Sony Car Satellite TV System KV 27FS100 User Manual

Connecting Additional Equipment  
4-089-081-21  
Operating Instructions  
KV-27FS100  
KV-27FS200  
KV-32FS100  
KV-32FS200  
KV-36FS100  
KV-36FS200  
© 2002 by Sony Corporation  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV  
to rain or moisture.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use  
this polarized plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this manual  
could void your authority to operate this equipment.  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
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  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in  
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
Protecting the TV  
Note to the CATV Installer  
To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as  
close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
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 of programs  
broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for  
the use of the general public may require authorization from the  
broadcaster-cable company and/or program owner.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety  
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you  
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your  
dealer.  
If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and have  
it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of  
this manual and at the rear of your TV.  
CAUTION  
Trademarks and Copyrights  
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your  
TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a  
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of  
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be  
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching  
the same channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the  
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your  
warranty because they are the results of misuse.  
®
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 registered  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
 
User Guide  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and  
Attachments  
keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and  
Do not use attachments not recommended by  
comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the  
set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.  
the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Do not place any objects, especially heavy  
objects, on top of the set. The object may fall  
from the set, causing injury.  
WARNING  
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions  
should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.  
Cleaning  
Use  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly  
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior  
of the set.  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the  
type of power source indicated on the  
serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the  
type of electrical power supplied to your  
home, consult your dealer or local power  
company. For those sets designed to  
operate from battery power, refer to the  
operating instructions.  
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is  
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,  
unplug the TV and 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.  
Grounding or Polarization  
Installation  
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug  
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire  
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).  
Refer to the following instructions:  
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 result  
from trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady  
handling.  
Install the set on a stable, level surface.  
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug  
This plug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is a safety feature. If  
you are unable to insert the plug fully into  
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the  
plug still fails to fit, contact your  
electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated  
sets near water — for example,  
near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a  
wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
Alternate Warning  
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-  
type power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the  
outlet, contact your electrician to have a  
suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding plug.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an  
unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, table, or  
shelf. The set may fall,  
causing serious injury to  
a child or an adult, and  
serious damage to the set.  
Use only a cart or stand  
Overloading  
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 combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to  
move the set.  
Do not overload wall  
outlets, extension cords  
or convenience  
receptacles beyond their  
capacity, since this can  
result in fire or electric  
shock. Always turn the  
Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the  
set. The set may fall, causing serious injury.  
set off when it is not to be used. When the set is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet  
as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction  
that could create a fire hazard.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom  
are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots  
and openings must never be blocked or covered.  
Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy  
storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or  
cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the  
weather to improve.  
Never cover the slots and openings with  
a cloth or other materials.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through the cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the set.  
 
Connecting Additional Equipment  
Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or  
other similar surface.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.  
This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
Never place the set in a confined space,  
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet,  
unless proper ventilation is provided.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
Do not place the set near or over a  
radiator or heat register, or where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight.  
When the power cord or plug is  
damaged or frayed.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Do 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 abuse.  
If liquid has been spilled into  
the set or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
Grounding or Polarization  
This set may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This  
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
If the set has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
If the set has been subject to  
excessive shock by being  
dropped, or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
Antennas  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below.  
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or  
where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
If the set does not operate normally  
when following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are specified  
in the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive  
work by a qualified technician to restore the  
set to normal operation.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS  
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and  
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance — this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself since  
opening the cabinet may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA 70.  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician certifies in  
writing that he has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the  
same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in  
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
Safety Check  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches  
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could  
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified  
service technician to dispose of the set.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE  
 
User Guide  
 
Contents  
Introduction  
Introducing 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 ................................................................................................................. 3  
Connecting Your TV  
TV Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 5  
Basic Connections ............................................................................................................................. 7  
Cable Box Connections ..................................................................................................................... 8  
Connecting Additional Equipment .................................................................................................. 10  
Using Basic Functions  
Setting Up the TV Automatically.................................................................................................... 17  
Quick Start to the Menus................................................................................................................. 18  
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) ......................................................................................................... 20  
Setups that affect your ability to use PIP......................................................................................... 22  
Using the Menus  
How to access menus....................................................................................................................... 23  
Using the Video Menu..................................................................................................................... 24  
Using the Audio Menu..................................................................................................................... 25  
Using the Channel Setup Menu....................................................................................................... 27  
Using the Parent Menu .................................................................................................................... 29  
Using the Timer Menu..................................................................................................................... 35  
Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 36  
Using the Basic Menu...................................................................................................................... 37  
Other Information  
Programming the Remote Control................................................................................................... 39  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 42  
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 45  
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 47  
 
 
Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. 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.  
®
Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features  
Some of the features you will enjoy include:  
FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Technologically advanced tube delivers a picture with uncompromising  
accuracy and outstanding image detail.  
Y, PB, PR Inputs — A component video input connection for a superior picture quality  
(480i only).  
Surround — Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.  
Parental Control (V-Chip) — A tool to help parents monitor what their children watch on TV by  
establishing rating limits.  
Picture in Picture (PIP) — Allows you to view two programs simultaneously  
(KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200 only).  
Favorite Channels — Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button.  
Info Banner — A new, convenient feature that displays the name and the remaining time of the  
current program viewed, if available.  
Universal Remote Control — Program your remote control to operate your connected cable box,  
VCR, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player.  
Energy Star® — Meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.  
Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote  
control.  
Front A/V Inputs — A quick connection for video games, camcorders or stereo/mono equipment.  
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Operating Instructions  
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 and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.  
Batteries for the Remote Control  
Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration  
as a guide.  
