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Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions
KV-27FS13 K V-27FS 17 KV-27FV17 KV-32FS13 KV-32FS 17

2001 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
Fo reduce file risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
"dangerous may be of sufficient This symbol voltage" within alert product's toenclosure that of uninsulated is intended to the the user the presence magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. A_ and symbol is This maintenance intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Note to the CATV Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of |he NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particulm_ specifies that |he cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

.,I.I Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. One. blade of file power plug is wider than the other for safety, purposes and.will fit into file power outlet only one wa}_ If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. If any liquid or solid object falls into file TV, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at tow settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on/he screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching/he same channel can cause |he imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. These |ypes of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the results of misuse. To reduce the risk Of electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
YOU cautionedany hanges are that C Or modifications

NOTIFICATION

not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limils for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in|er terence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications, ttowever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or |elevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:.I.I.I.I Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. Increase/he separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Protecting

the TV

dust or

Fo prevent internal heat build up, do not block the ventila/ion openings. Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subiect to excessive mechanical vibration.

Note on Caption Vision

This Mevision receiver provides 15.119 of the FCC rules. display- of television closed captioning in accordance with
Use of this television for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UtlF or VIIF or h'ansmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization front the broadcaste>cable company and/or program owner.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers your TV. are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of
Trademarks and Copyrights

ENERGY STAR is a registered mark.
modelsmeetthe ENERGY STARguidelines forenergyefficiency. AsanERERGYSTAR Partner, onyhasdeterminedthatthisproductorproduct S
under USP 46382584482866 BBE and BBE symbol are lrademarks of

KV-27FV17

I by Sony Col:pora _ion under Iicenso Other U.S. and toreing patents pending. of SRS Labs, lnc I
I (_) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The (0) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufac[ured from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669 I Tbe word 'SRS' and lee SRS symbol (_) are registered

lrademark

Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read these instructions comple|ely, 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.
Fo guard installation, Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the |ype of power source indica|ed on the serial/model plate, if you are not sure of |he type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed opera|e from battery poweb refer to the opera|ing instructions. to For the set with a polarized AC power against in[roT, the following basic safety" precautions should be obset red in the use, and servicing of the set.
cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into |he outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Grounding

or Polarization
Alternate Warning For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

not recomlnended as they may cause
Do not use power line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to fire set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Disconnect all cables and cords from the to move fire set.

openings sofa, rug

by placing the or other similar

set on a bed, surface.

Never space, cabinet,

place such

set in a confined or built-in ventilation is proper

as a bookcase,

unless

provided.

set before attempting

Do not radiator

set near register,

or over or where

or heat

is exposed

to direct

sunlight.

Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the set. The set may fall, causing serious iniury. Power-Cord Ventilation The slots and openings in fire cabinet and in fire 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 cloth or other materials. Protection Do not allow any/hing to rest on or roll over fire power cord, and do not place the set where fire power cord is subiect to wear

or abuse.

Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safe_y feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing/he plug. If tim plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. to replace your obsolete outlet.

or the cabinet

has been

damaged.

If the when controls

set does following that

not operate Adjust only

normally those in the

the operating are specified
instructions. operating adjustment result require qualified to normal
instructions. of other and work extensive technician operation.
Improper controls will by a the set may often

in damage

to restore

Contents

Introduction Trinitron Batteries About Connecting Cable Color TV Features.. 2
for the Remote this Manual Your W

Control

Basic Connections

... Equipment.

Box Connections Additional Control

Connecting

Using the Remote Using Setting Using Quick the Remote Picture
and Basic Functions... (PIP)... 18 20
Up the TV Automatically in Picture Start to the Menus
Using the Menus Using Using tile Video tile Audio _ _ Menu. Menu. 26 28
Using the Channel Setup _ Menu. Parental Control.. Using Using Using Using Other the Parental the Timer the Setup the Basic _ Control _ Menu menu _t_ Menu _;_ Menu

. 35 36

Information the Remote Control.. 44 46
Programming Troubleshooting Specifications.

Index..

