Sony KV-32HQ150K: 5 Automatically tuning the TV

Getting started

5 Automatically tuning the TV

Language/Country menu

1.

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Sony logo appears on

the TV screen followed by the Language/Country menu with the word

‘English’ highlighted. Press the V or v buttons on the remote control to

highlight your required language. Press the OK button to confirm your

choice. From now on all menus appear in your chosen language.

2.

The word Country is now highlighted. Press the V or v buttons to choose

the country in which you are using the TV. It is important to select the

correct country to ensure correct Teletext displays. Press the OK button

to confirm your choice.

The picture rotation prompt appears. Sometimes the Earth’s natural

magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted.

a) If no correction is required, press the OK button.

b) If some correction is required, press the V or v button to rotate the

picture over a range of -5 to +5. Press the OK button to store.

The picture centring prompt appears. This allows you to adjust the

Autotune prompt

vertical position of the display if it is not centralised.

a) If no correction is required, press the OK button.

b) If some correction is required, press the V or v button to set the new

position. Press the OK button to store.

The autotune prompt screen appears. Press the OK button to select Yes.

The autotune procedure begins, tuning all the available channels. A

display then appears on the TV screen to inform you of the tuning

progress.

If no channels are found, a display appears on screen asking you to

confirm your aerial is connected. Check the aerial is connected correctly

then press the OK button to repeat the tuning process.

Once tuning is complete, the ‘Programme Sorting’ prompt appears. If you

wish to change the order of the stored channels, press the OK button

and refer to page 15 for instructions. If you do not wish to sort the

channels at this time, press the MENU button to return to normal

operation.

3.

To view programmes, press the PROG+/- button or the numbered

buttons on the remote control.

Note:

If you need to re-enter the ‘Automatic Tuning’ procedure at any time, you can do so by pressing

the Auto Start up button (refer to page 7)

6 Finding your video channel

If you connected a VCR to your TV when following the ‘Connecting an aerial and a

VCR to the TV’ instructions, you now need to find your video channel.

1.

Press the PROG+/- button on the remote control until the picture from the

pre-recorded tape appears on screen.

Notes:

If you wish to move your video channel to a different programme number, refer to

‘Programme Sorting’ on page 15

.

If you have connected your VCR using a scart lead, press the button

repeatedly on the remote control until the picture from the pre-recorded tape

appears on the TV screen.

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Overview of the TV buttons

The TV buttons can be found on the control panel on the side of the TV. An expanded view is shown below.

Press on the mark,

then release to open

the door.

Programme buttons

Press to display the next (+)

or previous (-) channel.

Volume buttons

Press to increase (+) or

decrease (-) the volume.

Video input button

Auto Start up button

Press to select signals from

Press to start the auto start up

equipment connected to the

sequence. This is useful if you

TV sockets (refer to page 18

move to a different area, and

for details).

wish to use the ‘Automatic

Tuning’ procedure again.

Note:

For information on the socket connections, refer to page 19 for

details.

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TV menu system

Sound Adjustment menu

Sound adjustment menu

This menu allows you to customise the sound. Highlight the required option and

press b to select. The table below explains each option and how to use it.

Sound Effect

This option allows you to select one of four sound modes. Press V or v to select

Off, Natural*, Dynamic or Dolby V**. Press OK to confirm.

Notes:

*‘Natural’ and ‘Dynamic’ are functions of the ‘BBE High Definition Sound System’. This

system enhances clarity, detail, presence of sound and increases musical realism.

**This TV has been designed to create surround sound effect by simulating the sound of

four speakers with two speakers when the broadcast signal is Dolby Surround encoded.

The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for

details refer to page 18). Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and

the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Treble, Bass

These options allow you to customise the sound by adjusting the treble and bass

levels. Press B or b to set the levels. Press OK to confirm.

Balance

This option allows you to set the balance of sound between the left and right

speakers. Press B or b to set the balance. Press OK to confirm.

Reset

This option resets all sound controls (treble, bass and balance) to the factory

preset levels. Press b to restore default sound settings.

Auto Volume

Sometimes the broadcast volume level changes (e.g. adverts tend to be louder

than programmes). This option allows you to cancel this effect, giving a constant

volume level. Press V or v to select ‘Off’ or ‘On’. Press OK to confirm.

Note:

This option is not available when ‘Sound Effect’ is set to ‘Dolby V’.