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate  
properly, the batteries might be worn out.  
If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Front Panel Menu Controls  
TV/VIDEO – VOLUME + – CHANNEL +  
The front Audio/Video panel controls allows you to access the menu without the remote control.  
Press  
to display the on-screen menu.  
Use the  
and  
buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of your remote control.  
Use the  
button on the front Audio/Video panel to navigate through the menus, then select an  
item. The front panel controls also allows you to change your channels CH +/-, adjust the volume  
VOL +/-, and change video inputs.  
To navigate the menus with your remote control, see “Using the Menus” on page 23.  
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Introduction  
Using the Remote Control  
The remote control shown (RM-Y181) is for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.  
The remote control for the models KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100 (RM-Y180); do not have  
the yellow labeled PIP function buttons.  
Button  
Description  
MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press  
restore sound.  
to  
1
2
SYSTEM OFF  
TV/VCR  
Press to power off the equipment programmed into the  
remote control, see “Programming the Remote Control”  
on page 39.  
L
A
Press to switch 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 39.  
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M
N
B
C
ANT  
(antenna)  
Press to change from VHF/UHF input to the AUX input,  
press again to switch back (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200  
and KV-36FS200 only).  
4
5
D
E
F
O
P
Q
PICTURE MODE  
SLEEP  
Press repeatedly to step through the available video  
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie and Sports. Also  
available in the Video menu. See “Using the Video  
Menu” on page 24 for details.  
R
S
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes  
(15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on  
before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until  
Sleep Off appears. While Sleep feature is set, press once to  
view remaining time.  
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G
H
/
JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The  
TV alternates between the current channel and the last  
channel that was selected.  
T 7  
I
U
TV/SAT  
Press to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs  
when in SAT FUNCTION mode.  
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J
K
V
Press for a direct selection of Effect settings (Surround,  
Off), when the remote is in TV FUNCTION mode.  
See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 25 for details.  
RESET  
Press to return to factory settings while in an  
on-screen menu.  
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VOL (volume)  
CODE SET  
Press (+) or (-) to adjust the volume.  
q;  
qa  
Use to program your remote control to operate connected  
video equipment. See “Programming the Remote  
Control” on page 39.  
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Operating Instructions  
Button  
Description  
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 39.  
qs  
qd  
FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/  
CABLE) that you want to operate with the remote  
control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily  
when pushed to show which device the remote control is  
operating.  
PIP (Picture in  
Picture)  
Operates PIP feature. See “Using Picture in Picture  
(PIP)” on page 20.  
qf  
Operates your VCR. The VCR must be programmed into  
the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming  
the Remote Control” on page 39.  
VCR (operating)  
REC  
Press  
button and the  
button - above left - at the  
same time to record any programs with your VCR (the  
remote control must be programmed in order to use  
REC).  
m
Rewind.  
M
Fast-forward.  
N
Play.  
x
Stop.  
Pause. Press again to resume normal playback.  
X
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
Press to cycle through available video inputs.  
qg  
qh  
Press once to display the current time and program status  
(such as channel number, channel label (if set), video  
input, and video label). Press again to turn display off.  
MTS/SAP  
Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound  
(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio  
Programming), and Mono.  
qj  
qk  
and  
Press to change channels directly. The channel changes  
after 2 seconds.  
0
9
ENTER  
GUIDE  
Press to display the program guide of your satellite  
antenna.  
ql  
w;  
Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the  
on-screen menus. Press the center button to select or  
access an option.  
MENU  
Press to display the on-screen menu. Press again to exit  
the menu at any time.  
wa  
ws  
CH (channel)  
Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through the  
channels, press and hold down the CH+ or CH- button.  
For information on Picture in Picture (PIP) operation buttons, see page 21.  
If you lose your remote control, see page 44.  
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Connecting Your TV  
Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in  
addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting.  
The TV rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200. The  
KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100 and KV-36FS100; do not have the AUX input and TO CONVERTER output jack.  
TV Rear Panel  
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
Jack  
Description  
1AUX  
This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable  
provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local  
and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control.  
Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP.  
2TO CONVERTER  
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 quality when you need to switch between scrambled and  
unscrambled cable channels.  
3 VHF/UHF  
This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.  
4 S VIDEO  
This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other  
video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture  
quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO  
does not provide sound; you still must connect the audio cables.  
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Connecting Your TV  
Jack  
Description  
5 AUDIO L(MONO), R/ This input connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your VCR  
VIDEO  
or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is  
located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack.  
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Y, PB, PR/ L(MONO), R This input connects to the component video Y, PB, PR, and AUDIO  
L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i  
only).  
7 AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
Connects to the AUDIO L(MONO), R input jacks on your audio  
equipment. You can listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo  
system.  
L(MONO), R  
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Operating Instructions  
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:  
(not supplied)  
If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the  
antenna for best reception.  
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Connecting Your TV  
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 PIP. If some of your channels are scrambled, consider  
using the Cable Box and Cable connection.  
Cable Box and TV  
Cable Box  
1
Rear of TV  
From Cable/  
Antenna  
2
1
2
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service 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 jack  
on your TV.  
If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the  
Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 27).  
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Operating Instructions  
Cable Box and Cable  
Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but  
not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to:  
change channels through your cable box 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 channels  
coming directly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot  
be viewed in PIP. For more information on the PIP feature, see page 20.  
Cable Box  
Rear of TV  
3
coaxial Cable  
2
75-ohm coaxial Cable  
1
CATV Cable (unscrambled channels)  
1
2
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.  
Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the IN jack on your cable box to the TO  
CONVERTER jack on your TV.  
3
Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the AUX jack on  
your TV.  
Press the ANT button on the remote control to switch between the cable box and direct cable inputs.  
Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see page 40).  
To use the cable box to change your channels, set your TV to channel 3 or 4. Use the Channel Fix  
feature to ensure that you don’t accidentally switch channels using your TV (see page 27).  
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Connecting Your TV  
Connecting Additional Equipment  
Connecting a TV and VCR  
Rear of TV  
1
3
4
2
VCR  
1
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
From  
cable/antenna  
Optional connection  
To watch video programs from your 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 on your VCR.  
2
Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on  
the TV.  
Optional connection  
If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video  
cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
You can use the  
button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.  
For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide  
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.  
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Operating Instructions  
Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box  
Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (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 channels  
coming directly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot  
be viewed in PIP. For more information on the PIP feature, see page 20.  
Rear of TV  
1
3
4
VCR  
3
2b  
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
1 Splitter  
Optional connection  
Cable  
2a  
Cable Box  
1
2
Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection.  
Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter to:  
a) the IN jack on your cable box, and  
b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV.  
3
Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on  
your VCR.  
If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the  
Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 27).  
You can use the  
button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.  
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Connecting Your TV  
Optional connection  
If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video  
cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide  
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.  
Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver  
Rear of TV  
From  
cable/  
1
3
4
antenna  
2
Satellite Receiver  
1
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
3
1
2
3
Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver.  
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV.  
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
You can use the  
button to switch between the VHF/UHF and VIDEO inputs.  
For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide  
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.  
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Operating Instructions  
Connecting a TV, Satellite Receiver, and VCR  
Rear of TV  
4
From  
cable/  
antenna  
1
3
4
1
2
VCR  
Satellite Receiver  
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
3
5
1
2
3
Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver.  
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR.  
Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on  
your TV.  
4
5
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR.  
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
To view from the satellite receiver or VCR, select the video input to which your satellite receiver or  
VCR is connected by pressing on the remote control.  
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Connecting Your TV  
Connecting a DVD Player  
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
Rear of TV  
Rear of DVD Player  
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
Video (yellow)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide  
sound; you still must connect the audio cables.  
Optional connection  
If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y, PB, PR), you can improve the picture  
quality by using component video cables (480i only).  
Rear of TV  
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
Rear of DVD Player  
Y (green)  
PB (blue)  
PR (red)  
Audio L (white)  
Audio R (red)  
2
1
1
2
Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the Y, PB, PR OUT on your DVD player to Y,  
PB, PR IN on your TV.  
Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.  
The Y, PB, PR outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB, and CR or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so,  
connect the cables to like colors.  
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Operating Instructions  
Connecting a Camcorder  
Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.  
Front A/V Panel  
Audio R (red)  
Audio L (white)  
Video (yellow)  
A/V output  
Connecting an Audio 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  
1
3
4
AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
Line  
input  
Set your stereo to the selected line input. See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 25 for additional  
audio setup instructions.  
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Using Basic Functions  
Setting Up the TV Automatically  
After you have finished connecting your TV, you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels.  
When Auto Programming, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program  
receivable channels.  
1
Press  
to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.  
Initial Setup  
[CH+]  
[CH]  
Auto Program:  
Exit:  
First please connect  
cable/antenna  
2
Press  
on the remote control or on 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 again  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press  
.
Press g to highlight Channel Setup Menu.  
Press f to highlight Cable. Press  
to select.  
Press F or f to select On or Off according to how you connected your TV. Press  
.
Press f to highlight Auto Program. Press  
to search for channels.  
to exit.  
After performing Auto Program, press  
To reset the TV to factory settings  
1
2
3
Turn the TV on.  
Hold down  
on the remote control.  
Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel. (The TV will turn itself off,  
then back on.)  
4
Release  
.
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Operating Instructions  
Quick Start to the Menus  
The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the  
menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 23.  
Menu  
Allows you to  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Mode : Vivid  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Hue  
Sharpness  
Color Temp.: Cool  
VM : High  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Make adjustments to your picture settings.  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Treble  
Bass  
Balance  
Effect: Off  
MTS: Stereo  
Speaker: On  
Audio Out: Variable  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Change your audio settings.  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Favorite Channels  
Cable : On  
Channel Fix: Off  
Auto Program  
Channel Skip/Add  
Channel Label  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Customize your channel settings.  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Password:  
Set rating limits on your TV based on program  
rating or content.  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
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Using Basic Functions  
Menu  
Allows you to  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Timer 1 : Off  
Timer 2 : Off  
Current Time  
:
AM  
Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled  
viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2.  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Caption Vision: Off  
Video Label  
Tilt Correction: 0  
Language: English  
16:9 Enhanced: Off  
Demo  
Select closed captioning options, label video  
inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your  
picture resolution for your DVD (16:9  
Enhanced), select menu language, or run a demo  
of the menus.  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Press  
to enter  
Basic Menu  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Basic Menu  
Adjust  
Picture  
Caption Vision: Off  
Effect: Off  
Advanced Menu  
Picture white level  
Move:  
Set the menus to display a simplified menu of  
most commonly-used menu settings.  
End:  
Select:  
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Operating Instructions  
Using Picture in Picture (PIP)  
The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full  
size “main” picture and one in a small “window” picture.  
The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.  
Displaying Picture in Picture  
Indicates which  
picture is currently  
receiving sound  
Channel number of  
6
9
the main picture  
Main  
picture  
2
Channel number  
of the window  
picture  
Window  
picture  
To use PIP  
1
Press the TV button in the FUNCTION bar to control PIP with the yellow-labeled buttons. Tune  
your TV to a channel, which you know is currently airing programming.  
