Sony KV-36FS17 User Manual Page 1

KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17© 2001 by Sony Corporation4-081-776-22Operating InstructionsTM

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega2Presenting the FD Trinitron WegaThe FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast,

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega3Package ContentsAlong with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. Th

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega4Button Descriptions The POWER button on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the rem

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega5qs FUNCTION buttons(WHITE)Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to operate. The indicator ligh

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega6The POWER button on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the remote control and the

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega7qa POWER buttons(GREEN)Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment.qs FUNCTION buttons(WHITE)Select the e

9Installing the TV OverviewThis chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.Note About the AC Power CordThe AC power cord is atta

Installing the TV10TV Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the u

Installing the TV11Back Panel DescriptionsConnection Description1AUX(KV-36FS17)Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does

Installing the TV12Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna)Connecting Directly to Cable or an AntennaThe connection you choose depends on the

Installing the TV13Cable and Antenna (KV-36FS17 only)If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set-up convenient.To re

Installing the TV141 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box’

Installing the TV15Cable Box onlyUse this hookup if:❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all signals, requiring a cable box

Installing the TV16Connecting a VCR and CableUse this hookup if you subscribe to a cable TV (CATV) system that does not require a cable box.1 Connect

Installing the TV17Connecting a VCR and Cable Box(KV-36FS17 only)Use this hookup if:❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of th

Installing the TV18To view cable box channels❑Turn on the VCR and set it to the channel the cable box uses (channel 3 or 4). Set the TV to VIDEO 1. Us

Installing the TV19To use PIP with the Cable Box❑Turn on the cable box and VCR. Use the remote control’s TV/VIDEO (yellow) button to set the PIP outpu

Installing the TV20Connecting Two VCRs for Tape EditingIf you connect two VCR’s together, so you can record from one to the other, you may want to mon

Installing the TV21Connecting a Satellite Receiver1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.2 Using an A/V c

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence

Installing the TV22Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.2 Con

Installing the TV23To change VCR video input❑See your VCR’s user’s guide for instructions.To watch satellite TV, or the VCR❑Use the TV/VIDEO on the re

Installing the TV24Connecting an Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to send the TV’s audio signals to your stereo system. The pro

Installing the TV25Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video ConnectorsThis is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video (

Installing the TV26Connecting a DVD Player with A/V ConnectorsUse this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. 1 Us

Installing the TV27Connecting a CamcorderFor easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, how

Installing the TV28Setting Up the TV AutomaticallyAfter you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Se

29Using the FeaturesOverviewThis chapter describes how to use special features of your TV.Topic PageUsing Favorite Channels 30Using Picture in Picture

Using the Features30Using Favorite ChannelsThe Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you specify.To

Using the Features31Using Picture in Picture (PIP)(KV-36FS17 only)Picture in Picture (PIP) allows you to watch two channels simultaneously — one in th

Important SafeguardsFor your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference.Carefully observe and co

Using the Features324 Now use the main CH+/- buttons of your remote control to change the channel in the main window. If this does not work, check “Tr

Using the Features33To change channels/programs in the PIP window❑Use the yellow PIP CH+/- button to scroll through the TV channels.❑ Use the yellow T

35Using the MenusOverviewOpening and choosing a menu:1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the desired menu icon.

Using the Menus36 Using the Video MenuTo select the Video Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Video icon and press .3 Use the ar

Using the Menus37Color TempWhite intensity adjustmentChoose from three color temperatures:Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.Neutral Sel

Using the Menus38 Using the Audio MenuTo select the Audio Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Audio icon and press .3 Use the ar

Using the Menus39Audio OutEasy control of volume adjustmentsThis option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to OFF. Variable The TV’s speak

Using the Menus40 Using the Channel MenuTo select the Channel Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Channel icon and press .3 Use

Using the Menus41Channel Skip/AddRemoves and adds viewable channels.1 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the channels until you find the channel

Power-Cord ProtectionDo not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or

Using the Menus42 Using the Parent MenuThe Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To

Using the Menus43US Models:Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models,

Using the Menus44Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US m

Using the Menus45 Using the Timer MenuTo select the Timer Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Timer icon and press .To set the C

Using the Menus46 Using the Setup MenuTo select the Setup Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Setup icon and press .3 Use the a

Using the Menus47Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the TV, so you can identify them when using the TV/VIDEO

Using the Menus48 Using the Basic MenuTo select the Basic Menu1 Press MENU.2 Use the arrow buttons to move to the Basic icon and press .3 Use the ar

49Other InformationOverviewThis chapter includes the following topics:Topic PageProgramming the Remote Control 50Operating Other Components with Your

Other Information50Programming the Remote ControlThe remote control is preset to operate Sony-brand video equipment.If you have video equipment other

Other Information51Manufacturer’s CodesVCRsLaserdisc PlayersDVD PlayersCable BoxesSatellite ReceiversManufacturer CodeSony 301Admiral (M. Ward)327Aiwa

Other Information52Operating Other Components with Your TV Remote ControlOperating a VCROperating a DVD Player To Do This ... PressTurn on/off VCR/DVD

Other Information53Operating a Cable BoxOperating a Satellite ReceiverOperating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)To Do This ... PressTurn on/off SAT/CABLE (gr

Other Information54TroubleshootingProblem Possible RemediesReset TV to factory settings❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the re

Other Information55If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please ca

Other Information56SpecificationsAll Models (General)Picture Tube FD Trinitron® tubeAntenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHFTelevision System NTSC

57Index16:9 (anamorphic or widescreen) 2, 47AActivating a PIP screen 31Adding channels to the channel list 41Adjusting the picture definition 37ANT bu

Index58HHookups 12-27hue, adjusting 36Iinputs, labeling 47JJump button 4, 6Llabelchannels 41video inputs 47Languages 47Locking programs 42MManufacture

Index59Ttape-to-tape editing 20tilt, correcting 47Time,set current 45set Daylight Saving 45Timer menu 35, 45Timer setting 45treble, adjusting 38troubl

ContentsIntroducing the FD Trinitron WegaOverview...1Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega...

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1Introducing the FD Trinitron WegaOverviewThis chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic fe