ JUMP
Indicates MODE selected Set the selector to the lowest position.

C_D C_D C_D

Getting Started / g

Press CH +.

AUTO PI_AM
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed. If the TV receives cable TV channels, CATV is set to ON

automatically.

Notes If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the on the menu disappears automatically, In case of using the AUX connector, preSs the TV button remote commander first and make sure that "AUX" is displayed beside the channel number on the screeen. follow steps 2 and 3 above to perform 32V15/32V16 only)
You can set up your TV easily by using the AUTO SET UP feature. It presets all the receivable channels. To set up the TV manually, see "Setting cable TV on or off" (page12) and "Presetting channels"(page12). If the TV is set to a video input, you cannot execute AUTO SET UP. Press TV/VIDEO or TV so that a channel number appears.

AUTO SET LIP. (KV-

(Front of KV-27S 15129RS 15/32S15/32S16}
DEMO: To browse the main functions, Press VOL + in step 3. The functions and menus are displayed one by one.
FACTORY PRESET: To restore the factory settings
when you are confused about the TV settings, Press CH- in step 3. The settings of picture and sound are restored
(Front of KV-27V15132VIS/32V16134V15C)
SETUP I_/NIDEO -- VOLUME + --CHANNEL_ OPOWEFI

to the factory

setting.

Erasing

or adding

channels

SET UP

I'1"

Press POWER to turn the "IV on.

OPOWER

After AUTO SET UP you can erase unnecessary channels or add the channels you want. Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting.

_ (2zx3

VOL+ AUTO SET UP : : CH CH1 FACTORY IOEMO PRESET

Press + or - t to move the cursor (1_) to ENGLISH and press RETURN.
VIDEO AUDIO SET UP ,E_NGLISH Use _ Exit _i
Press + ) or - t to select ESPAI_IOL and press RETURN.
AUDIO AJU5 ES "EEP_L I VIDEO [UsBf#i_lSalifD
Press MENU to return to the original

screen.

Note Certain parts of the ESPANOL menus remain in English.
Operations Switching channels
Press JUMP. The channel you watched previously appears.

quickly

between
Pressing JUMP again switches back the channel.

Muting

"MUTING"

MUTING SLEEP --

the sound

appears on the screen.

Press MUTING.

C_O c:_OC230 C_OC_O_

MODE Low position --_

_3 c:_ocz_

-JUMP 0 - 9 buttons
To restore the sound, press MUTING again, or press VOL +. Displaying on-screen information
DISPLAY -VOL +/- -sJ !U! L_

CH +/-

Use this feature to check the channel number, channel caption (if set), and MTS mode (if SAP is selected). Press DISPLAY.

DISPLAY

press POWER (TV) to turn the TV on.
To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. If "VIDEO" appears on the screen, press the TV/ VIDEO or TV button so that a channel number appears. 2 Select the channel you want: To select a channel directly Press the 0 - 9 buttons and then press ENTER. To scan through channels Press CH +/- until the channel you want appears, Setting the Sleep Timer
The TV stays on for the length of time you specify and then shuts off automatically. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time (minutes) you want appears. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as follows: 30 _ 60 _ 90 ---*OFF.
The channel can also be selected without pressing ENTER.
To cancel the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears, or turn the TV off. Changing AUX input the VHF/UHF input to the
Press VOL +1- to adjust the volume.
a KV.32V15/32V16/34V15C only Press "IV.

VOLUME

Pressing TV again switches back to the previous input.
Note Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to TV.

lOPeratins

Changing mode

the window

picture
Press TV/VIDEO in the PIP control area to select the input mode. Each time you press TV/VIDEO, "TV', "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2" and "VIDEO 3 (except for KV-27S15/ 29RS15)" appear in sequence.

The watch Picture-in-Picture both the main (PIP) picture feature and allows a window you to

simultaneously.

Your feature TV must (_cept be connected to a VCR to

See with

KV-32V15/32V16/34V15C). an antenna/cable TV system

"Connecting

a VCR"

for connections.

A window picture will appear in the same input mode as the last time you used PIP.
Note If you use one of the connections from page 6, your PIP input source is a VCR. If you use one of the connections from page 7, your PIP input source is a VCR or cable box.
POSITION FREEZE AUDIO SWAP PIP High position

PIP TV/VIDEO CH +/-

Displaying

Press PIP.

a window

Listening picture

Press AUDIO._ display the window

to the sound

of the window
Input-source mode or "IV channel for the main picture

The that

appears picture

for a few sound

seconds, is being

indicating received.

Main pictUree "=__ l (1W);dsiwelPi(tUrlnpu,-sourcelm(der or TV , picture

channel for the window

To restore the main picture sound, press AUDIO again. Press PIP again to display a smaller window picture. Changing picture W channels in the window

Press CH +/- in the

PIP ontrol

To remove Notes

windo_a

} icture,

PIP again.
If the main picture is not receiving an image, the window picture may be in black and white. The windo_ picture may be affected by the condition of the main picture. The window picture s_und is also output h'om the VARIABLE/FIX AUDIO OUT jacks when you listen to it. In order to operate PIP, your VCR must be turned (_n (l'.w-t,/it KV-32VI5132VI6/34V15C).

Changing picture

the position
Press POSITION. Each time you press POSITION, the window picture will move counterclockwise on the screen.

Freezing

When watching TV programs, you can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste. You can adjust the picture of video input(s) as well. These settings are stored separately from those for the TV picture.
This feature is useful when you want to write down a recipe from a cooking program, a displayed address or a phone number and so on, Press FREEZE.

+0or_0_ MODE

To restore the normal screen, press FREEZE again.

