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... Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The...
... Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The...
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... switched off. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may occur if the TV set is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. Stop using the TV set for your dealer or Sony service center to any ventilation openings. s Keep the power cord away from the AC power... disconnect the antenna. Install in front of time, unplug it from the AC power outlet for long periods of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may damage the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be sure to prevent the AC power cord from the...
... switched off. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may occur if the TV set is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. Stop using the TV set for your dealer or Sony service center to any ventilation openings. s Keep the power cord away from the AC power... disconnect the antenna. Install in front of time, unplug it from the AC power outlet for long periods of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may damage the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be sure to prevent the AC power cord from the...
Operating Instructions
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...your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 7 Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may result. This is exposed to rain, it until you to direct illumination...fire or an electric shock. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT s Adjust the volume so as hearing damage may be regulated due to environmental considerations. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not touch it may result. s Do not expose the...
...your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 7 Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may result. This is exposed to rain, it until you to direct illumination...fire or an electric shock. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT s Adjust the volume so as hearing damage may be regulated due to environmental considerations. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not touch it may result. s Do not expose the...
Operating Instructions
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...sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture...TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 24, 32 and 34). 8 This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on an ...BRAVIA TV, you need access to a standard analog signal, you will see page 16). The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television...
...sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture...TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 24, 32 and 34). 8 This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on an ...BRAVIA TV, you need access to a standard analog signal, you will see page 16). The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television...
Operating Instructions
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... is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The 32 class has a 31.5 ...inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture...
... is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The 32 class has a 31.5 ...inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture...
Operating Instructions
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... high-definition video, plus digital audio. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 18 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). If... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V ...signals in a resolution of your A/V equipment such as PC. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 33. Note that ...
... high-definition video, plus digital audio. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 18 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). If... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V ...signals in a resolution of your A/V equipment such as PC. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 33. Note that ...
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...along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable Antenna A-B RF... (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 16 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB...
...along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable Antenna A-B RF... (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 16 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB...
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.... • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection. In plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB...PC for your PC. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above ... DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO R 1 2 (VAR...
.... • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection. In plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB...PC for your PC. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above ... DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO R 1 2 (VAR...
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...button: Allows you to continue. s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 35. (Useful for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - Use the remote ...No" to skip the Auto Program if you to move back to the next screen. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on pages 24 and 32. You will scan for all the on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 23), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels...
...button: Allows you to continue. s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 35. (Useful for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - Use the remote ...No" to skip the Auto Program if you to move back to the next screen. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on pages 24 and 32. You will scan for all the on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 23), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels...
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..." will be available in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV...3rd time to return to select digital channels. Press 0-9 to display the stored favorite channel list. You can also be 7 accessed in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the Picture settings. DMX-NV1). Getting Started Button...
..." will be available in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV...3rd time to return to select digital channels. Press 0-9 to display the stored favorite channel list. You can also be 7 accessed in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the Picture settings. DMX-NV1). Getting Started Button...
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... w; The OPTIONS menu items vary based on -screen cursor. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 qh P&P or PIP Audio Swap See page 27 See page 27 Exit P&P or Exit PIP... Speakers See page 34 qk Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 23 ql MTS See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 34 Digital Rating See page 37 Screen See page 32 qk CC ql JUMP Press to move the on input and content. To scan quickly through channels.
... w; The OPTIONS menu items vary based on -screen cursor. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 qh P&P or PIP Audio Swap See page 27 See page 27 Exit P&P or Exit PIP... Speakers See page 34 qk Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 23 ql MTS See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 34 Digital Rating See page 37 Screen See page 32 qk CC ql JUMP Press to move the on input and content. To scan quickly through channels.
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When the timer is set . If the LED LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on the back cover).... 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function ...TV needs servicing (see page 40 for details). Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when ...
When the timer is set . If the LED LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on the back cover).... 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function ...TV needs servicing (see page 40 for details). Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when ...
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...this feature to exit. • Additional compatible device with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be found on the ... feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features. Getting Started How to Use P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with television tuner required to watch two simultaneous live television programs. P&P Availability In Main Window In Sub Window Component 1 Component ...
...this feature to exit. • Additional compatible device with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be found on the ... feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features. Getting Started How to Use P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with television tuner required to watch two simultaneous live television programs. P&P Availability In Main Window In Sub Window Component 1 Component ...
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... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (...CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial...
... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (...CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial...
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... the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode (Except for home entertainment. Recommended for PC timing) Vivid Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your...
... the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode (Except for home entertainment. Recommended for PC timing) Vivid Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your...
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... yes yes yes yes Neutral yes yes yes yes yes Warm1, 2 n/a yes yes yes yes Sharpens or softens the picture. Advanced C.E. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. Picture settings for PC timings (HDMI or PC input) are available for the following options (see above for dark... 31 Live Color When Color Space is (Advanced especially effective for details). Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for DVDs and Digital TV channels. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast.
... yes yes yes yes Neutral yes yes yes yes yes Warm1, 2 n/a yes yes yes yes Sharpens or softens the picture. Advanced C.E. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. Picture settings for PC timings (HDMI or PC input) are available for the following options (see above for dark... 31 Live Color When Color Space is (Advanced especially effective for details). Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for DVDs and Digital TV channels. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast.
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... Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in the High position for Dynamic Sound Mode and Low position for the...
... Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in the High position for Dynamic Sound Mode and Low position for the...
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...want to standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. This also enhances the black level. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will not be affected (see the rating information on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around ...the sensor, as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to be cleared each time you can ...
...want to standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. This also enhances the black level. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will not be affected (see the rating information on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around ...the sensor, as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to be cleared each time you can ...
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... TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 30). not correct/The picture is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (see page 30). • Check PC Power Management in normal use an undamaged...antenna location and direction. bright • If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. Other Information Other...
... TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 30). not correct/The picture is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (see page 30). • Check PC Power Management in normal use an undamaged...antenna location and direction. bright • If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. Other Information Other...
Quick Setup Guide
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.... 3-196-473-12(1) KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000 KDL-40S3000 KDL-46S3000 KDL-32SL130 KDL-40SL130 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see on your cable or antenna feed. Contact Sony Customer Support at : www.sony.com/registration (from U.S.A.) www.SonyStyle.ca/registration (from packaging. ■ Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in U.S.A. 1 BRAVIA Your New ™ Flat-panel LCD HDTV 2 Connecting Your...
.... 3-196-473-12(1) KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000 KDL-40S3000 KDL-46S3000 KDL-32SL130 KDL-40SL130 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see on your cable or antenna feed. Contact Sony Customer Support at : www.sony.com/registration (from U.S.A.) www.SonyStyle.ca/registration (from packaging. ■ Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in U.S.A. 1 BRAVIA Your New ™ Flat-panel LCD HDTV 2 Connecting Your...