Sony WEGA KV-36XBR250, KV-32XBR250 manual

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Important Safeguards ...................... i Welcome! ......................................... 1 Precautions ....................................... 1 Using This Manual ........................... 1 Connecting and Installing the TV Making Connections ................................... 2 Note about the AC Power Cord ................ 3 Cable or An[...]

ANT (page 16) TV/VIDEO (page 16) In the instructions that follow, we will refer to the buttons on your remote control. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for reference. Getting to know the buttons on the remote control Names of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to represent the available functions. Button co[...]

interference 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipme[...]

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 guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observ[...]

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage[...]

1 Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron ® Color TV. This manual is for models KV-32XBR250 and KV-36XBR250. The features you will enjoy include: • A flat CRT, for optimal picture quality • Component video (Y, P B , P R ) input for the highest quality DVD Player connection • Three A/V inputs, for easy connection of all your audio and vid[...]

2 Cable or antenna only 3 Cable and antenna 3 Cable box 4 Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels 4 VCR and cable or antenna 5 VCR and cable box 5 Two VCRs for tape editing 6 Satellite receiver 7 VCR and Satellite receiver 7 DVD player 8 DVD player with component video output connectors 8 Audio system 9 Audio/Video receiver 9 Camcorder to vi[...]

3 A • VHF only or • VHF/UHF or • Cable B • VHF only or • UHF only or • VHF/UHF C • VHF and • UHF Note about the AC Power Cord The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the cord in the upward direction, without removing the cord from the two low[...]

4 Connecting and Installing the TV (continued) Cable Box Connections Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. Cable box 1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable to the IN on your cable box. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV. Cable box [...]

5 VIDEO IN 13 4 L R ( MONO ) VIDEO S VIDEO OUT AUDIO L R Y P B P R AUDIO S - LINK CONTROL S AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT OUT IN Coaxial cable (Rear of TV) Cable/ antenna VCR 3 1 2 AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VCR Connections Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR 1 Attach the coaxial connector fr[...]

6 Connecting two VCRs for tape editing MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR or to perform tape editing and dubbing. 1 Connect the VCR intended for playback using the connection instructions on page 5 of this manual. 2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR in[...]

7 Satellite Connections Connecting a satellite receiver 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver. 2 Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV. 3 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Connecting a satellite recei[...]

8 DVD Player Connections Connecting a DVD Player 1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV. Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors This connection option offers the highest quality DVD picture. 1 Us[...]

9 Additional Connections Connecting an audio system For an enhanced sound, connect your audio system to your TV. 1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on your stereo. 2 Set your stereo to the chosen Line input and use the AUDIO menu to set your audio output, (see page 23). [...]

10 VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L (MONO) -AUDIO-R S VIDEO A/V output AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) If you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder, you can use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality. Connecting a camcorder This connection is convenient for viewing a picture directly from your camcorder. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and[...]

11 Using Special Sony Features Using the CONTROL S feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other Sony equipment with one remote control. Using a CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on your Sony equipment, (e.g. VCR) to CONTROL S OUT on your TV. Tip z You can also program your remote control to operate other equipment, (see page 34). U[...]

12 OUT IN LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO VIDEO IN 13 4 IN L R ( MONO ) VIDEO S VIDEO OUT AUDIO L R Y P B P R AUDIO S - LINK CONTROL S S-LINK Connecting S-Link to a VCR S-Link automatically powers on the TV and switches to the correct video input when a tape is inserted in the VCR. 1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to A[...]

13 Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Notes • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period. • Handle the remote cont[...]

14 Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. The AUTO PROGRAM feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection. Using Y our New TV Using the buttons on the top of the TV: 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The initial se[...]

15 Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off. Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control, (see pages 32-34 for instructions on programming your remote control). Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel will change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immedi[...]

16 Press once to display current time (if set) and channel number. Press again to activate current CAPTION VISION setting. To cancel, press DISPLAY until DISPLAY OFF appears. Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. Press when you are fini[...]

17 Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4 Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture. A will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound. Changes the channel in the window picture. Moves the location of the window picture. Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore[...]

18 Setting Up the Headphones Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones. 1 Open the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated. 2 Lift the cover and insert the battery into the compartment with the positive side up and then close the lid. Notes • When used continuously, the battery will last: — up [...]

19 Listening to Sound from a Main/PIP Picture If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture through your headphones, select the audio source. 1 Press to display a window picture. 2 Press . The 2 display and channel number appears for about three seconds. Press again to switch the audio to the window picture. Notes • Exiting f[...]

20 Learning Menu Selection Use the MENU button to access a menu and move the joystick ( V or v ) to alter settings. Use the following example, in which we activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify settings. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. MENU VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE: HIGH COLOR CORRECT: [...]

21 The VIDEO menu will allow you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It will also allow you to customize the picture MODE based on the type of program you are viewing. The AUDIO menu offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP), or customizing the EFFECT of the sound on your TV. The TIMER menu sets the[...]

22 MODE Customized picture viewing PICTURE Picture contrast BRIGHTNESS Picture adjustment COLOR Color saturation HUE Color tones SHARPNESS Picture detail TRINITONE White intensity adjustment COLOR CORRECT Color ratio adjustment VIVID: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. SPORTS: Select for a bright picture. MOVIE: Select for a finely[...]

