Trinitron _Color TV
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1. Not recommended 8 ans gt 13ans for children under 16 ans age 13 18 ans Not recommended Press to block rating for ages under 16 e OOBE This program is restricted to adults U S A Ratings Canadian models only For programs from the United States see TV Ratings on page 27 29 Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control amp Menu To access the Parental Control menu see To access a menu on page 21 ZUOCIENKG SEUL Piirent Password Use 0 9 buttons to enter new password Move MGM In the Parental Control 433 menu you will be asked to set a 4 digit password for any further access into Parental Control 1 Press then use the buttons to enter a 4 digit password 2 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place If you forget your password see page 40 2 Confirm your password by entering it again Once your password is set correctly the next Parental Control menu appears 30 Using the Menus Setting the rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options Nide o Audio Ch hanne IJ Parent Timer Setup Basic ede ee FL dh Baranci Lock OFF Change Password Turn Parental Lock off 1 Move the cursor to Parental Lock and press gt or If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections OFF Child2. 3 Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on the TV To watch video programs from your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear of your VCR Optional connection 3 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting A V cables not supplied from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV a For optimum picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A V cable VIDEO does not provide sound the audio cables must still be connected 0 You can use the M2E button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs Operating Instructions TV and Cable Box Cable Box Tom fle IN A From cable S Rear of TV 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connecta coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF jack on the TV 2 To view channels from your cable box tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 as set on the rear panel of your cable box and use the cable box s remote control to change channels pa If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channel Fix feature see page 26 Connecting Your TV
3. TV Cable box and Cable KV 27FS16 KV 27FV16 KV 32FS16 only For this set up you can switch between scrambled channels through your cable box and normal CATV channels by pressing 5 Rear of TV KV 27FV16 only TS CO vipeo wT ouT j we Fora BE ee K swoto i i i w Woo 1 CONVERTER hed gt Y Se wore i Gm OOO i Cable Box sa OO K J GB me Pee ate aa lean PC IMD O I 0 6 2 When using PIP the AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture Operating Instructions TV VCR and Cable box Rear of TV Ji am 7 RNKC gt ig NO O jste go i OO T VCR E OUT se CY 3 R IN QUT 44 Cable box 4 1 Ger 4 Optional connection D IN Cable 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on the TV A if you will be controlling ali channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channel Fix feature see page 26 Optional connection 4 If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting A V cables not supplied from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV For optimum pictur
4. Basic Connections 3 Cable Box Connections 4 Connecting Additional Equipment 5 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control 14 Setting Up the TV Automatically 16 Using Picture in Picture PIP 17 Quick Start to the Menus 111 18 Using the Menus Using the Video GM Menu 22 Using the Audio 8 Menu 23 Using the Channel Setup F Menu 25 Parental Comtroll cscccsssessessossecsssesorsecseccsssnce 27 Using the Parental Control 3 Menu 30 Using the Timer Menu 11 11 11 1 33 Using the Setup Menu 34 Using the Basic dh Menu 1 1 1 1111111 35 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 36 Troubleshooting sue aoawcicii WE 39 SPOCINCAN ONS AAAA A AA 41 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV Before you begin using this manual please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual Trinitron Color TV Features Some of the features you will enjoy include Q FLAT CRT New technologically advanced screen for optimal picture quality Q Parental Control A tool for parents to help monitor what their children wa
5. 4 Using A V cables connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR 5 Using A V cables connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV 2 To view from the satellite receiver or VCR select the video input to which your satellite receiver or VCR is connected by pressing Twice on the remote control 10 Connecting Your TV Connecting a Camcorder Using A V cables connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV Front A V Panel ty MENU VIDEO 2 INPUT O VIDEO L MONO AUDIO A oe A if you have an S VIDEO equipped camcorder you can use an S VIDEO cable for optimum picture quality Connecting a DVD Player 1 Using A V cables connect AUDIO R and L OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO R and LIN on your TV 2 Using A V cables connect VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of TV voeo w Rear of DVD player LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L viDEQ VIDEO d For optimum picture quality use VIDEO instead of the yellow A V cable S VIDEO does not provide sound the audio cables must still be connected 11 Operating instructions Connecting an Audio System Using A V cables connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs e g TV AUX TAPE2 on your stereo Rear of TV AUDIO QUT 2 Set your stereo to the chosen line input See pa
