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... easily accessible power outlet. The apparatus shall not be fully inserted to radio communications. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. Address: 16450 W. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to Part 15 of a reflective material. You are not of the FCC Rules. s Use the AC power cord specified by qualified service personnel before turning on the apparatus. s Do not install the TV in...
... easily accessible power outlet. The apparatus shall not be fully inserted to radio communications. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. Address: 16450 W. This equipment generates, uses and can be exposed to Part 15 of a reflective material. You are not of the FCC Rules. s Use the AC power cord specified by qualified service personnel before turning on the apparatus. s Do not install the TV in...
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... or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the unit with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the apparatus. (Continued) 5 s Clean the cabinet of time, it from the screen, wipe it in a fire. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from heat sources. Disposal of used batteries according...
... or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the unit with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the apparatus. (Continued) 5 s Clean the cabinet of time, it from the screen, wipe it in a fire. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from heat sources. Disposal of used batteries according...
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... is made material. It remains hot, even for disposal. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. Handling of the LCD panel and is a safety hazard. These phenomena improve as not to the stand/wall in a manner other than that specified and without the specified number of light (red, blue, or green) may occur. This is toxic), with high-precision...
... is made material. It remains hot, even for disposal. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. Handling of the LCD panel and is a safety hazard. These phenomena improve as not to the stand/wall in a manner other than that specified and without the specified number of light (red, blue, or green) may occur. This is toxic), with high-precision...
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... According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in contact with the AC power cord plugged in fire or electric shock. Service Damage Requiring Service Do not attempt to service the set from toppling over, secure the unit to the wall or pillar. Unauthorized substitutions may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury...
... According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in contact with the AC power cord plugged in fire or electric shock. Service Damage Requiring Service Do not attempt to service the set from toppling over, secure the unit to the wall or pillar. Unauthorized substitutions may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury...
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... Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic Connections 21 Cable System or VHF/UHF 21 Cable Box and Antenna 22 Cable Box 23 Satellite Receiver 24 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 25 Equipment with HDMI Connection 26 Equipment with DVI Connection 27 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) ...... 28 Using CableCARD Device 29 About Using CableCARD Device 29 Activating CableCARD Service 29 Removing...
... Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic Connections 21 Cable System or VHF/UHF 21 Cable Box and Antenna 22 Cable Box 23 Satellite Receiver 24 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 25 Equipment with HDMI Connection 26 Equipment with DVI Connection 27 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) ...... 28 Using CableCARD Device 29 About Using CableCARD Device 29 Activating CableCARD Service 29 Removing...
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... convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control, and two AA (R6) batteries. The DRC Palette option lets you to easily navigate to three custom palettes. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any video source by minimizing the signal...
... convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control, and two AA (R6) batteries. The DRC Palette option lets you to easily navigate to three custom palettes. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any video source by minimizing the signal...
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After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections. The CableCARD device, which is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to ambient light. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness...
After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections. The CableCARD device, which is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to ambient light. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness...
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KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1: SU-WL31 KDL-V40XBR1: SU-PW2 See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount bracket on the type of screw. If the supplied wood screw does not fit depending on how to the TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of TV stand, or when the securing strength is not enough, prepare commercial screws (3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter) to fit to mount the TV on the...
KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1: SU-WL31 KDL-V40XBR1: SU-PW2 See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount bracket on the type of screw. If the supplied wood screw does not fit depending on how to the TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of TV stand, or when the securing strength is not enough, prepare commercial screws (3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter) to fit to mount the TV on the...
Operating Instructions
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.../DVD IN 2 Right side POWER CHANNEL 5 6 VOLUME TV/VIDEO WEGA GATE 7 8 9 Item Description 1 USB jack Connects to the USB port on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as digital video camcorders and digital cameras. 2 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your TV and USB device, such as up/down either + CHANNEL - + or -. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs...
.../DVD IN 2 Right side POWER CHANNEL 5 6 VOLUME TV/VIDEO WEGA GATE 7 8 9 Item Description 1 USB jack Connects to the USB port on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as digital video camcorders and digital cameras. 2 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your TV and USB device, such as up/down either + CHANNEL - + or -. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs...
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.... S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to secure, digitally encrypted cable channels - Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to the optical audio input of HDMI IN is PCM/Dolby Digital (PCM/DOLBY* compatible. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. DIGITAL) 6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to other Analog RGB devices such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. without the need for the signal...
.... S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to secure, digitally encrypted cable channels - Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to the optical audio input of HDMI IN is PCM/Dolby Digital (PCM/DOLBY* compatible. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. DIGITAL) 6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to other Analog RGB devices such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. without the need for the signal...
