Sony KV-36FV26 Owner's manual

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WARNING

re :educe the :isk of fi:o or shock hazarc do not expose the "IV to

_ain or mols[ure

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRER

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTR_CO

NC _RER

CAUIION: 10 REDUCE IHE RISK OF £L[CTRIC SHOCK

DO NO]" REMOVE COVER (OR BACKk

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QtlAI.IFIEB SERVICE pERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninstgated "dangei ous voltage

within the product's enclosm_ that may be of

sufficient magnaude to constitute a risk ot

electric shock to persons

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence ofimpoi rant operating and mainter_ance

servicing) irlsti uctions in the literature

accompanying the appliance

CAUTION

FO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE DF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your

PV keep the brightness and conh-ast functions at tow settings, If a

!ixPd [non InovingJ I IttPrn Js left on tho screen for long periodsof

[tnle at a nigb brigbEness or contrast setting, tb_ irrlage can De

aermanently imprinted onto the screen Continuously watching

tbe same program can cause [no imprint of station loges onto the

PV screen Those types of imprints are not ¢'overed by youi

warran D DPeause [ney are the result Df Fi1isuse

Note on CaptionVision

Phis television receiveI provides display _f television chxsed

captioning in accordance wah §15.119 of the FCC rules

Note on Cleaning the TV

Cleat] the TV with a soft dry qoth Never use strong solvents such

_s thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the

Note to CAIV System Installer

the reminder is provided to call the CATV system instaIler s

_ttendon to Araele 820 40 of the NEe that provides guidelit ms fo_

proper grounding and, in par tietliar, specifies that the cable glound

_hall bPconnected to tbe groundblg system of the building, as clos_

o me point of cable ent]3r as practical

Use of this television receiver for other than pi irate viewing of

arog] _ms broadcast on UItF ox VItF or transmitted by cable

corn I mies for the use of the general public may ieqube

_uthorization flom the broadcaster/cable compan 3 and/or

arogram owner

NOTiFiCATION

Fhis equipment has been tested and found to {'omply with th_

[imas for a Class g digital device pursuant to Pair 15 of the FCC

Rules These gmas are designed to provide ieasonable pro[er[mn

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment geneiams uses and can radiate radio fequency energy

mid if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions

may cause ha_ mful h]ter repel]re wah iadio eonllIlunieations

[towever there is no guarantee that interfoience will not occur in a

particular instaganon If this eqmpment does cause harmful

mterfoienre to Iadio or television rpcepEton whh'b can be

determined by lu_nlngme eqmpment offand on me userIs

encouI aged to try to COlTPCtthe inter ferenee by 3no or more of the

rogowmg measures

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas

_.] Increase die separanol I between the equlplnen[ anti receiver.

k_ Connect the equi f _lent into an outlet on a _irc nit different

from that to which the receiver is connected

{_ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio f[_ technician for

help.

You am (autioned that any changes or modigcations nol

expressly approved in this manual could void youi authority

m ope_ ate this equipmenL

Safety

kJ Operate tile TV only m 120 V AC

kJ The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall

ounot only one way, If you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet contact your dealer

LJ if any liquid or solid ob Pet should fall inside the cabinet

unpmg the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified

servlc_ personnel he fern operanng it further

Installing

J To prevent internal heat buildu f do not block the vennIatkm

openings

_1 Do not install the TV in a hot oi hu mid place, or in a place

suoject to excesMve dust or mechanical vibration

-1 The AC power cord is attached to the i oar of the TV with

hooks Do not attempt to remove the cord fiom these hooks

Doing so could cause damage to the TV

AS an ENER(,y STAR®Partne r

Sony has determined that this

pi OdtlCt or product models meets

the EN_Ra¥ S'IARa guideline,

for energy efficiency

ENER;YStAg _is a U.S reg]smre_ lnarK

(o)_ SRSSound Retrieval System

The 10) SRS {SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM is manufactm_d by

Sony Coi poration under license fom SRS Labs in< It is covered by

US. Parent No. 4 _48.669 Other US. and foreign patents pending

fhP word "SRS" and the SRS symbol {0) are registorod trademaiks

of SRS Labs Inc

Licensed by BBE Sound. Inr under USP 46382584482866 aBE and

abe symbol axe trademarks of aBE Sound In_

gD Trinaron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony

Corpm ation

Owner's Record

The model and s_rial numbers ai_ provided on the front of thi_

instruction manual and at the iear of the T_Z RPfF,r to them

whenever you tail upon your Sony dealei regarding this product.