2
3
Press the  
button to display the window picture.  
Use the PIP (yellow) CH +/- buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture.  
To check your PIP  
1
2
3
Press the TV button in the FUNCTION bar to control PIP with the yellow-labeled buttons. Tune  
your TV to a channel, which you know is currently airing programming.  
Press the  
to turn PIP on. Press  
, the channel from the main window should now appear in  
the window picture.  
Select the same channel in the main picture (use the CH +/- buttons on the bottom of your remote  
control). You should now have the same program playing in both windows.  
4
5
Use the PIP (yellow) CH +/- buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture.  
Press the  
PIP (yellow) button to switch the PIP window to other video inputs for other  
equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of your TV. You should see a different  
picture in your PIP window for each piece of connected video equipment. Make sure the connected  
equipment is 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, refer to  
the troubleshooting section beginning on page 42.  
If you’re having problems with PIP, refer to “Setups that affect your ability to use PIP” (page 22) or  
see Troubleshooting section (page 42) for possible solutions.  
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Using Basic Functions  
PIP Functions buttons  
Yellow labeled  
PIP button  
Description  
Press to turn the PIP feature on and off. Press repeatedly to change the  
window size (1/9, 1/16, Off).  
Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to  
the TV (in the PIP window picture).  
Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window  
picture. The sound symbol appears for three seconds, indicating whether  
you are hearing the sound from the main or PIP window picture.  
Press to change the channel in the PIP window picture. To change the  
channel in the main 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 the main picture with the PIP window picture. Press again to  
switch back.  
For more information about your remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 3.  
To change channels/programs in the PIP window  
Use the yellow PIP CH +/- button to scroll through TV channels.  
Use the yellow TV/VIDEO button to cycle through your other video equipment connected to the  
TV, such as your VCR, DVD player, or satellite receiver.  
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Operating Instructions  
Setups that affect your ability to use PIP  
The PIP feature is only for the models KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200 and KV-36FS200.  
Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window.  
If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work. The cable box  
only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the window picture will be the same as the main picture.  
You can use PIP to see pictures from different sources on your TV. For example, you can have a  
regular (CATV) channel and the output from a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver on screen at the  
same time using PIP. To do this:  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the VHF/UHF input on the back of the TV.  
Connect the peripheral (VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver) to any of the VIDEO IN inputs  
on the back of the TV.  
3
4
Tune to one image in the main picture.  
Tune to a second image in the PIP window.  
You can then SWAP the images on the TV screen.  
You cannot use a signal from the AUX input with PIP.  
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Using the Menus  
This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV.  
How to access menus  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press  
to display the on-screen menu.  
Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press  
Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the features.  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
to select it.  
See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.  
Press  
to exit the menu.  
Press  
once to display the on-screen menu, and press again to return to normal viewing. If no  
buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds.  
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Operating Instructions  
Using the Video  
Menu  
To access the Video menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display To Select  
Mode: Vivid  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Vivid  
Standard  
Movie  
Sports  
Hue  
Sharpness  
Color Temp. : Cool  
VM: High  
Custom settings  
Press f to highlight an option then press  
.
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Mode  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
Customized  
picture viewing  
to select it.  
Vivid:  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard: Select for a standard picture.  
Movie:  
Sports:  
Select for a finely detailed picture.  
Select for a bright picture.  
Press  
button on the remote control for direct access to the Picture Modes (Vivid, Standard,  
Movie, Sports).  
Picture  
Controls  
Picture:  
Brightness:  
Color:  
Press G to decrease the contrast. Press g to increase contrast.  
Press G to darken the picture. Press g to brighten the picture.  
Press G to decrease color saturation. Press g to increase color  
saturation.  
Hue:  
Press G to increase the red tones. Press g to increase the green  
tones.  
Sharpness:  
Press G to soften the picture. Press g to sharpen the picture.  
Color Temp.  
White tint  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
adjustment  
Cool:  
Neutral:  
Warm:  
Gives white colors a blue tint.  
Gives white colors a neutral tint.  
Gives white colors a red tint.  
VM  
Velocity  
Modulation  
Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp, clean edge. Use the  
or buttons to select from one of the following options: High Low  
then press  
F
f
,
,
Off,  
.
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Using the Menus  
Using the Audio  
Menu  
To access the Audio menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Adjust  
Treble  
Bass  
Balance  
Effect: Off  
MTS: Stereo  
Speaker: On  
Audio Out: Variable  
High frequency sound  
Press f to highlight an option then press  
.
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Treble  
Bass  
Press G to decrease the higher pitched sound. Press g to increase the higher  
pitched sound.  
Press G to decrease the lower pitched sound. Press g to increase the lower pitched  
sound.  
Balance  
Effect  
Press G to emphasize the left speaker. Press g to emphasize the right speaker.  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
Surround:  
Off:  
Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
Press  
for direct selection of Effect settings (Surround, Off).  
MTS  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
Multi-Channel  
TV Sound  
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.  
Press  
button on the remote control for direct access to the MTS settings (Stereo, Auto SAP,  
Mono).  
Speaker  
Custom  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
selection of  
audio output  
source  
On:  
Off:  
Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a  
separate stereo system.  
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only  
through external audio system speakers.  
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Operating Instructions  
Audio Out  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
Use to control  
the TVs volume  
through a stereo  
to select it.  
Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV.  
Fixed:  
Adjust the volume through a connected stereo.  
Audio Out settings can only be set when Speaker is set to Off.  