6. Set rating limits on your TV based JENS Zb GR FE i on a program s rating or content Password Video Audio Channel Parent Setup Bi ASIC Set the clock on your TV and r SEO foal Sey Fa ea program scheduled viewing using 5 or a er smaczki Timer 1 and Timer 2 Timer2 Set Current Time Daylight Saving OFF Aude Onspnol Parent Time sep NW Program your channels label syg call b ap FEE J J video inputs select menu aint Vision OFF languages or run a demo of the Video Label menus Tilt Correction O Language English 16 9 Enhanced OFF Demo Basic Menu 19 Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV To access a menu Press Use lt or to move through the menus Use the or 6 buttons to highlight an option Press gt or to select or access an option Vi amp WN oa After adjusting or selecting an option press or to complete the adjustment im gt MENU Press lt to go to the previous menu or press to close the menu 21 Operating Instructions Using the Video amp Menu To access the Video menu see To access a menu on page 21 Mode Customized picture viewing RB Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic ts ch EO Ph Mode Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness HT Color Temp Cool VM High Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness
7. Youth Young Adult or Custom 2 Use the or amp buttons to select the desired rating and press or To select Custom Ratings press gt or TUT Video Audio Channet EERTE Timer r o EL fla Parental Lock Young Adult Change Password Allow programs for ages 14 and older Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of Child TV Y TV G G U S models only G Canadian models only Youth TV PG PG U S models only PG Canadian models only Young Adult TV 14 PG 13 U S models only 14 Canadian models only Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section OFF No rating limit 31 Operating Instructions Using the Custom menu Before setting Custom ratings see pages 27 29 Overview of the Ratings for a description of the available rating systems Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings See page 28 for U S models and page 29 for Canadian models for more information 5 Once you have blocked a rating or content all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked Changing your password 1 Use the 4 or buttons to move the cursor to Change Password and press gt or 2 Follow the steps 2 and 3 of Using the Parental Control Menu on page 30 Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating Q Press Wow then use the buttons to enter your password 2 Entering your password to view a blocked prog
8. decrease the higher pitched sound Press gt or 4 to increase the higher pitched sound Press or amp to decrease the lower pitched sound Press gt or 4 to increase the lower pitched sound Press or to emphasize the left speaker sound Press gt or to emphasize the right speaker sound KV 27FV16 only Press or 4 to select one of the following options ON Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels OFF Select to turn Steady Sound off o Press for a direct selection of ka Sound settings Effect Press 4 or to select one of the following options OFF Normal stereo or mono reception SRS Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals KV 27FV16 only Simulated Add a surround like effect to mono programs KV 27FV16 only Surround Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs KV 27FS12 KV 27FS16 KV 32FS12 KV 32FS16 only 23 Operating Instructions MTS Stereo Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo Multi Channel Mono Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception sound Auto SAP Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program SAP when a signal is received Ao if your TV is set to Auto SAP some programs may be muted or distorted If your TV does not output sound change your Audio settings to Stereo or Mono AD Press MISS for direct MTS settings Stereo Mono Auto SAP Speaker E ON Select to listen to the soun
9. except as noted Television system Channel coverage Antenna Picture tube Power requirements Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories KV 27FS12 KV 27FS16 Screen size Inputs outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions W H D Mass American TV standard NTSC VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF UHF FD Trinitron tube 120V 60 Hz Size AA R6 batteries 2 Remote Control RM Y168 1 KV 27FS512 KV 32FS12 RM Y169 1 KV 27FS16 KV 32FS16 RM Y171 1 KV 27FV16 Connecting cables VMC 810S 820S VMC 720M YC YC 15V 30V RK74A U V mixer EAC 66 TV Stand SU 27FD3 27 inch models SU 32FD3 32 inch models Visible screen size 27 inch 686 mm measured diagonall Actual FA size 29 inch 736 mm measured diagonally 3 video 3 audio 1S VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT 2 RF inputs KV 27FS16 1 Y Pg PR 5Wx2 160 W in use KV 27FS12 170 W in use KV 27FS16 1 W instandby 700 x 632 x 512 mm 275 g x 25 x 201 4 in 47 kg 103 Ibs 10 oz 41 Operating Instructions KV 27FV16 Screen size Inpu ts outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions W H D Mass KV 32FS12 KV 32FS16 Screen size Inputs outputs Speaker output Power Consumption Dimensions W H D Mass Visible screen size 27 inch 686 mm measured diagonall Actual tube size 29 inch 736 mm measured diagonally 3 video 3 audio 2 S VIDEO i 1 Mo
10. instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set E 5 Contents Introduction Trinitron Color TV Features n 1 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 About this Manual en 2 Connecting Your TV
11. is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than other 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 you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canad
12. use PIR Press to display and change the size of the window picture To cancel press until the window picture turns off tmo Press repeatedly to cycle through available video inputs AUDIO Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture wam Press to change the channel in the window picture position Press to move the location of the window picture SS FREEZE Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture swe Press to swap the main picture with the window picture Au The AUX input cannot be viewed in the window picture 17 Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on screen menus Menu Allows you to Audio Channe a Parent Timer _ Setup Basic Make adjustments to your picture f settings Moder Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp Cool E z S sum Change your audio settings CZESTE KMAT Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound OFF Effect OFF MTS Stereo Speaker ON Audio Out Variable WE Customize your channel settings al Eh d 2a fis Favorite Channel Cable ON Channel Fix OFF Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label The menus illustrated in this manuals are for KV 27FV16 Your menus may not look like those illustrated 18 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Allows you to Video Audio Chi FIU Parent Timer Setup Basic
13. S O NY 4 075 499 21 1 FD Trinitron WEGA Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions KV 27FS12 KV 27FS16 KV 27FV16 KV 32FS12 KV 32FS16 2000 by Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the TV to rain or moisture CAUTION AN ZN DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIA 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 dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons i This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Note to the CATV 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Q Operate the TV only on 120 V AC J One blade of the power plus is wider than the other for safety purposes and wil
14. Standard Select for a standard picture Sports Select for a bright picture Movie Select for a finely detailed picture AD Press for direct Mode settings Vivid Standard Sports Movie Picture Picture contrast Brightness Picture adjustment Color Color saturation Hue Color tones Sharpness Picture detail Color Temp White intensity adjustment VM Velocity Modulation 22 Press or to decrease picture contrast Press gt or to increase picture contrast Press or to darken the picture Press gt or 4 to brighten the picture Press or to decrease color saturation Press gt or to increase color saturation Press Or 4 to increase the red tones Press or to increase the green tones Press or 4 to soften the picture Press or to sharpen the picture Cool Gives the white colors a blue tint Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint Warm Gives the white colors a red tint Sharpens picture definition to give objects a sharp clean edge Select from one of the following options High Low OFF Using the Menus Using the Audio 2 Menu To access the Audio menu see To access a menu on page 21 Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Stabilizes volume MIE fo Audio TEN Parent Timer Setup Z Ca RR 2 L d Treble eee Bass a Balance Steady Sound OFF Effect OFF MTS Stereo Speaker ON Audio Out Variabie Press or to
15. a provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed aS FRAYED oR TAUT In Ac LWE CRACKED Pt VG If liquid has been spilled into the set Ifthe set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating
16. ailable video inputs Press to change the VHF UHF input to the AUX input KV 27F516 KV 27FV16 KV 32FS16 only Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input Your VCR power will remain on Moves the cursor in the on screen menus Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor Press the center button to select or access an option Cycles through the available Video Mode settings The remote control shown RM Y 171 is for KV 27FV16 Your remote control may not look like the one illustrated 14 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions SLEEP Turns the TV off automatically in approximately 15 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes Cancel b pressing until SLEEP OFF appears MTS SAP Cycles through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Mono and Auto SAP Second Audio Programming DISPLAY Press once to show current time if set and channel number 2 Cycles through available Steady TWSAT Sound settings see page 23 JUMP Alternates between the last two channels selected with the buttons GUIDE Brings up the custom guide of your satellite receiver MENU Displays the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an on screen menu CODE SET Use to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment see page 36 2 For information on Picture in Picture PIP operatio
