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SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL DEST.

AA-2W CHASSIS
COMMANDER CHASSIS NO.

KV-32FS10 KV-32FS10 KV-36FS10 KV-36FS10 KV-32FV15 KV-32FV15 KV-34FV10 KV-34FV15 KV-34FV15C KV-34FV15K KV-34FV15T KV-36FV15 KV-36FV15 KV-38FV15K KV-34FX250C KV-38FX250 KV-38FX250C KV-38FX250T KV-32XBR250 KV-32XBR250 KV-36XBR250 KV-36XBR250

U.S. CND U.S. CND U.S. CND E E E KOREA TAIWAN U.S. CND KOREA E E E TAIWAN U.S. CND U.S. CND

RM-Y168 RM-Y168 RM-Y168 RM-Y168 RM-Y171 RM-Y171 RM-Y168 RM-Y171 RM-Y171 RM-Y149A RM-Y171 RM-Y171 RM-Y171 RM-Y149A RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170 RM-Y170

SCC-S32B-A SCC-S33B-A SCC-S32C-A SCC-S33C-A SCC-S32D-A SCC-S33D-A SCC-S34E-A SCC-S34F-A SCC-S34G-A SCC-S31B-A SCC-S36A-A SCC-S32G-A SCC-S33G-A SCC-S31C-A SCC-S34H-A SCC-S34M-A SCC-S34J-A SCC-S36B-A SCC-S32E-A SCC-S33E-A SCC-S32F-A SCC-S33F-A

RM-Y170

KV-36XBR250

TRINITRON® COLOR TV
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SPECIFICATIONS
**KV-34FV10 **KV-34FV15 **KV-34FV15C **KV-34FV15K **KV-34FV15T *KV-34FX250C 120-220V,50/60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 *1/**YES 15W x 2 200W 2W

KV-32FS10 Power Requirements Number of inputs/outputs Video 1) S Video 2) Y, PB, PR 3) Audio 4) Audio Out 5) Monitor Out TV Out 1) 4) S-Link Speaker output (W) Power Consumption (W) In use (Max) In Standby Dimensions (W/H/D) (mm) (in) Mass (kg) (lbs) 120V,60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 10W x 2 190W 2W

**KV-32FV15 *KV-32XBR250 120V,60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 *1/**YES 15W x 2 200W 2W 882 x 687 x 592 mm 34 3/4 x 27 x 23 1/4 in 80 kg 176 lbs

KV-36FS10 120V,60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 10W x 2 190W 2W

**KV-36FV15 *KV-36XBR250 120V,60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 *1/**YES 15W x 2 200W 2W 975 x 757 x 633 mm x 29 13/16 x 24 15/16 in 107 kg 236 lbs

**KV-38FV15K *KV-38FX250 *KV-38FX250C *KV-38FX250T 120-220V,50/60Hz 3 2 1 3 1 1 *1/**YES 15W x 2 200W 2W

38

3/8

Television system American TV standard, NTSC Channel coverage VHF:2-13 / UHF:14-69 / CATV:1-125 Picture tube FD Trinitron® tube Visible screen size 32-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32FS10, 32FV15, 32XBR250, 34FV10, 34FV15, 34FV15C, 34FV15K, 34FV15T, 34FX250C) 36-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36FS10, 36FV15, 36XBR250, 38FX250, 38FX250C, 38FX250T, 38FV15K) Actual screen size 34-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-32FS10, 32FV15, 32XBR250, 34FV10, 34FV15, 34FV15C, 34FV15K, 34FV15T, 34FX250C) 38-inch picture measured diagonally (KV-36FS10, 36FV15, 36XBR250, 38FX250, 38FX250C, 38FX250T, 38FV15K) Antenna 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Supplied accessories Remote control RM-Y149A (KV-34FV15K, 38FV15K) Remote control RM-Y168 (KV-32FS10, 34FV10, 36FS10) Remote control RM-Y170 (KV-32XBR250, 34FX250C, 36XBR250, 38FX250, 38FX250C, 38FX250T) Remote control RM-Y171 (KV-32FV15, 34FV15, 34FV15C, 34FV15T, 36FV15) Battery size AA (R6) w/2

Notes: 1) 1 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative 2) Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 3) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms; PR: Vp-p, 75 ohms 4) 500 mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms 5) More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (variable) More than 408 mVrms (fix); Impedance (Output): 2 kilohms

Optional accessories Connecting Cables: RK-74A, VMC-810/820/830HG, VMC-10HG/30HG, VMC-720M, VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/30V, YC-15/30HG, RK-G69HG, RKC-515HG TV Stand: SU-32FD2, SU-36FD2, SU-32XBR2, SU-36XBR2 UV Mixer: EAC-66

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SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM)

The ( ) SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. The word `SRS' and the SRS symbol ( trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. ) are registered

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
31 34 37 40 41 42 42 43 45 49 53 55 57 57 57 59 59 61 65 69 73 75

Warnings and Caution ............................................................ 3 Safety Check Out Instructions ............................................... 4 1. GENERAL Connecting and Installing the TV ............................................ 5 Basic Set Up .......................................................................... 7 Using Your TV ......................................................................... 7 Using the Wireless Headphones ............................................ 8 Using Your Menus ................................................................... 9 Operating Video Equipment .................................................... 12 Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver ................................ 12 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 13 2. DISASSEMBLY 2-1. Rear Cover Removal ....................................................... 14 2-2. Chassis Assembly Removal ............................................ 14 2-3. Service Position ............................................................... 15 2-4. Multi-Button Switch Removal............................................ 15 2-5. Picture Tube Removal ..................................................... 16 3. SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. Beam Landing ................................................................. 17 3-2. Convergence ................................................................... 18 3-3. Focus ............................................................................... 20 3-4. Screen (G2) ..................................................................... 20 3-5. White Balance Adjustments ............................................. 20 4. SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 21 5. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................... 22 5-1. Method of Setting the Service Adjustment Mode ............. 22 5-2. Memory Write Confirmation Method ................................ 22 5-3. Adjust Buttons and Indicator ............................................ 22 5-4. Service Data .................................................................... 23