Press MENU. Make sure the cursor (1_) is beside VIDEO and press RETURN.
P PICTUflE HUE COLOR BRleHT SHARP V _ENU I DEO Use 1i_ IIIIIIIIItlEIM _#""" IWlII"" UmlI----Exit W

Swapping pictures

Press SWAP.

the main and window

Each time you press SWAP, the images from the main and window pictures switch places along with the sound.
Select the item you want to adjust. For example: (l) To adjust brightness, BRIGHT and, press + t1" - to select or

::.* 6

I VIDEO 1
PICTURE mmamlm= COLOR IIIII-'--='BRIGHT IIIIIIII1_, SHARP IVIDEO :_NU Us_ _i Exl[ ii

(2) press RETURN.

Note T_e ch_ra3els being received through the AUX jack cannot be displayed as a window picture (KV-32VIS/32V16/34V15C only).

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the selected item: (1) Press + t or - to adjust the item and,

appears

Use #_i

, 6RIGHTNESS

The new setting in the VIDEO menu. KV-27V15132V15132V16134V15C The LUMISPONDER
(_ _BR IGHT:_MENuSHARpCOLGRHuEPICTURE _EllE'="_l Exit _i_

only the brightness of

feature adjusts
the screen automatically according to the ambient brightness. The LUMISPONDER function automatically adjusts the level set by the user in the VIDEO menu to the standard.
For details on each item, see "Description adjustable items" below.
5 To adjust other items, repeat steps

3 and 4.

or- _ MENU

Description

Item PICTURE

of adjustable

Press -
Press + to Increase picture contrast and give vivid color. Make skin tones become greenish. Increase color intensity. Brighten the picture. Sharpen the picture.

Low position MODE

RETURN
Decrease picture contrast and give soft color. Make skin tones become purplish. Decrease color intensity. Dar.ken the picture. Soften the picture.

Press MENU.

HUE COLOR BRIGHT SHARP
Press + or - to select VIDEO and press RETURN. Press + * or - to select LUMISPONDER and

press RETURN.

To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed. All the settings except for PICTURE are restored to the factory settings.

iv00 i

PI CIURE il_ BRIGHT SHARP _ _L_ _ bLUMI SPI_IDER : OFF :_ENU
BRIGHT PJCTGHE llII-"--SHARP _ lVlOEO SPOi_OER : ON ,_ LLIMI :I_Hu
Press + 4, or - to select ON or OFF and

Operations 17

Adjust the selected item: (1) Press+ # or - $ to adjust the item and,
You can adjust the quality of the TV sound to suit your taste. You can adjust the sound of video input(s) as well. These settings are stored separately from those for the TV sound.
(2) press RETURN. The new setting appears in the AUDIO menu.

TREBLE

BAL_@ICE --"4-----
.sAss SS-----MTE: MAIN Sli_D :OFF AUDIO SPEAKER SWITCH

NU C:D C:D_

RESET Feor-t MODE Low position
For details on each item, see "Description adjustable items" below. 5
To adjust other items, repeat steps 3 and 4 above,
of adjustable Press + to Increase the treble response, Increase the bass response. items Press - # to Decrease the treble response. Decrease the bass response. Emphasize the left speaker's volume.
Press MENU. Press + or - t to select AUDIO and press RETURN.
Description Item TREBLE BASS
SURROUNO :OFF Mrs: MAIN BALANCE ----4. SPEAKER SWITCH ;_NJ
BALANCE Emphasize the right speaker's volume.
Select the item you want to adjust. For example: (1) To adjust bass, press + # or - to select BASS and,
To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed.
Note When SPEAKER (page 20) is OFF and AUDIO OUT (page 20) is FIXED condition, the sound is set to mid-level and it cannot be adjusted.
='BASS Selle,.,,.TREBLE BALANCE _ i_ole SPEAKER :OFF SURROUNO SWITCH :_ENU

MrS: MAIN

18 JOperations

SURROUND

feature

simulates

reproduction
with the atmosphere of a movie theater or a concert hall. Surround sound is only effective for stereo programs.
The Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) feature allows you to enioy stereo sound or Second Audio Programs (SAP) at your choice. The initial setting is stereo sound (MAIN).

+_or-_

MENU MODE Low position RETURN

LOW position MODE

Press MENU. Press + or - t to select AUDIO and press RETURN. Press + t or - to select MTS and press RETURN.

TREBLE BALAi_E

Press MENU. Press + or - t to select AUDIO and press RETURN. Press + or - 4 to select SURROUND and
TREBLE _ BASS BALANCE_--,I-,---, ,SURROL_ND:OFF MT$: MAIN IAUDIO SPEAKER _ITCH :_ENU
IAUDIO SPEAKER _ITCH SURROUND:OFF :_ENU

_.k_S:

BASS_JIA_R ''--"
Press + t_ or - to select MAIN, SAP, or MONO and press RETURN.
Press ) or - to select ON and press RETURN.
TREBLE BASS BALARCE"-I >SURROUND:ON kITS: MAIN IAUDIO SPEAKER_ITCH _NU
TREBLE BASS BALANCE'"4""_ BURROUND:OFF ,_TS: SAP _eDlO SPEAKER :SWITCH

Choose MAIN

Listen to stereo sound. The STEREO indicator on the TV lights up while a stereO broadcast is received.
Listen to bilingual programs. The sound of non-SAP programs muted when SAP is selected. Reduce noise during stereo will be

broadcasts.

Note Stereo and SAP sounds are sub)ect to program sources.
You may switch off the TV speakers when, for example, you want to listen to the sound through a stereo system.
You can select audio out to variable or fixed when SPEAKER is set to OFF. Audio out is variable when SPEAKER is set to ON.

+_or-__MENU

MODE _:_ RETURN

+)or-t MODE LOW position

Press MENU Press + t or - to select RETURN. AUDIO and press
Press MENU. Press + or - to select AUDIO and press RETURN. Press + t or - to select SPEAKER SWITCH and press RETURN.
SPEAKER ='SPEAKER _NI TCH : OFF
Press + _ or - t to select SPEAKER SWITCH and press RETURN.