About this Manaal

fhis manuatis for models KV32FV16 KV32FV2f KV36FSI2 KV

36FS16 KVSGFVI6 and KV36FV26 The menu and illustrations

shown are for model KV36FV26 to show the maximum features

available Differences in operation will be indicated in the text for

example, "For KV 36FV26 only"

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instmcUons compIetely, and

keep this manual for future reference¸

Car_fogy observ_ and comply with all wai nings, cautions and

_nstructions placed On the s_t or described in the opei aTmg

instru_*Uons or service man_lai

WARNING

To guard against mjur3_ the following basic safety precautions

should be observed in the insr.lilation usa and servicing of the set

use

Power Sources

['his set should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the serial/model

3fate, If you are not sure of the type of electrical

_ower supl)tied to your holrle, corlsuU your

dealer or local power compan3_ For those sets

clestgnecl _o op_Iat_ from battery powoi i_far

o [ne operating ins[i uc[lons

Grounding or Polarization

[`his set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug

qavmg ane blade wider alan the otho or wltn a [gtl'eO v41re

grounding type plug {a plug Caving a third pin fo_

grounding Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

['his plug wig fit into the power outlet only one ,/_ _

way Thisisasafetyfeatulx,.If} )umeunabl_to _]-

insm't the plug fully into thp outlet. [l'y reversing

Cleaning

Unplug =tieset froln tile wall outlet hefore

cleaning o£ polishing it. Do not rise liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth ligntty

oampened with water for cleaning me exterior

of the set

|nstaHation

Attachments

[ _ ]lot Use atta_h[n_nts not reco_rli_PndPd by [n_

manufacturer as they may cause hazaids

Water and Moisture

Do not use powerline operatecl sets near

water for exampm near a bathtub

wasnt}owt kitchen sink or laundry tul). in a

wet basemen[ or near a swnllming pool, etc

the plug If the plug still fails to fit con[art your electrician to have

Accessories

[ 3 not pl*lce the set on an unstablF" Tart s[anQ

table or sheI£ The set may fall, causing serious

LnJury to a chUd o_ ¸an adult and serious damage

[o the sat Use only a cart or .stand recommended

suitable outlet installed. Do not d_faat the safety put pose of the _y die manufacturer fo[ the specific model of T_

3olarized plug by forcing it in An appliance and cart combination should be

[110VeCl wl[n [:are QLlick stops exces._ive forc_

ARtetnate Warn_t_ and uneven surfaces may cause the applian¢ e and

cart combine[loll to ove[ [ltrn

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug

This plug witl only fit into a grounding type

power outlet This is a safety feature. If you are

anabte to insert the plug

youI electrician to have a su aabie outlet installed

Do not defeat the safety puIpose of the grounding plug

Overloading

Do not ovei load wall outlets, extension cords or

-onvenience receptacles beyond theh capacity, []7Q_,_ -.._ _

since this c....... U]ng ....... lectrk' shock. _.5_

Always tuzn the set off when it is not being

3_e_I.When the set is left unattended and g_<_'__"

.mused for long periods of tim_ u_lplug it _" ;_<_/_,_1__/_'_

!rom the wall oudet as a precaut,on against _ _gJ

the possibility of an internal nlalfuncnon that

-ould create a file hazard

Ventilation

l'he slots and opening_ in the caBinet and in the back or Bottom are

provided for necessar} ventilation. To ensure i eliable opei ation of

the set ariel _o protect it from ovedloaUng these slots and openings

must never be Blocked or covei_d.

if a snapping o[ popping sound from a TV s_t is

:onUnuous or frequent while the TV is operating

tmplug the TV and consuU you]" dealer or service

ochnician tt is normal for some TV sets to make

occasional snapping or popping sounn,

aarUcuIarty when being turned on or off

Never rover the slots and openings wl[n a

cloth or other materials.

d Never block the sIots and openings by

placing me set on a _)on. sofa itlg or ethel"

sitnilar surfacp

J Never place the set in a confined space such

as a Bookcase oi Built in cabinet unless

proper ventilation is I rovided

9 -, kl Do not place thp sot near oi over a iadiator

'_ or heat register, or where it is exposed tc

Object and Liquid Entry

Novel push objects of any kind into the set _ .