17. ating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels Rating Defined as G General audience PG Parental o Guidance pie a Ratings suggested PG I PG 13 Parents strongly o gt cautioned DST 72 R Restricted Press to block rating NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X No one 17 and under admitted Unrated U S models only You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated Allow Allows all _ unrated programs Block Blocks all unrated Custom Ratings programming Movie Ratings TV Ratings Unrated Allow Press to set Movie 2 If you choose to block unrated TV programs please be aware that the following programs may be blocked emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 28 Using the Menus English Ratings Canadian models only These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English Rating c C8 G PG 14 18 Defined as Children Children 8 years and English Rating older EE General programming Parental Guidance 18 Press to block rating Viewers 14 and older e MEHE Adult programming French Ratings Canadian models only These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans Defined as General Not recommended French Ratin for younger children G g
18. be programmed to operate most video equipment see page 36 About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo system or camcorder Once you are connected follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on screen menus 2 The TV front and rear panels illustrated in this manual are for KV 27FS1 2 KV 27FS16 KV 32FS12 and KV 32FS16 The rear panel shown on pages 7 and 13 is for KV 27FV16 Your front and rear panels may not look exactly like those illustrated Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home choose one of the connections below A VHF only or VHF UHF or Cable B VHF only or UHF only or VHF UHF C VHF and UHF 75 ohm Rear of TV coaxial cable VHF UHF 300 ohm twin Rear of TV lead cable VHF UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF UHF EAC 66 U V mixer not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception Operating Instructions Cable Box Connections So
19. d from the TV speakers with Custom selection or without a separate stereo system of audio output OFF Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the POUNCE TV s sound only through external audio system speakers Audio Out Variable Adjust the volume through your TV Use to control the Fixed Adjust the TV volume through a connected stereo TV s volume through a stereo Audio out can only be set when Speaker is set to OFF 24 Using the Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To access the Channel Setup menu see To access a menu on page 21 waded o Audio Parent Timer Setup Bas eich 2 56 d ESEA Channel Cable ON Channel Fix OFF Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Labei Favorite With the Favorite Channel menu open Channel 1 Press gt or to select Quick ACCESS 2 Use the or 9 buttons to select Auto or Manual to favorite When Auto is selected the last seven channels channels accessed by the buttons will appear 3 When in Manual press then 4 to select the position 1 7 where you want to set a favorite channel Then press gt or cp 4 Using the or 4 buttons select the desired channel 5 Press co then the TV will change to the channel entered 2 To use Favorite Channel Exit all menus and press Press 4 or 4 to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press gt After you close the menu the PIP window picture appears so you can preview the favori
20. e 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 tripod bracket 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 any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 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 Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to move the set Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto or push against the set The set may fall causing serious injury 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 e Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation
21. e caption and press to select it When finished press CD to activate Favorite Channel Channel Skip Add and Channel Label cannot be used when Channel Fix is set 26 Using the Menus Parental Control The Parental Control feature is designed to help parents monitor what their children watch on television This section shows you the different rating systems available and how to set your TV s rating limit Overview of the Ratings Once you have become familiar with these rating systems you should be ready to set your TV s rating limit TV Ratings The TV ratings are divided into two groups age based and content based TV Ratings TV Y TV Y7 FV Age TV G Content TV PG D L S V TV 14 TV MA L S V Press to block rating e Ampa Age Defined as Contents Defined as TV Y All children FV Fantasy Violence TV Y7 Directed to older children D se Suggestive TV G General audience m dialogue TV PG Parental Guidance L o _ Strong language suggested S Sexual situations TV 14 Parents Strongly V Violence cautioned ne eee TV MA Mature Audience only Av The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain intense violence 27 Operating Instructions Movie Ratings U S models only This system defines the r
