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Page 1: ...Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions KV 27S42 KV 27S46 KV 27S66 KV 2 7V42 KV 27V66 I 1999 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...at I cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Operate the TV only on120 V AC Q One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fll into the power outleLouly one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into th outlet contact your dealer Q If any liquid or sol...

Page 3: ... help Protecting the Q To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings Q Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Note on CAPTION VISION This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Use of this television for other than private viewing...

Page 4: ... Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Setting up the TV AutomaticaUy 15 Using Picture in Picture 16 Quick Start to the Menus 18 Using the Menus Using the VIDEO _ menu 19 Using the AUDIO _ menu 20 Using the TIMER Q menu 22 Using the SET UP _ menu 23 Using PARENTAL CONTROL 25 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 31 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 36 Index 37 ...

Page 5: ... their children watch on TV by establishing rat ing limits FAVORITECHANNEL Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button Picture in Picture PIP Allows you to view two channels simultaneously KV 27S46 27S66 27V66 only Universal Remote Control Program your remote control to operate your connected cable box VCR digital satellite receiver or DVD player Energy Star A recognized sy...

Page 6: ...h as a guide About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo system or camcorder Once you re connected follow the instructions to learn how to use the remote control to access the on screen menus 2 ...

Page 7: ...ns below VltFMIF coaxJalcable _ Reorofl_ or _ VHF UHF CaMe B VHFenly 300 ohmt_n lead able or _ __ RearofW UIIFonlyor__ VHF UHF VWFM_ Antenna onneCtor _ C _ 7 _ohm aml oaxial UHF _ Rear fHFW 300 ohm twin lead cable Cable and antenna KVo27S66 27V66 only If your cable provider does not feature local channels you may find this set up convenient G_W cable I _ Rear of TV AUX No onnection TO _ TO CONVERT...

Page 8: ...o the IN jack on your VCR Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF IN jack on the TV Optional connection 3 If your VCR is equipped with video inputs for better picture quality you should connect A V cables to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV You can use the _ o button to switch between the TV and VCR inputs 4 ...

Page 9: ... 1 _ IN From Cable 2 VID_31N VHFAJHF NJO_ JUT _e _ 1 2 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable box Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF IN jack on the TV 5 ...

Page 10: ...I V 27S66 27V66 only For this set up you can switch between scrambled channels through your cable box and normal CATV channels by pressing _ on your remote control Rear panel KV 27V66 only From Cable IN t 1 K f l v1_o _u o 6 ...

Page 11: ...he OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF IN jack on the TV Optional connection 4 If your VCR is equipped with video inputs for better picture quality you should connect A V cables to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV You can use the TYrO button to switch between the TV and V...

Page 12: ... the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE 1N on the satellite receiver Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF UHF IN on your TV Using A V connectors connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV You can use the w_Eo button to switch between the satellite receiver and the TV R ...

Page 13: ...ite receiver Attach the coaxial connector from your cable or antenna to VHF UHF IN on your VCR Using a coaxial cable connect VHF UHF OUT on your VCR to VHF UHF IN on your TV Using A V connectors connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite 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 9 ...

Page 14: ... AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorc to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV Front A V Panel KV 27V42 27V66 only Connecting a I VD Player Using A V connectors connect LINE OUT on your DVD to VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of IV 10 Rear of DVD player _ _ outputs ...

Page 15: ...Connecting an audio system Using audio connectors connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs e g TV AUX TAPE 2 on your stereo 0 _ _ AUDIO L _ AUDIO R 2 11 ...

Page 16: ...yed by the primary VCR to perform tape editing Rear panel KV 27V66 only VCR for playback 1 _ _ _ _ VCR for recording 1 2 Connect the VCR intended for playback using the setup instruction_ on page 4 of this manual Using A V connectors connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV 12 ...

Page 17: ...ings while in the on screen menu JUMP Alternates back and forth between the last two channels selected with the _ _ buttons MENU Displays the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time MUTING Instantly turns off the sound Press again or press _ to restore sound SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 30 60 or 90 minutes Cancel by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears DISPLAY ...

Page 18: ...remain on channel TV Sound MTS options STEREO SAP Second Audio Programming MONO SYSTEM OFff Powers off all Sony equipment at once May not work with older equipment settings see page 20 CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment see page 31 14 ...

Page 19: ...only ENGLISH CH ESPAI_OL CH FFIAN_AIS VOL AUTO SET UP WOL DEMO TVNIDEO First please connect cable antenna Press SETUP to exit 2 3 Make your language selection the menus will change to reflect your choice Follow the on screen instructions to continue AUTO SET UP or for a DEMO of the menus For U S models only 4 Press w_ omto operate the on screen menus without the use of a remote control Follow the ...