If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output  
sound, change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Channel Setup  
Menu  
To access the Channel Setup menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Program  
Favorite Channels  
Cable : On  
Channel Fix: Off  
Auto Program  
Channel Skip/Add  
Channel Label  
Program favorite  
channels  
Press f to highlight an option then press  
.
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
Favorite  
1
2
3
4
Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-8) where you want to set a  
favorite channel, then press  
Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite  
.
Channels  
Quick access  
to favorite  
channels  
channels.  
Press  
to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the  
selected channel.  
Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press  
to exit.  
To use Favorite Channels: Exit all menus and press  
desired channel number and press  
. Press F or f to move the cursor to the  
.
Cable  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
On:  
Off:  
Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable.  
Select if you are using a TV antenna.  
After changing your cable settings, you will need to perform Auto Program.  
Channel Fix  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
Off:  
2-6:  
Channel Fix is not set.  
Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable  
box or VCR. Select the appropriate channel (usually 3 or 4) and use  
the cable box’s or VCR’s remote control for channel selection.  
AUX 2-6: Use this setting instead of the 2-6 if you want to change channels  
using a cable box, VCR or satellite receiver and you’ve connected it  
to the AUX input (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200 only).  
Video 1:  
Select from available video inputs when you have connected video  
equipment (e.g. satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it.  
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Operating Instructions  
Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV.  
Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.  
Channel  
Skip/Add  
Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add  
new ones.  
1
Use the F or f buttons to select the position of the desired channel, then  
press  
.
2
3
Use the F or f buttons to select Skip or Add, then press  
.
Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press  
to exit.  
Pressing CH + or CH - will skip over channels that have been skipped. You can still use the  
--9 buttons to directly tune to skipped channels.  
Channel  
Label  
1
Press  
number.  
, then use the F or f buttons until you reach the desired channel  
Label up to 40  
channels with  
their call letters  
2
3
Press  
to activate the channel.  
Press f to highlight “Label”, then press  
. Use the F or f buttons to  
display the first call letter or number of the caption. Press  
to select.  
Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters.  
4
5
When finished, press  
to activate.  
Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press  
to exit.  
You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Skip/Add, and Channel Label when Channel Fix is set.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Parent  
Menu  
To access the Parent menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Password:  
Use 0-9 buttons to enter  
new password  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television.  
To use the Parent Menu  
In Parent menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parent menu.  
0
9
1
2
Use the  
buttons to enter a 4-digit password.  
Confirm your password by entering it again.  
Keep this manual in a safe place. You need your password for any future access to the Parental  
Control menu. If you forget your password, see page 44.  
Once your password is set correctly, the Parent menu appears.  
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Operating Instructions  
Parental Control  
Setting the Rating  
You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
Parental Lock: Off  
Change Password  
Country: U.S.A.  
Off  
Child  
Youth  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Press  
Move:  
to change settings  
End:  
Select:  
1
Press f to highlight Parental Lock, press  
.
If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories  
to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.  
2
Use the F or f to select the desired rating and press  
.
Rating  
Child  
TV will allow a maximum rating of  
TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S.), G, C (Canada)  
TV-PG, PG (U.S.), 8 ans + (Canada)  
TV-14, PG-13 (U.S.), 14+ (Canada)  
Youth  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Off  
Select to set more restrictive ratings (see next section)  
No rating limit  
Changing your Password  
1
2
Use the F or f buttons to select Change Password and press  
.
Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parent Menu” on page 29.  
Select a Country  
Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 32-33) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see  
page 34). If you select a Country (U.S.A. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rating you select will  
not be activated.  
1
2
Press f to highlight Country, press  
.
Use the F or f to select the desired country and press  
.
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Using the Menus  
Information for Parents  
To view a program that exceeds the TV rating  
0
9
Press  
, then use the  
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 have selected.  
Using the 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 32 for U.S. models and page 34 for Canadian models for more information.  
Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.  
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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 34.)  
Movie Rating  
This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.  
Rating  
G
Defined as  
Custom Rating  
Movie Rating  
TV Rating  
- G  
General audience  
- PG  
- PG-13  
- R  
- NC-17  
- X  
Unrated: Allow  
PG  
Parental Guidance suggested  
Parents strongly cautioned  
Restricted  
PG-13  
R
Press  
rating  
to set Movie  
NC-17  
X
No one 17 and under admitted  
Adult audience only  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
TV Rating  
The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.  
Rating  
Content  
-
-
-
-
-
-
TV-Y:  
TV-Y7:  
TV-G:  
TV-PG:  
TV-14:  
TV-MA:  
FV: -  
D: - L: - S: - V: -  
D: - L: - S: - V: -  
L: - S: - V: -  
Age  
Content  
Press  
Move:  
to block rating  
End:  
Select:  
Age  
Defined as  
Content  
Defined as  
TV-Y  
All children  
FV  
D
L
Fantasy Violence  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Directed to older children  
General audience  
Suggestive dialogue  
Strong language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Parental Guidance suggested  
Parents strongly cautioned  
Mature Audience only  
S
V
The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a  
program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V  
(Violence) rating may contain intense violence.  
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Using the Menus  
Unrated  
You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.  
Custom Rating  
Allow  
Block  
Allows all unrated programs  
Blocks all unrated programs  
Movie Rating  
TV Rating  
Unrated: Allow  
Allow  
Block  
Block or allow unrated  
programs  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
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.  
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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 English.  