Audio Type

When receiving a bilingual broadcast: This option allows you to choose which

language to listen to. Press V or v to select A to listen to the first language or B to

listen to the second language. Press OK to confirm.

When receiving a stereo broadcast: This option allows you to choose between

mono or stereo sound. Press V or v to select Mono or Stereo. Press OK to

confirm.

TV Speakers

This option allows you to switch the TV speakers on or off. Press V or v to set the

speakers to ‘On’, ‘Off One Time’ or ‘Off Permanent’. Press OK to confirm.

Note:

This feature is useful when connecting external audio equipment (Hi-Fi etc.- see page 18).

Headphones Set-up

With this option you can configure settings for the headphones. Your options are

as follows:

Volume: Allows you to set the volume level for the headphones. Press B

or b to adjust the volume. Press OK to confirm.

Audio Type: When receiving a bilingual broadcast: This option allows you

to choose which language to listen to. Press V or v to select A to

listen to the first language or B to listen to the second language.

Press OK to confirm.

When receiving a stereo broadcast: This option allows you to

choose between mono or stereo sound. Press V or v to select

Mono or Stereo. Press OK to confirm.

PAP Selection: This option allows you to set which PAP picture sends its sound

to the headphones (refer to ‘Picture and Picture’ on page 9).

Press V or v to select ‘Frame’ if you wish to hear the sound from

the active picture (which will be highlighted) or ‘Right Picture’ to

permanently hear the sound from the right picture. Press OK to

confirm.

Note:

The headphone volume is independent of the main volume set by the volume +/- button

of the remote control. However, the output level from the Audio output socket on the

rear of the TV is determined by the main volume setting.

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TV menu system

Set up menu

This menu gives you access to more advanced features. The options are:

Set-up menu

Language/Country

When you first installed the TV you were asked to select your language and

country. The ‘Language’ and ‘Country’ options in this ‘Set-up’ menu allow you to

change these settings. With the ‘Language’ or ‘Country’ option highlighted, press

b to enter. Press v or V to select the desired Language or Country then press OK

to confirm.

Auto Tuning

All the available channels were tuned in when the TV was first installed. This

‘Auto Tuning’ option allows you to repeat that process (e.g. to re-install the TV at

an alternative location or search for new channels that have been launched by

broadcasters). With the ‘Auto Tuning’ option highlighted, press b to select. The

autotune prompt appears on screen. Press OK to start the auto tuning process.

When all available channels have been tuned the TV returns to normal operation.

Programme sorting

This option allows you to change the order in which the channels are stored on

the TV and delete unwanted channels. With the ‘Programme sorting’ option

highlighted, press b to enter the ‘Programme sorting’ menu. Press v or V to

highlight the channel you wish to move to a new position, then press b to select

(press the OK button if you wish to delete the channel). Press v or V to highlight

the new position for your channel, then press the OK button. Your chosen

channel has now moved to the new position. Repeat to move other channels if

required.

Manual Tuning

Manual tuning setting screen

This option allows you to manually tune in channels. With the ‘Manual Tuning’

option highlighted, press b to enter the Manual Tuning menu. Press v or V to

highlight the programme number you wish to tune. Press OK to confirm, and

display the setting screen. Press v or V to highlight System, then press the b

button. Press v or V to set the system required. Choose from system B/G or D/K.

Press the B button. Press v button to highlight Channel and press the b button.

Press v or V to choose ‘C’ for terrestrial or ‘S’ for cable channels. Press the b

button. The channel number is highlighted.

(a) If you know the channel number you want: Press the numbered buttons

on the remote control to enter the channel number. Press OK to store.

(b) If you do not know the channel number: Press V to SEARCH.

The TV set automatically searches for the next available TV broadcast

channel or the VCR test signal. When a channel has been found press either

OK to store or V to continue searching.

Naming a channel

The ‘Label’ option allows you to give the channel a personalised name.

a) Press v or V to highlight ‘Label’ then press the b button to enter.

b) Press the v or V button to select the first letter or number of your choice.

Press b button to confirm. Select remaining characters in this way, then press

the OK button to store.

AFT (Automatic Fine Tune)

This option allows you to fine tune the channel for optimum result.

a) Press the v or V button to highlight ‘AFT’ then press the b button to enter.

b) Press the v or V button to adjust the tuning frequency over a range of -15 to

+15. Press the OK button to store.

Note:

In most cases it is best to leave the AFT option set to ‘On’.