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV. 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.
Trinitron Color TV Features
Some of the features you will enjoy include: J J J J J FLATCRT-- New technologically picture quality. advanced screen for optimal what their with the
Parental Control -- A tool for parents to help monitor children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. Favorite Channel -- Instant touch of a button. access to your favorite

channels

Picture in Picture (PIP) -- Allows you to view two channels simultaneously (KV-27FV17, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS17 only). Universal Remote Control -- Program your remote control to operate your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. Energy Star -- A recognized symbol of energy efficiency. picture quality. S VIDEO-- A video input that offers enhanced
Direct MTS -- Allows direct access to changing your MuLti-Channel TV Sound: Stereo, Mono, or Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), with the touch of a button. Trilingual Menus -- Choose between menus. English, French, or Spanish menus
Front Panel Controls -- Allows for access to the on-screen without the use of a remote control. Front A/V inputs-- A quick connection or stereo/mono equipment.

for video games, camcorders,
Batteries for the Remote Control
Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) following illustration as a guide. into the remote control using the
Under normal conditions, batteries Will last up to six months. If the remote contro ! does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out,
If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Your remote Control can be programmed to Operate most video equipment, (see page 37).

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 are connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen

menus.

_a The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KW27ES13, KW27FS17, KW32FS13, and KW32FS17. The rear panel shown on page 13 is for KW27FV17. Your front and rear panels may not look exactly like those illustrated.

Connecting Your TV

Read this chapter 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 with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CAW cable
Depending connections on the cable available below: A
VHF only or VHF/UHF or Cable
in your home, choose one of the

75-ohm coaxial cable _

(Rear of'IV) VHF/UHF
VHFonly or UI rFniY H VHF/UHF
300-ohmtwin lead cable _=_ Antenna c_necto_

(RearM'iV) VHF/UHF

VHF and
75-ohm coaxial cable __""""'_ (Rearof
(hE'oCt';' u6pUliNed_ixer
300-ohm twin lead cable If you are Connecting to an indoor Or Outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception.

Cable Box Connections

Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. If some of your channels are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection (see page 5).

Customize
Favorite Channel Cable: ON Channel Fix: OFF Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label

your channel

settings.

[_d_q[_[_

The menus illustrated in this manuals are for KV-27W17, Your menus may not 100k like those illustrated.
Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on a program's rating or content.

Password:

Current Daylight

1 : set

Time Saving: OFF
Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer i and Timer 2.
-: Move _[_ Select CE End
Caption Vision: OFF Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English gemo
Program your channels, label video inputs, select menu languages, or run a demo of the

[_[_[_[_

Set basic settings

for your TV.

Press to enter Basic Menu

Using the Menus

This section shows the options your TV. To access a menu
. Press MENU to &splay _

available

for setting up and adjusting
the on-screen the desired to highlight
menu. menu, then press cE_. the desired option, then press C_D.
Use _ or _ to highlight Use the _ or _, buttons Press _ Press _

to complete

the adjustment.

to exit the menu.

Using the Video
To access the Video menu, refer TOdisplay
to the following Tohighlight _ steps: Tose!ect
Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: VM: High Move [_@_[]
Mode Customized picture viezoing
Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast Standard: Select for a standard picture. Sports: Select for a bright picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture.

and sharpness.

Press [] Picture Picture contrast Brightness Picture

_djldStllle!lt

for direct Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Sports, Movie), Press <_to decrease picture contrast. Press _>to increase picture contrast. Press <_to darken the picture. Press _>to brighten the picture. Press <_to decrease color saturation. Press =>to increase color saturation. Press <_to increase the red tones. Press _>to increase the green tones. Press <_to soften the picture. Press _>to sharpen the picture. Cool: Gives the white colors a blue tint. Neutral: Gives the white colors a neutral Warm: Gives the white colors a red tint. tint.

Color Color saturation Hue Color tones Sharpness Picture detail Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity Modulation
Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, clean edge. Select from one of the following options: High, Low, OFF.

