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.../tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the Channel List - Locating Inputs and Outputs 13 Left side 13 Rear 14 3. Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features...
.../tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the Channel List - Locating Inputs and Outputs 13 Left side 13 Rear 14 3. Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features...
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... (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally...
... (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally...
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...automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. For other equipment, refer ... Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with HDMI Control capability is turned on the A/V receiver when the TV is supported. Using HDMI Control for that bears the HDMI logo for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from...
...automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. For other equipment, refer ... Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with HDMI Control capability is turned on the A/V receiver when the TV is supported. Using HDMI Control for that bears the HDMI logo for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from...
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... or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) or refer to the Initial Setup described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the next screen. s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on . ... you to run Auto Program, see page 23), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels (page 35) when Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found. ~ • If you are being scanned. Initial Setup Please select a language. The Auto ...
... or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) or refer to the Initial Setup described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the next screen. s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on . ... you to run Auto Program, see page 23), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels (page 35) when Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found. ~ • If you are being scanned. Initial Setup Please select a language. The Auto ...
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...information pertaining to show minimal information. You can also set the display to the channel and/or program when available. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. The OSD (On Screen Display...) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that ...
...information pertaining to show minimal information. You can also set the display to the channel and/or program when available. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. The OSD (On Screen Display...) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that ...
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LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Infrared Receiver 26 If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on the back... cover). 5 POWER Lights up in green when the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when the timer is turned off. When the timer...
LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Infrared Receiver 26 If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on the back... cover). 5 POWER Lights up in green when the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when the timer is turned off. When the timer...
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.... Access the equipment connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start from page 30. • The available options vary depending on your convenience, see remote control section pages 23 and 25). Inputs Assign ...a label using the number 0-9 or CH+/- buttons (see page 39. 28 Explanations of TV features. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC...
.... Access the equipment connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start from page 30. • The available options vary depending on your convenience, see remote control section pages 23 and 25). Inputs Assign ...a label using the number 0-9 or CH+/- buttons (see page 39. 28 Explanations of TV features. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC...
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... . 2 Press to select On to set the timer. 3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set using the SLEEP button on the remote control to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Exit the Timer setting screen. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Selecting Yes will ...inputs can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on and off automatically. For standard picture settings. Text This option is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI ...
... . 2 Press to select On to set the timer. 3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set using the SLEEP button on the remote control to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Exit the Timer setting screen. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Selecting Yes will ...inputs can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on and off automatically. For standard picture settings. Text This option is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI ...
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Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness...will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Normal. ~ • Color Space option not available with the following conditions: ... the light and dark areas of the picture. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Temperature ~ • Picture settings for DVDs and Digital...
Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness...will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Normal. ~ • Color Space option not available with the following conditions: ... the light and dark areas of the picture. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Temperature ~ • Picture settings for DVDs and Digital...
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...volume across all programs and commercials. Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ... a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Front Surround two front speakers. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Select High or Low for the amount of boost you are watching 720p, ...
...volume across all programs and commercials. Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ... a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Front Surround two front speakers. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Select High or Low for the amount of boost you are watching 720p, ...
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... and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOLUME and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio feature is received. Select to enlarge the picture to the matching language with your TV will appear cleaner and more natural looking. The CineMotion feature...
... and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOLUME and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio feature is received. Select to enlarge the picture to the matching language with your TV will appear cleaner and more natural looking. The CineMotion feature...
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... up to 7 characters to have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. button or in the TV channel list on the Cable On/Off setting. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select...after changing the Cable setting. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to add up the channel list on the remote control. Press b to move to show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. 35 Off For using an antenna. ~ • You should run Auto Program...
... up to 7 characters to have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. button or in the TV channel list on the Cable On/Off setting. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select...after changing the Cable setting. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to add up the channel list on the remote control. Press b to move to show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. 35 Off For using an antenna. ~ • You should run Auto Program...
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Digital CC Select this option for the appropriate ratings. "Password Set" message will appear on the TV. The rating system varies between these two countries. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set to CC1 for ...be set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new password. ~ • You need your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size...
Digital CC Select this option for the appropriate ratings. "Password Set" message will appear on the TV. The rating system varies between these two countries. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set to CC1 for ...be set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new password. ~ • You need your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size...
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Selecting Off will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. Reduces the power consumption by this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY button on the remote control is set to On. The STANDBY LED on the...pressed. ~ • To see the rating information on the front panel will not completely disable the banner display. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as its function may be set to On. Info Banner also appears on...
Selecting Off will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. Reduces the power consumption by this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY button on the remote control is set to On. The STANDBY LED on the...pressed. ~ • To see the rating information on the front panel will not completely disable the banner display. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as its function may be set to On. Info Banner also appears on...
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No picture from some video sources • Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 40). Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Only snow ... channels, make sure to use of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 30). The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is connected using ...
No picture from some video sources • Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 40). Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Only snow ... channels, make sure to use of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 30). The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is connected using ...
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... during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to TV Speakers in aspect ratios that "Muting" disappears from obstacles. 42 Certain programs on the remote control, set the CC Display option to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. These ...To turn off the fluorescent lamps. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the screen (page 24). • Disconnect your remote control operation; Your TV will have selected a text option and no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that are ...
... during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to TV Speakers in aspect ratios that "Muting" disappears from obstacles. 42 Certain programs on the remote control, set the CC Display option to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. These ...To turn off the fluorescent lamps. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the screen (page 24). • Disconnect your remote control operation; Your TV will have selected a text option and no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that are ...
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... you to factory • Turn on again.) Release V. How to reset the TV to enter a new password (see page 35). WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off, then back on the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain ...have limitations on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. • The digital cable channel...
... you to factory • Turn on again.) Release V. How to reset the TV to enter a new password (see page 35). WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off, then back on the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain ...have limitations on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. • The digital cable channel...
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... W Screen size 26 (inches measured diagonally) 31.5 (32 class) 40 46 Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) 1,366 dots × 768 lines .... 44 Specifications Model KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 KDL-40S3000/ KDL-40SL130 KDL-46S3000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB ...LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for all models excluding KDL-26S3000) • Optional accessories availability depends on page 18. Supplied accessories Remote control...
... W Screen size 26 (inches measured diagonally) 31.5 (32 class) 40 46 Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) 1,366 dots × 768 lines .... 44 Specifications Model KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 KDL-40S3000/ KDL-40SL130 KDL-46S3000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB ...LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for all models excluding KDL-26S3000) • Optional accessories availability depends on page 18. Supplied accessories Remote control...