Page 20: ...t be connected and turned on for PIP to operate see page 4 P_P Press to display and change the size of the window picture TW_OEO Press until you reach the VCR input in the window picture w_o Press until you reach the TV input in the main picture C D m_o Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture c To change the main picture 0 Press C_ FUNCTION then press _ or 9 To cha...

Page 21: ...icture Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture _ rR Press to change the channel in the window picture G H O Press to move the location of the window picture _aEEZE Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture sw_ Press to swap the main picture with the window picture 17 ...

Page 22: ...T MTS DMENU MoveI_1_ Select _ Exit_ Change your audio settings The OFrIONS menu offers customized audio features DAYLIGHT SAVING NO CURRENT TIME SET ON OFF TIMEP DMENU Set the clock on your TV CURRENT TIME SET and program schedule viewing using the ON OFF TIMER SETUP CHANNELSET UP PARENTAL CONTROL FAVORITECHANNEL VIDEO LABEL CAPTIONVISION CC1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH _ MENU Move_e Select_ Exit_ CHANNEL SE...

Page 23: ... SHARPNESS _ _1 _1_ _ DMENU Move _ Select _Z3 Exit_ MODE VIVID Select for enhanced picture and contrast Custom picture STANDARD Select for a standard picture settings MOVIE Select for a darker picture for movie viewing Item Press _ to Press _ to PICTURE Decrease picture contrast Increase picture contrast BRIGHTNESS Darken the picture Brighten the picture COLOR Decrease color intensity Increase col...

Page 24: ...42 27V66 only Stabilizes volume ON Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels OFF Select to turn AUTO VOLUME off SPEAKER ON Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with Custom selection or without a separate stereo system of audio output OFF Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the source TV s sound only through external audio system speakers AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT c...

Page 25: ...ther Second Audio TV Sound Programs SAP MONO Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception EFFECT SRS Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for Custom audio stereo audio signals KV 27V42 27V66 only settings SURROUND Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs KV 27S42 27S46 27S66 only SIMULATED Add a surround like effect to mono programs KV 27V42 27V66 only 21 ...

Page 26: ...hour is displayed then press E 4 Press _ or _ until the current minute is displayed then press _3 ON OFF TIMER CURRENT TIME SET must be programmed before the Scheduled ON OFF TIMER menu is available viewing With the menu open 1 Press Zg 2 Press 4 or C until the desired day or range of days is displayed then press 39 3 Indicate the time that you want the TV to turn on by pressing _ or _ and the X3 ...

Page 27: ...the position 1 5 where you want to program a channel 3 Using the _ or buttons select the desired channel 4 Press 3D the TV will change to the channel entered VIDEO LABEL With the VIDEO LABEL window open Label connected 1 Press _ or 3 to access the input you want to label and equipment press 3D 2 Press _ or to choose a label and press 3D CAPTION CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue of a program VISI...

Page 28: ... e g satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed to it AUTO PROGRAM Run AUTO PROGRAM whenever setting up your TV It will cycle through all available channels and program any receivable channels CHANNEL SKIP ADD Use this feature after you run AUTO PROGRAM to skip unwanted channels or add new ones 1 Use the _ or _ buttons to access the desired channel 2 Press _3 to SKIP or ADD only one option will...

Page 29: ...ur TV s rating TV RATINGS The TV ratings are divided into two groupS age based and content based Age TVRATINGS _TV Y TV W FV TV G TV PG _ D_ L_ S_ V_ TV 14 D L S V rV MA _ L_ S_ V_ _ MENU Select_tegory Movel_l_ Setect CZ_ Exit_ Content Age Defined as 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 Mat...

Page 30: ... and under admitted X No one 17 and under admitted MOVIE RATINGS _G PG PC _13 R NC 17 X _MENtff Select rating UNRATED U S modelsonly You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated VIEW ALL Allows all unrated programs BLOCK TV Block all unrated TV programs BLOCK Block all unrated movies MOVIE BLOCK ALL Block all unrated programming CUSTOM RATINGS IV RATINGS MOVIE RATINGS J...

Page 31: ...French Rating Defined as C General 8 ans Not recommended for younger children 13 Not recommended for children ans under age 13 16 Not recommended for ages ana under 16 18 Thisprogram is restricted to ans adults FRENCHRATINGS kG 8 ans 13ans _ 16arts _ 18ans _ DMENU Selectrating Move _ Select_ Exit_ U S A RATINGS Canadian models only For programs from the United States Please see TV RATINGS on page ...