Using the Audio

To access the Audio menu, refer

to the following steps:

Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: ON Effect: OFF MTS: Stereo Speaker: ON Audio 0_l: V_tr_bl_ Move _E_[_ Select

, CTJ End

Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Stabilizes volume
Press 4, to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press q> to increase the higher pitched sound. Press <_to decrease the lower pitched sound. Press _>to increase the lower pitched sotmd. Press <_to emphasize Press >to emphas_e the left speaker sound. the right speaker sound.
KV-27FV17 only Press '5 or _ to select one of the following options: ON: Select to stabilize the volume when changing charmels. OFF: Select to turn Steady _mnd off. for a direct selection of Steady Sound settings. Press '5 or @ to select one of the following options: OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV17 only). Simulated: Add a surround-like effect to mono programs (KV-27FV17 only). Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 only).

_a Effect Press_

MTS Multi-Channel sound
Stereo: Select when _ iewing a broadcast in stereo. Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of pc,or reception. Auto-SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received
If your TV is set to Auto.SAg some programs may be muted Or distorted If your Wdoes _ot output sound change your Audio settings to Stereo or Mono. : _1_ Press _ Speaker Custom selection of audio output

SOIIYC_

for direct MTS settings (Stereo, Mono, Auto-SAP). ON: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system. OFF: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the T V* s sound only through external a_dlo system speakers, Use Audio (X_t only when you have an external audio system comlected to your TV. Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV, Fixed: Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo.
Audio Out Use to control the TV_ volume through a stereo
Audio Out can only be set when Speaker is set to OrE

Using the Channel Setup

To access the Channel TOdisplay Setup menu Tohighlight [_

steps: Tose ect

refer to the following

[3dE_q_[_

Favorite Channel Quick access to favorite channels
With the Favorite Channel menu open: 1 Press 2D to select. 2 Use the 4 or 9 buttons to select Auto or Manual. When Auto is selected, the last seven channels accessed 3 by the (_)-(_ buttons will appear. When in Manual, press <_then ,9 to select the position (1-7) where you want to set a favorite channel. Then press C:E:) Using the 4 or ,9 buttons, select the desired channel. Mmu Press (:2D to change to the chal_nel entered. Press :D to exit.
Z:_ To use Favorite Channel: Exit all menus and press CD Press , or 4 to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press CD. After you close the menu, the PiPwindow picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KW27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Cable ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels cable. OFF: Select if you are using a TV anterma. with a CATV
After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program.

Channel Fix

2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for chal_lel selection. Video 1 : Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it. AUX 2-6: Use this setting instead of the 2-6 if you want to change channels using a cable box, VCR or satellite receiver and you've connected it to the AUX input. Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. It will cycle through all available channels and program any receivable channels. Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the (_)-(_) buttons or the [CH+/-] buttons to select the channel. 2 Press 2D to Skip or Add (only one option will be available). With the Channel Label window open: 1 Press Z), then press _ or _ until you reach channel number. 2 Press 2D to activate the channel. 3 Press _ then press C2D to highlight the label 4 Press or _ to display the first call letter or the caption and press _ to select it. When press CE:) to activate. the desired

Auto Program

Channel Skip/Add

Video Label Label connected equipment

Tilt Correction Language

Press ,9,or `2 to correct any tilt of the picture by -5 and +5. Press C2D to activate. Select to display all menus in your language of choice. Use the _>or `2 buttons, select the desired langtmge and press C2D. Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Select to perform a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

16:9 Enhanced Demo

Using the Basic
To access the Basic menu, TOdisplay
refer to the following To highl ght _ steps: Tose oct

Basic Picture

Caption Effect: Advanced

Vision: OFF Menu

[3d_[_
Picture Picture contrast Caption Vision ClosedCaptioning
Press <_to decrease picture contrast. Press _, to increase picture contrast. Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption). Press ,_ or _ to select one of the following options: OFF: Caption Vision is not activated. CCl, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program. TXT1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information. XDS (Extended Data Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Press ,2 or _ to select one of the following options: OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception. SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo audio signals (KV-27FV17 only). Simulated: Add a surroundqike effect to mono programs (KV-27FV17 only). Surround: Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs (KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 only). Select to return to the main menus.

Effect

Advanced Menu
If you use the _u button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you press _ again. To have access to the other menus, use ,_ to select Advanced Menu.

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control
You can use the supplied video equipment.

remote

control to operate Sony or non-Sony

_E _ SET.

