SONY KV365S65
Service Manual

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

The instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers shown reflect those of the Operating Instruction Manual.
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Welcome!

Precautions
Safety
� Operate the TV only with 120 V AC . � The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit in the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. � If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. � If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord. For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied leaflet �IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS�.

Using This Manual
This manual is divided into four major sections. We recommend that you carefully review the contents of each section in the order presented to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new TV.

Connecting and Installing the TV
Making Connections
Refer to the table below, it will direct you to the diagram suitable to the components you will be connecting.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Trinitron® Color TV. This manual is written for the models listed below. Before reading, check the model number located on the front of this manual or on the rear of your TV. Model KV-35S45 is used for menu and illustration purposes. Differences in operation are indicated in the text; for example, �KV-35S45 only�.
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1 Connecting and Installing the TV
This section guides you through your initial set up. It shows how to connect to your antenna or cable, and connect any

If you will be connecting
Cable or antenna only Cable and antenna (KV-32S65, 32V65, 35S65, 35V65 only) Cable box Cable box and cable to view scrambled channels (KV-32S65, 32V65, 35S65, 35V65 only) VCR and cable or antenna VCR and cable box Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) VCR and Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver (DBS) Digital Versatile Disc player (DVD) Audio system A/V receiver Two VCR's for tape editing (KV-32V40, 32V65, 35V65 only) Camcorder to view tapes S-Link connections (KV-32S65, 32V65, 35S65, 35V65 only) 4

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accessories or components. Basic Set Up This section teaches you the basic skills needed to operate your new TV. It shows you how to operate special functions of the remote control.

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Model Number KV-32S40 KV-32S45
KV-32S65 KV-32V40 KV-32V65 KV-35S40 KV-35S45 KV-35S65 KV-35V65

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3 Using your New TV
This section shows you how to begin using your new TV. It shows how to use the Easy Set Up Guide feature, and how to use your remote control. Using your Menus This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your TV's settings. Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar controls may be found on the TV console. 3

Installing
� To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings. � Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

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Cable or Antenna Connections
Connecting directly to cable or an antenna
The connection you choose will depend on the cable found in your home. Newer homes will be equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes will probably have 300 -ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other homes may contain both (see C ).

Connecting and Installing the TV (continued)
C
� VHF 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF and EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied) 300-ohm twin lead cable

Note

� In order to receive channels with an antenna, you will need to turn your CABLE to OFF (see page 26) and perform the AUTO PROGRAM function.

Cable Box Connections
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels.
If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 26. Cable (Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

Cable box

� UHF

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your
cable to the IN on your cable box.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on
Cable and antenna
� KV-32S65, 32V65, 35S65, 35V65 only

your cable box to VHF/UHF on your TV.

IN Cable box

OUT

A
� VHF only or � VHF/UHF or � Cable 75-ohm (Rear of TV) coaxial cable VHF/UHF

If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient for viewing both local and cable channels. Select cable or antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. You will be able to alternate between the two input sources.
(Rear of TV) CATV cable AUX TO CONVERTER

Cable box and cable
� KV-32S65, 32V65, 35S65, 35V65 only

B
� VHF only or � UHF only or � VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of TV) VHF/UHF

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control.
Notes

If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature discussed on page 26. Cable box (Rear of TV) AUX

Antenna connector

(No connection "TO CONVERTER" in this case) Antenna cable

� Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. (see page 32) � When using PIP, you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture. Tip z

scrambled channels

TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) (signal) VHF/UHF

KV-32S65/35S65

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

VHF/UHF

Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

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