Sony KV-27FV310 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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front cover of this manual and at the rear of your TV. Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR® is a registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. WEGA®, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
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-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H) For added protection for this television instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
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the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features 1 About this Manual...2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ...2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Programming the Remote Control 5 Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
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purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ High Voltage Regulator - Provides a significant improvement to picture quality by increasing the brightness and focus. ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT - Delivers a picture with - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5. Press to switch between VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Button Description qs POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5. qd FUNCTION buttons Press - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
you must redo steps 2 and 3. 4 Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press on the green POWER button that corresponds with that component. If it responds, you are done - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
PM Operating Instructions Manufacturer's Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. 2000 (M. Ward) SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Code 309, 308 327 308 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 DIRECT TV 809 Dish Network 810 - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
01US01COV-BR2.book Page 7 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press 09 or and To Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press To Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) 09 Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT GUIDE Display SAT Menu Use the arrow buttons - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP. This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box) and normal cable channels (CATV). Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
5:45 PM Operating Instructions Jack 5 AUDIO panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF /UHF jack. These inputs (Video 4-5) connect to the component video Y, PB, PR, and AUDIO L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or digital - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
a dipole antenna, also known as a "rabbit ears antenna" (usually found in older homes). This allows you to connect your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna, in order to view both cable and local channels. ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
on your cable box to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press to operate your cable box and then use the 0 9 buttons - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
IN on your TV. ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
(pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: ❏ change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
is not compatible with digital boxes. Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
satellite receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate other functions. to operate your - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
5:45 PM Operating Instructions Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver 4 From 1 cable/ antenna 2 VCR Satellite receiver 3 5 Rear of TV 1 34 5 remote control. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
component video outputs (Y, PB, PR), you can improve the picture quality by using component video cables (480i only). This TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
your TV. Front A/V Panel A/V output Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow) Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, select Fixed to control the volume through the connected audio system. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 32. Rear of TV 1 34 5 MONITOR - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
the second VCR to the MONITOR AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press other functions. to operate your VCR, see page 7 on - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
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Auto Program. Press to search for channels. 6 After Auto Program finishes, press to exit. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Turn the TV on. 2 Hold down on the remote control. 3 Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn itself off, then back on. 4 Release . 23 - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
45 PM Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Adjust your picture settings. Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off rating limits on your TV based on program rating or content. 24 - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
Using Basic Functions Allows you to Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Select closed captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo of the menus - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
the yellow buttons. Tune your TV to a channel, which you know is currently airing programming. 2 Press to turn PIP on, then press . The channel from the main window should now appear in the window picture. 3 Use the (CH +/-) buttons on the bottom of your remote control to select the same channel - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
window, use the main (CH +/-) buttons at the bottom of the remote control. Press to move the location of the window picture to any of the four corners of the screen. Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture. The main window continues to play as usual. Press to switch - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
28 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Connections that affect your ability to use PIP ❏ Any The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main picture. See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to Access Menus To Access Menus 1 Press to display the on-screen menu. 2 Use the G or g up and down through the features. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 5 For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture. Pro: Select for natural picture and sharpness. ✍ Press on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro). Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 39
to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received. Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. to directly - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 40
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want to add to your favorite channels. 3 Press to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the selected channel. 4 Press G to return to the Channel usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection. AUX 2-6: Select this setting instead of 2-6 if - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 42
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buttons to enter new password Move: Select: End: The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
5:45 PM Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of rating and press . Rating Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom TV will allow a maximum rating of No rating limit TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S.), G, C (Canada) TV-PG, PG (U.S.), 8 ans + (Canada) TV - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 45
Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV's rating limit. See page 38 for U.S. models and page 40 for Canadian models for more information. ✍ Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 46
, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 40.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 47
45 PM Using the Menus Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Custom Rating Movie Rating Block Blocks all unrated programs TV Rating Unrated: Allow Allow Block Block or allow unrated programs Move: Select: End - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 48
40 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on. 3 Press to exit the menu. ✍ Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved. ✍ When you perform Auto Program, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared. Also, in the event of any loss of power - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50
Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD. This is only available when the TV is in Video mode. Demo Press to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus. ✍ - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51
: TruSurround Advanced Menu Adjust Press f to highlight an option; then press . Picture white level Move: Select: End: Picture Press G to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Press g to increase picture contrast. Caption Vision The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52
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. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Sony" at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies I want to reset the TV ❏ to the factory settings Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 54
, February 19, 2003 5:45 PM Operating Instructions Remote Control Problem I cannot operate the remote control I cannot change channels with the remote control I lost the remote control Possible Remedies ❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55
the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center. ❏ Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set it to TV; when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (page 4). ❏ Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the remote control (page - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 56
. If a video input has been set to Skip, it will be skipped when you press the TV/Video buttons for either the main or PIP pictures. Picture in Picture (PIP) Problem The remote control doesn't work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static I get the same program in the window - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57
(2) Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs 2 video, 2 audio (rear) 2 S VIDEO (1 front, 1 rear) 2 RF 2 Y, PB, PR, 2 audio TV Stand: SU-27F1 for KV-27FV310 SU-32F1 for KV-32FV310 SU-36F1 for KV-36FV310 1 AUDIO OUT 1 MONITOR OUT Visible screen size: 679 mm (27 inches - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58
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Auto Program 23, 34 Auto SAP 31 B Balance 31 Bass 31 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Brightness 30 C Cable 33 Cable Box Operating 8 Connections 12 Caption Vision Control 36 Picture 30 Picture in Picture (PIP) 26 R Ratings English Rating 40 French Rating 40 Movie Rating 38 TV Rating 38 51 - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 60
19, 2003 5:45 PM U.S.A. Rating 40 Unrated 39 Rear Panel 9 Remote Control Description 3 Programming 5 S Setting the Rating 36 Sharpness 30 SLEEP 3 Speaker 32 Specifications 49 Steady Sound 31 T Tilt Correction 42 Timer 1 and Timer 2 41 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 45 TV Features 1 V Video Label 42 - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 61
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or dealer nearest you, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-(800)-222-7669 Or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer - Sony KV-27FV310 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 64
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