.hrough the cabinet slots as they may touch _1_

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

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anytlting to iest on or iolI over the

power cmd and do i_ot t lace the set where the _F_-_ -

power coId is subject to wear or abuse _L_flj_

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

[fan outdoor antmma is installed, follow the precautions below. An

outdoor antenna system should not be located in the, icinit y of

S_'v]ee

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug "he set from the wag outlet and refm servicing to qualigpd

seI vice personnel under the following conamons

d When th_ f Jwer cord or plug

is damaged or frayea _;g_,

El If liquid has been spgled into A_L_ :_A¢_ £_

tile set

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or

where it call come in contact with such powei liner oi eil'_uits

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BETAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS

CONTACT WITH THEM tS ALMOST INVARIABLYFATAL

El If tile sot has been exposed to

rain or 1A/ales

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provtgle SOtlle

_rotecUon against voltage surges arid built up static ('narges.

Section 810 of the Natiorkll Electrical Code [NECt in USA and

Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada pmvide_

information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, gi ou nditlg of the lead in wire to an antenna

dischaige unit siz_ of grounding conductors location of antenna

dischalge unit connection to gIounolng electrodes and

requirements for the grounding electrode

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refi_r to section 54 S00 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna

Grounding

[fthe_ot has been su[ or[to

excessive shock l y oetng

aroppPo _rthecabinethas

bPPn _amageG

If the set does not opera[e

normally when following th_

operating irlstructions Adjusl

only those controls that ar_

specified in the opera_mg

instructions¸ Improper

adjustment of other contmh

may result in damage ann

wilt often require extensive

work by a qualified wchnician

to restore the set to normal operation

El When the set exhibits a distinct change in per foi monte, it

_ An[ennalead _nwire )ndicates a need for service.

// "11 oltageoroiherhazard .Rof ,r llsorvi ingto(fr;X ,J

! _ ] ,_ quagfied service personnel. '_/"

r ir r h ,,

kntennateacHnwre wRep{a_eme_tPnart_eepace e tea tsae equ' ed, besu et ese_!ce

NEC Nattonal Eect, ca Code Powe so vce 0undng eec ode _pc_'_f_e_bcy`_PIe_s_n'_u`f_a`c_tiu`neg_t_;'at_'_hvas_usesd_'p_c_ce_an;_ent_p::_a_

system _NECArt 250 Pan the origUlal parts

Unautholized substitutions ma 3 ]esult in fire electric shDck or

other hazards.

Lightning

For added I [election for this television receiver during a lightning

_mrm or wlwn it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

tme unplug it from tile wall outlet and disconnect tile antenn_

fhis will aravent aamage to tile receivei due to lightning ariel

power line surges

Safety Check

Upon completion of any sei vice or iepairs to the

se[ ask tile service technician to perform routine (

safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer/to L

determine that the set is in salt, opei anng

conomon and to so certiI_ 'When the set reaches

the end of its us_fuI life impmpe_ dis_ asal r'ould

resin[ tn a picture mop mq lesion Ask a qualifie_

SOl.ice technician to dispose of the set

Contents

ln_roduc/ng the FD Trin rron Wege Usino the Menus

Overview ................................................................ 1 Overview .............................................................. 35

Presenting the FD Ttinitron Wega ......................2

Using the Remote Control ...................................3

Instafltng the TV

Overview ................................................................ 7

TV Controls and Connectors ............................... 8

Connecting a Cable oi" Antenna ........................ 10

Using the Video Menu .......................................36

Using the Audio Menu ......................................38

Using the Channel Menu ...................................40

Using the Parent Menu ......................................42

Using the Timer Menu .......................................45

Using the Setup Menu ........................................47

Using the Basic Menu .........................................49

Connecting a VCR and Cable ............................14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ....................15 Other Information

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing .......17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver .........................18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR.., 19

Connecting an Audio Receiver ........................ 21

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors ................. 22

Connecting a DVD Player with

A/V Connectors ..................................... 23

Connecting a Camcorder ...................................24

Using the CONTROL S Feature ........................25

Setting Up the TV Automatically ....................26

Overview ........................................................... 5]

Troubleshooting .......... 57

Specifications .......................................................59

Index .................................................................. 61

Usino the Features

Overview .............................................................. 27

Using Favorite Channels .................................... 28

Using Picture in Picture P1PI .......................29

Using Wireless Headphones .............................32

v

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

Contents 3

Using the Remote Control 3

1

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega tpronounced VAY-GAHI is characterized by

outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to

corner detail.