6. DIAGRAMS 6-1. Block Diagram (1/5) ........................................................ 6-2. Block Diagram (2/5) ........................................................ 6-3. Block Diagram (3/5) ....................................................... 6-4. Block Diagram (UY PIP) (4/5) ......................................... 6-5. Block Diagram (UX PIP) (5/5) ......................................... 6-6. Circuit Boards Location ................................................... 6-7. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ............ · A Board ...................................................................... · A Board Schematic Diagram ...................................... · AK Board .......................... ......................................... · C Board ...................................................................... · G Board ...................................................................... · GA Board .................................................................... · HA Board .................................................................... · HB Board .................................................................... · HX Board .................................................................... · T Board ....................................................................... · UX Main Board ........................................................... · UX PIP Board ............................................................. · UY Main Board .......................................................... · UY PIP Board ............................................................ · WA Board ...................................................................

6-8. Semiconductors .............................................................. 77 7. EXPLODED VlEWS 7-1. Chassis ........................................................................... 78 7-2. Chassis ........................................................................... 80 7-3. Picture Tube .................................................................... 81 8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST · Parts Listings .............................................................. 83

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
CAUTION!
AFTER REMOVING THE ANODE, SHORT CIRCUIT THE ANODE OF THE PICTURE TUBE AND THE ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT.

ATTENTION!
APRES AVOIR DECONNECTE LE CAP DE L'ANODE, COURT-CIRCUITER L'ANODE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE ET CELUI DE L'ANODE DU CAP AU CHASSIS METALLIQUE DE L'APPAREIL, OU AU COUCHE DE CARBONE PEINTE SUR LE TUBE CATHODIQUE OU AU BLINDAGE DU TUBE CATHODIQUE.

WARNING!!
AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER SHOULD BE USED DURING ANY SERVICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD, BECAUSE OF LIVE CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS OF THIS RECEIVER IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE AC POWER LINE.

ATTENTION!!
AFIN D'EVITER TOUT RESQUE D'ELECTROCUTION PROVENANT D'UN CHÁSSIS SOUS TENSION, UN TRANSFORMATEUR D'ISOLEMENT DOIT ETRE UTILISÉ LORS DE TOUT DÉPANNAGE. LE CHÁSSIS DE CE RÉCEPTEUR EST DIRECTEMENT RACCORDÉ Ŕ L'ALIMENTATION SECTEUR.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ˇ ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES WHENEVER CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS SUSPECTED.

ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATIFS A LA SECURITE!!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIES PAR UNE TRAME ET PAR UNE MARQUE ˇ SUR LES SCHEMAS DE PRINCIPE, LES VUES EXPLOSEES ET LES LISTES DE PIECES SONT D'UNEIMPORTANCE CRITIQUE POUR LA SECURITE DU FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES REMPLACER QUE PAR DES COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE NUMERO DE PIECE EST INDIQUE DANS LE PRESENT MANUEL OU DANS DES SUPPLEMENTS PUBLIES PAR SONY. LES REGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L'IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE POUR LA SECURITE DU FONCTIONNEMENT SONT IDENTIFIES DANS LE PRESENT MANUEL. SUIVRE CES PROCEDURES LORS DE CHAQUE REMPLACEMENT DE COMPOSANTS CRITIQUES, OU LORSQU'UN MAUVAIS FONTIONNEMENT SUSPECTE.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorlysoldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges. 2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. 3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground straps, and mounting hardware have been replaced. Be absolutely certain that you have replaced all the insulators. 4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer. 7. Check the B+ and HV to see if they are specified values. Make sure your instruments are accurate; be suspicious of your HV meter if sets always have low HV. 8. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, "metallized" knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC Leakage. Check leakage as described below.

LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampere). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods. 1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these instructions. 2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job. 3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The "limit" indication is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale. The Simpson's 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of passive VOMs that are suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

HOW TO FIND A GOOD EARTH GROUND
A cold-water pipe is guaranteed earth ground; the cover-plate retaining screw on most AC outlet boxes is also at earth ground. If the retaining screw is to be used as your earth-ground, verify that it is at ground by measuring the resistance between it and a cold-water pipe with an ohmmeter. The reading should be zero ohms. If a cold-water pipe is not accessible, connect a 60-l00 watts trouble light (not a neon lamp) between the hot side of the receptacle and the retaining screw. Try both slots, if necessary, to locate the hot side of the line, the lamp should light at normal brilliance if the screw is at ground potential. (See Fig. B)

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

Trouble Light AC Outlet Box
1.5k AC Voltmeter (0.75 V)

Ohmmeter

0.15µF

Cold-water Pipe

Earth Ground

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

Fig. B. Checking for earth ground.

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

The instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers shown reflect those of the Operating Instruction Manual.

Connecting and Installing the TV
Note about the AC Power Cord
A
· VHF only or · VHF/UHF or · Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

Making Connections

Cable and antenna
If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient.
(Rear of TV) AUX CATV cable (No connection "TO CONVERTER" in this case)

Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the equipment you will be connecting.

If you will be connecting
3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11
AC Power cord Do not remove the cord from these hooks. · VHF only or · UHF only or · VHF/UHF

See page

Cable or antenna only

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 lower hooks.

Cable and antenna

Cable box

Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels

You can detach the cord from this hook

B

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

Antenna cable

TO CONVERTER

VCR and cable or antenna

VHF/UHF Antenna connector

VCR and cable box

Two VCRs for tape editing

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.

Satellite Receiver

VCR and Satellite Receiver

Cable or Antenna Connections
75-ohm coaxial cable

DVD Player

DVD Player with component video output connectors

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

C

· VHF

Audio system

(Rear of TV) VHF/UHF and EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied) · UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable

Note In order to receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF and perform the AUTO PROGRAM function, (see page 23).