22. e quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A V cable S VIDEO does not provide sound the audio cables must stili be connected You can use the YZS button to switch between the VHF UHF and VIDEO inputs Connecting Your TV TV and Satellite Receiver Rear of TV VIDEO IN From w a S VIDEO cable s 06 antenna Y Satellite receiver VHFIUHF ee SILNI gt AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Satellit n meme 6 cable JOUT 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 3 Using A V cables connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV Aa For optimum picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow A V cable S VIDEO does not provide sound the audio cables must still be connected 5 You can use the 2 button to switch between the VHF UHF and satellite receiver inputs i Operating Instructions TV Satellite Receiver and VCR Satellite ae cable Rear of TV From cable antenna Tdh gl the a Q 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Using a coaxial cable connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on your TV
23. ealistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Cable box codes Hamlin Regal Jerrold G L Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 315 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 223213 Laser Disc Player codes Sony Panasonic Pioneer 701 704 710 702 Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Other Information 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 Satellite receiver codes Sony General Electric Hitachi Hughes Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba DVD codes Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba 801 preset code for remote control 802 805 804 803 802 808 806 807 751 753 752 755 754 Ao If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment o Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset 37 Operating Instructions 2 In some rare cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied
24. etup 25 Parental Control 3 30 Setup amp amp 34 Timer amp 33 Video 22 Mode 22 Vivid 22 Standard 22 Sports 22 Movie 22 Mono 24 MTS 24 Auto SAP 24 Mono 24 Stereo 24 Overview of the Ratings 27 43 Operating Instructions Parental Control 27 Parental Control Menu 30 Picture 22 Picture in Picture PIP 17 Programming the Remote Control 36 Remote Control 14 Ratings English Ratings 29 French Ratings 29 Movie Ratings 28 TV Ratings 27 Unrated 28 U S A Ratings 29 Setup Menu 34 Sharpness 22 Speaker 24 Specifications 41 Steady Sound 23 Stereo 24 Timer Menu 33 Timer 1 and Timer 2 33 Treble 23 Troubleshooting 39 TV Features 1 Tilt Correction 34 Video Menu 22 Video Label 34 VM 22 Sony Corporation Printed in USA
25. fall at the end of Daylight Saving Saving ON Select in spring to compensate for Daylight Saving When you perform Auto Program all Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared a Any loss of power will cause Current Time Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings ta be cleared 33 Operating Instructions Using the Setup amp menu To access the Setup menu see To access a menu on page 21 Caption Vision Closed Captioning Video Label Label connected equipment Tilt Correction Language 16 9 Enhanced Demo 34 Vidco Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Ce eee ii z roo RR a E Caption Vision OFF Video Label Tilt Correction O Language English 16 9 Enhanced OFF Demo Press or to select one of the following options OFF Caption Vision is not activated CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program TXT1 2 3 4 Displays network station information XDS Extended Data Services Displays information about the network and current program if available With the Video Label window open 1 Press or to access the input you want to label and press gt or 2 Press 4 or to choose a label and press gt or Press or 4 to correct any tilt of the picture by 5 and 5 press gt or GD to activate Display all menus in your language of choice Use the or buttons select the desired language and press or CD Provides enhanced picture
26. ge 23 for additiona audio setup instructions 12 Connecting Your TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing KV 27FV16 only MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR to perform tape editing Rear of TV KV 27FV16 only VCR for recording Q Qs Gie 1 Connect the VCR for playback by using the setup instructions on page 5 of this manual 2 Using A V cables connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your TV Ar To perform gt a set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing 13 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions This section shows you how to use the more advanced buttons on the remote control and ow to use the on screen menus Using the Remote Control MUTING O SYSTEM OFF TVATR O CH POWER VTR DvD SAT CAQALE SSO FUNCTION VTR DVD SATICABLE TV FREEZE SWAP Pie AUDIO 5S Sls ANT TVAVIDEO MTS SAP DISPLAY Button POWER FUNCTION MUTING SYSTEM OFF TVNIDEO PICTURE MODE Description Press when you want to turn connected equipment on and off Press when you want to control connected equipment with your remote control Instantly turns off the sound Press again or press to restore sound Powers off all Sony equipment at once may not work with older equipment Cycles through av