You'll recogmze the superiority of Wega technology almost

immediately. The first thing you'll notice is minimal glare from the

flat picture tube. This fiat-screen technology improves picture detail

"without distortior unlike conventional curved screens. The FD

Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen

center but also at the corners so you can enjoy a bright, clear

picture from any location in a room.

Features

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

L.I 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for

widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs.

J Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens

picture definition.

d Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

J Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

J Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

player connections.

.J S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

d Dual Tuner Picture in Picture (PIP): Allows you to watch two

programs at once _except model KV-36FS121.

d Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel Lexcept model KV-36FS121.

U Wireless Infrared Headphones: Enjoy listening to programs

without disturbing anyone else models KV-32FV26 36FV26

only,

2

Contents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Your box contains your new Trinitron TV. a remote control and two

AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included with this TV. Please

check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you

begin. You may need to purchase cables and/or splitters to complete

the hookup properly.

Models KV-32FV26 and 36FV26 also contain wireless headphones

and one additional AA batterv.

Using the Remote Control

Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA {R61batteries isupplied) by matching the + and -

on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Button Descriptions_

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VOL CH

MUTING Mutes the sound. Press again or press V0L+ to restore

the sound.

(GREEN) equipment,

........................................................n0 o,kw!!h equipment'!....................................

FUNCTIONbuttons Select the equipment (TV,VCR/DVD_ SAT/CABLE)

(WHITE orBLACK) that you want to operate, The indicator lights up

momentarily when pressed to show which device the

remote control is operating,

" TV/VIDEO

Model Remog:e

KV-36FS16 RM-Y169 * DVDMENL

KV-32FV16and36FV16RM-Y171 * TITLE

KV-36FS12 RiVI-YI68 ANT

KV-32FV26and36FV26RM-YI7O

PICTUREMODE

_ YettowPicture-in-Picture

DUt[OnSnlgnllgnteo adore [ grit)

arenotavailableontheRM-Y16{

remote_odelKV-36FS12,

Buttonswithastedsks_ inthet_st

are tocaten on[Re nstae oanet Of

SLEEP

Cyclesthrough the video equipment connected to your

TV's video inputs

Displays the DVD menu

Displays the DVD's Title menu.

Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.

Cycles through the available video picture modes: Vivid

Standard.Movie.Sports,Also available in the Video menu.

For details see "Selecting Video Options" on page 36,

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in

minutes (15.30. 45.60. or 901that you want the TV to

remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by

pressing until SLEEPOFFappears

the RM-Y170remnte _onms

KVo32FV26and 36FV26).

4

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

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Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound {MTS/

options: Stereo. Auto-SAP {Second Audio Programl. and

Mono. For details see "Using the Audio Menu" on

page 38.

Press once to display the current time and channel label

{ifset) and channel number. Press again to turn Display

off. For details on setting the time see "To set the

Current Time" on page 45,

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The

TV alternates between the current channel and the last

channel that was selected.

Switches between the TV and SAT (satellite) inpu[s

when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna.

{Models KV-32FV26 36FV26 only.) Turns on/offthe

headphones. For details, see "Using Wireless

Headphones" on page 32.

Provides quick access to for changing available audio

settings. For details, see "Selecting Audio Options" on

page 38.

Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory

defaults.

Press to display the TV menu. Press again to exit from

the menus

Joystick {models KV-32FV26 36FV26 only) Allows for

movement of the on-screen cursor. Pressing down o17

the center of the joystick selects the item.

Arrows and Select _all models except KV-32FV26 and

36FV261. Pressing down on the center button selects the

item.

Used for programming the remote control to operate

non-Sony video equipment. For details, see

?rogrammmg the Remote Control" on page 52,

{Models KV-32FV26 36FV26 only !. Use to switch

control for connected video equipment. You ca_7

program one video source for each switch position. Foi

details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on

page 52)

5

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TM

Topic Page

TV Controls and Connectors 8

Basic Connection (cable TV, antenna or cable box) 10

Connecting a VCR and Cable 14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver 18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 19

Connecting an Audio Receiver 21

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video 22

Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 23

Connecting a Camcorder 24

Using the CONTROL S Feature 25

Setting Up the TV Automatically 26

Note About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Use

Power Cord caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the

cord in the upward direction without removing the cord from the two

lower hooks.

