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Safety and installation guidelines to prevent hazards like fire, shock, and damage from moisture.
Section to record TV model and serial numbers for future reference and service.
Instructions on how to locate and verify the TV's specific model number.
Connect antenna, cable, VCR, camcorder, or audio systems to the TV.
Instructions for inserting batteries and using the remote control.
Guide to automatically scan and preset receivable TV channels.
Instructions for using the Picture-in-Picture feature to view two images simultaneously.
Customize picture settings like brightness, contrast, hue, and sharpness.
Customize audio settings like bass, treble, balance, and surround.
Turn TV speakers on or off, or route audio to external systems.
Control VCRs, laser-disc players, and cable boxes with the remote commander.
Solutions for common TV problems like no picture, no sound, or color issues.
Safety and installation guidelines to prevent hazards like fire, shock, and damage from moisture.
Section to record TV model and serial numbers for future reference and service.
Instructions on how to locate and verify the TV's specific model number.
Connect antenna, cable, VCR, camcorder, or audio systems to the TV.
Instructions for inserting batteries and using the remote control.
Guide to automatically scan and preset receivable TV channels.
Instructions for using the Picture-in-Picture feature to view two images simultaneously.
Customize picture settings like brightness, contrast, hue, and sharpness.
Customize audio settings like bass, treble, balance, and surround.
Turn TV speakers on or off, or route audio to external systems.
Control VCRs, laser-disc players, and cable boxes with the remote commander.
Solutions for common TV problems like no picture, no sound, or color issues.
This document describes the Sony Trinitron Color TV, models KV-27S15, KV-27V15, KV-29RS15, KV-32S15, KV-32S16, KV-32V15, KV-32V16, and KV-34V15C, manufactured in 1995. It serves as an operating instruction manual, covering setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
The Sony Trinitron Color TV is a television receiver designed for private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF, or transmitted by cable companies. It features a Trinitron picture tube for high-quality display. The TV supports various input sources, including antenna/cable TV systems and VCRs, and offers advanced features like Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and a Lumisponder for automatic brightness adjustment.
Television System: American TV standard Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-13 / UHF: 14-69 / CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture Tube: Hi Black Trinitron tube (for KV-27S15, KV-27V15, KV-29RS15) or Trinitron tube (for KV-32S15, KV-32S16, KV-32V15, KV-32V16, KV-34V15C) Screen Size (measured diagonally):
Number of Inputs/Outputs:
Speaker Output: 5W x 2 (all models)
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions (W/H/D):
Mass:
Supplied Accessories: Remote commander RM-Y121 (1), Size AA (R6) battery (1), Cable Mouse (1) (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only), Cable Mouse accessories (2) (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only). Optional Accessories: U/V mixer EAC-66, Connecting cables VMC-8105/820S, VMC-720M, YC-15V/30V, RK-74A.
On-Screen Menus: Allow users to set picture quality, sound, and other settings easily. Surround System: Simulates concert hall or movie theater sound quality, effective for stereo programs. Picture-in-Picture (PIP): Enables simultaneous viewing of two programs (main and window pictures). Requires a VCR connection for operation (except KV-32V15/32V16/34V15C). Users can swap main and window pictures, change window picture position, freeze the window picture, and listen to the sound of the window picture. Cable Box Control (Cable Mouse): Allows the TV to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16 only). Lumisponder: Automatically adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light (KV-27V15/32V15/32V16/34V15C only). AUTO SET UP: Automatically scans and presets all receivable channels. Manual Channel Presetting: Allows users to erase or add specific channels. S Video On/Off: Enables or disables S video input. Menu Language: Option to change the menu language (Spanish or English for KV-29RS15/34V15C only). Quick Channel Switching: The JUMP button allows switching between the current and previously watched channel. Muting: Temporarily mutes the sound. On-Screen Information Display: Shows channel number, caption, and MTS mode. Sleep Timer: Automatically turns off the TV after a specified duration (30, 60, or 90 minutes). VHF/UHF to AUX Input Change: Allows switching the input mode. Picture Adjustment (VIDEO): Adjusts brightness, contrast, hue, color, and sharpness. Settings are stored separately for TV and video inputs. Sound Adjustment (AUDIO): Adjusts treble, bass, and balance. Settings are stored separately for TV and video inputs. Surround Sound (SURROUND): Activates or deactivates the surround sound feature. Stereo or Bilingual Programs (MTS): Selects between MAIN (stereo), SAP (Second Audio Program for bilingual programs), or MONO (reduces noise). Speaker Switch (SPEAKER): Turns TV speakers on or off, useful when using an external stereo system. Audio Out (AUDIO OUT): Sets audio output to variable (volume, bass, treble, balance adjustable) or fixed (fixed mid-level). Customizing Channel Number Buttons (CH CAPTION/GUIDE): Assigns specific channels to number buttons and allows captioning channels with up to four letters. Video Labels (VIDEO LABEL): Labels input modes (e.g., VIDEO 1 as VHS) for easy identification of connected equipment. Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION): Displays closed captioning (CC1, CC2) or text information (TEXT1, TEXT2) for compatible programs. Remote Commander: The primary control interface, with selectable operation modes for normal TV viewing, video equipment operation, and Picture-in-Picture. Uses one AA (R6) battery.
Cleaning: Clean the TV with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid strong solvents like thinner or benzine to prevent damage to the cabinet finish. Battery Replacement: Replace the remote commander battery when weak. The code may revert to default (03 for VHS VCR) when batteries are removed, requiring a reset. Troubleshooting Guide: The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting section for common issues such as no picture/sound, poor picture/sound, no color, snow/noise, dotted lines/stripes, double images/ghosts, menu operation problems, channel reception issues, and remote commander malfunction. Safety Precautions: Emphasizes unplugging the TV when not in use for several days, avoiding exposure to rain or moisture, ensuring proper ventilation, and using appropriate power outlets. It also warns against leaving fixed patterns on screen for long periods at high brightness/contrast to prevent permanent image imprints.
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