Camcorder to view tapes

CONTROL S

VCR using S-Link

Satellite Receiver using S-Link

The connection you choose will depend on the cable found in your home. Newer homes will be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A ); older homes will probably have 300 -ohm twin lead cable (see B ); still other homes may contain both (see C ).

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VCR Connections
Cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

2

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
(Rear of TV)
AUX
1

Cable Box Connections

VIDEO IN
3 4

If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23).

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

Y
TO CONVERTER

S VIDEO

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels.

1 Attach the coaxial connector from your 2

3

Coaxial cable
VIDEO L
VHF/UHF

PB PR L

Cable box

VCR

(MONO) AUDIO

AUDIO

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your
IN Cable box OUT

R

R

1 3

Cable/ antenna

OUT IN LINE OUT

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

2

cable to the IN on your cable box. Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.

S-LINK CONTROL S OUT

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV. Tip z
If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the single white audio output to the left input on your TV.

2

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

Cable box and cable

(Rear of TV)
AUX
1

VIDEO IN
3 4

If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature, (see page 23). Cable box IN OUT TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Y
TO CONVERTER

Connecting a VCR and TV with a cable box
(Rear of TV) AUX

S VIDEO

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control.

1 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to 2 3
(signal) VHF/UHF

3

Coaxial cable

PB VIDEO L PR L

Notes

VCR
OUT IN LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

VHF/UHF

(MONO) AUDIO

AUDIO

R

R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT

· Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box, (see page 31). · When using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture.

2 4
Cable

4

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)
OUT

Tip z
CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

IN on your cable box . Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your cable box to IN on your VCR. Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

1

IN

Cable box

4

5

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
Satellite Receiver Connections
(Rear of TV)
AUX

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing
VIDEO IN
1 3 4

To perform tape editing; set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO.

Connecting a satellite receiver
(Rear of TV)
Y S VIDEO PB

1 Connect the cable from your satellite
TO CONVERTER

For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A/V cable. S Video does not provide sound, your audio connectors must still be connected.

2
VIDEO L PR L
AUDIO

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.
VIDEO IN
1 3 4

1 Connect the VCR intended for playback
Y S VIDEO PB
AUDIO MONITOR (VAR/FIX)

2
OUT
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO IN OUT LINE OUT

Satellite receiver
SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF VHF/UHF
(MONO) AUDIO

1
R

R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT

using the connection instructions on page 5 of this manual.
VIDEO PR L
AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO

VCR (for playback)
L L
AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT LINE IN IN

VIDEO

VCR (for recording)

3
Satellite antenna cable

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO
OUT
(MONO) AUDIO

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

R R S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT R

antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver. Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your TV. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

3

LINE OUT IN

1 2
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR
AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)
Pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control will allow you to view from the satellite receiver or VCR.

and VIDEO IN on your VCR intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV. Note You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, PB, PR input.

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

1 Connect the cable from your satellite
antenna to SATELLITE IN on your receiver.

(Rear of TV)
AUX
1

VIDEO IN
3 4

2 Attach the coaxial connector from your
VCR
SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO IN OUT LINE OUT LINE IN

1

4

2

Y
TO CONVERTER

S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR
S VIDEO

3 4
Satellite receiver
LINE OUT

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

L
VHF/UHF IN OUT VHF/UHF

L
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

R

R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT

5

cable or antenna to IN on your VCR. Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your TV. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR. Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV.

3 5

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

6

7

Additional Connections
VIDEO IN

(Rear of TV)
1 3 4

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Connecting an audio system
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
1 3 4

Y S VIDEO
PB

OUT
AUDIO MONITOR (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO L

PR

VIDEO L
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

AUDIO-L (white)
(MONO) AUDIO

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)

L R R S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT

1
R

DVD Player Connections
Y S VIDEO
PB

AUDIO-R (red) Line input

Connecting a DVD Player
S VIDEO cable
VIDEO
PR

1 Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO
(Rear of DVD player)
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

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 20).

2
If you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder, you can use an S Video cable for optimum picture quality.

HRD

OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.
L L R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT R
LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO

2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect S VIDEO 1
AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)

Connecting a camcorder
This connection is convenient for viewing a picture directly from your camcorder.

on your DVD player to S VIDEO on your TV.

VIDEO 2 INPUT

Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors

Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Tip z

S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

2
DVD
VIDEO IN
1 3 4

Video connectors (Rear of TV)

If you are connecting a monaural camcorder, connect only the single white audio output to the left input on your TV.

A/V output

9
Y

LINE OUT S-LINK
OPTICAL COAXIAL

S VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT
Y B-Y R-Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R­AUDIO 1­L

VIDEO

Connecting an A/V receiver

S VIDEO
PB

1 Using A/V cables, connect TV OUT on
PR

VIDEO L

your TV to TV IN on your A/V receiver.
L
AUDIO

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

2
(Rear of TV)

(MONO) AUDIO

2 Using A/V cables, connect A/V OUT on
R S-LINK CONTROL S OUT
S VIDEO

VIDEO IN
1 3 4

1
R

Y
PB

A/V outputs
OUT
TV
AUDIO MONITOR (VAR/FIX)

A/V receiver
VIDEO L
PR

VIDEO L
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

(MONO) AUDIO

L

Except KV-27FV15 This connection option offers the highest quality DVD picture. 1 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO R and L of the LINE OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO R and L on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your TV. 2 Using three VIDEO connectors, connect Y, PB, and PR on the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to Y, PB, and PR on the VIDEO IN 4 panel at the rear of your TV. Note Some DVD player terminals may be labeled Y, CB, and CR, or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so, connect them by matching the colors.
AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white)

your receiver to VIDEO IN on your TV. Note If you will be connecting your A/V receiver to external speakers, you do not need to connect AUDIO OUT on your A/V receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV. Tip z
You may want to use CHANNEL FIX to fix your TV's input to the A/V receiver (VIDEO 1). (see "CHANNEL SET UP" on page 26)