SPEP,KER SWITCH

_,o OUT : v,_
Make sure the cursor (1_) is beside SPEAKER and press RETURN.
press + or - t to select AUDIO OUT and press RETURN.

SPEAKER : OFF

SPEAKER _ITCH _'SPEAKER : ON

SPEAKER

SWITCH
Press + * or - to select VAR or FIXED and press RETURN.
Press + or - to select ON or OFF and press RETURN.

_;o OuT vAo

SPEAKER : OFF "AUDIO OUT FIXED ::t,_ NU SPEAKER SWJTCH :1

c_. Q_

Sound output varied according to the TV settings. You can adjust the volume, bass, treble and balance.

FIXED: Sound output is always fixed to a certain level. The volume, bass, treble and balance are also fixed to the factory settings.

I Operations

Press + or - to select a channel guide number button and press RETURN. Numbers 0-9 and DISPLAY and ENTER are available for use as a customized channel number. Each time you press + or - , the channel positions change to red in turns. The channel number button you select will be the one you press to call up your favorite channel.

CH CAPTION/GUIDE

7 You can choose up to 12 channels, caption each channel, and assign a specific channel number button to each channel. This feature allows you to select your favorite channels easily by name. For example, you can name channel 20 "ESPN," and assign the channel number 4 button to it.
Press + or - to select the channel that you want to caption and press RETURN.

_--Ihe letler. Exit I_'l

Selecl.iSle]

captions

to favorite
8.Enter the letters (up to four) to caption channel: (1) Press + or - to select the first letter. Each time you press + or - , the letter changes as shown below and,
O_-pl_-_.*-_S_--,A_-*B_-,._-,Z*-p&_--_l_-L(blank

MODE Low+_or-_ position

RETURN MT_N U VIDEO

space)

Press TVNIDEO Press MENU.

or TV to select TV mode.

Press + or - to select SET UP and press RETURN. Press or - to select CH CAPTIONIGUIDE and press RETURN.

_& ' --1

(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to select the remaining letters and press RETURN.

Press RETURN again.

Select tU'' '_ a position. Exil = I

(continued)

9 Repeat step 5 to 7 to caption other channels. To erase a caption Press RESET after step 5.
Notes The position number you already selected appears in yellow.
If the CH CAPTION/GUIDE menu appears in black, the TV is set to a video input and you cannot select CH CAPTION/ GUIDE. If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears automatically,. The channel captlon/guide feature is not available input. (KV-32V15/32V16/34V15C only)
KV.27V15132S15132S16132Vl$132V16134V15C only

Selecting

a captioned
This feature allows you to label each input mode so that you can easily identify the connected equipment. For example, you can label VIDEO 1 [N as VHS.

CD C22)_

CH GUIDE

MODE -Low position -_1

** MODE _ or-t Low position

000 000

to select
Press MENU. Press + _ or - t to select SET UP and press RETURN. Press + 4, or - to select VIDEO LABEL and press RETURN.
Press CH GUIDE. The CHANNEL GUIDE menu appears showing channel captions and the corresponding channel number buttons. 3
Es_'._ ___. (___-. -- --. ]l_________. 2 Press a channel number button, ENT button the DISP or

16,35 05,06,09

18,19,26,16, 23, 31
M]TSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC PANASONIC

the manufacturer's

PHILCO PHILIPS

QUASAR RCA SAMSUNG SANYO

05,06,37 O5,O6 O5,06,O9 05,06 07,08

11, J.5 21

CODE SET

SCOlT SHARP

SHINTOM SYLVANIA

MODE Low position

13,t4 O5,O6,O9
29 28,29 20, 17 code numbers

O- 9 buttons ENTER

SYMPHONIC TEKNIKA TOSHIBA TOTE VISION

ZENITH

t.C@J/

MDP manufacturer

While pressing CODE SET, press 0 - 9 to enter the manufacturer's code number (see the chart in the right column). For example, to operate a Sony 8 mm VCR, press O, 2 and ENTER.
Manufacturer SONY KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANZ MITSUBISHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA SANYO SHARP YAMAHA Notes

Code number O56 53

If more than one code number i_ listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your nonSony video equipment with this remote commander. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this remote commander. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control unit. The code numbers for Sony equipment factory as follows: Beta, ED Beta VCRs mm VCR 02 VHS VCR Caution When you remove a battery from the remote commander, the code may revert to 03. Reset the code each time you replace the battery, if necessary. are assigned at the
03 (preset code for this remote commader)

} Operations

Operating

equipment

_ VTR _ Middle position---_ _I

Video operating buttons

Use the video operating buttons on the remote commander to operate the video equipment,
Operating a VCR To turnon or off To ehan_e channels To record Buttons on the remote commander Press POWER Press CH +/Press and REC simultaneously To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause To search the picture forward and backward Press Press Press Press

-POWER (CABLE) CODE SET

Follow which

these instructions

to set the manufacturer's a connected commander. commander remote For
will enable you to operate

cable box to operate

with the pre-programmed
example, you can set the remote a connected Zenith cable box.
Press I I Press _ or _ playback

during

JUMP 0 - 9 buttons ENTER
Operating the laser-disc player To play To stop To pause
Buttons on the remote commander Press Press II Press I I To resume normal playback, press again. Keep pressing _ or ,_1 during playback To resume normal playback, release the button. Press CH +/-

["P It II('i-l)

CH +/l--ul]ll--II

CABLE BOX/TV selector

Double images or ghosts "_ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings). Cannot operate menu If the item you want to choose appears in black, you cannot select it. Press TV/VIDEO correctly. Check the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting in the SET UP menu. If it is ON, you cannot operate AUTO SET UP or CH SET LIP.
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when
using an antenna "_ Check if CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu, (page 12) ,# Use AUTO SET UP or AUTO PROGRAM to
add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory. (page 10, 12)
Cannot receive any channels when using cable "IV Check if CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu.
'#'Use AUTO SET UP orAUTO PROGRAM to addreceivable channels that arenotpresently in TV memory. (page 10, 12)
Remote _ commander does not operate
di_ppea_s from the screen. (page 14) "#'Check _ the setting intheAUDIO menu. (page 19) ,_ Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON inthe
SPEAKER SWITCH menu. (page 20) No color. use FACTORY PRESET. (page 10) -,)'Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
Battery could be weak. Replace a battery. Make sure the TV's power cord is connected selector to TV when
securely to wall outlet. ,,_ Set the CABLE BOX/TV
operating your TV.,_ Are fluorescent lights too close to TV? Move at least 3-4 feet away from TV.
-_ Black and white programs cannot be seen in

color.

