Sony KV 32HS20 operating instructions Problem Possible Remedies

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Problem

Possible Remedies

 

 

Cannot gain enough volume

Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.

when using a cable box

 

Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume.

 

 

 

Cannot receive channels

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

 

 

are not presently in TV memory (see page 40).

 

 

 

Unable to select a channel

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

 

 

are not presently in TV memory (see page 40).

 

 

 

Lost password

In the password screen (see page 42), enter the following master password:

 

 

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be

 

 

used to temporarily unblock channels.

 

 

 

Cannot change channels

Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from channel 3 or 4

with the remote control

 

setting if you are using another device to change channels.

 

If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the “function”

 

 

button for that device has been pressed.

 

 

 

Cannot cycle through the

Be sure the Video Label feature has not been set to Skip (see page 48).

other video equipment

 

 

connected to the TV

 

 

There is a black box on the screen

You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available. (See page 47 to reset Setup selections.) To turn this feature off, select OFF in the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to get closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.

There is no twin picture or it is just static

Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a program airing.

You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling through your video inputs using the TV/VIDEO button.

Twin View is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you have connected a VCR or satellite receiver to the AUX input on the TV, it will not show in the right picture.

I get the same program

Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the

in both Twin View pictures

left or right picture.

 

You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box

 

will only unscramble one signal at a time. If possible, run a direct cable to

 

your TV’s VHF/UHF input. (This will only work if your cable system

 

provides an unscrambled signal.)

I cannot get anything but TV channels in my left or right Twin View picture

Be sure the video label has not been set to skip your video inputs. See the Setup menu on pages 47 and 48.

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

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Contents Operating Instructions Page Installing SafetyOwner’s Record Important Safeguards Power-Cord Protection Service Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Safety CheckPage Contents Page Overview TopicFeatures Presenting the FD Trinitron WegaPackage Contents Using the Remote ControlButton Descriptions Button DescriptionGuide WhiteWa Sleep Ws DVD MenuWd Code SET Wf VCR/DVD ControlsInstalling the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls TV Rear PanelConnection Description AUXVHF/UHF Control SIN/OUT VideoBasic Connection Connecting Cable TV or Antenna Connecting Directly to Cable or to an AntennaVHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHFCable and Antenna Cable Box Connections Cable Box and CableTo prevent the accidental switching of TV channels To use the cable boxTo prevent accidental switching of TV channels Cable Box OnlyConnecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box To view the cable box signals To use Twin View with the cable box To view what is being recorded Connecting Two VCRs for Tape EditingTo change the video input of the VCR Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR To watch satellite TV, or the VCR To watch cable TVConnecting an Audio Receiver To connect to an audio receiverConnecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors To switch between your TV and DVDConnecting a Digital TV Receiver Connecting a Camcorder To view the camera’s outputUsing the Control S Feature Setting Up the TV Automatically Reset TV to Factory SettingsUsing the Features Using Favorite Channels To display a list of your favorite channelsDisplaying Twin Pictures Using Twin ViewTo display twin pictures Activating the Picture To activate the right pictureTo activate the left picture Factors affecting Twin View includeChanging the Picture Size Using the Freeze Function To use the Freeze functionOpening and choosing a menu To end a menu sessionMenu Icon Description Using the Video Menu Selecting Video OptionsTo select the Video Menu Option DescriptionDRC mode CoolNeutral WarmUsing the Audio Menu Selecting Audio OptionsTo select the Audio Menu OFFMTS To select the Channel Menu Using the Channel MenuOption Description Favorite Channel OptionDescription Using the Parent Menu To select the Parent MenuUsing the Parent Menu US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options TV-YTV-G TV-PGEnglish Rating C8+14+ 18+Using the Timer Menu Selecting Timer OptionsUsing the Setup Menu Setup OptionsTo select the Setup Menu SelectingAuto Other Information Programming the Remote Control With the remote controlTips Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer CodeDVD Players Cable BoxesOperating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Operating a VCROperating a DVD Player To Do This PressOperating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite ReceiverOperating an MDP Laserdisc Player DisplayTroubleshooting Problem Possible RemediesProblem Possible Remedies Specifications All Models GeneralKV-32HS20 KV-36HS20Index Favorite Channel VCR Page