23 Using the AUDIO Menu AUDIO TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUTO VOLUME : OFF MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE MENU B EFFECT : OFF Move Exit MENU Select To select the AUDIO menu: Display Highlight Select MENU Tips z • Press to cycle through your AUTO VOLUME options. • Press MTS/SAP on your remote control to cycle through the MTS options. Ad[...]

24 Using the TIMER Menu TIMER – – – – – : – – AM CURRENT TIME SET ON/OFF TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING: NO MENU B Move Exit MENU Select To select the TIMER menu: Display Highlight Select MENU Tip z Set DAYLIGHT SAVING before setting the clock. DAYLIGHT SAVING CURRENT TIME SET Necessary for the ON/OFF TIMER ON/OFF TIMER Wake up or scheduled vi[...]

25 Using the SET UP Menu SET UP CHANNEL SET UP CAPTION VISION: CC1 PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL TILT CORRECTION: 0 MENU LANGUAGE: ENGLISH DEMO B Move Exit MENU Select To select the SET UP menu: MENU Display Highlight Select CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL Label connected equipment for easy recognition CAPTION VISION Closed Captioning an[...]

26 FAVORITE CHANNEL Quick access to favorite channels CABLE CHANNEL FIX Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected AUTO PROGRAM Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu CHANNEL SET UP CABLE: ON CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU FAVORITE CHANNEL Move Exit MENU Select To select the CHANNEL SET UP menu: MEN[...]

27 CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION Label up to 12 channels with their call letters With the CHANNEL SKIP/ADD window open: 1 Select the desired channel. 2 Press to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be available). With the CHANNEL CAPTION menu open: 1 Press and then V or v to access the desired channel, and press again. 2 Press V or v to display a l[...]

28 TV RATINGS Block programs by their rating, content or both MOVIE RATINGS UNRATED Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating Age based options: TV-Y: All children. TV-Y7: Directed to older children. TV-G: General Audience. TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested. TV-14: Parents Strongly cautioned. TV-MA: Mature Audience only. Content[...]

29 ENGLISH RATINGS For Canadian programs that are broadcast in English FRENCH RATINGS For Canadian programs that are broadcast in French U.S.A. RATINGS For programs from the United States (Canadian models only) C: All children. C8+: Children 8 years and older. G: General programming. PG: Parental Guidance. 14+: Viewers 14 and older. 18+: Adult prog[...]

30 Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Menu This section shows you how to access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. After you follow the example below, the next section shows you how to adjust your TV ’ s rating. 1 Press MENU and select the SET UP menu. MENU SET UP CHANNEL SET UP CAPTION VISION: CC1 PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL TILT CORRECTION: 0 MENU LANGUAGE: E[...]

31 PARENTAL LOCK Turns ratings on/off RATING CHANGE PASSWORD Setting the TV ’ s RATING This section provides information on how to set the TV ’ s RATING and how to change your password. Note Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn PARENTAL LOCK to OFF. To reactivate your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, turn the TV off [...]

32 Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press CODE SET . 2 Press VTR/DVD (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number from the following chart. 4 Press ENTER . VCR code numbers Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) 32[...]

33 Laserdisc code numbers Manufacturer Code Sony 701 Panasonic 704, 710 Pioneer 702 Operating a Laserdisc To turn on or off To play T o stop T o pause T o scan T o search the chapter forward or backward Tip z If you will not be programming a satellite receiver or cable box into the SAT/CABLE function of your remote, you can use it to program other [...]

34 Manufacturer Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G. I. Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith Programming the Remote Control You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or satellite receiver. 1 Press CODE SET . 2 Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number from the follow[...]

35 You want to restore the TV's factory settings A red light keeps flashing on the TV for more than a few seconds TV makes a noise when turned on Screen is not lit and there is no sound Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Good picture, no sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen • Your TV may need service. • This is [...]

36 • CABLE setting may not be correct in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. • CABLE setting may not be correct in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. • Volume may not be adjusted on your cable box. • CHANNEL FIX settings may not be correct. Problem What it could be What you can do Supplied Accessories Cordless stereo headphones MDR-IF0230 (1) Remote control RM-[...]

37 Power requirements Number of inputs/outputs Video 1) S VIDEO 2) Audio 3) Audio out 4) Monitor out 1) TV out 1) 3) S-Link out S-Link in Y, P B , P R 5) Speaker output (W) Power consumption (W) In use (Max.) In standby Dimensions (W/H/D) (mm) (in.) Mass (kg) (lb) KV – 36XBR250 120 V, 60 Hz 3 2 4 1 1 1 3 1 1 15W × 2 200 W 2 W 975 × 757 × 633 m[...]

38 CHANNEL CAPTION .............................................. 27 CHANNEL FIX .......................................................... 26 CHANNEL SKIP/ADD ............................................ 27 COLOR ........................................................................ 22 COLOR CORRECT ..............................................[...]

39 S SAP .............................................................................. 23 Safety ............................................................................. 1 Select buttons ............................................................. 13 Adjustment bars .................................................... 13 SET UP menu ........[...]

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