Sony KV-27FV17 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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- Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 1
Connecting Additional4-E0q81u-i7p3m7-e2n2 t Trinitron® Color TV Operating Instructions KV-27FS13 KV-27FS17 KV-27FV17 KV-32FS13 KV-32FS17 © 2001 by Sony Corporation - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
User Guide - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
User Guide You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
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 observed in the installation, use, and - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. Installation Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
or an adult, and serious damage to the 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 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
User Guide Grounding provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) Lightning For added protection for this - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
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Introduction Trinitron® Color TV Features 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 About this Manual 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 15 Setting Up the TV - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
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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: FLAT CRT - New technologically advanced screen for - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
Once you are connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus. The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17, KV-32FS13, and KV-32FS17. The rear panel shown on page 13 is for KV-27FV17. Your front and rear panels may - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: If you are - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
Operating Instructions 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 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
TV 3 Coaxial Cable 2 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled Channels) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV TV. Pressing the button on the remote control switches between the cable box and direct cable inputs. Your Sony remote control - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; the audio - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
(pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
Operating Instructions If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/ Video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound; the audio cables must still be connected. You can use the receiver inputs. button to - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
Instructions TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR Satellite antenna cable 1 4 VCR From cable/ antenna 2 Satellite Receiver 3 5 Rear of TV your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 4 Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. To view from the satellite receiver - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
, you can use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality (KV-27FV17 only). Connecting a DVD Player Using Audio/Video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Rear of TV Rear of DVD player Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
System Using Audio cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Rear of TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Line input Set your stereo to the selected line input. See page 24 for additional audio setup instructions. 12 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
only You can connect two VCRs togethers to edit video tapes. You can also connect both VCRs to your TV to view the program being recorded. Rear of TV (KV-27FV17 only) VCR (for playback) 1 Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) VCR (for recording) 2 1 Using an Audio/Video cable (not - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
Operating Instructions Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and how to use the on-screen menus. 1 qs 2 qd 3 qf 4 qg 5 qh 6 qj qk 7 8 ql / w; 9 wz 0 ws qz 14 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
remain on. 4 ANT (antenna) Press to change the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). 5 PICTURE MODE Cycles through the available Video Mode settings. 6 SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Cancel by pressing - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
Operating Instructions qj MTS/SAP qk 0 9 and ENTER ql GUIDE w; Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Mono, and Auto-SAP (Second Audio Programming). Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays. Brings up the custom guide of your satellite - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
Exit: [CH-] First please connect cable/antenna 2 Press the TV FUNCTION button. 3 Press on the remote control or in the TV front panel to perform Auto Program, or press to exit. The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program. To perform Auto Program - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
PIP KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only These models are equipped with dual tuners. This means that PIP is "ready to use." Press to turn the PIP at the bottom of the remote control. Press to move the location of the window picture among the four corners of the screen. Press to freeze the window - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
. 4 Now use the main CH+/- on the bottom of your remote control to change the channel in the main window. 5 Press the turned on and working when you perform this test. 6 If the PIP feature does not work properly with the TV or the connected video equipment component, refer to the Troubleshooting - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Menu Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on a program's rating or content. Password: _ Timer Setup Basic Set basic settings for your TV. Move Press to enter Basic Menu Select End MENU 21 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
F Operating Instructions Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. To access a menu 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use G or g to highlight the desired menu, then press . 3 Use the F or buttons to highlight the desired option, then press - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
Timer Setup Basic Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp: Cool VM: High Move Select End MENU Mode Customized picture viewing Gives the white colors a red tint. Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, clean edge. Select from one of the following options - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
