KV27S15 Sony Television
(160-2084) Installation Faxback Doc. # 37667
To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation
openings.
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject
to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
CAUTION
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. These types of imprints are not covered by
your warranty because they are the result of misuse.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note on Caption Vision (except for KV-29RS15)
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning
in accordance with 15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note to CATV system installer
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.
Use of this television receiver 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.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.___________________________
Serial No.___________________________
Checking your model number
The instructions in this manual are for eight models listed below. Before
you start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of your
TV. The KV-27S15 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"KV-27S15 only."
Instructions in this manual are based on the remote commander. You can
also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the
remote commander.
Model Number (A) Caption Vision
(B) One-tuner Picture-in-Picture
(C) Two-tuner Picture-in-Picture
(D) Cable box control (Cable Mouse)*
(E) Lumisponder
(F) Video label
(G) CONTROL S IN/OUT
See above for details.
KV-27S15 A, B
KV-27V15 A, B, D, E, F, G
KV-29RS15 B
KV-32S15 A, B, F
KV-32S16 A, B, F
KV-32V15 A, C, D, E, F, G
KV-32V16 A, C, D, E, F, G
KV-34V15 C, A, C, E, F
*Refer to the supplied Cable Mouse manual for additional information
specific to its use.
Getting Started
Step 1:
Hookup
For cable box control (Cable Mouse) users (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only)
Refer to the supplied Cable Mouse manual on how to hook up your TV.
Although you can use either an indoor antenna or outdoor antenna with your
TV, we recommend you to connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system to
get better picture quality.
How to connect different types of cables.
The illustrations below show the examples of connecting cable to the TV
directly.
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Notes:
Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.
If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the picture
when viewing cable TV channels over 37.
Connecting an antenna/cable TV system without a VCR
If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box, make the
connection as follows:
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Cable or antenna
Cable box
Cable box and cable (KV-32V15/32/V16/34V15C only)
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Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring the cable
box* in addition to the normal cable connection.
*The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.
Note:
You cannot watch the signal through Aux connector as a window picture.
Cable and antenna (KV-32V15/32V16/34V15C only)
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Note:
Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER connector in this case.
Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR
To connect your VCR to the TV, first check the model number of your TV and
select the corresponding connection. For details on connection, see the
instruction manual of your VCR. In order to operate PIP, a VCR must be
connected to your TV. Before making connection, disconnect the AC power
cords of the equipment to be connected.
After making these connections, you will be able to do the following:
View the playback of video tapes
Record one TV program while viewing another program
Watch two TV programs at once using a window picture
(picture-in-picture)
Note:
To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to
AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR without a cable box
If your VCR has an S video output jack, hook up as follows and then set
S VIDEO to ON on your TV. It is set to ON at the factory.
With a cable box
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Note:
To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to
AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV.
To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box
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Note:
Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma) signals.
The S connection sends the two signals separately preventing
degradation, and gives better picture quality compared to conventional
connection.
Connecting a camcorder
KV-27V15/32S15/32S16/32V15/32V16/34V15C only
This connection is convenient for viewing a camcorder.
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Note:
To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of the VCR
to AUDIO-L (mono) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on the TV.
Connecting an audio system
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Connecting other Sony equipment with CONTROL S jack
KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only
Connect the supplied cable box controller (Cable Mouse) to the
CONTROL S OUT jack. Refer to the Cable Mouse's manual for details on
the connection.
Make the following connections to control the TV and connected equipment
with one remote commander.
To control other Sony equipment with the TV's remote commander, connect
the input of the equipment to CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV.
To control the TV with the remote commander of other Sony equipment,
connect the output of the equipment to CONTROL S IN jack on the TV.
Step 2:
Setting up the remote commander
Insert one size AA (R6) battery (supplied) by matching the + and - on the
battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Notes:
With normal use, the battery should last for approximately six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time,
remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Do not handle the remote commander roughly. Do not drop it, step on
it or let it get wet.
Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight, near a heater,
or where the humidity is high.
Using the remote commander
The upper half of the remote commander has three selectable operation
modes. Each button in this area has three different functions. You can
select the mode by sliding a selector on the left side.
For normal TV viewing
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For operating video equipment
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For using the Picture-in-Picture feature
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Step 3:
Setting up the TV automatically
(AUTO SET UP)
For cable box control (Cable Mouse) users (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only)
Refer to the supplied Cable Mouse manual on how to set up your TV.
You can set up your TV easily by using the AUTO SET UP feature.
It presets all the receivable channels.
If the TV is set to a video input, you cannot execute AUTO SET UP.
Press TV/VIDEO or TV so that a channel number appears.
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1. Press POWER to turn the TV on.
2. Press SET UP on the front of the TV.
3. Press CH +.
"AUTO PROGRAM" appears on the screen and the TV starts scanning and
presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels
are stored, "AUTO PROGRAM" disappears and the lowest numbered channel
is displayed. If the TV receives cable TV channels, CATV is set to
ON automatically.
Notes:
If more than 90 seconds elapse after you press a button, the menu
disappears automatically.
In case of using the AUX connector, press the TV button on the remote
commander first and make sure that "AUX" is displayed beside the
channel number on the screen. Then follow steps 2 and 3 above to
perform AUTO SET UP. (KV-32V15/32V16 only)
DEMO:
To browse the main functions, Press VOL + in step 3. The functions
and menus are displayed one by one.
FACTORY PRESET:
To restore the factory settings when you are confused about the TV
settings, Press CH- in step 3. The settings of picture and sound are
restored to the factory setting.
(br/km-01/31/1997)
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