R

R

R S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT

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AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

A/V inputs

1
9

Using Special Sony Features
(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
1 3 4

Connecting S-Link to a VCR

Using the CONTROL S feature
Y S VIDEO
PB
TV MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX)

1
VCR
1 3

OUT

VIDEO
PR

VIDEO L

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)
OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT S-LINK

(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
4

L L
AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO

CONTROL S allows you to control your TV and other Sony equipment with one remote control.
(MONO) AUDIO

R R

R

Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L PR L
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT

OUT
MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX)

VIDEO L

(MONO) AUDIO

Using the supplied CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on your Sony equipment, (e.g. VCR) to CONTROL S OUT on your TV.
CONTROL S IN OUT

2

R

R S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT

R

Tip z

KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only 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 AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini plug), connect S-LINK on your VCR to S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in the same VIDEO IN column on your TV.

You can also program your remote control to operate other equipment, (see page 34).

Connecting S-Link to a satellite receiver
The S-Link connector must be in the same VIDEO-IN column as the connected A/V cables.

Using the Vertical Compression feature

Satellite receiver
SATELLITE IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S-LINK LINE OUT VHF/UHF IN OUT
1 3

(Rear of TV)
VIDEO IN
4

Y S VIDEO PB OUT
MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX)

1 2

VIDEO L

PR L
(MONO) AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO L R R S-LINK CONTROL S IN OUT

These models use a feature called "vertical compression" to achieve maximum picture quality on widescreen sources, including selected DVDs. This feature compresses the height of each line for a higher resolution of the picture.

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow)

(MONO) AUDIO

To enjoy this feature, set your Sony DVD player to 16:9 mode. The widescreen source will be automatically detected and displayed with maximum picture quality. 11

KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only When you power on the satellite receiver , S-Link automatically powers on the TV and switches to the correct video input. 1 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. 2 Using an S-Link connector (mono mini plug), connect S-LINK on your satellite receiver to S-LINK/CONTROL S-OUT in the same VIDEO IN column on your TV. Note The S-Link feature will override the "SKIP" VIDEO LABEL input, (see page 22).

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Front panel menu control
0
GUIDE

Basic Set Up

Using Your New TV
Setting up the TV automatically
After you have finished connecting your TV, you will want to run AUTO PROGRAM to set up your channels. Using the buttons on the top of the TV: Tip z
To reset your TV to factory settings, turn the TV on. Then, while pressing the RESET button on your remote control, press the POWER button on your TV. The TV will turn itself off, then back on.

Inserting batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and ­ on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Move
MENU

Using the remote control move & select buttons

TV/SAT

RESET

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The initial setup screen appears. Tips z
AUTO PROGRAM: [ CH + ] EXIT: [ CH ­ ]

VOL

CH

Select

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button will bring up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons, (V,v) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item.

The AUTO PROGRAM feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.

CODE SET

MENU

First please connect cable/antenna

2 Press CH + to run AUTO PROGRAM or
press CH ­ to exit.

The supplied remote control has "arrow" buttons (V, v, B, b) which allow for movement of the on-screen (z) cursor. Pressing on the outer buttons will cause the cursor to move in the corresponding direction. Pressing the center button ( ) will select the item.

· Perform this function during the day, with the antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure that all available channels will be broadcasting and receivable. · If your cable or antenna is connected to AUX, press ANT until AUX appears next to the channel number.

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 control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. · Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment, (see page 29).

AUTO PROGRAM

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Using Your New TV (continued)
Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations
DISPLAY

Watching the TV
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.

The following chart explains more advanced buttons on your remote control.
TV/VIDEO

REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART
ANT

Using the White Labeled Buttons for TV Operations
(AUX input)
TV/VTR

POWER

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off.
+
MTS/SAP

TV

Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. Your VCR power will remain on. Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program), MONO (see page 20). Powers off all Sony equipment at once. This feature may not work with older Sony equipment. Cycles through the available audio settings.

FUNCTION

VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE

TV

Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control, (see pages 29-31 for instructions on programming your remote control).
SYSTEM OFF

0 - 9

PICTURE MODE

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 immediate selection. Cycles through the VIDEO MODE settings: VIVID, SPORTS, MOVIE, STANDARD.
TV/SAT

JUMP

Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the 0-9 keys.

MUTING

Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore sound.

SLEEP

Turns the TV off in approximately 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears.

RESET

Press to return to factory settings while in the on-screen menus.

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Setting Up the Headphones
Install the supplied size AA (R6) battery into the headphones.
REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART

Using Your New TV (continued)

Using the Wireless Headphones
Using the Headphones
PICTURE MODE

Using Picture-in-Picture ­ PIP

Tip z

MODE
TV/SAT

SWAP
GUIDE

KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only These models are equipped with dual tuners. This means that PIP is "ready to use".

For optimal sound reception, do not cover the infrared transmitter on the TV or the infrared sensors on the headphones.
Infrared sensors
VOL MENU CH

1 Open the battery compartment lid by
pressing and sliding the lid as illustrated.

Indicates which channel is currently receiving sound

Channel number of the main picture

Use the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations
PIP

1 Press

Main picture

Displays the window picture. Press again to decrease the size. To cancel, press until the window picture turns off. Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4

. The 2 icon and channel number are displayed.

Infrared transmitter

Channel number of the window picture

TV/VIDEO

Window picture

2 Lift the cover and insert the battery into
Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture. will appear to indicate which picture is receiving sound. A Changes the channel in the window picture.

AUDIO

Notes

the compartment with the positive side up and then close the lid.

TV/VTR + CH

2 Turn the power on by placing the
headphones securely on your head.

· You must press TV (FUNCTION) before you can control PIP with the yellow labeled buttons.
Moves the location of the window picture.

-

· The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture.