Commander's power, channel up/down, channel buttons do not function ,_ Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to the correct position. Cannot select TV channels -I_When using usethe cablebox control (Cable Mouse), refer to the Cable Mouse's manual. Cannot gain enough volume when using a (able box -IHncrease the volume at the cablebox. Then set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to TV and adjust the TV's volume. The TV needs to be cleaned --b Clean theTV with a soft dry cloth.Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.
Television Channel Antenna Picture

system coverage

American VHF: 75-ohm 2-33
TV standard ' UHF: 14-69 / CATV: terminal 1-125 for VIIF/UI Trinitron IF

externa!

antenna tube
Hi Black Trinitron" 27 3

_ tube 32 I 34 3

Screen size (in.) Number of inputs/outputs Video

Measured

diagonally sync
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 500 mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms {fix) Impedance: 5 kilohms

Speaker

requirements
KV-32V15 KV-32V16 b KV-34VI_
a= 120V, 60 Hz b= V, 50/60 Hz
consumption (W) When in use In standby

661x603

170 6.5 664x572 x 513

c:_Q / |

c_uo ,::_O/|

Insert one size AA (R6) battery (supplied) by matching the + and - on the battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Set the selector to the middle position

<b /I

For using the Picture-in-Picture feature
Notes With normal months. use, the battery should last for approximately six

Indicates PIP selected

If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Do not handle the remote commander step on it or let it get wet. roughly. Do not drop sunlight, it,
Set the selector to the highest position.
Do not place the remote commander in direct heater, or where the humidity is high.

near a

remote

commander

The upper half of tile remote commander has three selectable operation modes. Each button in this area has three different functions. You can select the mode by sliding a selector on the left side. For normal TV viewing

Vraritble indicator

, o o ovI Oll

lowest position.

Getting Started I 9

Press CH +.

-CHANNEL+

AUTO PROGRAM

:For cable box control

(Cable

Mouse)
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed. If the TV receives cable TV channels, CATV is set to ON automatically.
Notes If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears automatically. In case of using the AUX connector, press the TV button on the remote commander first and make sure that "AUX" is displayed beside the channel number on the screeen. Then follow steps 2 and 3 above to perform AUTO SET UP. (KV32V15 only)
You can set up your TV easily by using the AUTO SET UP feature. It presets all the receivable channels. To set up the TV manually, see "Setting cable TV on or off" (page12) and "Presetting channels"(page12). If the TV is set to a video input, you cannot execute AUTO SET UP. Press TV/VIDEO or TV so that a channel number appears.

DEMO: To browse

the main functions, and menus are
(Front of KV-27S15/29RS15/32S
Press VOL + in step 3. The functions displayed one by one.

UP TVNIDEO

FACTORY PRESET: To restore the factory settings when you are confused about the TV settings, Press CH- in step 3. The settings of picture and sound are restored to the factory setting.

VOL+ CHCH+ POWER

SET UP (Front of KV-27V15/32V15)

SET UP TVNIDEO VOLUME 4-

-- CHANNEL

Erasing

or adding

channels

SET UP

..-tI t 1t T--rilL t

After AUTO SET UP you can erase unnecessary channels or add the channels you want. Preset channels during the day rather than late at night, when some channels may not be broadcasting.
Press POWER to turn the TV on.

OPOWER

MODE__
Press SET UP on the front The menu appears.
DEMO AUTO SET UP : VOL+ I OH+ I

ll "E"O

RETURN

of the TV.

tow position--+lll _
Press MENU. The main menu appears.
'VIDEO AUDIO SET UP CAPTION Use _ VISION Exit

FACTO ESET C"I

(continued)

10 I Getting

to move

Lul_ot

(1_) to

IO acid u Li)_;llmei

SET UP and press RETURN. The SET UP menu appears.
"CH CAPTION/GUIDE CH SET UP S VIDEO SET UP ::'MENU se _ _ Exit _] J
(1) Press + t or - to move the cursor (_) to ADD. (2) Press the 0 - 9 buttons to select the channel you want to add and press ENTER and,

Selected channel number

i ERASE

ISelect the

channell
Press + t or - to move the cursor (1_) to CH SET UP and press RETURN. The CH SET UP menu appears.
CH SET UP _CABLE : ON I AUTO PROGRAM I CH ERASE/ADD I ;;:_ENU 0_ Exit

[u,oo_

(3) press RETURN. The indication "+" appears beside number, showing that the channel the preset memory.

Exit _1

the channel is added to
Press + or - to move the cursor (1_) to CH ERASE/ADD and press RETURN. The CH ERASE/ADD menu appears.
CH ERASE/ADD 'ERASE I ADD ] ::MENU the channel/ 101 | / J
To erase and/or step 5. When you finish,

add other

channels,

repeat

press MENU.

ISelect

[Use _ Exit_/ *
Erase andlor add the channel you want: To erase an unwanted channel (1) Make sure the cursor (I_) is beside ERASE. (2) Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to erase and,
Notes If you erase or add a VHF or UHF channel, the cable TV channel with the same number is also erased or added, and vice versa. Erasing and adding channels are also available for the AUX

input. (KV-32V15 only)

/ _ERASE

:;:_ME U N

/Select

/use*_

Exit_ I
(3) press RETURN. The indication "-" appears beside the channel number, showing that the channel is erased from the preset memory.