Custom Rating  
Defined as  
Rating  
C
- C  
- C8+  
- G  
- PG  
- 14+  
- 18+  
English Rating  
French Rating  
U.S.A. Rating  
Children  
C8+  
G
Children 8 years and older  
General programming  
Parental Guidance  
Viewers 14 and older  
Adult programming  
PG  
Press  
rating  
to set English  
14+  
18+  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
French Rating  
These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.  
Rating  
G
Defined as  
Custom Rating  
English Rating  
French Rating  
U.S.A. Rating  
General  
- G  
- 8 ans+  
- 13 ans+  
- 16 ans+  
- 18 ans+  
8 ans+  
Not recommended for younger  
children  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for children  
under age 13  
Press  
rating  
to set French  
Not recommended for ages  
under 16  
Move:  
Select:  
End:  
This program is restricted to  
adults  
U.S.A. Rating  
For programs from the United States, please see “TV Rating”on page 32.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Timer  
Menu  
To access the Timer menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Timer 1 : Off  
Timer 2 : Off  
Current Time  
Program  
Program the time  
Move:  
:
AM  
End:  
Select:  
Current Time  
Set your TV to the current day and time. Press  
to open Current Time menu:  
1
Use the  
F
or  
f
buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press  
.
2
Press  
to exit the menu.  
You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.  
Timer 1 and  
Timer 2  
Scheduled  
viewing  
Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, duration and  
channel. The timers duration is maximum of 6 hours. When the channel is fixed,  
it is not necessary to set the channel.  
1
2
Use the F or f buttons to select Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press  
Use the F or f buttons to enter the desired day, start time, duration, and  
channel, then press . The timer status should be On when the Timer  
.
has been set, and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be  
turned 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, Current Time, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.  
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Operating Instructions  
Using the Setup  
Menu  
To access the Setup menu, refer to the following steps:  
Video  
Audio Channel Parent Timer  
Setup  
Basic  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Caption Vision: Off  
Video Label  
Tilt Correction: 0  
Language: English  
16:9 Enhanced: Off  
Demo  
Off  
CC1  
CC2  
CC3  
CC4  
Text1  
Text2  
Text3  
Text4  
Info  
Select caption type  
Move:  
Press f to highlight an option then press  
.
End:  
Select:  
Caption  
Vision  
Closed-  
Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are  
broadcast with closed captioning).  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options, then press  
to select it.  
Captioning  
Off:  
Caption Vision is not activated.  
Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program.  
CC1, 2, 3, 4:  
Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.  
Info:  
Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time,  
if available.  
Video Label Allows you to identify the audio/video components connected to the TV: VCR,  
Label  
DVD, etc. When you press TV/VIDEO to switch inputs, the Video Label will  
connected  
equipment  
display on-screen.  
1
2
3
Press F or f buttons to access the input you want to label and press  
Press F or f buttons to choose a label and press  
Press G to return to Setup menu or press to exit.  
.
.
If you select “Skip”, your TV skips this connection when you press the TV/VIDEO button.  
Tilt  
Use the F or f buttons to correct any tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press  
Correction  
to activate.  
Language  
Display all menus in the language of your choice.  
Use the F or f buttons to select from one of the following options: English,  
Español (Spanish) and Français (French). Then 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  
Press  
to run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.  
You can press any key to exit Demo mode.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Basic  
Menu  
To access the Basic menu, refer to the following steps:  
Basic Menu  
To Display  
To Highlight  
To Select  
Adjust  
Picture  
Caption Vision: Off  
Effect: Off  
Advanced Menu  
Picture white level  
Move:  
Press f to highlight an option then press  
.
End:  
Select:  
Picture  
Press G to decrease picture contrast.  
Picture contrast Use the g to increase picture contrast.  
Caption  
Vision  
In the Basic menu, Caption Vision options are Off and the last captioning option  
selected (CC1-4, Text1-4, or Info).  
Closed-  
Captioning  
Effect  
Use the F or f buttons to select one of the following options, then press  
to  
select it.  
Surround:  
Off:  
Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
Advanced  
Menu  
Press  
to return to the advanced menus.  
If you use the  
button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu appears when you press  
again. To access the other menus, press f to highlight Advanced Menu, then press  
.
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Other Information  
Programming the Remote Control  
You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment.  
1
2
3
4
Press  
.
Press  
or  
9
(FUNCTION).  
0
Use the  
Press  
buttons to key in the code number from the following chart.  
.
VCR codes  
Sony  
301, 302, 303  
JCPenney  
309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336,  
337  
Admiral (M.Ward)  
Aiwa  
327  
JVC  
314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347  
314, 336, 332, 337  
332, 305, 330, 335, 338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
338, 344  
Kenwood  
LXI (Sears)  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Audio Dynamic  
Broksonic  
Canon  
314, 337  
319, 317  
309, 308  
Citizen  
332  
Craig  
302, 332  
Memorex  
Minolta  
309, 335  
Criterion  
Curtis Mathis  
Daewoo  
315  
305, 304  
304, 338, 309  
341, 312, 309  
314, 336, 337  
304  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
Multitech  
NEC  
323, 324, 325, 326  
325, 338, 321  
314, 336, 337  
309, 308  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Fisher  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341  
330, 335  
327  
308, 309, 306, 307  
305, 304  
Funai  
338  
General Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
329, 304, 309  
322, 339, 340  
332  
Philco  
308, 309  
Philips  
308, 309, 310  
308  
Pioneer  
Hitachi  
306, 304, 305, 338  
309, 308  
Quasar  
308, 309, 306  
Instant Replay  
RCA/PROSCAN  
304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312,  
313, 310, 329  
Realistic  
Samsung  
Sansui  
309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
338  
322, 313, 321  
314  
332  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 338, 337  
Sanyo  
330, 335  
Teac  
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Operating Instructions  
VCR codes  
Scott  
312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324,  
Technics  
309, 308  
325, 326  
327, 328  
315  
Sharp  
Toshiba  
Wards  
312, 311  
Shintom  
327, 328, 335, 331, 332  
314, 330, 336, 337  
Signature 2000  
(M.Ward)  
338, 327  
Yamaha  
SV2000  
Sylvania  
338  
Zenith  
331  
308, 309, 338, 310  
Cable box codes  
Sony  
Satellite receiver codes  
230  
Sony  
801  
802  
805  
Hamlin/Regal  
Jerrold/G. I.  