emphasize the left speaker sound. Press g to emphasize the right speaker sound. Steady Sound KV-27FV17 only Stabilizes volume Press F or to select one of the following options: ON: Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels. Press OFF: Select to turn Steady Sound off. for a direct - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
-SAP). Speaker Custom selection of audio output source 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 TV's sound only through external audio system speakers. Audio Out Use to control the - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
, the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favorite channel (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17 only). Cable ON: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. OFF: Select if you are using a TV antenna. After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 39
usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection. Video 1: Select from available video inputs the AUX input. Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. It will cycle through all available channels and program any receivable channels set. 27 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 40
Operating Instructions Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television. This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV's rating limit. Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 41
End MENU X Adult audience only Unrated (U.S. models only) You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 42
Operating Instructions English Ratings (Canadian models only) These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in _ 18 ans+: _ Press to block rating Move Select End MENU U.S.A. Ratings (Canadian models only) For programs from the United States, see "TV Ratings" on page 28. 30 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 43
End MENU In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter a 4-digit password. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place. If you forget your password, see page 42. 2 Confirm your - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
-30, "Overview of the Ratings," for a description of the available rating systems. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. See page 29 for U.S. models and page 30 for Canadian models for more information. Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 45
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Press , then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password. Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to OFF. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on. The TV will return to the settings that you - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 46
Instructions Saving time, be sure to set Daylight Saving to "ON"). 2 Press F or f to enter the current time, then press . 3 Press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and With the ON, OFF, or Set. Once the timer is set, you can turn it on or off without having to go through the settings. Daylight OFF - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 47
to display all menus in your language of choice. Use the F or f buttons, select the desired language and press . 16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD, (only available when the TV is in Video mode). Demo Select to perform a demonstration of the on - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 48
Instructions caption modes (for Services): Displays information about the network and current program, if available. Effect Press F or f 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 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment. 1 Press . 2 Press or (FUNCTION). 3 Use the 0 9 buttons to key in the code number from the following chart. 4 Press . VCR codes Sony Admiral (M.Ward) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50
332 314, 336, 337 314, 336, 338, 337 309, 308 312, 311 327, 328, 335, 331, 332 314, 330, 336, 337 331 Satellite receiver codes Sony General Electric Hitachi 801 (preset code for remote control 802 805 Hughes Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba 804 803 802, 808 806, 807 DVD codes - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51
than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to remote control. Operating a VCR Press To Power on the VCR 09 Select channels directly Change channels or and at the same time Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Change between VCR and TV - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52
Operating Instructions Operating a Laser Disc Press To Power on the laser disc Search chapters forward or backward Play disc Stop Pause 40 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 53
Other Information Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. No picture, no sound Poor or no picture, good sound Good picture, no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images or - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 54
Operating Instructions Cable stations don't seem to work Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control 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 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55
run a direct cable to the VHF/ UHF jack on your TV. This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal remote control. Press again when the setting or adjustment is complete. Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement. If, after reading these Operating Instructions - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 56
Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS13, KV-32FS13) RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS17, KV-27FV17, KV-32FS17) Optional Accessories Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M, YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A U/V mixer EAC-66 TV Stand: SU-27FD4 (27 inch models) SU-32FD4 (32 inch models) KV-27FS13, KV-27FS17 Screen - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57
Other Information KV-27FV17 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass KV-32FS13, KV-32FS17 Screen size Inputs/outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass Visible screen size: 27 inches (679 mm) measured diagonally Actual tube size: 29 - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58
Instructions Index 16:9 Enhanced 35 A Advanced Menu 36 Audio Menu 24 Audio Out 25 Auto Program 17, 27 Auto-SAP 25 B Balance 24 Basic Menu 36 Bass 24 Battery Installation 2 Brightness 23 C Cable 26 Caption Vision 35, 36 Channel Label 27 Channel Fix 27 Channel Setup Menu 26 Channel Skip/Add 27 Mode - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 59
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 35 Sharpness 23 SLEEP 15 Speaker 25 Specifications 44 Steady Sound 24 Stereo 25 T Timer Menu 34 Timer 1 and Timer 2 34 Treble 24 Troubleshooting 41 TV Features - Sony KV-27FV17 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 60
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