Decoder

This option allows you to set a channel for viewing an encoded signal (e.g. from a

pay TV decoder.

a) Press v or V to highlight ‘Decoder’ then press the b button to enter.

b) Press v or V to select AV1 or AV3 depending on which socket your decoder

is connected to. Press the OK button to store.

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TV menu system

AV3 Output

This option allows you to set which signal source is output from the AV3 scart

socket (labelled ) on the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR to this

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s

3

socket you can record from equipment connected to the other sockets of the TV.

Press V or v to select one of the following settings then press the OK button to

confirm:

TV Always outputs the tuned analogue TV signal.

AV1 Outputs the signal from equipment connected to the

1

socket on the rear of the TV.

AV2 Outputs the signal from equipment connected to the

2

socket on the rear of the TV.

AV4 Outputs the signal from equipment connected to the

4/

s

4

socket on the rear of the TV.

AV5 Outputs the signal from equipment connected to the

5

/

s

5

socket on the side of the TV.

AV Labels

This ‘AV Labels’ option allows you to assign a name to any equipment connected

to the AV sockets of the TV. The name is then displayed briefly on screen when

the equipment is selected. With the ‘AV Labels’ option highlighted, press b to

enter the ‘AV Labels’ menu. Press v or V to highlight the socket you wish to

name. Press b to select the LABEL column. Press v or V to select one of the

preset names ‘Cable’, ‘CAM’, DVD’, ‘Sat’, or Video’. Select ‘Edit’ if you wish to

assign your own name. Press OK to store.

Note:

If ‘Edit’ is selected, press b to select the LABEL column. Press v or V to select the first

character. Press b to confirm this character. Select the other characters in the same way

(up to a maximum of five characters). After selecting all required characters, press OK to

store.

VCR Compensation

This option corrects jitter that can sometimes appear when playing back

programmes recorded on a bad or faulty tape.

With the ‘VCR Compensation’ option highlighted, press b button to enter. Press

the v or V button to select the AV socket your VCR is connected to, then press b

button to confirm. Press the v or V button to select ‘On’, then press OK button to

store.

Notes on AV inputs:

AV1/AV2 inputs: These sockets accept Video inputs or RGB inputs. The TV detects

which input is being applied to the socket, and automatically

displays the data on screen.

AV3/AV4 inputs: These sockets accept Video inputs or S-VHS inputs. The TV

detects which input is being applied to the socket, and

automatically displays the data on screen.

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TV menu system

Screen Adjustment

With this option you can configure settings for the TV screen. Your options are as

follows:

Auto Format: With this option switched on, the TV can automatically

adjust the picture size to suit the broadcast. Press V or

v to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Press OK to confirm.

4:3 Format Correction: When viewing 4:3 or 14:9 broadcasts there will be dark

areas visible at the edge of the screen. The settings

available are:

4:3 Dark areas remain on the TV screen.

Smart:The TV automatically switches to Smart mode,

eliminating any dark areas on the TV screen.

Press the V or v button to select ‘4:3’ or ‘Smart’. Press

OK to confirm.

Note:

This feature is only available when ‘Auto Format’ is set to ‘On’.

Picture Rotation: Due to the Earth’s natural magnetism the picture might

slant slightly. This option allows you to cancel out this

effect. With the ‘Picture Rotation’ option highlighted,

press b to select. Press v or V to rotate the picture over

a range of -5 to +5. Press OK to store.

RGB Setup: When viewing signals from RGB equipment connected

to the AV1 or AV2 sockets (e.g. DVD player,

PlayStation) the picture may need adjusting. This

option allows you to adjust the size and horizontal

picture position of the signals from the RGB equipment.

With the ‘RGB Setup’ option highlighted, press b to

enter the ‘RGB Setup’ menu. Press b to select H

Centre. Press v or V to centralise the picture over a

range of -5 to +5. Press OK to store. Press v to select

H Size. Press v or V to adjust the picture size over a

range of -5 to +5. Press OK to store.

Note:

If there is no RGB equipment connected to either the AV1 or

AV2 scart sockets the ‘RGB Set-up’ option will not be available.

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Connecting other equipment to the TV

A wide range of equipment can be connected to the TV through the front and rear

sockets.

Connecting equipment to the rear sockets

E

ABCD

VCR

DVD

Hi-Fi

Note:

Decoder/Set top box

Connecting cables are not supplied.

Connecting a DVD player

Connect a scart lead from the B socket of the TV to a scart socket on

1.

your DVD player (refer to your DVD instruction manual)

Insert a DVD into the DVD player, then press the ‘PLAY’ button. The

2.

picture appears automatically on the TV.