POSITION

Power indicator

Notes · To help prevent possible hearing damage due to sudden or prolonged excessive volume, do not set the headphone volume too high while using them. · To prevent possible damage to the infrared transmitter in the television, to turn off the please press the headphone feature when the headphones are not in use. Notes
Volume control

FREEZE

Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture.

SWAP

Switches the position of the main picture with the window picture.

· When used continuously, the battery will last: -- up to 40 hours with alkaline batteries. -- up to 20 hours with manganese batteries. · Replace the battery with a new one when the sound becomes weak.

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If you only want to listen to the sound from the cordless headphones, turn down the TV speaker volume, or press MUTING. To turn off the headphones, remove them from your head and press .

Using Your Menus
Coverage Area of the Infrared Rays
Learning menu selection
and press . press

3 Press V or v to move to the desired option

5 Press V or v to make your selection and
.

Listening to Sound from a Main/PIP Picture
Window Picture audio

Press again to switch the audio to the window picture. This diagram illustrates the approximate area covered by the infrared rays emitted from the transmitter.
Use the MENU button to access a menu and use the arrow buttons (V or v) to alter settings. Use the following example, in which we activate the CABLE, to learn how to modify settings.
SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU Select Exit
MENU

If you want to listen to the sound from the main or window picture through your headphones, select the audio source.

PICTURE MODE

1 Press the MENU button.
B

CHANNEL SET UP FAVORITE CHANNEL CABLE: ON CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

SWAP

PIP

TV/SAT

GUIDE

The main menu appears.
Approx. 6m (19.7ft) Headphones off
MENU

Move

4 Press V or v to move to the desired feature
and press . Options for your selection will be highlighted.

VOL

MENU

CH

1 Press

to display a window picture.

VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE: HIGH COLOR CORRECT: OFF B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

When you are finished making changes to the selected menu, choose MENU to return to the main menu.

2 Press V or v to highlight the desired menu
), and press to (in this case SET UP select it.

CHANNEL SET UP FAVORITE CHANNEL CABLE: OFF CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

B

SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

2 Press
SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU Select Exit
MENU

. The 2 display and channel number appears for about three seconds.
B

Notes · Exiting from PIP will return the sound to the main picture. · The audio to the headphones will be automatically turned off when the TV is powered off.

Notes · If you use the headphones too far from the TV, you may hear a hissing noise. · If something is between the headphones and the TV, the sound may be interrupted. These problems are inherent to IR communication and do not reflect a problem with the TV.

Tip z
Pressing MENU on the remote control will allow you to exit from the menus at any time.

Main Picture audio
Move

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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.

Using Your Menus (continued)
Using the VIDEO menu
MODE
Customized picture viewing

Quick start to the menus

The following is a guide to your menus.

To select a menu:
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.

VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE: HIGH COLOR CORRECT: OFF B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

}
To select the VIDEO
Display Highlight
MENU

Adjustment bars

VIVID: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. SPORTS: Select for a bright picture. MOVIE: Select for a finely detailed picture. STANDARD: Select to receive a standard picture. Press the PICTURE MODE button to access one of the above settings directly. PICTURE
Picture contrast
VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE: HIGH COLOR CORRECT: OFF B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

Display

Highlight

Select

Adjust left to decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Adjust right to increase picture contrast and create more vivid color. BRIGHTNESS

MENU

AUDIO TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUTO VOLUME : OFF EFFECT : OFF MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

menu:
Select

Picture adjustment

Adjust left to darken the picture. Adjust right to brighten the picture. COLOR
Color saturation

TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING: NO CURRENT TIME SET ON/OFF TIMER MENU

The TIMER menu sets the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the ON/OFF TIMER.

Adjust left to decrease color intensity or saturation. Adjust right to increase color intensity or saturation. HUE
Color tones

Note Menus shown are for KV-36FV15, your menus may not look exactly like those illustrated.

Adjust left to increase the red tones. Adjust right to decrease the red tones. SHARPNESS
Picture detail

B

Move

­ ­ ­ ­ ­:­ ­ AM Select Exit MENU

Adjust left to soften the picture detail. Adjust right to sharpen the picture detail. TRINITONE
CHANNEL SET UP FAVORITE CHANNEL CABLE: ON CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

B

SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU Exit
MENU

The SET UP menu provides several options for setting up your channels, labeling your TV/VIDEO inputs, and selecting the LANGUAGE of your menus.

White intensity adjustment

HIGH: Gives the white colors a blue tint. MEDIUM: Gives the white colors a neutral tint. NTSC STD: Gives the white colors a red tint. COLOR CORRECT
Color ratio adjustment

Move

Select

The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a sub-menu which provides further options for setting up your TV. The Basic Menu provides quick access to frequently used settings.

ON: Emphasizes reds and blues. OFF: Emphasizes greens.

Escape to Basic Menu

B

Move
MENU

Select Exit

VIDEO MODE : VIVID PICTURE : AUDIO : SRS ADVANCED MENU Select Move Exit

MENU

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Using Your Menus (continued)
Adjust left or right to decrease or increase higher pitched sound. Adjust left or right to decrease or increase low pitched sounds. Adjust left or right to emphasize left and right speaker balance.
Necessary for the ON/OFF TIMER
TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING: NO CURRENT TIME SET ON/OFF TIMER MENU

Using the AUDIO
CURRENT TIME SET

menu

TREBLE

Using the TIMER menu
DAYLIGHT SAVING YES: Select to compensate for Daylight Saving Time. NO: Select at the end of Daylight Saving Time.

BASS

} Adjustment bars
B

BALANCE

AUTO VOLUME
(KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only) ON: Select to stabilize the volume. OFF: Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off.
Move

Stabilizes volume
­ ­ ­ ­ ­:­ ­ AM Select Exit MENU

AUDIO TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUTO VOLUME : OFF EFFECT : OFF MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON AUDIO OUT : VARIABLE B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

MENU

EFFECT
SIMULATED: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs. SRS: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo signals. OFF: Normal stereo or mono reception.