27. l fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer Q Ifany liquid or solid object falls into the TV unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further 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 channel 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 results of misuse AN To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an Z extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure o You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed a
28. me pay cable TV systems to use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels Cable Box Cable a D 1 i i 2 Rear of TV i VHF UHF IN U amp OUT Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Au If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box you should consider using the Channel Fix feature see page 26 Cable Box and Cable For this set up you can switch between scramble channels through your cable box and normal CATV channels by using the 69 button Cable Box ear ar TV 8 Q c4 o D OUT TO CONVERTER s 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied i Signal VHF UHF om CATV cable unscrambled channels Ifyou 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 see page 26 Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box see page 36 Av When using PIP you cannot view the AUX input in the window picture 4 Connecting Your TV Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV j __VOEOIN sd 1 Te AAR ENT eee Jato ao gt a A VCR K OUT Poz AUDIO L VIDEO 8 F669 From JE cable antenna
29. n buttons see page 17 If you lost your remote control see page 40 15 Operating Instructions Setting Up the TV Automatically After you have finished connecting your TV you can perform Auto Program to set up your channels POWER 1 Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setu screen appears NY p PP Auto Setup Auto Program CH Exit CH First please connect cable antenna CH 2 Press G on the remote control or in the TV front panel to perform Auto Program To perform Auto Program again 1 Press EV 2 Presso to highlight Channel 3 Press to highlight Cable Press gt or to select 4 Press 4 or to select ON or OFF according to how you connected your TV Press or 5 Press to highlight Auto Program Press gt or to search for channels The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program 16 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using Picture in Picture PIP The Picture in Picture PIP feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously one in the full size main picture and one in a smaller window picture Indicates which channel is currently Channel number of receiving sound the main picture Channel number of the window picture Window picture Dual Tuner PIP KV 27FS16 KV 27FV16 KV 32FS16 only These models are equipped with dual tuners This means that PIP is ready to
30. nd used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina 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 O Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected G Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV M To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings Q Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Use of this television 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 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and the rear of your TV Trademarks and C
31. nitor Out 2 RF inputs 1 Y Pg PR 15Wx2 220 W in use 1 W in standby 762 x 604 x 519 mm 30 x 237 3 x 20 1 3 in 49 kg 108 Ibs Visible screen size 32 inch 813 mm measured rected Actual tube size 34 inch 863 mm measured diagonally 3 video 3 audio 1S VIDEO 1 Audio Out 2 RF inputs KV 32FS16 1 Y Pp PR Ai eas 165 W in use KV 32FS12 170 W KV 32FS16 1 W in standby 800 x 708 x 582 mm 31 gt x 277 g x 23 in 75 kg 163 lbs Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 42 Index 16 9 Enhanced 34 Advanced Menu 35 Audio BIE Menu 23 Audio Out 24 Auto Program 16 26 Auto SAP 24 Balance 23 Basic db Menu 35 Bass 23 Battery Installation 2 Brightness 22 Cable 25 Cable box Connections 4 Caption Vision 34 35 Channel Label 26 Channel Fix 26 Channel Setup jl Menu 25 Channel Skip Add 26 Color 22 Color Temp 22 Connections Cable Box 4 Cable and antenna 3 Cable Box and Cable 4 Connecting an Audio System 12 Connecting a Camcorder 11 Connecting a DVD Player 11 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 13 TV and Cable Box 6 TV Cable box and Cable 7 TV and VCR5 TV and Satellite Receiver 9 TV Satellite Receiver and VCR 10 TV VCR and Cable Box 8 Current Time 33 Daylight Saving 33 Demo 34 Effect 23 35 OFF 23 35 Simulated 23 35 SRS 23 35 Surround 23 35 Favorite Channel 25 Hue 22 Language 34 Menus Audio BF 23 Basic dh 35 Channel S