Yo can detach _ _

the co_dfrom

this {¸took

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Donotremovethecordfromthe

hook(s)(TheKV36FS/2,36FS16,

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36FV16aridJ6FV26modelshave

ACPowercord o_llyone,largerlook

7

Installing the TV

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu

Controls

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus

without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings

up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons (_,_) move the on-screen

cursor in the menus and the (+1 button selects the menu item.

TV Rear Panel

Model KV-36FS12

/+-"

_$_ . ._ L _ _.

Model KV-36FS16

D

Models KV-32FV16.32FV26.36FV16 and 36FV26

@a@ ",._"

8

Installing the TV

Back Panel Descriptions

Connection Description

[_AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels il your cable

mxcepl provider does not feature local channels. You can switch

KV-36ES12) between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT

on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX

input cannot be viewed in PIP

[] TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you se[ up your TV

1except to switch between scrambled channels/through a cable

KV-36FS 121 boxl and normal cable channels tCATV! Use this jack

instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when

needing to switch between scrambled and unscrambled

cable channels.

[_VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

[] S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better

picture quality than the VHF/UHFjacks or the Video 1N

jack.

Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.

When two VCRs are connected tsee page 17), you can

use your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing

[] MONITOROUT

lexcept models

KV-36FS12 and

36FS16,

[]AUDIO (UR)I

VIDEO

Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR

or other video component. A third video input IVIDEO

21 is located on the front panel of the TV. The Audio and

Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the

VHF/UHF jack.

[_AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio

(VAPJFIX) or video component. You can use these outputs to listen

L/MONOltR to your TV's audio through your stereo system

[] S-LINK Allows the TV to receive/IN} and send lOUT} remote

CONTROLS IN/OUTcontrol signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or

1except models video components

KV-36FS12 and

36FS16,

[] Y.PB.PR.L R Connects to your DVD player's or Digital Set-top box's

component video Y. PB. PRI and audio/L/R/jacks.

9

In,tailing the TV

Connecting a Cable or Antenna

Connecting Directly

to Cable or an

Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your

home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable {see

[]); older homes probably have 300-ohm. twindead cable (see []);

other homes may contain both tsee []).

VHFOnly or VHF/UHFor Cable

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10

Installing the TV

Cable and Antenna

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find

this set up convenient.

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Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANTon the remote

control.

Basic Cable Box

Connections

Cable Box and Cable

This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if:

LI Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them @ay channels vs. regular cable channels}, and you need to

use a cable box. and

-J You want ro enjoy the PIP feature.

With this setup you can:

J Use the TV remote control to change channels using your cable

box when the signal is scrambled.

d Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV

when the signal is not scrambled. EYour TV's tuner provides a

better signal than the cable box.,

d Use the PIP feature. EWhen all channels are routed through your

cable box. only one signal is sent to the T'V. so you cannot use the

PIP feamre.I

(Continued on the next page) "!

Installing the TV

1

2

Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER lack to

the cable box's IN jack. The TV's internal converter allows you to

switch betweeen unscrambled signals coming straight into the

£V and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,

eliminating the need for an external splitter.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUTjack to the

rV's AUX jack.

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Installing the TV

Cable Box only

Use this hookup if:

You subscribe to a cable TV system that scrambles or encodes all

signals, requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

:.3 You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video

equipment ro your TV.

When all channels are routed through your cable box. only one

unscrambled signal is sent to the TV. so you cannot use the P1P

feature. If some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not.

consider using the hookup "Cable Box and Cable" on page 11

instead.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the

cable box's 1N jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the

fV's VHF/UH1 _jack.

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Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

dl You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable

box.

1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN lack.

2 Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's

VHF/UHF jack.

Using an A/V cable connect the VCR's Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks.

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Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if:

d Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

them ,pay channels vs. regular cable channels} and you therefore

need [o use a cable box. and

J You want ro enjoy the PIP feature.

With this setup you can:

J Use the TV remote control to change cable box channels when the

signal is scrambled.

J Use the TV remote control to change TV channels when the

signal is not scrambled. Your TV's tuner provides a better signal

than the cable box.I

-J Use the PIP feature. (When all channels are routed through the

cable box. only one signal is sent to the TV. so you cannot use the

PIP feature

1

2

Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.

Using a coaxial cable connect the TV's TO CONVERTER .ack to

the cable box's IN jack. The TV's internal converter allows you to

switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV

and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box. This

eliminates the need for an external splitter.

3 Using a coaxial cable connect the cable box's OUTjack to the

VCR's IN jack.

4 Using an A/V cable connect the VCR's Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN iacks.

5 Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's

A UXjack.

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