To select the AUDIO
Display
MENU

menu:
Highlight Select

Enhanced audio

To select the TIMER menu:
ON/OFF TIMER
Wake up or scheduled viewing

CURRENT TIME SET With the CURRENT TIME SET menu open: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­:­ ­ AM 1 Press . MENU 2 Press V or v until the current day is displayed. Press to select. 3 Press V or v until the current hour and AM/PM is Select Move Exit displayed. Press to select 4 Press V or v until the current minute is displayed, and press . Any loss of power will cause these settings to be cleared.

Display

Highlight

Select

MTS
MONO: Select to reduce noise in areas with poor reception. SAP: Select to listen to bilingual broadcast or other Second Audio Programs (SAP). STEREO: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. ON:

MENU

Multi-Channel sound

SPEAKER
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 TV's sound only through external audio system speakers.

MENU

Tips z
Set DAYLIGHT SAVING before setting the clock.

Custom selection of audio output source

Tip

z

· Press to cycle through your AUDIO options. · Press MTS/SAP on your remote control to cycle through the MTS options. AUDIO OUT can only be set when SPEAKER is set to OFF. VARIABLE: Adjust the volume through your TV. FIXED: Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo.

AUDIO OUT

Use to control the TV's volume through a stereo

CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before you ON/OFF TIMER 1. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ can use the ON/OFF TIMER. ­ ­:­ ­ AM ­ h CH ­ ­ ­ With the ON/OFF TIMER menu open: 2. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­:­ ­ AM ­ h CH ­ ­ ­ 1 Choose the ON/OFF TIMER you would like to set and MENU Select a position SUN 12:00 AM press . Select Move Exit 2 Press V or v until the desired day or range of days is displayed. Press to select. 3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on (hour, then minutes) by pressing V or v and then . 4 Set the time duration (maximum of 6 hours) by pressing V or v and then . 5 Press V or v until you reach the desired channel. Press to select. When you perform AUTO PROGRAM, all ON/OFF TIMER settings will be cleared.

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The CHANNEL SET UP menu is a submenu which provides further options for setting up your TV. (see page 23) The PARENTAL CONTROL feature provides parents several options for programming the TV to block shows based on their rating. (see pages 25-28).
VIDEO LABEL

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Using Your Menus (continued)
Using the CHANNEL SET UP menu
FAVORITE CHANNEL
Quick access to favorite channels

Using the SET UP

menu

CHANNEL SET UP

PARENTAL CONTROL

MENU

B

SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU

VIDEO LABEL
VIDEO 1 : VHS VIDEO 2 : GAME VIDEO 3 : VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 : VIDEO 4 MENU

Move

Select

Exit

MENU

Label connected equipment for easy recognition
MENU

With the VIDEO LABEL window open: 1 Press V or v to access the input you want to label and press . 2 Press V or v to choose the label and press .

CHANNEL SET UP FAVORITE CHANNEL CABLE: ON CHANNEL FIX: OFF AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP/ADD CHANNEL CAPTION MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

FAVORITE CHANNEL Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL: MODE : AUTO 1 Press and then V or v to select AUTO or MANUAL. PREVIEW : ON 1. 6 2. 5 (Selecting AUTO will display the last five channels chosen 3. 4 4. 3 with the remote control's 0-9 buttons.) 5. 2 MENU 2 Press V or v to move the cursor to 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and Select Move Exit . press 3 Press V or v to access the desired channel and press . To preview your favorite channels in the window picture, set PREVIEW to ON.

To select the SET UP

menu:

Display

Highlight

Select

MENU

To select the CHANNEL SET UP menu:
Display
MENU

Select Move Exit VIDEO LABEL Options: VIDEO 1/2/3: VHS, 8mm, BETA, LD, GAME, SAT, DVD, WEB, RECEIVER, DTV, SKIP VIDEO 4: DVD, DTV, SKIP If you select SKIP, your TV will skip this connection when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Highlight

Select

Note The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature is not available for the AUX input.

CAPTION VISION

Using FAVORITE CHANNEL: FAVORITES , your FAVORITE CHANNEL 1 Exit all menus and press 125 ESPN 14 ABC options will appear. 48 CBS 16 NBC 2 Press V or v to access the channel you want to watch, 5 CBC Exit . and press For KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only If PREVIEW is set to ON, a window picture displays your favorite channels as you cycle through the options. CABLE ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. OFF: Select if you are using an antenna. You will need to run AUTO PROGRAM after changing your CABLE settings.

Closed Captioning and channel information

CC1, 2, 3 or 4: Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program, (the mode should be set to CC1 for most programs). TEXT1, 2, 3 or 4: Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen. XDS (Extended Data Service): Displays network name, program name, program length, and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service. Select from available languages to display all menus in your language of choice. Press V or v to correct any tilt of the picture between +5 and ­5 and press Select to run a demonstration of on-screen menus. .

Note Your remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. (see page 31)

CHANNEL FIX
Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected

LANGUAGE

TILT CORRECTION

2-6: Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box. Select the appropriate channel number (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's remote control for selection. AUX 2-6: Select when a cable box is connected to the AUX input, (see page 4). Press the AUX button to alternate between. VIDEO: Select from available video inputs when you have video equipment connected (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it. AUTO PROGRAM Instructs the TV to program all receivable channels.

DEMO

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Using Your Menus (continued)
CHANNEL SKIP/ADD SKIP ADD MENU 33

CHANNEL SKIP/ADD

With the CHANNEL SKIP/ADD window open: 1 Select the desired channel. to SKIP or ADD (only one option will be available). 2 Press

Overview of the Ratings
TV RATINGS
Block programs by their rating, content or both

The Parental Guideline Rating System
This table provides a brief overview of the ratings systems available for the PARENTAL CONTROL feature. For detailed information on how to change your TV rating, see pages 27-28.