Press _

or s_r_

(FUNCTION). to key in the code number from the following
Use the (_)-(_) buttons chart. Press O-

VCR codes

St>ny 301, 302, 303 JCPenney 309, 336, Admiral (M.Ward Aiwa Audio Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Mathis Dynamic / 338, 314, 319, 309, 332 302, 315 304, 341, 314, 304 319, 318, Fisher Funai General Go Video Electric 330, 338 329, 322, 332 306, Replay 309, 304, 308 305, 338 304, 339, 320, Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN 308, 305, 3(/8, 308, 3(18 308, 304, 312, 309, 305, 313, 306 308, 3t0, 309, 329 311, 309, 309, 310 306, 307 316, 3t7, 338, 312, 336, Kenwood LXI (Sears) 327 JVC 314, 347 314, 332, 308, 314, 332 309, 335 336, 305, 309, 336, 332, 330, 337 335, 338 305, 337 336, 337, 345, 346, 304, 330, 314,

Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi/MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus
3(}5, 304 323, 325, 314, 309, 327 324, 338, 336, 308 325, 326

Goldstar Hitachi Instant

Realistic 309,330,328,335, 324,338 322,313,330, 335 312,313,321,335, 323,324,325,326 Sharp Shintom Signature (M.Ward) SV2000 Sylvania 2000 327, 338, 327 Toshiba Wards Yamaha 312, 311 327, 328, 335, 33I, 332 314, 330, 336, 337 Symphonic 338
Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott
Tashiro Tatung Teac T,,chnics
332 314, 336, 337 314, 336, 338, 337 309,308

338 308,309,338,3t0

Zenith

Cable box codes

Stray 230

Satellite receiver codes

Stray 801 (preset code for remote controJ Electric 802 805
Hamlin/Regai Jerrold/G. L
222, 223, 224, 225, 226 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 2t8 227, 228, 229 219, 220, 221 214, 215

General Hitachi

Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Tocom Zenith Atlanta
Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba

802, 808 806, 807

209, 210, 211 216, 217 212, 213

Laser Disc Player codes

Sony Panasonic Pioneer 701 704, 710 702

DVD codes

Sony ]VC Mitsubishi Onkyo 761 762

DBS codes

DIRECTV Echostar/Dish Network 809 810

Oritron

Panasonic Philips/ Magnavox Pioneer RCA Samsung/} Toshiba Zenith Iitachi

753 757

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come tO the correct code for your equipment.
Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
In Some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Supplied remote control. In this case, use the equipment's supplied remote control.

Operating a VCR

Press C_ (_).(_) To Power Select on the VCR channels directly
_._ q_ or _ II and at the same w_ *O Operating a DVD Press CZT_ (__(_ _D D, II _, _,, % _ MENU CD _ time Play video Stop Search Pause Record forward or backward tape

between

VCR and TV inputs
To Power Select Search on the DVD chapters chapters directly forward or backward
Play DVD Stop Pause Move the cursor Display in the menu

the DVD menu

Operating a Laser Disc
Press cz) _ m,_ IN To Power Search on the laser disc chapters forward or backward

Play disc Stop Pause

Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. below. If

Nopici.rel no

Make;ur_th_power o_d piugg_d _ i; ii_i
If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. If the problem call your local service center. continues,
Check the TV/VIDEO to TV; when watching (page 15).
settings: when watching TV, set video equipment, set to VIDEO
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote control (page 2). Try another chamlel, it could be station trouble.

Pooror no

picture, good

J.J J.J

Xdi_i_FiJ_L i_ the Vi_eoL_
Adjust Check the antenna and/or

ip_g_ 2_}

(page 23). (page 3). from the
Brighlmess in the Video menu disappears

cable connections

Good picture, no sound
1;ress "_ so that MuTiNG screen (page 15). Check your Audio settings. Auto-SAP (page 25).

Your TV may be set to

Nocoior

No signal

J _.J.J
Xdi_;_ ,io; ;;ihe_ideo & i menu iP_g_5ii 2
Cieck the Cahie setting in the Chaiu_ei Set;p (page 26). Check the antenna and/or cable connections is currently Make sure the chanrtel broadcasting. selected me;_u (page 3).

