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Operating Instructions
KV-36FS13 KV-36FS17
© 2001 by Sony Corporation
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Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of WARNING programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to companies for the use of the general public may require rain or moisture. authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner. NOTIFICATION CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK limits for a Class B digital device pursuant t
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Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and Cleaning keep this manual for future reference. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid instructions placed on the set or described in the operating cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly instructions or service manual. dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. WARNING I
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Power-Cord Protection Service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the Damage Requiring Service power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Antennas ❑ When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An ❑ If liquid has been spilled
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Using the Features Overview................................................................1 Overview..............................................................29 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2 Using Favorite Channels ...................................30 Package Contents..................................................3 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Using the Remote Control ...................................3 (KV-36FS17 o
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an overview of how to set up and use basic features. Topic Page Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 2 Package Contents 3 Using the Remote Control 3 1
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD Trinitron
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA batteries. These items are all you need to set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration. Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them. If you want to set up special configurations, you may need to buy extra cables or connectors. It is best to ensure that you have all needed materials on hand before beginning a special-connect
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Descriptions The POWER button on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the remote control and the TV. Button Description 1 MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore qa 1 the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature qs 2 may not work with older Sony equipment.) 3 3 TV/VCR Switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote 4
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Description qs FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating. qd TV/VIDEO Cycles through the video equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs. qf DISPLAY Press once to display the current time and channel label (if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display off. For details on setting t
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega The POWER button on the remote control (no. 11 in the illustration below) activates both the remote control and the TV. Button Description 1 MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. qa 1 2 SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature may not work with older Sony equipment.) qs 2 3 TV/VCR CONTROLS and PIP CONTROLS 3 AUDIO Alternates sound between the main picture and the window picture. qd 4 qf CH+/- Change
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button Description qa POWER buttons Turn on and off the TV and other audio/video (GREEN) equipment. qs FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) (WHITE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating. qd TV/VIDEO Cycles through the video equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs. qf ANT Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input. qg DISPLAY Press once t
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Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page TV Controls and Connectors 10 Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) 12 Connecting a VCR and Cable 16 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box (KV-36FS17 only) 17 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 21 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 22 Connecting an Audio Receiver 24 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video 25 Connectors Connecting a D
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Installing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings Controls up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (Vv) move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the ( ) button selects the menu item. TV Rear Panel Model KV-36FS13 6 4 7 3 5 Model KV-36FS17 4 6 1 2 3 7 5 10
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Installing the TV Back Panel Descriptions Connection Description 1 AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable (KV-36FS17) 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 (KV-36FS17) to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box) and normal cable
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Installing the TV Basic Connections (Connecting a Cable or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. to Cable or an Antenna Newer homes usually have standard coaxial cable: VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial Rear of TV cable Older homes may have 300-ohm, twin-lead cable: VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF lead cable Rear of TV Antenna connector Other homes may have both: VHF and UHF 75-ohm coaxial cabl
