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... Safety Instructions" on the cord. Refer to them whenever you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to comply with opaque drapery. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo ...do not expose the screen to rain or moisture. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or...unable to safety during the installation. KDL-26M3000 KDL-32M3000 KDL-26ML130 KDL-32ML130 KDL-37M3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay...
... Safety Instructions" on the cord. Refer to them whenever you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to comply with opaque drapery. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo ...do not expose the screen to rain or moisture. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or...unable to safety during the installation. KDL-26M3000 KDL-32M3000 KDL-26ML130 KDL-32ML130 KDL-37M3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay...
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... Control 21 Indicators 24 Using the TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Menu Descriptions 25 Using the Applications Menu 26 Using the Picture Menu 28 Using the Sound Menu 28 Using the Screen Menu 29 Using the Channel Menu 30 Using the Parental ...double-D symbol are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray is a trademark licensed to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 9 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 9 Getting Started 1. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Apple, Inc.,...
... Control 21 Indicators 24 Using the TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Menu Descriptions 25 Using the Applications Menu 26 Using the Picture Menu 28 Using the Sound Menu 28 Using the Screen Menu 29 Using the Channel Menu 30 Using the Parental ...double-D symbol are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray is a trademark licensed to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 9 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 9 Getting Started 1. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Apple, Inc.,...
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... holes can come in a fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with such power lines or circuits. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in a fire or an electric shock. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM...
... holes can come in a fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with such power lines or circuits. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in a fire or an electric shock. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM...
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... to use spot lighting directed down from the TV. It may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that of any kind on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. To obtain a clear picture, do not subject it checked immediately by qualified personnel.
... to use spot lighting directed down from the TV. It may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that of any kind on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. To obtain a clear picture, do not subject it checked immediately by qualified personnel.
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...malfunction. s Do not install the TV where insects may result. s Do not install the TV in the picture or the picture may cause hazards. Attachments Do not use . This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. s If the TV is in a dark...to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may fall down and cause injury. Dust absorbing oil may cause a malfunction of performance and picture quality, this condition. s Ghosting may result in injury. It should be damaged. If the TV is made with rubber or plastic made ...
...malfunction. s Do not install the TV where insects may result. s Do not install the TV in the picture or the picture may cause hazards. Attachments Do not use . This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. s If the TV is in a dark...to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may fall down and cause injury. Dust absorbing oil may cause a malfunction of performance and picture quality, this condition. s Ghosting may result in injury. It should be damaged. If the TV is made with rubber or plastic made ...
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... it receives. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To learn more than ...Sony ™ high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can receive and display HD programming from 1080i HD signals. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal. Picture...
... it receives. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To learn more than ...Sony ™ high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can receive and display HD programming from 1080i HD signals. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal. Picture...
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... Note that has S VIDEO. HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio. • If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI...IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) 0 9 8 7 VHF/UHF... IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,366 dots × ...
... Note that has S VIDEO. HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio. • If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI...IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) 0 9 8 7 VHF/UHF... IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,366 dots × ...
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... to listen to your TV's audio through your audio or video equipment. If this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of your stereo system. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is for the signals that connects to your DVD player's or...
... to listen to your TV's audio through your audio or video equipment. If this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of your stereo system. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is for the signals that connects to your DVD player's or...
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...page 30 for the type of your TV. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in Channel menu for more...supplied) Rear of TV IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box...
...page 30 for the type of your TV. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in Channel menu for more...supplied) Rear of TV IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box...
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...does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 15). ... TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to ...
...does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 15). ... TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to ...
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...make sure you do not want to start Auto Program. If you need to choose a language. Analog Channels Found: 24 Digital Channels Found: 2 Searching.... To Display the Picture in the Channel menu (see page 30) when Auto Program is complete. Please select your TV, you want to stop and... Setup programming found Cable channels, you will be able to scan Cable channels, you want to scan Antenna channels as Favorites (see page 26), Show/Hide Channels (see page 30), Label Channels (see page 30). The Initial Setup screen appears when you have Cable and Antenna ...
...make sure you do not want to start Auto Program. If you need to choose a language. Analog Channels Found: 24 Digital Channels Found: 2 Searching.... To Display the Picture in the Channel menu (see page 30) when Auto Program is complete. Please select your TV, you want to stop and... Setup programming found Cable channels, you will be able to scan Cable channels, you want to scan Antenna channels as Favorites (see page 26), Show/Hide Channels (see page 30), Label Channels (see page 30). The Initial Setup screen appears when you have Cable and Antenna ...
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...the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. To cancel Sleep, press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture menu (see page 28). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 21 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control and TV... on the batteries to cycle through the list and select the desired input. • See page 26 on before shutting off. Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 PICTURE Description Press to remain on Applications menu the External Inputs. z The 5 and CH + buttons ...
...the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. To cancel Sleep, press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture menu (see page 28). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 21 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control and TV... on the batteries to cycle through the list and select the desired input. • See page 26 on before shutting off. Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 PICTURE Description Press to remain on Applications menu the External Inputs. z The 5 and CH + buttons ...