Setting Fo_ _bie

or off (_bi_ Mouse) use_ i

Presetting

channels (Cable Mouse) use_

bo_ Ont_i

_For' cable box_ ontrol
If you have connected the TV to a cable TV system, set CABLE to ON, the factory setting. If not, set CABLE to OFF. You do not have to do this procedure if you execute AUTO SET UP (page 10). Do this procedure only when you want to set it manually.
You can preset TV channels PROGRAM feature.

easily by using the AUTO

You do not have to do this procedure if you execute AUTO SET UP (page 10). Do this procedure only when you want to set it manually.

2 Press MENU.

Press MENU. Press + or - to move the cursor (1_) to SET UP and press RETURN. Press + t or - to move the cursor (1_) to CH SET UP and press RETURN.

CH SET UP

Press + t or - to move the cursor (1_) to SET UP and press RETURN.
Press + t or - to move the cursor (1_) to CH SET UP and press RETURN.

CH SET

UP I I
"CABLE : ON AUTO PROGRAM CH ERASE/ADD :;_IVlE NO
,CABLE : ON AUTO PROGRAM CH ERASE/ADD :;)MENU Use # _ Exit

IUse 0 _

Set CABLE to ON or OFF: (1) Make sure the cursor (1_) is beside CABLE and press RETURN. If the cursor is not beside CABLE, press + t or - to move the cursor and press RETURN. (2) Press + or - 4 to select ON or OFF and, press RETURN.
Press + or - to move the cursor (1_) to AUTO PROGRAM and press RETURN.

PROGRAM

'CABLE : OFF AUTO PROGRAM CH ERASE / ADD :_MENU Use # _ Exit
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel is displayed. 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Press MENU to return to the original

screen.

If CH SET UP appears in black, the TV is set to a video input and you cannot select CABLE. Press TV/VIDEO or TV so that a channel number appears.
Notes If the CH SET UP menu appears in black, the TV is set to a video input and you cannot select AUTO PROGRAM. Press TV/VIDEO or TV so that a channel number appears. Presetting channels is also available for the AUX input. (KV32V15 only)

12 I Getting

Setting

S video

or off

menu to ON or OFF.

You can change

the S V1DEO

Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 1.

Press MENU.

KV-29RS15 only
Press + t or - to move the cursor (1_) to S VIDEO and press RETURN.
I SET UP OH CAPTION/GUIDE CH SET UP
If you prefer Spanish menu language.
to English, you can change tile

S VIDEO : ON

_i_ +or-t__ MODE Low position

MENU RETURN

Press + or - to select ON or OFF and press RETURN.
SET UP OH CAPTION/GUIDE CH SET UP $ VIDEO : OFF

_VIDEO

;:_IENU

Use _ Exit

AUDIO SET UP ENGLISH
Notes If S VIDEO appears in black, set a video input to VIDEO 1. If you set S VIDEO to ON, the TV automatically receive S video signals whenever a VCR with S video is connected.
Press + or - to move the cursor (!_) to ENGLISH and press RETURN.
VIDEO AUDIO SET UP ENGLISH
Press + 4, or - to select ESPAI_OL and press

RETURN.

VIDEO AUDIO AJUSTES ESPANOL Usar_Salir_

return

original

Certain

of the ESPAI'_OL

remain

in English.

I Opera tions

Switching channels

Press JUMP.

quickly

between

The channel you watched

previously

appears.

cable box control

(Cable Mouse)
Pressing JUMP again switches Muting the sound

back the channel.

Press MUTING. "MUTING"
MUTING SLEEP _ POWER ('IV)

appears

on the screen.

MUTING

MODE Low position

JUMP 0 - 9 buttons

To restore the sound, press MUT1NG again, or press VOL +.

Displaying

DISPLAY ENTER

on-screen

information

number, channel

Use this feature to check the channel

CH +/-

VOL +/-
caption (if set), and MTS mode (if SAP is selected). Press DISPLAY.

DISPLAY

Press POWER (TV) to turn the TV on.
To cancel the display, If "VIDEO" appears on the screen, press the TV/ VIDEO or TV button so that a channel number appears. Setting the Sleep
press DISPLAY again. Timer

Select Press

channel
you want: directly and then press ENTER. appears.
The TV stays on for the length of time you specify and then shuts off automatically. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the time (minutes) you want appears. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes follows: 30 --_ 60 ---+90 ---+OFF. as

HUE COLOR BRIGHT SHARP

4 to select

LUMISPONDER

Soften the picture
To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed. All the settings except for PICTURE are restored factory settings. to the
VIDEO P I CTURE IIIIIIIlllllll!ll. HUE Itlllllll[llllllt. COLOR ill_ll_l_!. BR I GHT mllUllUlIII. SHARP mllllllllll. bLUMISPONDER: ON _VlENU

Adjust

the selected
(1) Press + or - { to adjust the item and,
BASS IIIIIIllllllJIIIIIIIIIIII...
You call adjust the quality of the TV SOulld to suit your taste. You can adjust the sound of video input(s) as well. These settings are stored separately from those for the TV sound.

in the AUDIO menu.

UDIO TREBLE lllllllllllllilll. BASS Wil.. BALANCE. I.. SURROUND:OFF MTS: MAIN SPEAKER SWITCH :;_MENU

RESET MODE Low position

For details on each item, see "Description adjustable items" below. 5 To adjust otheritems0repeatsteps above. of adjustable items

3 and 4

Press MENU. Press + or - to select AUDIO and press RETURN.
AUDIO ,TREBLE I_l_Ultllllll_.. BASS |mllllm. BALANCE.. I SURROUND:OFF MTS: MAIN SPEAKER SWITCH :;_MENU

Press + t to

TREBLE
Increase the treble response BASS Increase the bass response BALANCE Emphasize the right speaker's volume
Decrease the treble response Decrease the bass response Emphasize the left speaker's volume
Select the item you want to adjust. For example: (1) To adjust bass, press + or - 4 to select BASS
AUDIO TREBLE ml|llml_. ,BASS H|lmll. BALANCE. I. SURROUND:OFF MTS: MAIN SPEAKER SWITCH
To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed.
Note When SPEAKER (page 20) is OFF and AUDIO OUT (page 20) is FIXED condition, the sound is set to mid-level and it cannot be adjusted.
BASS Imlllllllllllllllllllllltlllll..

18 I Operations

SURROUND

feature

simulates

sound reproduction

The Multichannel

TV Sound (MI'S) feature

allows you (SAP)

with the atmosphere of a movie theater or a concert hall. Surround sound is only effective for stereo programs.
to enjoy stereo sound or Second Audio Programs at your choice. The initial setting is stereo sound

(MAIN).

+ t or - . II c_OcZ:X)czK)]|
MODE Low position RETURN MENU

MENU RETURN Low position

MENU. AUDIO and press
Press + or - to select RETURN.
Press + * or - to select AUDIO and press RETURN.
Press + or - ! to select MTS and press
Press + * or - to select SURROUND and

press RETURN.

AUDIO TREBLE IIIIIili11!111. BASS IIIIIIIIIIIIII. BALANCE.. I. SURROUND:OFF MTS: MAIN SPEAKER SWITCH ::>MENU
DIO REBLE IIIINIIIIII.. ASS HIIIIIIIlU. ALANCE. I. URROUND:OFF TS: MAIN PEAKER SWITCH ENU
Press + or - to select MAIN, MONO and press RETURN.

SAP, or

Press + or - to select ON and press
Ii UDIO TREBLE IIIIIIglltlllP.. BASS IIIIIIIIHIII.. BALANCE.. I.. SURROUND:OFF MTS: SAP SPEAKER SWITCH ::'MENU
UDIO TREBLE IIIItlllllllltb,,,'.. BASS IHIIIIIIII.. BALANCE. I.. SURROUND:ON MTS: MAIN SPEAKER SWITCH ';:WlENU

Choose MAIN

Listen to stereo sound. The STEREO indicator on the TV lights up while a stereo broadcast is received. Listen to bilingual programs. The sound of non-SAP programs will be muted when SAP is selected. Reduce noise during stereo broadcasts.

Note * Stereo

and SAP sounds

are subject

to program

sources.

You may switch off tile TV speakers wi_en, for example, you want to listen to the sound through stereo system.
You can select audio out to w_riable or fixed when a SPEAKER is set to OFF. Audio out is variable when SPEAKER is set to ON.

+ ,Jor- _.

MODE Low position MENU RETURN MODE Low position

._!cZ:::3 -c_Oc:_OII

Press MENU. Press + or - to select AUDIO and press RETURN. Press + 4. or - to select SPEAKER SWITCH and press RETURN.

SPEAKER SWITCH

Press MENU. Press + or - to select AUDIO and press RETURN. Press + _or - to select SPEAKER SWITCH

and pressRETURN.

AUDIO OUT : VAR
"SPEAKER : ON AUDIO OUT : VAR :_VIENU

CEZ_O<;_

Press + 4, or - to select AUDIO OUT and press RETURN.
SPEAKER SWITCH SPEAKER : OFF AUDIO OUT : VAR :;)MENU
sure the cursor (1_) is beside SPEAKER

and press RETURN.

SPEAKER SPEAKER

SWl TCH : ON

ff#,oOUT : VAR
Press + 4, or - to select ON or OFF and press RETURN.

ISPEAKER SWITCH

Press + or - to select VAR or FIXED and press RETURN.

SPEAKER SWITCH I

_AUDIO OUT _IVIENU

SPEA_ER:?P_,E

"SPEAKER : OFF AUDIO OUT : VAR :;:)MENU
Sound output varied according to the TV settings. You can adjust the volume, bass, treble and balance.

FIXED" Sound output is always fixed to a certain level. The volume, bass, treble and balance are also fixed to the factory settings.
Press + * or - 4 to select a channel
number button and press RETURN. Numbers 0-9 and DISPLAY and ENTER are available for use as a customized channel number'. Each time you press + * or - 4, the channel positions change to red in turns. The channel number button you select will be the one you press to call up your favorite channel.

CH CAPTION/GUIDE I

: FO_ cable _x

ontrol (Cab

@@ @ _8_

Select Use @_ the Exit

---I. I _ I I

channell _ J

You can choose up to 12 channels, caption each channel, and assign a specific channel number button to each channel. This feature allows you to select your favorite channels easily by name. For example, you can name channel 20 "ESPN," and assign the channel number 4 button to it. Setting captions to favorite channels
Press + or - 4 to select the channel that you want to caption and press RETURN.

CAPTION/GUIDE

the _ letter.I Exit _

elect se

Enter the letters channel:
(up to four) to caption the
(1) Press + * or - * to select the first letter.
+for-# MODE Low position MENU RETURN W/VIDEO _W
Each time you press + * or - *, the letter changes as shown below and,
0_--. 1.--*.,,--.9_--*A_--* B*-_.,_--* Z_-* &*-*/_-*_(bl a n k space)
Press W/VIDEO Press MENU.

or TV to select TV mode.

Press + * or - * to select RETURN.

SET UP and

Press + * or - to select CH CAPTION/GUIDE and press RETURN.

H CAPTION/GUIDE I

Select Use

the _ Exit

E---I _

letter.| _ J

(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to select the remaining letters and press RETURN.

CH CAPT ION/GU (_ (_ (_

(_ (_) _)

I_] [DE 20/

Press RETURN

again.

CH CAPT ION/GU I DE

Select

letterd

(D@ / /__

|Select

a posltion,I

1 / (continued)

Repeat

5 to 7 to caption

channels.

To erase a caption Press RESET after step 5.
Notes The position number you already menu selected appears select appears in yellow. the TV is
If the CH CAPTION/GUIDE set to a video GUIDE. input

in black,

and you cannot

CH CAPTION/

If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu disappears automatically. The channel caption/guide feature is not available for the AUX input. (KV-32V15 only)

KV-27V15/32515132V15

Selecting

a captioned

This feature allows you to label each input mode so that you can easily identify the connected equipment. For example, you can label VIDEO 1 IN as VHS.

(C_ CZ9 C::::_h

CH GUIDE

MODE Low position -_1

_:3 _x_czx:

iv :v v v

MENU MODE Low+_or-t position RETURN

Press CH GUIDE.

buttons

to select

Press MENU. Press + or - $ to select SET UP and press RETURN. Press + or - to select VIDEO LABEL and press RETURN.
The CHANNEL GUIDE menu appears channel captions and the corresponding number buttons.

showing channel

J CHANNEL (_)ABC_(_)D

IS_@CNN_ I

(:_)--I

(_) ESPN(_).

.. I. @. M}. J
VIDEO1:VIDEO1 VIDEO2:VIDEO2 VIDEO3:VIDEO3 _MENU se {_ Exit
Press a channel ENT button

number

button,

the DISP or

Press +,
or - _ to select the input mode
to select the channel you want.
you want to label and press RETURN.
VIDEO VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 _MENU Use #_ LABEL VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3
To cancel the CHANNEL GUIDE menu Press CH GUIDE again.

I Operations

Press +, or - to select the label a,d RETURN.

I VIDEO

VIDEO1: VHS VIDEO2:VIDEO2 VIDEO3:VIDEO3 3MENU Use _ _ Exit _
Each time you press + # or - _, the label changes shown below. VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1 "i* S VIDEO _ BETA _-_ 8 mm _--_ VHS _
[] KV.27S15/27V15/32S15/32V15

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 2 *-* BETA 4--* R mm *-* VHS *-_ LD

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 3 *-* BETA _ 8 mm _-* VHS *-_ LD
Some source programs are provided with Caption Vision (Closed Caption). To display Caption Vision, select either CC1, CC2, TEXT1, or TEXT2 from the menu. CC1 or CC2 shows you a caption, that is a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CC1 for most programs.) TEXT1 or TEXT2 shows you text, that is information presented using half to full of the screen. It is not to the_

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to label other modes.

usually related

Note If more menu than 90 seconds disappears elapse after you press a button, the automatically.

MODE +_0r-# Low position

RETURN MENU
Press + # or - # to select CAPTION VISION

VISION OFF

CAPTION ,[]:_/TEXT

_2 r_ TEXT1 I ::_ENU

Press + or - # to select the caption type and press RETURN.
CAPTION [_]/TET _[_1 TEXT1 TEXT2 :)MENU Use # _d_ Exit VISION OFF
Note Captions may appear with a white box or another error instead of a certain word. Poor reception of TV programs also cause errors in Caption Vision. can

VCR Manufacturer

numbers
Manufacturer SONY CANON EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS QUASAR RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHINTOM SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TEKNIKA TOSHIBA TOTE VISION ZENITH
MDP manufacturer code numbers
Code number 01, 02, 05 22, 30, 10, 11, 29 05, 07, 08, 16, 35 05, 06, 18, 19, 29 16, 23, 05, 06 05, 06 05, 06, 05, 06 07, 08 24, 32 11, 13, 05, 06, 29 28, 29 20, 33 12, 15

26, 27 31

You can operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment that has an infrared remote sensor with the supplied remote commander. For this operation, set the manufacturer's code number. Setting the manufacturer's code

_--,_,-CODE SET

__.___ _ u IUl

0 - 9 buttons ENTER

II[--)l!
While pressing CODE SET, press 0 - 9 to enter the manufacturer's code number (see the chart in the Sony right column). For example, O, 2 and to operate a 8 mm VCR, press ENTER.
Manufacturer SONY KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANZ MITSUBISHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA SANYO SHARP YAMAHA Notes

Code number 56 53

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your nonSony video equipment with this remote commander. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this remote commander. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control unit. The code numbers for Sony equipment are assigned at the factory as follows: Beta, ED Beta VCRs mm VCR 02 VHS VCR 03 (preset code for this remote commader)

Caution When you remove a battery from the remote commander, the code may revert to 03. Reset the code each time you replace the battery, if necessary.

Operating

Video operating buttons Middle position--,_L_ C_ _ _ I
Use the video operating buttons on the remote commander to operate the video equipment.
Operating a VCR Buttons on the remote commander Press POWER Press CH +/Press and REC simultaneously Press Press Press Press _1_ Press I I Press _ playback or _1 during
MODE Low position POWER (CABLE) CODE SET
To turn on or off To change channels To record
Follow these instructions
to set the manufacturer's
To play To stop To fast forward To rewind To pause To search the picture forward and backward the tape
which will enable you to operate a connected cable box with the pre-programmed remote commander. For example, you can set the remote commander to operate a connected Zenith cable box.

c_O c_O cz_O _OCzX_c_O

_*_ c_ c_ CE_

JUMP 0 - 9 buttons ENTER

lO 0 C
Operating player To play To stop To pause the laser-disc Buttons on the remote commander Press Press Press I| To resume normal playback, press again. Keep pressing _ during playback To resume normal release the button. Press CH +/or playback,

CABLE BOX.TV

_LKdJ_
CH +/CABLE BOX/TV selector
To search the picture forward and backward
Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector

to CABLE

To search the chapter
Note If the video equipment corresponding button operate.
does not have a certain function, the on this remote commander will not
While pressing CODE SET, press 6 and 8 (Zenith's code number isee chart on the next page) and ENTER.