Use [0-9] or [CH +/-] to select the channel Move
MENU

Select Exit

CHANNEL CAPTION
CHANNEL CAPTION CHANNEL 33 CAPTION ­ ­ ­ ­ MENU

Label up to 12 channels with their call letters
Move
MENU

With the CHANNEL CAPTION menu open: and then V or v to access the desired channel, and press again. 1 Press to select it. 2 Press V or v to display the first letter or number of the caption and press to activate. 3 Press
Select Exit

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 based options: FV: Fantasy Violence. D: Suggestive Dialogue. L: Strong Language. S: Sexual situations. V: Violence.

TV RATINGS TV-Y: _ TV-Y7: _ FV: _ TV-G: _ TV-PG: _ D _ L _ S _ V_ TV-14: _ D _ L _ S _ V_ TV-MA: _ L _ S _ V_ MENU Select category Select Move Exit MENU

MOVIE RATINGS

(U.S. models only) G: All children. TV-PG: Directed to older children. PG-13: General Audience. R: Parental Guidance suggested NC-17: No one under 17 admitted. X: No one under 17 admitted. UNRATED
Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating

MOVIE RATINGS _ G: _ PG: PG-13: _ _ R: NC-17: _ _ X: MENU Select rating Select Move

Exit

MENU

Notes · The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TVPG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. · If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

(U.S. models only) VIEW ALL: Allows all unrated programming. BLOCK TV: Blocks all unrated TV programs. BLOCK MOVIE: Blocks all unrated movies. BLOCK ALL: Blocks all unrated programming.

CUSTOM MENU TV RATINGS MOVIE RATINGS UNRATED: VIEW ALL MENU

Select category Select Move

Exit

MENU

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Overview of the Ratings
ENGLISH RATINGS C: _ C8+: _ G: _ PG: _ 14+: _ 18+: _ MENU Select rating Select Move Exit
MENU

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Using Your Menus (continued)
Using the PARENTAL CONTROL menu

ENGLISH RATINGS

For Canadian programs that are broadcast in English

You will be asked to enter a 4-digit password for any future access into the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. 3 Press and use the 0-9 buttons to enter your 4-digit password.
PARENTAL CONTROL
1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9

In order to change the RATING you will need to set PARENTAL LOCK to ON. 5 Point the cursor at PARENTAL LOCK and press . Press V or v to ON and . press
PARENTAL CONTROL PASSWORD: _ _ _ _ MENU PARENTAL LOCK: ON RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU

(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 programming.
FRENCH RATINGS

FRENCH RATINGS

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.

For Canadian programs that are broadcast in French

Use the [0-9] buttons to enter a new four-digit password Select Move Exit
MENU

MENU

Move

Select

Exit

MENU

(Canadian models only) G: General programming. 8 ans+: Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+: Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+: Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.

4 Confirm your password by entering it
Exit
MENU

_ G: 8 ans+: _ 13 ans+: _ 16 ans+: _ _ 18+: MENU Select rating Select Move

B

SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO MENU Move Select Exit
MENU

again.
PARENTAL CONTROL

See pages 25-26 for an overview of the Parental Guideline ratings.

U.S.A. RATINGS

For programs from the United States

(Canadian models only) Please see TV RATINGS on page 25 for information on U.S.A. RATINGS.

2 Point the cursor to PARENTAL
CONTROL and press .

1 4 7

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

PASSWORD: X X X _ MENU Confirm password Move Select Exit
MENU

Tip z Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. In the event that you forget your password, please see page 33.

SET UP CHANNEL SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL FAVORITE CHANNEL VIDEO LABEL CAPTION VISION: CC1 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH TILT CORRECTION DEMO B MENU Select Move Exit MENU

Once your password is set correctly, you will be taken into the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

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Using Your Menus (continued)
Operating Video Equipment
ON: Select to activate the RATING. OFF: Turns off current ratings.

Setting the TV's RATING
Programming the remote
Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith

PARENTAL LOCK

Turns ratings on/off

This section provides information on how to set the TV's RATING and how to change your password.

RATING

314. 336, 338, 337 309, 308 312, 311 327, 328, 335, 331, 332 314, 330, 336, 337 331

PARENTAL CONTROL

PARENTAL LOCK: ON RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD MENU

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should use one of the following preselected categories to help simplify the rating selection. The following maximum ratings will be allowed: PARENTAL CONTROL CHILD: TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S. models only), PARENTAL LOCK: ON TV-Y, G (Canadian models only). RATING: CHILD YOUTH: TV-PG, PG (U.S. models only), CHANGE PASSWORD MENU TV-PG, PG, 8 ans+ (Canadian models only). YOUNG ADULT: TV-14, PG-13 (U.S. models only), TV-14, 14+, 13 ans+ (Canadian models only). Select Move Exit MENU

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. Operating a VCR

Buttons on the remote control
Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press the 0-9 buttons. Press CH +/­.

4
Press ENTER.

Move

Select

Exit

MENU

VCR code numbers
Manufacturer Code

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 then back on; the TV will restore your rating settings.

To turn on or off To select a channel directly To change channels To record To play To stop To fast forward To rewind the tape To pause

CUSTOM: If you prefer to set more restrictive ratings, highlight CUSTOM and press . See pages 25-26, for an overview of the rating systems available. In the CUSTOM RATINGS menu: 1 Select the desired rating category and press . 2 Press V or v to select the maximum rating or content and press . 3 Press V or v to block or unblock the rating or content and press . Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or contents will be automatically blocked. To view a blocked program: Press ENTER on the remote control, then use the 0-9 buttons to enter your password.

CHANGE PASSWORD

To reset your password: 1 Move the cursor to CHANGE PASSWORD press . 2 Use the 0-9 buttons to create a new password, enter again to confirm. In the event that you forget your password, see page 33.