32. nnel Setup menu page 25 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 16 Batteries could be weak Replace them page 2 Move the TV 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights 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 In the password screen enter the following master password 4357 After using the master password you must create a new password it cannot be used to unlock currently blocked channels You can use the front A V panel controls to access the menu Press to open the menu Use the or buttons on the front A V panel instead of the or buttons on the remote control Use the button on the front A V panel instead of the G gt and gt buttons on the remote control Press YY again when the setting or adjustment is complete Contact your nearest Sony dealer to order a replacement If you use the button to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when you press EV again To have access to the other menus use the button to select Advance Menu page 35 If after reading these Operating Instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Direct Response Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 U S residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Specifications Other information For all models
33. opyrights ENERGY STAR is a registered mark AS an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product lrergy_ model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP 4638258 4482866 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM KV 27FV16 only The SRS SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from SRS Labs Inc It is covered by U S Patent No 4 748 669 Other U S and foreing patents pending The word SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademark of SRS Labs Inc Important Safeguards 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 AD Grounding or Polarization This se
34. ram will temporarily turn Lock to OFF To reactivate your Lock settings turn the TV off then back on The TV will return to the settings that you have selected 32 Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu see To access a menu on page 21 Wigs Audio Channel Parent 6 Timer Setup _ Basic OOO pole cae 1 km Timer2 Set Current Time Daylight Saving OFE Timer 1 and With the menu open set cursor on Timer 1 or Timer 2 Timer 2 1 Press gt or then press gt or again Scheduled 2 Press 4 or until the desired day or range of days is viewing displayed then press or 3 Press or Y to select the hour you want the TV to turn on then press gt or 4 Press Q or to select the minute you want the TV to turn on then press gt or 5 Press or to set the duration up to 6 hours then press or co 6 Press or to set the channel and press gt or o You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 and Timer 2 You can set the Timer to ON OFF or Set Once the timer is set you can turn it on or off without having to go through the settings Current With the menu open Time 1 Press gt orc 2 Press 4 or to select the day and press gt or 3 Press or until the current hour is displayed then press gt or 4 Press 4 or until the current minute is displayed then press gt or Daylight OFF Select in
35. re holding the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve 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 Do not place any objects especially heavy objects on top of the set The object may fall from the set causing injury 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 OD E TE 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 aR Installation Always use two or more people to lift or move the set The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone or from unsteady handling Install the set on a stable level surface F Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for exampl
36. remote control In this case use the equipment supplied remote control Operating a VCR Press VTR DVD CH CH gt lt lt OT pp H and p at the same time TVNTR O Operating a DVD Press VTR DVD l CH cH u OO p E n 8 6 p MENU R To Power on the VCR Select channels directly Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Change between VCR and TV inputs To Power on the DVD Select chapters directly Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop Pause Move the cursor in the menu Display the DVD menu Operating a Laser Disc Press YVTRYDND CH CH gt E H 38 To Power on the laser disc Search chapters forward or backward Play disc Stop Pause Other Information Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your TV try the suggestions below If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer No picture no sound Poor or no picture good sound Good picture no sound No color No signal Dotted lines or stripes Double images m O a caoooo oO or ghosts Make sure the power cord is plugged in If red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes disconnect and reconnect the power cord to restore the TV If the problem continues call your local service center Check the TV VIDEO settings when watching TV se
37. resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD only available when the TV is in Video mode Select to perform a demonstration of the on screen menus Using the Menus Using the Basic di Menu To access the Basic menu see To access a menu on page 21 Press to enter the Basic Menu Picture Picture contrast Caption Vision Closed Captioning Effect Advanced Menu Basic Menu Picture Bree Caption Vision OFF Effect OFF Advance Menu Move UHC Press lt or to decrease picture contrast Press gt or to increase picture contrast Press 4 or to select one of the following options OFF Caption Vision is not activated CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program TXT1 2 3 4 Displays network station information XDS Extended Data Services Displays information about the network and current program if available Press or to select one of the following options OFF Normal stereo or mono reception SRS Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound for stereo audio signals KV 27FV16 only Simulated Add a surround like effect to mono programs KV 27FV16 only Surround Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs KV 27FS12 KV 27FS16 KV 32FS12 KV 32FS16 only Select to return to the main menus A jf you use the amp Y button t to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when a press again To have access to the other menu