POWER(CABLE)

the JUMP

TV and

control CH +1-) to

buttons operate

(0 - 9, ENTER, the cable box.

wER Q

(_JUMP
To operate the TV Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to TV. Then use the TV control buttons to control the TV. For more details Refer to the operating cable box.
Manufactures Manufacturer JERROLD PIONEER SCIENTIFIC TOCOM ZENITH
Notes If more than one code number by one until is listed, try entering them one you come to the correct code for your equipment.
on operating instructions
the cable box that come with the
and code numbers (cable box) Code number 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 73 69, 70 ATLANTA 66, 67 71, 72 68
If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some cases, your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this remote commander and you may not be able to operate your cable box with the supplied remote commander. In this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit. When you remove a battery from the remote commander, code may be erased. Reset the code each time you replace battery, if necessary. the the

Additional

Information Only snow and -I_ Check menu. Check noise appear on the screen the CABLE setting in the SET UP (page 12) the antenna/cable connections.
Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs. Press TV to change the input mode. (KV32V15 only) (page 14) Dotted After trying the methods below, if the problem contact your nearest Sony dealer. persists, lines or stripes Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, and hair-dryers. Double images or ghosts Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings). Cannot operate menu If the item you want to choose appears in black, you cannot select it. Press TV/VIDEO correctly. ,,_ Check the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting in the SET UP menu. If it is ON, you cannot operate AUTO SET UP or CH SET UP. Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna Check if CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu. (page 12) Use AUTO SET UP or AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory. (page 10, 12) Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Check if CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu. (page 12) Use AUTO SET UP or AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory. (page 10, 12)
Remote commander does not operate
No picture (screen not lit), no sound --i, Use FACTORY PRESET. (page 10) Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ,-_ Operate with the buttons on the TV. Insert the battery in the remote commander with the correct polarity. Replace the battery with a new one if it is weak. Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO. Try another channel. It could be station trouble. Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Use FACTORY PRESET. (page 10) Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page
,,,_ Adjust BRIGHT in the VIDEO menu. (page
Check antenna / cable connections. Make sure S VIDEO is set to ON in the SET UP menu, when watching an S video type VCR. Good picture, no sound Use FACTORY PRESET. (page 10) Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears from the screen. (page 14) Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (page 19) _1_Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the SPEAKER SWITCH menu. (page 20) No color ,_ Use FACTORY PRESET. (page 10) Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page video tapes with
,,_ Battery could be weak. Replace a battery. Make sure the TV's power cord is connected securely to wall outlet. Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to TV when
operating your TV. Are fluorescent lights too close to TV? Move at least 3-4 feet away from TV.
,,_ Black and white programs color.

Additional information

cannot be seen in
Commander's power, channel upldown, channel buttons do not function Set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to the correct position. Cannot select TV channels
,,,_When using use the cable box control (Cable Mouse), refer to the Cable Mouse's manual. Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box ,,,_Increase the volume at the cable box. Then set the CABLE BOX/TV selector to TV and adjust the TV's volume. The TV needs to be cleaned Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.

Televisionystem s

Channel Antenna Picture Screen Number tube size (in.) of inputs/outputs Video coverage

American

TV standard
VHF: 2-13 / UHF: 14-69 / CATV: 1-125 75-ohm external antenna tube terminal for VHF/UHF Trinitron tube Measured diagonally sync

Hi Black Trinitron* 27 3

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 500 mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms (fix) Impedance: 5 kilohms

Speaker Power Power

output

5Wx2 120V, 60Hz

5W x2 120V, 60Hz 170 6.5

5Wx2 120V, 60Hz 170 6

5Wx2 120V, 60Hz 195 6

5Wx2 120V, 60Hz 205 6.5

requirements consumption (W) When in use In standby

Dimensions

(W/H/D)
661 x x x x x 664 x 603 x513 x 524 x 613 x 524 x (26a/8x 233/4i(261/4x 223/8 (261/8 233/4 (303/4x 281/8 (313/8x 261/4 Ix201/4 in.) x 203/4 in.) x 241/4in.) X 233/4 in,) 203/4 in.) 42.2 42.(94lbs 13 oz) (93 lbs) I (152 lbs) (154lbs 2 oz', (93 lbs)
Optional U/V mixer Connecting RK-74A Design accessories EAC-66 cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-15V/30V,
Supplied accessories Remote commander RM-Y121 (1) Size AA (R6) battery (1) Cable Mouse (1) (KV-27V15/32V15 only) Cable Mouse accessories (2) (KV-27V15/32 V15 only)

and specifications

subject

to change

without

notice.

Na/,,_= of Luntrols t +/_ - buttons 10 CABLE BOX/TV selector CH (channel) CH (channel) +/- button CONTROL S jack 8 DISPLAY button 14 ENTER button JUMP button 14 MENU button 10 MUTING button 14

GUIDE button

Adjusting the picture 16 Adjusting the sound 18 Antenna 5 Audio out 20 AUTO SET UP 10 AUTO PROGRAM 12 Battery 9 Cable box 5 Cable Mouse 4 Cable TV 12 Caption Vision Changing the menu language Channel caption 21 DEMO 10 Erase/Add 10 FACTORY PRESET 10

Number buttons (0 - 9) 11, 14 POWER button 10 RESET button 17 RETURN button 10 S VIDEO input jack SLEEP button 14 6
STEREO/STAND BY indicator 19 TV/VIDEO button 10 VHF/UHE antenna terminal 5 VIDEO 1 IN jacks 6 VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks 8 VIDEO 3 IN jacks 6 VOL (volume) +/- buttons
Hookup without a VCR 5 with a VCR 6 Jump 14 Lumisponder 17 MTS (Multichannel Muting 14 Picture-in-Picture Presetting channels Remote commander S video 6 Sleep timer 14 SPEAKER SWITCH Surround 19 Video label 22 Watching TV 14 video tapes 6

TV Sound) 9

SAP (Second Audio Program) 20

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