222, 223, 224, 225, 226  
General Electric  
Hitachi  
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206,  
207, 208, 218  
Oak  
227, 228, 229  
219, 220, 221  
214, 215  
Hughes  
804  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Panasonic  
RCA/PROSCAN  
Toshiba  
803  
802, 808  
806, 807  
Scientific Atlanta  
Tocom  
209, 210, 211  
216, 217  
Zenith  
212, 213  
Laser Disc Player codes  
DVD Player codes  
Sony  
Sony  
701  
751  
756  
761  
762  
759  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
704, 710  
702  
JVC  
Mitsubishi  
Onkyo  
Oritron  
DBS codes  
DIRECTV  
809  
810  
Panasonic  
753  
757  
Echostar/Dish Network  
Philips/  
Magnavox  
Pioneer  
752  
755  
758  
754  
760  
RCA  
Samsung/Hitachi  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct  
code for your equipment.  
Whenever you remove the batteries, the code numbers may revert to the factory setting  
and must be reset.  
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Other Information  
In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied  
remote control. In this case, use the equipments supplied remote control.  
Operating a VCR  
Press  
To  
Power on the VCR  
Select channels directly  
Change channels  
0
9
Play video tape  
Stop  
or  
and  
Search forward or backward  
Pause  
Record  
Change between VCR and TV inputs  
Operating a DVD  
Press  
To  
Power on the DVD  
Select chapters directly  
0
9
Search chapters forward or backward  
Play DVD  
Stop  
Pause  
Move the cursor in the menu  
F, f, G, g  
Display the DVD menu  
Operating a Laser Disc  
Press  
To  
Power on the laser disc  
Search chapters forward or backward  
Play disc  
Stop  
Pause  
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Operating Instructions  
Troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, contact  
your nearest Sony Dealer.  
Problem  
Possible Solutions  
Reset the TV to  
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  
itself off, then back on again.) Release the RESET button.  
No picture, no  
sound  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few  
minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV. If  
the problem continues, call your local service center.  
Check the TV/VIDEO setting: when watching TV, set to TV; when  
watching video equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3 or 4 (page 4).  
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote  
control (page 2).  
Try another channel to rule out station trouble.  
Poor or no picture,  
good sound  
Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 24).  
Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 24).  
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 7).  
Good picture, no  
sound  
Press  
so that Muting disappears from the screen (page 3).  
Check your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS  
feature (page 25).  
Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (page 25).  
Press  
to adjust your TV’s volume, it’s probably very low.  
No color  
Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 24).  
Only snow appears  
on the screen  
Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu (page 27).  
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 7).  
Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.  
Dotted lines or  
stripes  
Adjust the antenna.  
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some electronic  
equipment creates electrical noise, which can interfere with TV  
reception.  
Double images or  
ghosts  
Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.  
Cannot receive  
higher number  
channels (UHF)  
when using an  
antenna  
Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup menu (page 27).  
Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the  
memory (page 17).  
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Other Information  
Problem  
Possible Solutions  
Cable stations  
don’t seem to work  
Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu (page 27).  
Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the  
memory (page 17).  
Remote control  
does not operate  
Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.  
Check the orientation of the batteries.  
Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).  
Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights.  
Cannot change  
channels with the  
remote control  
Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the  
channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.  
If you are using another device to control channels, be sure that you have  
pressed the FUNCTION button for that device. For example, if you are  
using your VCR to control channels, be sure to press the VCR/DVD  
FUNCTION buttons (page 4).  
Cannot access  
other menus when  
using the Basic  
menu  
If you use the  
appears when you press  
Advanced Menu option (page 37).  
button to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu  
again. To access the other menus, select the  
The remote control  
doesn’t work in PIP  
mode  
Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed  
the VCR/DVD FUNCTION button, which changes the PIP buttons to  
VCR mode (page 20).  
There is no window  
picture or it is just  
static  
Be sure your PIP window picture is set to a video source/channel that has  
a program airing.  
You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try  
cycling through your video inputs using the yellow PIP TV/VIDEO  
button with the red dot (page 21).  
I get the same  
program in the  
window picture as  
in the main picture  
Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the  
main picture or the window picture (page 20).  
Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable box.  
The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot  
use the PIP feature. If possible, run a direct cable to the VHF/UHF jack  
on your TV. This will only work if your cable system provides an  
unscrambled signal (page 9).  
I cannot get  
anything but TV  
Be sure that you did not set the video label in the Setup menu (page 36)  
to skip your video inputs. If a video input has been set to “Skip”, it will  
be skipped when pressing the TV/Video buttons for either the main or  
PIP pictures.  
The TV needs to be  
cleaned  
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as  
thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.  
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Operating Instructions  
Problem  
Possible Solutions  
Lost password for  
Parental Control  
In the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. After  
using the master password, you must create a new password. The master  
password cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels.  
You lost your  
remote control  
You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, change  
channels, adjust the volume or change video inputs (page 2). Contact  
your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement, please call our Sony  
Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents  
only).  
