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TV.MANUAL 04_English
Sony Design Center 02.05.04
Pantone 279C Black
4-102-732-21
KV-27HS420 I KV-30HS420 I KV-32HS420 I KV-34HS420 I KV-36HS420
Operating Instructions
Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net.com Printed in U.S.A. ©2004 Sony Corporation
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HS420.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM 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 companies for the use of the general public may require to 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 ELECTRI
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HS420.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and Object and Liquid Entry keep this manual for future reference. Never push objects of any kind into the set Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and through the cabinet slots as they may touch instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating dangerous voltage points or short out parts that instructions or service manual
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HS420.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. must never be
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HS420.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM
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HS420.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview .......................................................................................................7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ...............................................................7 Package Contents..............................................................................7 Features ......................................................................................
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HS420.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Using the Features Overview .....................................................................................................39 Watching TV ................................................................................................39 Using Screen Mode .....................................................................................40 Models KV-30/34HS420 Only ..........................................................40 Models KV-
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HS420.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. 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 thin
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HS420.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to set up and select from eight of your favorite channels. ™ ❑ ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ® ❑ Steady Sound : Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ™ ❑ CineMotion : R
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HS420.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page(s) TV Controls and Connectors 10-11 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 12 Connecting Optional Equipment 16 VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box 18 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Satellite Receiver 21 Satellite Receiver and VCR 22 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 24 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 26 DVI-E
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HS420.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa STAND BY POWER TIMER VIDEO 2 INPUT + VOLUME CHANNEL _ TV/VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R MENU Item Description 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video VIDEO 2 INPUT equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcord
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SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP HS420.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Rear Panel 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either VHF/UHF (1) or composite video (3) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video VI
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HS420.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on pages 16 and 18. Cable, Cable Box, The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below. or Antenna Only 75-ohm coaxia
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SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP HS420.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Notes on Using a Cable Box Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on to operate the cable box pages 37-38. Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate t
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HS420.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box 18 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 20 Satellite Receiver 21 Satellite Receiver and VCR 22 DVD Player with Component Video 24 Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio 26 Connectors DVI-Equipped Device 27 HDMI-Equipped Device 28 Camcorder 29 Audio Receiver 30 14 SETUP SE
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SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP HS420.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that Connections provide the best video performance, as described below. Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance About Using If the optional equipment you are connect
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HS420.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. Using 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack S VIDEO jacks? to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. See page 15. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup progra
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SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP HS420.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control”
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HS420.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 37.) ❑
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SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP HS420.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:36 AM TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Coaxial cable Cable box If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-directional splitter Coaxial designed to work with cable your cable box. A/V cable Cables are often VCR color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch cable (u