If not, press the button on the remote control repeatedly until the

picture appears on screen.

Press the button when you wish to return to normal TV operation.

3.

Connecting a Decoder/Set top box

Connect a scart lead from the A socket of the TV to a scart socket on

1.

your set top box (refer to your set top box instruction manual).

Switch on your set top box. The picture appears automatically on the TV.

2.

If not, press the button on the remote control repeatedly until the

picture appears on screen.

Press the button when you wish to return to normal TV operation.

3.

Connecting a SMARTLINK VCR

SMARTLINK is a direct link between the TV and a SMARTLINK VCR. Ensure your

SMARTLINK VCR is connected to the C socket labelled (SMARTLINK) i3/r3

VCR, using a fully wired 21 pin scart lead. For more information on SMARTLINK, refer

to your SMARTLINK VCR instruction manual.

Connecting a Hi-Fi

Connect a phono jack lead from the E sockets of the TV to your Hi-Fi

1.

(refer to your Hi-Fi instruction manual).

Use the Volume +/- button to set the required volume level. If you

2.

want to turn your TV speakers off, please refer to ‘TV Speakers’ in the

‘Sound Adjustment’ menu on page 14.

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Connecting other equipment to the TV

S-VHS

Camcorder

H

I

Headphones

PlayStation

J

G

Note:

Connecting cables are not supplied.

Camcorder

Connecting equipment to the front sockets

Connecting a PlayStation

Connect the lead supplied with your playstation to the sockets I (video

1.

input), and J (left and right audio input).

Switch on the PlayStation, insert a game, then press the button on

2.

the remote control repeatedly until the picture appears on screen.

Press the button when you wish to return to normal TV operation

3.

Connecting an S-VHS/8mm/Hi8 Camcorder

Connect your camcorder to the sockets H and J or I and J as

1.

shown.

Press the ‘PLAY’ button on your camcorder, then press the button on

2.

the remote control repeatedly until the picture appears on screen.

Press the button when you wish to return to normal TV operation

3.

Connecting headphones

Connect your headphones to the G socket on the TV.

1.

Refer to the ‘Headphones Set-up’ option (see Sound adjustment menu

2.

on page 14) to set the volume level.

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Additional information

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Using the remote control with DVD and VCR equipment

This remote control has been configured to operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but

> button

. button

also those made by other manufacturers. To operate other makes of DVD and VCR using

this remote control, complete the following procedure.

Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below. If your brand has more

1.

than one code allocated to it, make a note of the first code only at this stage.

Numbered

buttons

Press the > or . button on the remote control until either the VCR green

2.

light or the DVD green light illuminates.

With the required green light illuminated, press and hold down the > button

3.

for approximately 6 seconds, until the lights start to flash.

Using the numbered buttons, enter the 3 digit code for your DVD or VCR.

4.

Once a correct number has been entered, all three green lights will illuminate

momentarily.

Turn on your DVD or VCR and check that the remote control operates the

5.

main functions. If not, repeat steps 2 - 4 and enter the next 3 digit code

allocated to your brand of VCR or DVD.

When you wish to use the remote control to operate the TV again, press the

6.

> or . button until the TV green light illuminates. Don’t forget to select

VCR or DVD using the > or . buttons every time you wish to operate

that equipment with this remote control.

Note:

The brand codes you set may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately. Should this

happen, use the above procedure to reset the code. A small label has been attached to the

inside of the battery cover for you to make a note of your brand codes. Not all brands and models

of DVDs or VCRs are covered in this list.

VCR Brand List DVD Brand List

Brand Code Brand Code

SONY (VHS) 301, 302, 303, 308, 309, 362 SONY

001, 029, 030, 036, 037 , 038, 039,

040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 053, 054,

055

SONY (BETA) 303, 307, 310 AKAI 032

SONY (DV) 304, 305, 306 AIWA 021

AIWA 325, 331, 351 DENON 018, 027, 020, 002

AKAI 326, 329, 330 GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003

DAEWOO 342, 343 HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035

GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366 JVC 006, 017

HITACHI 327, 333, 334 KENWOOD 008

JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353, 354, 348, 349 LG 015, 014, 034

LG 332, 338 LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003

LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 MATSUI 013, 016

MATSUI 356, 357 ONKYO 022, 033

ORION 328 PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045, 046, 047

PANASONIC 321, 323 PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031

PHILIPS

311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359, 363, 364

PIONEER 004

SAMSUNG 339, 340, 341, 345 SAMSUNG 011, 014

SANYO 335, 336 SANYO 007

SHARP 324 SHARP 019, 027

THOMSON 319, 350, 365 THOMSON 012

TOSHIBA 337 TOSHIBA 003

YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002

Additional information

Teaching the remote control*

To reduce the number of remote controls you need, this remote control has a

learning feature. Once set up as explained below, it can be used in place of your

other remote controls.

