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...TV Using the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Button Description 18 TV Controls and Indicators 20 Using Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 21 Using PIP Feature 22 Favorites 22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs 24 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Using the Picture Settings 26...Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38 Troubleshooting 39 Important Notices 43 Specifications 44 Index 45 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com ...
...TV Using the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Button Description 18 TV Controls and Indicators 20 Using Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 21 Using PIP Feature 22 Favorites 22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs 24 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Using the Picture Settings 26...Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38 Troubleshooting 39 Important Notices 43 Specifications 44 Index 45 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com ...
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...Stunning HD Experience Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously (page 22). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels ... You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen. Refer to a standard analog signal, you compare a high-definition signal to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately...
...Stunning HD Experience Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously (page 22). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels ... You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen. Refer to a standard analog signal, you compare a high-definition signal to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately...
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... press MENU and select the Auto Program under the Screen settings; Retail Home • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial ...setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for this TV. Select WIDE INPUT V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. for more details, see page 9. • Select your preferred aspect...
... press MENU and select the Auto Program under the Screen settings; Retail Home • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial ...setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for this TV. Select WIDE INPUT V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. for more details, see page 9. • Select your preferred aspect...
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...8226; If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly ...inserted. 17 Push to open Guidelines to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor ...
...8226; If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly ...inserted. 17 Push to open Guidelines to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor ...
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... See "Using the Menus" on all Control for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. See page 23. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the ...displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with channel/program information you are used to control the equipment connected to the TV by an HDMI connection to your Favorites list. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. The banner will be set ...
... See "Using the Menus" on all Control for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. See page 23. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the ...displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with channel/program information you are used to control the equipment connected to the TV by an HDMI connection to your Favorites list. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. The banner will be set ...
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... and while the list of external inputs. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. INPUT In the menu screen, this ...display the list of external inputs menu is completely switched off the TV. 6 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 0 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control. VOLUME + Press to turn on . 5 POWER Press to...
... and while the list of external inputs. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. INPUT In the menu screen, this ...display the list of external inputs menu is completely switched off the TV. 6 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 0 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control. VOLUME + Press to turn on . 5 POWER Press to...
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...the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. Available options using Control ... additional operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. 21 Using Features Using Features Using BRAVIA®...
...the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. Available options using Control ... additional operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. 21 Using Features Using Features Using BRAVIA®...
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... Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom m Normal Normal Full Normal This mode is due to the signals your TV receives. This is not available. To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly ...the screen. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you to select the screen display to... your preference. Full Full 1 Full 2 Zoom Zoom Normal is also available for the display of the picture when the TV receives an ...
... Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom m Normal Normal Full Normal This mode is due to the signals your TV receives. This is not available. To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly ...the screen. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you to select the screen display to... your preference. Full Full 1 Full 2 Zoom Zoom Normal is also available for the display of the picture when the TV receives an ...
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...and the labels assigned to them. Channel Settings: Navigate your audio preference. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to fit your TV to programming based on rating levels. TOOLS 3 Press to select or confirm. 4 Press 1, 4 to your sound settings to navigate on the... the Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings for you see on the screen. Screen Settings: Adjust the size and shape of general setting options. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to...
...and the labels assigned to them. Channel Settings: Navigate your audio preference. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to fit your TV to programming based on rating levels. TOOLS 3 Press to select or confirm. 4 Press 1, 4 to your sound settings to navigate on the... the Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings for you see on the screen. Screen Settings: Adjust the size and shape of general setting options. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to...
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... Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the TOOLS button on the remote control. 27 Suitable for analog programs. • Alternate Audio is not available if the program is present, the TV remains in Enjoy stereo, stereo. Using the Menus • MTS Audio is... The Digital channels only program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio streams. Speakers TV Speakers Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Balance Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Customized sound listening Standard...
... Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the TOOLS button on the remote control. 27 Suitable for analog programs. • Alternate Audio is not available if the program is present, the TV remains in Enjoy stereo, stereo. Using the Menus • MTS Audio is... The Digital channels only program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio streams. Speakers TV Speakers Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Balance Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Customized sound listening Standard...