There is a black  
box on the screen  
You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 36) and no text  
is available. To turn off this feature, select Off in the Caption Vision  
option. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1-4  
instead of Text1-4.  
TV doesn’t turn on  
after disconnecting  
the TV and timer  
LED flashes  
Press the POWER button on your remote control or in the TV front  
panel, one more time.  
If, after reading these Operating Instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call  
our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669)  
(Canadian residents only).  
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Other Information  
Specifications  
For all models (except as noted)  
Television system  
Channel coverage  
Antenna  
American TV standard/NTSC  
VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125  
75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF  
FD Trinitron® tube  
Picture tube  
Power requirements  
Supplied Accessories  
120V, 60 Hz  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Remote Control RM-Y180 (1) (KV-27FS100, KV-32FS100, KV-36FS100)  
Remote Control RM-Y181 (1) (KV-27FS200, KV-32FS200, KV-36FS200)  
Connecting cables VMC-810S/820S, VMC-720M,  
YC-YC-15V/30V, RK74A  
Optional Accessories  
EAC-66U/V mixer  
TV Stand: SU-27FS1 for KV-27FS100 and KV-27FS200  
SU-32FS1 for KV-32FS100 and KV-32FS200  
SU-36FS1 for KV-36FS100 and KV-36FS200  
KV-27FS100, KV-27FS200  
Screen size  
Visible screen size: 679 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally  
Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally  
Inputs  
1 video, 1 audio (front)  
2 video, 2 audio (rear)  
1 S VIDEO  
Inputs/outputs  
Outputs  
1 AUDIO OUT  
1 RF (KV-27FS100)  
2 RF (KV-27FS200)  
1 Y, PB,PR, 1 audio  
Speaker output  
10 W x 2  
Power Consumption  
180 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-27FS100)  
185 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-27FS200)  
1
1
5
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
768 x 589 x 497 mm (30 / x 23 / x 19 / inches)  
4
4
8
Mass  
49.5 kg (109 lbs. 2 oz.)  
KV-32FS100, KV-32FS200  
Screen size  
Visible screen size: 803 mm (32 inches) measured diagonally  
Actual screen size: 863.6 mm (34 inches) measured diagonally  
Inputs/outputs  
Inputs  
1 video, 1 audio (front)  
2 video, 2 audio (rear)  
1 S VIDEO  
Outputs  
1 AUDIO OUT  
1 RF (KV-32FS100)  
2 RF (KV-32FS200)  
1 Y, PB,PR, 1 audio  
Speaker output  
10 W x 2  
Power Consumption  
190 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-32FS100)  
195 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-32FS200)  
3
3
5
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
Mass  
898 x 696 x 576 mm (35 / x 27 / x 22 / inches)  
8
8
8
75 kg (165 lbs. 6 oz.)  
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Operating Instructions  
KV-36FS100, KV36FS200  
Screen size  
Visible screen size: 911 mm (36 inches) measured diagonally  
Actual screen size: 965.2 mm (38 inches) measured diagonally  
Inputs/outputs  
Inputs  
1 video, 1 audio (front)  
2 video, 2 audio (rear)  
1 S VIDEO  
Outputs  
1 AUDIO OUT  
1 RF (KV-36FS100)  
2 RF (KV-36FS200)  
1 Y, PB,PR, 1 audio  
Speaker output  
10 W x 2  
Power Consumption  
190 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-36FS100)  
195 W in use 1 W in stand by (KV-36FS200)  
3
1
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
Mass  
985 x 774 x 633 mm (38 / x 30 / x 25 inches)  
4
2
98.4 kg (216 lbs. 8 oz.)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
16:9 Enhanced 36  
L
Language 36  
A
Audio Out 26  
Auto Program 17, 28  
Auto SAP 25  
M
Menus  
Audio 25  
Basic 37  
Channel Setup 27  
B
Balance 25  
Parent 29  
Setup 36  
Timer 35  
Video 24  
Bass 25  
Batteries  
Inserting in remote 2  
Brightness 24  
Mode  
C
Movie 24  
Sports 24  
Standard 24  
Vivid 24  
Cable 27  
Caption Vision 36  
Channel Fix 27  
Channel Label 28  
Channel Skip/Add 28  
Color 24  
Color Temperature 24  
Connections  
MTS  
Auto SAP 25  
Mono 25  
Stereo 25  
P
R
Cable and antenna 7  
Cable Box and Cable 9  
Connecting a Camcorder 15  
Connecting a DVD Player 14  
Connecting an Audio System 15  
TV and Cable Box 8  
TV and Satellite Receiver 12  
TV and VCR 10  
Parental Control 30  
Picture 24, 37  
Picture in Picture (PIP) 20  
Ratings  
English Rating 34  
French Rating 34  
Movie Rating 32  
TV Rating 32  
U.S.A. Rating 34  
Unrated 33  
TV, Satellite Receiver and VCR 13  
TV, VCR and Cable Box 11  
Current Time 35  
D
E
Remote Control  
Demo 36  
DISPLAY 4  
Batteries 2  
Programming 39  
Using 3, 4  
Effect  
S
Off 25  
Surround 25  
Setting the Rating 30  
Sharpness 24  
SLEEP 3  
Speaker 25  
Specifications 45  
F
Favorite Channels 27  
H
Hue 24  
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T
Tilt Correction 36  
Timer 1 and Timer 2 35  
Treble 25  
Troubleshooting 42  
TV Features 1  
TV Front Panel 2  
TV Rear Panel 5  
V
V-Chip (see Parental Control)  
Video Label 36  
VM 24  
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