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... format using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to this type. Best Video Performance Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB/CB PR/CR * DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Component video (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended to connect the cable and antenna inputs using the suitable connections. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button...
... format using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to this type. Best Video Performance Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB/CB PR/CR * DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Component video (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended to connect the cable and antenna inputs using the suitable connections. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button...
Operating Instructions
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...: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). 23 Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE...
...: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). 23 Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE...
Operating Instructions
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... Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on your Sony remote control to use this connection if: s Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jacks of them (pay channels vs. For best results, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on page 29. Your TV's tuner provides a better signal...
... Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on your Sony remote control to use this connection if: s Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jacks of them (pay channels vs. For best results, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on page 29. Your TV's tuner provides a better signal...
Operating Instructions
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... color-coded to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. Connecting the TV DVD Player with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 Connect red to red, white to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use this connection if: s Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up the TV remote control to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 44. See "Programming...
... color-coded to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. Connecting the TV DVD Player with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 Connect red to red, white to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use this connection if: s Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up the TV remote control to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 44. See "Programming...
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... the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. To scan quickly through channels. For details, see page 56). By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on /off . The MTS setting can be used only with Your Remote Control" on page 51. For details, see "Using the WIDE Button" on /off the external equipment selected from your connected DVD player. For details...
... the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. To scan quickly through channels. For details, see page 56). By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on /off . The MTS setting can be used only with Your Remote Control" on page 51. For details, see "Using the WIDE Button" on /off the external equipment selected from your connected DVD player. For details...
Operating Instructions
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... of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories Index See Page 92 92 98 98 99 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. ❑ If you are using another device to change channels, be...
... of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories Index See Page 92 92 98 98 99 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. ❑ If you are using another device to change channels, be...
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... than 16:9 and bottom of the cable box using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio setting (see page 75). ❑ Make sure the MTS option is set to adjust the sound (see page 75). ❑ When the HDMI IN input is in use your screen. Use headphones other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than infrared cordless headphones, move...
... than 16:9 and bottom of the cable box using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio setting (see page 75). ❑ Make sure the MTS option is set to adjust the sound (see page 75). ❑ When the HDMI IN input is in use your screen. Use headphones other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than infrared cordless headphones, move...
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... password: 4357. Digital cable box does not work with your digital cable box. Cannot record digital channels ❑ Only analog channels can be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the settings POWER button on the TV. (The TV will remain lit even when the TV is not available. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset the TV to restore Audio settings ❑ Select Reset setting option while in the Video setting...
... password: 4357. Digital cable box does not work with your digital cable box. Cannot record digital channels ❑ Only analog channels can be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the settings POWER button on the TV. (The TV will remain lit even when the TV is not available. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset the TV to restore Audio settings ❑ Select Reset setting option while in the Video setting...
Operating Instructions
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...See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on stock. Design and specifications are subject to -DVI cable Component video cable S VIDEO cable A/V cable Audio cable Optical cable Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL31(KDL-V26XBR1/KDL- Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-V26XBR1: 26 inches KDL-V32XBR1: 32 inches KDL-V40XBR1: 40 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal...
...See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on stock. Design and specifications are subject to -DVI cable Component video cable S VIDEO cable A/V cable Audio cable Optical cable Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL31(KDL-V26XBR1/KDL- Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-V26XBR1: 26 inches KDL-V32XBR1: 32 inches KDL-V40XBR1: 40 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal...
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... Sound Mode, selecting 74 Speaker described 15 selecting 75 Speaker, PC Input 76 Start 66 Steady Sound 74 Support Belt 13 SUR button 43 Swivel 14 T, U Tilt 14 TIMER LED 15 Timer, setting 90 TOOLS button 43 TOP MENU button 43, 46 Transition Effect 66 Treble, adjusting 74 Treble, PC Input 76 Troubleshooting 92-97 Turning on/off the TV 16 TV POWER button 43 TV Rating 83 TV/SAT button 43 TV/VIDEO button 16, 42 U.S.A. button 42 VOLUME buttons 16 Volume...
... Sound Mode, selecting 74 Speaker described 15 selecting 75 Speaker, PC Input 76 Start 66 Steady Sound 74 Support Belt 13 SUR button 43 Swivel 14 T, U Tilt 14 TIMER LED 15 Timer, setting 90 TOOLS button 43 TOP MENU button 43, 46 Transition Effect 66 Treble, adjusting 74 Treble, PC Input 76 Troubleshooting 92-97 Turning on/off the TV 16 TV POWER button 43 TV Rating 83 TV/SAT button 43 TV/VIDEO button 16, 42 U.S.A. button 42 VOLUME buttons 16 Volume...