66tie6 iine; or

stripes

Xd]ustthe ante;_i_a

Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise, Check your outdoor provider. antenna or call your cable service
Double images or ghosts higher number channels (UHF) when using an

cannotreceive J

Make _bi_ i; s_ttoo@ i_ _ha SJup ;ure th_ _ei
menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels presently in the memory (page 17). that are not

Cable stations don't seem to work Remotecontrol does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control

J J.l J J

Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Charalel Setup menu (page 26). Perform Auto Program to add channels presently in the memory (page 17). Batteries could be weak. Replace that are not

them (page 2). lights.

Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent
Make sure you have ]lot inadvertently switched your TV from the charalel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change chara_els. If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the FUNCTION button for that device has been pressed. For example, "f you re using your VCR to control channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION buttons (page 15). 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. In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. After using the master password, you must create a new password; it cara_ot be used to unlock currently blocked chal'mels. If you use the _:Dubutton to close the Basic menu, only MENU the Basic menu appears when you press c:D again. To have access to the other menus, use the ,3 button to select Advanced Menu (page 36). Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode (page 15). Be sure your window picture is set to a video source/ channel that has a program airing. You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV/V1DEO button with the red dot (page 18). PIP is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you have connected a VCR, DVD or Satellite Receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will not show in the small window picture.
The TV needs to be cleaned Lost password for Parental Control Cannot access other menus when using the Basic Menu The remote control won't work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static
I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture
Both may be set to the same cham_el. Try changing charmels in either the main picture or the window picture (page 18). Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable box. The cable box will only m_scramble one signal at a time, so you cmmot use the PIP feature, if possible, run a direct cable to the VHF/ UHF jack on your TV. This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal (page 5). You can use the front Audio/Video panel controls to access the menu. Press _u to open the menu. Use the (_) or (_) buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of the _ or _, buttons on the remote control. Use the (_ buttol_ on the front Audio/Video panel instead of the <>, ,, and CE_buttons on the remote control. Press M(_uagain when the setting or adjustment is complete. Contact yo_r nearest dealer to order a replacement. Sony

and specifications

are subject to change

without

notice.

16:9 Enhanced 35 D Daylight Saving 34 Demo 35 DISPLAY 15 E Effect 24, 36 OFF 24, 36 Simulated 24, 36 SRS 24, 36 Surround 24, 36 F 2 tt Hue 23 Cable 26 Caption Channel Channel Vision 35, 36 Label 27 Fix 27 Menu L Language M Menus Audio _ 24 Basic _ 36 Chamlel Setup _ 26 Parental Control _,:! 31 Setup _ 35 Timer Q 34 Video _ 23 Mode 23 Movie 23 Sports 23 Standard 23 Vivid 23 Mono 25 MTS 25 Auto-SAP 25 Mono 25 Stereo Favorite Channel 26
Advanced Menu 36 Audio _ Menu 24 Audio Out 25 Auto Program Auto-SAP 25 17, 27
Balance 24 Basic _ Menu 36 Bass 24 Battery Installation Brightness 23
Channel Setup _ Channel Skip/Add Color 23
Color Temp 23 Com_ections Cable and antenna 3 Cable Box and Cable 5 Cable Box and TV 4 Comlecting a Camcorder 11 Comlecting a DVD Player 11 Connecting an Audio System 12 Comlecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 13 TV and VCR 6 TV and Satellite Receiver 9 TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR I 0 TV, VCR, and Cable Box 7 Current Time 34
Overview of the Ratings 28
P Parental Control 28 Parental Control _ Menu 31 Picture 23 Picture in Picture (PIP) 18 Programming the Remote Control 37 R Remote Control 15 Ratings English Ratings 30 French Ratings 30 Movie Ratings 29 TV Ratings 28 Unrated 29 U.S.A. Ratings 30 S Setup _ Menu Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15 Speaker 25 Specifications 44 Steady Sound 24 Stereo 25 T Timer _ Menu 34 Timer i and Timer Treble 24 Troubleshooting 41 TV Features 1 Tilt Correction 35 V Video _ Menu Video Label 35 VM 35

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