To scan

Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar

301, 302, 303 327 338, 344 314, 337 319, 317 309, 308 332 302, 332 315 304, 338, 309 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337 304 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341 330, 335 338 329, 304, 309 322, 339, 340 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305,338 Instant Replay 309, 308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337 JVC 314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338 Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326 Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 308, 309, 306 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 310, 329 Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 Sharp 327, 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 (M. Ward) 338, 327 SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314, 336, 337 To change input mode

Press ( and r simultaneously. Press (. Press p. Press ). Press 0. Press P. To resume normal playback, press again or press (. Press ) or 0 during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Press TV/VTR.

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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) code numbers
Code
701 704, 710 702

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Operating Video Equipment (continued)

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
If the remote control doesn't work
First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your equipment. Tips z
· If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Tips z
Manufacturer Code

Laserdisc code numbers

Cable box code numbers
Manufacturer
Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G. I.

· In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control.

Manufacturer

Programming the remote control
You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or satellite receiver. Press CODE SET. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number from the following chart.

Code

· When you remove the batteries, the code number may revert to the factory setting.

Sony Panasonic Pioneer

· The code numbers for Sony VCRs are assigned at the factory as follows:

Operating a Laserdisc Buttons on the remote control Operating a DVD player Buttons on the remote control

Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba

751 753 752 755 754

VHS VCR

301 (preset code for the supplied remote control)
To turn on or off To play To stop To pause

8 mm VCR

302

To turn on or off To play To stop To pause

1 2 3 4

· If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased.

Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith

222, 223, 224, 225, 226 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 227, 228, 229 219, 220, 221 214, 215 209, 210, 211 216, 217 212, 213

Press ENTER.

Beta, ED Beta VCRs
To scan

303

· 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.

Satellite receiver code numbers For more details on operating the cable box or satellite receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that were supplied with the equipment.
· Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers may revert to the factory setting. Manufacturer
Sony

To scan

To search the chapter forward or backward

Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press (. Press p. Press P. To resume normal playback, press again or press (. Press ) or 0 during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. Press CH +/­. Press VTR/DVD (POWER). Press (. Press p. Press P. To resume normal playback, press again or press (. Press ) or 0 during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. Press CH +/­.

Code

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 video equipment (e.g. DVD, MDP, or second VCR).

To search the chapter forward or backward To select chapters directly MENU To move cursor in menu

0-9 + ENTER. Press to display DVD menu. Use your arrow buttons V, v, B, b.

General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba

801 (preset code for remote control) 802 805 804 803 802, 808 806, 807

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Troubleshooting
What you can do

Specifications
Supplied accessories
Problem
Cannot receive upper · CABLE setting may not be correct in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. channels (UHF) when using an antenna · Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 23). · Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory, (page 23).

Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems.

Problem

What it could be

What it could be

What you can do

You want to restore the TV's factory settings · First, turn the TV on. Then while pressing the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. The TV will turn itself off and then back on. When the TV turns on again, all settings will be reset, and the initial setup screen will appear. · Call your local Sony service center.

Remote control RM-Y168 (KV-32FS10, 36FS10 only), RM-Y171 (KV-27FV15, 32FV15, 36FV15 only)(1) Batteries size AA (R6) (2)

A red light keeps flashing on the TV for more than a few seconds

· Your TV may need service.

Optional accessories

TV makes a noise when turned on · This is a normal function of your TV. · · · · Check your power cord. Re-insert the batteries in your remote control. Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel. Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings, (page 28).

Cannot receive any channels when using cable

· CABLE setting may not be correct in the CHANNEL SET UP menu.

Screen is not lit and there is no sound

· · · ·

Power cord may not be plugged in. Remote control batteries may not be inserted correctly. TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect. Current program may exceed PARENTAL CONTROL settings.

· Ensure that CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 23). · Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory, (page 23). · Use the remote control supplied with the cable box. · Check your CHANNEL FIX settings, (page 23).

Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound

Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box TV is fixed to one channel Lost password for PARENTAL CONTROL · CHANNEL FIX settings may not be correct.

· Volume may not be adjusted on your cable box.

Connecting cables RK-74A, RK-G69HG, VMC-10HG, VMC-720M, VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/ 30V TV Stand SU-27FD2, SU-32FD2, SU-36FD2 U/V mixer EAC-66

· VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly. · Readjust your VIDEO menu settings, (page 19). · Antenna/cable connections may be faulty. · Check your VIDEO LABEL settings, (page 22). · VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing) · Press MUTING. · Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu, (page 20). · Check your SPEAKER settings, (page 20). · Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu, (page 19). · Ensure that you have selected the correct CABLE mode in the CHANNEL SET UP menu, (page 23). · Press ANT on your remote control to change the input mode, (page 15).

Good picture, no sound

· Sound may be set to MUTING. · Your TV may be set to SAP. · SPEAKER may not be set correctly.

No color

· Color settings may not be adjusted correctly.

· In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The master password cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

· CABLE may not be set correctly in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. · Antenna/cable connections may not be correct. · TV may be set to AUX mode.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669)(U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669)(Canadian residents only).

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SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY
2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL
(KV-32FS10/32FV15/32XBR250/34FV10 34FV15/34FV15C/34FX250C/34FV15K/34FV15T) (KV-36FS10/36FV15/36XBR250 38FX250/38FX250C/38FX250T/38FV15K)

1 Nine Screws (BVTP 4x16)

1 Eleven Screws (BVTP 4x16)

2 Two Screws (BVTP 3x12) 3 One Screw (BVTP 4x20)

2 Four Screws (BVTP 3x12) 3 One Screw (BVTP 4x20)

2-2. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1 Claw

2 HB Board 3 A Board 4 G/GA Board

5 Chassis Assembly 9 HA Board 6 UX/UY Board 8 T Board 7 AK Board

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2-3. SERVICE POSITION

3 G/GA Board

2 AK Board

1 A Board

2-4. MULTI-BUTTON SWITCH REMOVAL
1 Top Multi-Button Switch

2 Two Screws (+BVTP 4x16)

3 Bottom Multi-Button Switch

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