38. s use the amp to select Advanced Menu 35 Other Information Programming the Remote Control You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non Sony video equipment 1 Press CH 2 Press E3 or E FUNCTION 3 Use the Q Q buttons to key in the code number from the following chart ENTER 4 Press O VCR codes Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay 36 341 312 309 314 336 337 a 322 339 340 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 35 338 329 304 309 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 JCPenney Jvc Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta _ Mitsibishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar a RCA PROSCAN 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 Ct 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 VCR codes R
39. t to TV when watching video equipment set to VIDEO page 14 Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly into the remote control page 2 Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust Picture in the Video menu page 22 Adjust Brightness in the Video menu page 22 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 3 Press W so that MUTING disappears from the screen page 14 Check your Audio settings Your TV may be set to Auto SAP page 24 Adjust Color in the Video menu page 22 Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu page 25 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 3 Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from other electronic equipment Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise which can interfere with TV reception Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service 39 Cannot receive higher number channels UHF when using an antenna Cable stations don t seem to work Remote control does not operate The TV needs to be cleaned Lost password for Parental Control You fost your remote control Cannot access other menus when using the Basic Menu Operating Instructions Make sure Cable is set to OFF in the Channel Setup menu page 25 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 16 Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Cha
40. t 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 Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm Lightning may strike while you a
41. tch on TV by establishing rating limits u Favorite Channel Instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button Q Picture in Picture PIP Allows you to view two channels simultaneously KV 27FV16 KV 27FS16 KV 32FS16 only Q Universal Remote Control Program your remote control to operate your connected cable box VCR digital satellite receiver or DVD player G Energy Star A recognized symbol of energy efficiency Q SVIDEO A video input that offers enhanced picture quality a Direct MTS Allows direct access to changing your Multi Channel TV Sound Stereo Mono or Auto SAP Second Audio Program with the touch of a button U Trilingual Menus Choose between English French or Spanish l menus Q Front Panel Controls Allows for access to the on screen menus without the use of a remote control Q Front A V inputs A quick connection for video games camcorders or stereo mono equipment Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA R6 batteries supplied into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide 3 Under normal conditions batteries will last up to six months If the remote control does not operate properly the batteries might be worn out 2 if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage An Your remote control can
42. te channel KV 27FS16 KV 27FV16 KV 32FS16 only Cable ON Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable OFF Select if you are using a TV antenna A After changing your cable settings you will need to perform Auto Program 25 Operating Instructions Channel Fix Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label Label up to 40 channels with their call letters 2 6 Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR Select the appropriate channel usually 3 or 4 and use the cable box s or VCR s remote control for channel selection Video 1 Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment e g satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed to it AUX 2 6 Select when the cable box is connected to AUX input Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV It will cycle through all available channels and program any receivable channels Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones 1 Use the Q buttons or the CH buttons to select the channel then press 2 Press to Skip or Add only one option will be available With the Channel Label window open 1 Press then press or 9 until you reach the desired channel number 2 Press to activate the channel 3 Press then press gt or to highlight the label field 4 Press or to display the first call letter or number of th
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