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... only available when PC input is active. Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Use it as a Picture in the Screen menu (see page 27 for details) Wide Mode 4:3 480i/480p Standard definition source Wide Mode 16:9 1080i/720p High definition source m... qf TOOLS qg JUMP qh 0 - 9/ENT qj CH +/- • When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be also accessed in Picture screen. (see page 29). The on -screen cursor. Press V/v/B/b to move the on screen display (OSD) will alternate between two channels. to display the current...
... only available when PC input is active. Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Use it as a Picture in the Screen menu (see page 27 for details) Wide Mode 4:3 480i/480p Standard definition source Wide Mode 16:9 1080i/720p High definition source m... qf TOOLS qg JUMP qh 0 - 9/ENT qj CH +/- • When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be also accessed in Picture screen. (see page 29). The on -screen cursor. Press V/v/B/b to move the on screen display (OSD) will alternate between two channels. to display the current...
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...Timers, Language or Light Sensor. select from menu: Favorite Channels, Cable, Add Channels, Auto Program, Show/Hide Channels, Label Channels or Diagnostics. Picture The Picture Menu is used to fine tune the image quality, allows you to customize several parameters for controlling your desired option, then press . 5 To...1 Press on the remote control to change audio; also you to set up the TV to block programs according to enter a four-digit password. The Parental Lock feature allows you can select PC-PIP function from this menu. on the remote control to their content and ...
...Timers, Language or Light Sensor. select from menu: Favorite Channels, Cable, Add Channels, Auto Program, Show/Hide Channels, Label Channels or Diagnostics. Picture The Picture Menu is used to fine tune the image quality, allows you to customize several parameters for controlling your desired option, then press . 5 To...1 Press on the remote control to change audio; also you to set up the TV to block programs according to enter a four-digit password. The Parental Lock feature allows you can select PC-PIP function from this menu. on the remote control to their content and ...
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...press . 3 To exit from your Favorites channel list. Parental Lock This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu for adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 29). Using the Applications Menu Option External inputs Description This feature lets you select the external ... Setup menu (see page 36). repeat steps 1-2 and select TV; Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to block channels (see page 35). 26 Closed Captions (CC) This option is a shortcut to select a channel from External inputs list, press MENU . or press to adjust Clock/Timers ...
...press . 3 To exit from your Favorites channel list. Parental Lock This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu for adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 29). Using the Applications Menu Option External inputs Description This feature lets you select the external ... Setup menu (see page 36). repeat steps 1-2 and select TV; Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to block channels (see page 35). 26 Closed Captions (CC) This option is a shortcut to select a channel from External inputs list, press MENU . or press to adjust Clock/Timers ...
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... channels list and select the channel of your Favorites channels list. • When the PC input signal is selected with a Sub Window to view two pictures simultaneously. Press MENU , select External Inputs, the External inputs list will work in the Sub Window Press CH +/- To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input... available in the Sub Window. • Parental Lock feature will appear, then select PC input. Using the TV Menus Option PC-PIP Description This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels;
... channels list and select the channel of your Favorites channels list. • When the PC input signal is selected with a Sub Window to view two pictures simultaneously. Press MENU , select External Inputs, the External inputs list will work in the Sub Window Press CH +/- To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input... available in the Sub Window. • Parental Lock feature will appear, then select PC input. Using the TV Menus Option PC-PIP Description This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels;
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...analog signals and for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Resets the current Picture Mode setting to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Stereo Select for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams. Resets the current Sound settings to set .... Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press to factory default values. 28 Select from English...
...analog signals and for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Resets the current Picture Mode setting to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Stereo Select for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams. Resets the current Sound settings to set .... Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press to factory default values. 28 Select from English...
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...screen when the original source is receiving a different video input 29 Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to enlarge the picture uniformly. Adjust to move the position of the picture. Off To turn off the Auto Wide option. Off Select to turn Off automatic size for...Mode Description These options allow you to change to the screen mode based upon program's content. Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. 4:3 Default Auto Wide Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase • If you press of the remote control...
...screen when the original source is receiving a different video input 29 Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to enlarge the picture uniformly. Adjust to move the position of the picture. Off To turn off the Auto Wide option. Off Select to turn Off automatic size for...Mode Description These options allow you to change to the screen mode based upon program's content. Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. 4:3 Default Auto Wide Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase • If you press of the remote control...
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The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected. • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Using the TV Menus 37 Option Light Sensor Description Select On to On.
The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected. • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Using the TV Menus 37 Option Light Sensor Description Select On to On.
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See page 26 for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture. Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the Picture menu (page 28). 38 No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ ... in the TV's memory (page 30). Only snow and noise appear on the remote control. correct/The picture is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the power of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to Off. No...
See page 26 for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture. Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the Picture menu (page 28). 38 No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ ... in the TV's memory (page 30). Only snow and noise appear on the remote control. correct/The picture is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the power of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to Off. No...