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KV-32XBR250
KV-36XBR250
©1999 by Sony Corporation
©1999 by Sony Corpor
Operating Instructions


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Important Safeguards ...................... i
Welcome! ......................................... 1
Precautions ....................................... 1
Using This Manual ........................... 1
Connecting and Installing the TV
Making Connections ................................... 2
Note about the AC Power Cord ................ 3
Cable or Antenna Connections .................. 3
Cable Box Connections ............................... 4
VCR Connections ......................................... 5
Satellite Connections ................................... 7
DVD Player Connections ............................ 8
Additional Connections .............................. 9
Using Special Sony Features .................... 11
Basic Set Up
Inserting Batteries ...................................... 13
Using the Remote Control Move &
Select Buttons .................................... 13
Front Panel Menu Control ........................ 13
Using your New TV
Setting Up the TV Automatically ............ 14
Watching the TV ........................................ 15
Using Picture-in-Picture -- PIP ............... 17
Using the Wireless Headphones
Setting Up the Headphones ..................... 18
Using the Headphones ............................. 18
Listening to Sound from a Main/PIP
Picture ................................................ 19
Coverage Area for the Infrared Rays ...... 19
Using Your Menus
Learning Menu Selection .......................... 20
Quick Start to the Menus .......................... 21
Using the VIDEO
Menu .................... 22
Using the AUDIO
Menu ..................... 23
Using the TIMER
Menu ..................... 24
Using the SET UP
Menu ................... 25
Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu ..... 26
Using the PARENTAL CONTROL
Menu .................................................. 30
Operating Video Equipment
Programming the Remote Control .......... 32
Operating a Cable Box or SAT Receiver
Programming the Remote Control .......... 34
Troubleshooting ........................... 35
Specifications ................................ 36
Index .............................................. 38
Table of Contents


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ANT (page 16)
TV/VIDEO
(page 16)
In the instructions that follow, we will
refer to the buttons on your remote control.
Keep this flap unfolded and use this page
for reference.
Getting to know the buttons on the
remote control
Names of the buttons on the remote
control are presented in different colors to
represent the available functions.
Button color
Black ................ Press to select the component
you want to control; e.g. VTR
(VCR)/MDP/DVD Player, SAT
(Satellite Antenna)/CABLE,
or TV
Green ............... Buttons relevant to power
operations, like turning the TV,
SAT/CABLE, or VTR (VCR)/
MDP/DVD Player on or off
Label color
White ............... TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD
Player/SAT/CABLE operation
buttons
Yellow .............. PIP operation buttons
Blue .................. SAT (Satellite Antenna)
operation buttons
Green ............... System off operation button
Pink .................. DVD Player operation buttons
For a detailed explanation of most buttons, see
"Watching the TV" on page 15.
All references to buttons on the remote control will
be highlighted with bold text.
Remote Control
MUTING
(page 15)
POWER
(page 15)
FUNCTION
(page 15)
ENTER
0 ­ 9 Buttons
GUIDE
VTR1/2/3/DVD/
MDP (pages
32, 33)
Joystick
(page 13)
CH +/­
MENU
RESET
VOL +/­
TV/SAT
JUMP
(page 15)
DISPLAY (page 16)
SLEEP (page 15)
SYSTEM OFF (page 16)
MTS
TV
MUTING
VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE
POWER
VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
TV
TITLE
DVD MENU
MTS/SAP
AUDIO
FREEZE
CH +
POSITION
TV/VIDEO
CH -
TV/VTR
REC
GUIDE
TV/DBS
SWAP
MODE
PICTURE
TV
2
13
5
46
8
79
0
TV
MUTING
VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE
POWER
VTR/DVD SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
TV
OFF
SYSTEM
SLEEP
DISPLAY
ANT
TV/VIDEO
MENU
GUIDE
VOL
TV/SAT
RESET
CH
VTR 1 2 3 DVD/MDP
CODE SET
JUMP
ENTER
RM-Y170
SWAP
MODE
PICTURE
PIP (page17)
DVD
Operation
Buttons
(page 33)
VCR/DVD/MDP
Operation
Buttons
(pages 32, 33)
CODE SET
(pages 32, 34)


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interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
This document is for the remote control RM-Y170.
MODELS: KV-32XBR250, 36XBR250
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Sony has determined that
this product or product
models meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the TV to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OR
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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. Continuously watching the
same program can cause the imprint of station logos
onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not
covered by your warranty because they are the result of
misuse.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC
rules.
Note on cleaning the TV
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong
solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might
damage the finish of the cabinet.
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.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Open
Here
for
Important
Safety
Information
and
Remote
Control
Illustration


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For your protection, please read these instructions
completely, and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings,
cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described
in the operating instructions or service manual.
WARNING
To guard against injury, the following basic safety
precautions should be observed in the installation, use,
and servicing of the set.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on
the serial/model plate. If you are not
sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your
home, consult your dealer or local power company. For
those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer
to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or
with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a
third pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:
For the set with a polarized AC
power cord plug
This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing
it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire
grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords or convenience receptacles beyond
their capacity, since this can result in fire
or electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not to
be used. When the set is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet as a
precaution against the possibility of an
internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the
set through the cabinet slots as they may
touch 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.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet
before cleaning or polishing it. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with water
for cleaning the exterior of the set. If a snapping or
popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent
while the TV is operating, unplug the TV
and consult your dealer or service
technician. It is normal for some TV sets
to make occasional snapping or popping
sounds, particularly when being turned
on or off.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets
near water -- for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart,
stand, table or shelf. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an
adult, and serious damage to the set. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer for the specific model of TV.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.
· Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
· Never block the slots and openings by
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
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