Press and hold the . button for approximately six seconds, until the

1.

‘AUX’ light flashes.

*The functions learned may be lost if weak

batteries are not replaced immediately.

Press the button on which you wish to store a learned function. The VCR,

2.

TV, DVD and AUX lights flash in order.

The following buttons can be used to store learned

functions:

Other remote control

VIDEO I/1 button Numbered buttons

V, v, B, b buttons OK button

Coloured buttons Menu button

2-4cm

Prog+/- buttons

TV remote control

Position the other remote control as shown. Press the button that you

3.

wish to teach your TV remote control. The VCR, TV, DVD and AUX lights

illuminate at the same time when a function has been learned and stored.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to learn other functions.

4.

Press the . button to finish.

5.

Erasing the last learned function

Press and hold the . button for approximately six seconds, until the

1.

‘AUX’ light flashes.

Press the % button to erase the last learned function.

2.

Press the . button to return to normal operation.

3.

Erasing all the learned functions

Press and hold the . button for approximately six seconds, until the

1.

‘AUX’ light flashes.

Press the % and . buttons to erase all learned functions.

2.

Press the . button to return to normal operation.

3.

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Additional information

Specifications

TV System B/G/H, DK

Colour System PAL ,SE CAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Channel Coverage VHF: E2-E12

UHF: E21-E69

CATV: S1-S20

HYPER: S21-S41

D/K: R1-R12, R21-R69

Picture Tube Super Fine Pitch FD Trinitron Approx. 82cm

Sound Output Left/Right: 2x20W (music power), 2x10W (RMS)

Subwoofer: 1x30W (music power), 1x15W (RMS)

Power

Approx. 160W

Consumption

Dimensions

Approx. 1015 x 575 x 590mm

(w x h x d)

Weight Approx. 68kg

Rear Terminals 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input,

1

RGB input, TV audio/video output.

2

21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input,

RGB input, TV audio/video output

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s

3

21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/videoinput,

S-video input, selectable audio/video output.

4

s

21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/videoinput,

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4

S-video input.

RF In

Audio output - RCA phono jacks

Side Terminals Video input - phono jack

5

s

5

S video input - 4 pin

DIN

5

Audio inputs - phono jacks

Headphones jack - minijack stereo

Accessories

RM-940 remote control (1)

Supplied

IEC designated size AA battery (2)

Design and specification are subject to change without notice

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Solutions

No picture, no sound. • Power off.

• Plug in the TV.

• TV in standby.

• Press the button on the front of the TV. If the

indicator is on press the button on the remote control.

• Aerial disconnected.

• Check aerial connection.

Poor or no picture (screen is

• Picture preset level adjustment. • Select ‘Picture Adjustment’ menu then adjust the

dark), but good sound.

brightness, picture and colour levels.

Some channels are blank. • Scrambled or subscription-only

• Subscribe to pay-per-view broadcaster.

channel.

• Programme used only for data (no

• See ‘Programme sorting’ section (refer to page 15).

picture or sound).

• Programme not being transmitted.

Standby indicator flashing. • Fault (irregular flash). • Do not open the cabinet, refer to qualified personnel.

• Contact your nearest SONY Service Centre.

Good picture, no sound. • Volume control.

• Press the + button on the remote control.

• If is displayed on the screen, press the button on

the remote control.

• TV speakers turned ‘Off’.

• Set TV speakers to ‘On’ in Sound Adjustment menu.

No colour on colour

• Colour level setting. • Select ‘Picture Adjustment’ menu then adjust the colour

programmes.

setting.

Remote control does not

• Batteries low.

• Replace batteries.

function.

• Wrong mode.

• Press the > or . button to check if your remote

control is in the correct Mode for the equipment you are

trying to control.

Distorted picture when

• Inputs from external equipment not

• Switch off all additionally connected equipment.

changing programmes or

switched off.

selecting teletext.

• If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified

personnel .

• NEVER open the casing yourself.

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