Page 32: ...er to change the RATING you will need to set PARENTAL LOCK to ON PARENTAL CONTROL I PAR ENTAL LOOK OFF RATING CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD _MENU Move_ Select _ Exit_ 1 Point the cursor to PARENTAL LOCK and press cD 2 Using the 4 or e buttons highlight ON and press G9 to activate Setting the RATING If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system you should use one of the following prese...

Page 33: ...adian models only CUSTOM Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section Using the CUSTOM menu You should be familiar with the rating systems before attempting to set CUSTOM ratings Refer to pages 25 26 Overview of the Ratings for a description of the available rating systems 1 In the RATING option use _ or _ to highlight CUSTOM and 2 3 press 2_ Using the _ or _ buttons select the desired ...

Page 34: ...d press cD 2 Follow the directions for Initial Access into Parental Control on pages 27 28 for information on changing your password Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ENTER _ Press O on the remote control then use the _ _ buttons to enter your password 30 ...

Page 35: ...roksonic 319 317 Magnavox 308 309 310 Canon 309 308 Marantz 314 336 337 Citizen 332 Marta 332 Craig 302 332 Memorex 309 335 Criterion 315 Minolta 305 304 Curtis Mathis 304 338 309 Mitsibishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Daewoo 341 312 309 Multitech 325 338 321 DBX 314 336 337 NEC 314 336 337 Dimensia 304 Olympic 309 308 Emerson 319 320 316 317 318 Optimus 327 341 Fisher 330 335 Funai 338 General Electric 3...

Page 36: ... 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 Zenith 331 Satellite reCeiver codes Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 225 226 Sony 801 p_set code for remote control Jerrold G I 201 202 203 204 205 General Electric 802 206 207 208 218 Oak 227 228 229 Hitachi 805 Panasonic 219 220 221 Hughes 804 Pioneer 214 215 Panasonic 803 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 RCA PROSCAN 802 808 Tocom 216 217 Toshiba 806 807 Zenith 212 ...

Page 37: ...the same time _u m Change between VCR and TV inputs O Operating a DVD Press To vn_w Power on the DVD __ _ Select chapters directly _ Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop II Pause _ _ Move the cursor in the menu uE_ Display the DVD menu CD Operating a Laser Disc Press To vr_w Power on the laser disc C c_ Search chapters forward or backward _ Play disc Stop I i Pause 33 ...

Page 38: ...r O Check the TV VIDEO settings when watching TV set to TV when watching video equipment set to VIDEO page 19 O Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote control O Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings pages 28 29 O Try another channel it could be station trouble O Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu page 19 O Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu page 19 O Check the antenna a...

Page 39: ...annels that are not presently in the memory page 24 Remote Q Batteries could be weak Replace them page 2 Control does UI Move the TV 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights not operate The IV needs Q Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth Never use strong to be cleaned solvents such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of the cabinet Lost password Q In the password screen enter the follow...

Page 40: ...een size 29 inch picture measured diagonally inputs outputs I video 1 audio KV 27S42 2 video 2 audio I S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Speaker output 5 W x 2 Power Consumption 140 W in use 150 W in use KV 27S66 2 W in standby Dimensions 660 4 x 598 x 505 5 mm W H D 26 x 23 s 16 x 20 in Mass 39 kg 86 lbs KV 27V42 27V86 Screen size Visible screen size 27 inch picture measured diagonally Actual screen size 29 in...

Page 41: ... two VCR s for Tape Editing 12 TV and Cable Box 5 TV and Digital Satellite Receiver 8 TV and Digital Satellite Receiver and VCR 9 TV Cable box and Cable 6 TV and VCR 4 TV VCR and Cable box 7 CURRENT TIME SET 22 D E F DAYLIGHT SAVING 22 ENGLISH RATINGS 27 H L M 0 P R FAVORITE CHANNEL 1 23 FRENCH RATINGS 27 HUE 19 LANGUAGE 23 Menus AUDIO _ 20 SET UP _ 23 TIMER Q_ 22 VIDEO L __ 19 MOVIE RATING 26 MTS...

Page 42: ...P _ menu 23 SHARPNESS 19 SIMULATED 21 SRS 21 Specifications 36 SURROUND 21 T TIMER menu 22 Troubleshooting 34 TV Features 1 TV RATING 25 O U S A RATINGS 27 UNRATED 26 V VIDEO _ 3 menu 19 VIDEO MODE 19 VIVID 19 STANDARD 19 MOVIE 19 VIDEO LABEL 23 38 ...

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