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...TV-14 Custom Select to the blocked channel then enter the password. U.S.: See page 32 for details. To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to set ratings manually. External Input Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings. Use 0-9 on the remote ... Custom in U.S.A. Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter Password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to block programs based on downloadable ratings. Change Password Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system....
...TV-14 Custom Select to the blocked channel then enter the password. U.S.: See page 32 for details. To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to set ratings manually. External Input Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings. Use 0-9 on the remote ... Custom in U.S.A. Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter Password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to block programs based on downloadable ratings. Change Password Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system....
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Select Off to disable this function. The STANDBY LED on the remote control or the TV. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for 30 seconds. Analog CC Allows you will not disable this function. Select As ...Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1-8 Background Color 1-8 Color Background Solid, Translucent Opacity • PC Power Management is available on the remote control. 34 The Custom option is not VESA-compliant. • You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by...
Select Off to disable this function. The STANDBY LED on the remote control or the TV. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for 30 seconds. Analog CC Allows you will not disable this function. Select As ...Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1-8 Background Color 1-8 Color Background Solid, Translucent Opacity • PC Power Management is available on the remote control. 34 The Custom option is not VESA-compliant. • You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by...
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...connected. Label Video Allows you to identify A/V equipment you can assign following labels for the Component input. Inputs For example, if you have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 or Component 1 Component 1 when Video 1 or Component 1 is available from the broadcaster. Language Select to... display all on-screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that input appears on the remote control is pressed. Info Banner appears on before shutting off automatically. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video label you assigned...
...connected. Label Video Allows you to identify A/V equipment you can assign following labels for the Component input. Inputs For example, if you have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 or Component 1 Component 1 when Video 1 or Component 1 is available from the broadcaster. Language Select to... display all on-screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that input appears on the remote control is pressed. Info Banner appears on before shutting off automatically. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video label you assigned...
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... so no adjustment can be made to the Menu, Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI Power Off function to any of the Picture settings. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow... adjustment to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Device Auto Select On to have your connected equipment ...
... so no adjustment can be made to the Menu, Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI Power Off function to any of the Picture settings. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow... adjustment to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Device Auto Select On to have your connected equipment ...
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... The factory reset will turn on the remote control (see page 34). When the Password is set to enter a new password. The TV turns off , then back on again.) 3 Release the V button when the TV is correct for connections. This password clears your Sony TV even after you to Cable (see pages... 16 and 30). refer to factory default settings: 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on the TV set. (The TV will clear all of your TV signal source. You may...
... The factory reset will turn on the remote control (see page 34). When the Password is set to enter a new password. The TV turns off , then back on again.) 3 Release the V button when the TV is correct for connections. This password clears your Sony TV even after you to Cable (see pages... 16 and 30). refer to factory default settings: 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on the TV set. (The TV will clear all of your TV signal source. You may...
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...The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will not expand the picture during the commercials due to the...). • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with WIDE on the remote control, set to Off in the Screen settings (see page... is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen ...
...The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will not expand the picture during the commercials due to the...). • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with WIDE on the remote control, set to Off in the Screen settings (see page... is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen ...
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... programs are more information. • The digital cable channel may cause your screen. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on the left and right sides...30). • Select the Password settings on the TV. • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. • Fluorescent...
... programs are more information. • The digital cable channel may cause your screen. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on the left and right sides...30). • Select the Password settings on the TV. • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. • Fluorescent...
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...KDL-22L5000 KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000 KDL-37L5000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... size (inches measured diagonally) 21.6 (22 class) 26 31.5 (32 class) 37 Display resolution 1,366 dots... (lb.) 13.5 19.3 25.3 31.5 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions...
...KDL-22L5000 KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000 KDL-37L5000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... size (inches measured diagonally) 21.6 (22 class) 26 31.5 (32 class) 37 Display resolution 1,366 dots... (lb.) 13.5 19.3 25.3 31.5 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions...